Bourbon Steak

Manhattan

The Manhattan arrived cold and up, as it should, but in a Nick and Nora glass, which was an odd choice. The Luxardo cherry was skewered and the drink was well balanced and had a good bite.

Shrimp Cocktail

Four decent-size shrimp arrived with good snap. The cocktail sauce and horseradish shavings were served on top, and the sauce had a good zing. The overall presentation was a bit overkill.

Filet Mignon

The barrel-cut filet was cooked to the temperature I ordered. Tender throughout, with no fat. It had a crust, though a thin one. The seasoning was mild and barely noticeable. I ordered horseradish on the side - it came as horseradish “shavings” that looked like Parmesan and had no taste or bite. It was also noticeably small - I expected an 80z, but it seemed like more of a 6oz.

Creamed Spinach

The creamed spinach had good texture and consistency. It also had some crunch feathered in, which was terrific. Overall, very good.

New York Cheesecake

The cheesecake had no graham cracker whatsoever; rather, it had a crème brûlée crust. The cheesecake itself tasted good but was a tad “fluffy.” The berries were on the spectrum of compote and somewhat “mushy.”

The Room

This was not a classic steakhouse room, but it worked. The layout and vibe were intentional and exuded quality. The room had the right level of dimness, and the acoustics were excellent.

Service

Service overall was “fine.” There was a long wait before I could order and another long wait to clear the plates.

Extras

There was no bread and butter. French fries came instead, and that worked well. The steak knife had an excellent shape and a heavy-set blade, but unfortunately it was quite dull.

Value

The filet was $79, the Manhattan $37, the creamed spinach $17, the shrimp cocktail $32 and the cheesecake $17. That is $182 before tax for the order. It was a high price for a meal with a filet “just shy of great” and long waits to order and clear the plates.