This was our meet and greet spot for dinner and what a dinner it was. Started with the billionaire bacon which tasted like a billion bucks. It was really good. The lobster Mac was decent, no complaints. Let's get to the steak... great New York cut, seasoned well with plenty of add-ons if that's your thing. I kept it simple and opted for a little extra salt n pepper. Great place, bring your wallet! I'm will return read more

Bascom's Chop House - New York Strip - Steakhouses Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

My first visit to Bascom's Chop House was with a group of 4 friends for dinner on a Tuesday around 7pm. Making a reservation online a few days ahead was quick and easy. Upon arriving, the parking lot was completely packed, with some guests even parking along the side streets. Thankfully, valet parking was complimentary, which made things much easier. Even with how busy it was, we only waited about 5 minutes before being seated. Once inside, I realized the restaurant is much larger than it initially appears from the outside. One detail that really stood out was the attentiveness of the host staff. Two of my friends were dressed in darker outfits, and the host kindly swapped their white napkins for black ones to better match their clothing. That level of attention to detail was genuinely impressive. Since it was Tuesday, they were running a special on the 38oz tomahawk bone in ribeye, normally $138 but discounted to $108, so naturally that became the centerpiece of the table. We also ordered the wagyu carpaccio, thick cut bacon strips, calamari, and bread service to start. The bread was definitely worthwhile with a nice whipped butter and seasoned olive oil. The bacon was thick with a heavy peppercorn crust and a sweet honey spice flavor that balanced it nicely. The calamari was lightly breaded with smaller pieces, but still enjoyable. Their wine list is presented on a tablet and is absolutely massive. While the selection is impressive, navigating through it can feel a bit clunky and time consuming, especially when trying to narrow something down within a certain price range. Ultimately, the tomahawk steak was the main event. We ordered it medium rare, and to their credit, it was cooked correctly. Unfortunately, it came out a bit lackluster and only lukewarm. We found ourselves adding salt and pepper for extra flavor, and with the air conditioning blasting throughout the dining room, the steak became cold surprisingly fast. There were also several chewy tendon like sections throughout the steak, which took away from the experience even more. While the portion size was solid and the cook temperature was right, it was disappointing that such an expensive steak did not arrive hotter and more refined overall. Overall, I would still consider giving Bascom's another shot because the service and atmosphere were very good. However, if the steak experience falls short again, I will probably stick with places like Bern's or Charley's when I am craving a proper steakhouse dinner. read more

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Business dinner here on a Saturday evening. My wife and I were excited because of all the great reviews and ads we have seen. It was very busy, as expected for Date Night. We were directed to the elevator and 2nd floor, where a private room was set up for our group. We were told we could order drinks from a waitress, so caught one in passing and ordered a couple soft drinks. It was very beautifully decorated and much larger than we had expected. I walked around a took some pictures. We were seated and business owner gave a short speech about the state of the economy and state of the business. This was very interesting and uplifting for all the attendees. Then dinner began. We were brought a small tray of veggies, fruits and cheeses. Then came salads, which were delicious. Our waitress brought a warm small bread loaf and sat it near us, so four of us by it, each took a piece. Then we realized she only brough one load for a table of eight, so were a bit shocked. Later we caught our waitress, who covered several tables, passed by and i caught her attention. I asked for more bread and she said she would try to bring some. Strike 1! She did bring several loaves about 15 minutes later. Salads were cleared and main courses brought. My wife chose the Filet Mignon and I opted for the Prime Rib, a special that night. Both came with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Onion Straws, and Vegetable Medley. Our courses arrived and they looked wonderful. My wife loved her Filet and said it was seasoned and cooked perfectly. However, when I tried to cut into my Prime Rib, I couldn't do so! The sides were so tough I couldn't cut through them with the steak knife, So I decided to cut around the tough outside to the pink interior. I was horrified! Even the interior was tough. I managed to cut off pieces and chewed them awhile because I didn't want to spit them out. It was the worst Prime Rib I've ever (tried to) eat. I've had better Prime Rib on cruises - in the regular dining room. Please see pics of before and after on the dish. Strike 2! Then dishes were cleared and desserts were served. Both of us ordered the Chocolate Torte. It was very good, but so sweet, I needed coffee to help wash it down. I had seen servers bringing coffee to other tables, so I caught our waitress and asked for coffee. She replied, and I quote "I'll see if we still have any." What? A very popular restaurant and they run out of coffee?? Needless to say, we were never brought coffee. Strike 3! It was a pleasurable experience overall, to sit and chat with other attendees. The salads and sides were excellent. The ambiance was great. Service was certainly lacking, and food was very disappointing. read more

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Our server was very good. The place is beautiful inside however I expected the food to be a lot better with the cost we paid. I asked for my steak to be well done which I know a lot of people can either cook a fantastic fillet well done and others just can't do it. They burnt it to a crisp. The middle was tasty. The rest of it was not. They advertise garlic, mashed potatoes however, my potatoes came out cold, and there were lots of chunks in it. I wouldn't consider it mashed. My dinner partner had twin lobster tables, and he said it was quite tough and again expected it to taste a lot better for the price we paid. The server gave us a piece of free cheesecake due to my steak being severely overcooked. The restaurant is beautiful. I read all the reviews and I thought this would be a fantastic place for dinner. I was highly disappointed. I will return but next time I'll get Chicken and I'll re-review. read more

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Food was good. Crab cocktail was exceptional, bacon was a-little to peppery for my taste. Service was exceptional. Ambiance was a little bit like similar to Berns. Have been back twice! read more

Wow! Bascom's is now our personal favorite steakhouse in Clearwater. We went to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and this place hit every mark with flying colors. Let's start off with getting reservations, it was beyond easy to do through their online reservation system. Parking was beyond easy too no charge and we were able to get a front row spot on a Friday night! Now moving on to the food, we started off with the Wagyu Carpaccio which was amazing. I'm not one to try anything raw but I highly recommend getting it! It was paired with garlic butter and arugula salad. My only wish was that there were 6 slices of the bread crisps instead of 4 because the pieces were so small we ended up eating the meat by itself. Still it was delicious! Next we each ordered a steak accompanied by sides and wow! I got the filet mignon and my boyfriend got the New York strip both medium rare. For our sides, I got the salad and mashed potatoes and he got the Mac n cheese. The mashed potatoes were some of the best I've had and the Mac n cheese was rich and creamy. The salad even had a great Italian vinaigrette it was tossed in. Lastly, dessert was the icing on the cake literally and figuratively lol! We got the flourless chocolate cake and it was one of the best restaurant desserts I've had. In all seriousness, I am a very picky person when it comes to making a quality dessert and you could tell this has top tier ingredients. Overall, we will definitely be back and might even possibly make this our new anniversary spot since Timpanos in Hyde park really let us down last year. Thank you! read more

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Another excellent experience. Booked for Christmas Eve on Open Table... Dan was an excellent server, as was his associate whose name I forgot. An extensive wine list, we were very satisfied with our choice ( a Pinot noir / Jen Wright Cellars). All food was delicious, from the French onion soup, to the rib eye which was melt in your mouth tender and flavorful, to the Chilean Sea Bass to the outstanding and my favorite thud meal, Seated Diver Scallops ( with a phenomenal beurre blanc and pomegranate reduction)...OMG! Crème brûlée was delicious as well. Great atmosphere. Need to dine here more often. read more

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Top notch steakhouse! Great staff and amazing food. All of your favorite classics on the menu. They have really cute Peppa Pig coloring books for the kids which my daughter LOVED! I recommend the shrimp appetizer and the filet mignon. Save room for desert too because they have a some great ones. Super spot for special occasions. Bring the family! read more

This is the second time I've visited this location and I have to say that it was an absolute hit each time. Bascom is known for their steaks but their drinks and the service is impeccable! The restaurant is old school but timeless and the staff is knowledgeable. The location was easy to find, wheelchair accessible and the parking wasn't complicated or a hassle at all. The food and drinks were amazing and we'll certainly be back! read more

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Now I'm down to a two. I have never in all my dining experiences watched a restaurant prioritize one patron over an entire section. I spent my dinner listening to a man use vulgar language loudly without regard to others in the area. The wait staff heard him, one table requested to be moved, and even after we reported him, they allowed him to continue. A manager finally came over and asked which guy was it and said I'm going to stick around and see if I hear anything. I had seen him in the area before and again the entire wait staff could hear this guy, not to mention their waiter who continued to serve him drinks. What I know is that since I do not matter to this restaurant as a patron, I won't return. Go where you are valued and appreciated. Far too may steakhouses in the Tampa area. read more

Bascom's Chop House - Million dollar bacon - Steakhouses Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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Adding another 5-star raving review because Bascom's never misses! We go there for lunch and dinner, and my company does too. It's a total gem. The staff is amazing and they actually remember us. The food and service are great every single time. It's a fantastic experience overall. The cocktails are excellent, the bar is nice, the food is delicious, and the specials are unique. The parking lot is easy, and the whole place has a comfortable and cozy vibe. Very upscale but not uncomfortable upscale. Highly recommend! read more

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This place looks like a cool "old school" steakhouse and that's one of the reasons why I love it . We tried the billionaire bacon and my dad loved it . I like the fact they have a few mocktails and I tried the no-spresso martini. Should be called espresso no-tini lol bc there definitely is espresso, it's so good. The steak was delicious and my mom loved her lamb chops. She's is usually picky and she never had to send it back to be cooked more, so that is a good sign! Our waiter was on top of it, def 5/5 stars for service. This might be a go- to in Clearwater read more

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Let me say the food, service, and ambience were all fabulous. My Son from Philly was with me and he dines in Manhattan's fine steakhouses like Rugers, etc. But I was hungry for Prime Rib or a great steak. My Son was very skeptical but quickly changed his mind. I got Prime Rib which was just phenomenal. My Son had their Japanese A5 Wagu steak and said he just loved it. Our sides of Creamed Spinach, Shrimp Cocktail, French Onion Soup, Lobster Bisque were all terrific, and we had Key Lime Pie for dessert which we didn't need LOL! Our Lady server was a sweet heart. I wish I could remember her name but I had a procedure done at the hospital and still was recovering from anesthesia. If you are a well done person don't go there as their steaks are too good to be ruined. read more

Bascom's Chop House - Steakhouses Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Came here for an 80th birthday dinner and had a good experience. This is a fantastic place to host a large group. Servers are very friendly and accommodating. Food was average though but still good. This is a huge restaurant. read more

Bascom's Chop House - Steakhouses Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Outstanding service, food and atmosphere. The dining area is laid back and relaxing. Our server, Jake made great recommendations both about the food and which local beaches to go to. We had the onion soup, one of the best I've ever, bacon and the lobster cargot, which also was great. My wife had the sea bass which was absolutely delicious and I the strip steak perfectly cooked medium rare. Everything was great. Although a little pricey you get what you pay for so it was well worth the money for the quality of food and the service. read more

A little late in reviewing.... Went Feb 24, 2026 for a family Birthday party. Not our first time here and hopefully not our last. Started with the Shrimp cocktail ice cold, crisp & fresh. Our main meals .. prime rib ( king) exceptionally tasty, seasoned well and soo tender ... "A plus" on that one . A double cut pork chop & onion straws again excellent, tender and juicy.. perfect. Another delicious meal was the Filet Mignon again very tender, tasty and awesome. Two of us shared the tomahawk ribeye, was ok not awesome requested rare got medium rare , flavor adequate also not as tender as it should have been. Needless to say a bit disappointed. Sides grilled asparagus very good, broccolini with smoked Gouda again very good, no issues. Our third side dish Smoked Gouda Mac and cheese was just ok, little salty, Smokey and just didn't taste good to our liking. On another note the white sangria was awesome and the smoked old fashioned exceptional. Service was remarkably, our waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable ( name?.. too many sangrias maybe) overall had a good experience. Only issues we had. .....1st. Noise level in the small space, we all had a hard time connecting / socializing. 2nd the tables are much too close to each other. Other than that it was a good meal but not awesome. Anyway it is locally owned and operated... that's a big plus. read more

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Some of the best food and drinks we've ever had. The truffle Mac is to die for!!! It's definitely expensive but worth every penny. read more

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My wife and I absolutely enjoyed this restaurant, the service amazing it was absolutely spot on me. The wood was delicious, I can't recommend this place enough. It's a MUST Go spot. read more

I've been to Bascom's Chop House twice and each time it never disappoints. The first time I tried the seared diver scallops for my entree and the bread pudding for dessert. I shared a few appetizers with my team (billionaires bacon and fried calamari which both were delicious). The second go round I had the French onion soup.. SO GOOD and the pecan crusted grouper which was a nice sweet savory balance. They have a really good blueberry açaí lemon drop that I've ordered both times! If you haven't tried this place, you have to add it to the list! Great service, and very intimate like ambiance. read more

Bascom's Chop House - Pecan crusted grouper - Steakhouses Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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What isn't amazing about bascombs, the service is terrific next to none. They have a wonderful selection of spirits and a great assortment of wines. Can't say enough good about the staff and the management there as well. Ambiance is terrific and romantic. Reminds me of an old school steakhouse. The stakes are awesome with a perfect crust cooked to perfection as well. Highly recommend coming here as we have been for years now. read more

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We've been to Bascom's many times over the past few years and somehow I've never gotten around to writing a review for this most excellent steakhouse. See there's this famous steakhouse over in Tampa that everybody seems to think is so good that they'll even drive over the bridge to eat there. But in truth, if you care about things like tasty food and quality service, Bascom's is the best. Best steak this side of Chicago. Never had anything less than an excellent experience here on all counts. read more

Love Bascom's "Chop House & FRESH SEAFOOD." That's what the sign reads "Chop House Steaks & FRESH SEAFOOD" It's been way too hot in St Pete for heavy duty meat, steaks & potatoes. It's summer & in the summer, I eat FRESH SEAFOOD. Bascom's has the best Seafood selection. They do the best Wedge salad I have ever had. Add their Blackened SALMON it's a masterpiece. You must try it if you love Salmon like I do OuiOui. I have had it salt crusted as well it's also superb. The Salmon Florentine is usually a special, but it's also moi fave. I get it every time it's on the special menu. All three, Très magnifique OuiOui. One of the reasons Bascom's Salmon is so delicious is bc they get their salmon from Patagonia. They serve a very nice thick piece. Excellent quality Salmon. I have not found any better, yet. Bascom's also serves LOCAL FRESH GROUPER. The local grouper they serve here is WILD caught off Madeira Beach. Moi fave beach here also OuiOui. The Local grouper tacos are very yummy here as well as is the Local "Grouper Piccata." They serve the Piccata in a simple lemon butter white wine sauce. Simplistically gorgeous as it is delicious. The french onion soup here is the best on the planet. No one does it in the giant footed bowl like Bascom's. It has a 3 cheese gratin top & it's enormous. A MUST ORDER !!! :)... Way better than Berns in Tampa. Most of those people work here now anyway OuiOui. The oysters rockafella are also some of the best I have had. I have also added them to moi list of Fave oyster places OuiOui. The service here is just phenomenal. I have not had one bad service experience since I been coming here in almost a year now. Fall is coming quick, so i'm really excited to try the fall/winter menu & get into the Steaks & Lobsters that are just calling moi name.. Love that you can add any sauce like béarnaise, Hollandaise, Black garlic, etc., Cannot wait for the cooler weather so Moi can try them all with the filet & lobster OuiOui :)... The wine list is also superb with lots of amazing celebratory Champagnes. Christie (server) turned me onto the small pink bottle of sparkling rose. It's so pretty & so refreshing. Goes great with the seafood dishes & shrimp cocktail. Another MUST ORDER. You can order Bascom's online to go, you can drive right up to the front door & they bring your "to go foods" right out to your car window packaged beautifully. Sir Hubbers fave. Quality, professional service all around "la vie en rose" OuiOui. One of our favorite Restaurants in St Pete.. Added to moi lists of fave restaurants in St Pete/Tampa area, fave seafood places, fave oyster places, fave steaks & fave salade places. Highest Recommendations. read more

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My coworkers and I stopped in for lunch and overall had a decent experience. The millionaire bacon was thick, crispy, sweet and savory; one of my favorites! I thought it was a little strange that they charge extra for bread. At a steakhouse, that seems a little petty. For lunch, I ordered the beef tips, which had great flavor, but they were a bit overcooked. Service was really slow, especially for a lunch crowd. It was packed, so I get that they were busy, but the wait between courses was long. Overall, the food was decent and the vibe is nice but I'm not sure I would go back. read more

Celebrating Moms 93 years birthday and how special we were treated. The napkins were coordinated to make sure we didn't get fuzz balls. The steak, the Smokey manhattan the desserts and all were so far above and beyond. Dan served us with the best there is in professionalism and comedy. Ya gotta go! read more

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Everything went well. Great service. Great food. Fair pricing. Loved it!! Our anniversary dinner was memorable and we will return. read more

Thank you so much for making my wife's birthday so special! The food is always so fabulous and the prime rib is the best I've ever had. The key lime pie was the icing on the cake! See you again soon. read more

OMG! Y'all, this place is fantastic! This was my first visit and it will not be my last!! From the moment I walked in the door, I felt welcomed. I was greeted with genuine smiles and was seated almost immediately. My server was very friendly and attentive, he checked on me frequently. I'm a fan of beef carpaccio so whenever I see it on a menu, I have to try it and theirs is OUTSTANDING and I've had some good ones but I usually don't finish the plate. but I did this time!!! I also had some oysters, those were great too. I'll be back in Tampa in a few months and I cannot wait to go back!!!! read more

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Our food was amazing. Started with a fabulous glass of Tuscan wine. Ordered the fried lobster as an appetizer. Perfect. Then the Bascom's salad. Perfect. I had a bone-in ribeye my friend had the filet. We loved it all. Finished with espresso martinis. Only thing missing was their bananas foster. Please bring it back. read more

This is my second time here & I love it. Everyone is so friendly, the restaurant is clean. Food rating Garlic mashed potatoes 10/10 Cesar salad 10/10 is my favorite Asparagus 8/10, only because it's not a favorite veggie of mine Filet mingnon with a side of chimichurri sauce 10/10. read more

Hands down my favorite steak house in Pinellas! They've been in business a long time and it shows! Truly a throwback to to the past with a cozy and understated atmosphere that's both welcoming and comforting. The way they dry age their steaks are what set them apart. Just phenomenal! Their prime rib is also highly recommended as their specials are not only a great deal, but the quality of the meat is top notch! As good as the beef is in this place, I cannot say enough for how delicious their French Onion soup is! It's my all time favorite soup and I've had it at every restaurant I've been to that serves it from the chains, to the smaller mom and pops joints all up and down the Bay area and this is by far my favorite! Not sure if it's sherry that they use, but I knew at first bite I had truly found a gem! I could survive on that soup alone! Service has always been friendly and prompt as it should in a restaurant like this. Bottom line, If your looking for a great all around steakhouse experience, Bascoms needs to be on your short list! read more

B C H is one of the most popular steak houses in Clearwater, this was the first time two of our party of three has eaten here. The quality is very good but the atmosphere is a little to pretentious for me from the demeanor of the waitstaff to charging a "bread service" if you would like bread brought to the table. Like I said the quality is very good, lobster bisque, salmon, and prime rib... read more

Fourth time here, and Bascom's never fails We were seated immediately and had one of the nicest personable servers Monique to help us. We started with billionaire bacon, which is an 8 inch piece of pork belly seasoned perfectly. Peppery and sweet. Then, of course, our steaks. We had ribeyes and fillets. All were cooked to perfection and the meat was of the highest quality. We had medium rare to medium well and they all came out the way we ordered. The sides of garlic potatoes and spicycorn were exquisite. On Saturdays they have 25% off $50 + bottles of wine. Because it was my birthday, they offered me a dessert on the house which I chose the waffle Again, it was perfect Very lively bar as we left at 9:30 if that's more your choice read more

In the area for work. Had a great dinner here! Just me, sat at the bar, got great service and yummy food! If you check in on Yelp, you'll get a free appetizer! Score! So I got the beef tartar and it was absolutely delicious! Then I got a 6 oz filet and a side of sautéed spinach. All this food for about $50. Thank you for being able to keep prices reasonable. The place was definitely a locals hot spot. Been around a long time. Highly recommend and I would return if I'm in the area again. read more

Bascom's Chop House - Let's eat! - Steakhouses Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Everything was wonderful! I had the garlic shrimp appetizer, followed by a 6 0z filet cooked to perfection, bernaise sauce, grilled asparagus paired with a French Pinot Noir. I had no room for dessert but the options were amazing. My server Rachel was a true professional! read more

6 of us went there for dinner, waitress was excellent, and food was exceptional, all of our friends enjoyed it, we will be going back again

Always a fan of the Seafood Cobb. I came here to meet a friend. It always strikes me as such a random restaurant to have. On the outside it looks kind of run down and unassuming, but it's pretty nice inside. It is definitely the place to have a business lunch. Even though the Seafood Cobb wasn't on their online menu, I found it on their menu when I was looking. There's another salad that looks good that I might try next time, due to inflation the Seafood Cobb has risen in price quite a bit. However, it does have quite a bit of seafood. My friend got the Seafood Cobb too and she mixed the salad together. I ate it in it's deconstructed state. It's a good salad if you want to feel full and satisfied. Service is always great. We were looking to chat so we were there for two hours. We never felt rushed. There's a big parking lot so parking is always a breeze. Don't sleep on this restaurant. I know it looks like nothing from the outside, but it's a very good place to grab a lunch or dinner. read more

Bascom's Chop House - Steakhouses Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

I went to Bascoms to get a good steak . My friend and I decided we would share the $139 Tomahawk steak that was supposed to weigh 36 ounces. We thought for sure with over 2 pounds , it would be enough to eat for two guys . That was a huge mistake . They brought out this rediculously huge boned steak that had to have much less than even one (1) lb of meat . The bone was 2 inched wide and a full 18 or 20 inches long . The steak was cut into 7 ,fatty pieces and was really maybe enough for one person . I felt like we were absolutely Ripped off and we will not be going back to that place ever again . I recommend choosing another local steak house like Texas road house or Longhorn steak house for a bone in ribeye for a super great steak that actually comes with a potato and sides for one reasonable price . I will never go back to Bascoms get ripped off again . read more

What a fabulous experience - atmosphere very welcoming - service excellent - thank you Monique. The food was delicious, presentation with all dishes was exceptional, priced reasonably - thank you for making our anniversary dinner special. read more

We celebrated our 30th anniversary tonight and were eager to try something new after reading numerous reviews. We were VERY pleased with our experience. While this is primarily a chop house, the side dishes and appetizers pleasantly surprised us with their flavor. The wait staff was attentive and provided excellent service. Although we are currently staying in Clearwater and had to drive a bit to get here, it was definitely worth the trip. As residents of the Tampa area, we plan to return in the future. read more

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Bascom's Chop house is our families celebration restaurant. Engagements, Birthdays you name it. The service is always impeccable and the atmosphere festive. From the first time you sit down until your dessert arrives and everything in between. In this visit we tried the steak tartare and it was so good. We most always order the ribeye and they cook it to perfection. And the cream brûlée is made so well with a great crispy top. If you let them know you are celebrating when you make your reservation they will make it special for you. read more

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