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    3.7 (309 reviews)
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    Stephanie A.

    12/10 experience at Cobalt :) I was in town on a business trip and one of my colleagues recommended Cobalt grille. I sat at the bar and the bartenders were extremely friendly (shout out to Kendall!!) everything on the menu looked amazing, and Kendall gave great recommendations. I ended up getting the she crab soup, beef carpaccio, and the blackened tuna special. She crab soup was excellent, one of the best I've had in years; it had sherry and bourbon in it, tons of lump crab meat, and came out HOT! I can't tell you how many times I've ordered soup out and the soup was lukewarm or just cold. Beef carpaccio was delicious too, don't know if I personally would order again due to the truffle oil (personal preference) but I'm glad I tried it! My favorite part was the briny capers with the beef, soooo good. However, the blackened tuna was the star of the show; it came perfectly medium rare on top of portobello mushroom, covered in a savory and flavorful Thai herb cream sauce. This was an entree Kendall recommended and I'm SO glad I went with it. Lovely dinner start to finish and the cocktails were incredible too (my favorite being the smoked pecan old fashioned!) Can't wait to go back and try out other menu items!!

    Kay F.

    Stopped in for their happy hour and enjoyed my cocktail and food. Not shown is the she crab soup that was good.

    Appetizer,  scallops over spinach
    Dennis D.

    I'm not accustomed to giving a review of 5 for my first time in a restaurant, but this place deserved it. I had the salmon and crab special with broccoli and potatoes--absolutely delicious. I also had the appetizer, which was scallops over spinach; that is a must-have if you enjoy seafood. The only problem was the lady behind us, who seemed to have never learned about an inside voice. Otherwise this restaurant is fantastic, and the food was great. The atmosphere took a hit because of how loud this lady was behind us; you could literally hear her from a quarter mile away. I learned all about her car--C6. But that shouldn't take anything away from this place--the food is delicious. Perhaps it was the best piece of salmon I've had in a while.

    Dana G.

    I came here with two friends. It was a Wednesday evening, so, it wasn't busy. Our food came out at decent time frame and it was hot and delicious.

    Chicken sliders
    Alison M.

    Yum! What a pleasant surprise. This has been on the list for a while. When Butcher's Son all but kicked us out we came here last minute for happy hour. They couldn't have been nicer to us and have a fabulous menu with tons of options and 30% off all appetizers! Well, they probably have 20 appetizers/salads to choose from so I was thrilled. My husband and father-in-law chose the burger with fries - delicious and served on a large wooden board (I love when places do this) and the server was excellent and attentive about getting us extra sauces and pickles on request. I chose their chopped salad and added grilled chicken and extra chopped tomatoes. All arrived wonderfully prepared and fresh and the salad was spectacular. My mother-in-law chose their sliders and did all crispy chicken sliders but they had some wonderful options like bleu cheese, mushroom and Swiss, classic, etc. They looked SO good - a huge portion with tons of fries as well. Their dinner menu looks very good too - and lots of desserts available. We'll be back again and again if this first visit was any indication! Cute bar area up front - a nice patio with some seats out front - and located in the adorable Hilltop shopping so walkable to tons of other stuff if you want to make an afternoon out of it.

    Hibiscus margaritas
    Lisa O.

    I cannot believe I have not posted a review on COBALT yet. We go here quite often and we have also had parties here. Always great service. This is my friends hang out place. Great place for drinks, food and hanging out. We get different drinks every time we go. They are going to have the perfect drink for you. I like the drink menu because it even tells you what exactly is in the drink. I am a picky Gin drinker and they have my favorite. The Flower box drink has The Botanist gin which is one of my favorite. It's a must try if your a Gin drinker. They have a full bar. Enjoy. The burgers are always good. They use quality beef and the bun is light, fluffy and buttery good. I have had a lot of the menu over the years. The pasta is hot and like comfort food. The soups are pretty good. a little salty for my taste but sometimes I'm in the mood for soup. The fries are like home fries and my whole group loves them. Their food has been consistently good. So if you're looking for a nice place to fellowship with family or friends and want a great drink and good food this is your place to be.

    Beef Wellington w/ mashed potatoes.
    Shay H.

    Edit: I found a long hair in my leftovers from my meal. I have to edit my review bc this is DISGUSTING and so disappointing. Service was good. Only complaint I have is we arrived for our 5:30 PM reservation on Saturday expecting to be able to order from the happy hour menu...only to be told we had to be seated in a certain area to be able to order from that menu (which we were not). That detail is not listed on the online menu. We were, however, offered the opportunity to move to the section where we could order from the menu. Anyway, our server, Leanne, was very pleasant and professional. She helped decide on the menu as it was our first time. I ordered the chicken penne pasta, hubby ordered the smokehouse burger and my MIL ordered the beef Wellington. Our food was great except my MIL food came out cold. We sent it back to be warmed up and it came back with a larger portion, hot, and her steak was still cooked as she requested. Overall, I rate this restaurant 4 and I would return again.

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    Virna L.

    Service was fast, server was nice and very patient since we took some time to figure out what to order. We didn't like our booth, so we opted to move to another table with no issues whatsoever. It was very light evening, with a few parties dining in the back room, very quiet, conversations went on seamlessly. Now the food... the she crab soup was too soupy (liquid and runny) as opposed to a more chowder thick like soup base. I was not a fan, you could hardly see any crab meat. It would have been better if they added more visible extenders like celery, onions, chopped red peppers along with the crab meat to make it more delightful to consume. But to each his own. I'm not a fan. As for the duck, I asked for it to be cooked in medium temperature, boy, was I wrong, it should have been medium well or well done. It was savory and the concept of having that apple sauce was a good idea, but I finished it but again, I'm not a fan. My friends had the branzino and salmon which appeared nicely cooked, the skin was left crunchy, that was a good choice. The classic burger had a lot of fries and served on a nice wooden platter. Overall three and a half stars for me.

    Petite filet mignon
    Michele R.

    Ordered: Fried green tomatoes Petite filet mignon Both of our filets weren't prepared as ordered but they weren't so raw we couldn't eat it, one was close. I know a lot of chefs are very stuck in how they want to prepare a meal, but if you ask it to be prepared a certain way because that's how you're okay to eat it then that should be honored. The servers were very good and attentive and the ambiance was nice. It was a quiet rainy evening so guessing it's probably a lot louder when the weather isn't keeping everyone at home. I would go back and try different things off of the menu, which seems to have a really good variety.

    Beef Short Rib with mushroom risotto and veggies
    Lai Wun C.

    Long time lurker, first time diner. My mom and I came here to try out their food. I got a cup of she crab soup, and I'm a big fan of risotto so I ordered the Shrimp & Scallops Risotto. My mom ordered the Short Ribs Risotto. I'm not a fan of the she crab soup. It was sweet like sugary so I felt weird coming from a soup. The amount of crab meat was decent however. The Shrimp and Scallop risotto howerer, is phenomenal. The shrimp might need more salt but it was very fresh and huge. The scallop is cooked perfectly and buttery. The risotto is chessy and thicc. It was also mixed with dried tomato and spinach, which give the whole dish more flavor. The potion is also generous and I just finished the seafood and took the rest of the risotto home and made 2 meals out of it. The short rib risotto is not bad. The demi glaze has a strong aroma of red wine, the risotto is very mushroom-ish and also cheesy like the shrimp & scallop one. The only complaint is the short rib has no fat in it so it was kinda rubbery. I'd suggest them to use the meat near the bones cuz most of the time they come with fat and the meat will be more juicy and tender. We finished off with a tiramisu to share, which is awesome. It is not too sweet like I prefer, and the amount is fair for $10. There's a ladyfinger stuck out for us to dip and eat, and I've never tried that. Needless to say I learned a new way to eat my tiramisu and it was interesting! Overall the food was great but there can be some improvement on certain food. Another reason I can't give out all 5 star was the price. I've had seafood and steak dishes just as good or better but it's not $39-42 for just the dish with no sides and stuff. I really wanted to try the beef wellington but it was like $55. They do burger nights but the special ones were still $15 each( Is that really a deal???)

    Catalin Dulce de Leche Cream, Puff Pastry & Nutella Sauce
    Jada G.

    I'm not sure why, but when I heard "Grille" I didn't think this place would be as good as it turned out to be! Cobalt Grille was a more upscale than I imagined. It was a very elegant place in my opinion! The vibes were immaculate. Perfect for a date night, celebration or just a night out with friends/family. The environment I would was was a little loud, as the restaurant was completely full. We had a party of 8 and the seating was a little tight between other parties, however I will say after having the food and the service from the staff, I completely did not mind haha. Our waiter was perfection. He was serving so many other tables and was very still very accommodating despite our big party. We ordered a Flaming Spanish Coffee (unfortunately I didn't get a picture of this!) and he had never served it himself before but took the time to learn how so he could do it for our table! He saw us struggling to take a selfie as well and he helped us out by taking it for us too :) As for the food, everything, and I mean everything, we had and ordered was exquisite! The Beef Carpaccio had the option to be served with a mini cooking stone which I thought was unique (I've never been offered this before!). The beef carpaccio was seasoned to perfection! I wanted to order more. The she crab soup was perfectly creamy and loaded with chunks of crab, a little spicy but still delicious! My entree was the Beef Short Rib and this came with seasoned risotto and seasoned veggies. This entree was so good, I didn't even need my knife to cut the beef because it was so tender! The veggies were a little too seasoned for me BUT when paired with the risotto and beef, it was the perfect harmony. The combination was amazing, nothing was dry and the flavors itself were exquisite! I was so full after eating half but my partner loved it so much he ate the rest even after eating his dish haha. Lastly, the desserts. We had the Catalin Dulce de Leche cream, puff pastry & nutella sauce and it was sheer perfection. The puff pastry was so flaky and delicate, and again, I didn't need a knife to cut through this! It was rich and sweet but not too overwhelming. As was the crème brûlée cheesecake pictured and the coconut cake (not pictured)! Everything was so delicate yet filling. It was the perfect way to end the night. I loved everything about this place! I would definitely come back here for any occasion and have already recommended it to my whole family!

    Petite Petit Filet Mignon, Mussels, Beef Carpaccio, side of Fries
    Danielle J.

    Normally I nose up at shopping plaza restaurants, but this one exceeded expectations. Very welcoming employees. Cozy ambiance. We ordered a shmorgageboard of food and it all was delicious. Other than my broccolini being slightly undercooked and hard to cut, it was the perfect mom's night out.

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    From walking in the door to paying the bill, it was a refreshing experience and delicious meal.

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    I ordered two bowels of she crab soup. I tasted zero crab- crazy that I paid that much money for soup broth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    I Went today for happy hour. It was delicious. The service was great. The ambience was really good... I'll definitely be back 10/10

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    Chicken Penne Pasta is absolutely incredible! Usually the specials are pretty amazing too, just great unique flavors

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    This place is a classy place to eat. Great for a date night with your wifey. It was summer so we got to eat outside .

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