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What a horrible experience.
My husband and I are both professionals, seniors, and grandparents. We went to the Butcher's Block to celebrate my birthday, and a year of being cancer free. We each ordered steak. My steak unfortunately was not edible. It was tough and I did not eat it. I asked our waitress to take it away. The manager came over. He was polite and apologetic and said he would discount my steak 100% off the check, and I thanked him. That would have been the end of our experience, until moments later the waitress came over and said the steak was only discounted 50%. When I asked why the contradiction with what the manager just told us, she said she didn't know and she would go talk to the owner. I told her I could not leave a good review because our check did not reflect what the manager had just told us moments earlier. Within two minutes the owner rushed to our table. He accused me of "threatening" to leave a bad review (without knowing what transpired). In the middle of the dining room he yelled, swore at us, told us to "get out", mocked my weight and our attire, and called my husband several expletives. He then retreated to the lobby and continued to try and humiliate us by calling us names and mocking us while we were exiting the building. He was vile and just kept ranting, even though no one was answering him. His own staff couldn't silence him. He was completely unhinged in front of guests in the dining room, lobby and parking lot. At one point the waitress even said "oh no, here we go", as if his unprofessional behavior was commonplace. He continued to follow us down the steps and into the parking lot, and for 7 minutes (while we waited for the valet to retrieve our car), he continued to yell, swear and mock us in front of other patrons, to the point that the people standing next to us said that they would never return. Such an unprofessional, rude, and hostile attitude and demeanor, for someone who is in a service industry business, is not only unconscionable, inexcusable and uncalled for, but also petty and indignant. How pathetic for a grown man to verbally attack and terrorize a couple who are at least 30 years his senior.
Ok food was good but absolutely not worth $585 for 2 people.
Full disclosure (3) margaritas (1) decaf espressotini, bacon appetizer, scallop appetizer, steak for 2 and blueberry cobbler desert. Steak was assumed to be price listed, wrong. Price is per pound, most steaks are 3 pounds. Happily would've paid $300 but a random 3% service fee was added (paid cash). Waiter was definitely new to the place, seemed displaced and no knowledge of basic things. Most waiters and bartenders kept dropping F bombs. For an upscale place it just shocked me, we all curse but this was too much and unnecessary. Ambiance dark but sleek, most people used bright cell phone light to read menu. Attached are the menu, delicious espressotini and bill for reference. Great place but won't be back.
My family and I went here to celebrate my son.
The food was amazing! The meat,Brussel sprouts, roasted vegetables, roasted carrots and roasted potatoes were so delicious. We also had the spicy calabrese pasta!! So goood! The service was a 10! Our server was so pleasant and fun! When we walked in we met the owners father. He gave us a tour of the entire restaurant and the history of how it came to be. We talked about Italy and how some of the decor was inspired by the Italian culture. I can't wait to go back!! Love this place!
Cannot speak highly enough regarding the butchers block.
Every aspect is top tier. The service we had was unforgettable with every entree and recommendation given in descriptive detail. The atmosphere is great, the place is spacious & clean. The food was incredible from the spicy pasta we ordered as an app, the to the perfectly cooked/seasoned steak for two. We will definitely be back, and I would highly recommend the butchers block!
If you're visiting the Jersey Shore, you need to get a
If you're visiting the Jersey Shore, you need to get a reservation here. The atmosphere, service and food were phenomenal. 10/10
The Butcher's Block is an exceptional restaurant.
We requested to be seated in the main dining room, and although we had to wait an extra 45 minutes, they accommodated all our requests. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and recommended the Kansas City Wagyu for two, which was one of the best steaks I've ever had and one of the best steaks they sell. We also started with the steak tartare and Caesar salad, both of which were excellent. Every aspect of this meal was incredible, and I cannot recommend this place enough. The restaurant has a dim, intimate atmosphere, perfect for a Saturday night out. There's also a bar where you can enjoy drinks before being seated.
Absolute great service, from the appetizers to the dessert.
Throughout the meal, we ended up either taking a break to step outside or go to the bathroom and the waiters wait and time the food so that when we were ready, the next meal was presented. Great staff, great food, and great service.
The food was amazing.
Get the Brussels Sprouts. So good. The meat was one of the best. But the icing on the cake, was the service. We had Pete and Dalton as our servers and we couldn't have gotten better servers. Happy, pleasant, and knowledgeable. Made our meal.
I'd give it 11 stars out of 5 if I could! Every single
I'd give it 11 stars out of 5 if I could! Every single detail is well thought out in this place ... from the music to the reception style entrance and nooks and cranny's in between. We got the bone marrow pizza which seemed to be pizza napoleontana style and it was incredible. One of the specials was Girella pasta with a lobster sauce and that was just as good or even better. Amazing service as well. Can't wait to come back!
Food: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Service: 5 Always an amazing dining
Food: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Service: 5 Always an amazing dining experience. Never disappoints. Try the Bolo
Delicious and gorgeous.
Delicious food in an amazing environment. We loved it and will definitely return for another yummy meal. We also ordered meat from the butcher shop … fantastic!
Waste of time and money
This place is overpriced and annoying. The waiter was basically YELLING at us to order lots of nonsense that he was told to upsell. I speak and read English perfectly and do not need to be told how to read a basic menu. My cappuccino took ONE hour to receive after asking four people where it was. This is some lower middle class person's idea of an elegant restaurant. Instead, I would rather go to an ACTUAL elegant restaurant. Waste of time and money -- never coming back.
Unprofessional, terrible ambiance, and overpriced!
Went for my wife’s birthday. Experience was terrible. Dined outside where construction was underway making it rather unpleasant, couple that with a large parrot, yes a parrot, that was above our table picking away at himself/herself and the wood decorative scaffolding and was flinging it down on us during our dinner. Finally when we were finishing the parrot was literally right above my head and I simply got up to move away. It then turned and cawed at my 7 month pregnant wife who was shaken and jumped up and screamed out in fear. The “hostess” who was not dressed appropriately at all then came over to try and get the parrot actually the proceeded to use the seat my wife was sitting on as a makeshift ladder to stand on to try and get the parrot. It was a fiasco. Good luck trying to getting someone on the phone to try and have a civilized discussion about the awful experience they have no phone number! For the review of the food. It was just alright, and given the prices they charge it’s certainly not worth considering. Stay away!!
A little disappointed
Took my daughter for a special night out, told her it was an experience not just a restaurant last time I went! I specifically asked for outdoor dining Because the outdoor dining room was beautiful! No one told me it was on the construction! I dropped between five and $600 to eat dinner looking at plywood in a construction site! At least you could’ve painted it and put up some flowers or shrubbery to hide the brickwork and plywood! I ordered my steak medium. It came out raw in the middle not edible, And my side of crisp potatoes came out about 10 minutes after we finished our steak and it was too hot to even eat! Oh yeah, the Staff seemed a little inexperienced and young, Unlike my last great experience!! i’ll give it one more shot and if it’s the same, bye-bye to the block!!😳
Dark and Noisy
Arrived yesterday for a 12:30 lunch date with another couple and we were looking forward to a great steak and some friendly conversation. When we entered it appeared that there may have been a power outage the restaurant was that dark, apparently not the case. We were seated at a small table in a corner and asked to be reseated and we were. The music was so loud that I couldn't have a conversation with my friend seated right next to me! The waiter took our drink order and returned to explain the menu, which we had been reviewing with the help of our iPhone flashlights! The waiter started to review the different steaks available and all I could think of was the Fedex commercial where the announcer was speaking at the speed of light. After a few minutes we asked if they could turn down the music volume so we could have a conversation and the waiter said he would. He returned and said that the manager had turned down the volume and it was still incredibly loud, this is a restaurant with pricey food not a disco! I asked the waiter for the check and told him we would be leaving. After seeing the steak selection, I was so disappointed that we wouldn't have the opportunity to slice into one of the beautiful slabs of beef. We opted to go to Rooney's for a seafood meal, not what I was hoping for but much more enjoyable than the racket we just left!
Worst customer service ever experienced.
Our much-anticipated birthday celebration at Butcher Block Steakhouse quickly transformed into a nightmarish ordeal, leaving us utterly dismayed and disheartened. With hopes high and appetites whetted, we eagerly placed our order: a tantalizing Porterhouse Steak for two priced at a hefty $158, cooked to a perfect medium-rare, accompanied by a side of Brussels sprouts. Alas, the culinary calamity commenced almost immediately. A full twenty minutes before the arrival of our main course, the Brussels sprouts made an untimely appearance, disrupting the rhythm of our meal and leaving us puzzled by the misplaced timing. The real debacle, however, unfolded with the grand unveiling of our Porterhouse Steak. Presented on a cold, metallic pan, the steak exuded none of the warmth or sizzle one would expect from a premium cut of meat. Upon voicing our dismay to the waiter, we were assured that the issue would be promptly addressed. To our disbelief and dismay, the same frigid steak returned to our table, evidently reheated but still lacking the essential element of warmth. Incredulous, I dared to touch the chilling metal pan with my own hands, a clear indication of the steak's inadequate temperature. Seeking resolution, I escalated the matter to the manager, hoping for a semblance of accountability and rectification. Instead, what ensued was a baffling exchange marred by arrogance and disdain. Dismissively, the manager asserted that multiple individuals had deemed the steak "warm," implying that our dissatisfaction was unwarranted. In a futile attempt to convey the basic tenets of culinary excellence, I cited esteemed establishments such as Peter Luger's, Ruth's Chris, and Gabriella's, where the hallmark of a superior steak is its piping hot presentation. In response, the manager's retort was as shocking as it was unprofessional: a thinly veiled threat, accompanied by the suggestion that we take our business elsewhere. Stunned by the manager's audacity and incensed by his insolence, we found ourselves escorted out under the guise of security intervention, our evening of celebration abruptly truncated by Butcher Block's abysmal display of customer service. In retrospect, the dismal experience at Butcher Block Steakhouse stands as a stark reminder of the stark contrast between mediocrity and excellence in the realm of dining. Without hesitation, we shall heed the manager's ill-advised counsel and return to Gabriella's, where culinary mastery is matched only by a commitment to exemplary customer satisfaction. I've never been asked to leave a restaurant because I pointed out that the steak was cold. I ordered a grilled steak not steak TarTar.
Spectacular
Went on 4/3/2024 for dinner with my niece. Reservation was for 6:00. We then received the tour of the ‘steak’ room which was informative and fun. We were then seated and greeted by our servers, Chandler and Dalton. I can not say enough about how gracious, welcoming and knowledgeable Chandler and Dalton were throughout the meal. We shared the slab bacon appetizer and the 32 ounce rib eye and crispy potatoes. Everything just perfect. The streak literally, just melted in your mouth. Enjoyed it so much, made a reservation for June as we left…
Absolutely loved the food and drinks.
Not to mention the ambience. I took my husband here for his birthday and I can't wait to come back again.
Food!!!!! Service!!!!!! Ambiance!!!!!! Everything wrapped
Food!!!!! Service!!!!!! Ambiance!!!!!! Everything wrapped into one. This is one dining experience you will never forget!
I wanted to take my son somewhere for a great steak on his
I wanted to take my son somewhere for a great steak on his birthday. I had been to The Butcher's Block before with my husband. Excellent service - ambiance- and the steak will bring us back. We are already planning our next visit!
4.5 stars for a steak house that checks all the boxes for a
4.5 stars for a steak house that checks all the boxes for a great experience. *We had the spicy bolognese pasta, charbroiled oysters, Caesar salad, broiled brussel sprouts, and the salmon crudo for our sides. -- All our side dishes shone except for the salmon crudo. The Caesar salad has enough twang and bite, the Brussels spouts was perfectly charred and mixed in with a sweet and sour sauce topped with Capn Crunch cereal (believe me, for some reason it works). Our oysters were topped with butter and Parmesan, and the flavors were all there- would've loved to see more for the price and size of the oysters ($28 for 6) . The salmon crudo was lacking in flavor and was resting on a bed of thick cream sauce instead of a tart base. * For our steaks, we had the 45 day aged rib eye, and the Spinalis. -- our steaks were perfectly cooked to a medium rare, and the aged rib eye was cut and broiled well. For the price though I thought it could've had more oomph and seasoned like the likes of Peter Luger and the other solid steak establishments. The sizing was not as big as the price would demand, but overall it was a good steak. The Spinalis was expectedly tender. We had to ask for a side of salt for our steaks. * For drinks, we had the IPA, and 2 cocktails: one with spicy pear and one with yuzu. They are both regulars on their drinks menu, and they were both GREAT. * For dessert, we had the S'mores with Dulce de leche ice cream topped with a thick chocolate shell - superb! Ambience is cozy, romantic and upbeat depending on where you sit. They have the brick and chandelier thing going on which I love. They keep the lighting low and warm. Yet it doesn't effuse a study vibe, still casual and fun. valet parking for dinner and park your own for lunch. Reservations highly recommended.
Such a good experience when we went last weekend.
The atmosphere and the food were exceptional. Pro tip: ask for no salt and add your own when you receive the steak; sometimes the Brazilian cooking method makes it too salty. Can't wait to come back!
Dam good meal and great service.
Tom the Block rivals any steakhouse in NYC, Chicago, etc. great time tonight.
The wait was atrocious considering we had reservations.
The food was delicious; every course The music and the ambiance was by far the best Our waiter Brandon -- AMAZING. He made us feel at home and explained everything with patience. We sat in the back patio section but he needs to be in the main seating area so more guests can experience his service!
Awesome experience
Awesome dinner and experience. Wait staff exceptional, food delicious. Only criticism, booked as a birthday dinner, no mention of birthday, or anything special. Yes, pricey, but definitely a special occasion go to place. NO Steak will ever compare!
Another amazing night at The Butcher's Block.
Elegant atmosphere with a rustic twist. Love that you can watch the chef's cook over the high flames. Food is always delicious and service makes you feel like you are the only one your waiter is helping that night. Menu changes every few weeks so there is always something exciting to try. Started with the Winter Salad which was more than enough for two people and plenty to take home. The Spicy Rigatoni was perfect. Just the right amount of heat and a nice portion. Also ordered the short ribs Campanelle (shredded beef over fresh trumpet pasta shapes). I can't wait to go back for a third time.
Never disappoints.
From the bread to the coffee this place always impresses. I would recommend this spot to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience.
Our server Gabe was so great with his recommendations and
Our server Gabe was so great with his recommendations and he was so kind!!!! The spinalis steak was like butter and so worth it, this place is definitely worth the hype!
Met all expectations!!!
Impossible to get a reservation. I put myself on the waitlist they called me at 1:30 for 2:30 opening and we rushed there. You get a quick tour and run down of the meats and the cuts in their showcase which was helpful. I never heard of Spinalis cut and decided to try it. It was the best tasting thing I've ever had in my life! Which I must have mentioned on the way home a hundred times! We shared a Caesar salad which was ginormous and plenty. The steaks do not come with any sides and the only two sides I saw offered were brussel sprouts or french fries. My husband had the Kansas City Strip, it comes precut which is nice. The only complaint I have is it is so dark in there. You have to use the flashlight on your phone to even see the menu. I don't know why restaurants have to be that dark
Save your money!!!!!!
Overpriced with limited menu options. Got there at 452p for a 5p reservation. “We are not ready for you”. We waited in an uncomfortably small bar area. Eventually, I noticed other tables being seated. I asked them if our table was ready and they said “yes”. Well, when did you plan on letting me know.??? No Prime Rib. No burger. Can you make me a chicken parm instead of a veal parm? No. The vibe: you are lucky to be here and lucky to drop $400 on dinner for two. Zero hospitality. Less than zero Rather drive into Manhattan to a real steakhouse.
Delicious
Amazing date night! My husband and I came to celebrate my birthday. The service was impeccable, the ambiance was beautiful, the cocktail/wine selection was fantastic, and the food was delicious. We had the tuna crisp special for an appetizer, which was outstanding. For our entrees, we shared the waygu KC strip and the spinalis, with the crispy potatoes and brussels sprouts. All were excellent! On par with any steakhouse in the city. Great experience.
Good, but Pricey
There is complimentary valet (make sure to tip) otherwise its street parking (they have a very tiny parking lot available). Though there is nothing to shield you from the weather when waiting for the valet. Servers were very nice. Place is definitely crowded so it can easily get a little loud. Food and cocktails were good but did not quite meet the level I expected for the price point. The brussel sprouts were honestly my favorite thing.
Best steaks around!
We tried this place for our son’s birthday (he’s a huge steak fan). I am originally from KC, so I’m always in search of a great steak. Well, look no further! This place is A++! We had the ribeye for 2 and the KC strip, plus a Caesar salad, sautéed mushrooms and crispy potatoes. All were delicious and cooked perfectly. I thought the KC strip was better than the ribeye, but both were delicious! Definitely a lot of food to share between the 4 of us (which they encourage). Service was also fantastic. My only “beef” haha, is it’s dark and hard to read the menu; plus they didn’t have cocktail prices listed. Very strange. But, overall, loved this place! We will be back!
An expensive but good dining experience
This place is always packed, which is crazy since you can't get a reservation unless you actually go there (nobody answers the phone). The food is expensive but good. Servers are friendly but can be busy.
An ABSOLUTE MUST!
We go to The Butcher's Block every time we are in town. The Service is 5 Star The Food is 5 Star The Vibe is 5 Star The Music is 5 Star
There are far better choices. Would not return
Pretentious and overpriced. Had 45-day aged ribeye - a bit tough, expected better considering the hype and the price. Sides were excellent, server - Stephanie was wonderful! Playing rap music during dinner - completely inappropriate. They don’t seem to know who they want for a customer. It is lacking in refinement. There are far better choices available.
What a beautiful place with excellent food
Was invited for a lunch here. It is VERY DIFFICULT to get evening reservations, so if you really want to go, make a lunch reservation. They must be made online. The restaurant does NOT have a phone. From the moment you enter the parking lot, from the artwork to the exterior decorations, you can tell all the work that went into the place. Then you walk inside and wow. Areas with large glass windows with indoor fireplaces. Several cozy rooms. Bathrooms with all brick walls and additional wall art. Service was very good. They bring you to the glass enclosed steak area and explain all your choices. We picked on this occasion, the wagyu skirt steak which was wonderful. The meals here are going to cost you, but you won't walk away feeling like you didn't get what you paid for. Looking to return with other friends and family, if I can ever get a reservation online.
Delicious
Great food and atmosphere … very expensive
Love it there always great food and service.
And it's beyond gorgeous inside Love it
Great experience!!! 1st time there!!! Loved the food!!!and
Great experience!!! 1st time there!!! Loved the food!!!and Wine!!! Friendly maitre d's. Friendly waitress and servers and Butcher!!I Beautiful crowd and candle lit setting!! I'll be back!!!!
Was everything we were hoping for and more.
The Speakeasy room was a great added bonus to our visit. Best part of our visit was Adam and Dalton, just funny and delightful. Thank you!
The Butcher's Block is a great place to go for a delicious
The Butcher's Block is a great place to go for a delicious and meal. The menu features a wide variety of American classics, including burgers, steaks, seafood, and pasta. The food is always fresh and cooked to perfection. The service is friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is casual and relaxed.I recently had the pleasure of trying The Butcher's Block for the first time, and I was not disappointed. Everything was cooked to perfection and was absolutely delicious. The Old Fashions are bomb. Overall, I had a delicious and enjoyable meal at The Butcher's Block. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal at a reasonable price.Here are some of the pros and cons of The Butcher's Block:Pros:Delicious and affordable foodWide variety of menu itemsFriendly and attentive serviceCasual and relaxed atmosphereCons:Can be crowded at timesThe parking lot can be small
I had a wonderful experience and meal.
After visiting the hostess stand we were brought to the bar while we waited for our table. We got drinks and then went into the glass walk-in where the beef sommelier gave us the run down on the types of cuts and steaks that they serve. Once we were done there, our table was ready. Our server Steph ran through the menu with us and then brought over some breads focaccia and Italian brushed with a garlic parmesan oil and warmed in their wood fire oven. We then ordered the sausage appetizer, the bone in ribeye and the flank steak and spinalis which were both wagyu, brussel sprouts, mac & cheese, and for dessert the ice cream sandwich. Nothing disappointed. Our appetizer of sausage was the perfect tasting size for the four of us, it had both hot and regular pork sausage with broccoli rabe, crispy potatoes and cherry peppers. The steaks were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The spinalis, which none of us ever had before, was favorite out of all three. It was so tender and juicy. The mac &cheese was one of the best if not the best I've ever had. The brussel sprouts were equally as delicious roasted and drizzled with hot honey and crushed captain crunch. For dessert we had a few espresso martinis which complemented the ice cream sandwich perfectly. Overall a fantastic meal. Going back for more in April!
I really cannot express enough our thanks for our meal
I really cannot express enough our thanks for our meal tonight. We came 30 minutes early to our reservation. The restaurant was still being set up for dinner but the hostess was extremely nice and showed us to the bar and gave us a quick rundown on the restaurants operations since it was our first time. We had really amazing drinks from the first bartender that greeted us. I didn't catch his name but he gave us great recommendations and made us even better drinks. The steak presentation by the butcher was such a unique and cool experience! You could tell how much expertise and care went into each cut offered. For dinner we had the dream team of John, Katie, and Jimmy. Everyone in our section had such great personalities it made us feel like we were hanging out with friends. This includes the other waiter in our section as well. The garlic bread was great. We had the Octopus and Sausage as appetizers. The octopus was the best I've had and the sausage was delicious. The crispy potatoes and vinaigrette that came with the sausage went perfectly together. Next we had the Porterhouse, brussel sprouts, and cacio de pepe for our entree. The steak was sooooo good!!! The crust on it was perfect and it wasn't dripping or sloppy when cut. If you want a well done steak don't be disrespectful and come here ruining a great steak. The brussel sprouts were really cool. The addition of the captain crunch was surprising but really fun and perfect for how they were prepared. The cacio de pepe was glorious!! I wish I could go in the kitchen and see how they prepared it so I can copy it at home. For dessert we had the churro bowl. I recommend saving room to try this! The churro was light and not greasy at all. The salted caramel was my favorite flavor in the dish. John was so attentive and patient with everyone in our section. His explanations and recommendations were greatly appreciated. Katie was fast but precise with the drinks. Every drink came out looking like a work of art. And thank you for the champagne in celebration of our anniversary! Jimmy was moving quicker than I could think. An empty plate didn't sit on our table for more than a minute and the water was constantly refilled. Last but certainly not least at all are the managers Andrew and Ricky. We appreciate your kindness more than you may realize. Thank you so much as a whole team for the amazing evening! We left too quickly and forgot to make a reservation on the way out for next time, so we'll be stalking for the next open dates lol.
With all the hype, I wondered and hoped this place would
With all the hype, I wondered and hoped this place would live up to expectations. It absolutely did. The overall vibe is excellent. Food was the best I've eaten. It's hard to say what was our favorite because everything was - the best. The surprise was the brussel sprouts, which were not like anything we ever had - delicious. Steak best! Our waiter Gabe (Gabriel?) personable, knowledgeable, friendly, made solid recommendations..couldn't have asked more from him. I usually like trying new places but this is restaurant that needs to be a staple. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back.
I can honestly say.
. this was the best meal I've ever had top to bottom. The vibe was awesome, the looks of the restaurant inside are as well. Expert bartenders who make amazing cocktails. The bread and appetizers were great. The steaks are to die for. The spinalis is an absolute must! Then dessert... omg the churro bowl was insane. Thanks to our waiter Chandler too. He is incredibly knowledgeable, honest, and hysterical. He made our experience so much better. We weren't sure how much meat to get for a table of 4 and he recommended the perfect amount! Didn't try to oversell us just to get us to spend more money. Cannot wait to go back!
Beautiful.
Fun. Staff knows their stuff. Drinks amazing. Cuts of meat were astounding. Brussels with captain crunch WOW. Potatoes with duck fat were good. Very pricey but a great time and we cleaned our plates.
The steak and service was terrific.
The restaurant was super crowded and the stop in the meat room is unnecessary. The sides and appetizers were fine, average at best. My husband and sons loved the steak.
Food is good but not great for the price not worth it.
Service is ok at best, very impersonal and expecting of a hefty tip. Ambiance is very beautiful, maybe the best ambiance around.
Very cool venue, with a lot of hype lately.
Most people complain about the ability to obtain a reservation here, otherwise not much else to complain about. You start off with a quick tour in the butcher room where they go over the different kinds of meat and you meet the "butcher ". This is similar to other steak restaurants where they wheel over a cart with all of their steaks table side and explain them. Very large place, and winding through tables scattered everywhere we finally were seated. Wouldn't say there's a bad place to be seated. Noise level, traffic etc all the same. There are two 4tops semi-outside with heaters and a fireplace that are by the entrance and relatively private. That would be a go to table. The menu is basically just for apps and cocktails. They don't really tell you prices or sizes of any of the steaks aside from the initial tour where they say each steak is "about 2 thick", and the wagyu is $100/lb. There is still no comparison to decide cost of each cut, vs wagyu vs dry aged, or different sizes of each cut. So just expect an absurd amount on your bill at some point. All the apps and drinks are relatively priced. $20 per cocktail. And apps ranged $14-38. The wagyu NY strip was cooked a perfect medium rare. Had no idea of the weight. Was a standard cut and was $244, which I expected to be expensive, just didn't have a real idea of any prices of their selection. Cocktails were well made, arrived to the table promptly. Eventually switched over to regular spirits. Churro dessert with tres leches ice cream was bomb. Easily shareable for a table of 4. Scallops were apparently very good, and the squid ink pasta in fra diavolo was a huge hit. The best part of the night was really the wait staff and the ambiance. Every worker we saw or talked to with was very very nice. Regular people, not stuck up or pretentious. Not trying to make it a white table cloth snobby NYC steak house. Which was appreciated. There is valet parking, otherwise you can street park in the residential area and walk a block over. You can also order their steaks to go, uncooked. Not sure I would do that, since the whole process of initially cooking over an open wood fire is the signature of the restaurant.
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