Craftsteak - CLOSED

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Had been on my steakhouse priority list for quite some time and since they are closing Dec 31, had to try it.

Went tonight and had a very good experience. Service was incredible and very on point. My waiter gave great suggestions and checked on me several times throughout the meal. The manager and maitre'd also came to check on my meal as well so they get high scores for that.

As for the...+READ Had been on my steakhouse priority list for quite some time and since they are closing Dec 31, had to try it.

Went tonight and had a very good experience. Service was incredible and very on point. My waiter gave great suggestions and checked on me several times throughout the meal. The manager and maitre'd also came to check on my meal as well so they get high scores for that.

As for the food, the bread was great. I loved the simple parkerhouse rolls piping hot, soft, and fresh with salt and butter from the oven.

To start I had the sweetbreads, brussel sprouts, and black garlic. A nice little appetizer. The sweetbreads were tasty and the black garlic sauce complimented it well.

For main I went with the 20 ounce t-bone steak. To be honest, I was a little disappointed in the steak. It had a very small filet and was a bit overcooked (requested bloody rare). I give them credit for honoring my request for garlic confit and melted butter on the side. I was also presented with 4 sauces, which were all very good but not needed when it is a great steak. As for the flavor, the steak was a little underseasoned. It was just missing something. Overall though a very good dry-aged piece of meat that hit the spot.

As usual, Colicchio did a great job with the sides. I loved the fingerlings with bacon and spinach gratin. The polenta and grits and red wine poached egg were also well done.

For dessert, the monkey bread was tasty but a little overhyped. Pretty much a cinnamon bun for $12, but the butter pecan ice cream was superb. Also tried the ice cream and sorbet sampler ... Stout, maple, cinnamon ice cream... Chocolate, cranbery, coffee sorbet. This was delicious! They did a great job with them and you get real huge scoops not this thimble spoonful that other haute places tend to dole out.

Overall, it is very pricy and not nearly as good as Craft. But I give it a good mark for great service, tasty food, and great experience toooooooo.-COLLAPSE / REPLY (10 Replies) (by steakrules85, created December 28, 2009)