I wanted to treat my wife to a unique opportunity on her birthday. So we tried the new 5 star steak house in Ashburn. Probably the worst dining experience I have ever had at a 5 star steak house. I ordered the NY strip bone in medium, and it was an undersized portion and over cooked. My wife order a rib eye, and same experience, over cooked and had a big chuck on fatty materials, yet underdetermined. I will never venture there again, I will remain loyal to my other favorites, to include Mortons. Buyer beware. read more

I've been waiting for a great steakhouse to come to the Ashburn area. Put pretty disappointed on my first visit. Had dinner at the bar, the food? EXCELLENT, the decor? EXCELLENT.. The bar tenders knowledge of wine? EXTREMELY POOR.. I tasted 4 wines on the menu before I found a nice wine. I told the bar tender what type of wine I was looking for and he just started bringing little glasses.. Apparently didn't know very much. Normally I wouldn't care but if I'm spending $175 on a meal for 1. Then I expect a phenomenal experience with knowledgeable and friendly staff.. It's a great place but staff changed need to be made, or management needs to catch everyone up to speed.. Will go here again, but just for the food read more

DC Prime is a premium steak house. It's probably about the most expensive place in the area, although it's no more expensive than it's competition further in towards DC. The prime advantage to this location is the high quality food without having to drive to Reston/Tyson's/McLean, as there's little competition out this way. It's pretty much everything you would expect in a high end place. They source the meat and fish from specific providers of high quality ingredients. Fish is flown in fresh every day from around the world. All sides are a-la carte, and quite delicious. They even have the special occasion fun items, like the Tomahawk Ribeye, complete with 2 foot long rib bone! Service is always excellent. A extremely well stocked bar (including some things many others around here do not stock) and a decent wine list round it out. While I've only been for dinner, there is first come first served seating in the bar, and a somewhat lower priced bar menu. I'l told it is good, and want to try it some day. If I had to knock them for something, it's not being open for lunch. Now, could they make lunch work every day of the week? Perhaps not out here. However a great burger special for lunch Friday-Saturday-Sunday might be nice. read more

The Hubsters and I finally got to check this place out this past Friday night. We were so excited to have a good steak house close to us! We'll start with the good: the service was excellent, from start to finish. Our server was Des, and she was just delightful! (Knowledgeable and attentive, but not intrusive ... Five stars!) We each had cocktails (Sazerac, which he liked, and lemon basil vodka Collins, which was strong, but good.) We had lobster bites for the appetizer and they did not disappoint. And the dessert - Creme brûlée - was wonderful: creamy, smooth, perfect crunchy topping! Now the parts that could use a little work. The steaks were wonderful cuts (I had the bone-in filet, hubs had the Wagyu), and they were PERFECTLY cooked ... But we both thought they were way too salty for our taste. The sides (sautéed spinach and wild mushrooms) were underwhelming in flavor (bland), but we ended up being thankful for that, given the extreme saltiness of the steaks. Hubs also thought that the Wagyu was too rich for his taste, but he was happy to have tried it. We ended the evening with a drink on their patio ... Again amazing service (Kevin) and the space is lovely. Would we come back? Yes, provided we could get little or no seasoning on the steaks. We would try other sides and maybe some of the accompaniments. We only give four stars because the salt was so overwhelming to us. Definite potential for 5 stars. read more

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So first off, I'm not much of a steak person (I know; if you look at some of my latest reviews, I went to a coffee bar and I'm not a coffee person, and I went to a pie place and I'm not a pie person XD), so if you're looking for a steak connoisseur review, scroll a little further :) In terms of ambience and service, 5 stars most definitely; I really enjoyed the experience of the restaurant. However, given that it does cater to the more affluent, I believe indoor smoking is allowed. As an asthmatic, that was admittedly a bit hard on me, but that's understandably their policy. I ordered seared sea scallops, which came with truffle cream pappardelle and wild mushrooms. The scallops were deliciously fresh and not overly fishy. The pappardelle tasted overpoweringly mushroom-y, but that might simply be the taste of truffle cream. It was unquestionably overpriced. Regardless of the quality of the ingredients, presentation and taste were sorely lacking when judged with a $42 price tag. I also tried the lobster bites, calamari, steak fries, and lobster mac, all of which were nothing spectacular. I wouldn't have minded a meal comprised solely of their appetizers and sides. Overall, it is a lovely, but overpriced restaurant to enjoy a luxurious meal with company. read more

Our first time dining here tonight although we live in the neighborhood (1L). Service was excellent and not stuffy. Owner being on site was nice but would have appreciated him stopping by our table as he did others. Food quality and quantity were both very good. I would definitely replace the steak fries. They are over-cooked potato wedges. Otherwise, all of our food was well prepared. read more

With COVID and me being extra cautious, restaurant did Help us seat at an isolated spot. Overall indoor and outdoor seating is spaced out well. We did sit outside next to fireplace and once the tent had just 1 table occupied they moved us to a comfortable spot on the end to make us comfortable. Food and drinks are great. We filled up on appetizers and had all of them. Desserts were great too sized right and just right amount of sugar. Will be back for entrees sometime soon. read more

This place is the gem of Ashburn, holds candles to BLT, Imperfecto in DC, Del Mar at the wharf and Mortons. Service is pristine, servers are personable and discreet, drinks are fully leaded, and private rooms and terraces offer leisure dining experiences for all party sizes and occasions. Seafood preparation and presentation is superb, the variety of steaks and side dishes is vast, and the atmosphere supports everyone, 5*s all the way! read more

These guys know steak, Chef sure they know quality ingredients. Easily one of the finest steaks I have ever eaten. My bone in dry aged strip steak was full of rich beefy flavor, very tender and cooked medium to perfection. Great caesar salad, sides were top notch. Very enjoyable fine dining dining experience in a more casual setting. Staff could not have been more inviting and warm. Tell you this that steak has me wanting for more! read more

This place is THE place in Ashburn area!! Every time I've been there, they have consistently been awesome!!! Went here for my birthday and Brittany was our server, her knowledge of the steaks and the menu was very informative. Her suggestions on wine and the food were spot on!! Can't say enough about how great a server she was, she made my birthday dinner so fantastic!! Make sure you ask for her and say "Scott from Chicago recommends her!!! " On another occasion we had Morgan as a server she was equally as attentive and superbly awesome!! Ask about the aging process of the Steaks!! They were so delicious!!! Both of these servers were just so so on top of their game!! Before and after dinner we were at the bar.. and Chelsea was our bartender... amazing amazing knowledge and great suggestions!!! She was just a superb person !! This is now my favorite place!! I wish I could give them more then 5 Stars!! One of the best bourbon and scotch selections I've seen!!! read more

After researching locations for 50th Birthday party we went with DC Prime. The menu options were amazing. Nazie, their amazing event planner, made planning the evening, not only easy, but enjoyable. The day of the dinner the room was prepared and we were able to plug in our wifi and have screenshots for the guest of honor. Everyone...I mean everyone raved about the food. I personally had a 16 ribeye that was to die for. The sides were amazing (seriously, the mashed potatoes were next level). Head server was on point making sure the evening went smoothly. The servers engaged were so professional and attentive. Thank you DC Prime for making this 50th Birthday event memorable. I'm looking forward and excited for our next reservation. read more

What fine dinning is all about This is a perfect place for that special occasion, or if you are looking to impress. Starting with the elegance of the dinning room, continuing with the great service and concluding with some of the best food you will try. I was pleasantly surprised to learn we have this great option in this part of Northern Virginia. I strongly recommend DC Prime. read more

Great experience! Food is pricey but worth the money. Steaks cooked to perfection. Sides we're mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts- divine! Drinks are good too!! We came on a Friday night at 7 and it was not busy so no reservations needed. Enjoyed our food immensely and will be back!! read more

super good GOT RID OF GARLIC BREAD. RICK, BRING BACK GARLIC BREAD. good fries and truffle aioli and good truffle butter. i like the tomato salad and the truffle aioli is AMAZING. read more

Wow. I'm still thinking about the prime ribeye cut we had here on the next day. If you want a good steak in terms of quality, char boil, and seasoning this is THE place. My 16 ounce ribeye was phenomenal in terms of the way it was prepared in a high degree charred to the texture and the seasoning was flavored perfectly. The ambience could use some work. Perhaps darker and the seating felt kind of uncomfortable in the open area vs. the booths. Management seemed interested in the quality of service although they didn't stop by our table. The Caesar salad had cold romaine and lightly seasoned with dressing. The 1 lb loaded potato was spectacular and gargantuan. You will spend a tiny fortune here for a meal but a good quality meal read more

The food, service and atmosphere is lovely. It was such a wonderful surprise here in Ashburn. We will definitely be back..an absolute Do Over! We had a delicious spread..you should say yes to these - lobster mac n' cheese - lobster bites - crab legs - bone in filet - cream spinach All yum yum read more

DC Prime Steaks - Seafood tower lobster bites, crab cakes, BBQ shrimp - Steakhouses Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Terrible service - mediocre food - so disappointing. We took our 17 yr old to celebrate his birthday. We were planning on a wonderful dining experience. Although the server was nice, she clearly needed more training. Not her fault. Our appetizers came out very slow. Ok. Not the end of the world. We then ordered dinner and sides. The dinner came very undercooked even though we were explicit on what we wanted. They took them back but left all the sides to get cold. Brought back the same dinners just cooked more. Spoke with Jason about our disappointment and that sides are now cold, meat is twice cooked. He was condescending at best. Rude even. Left without dinner. This was our second time at DC Prime. 1st time service was awful but we figured it happens. 2nd and last time. Save your $$$ for a restaurant that has quality servers and knows how to provide a great dining experience. You get more value from Wendy's than from DC Prime. read more

This place was phenomenal. Service was courteous and timely. Food was unbelievable well done and flavorful. It was a great place to have you anniversary or celebrate any special event read more

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There are not enough stars on Yelp that I could give for this place. My best friend and I went last weekend for her continued bday celebration. She had bragged about this place since she had been 3 days prior. The staff amazing and every restaurant needs a Glenn. The food was so good we ate another meal even after having dessert. The restaurant bar has a good pour and the bar bites are reasonable price and very good portion. There is patio with a great view makes you feel right at home. I live an 1 hour away and this will be a place a visit often. read more

We had the best experience with our server/waiter Jason (highly recommend him as we can't say enough positive things about him...he deserves 10/10 stars) . Hands down best service, food, and atmosphere. My husband and I went for our anniversary after being recommended this place by friends. The only regret we have, is not going sooner! You defiantly get what you pay for. read more

DC Prime is a classic steakhouse offering all of your usual fare. The wine list is pretty extensive and they offer happy hour specials at the bar from 4-6 daily. The Tomahawk steal was recommended but I actually enjoyed the ribeye more. We ordered sides of Au Gratin potatoes, brussel sprouts, and creamed corn which had a nice touch of bacon. Everything was cooked well and the desserts were also good. This is a solid steak house for the DC area but not the best I've been to. read more

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DC Prime is our favorite local steakhouse. Love the lobster bites, ribeye filet, loaded baked potato, grilled asparagus, and steak fries. Hubby loves the surf and turf w/ NY strip and tempura lobster tail. Will try different sides and appetizers next time. read more

DC Prime Steaks - 10 oz ribeye filet and grilled asparagus - Steakhouses Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Dukes at this stunning place on Saturday night as a celebratory evening and it's the boo. Atmosphere is very elegant, chic, and very Chicago like speakeasy-Red velvet draped booths, that allows an experience of its own. Started off with the Lump crabmeat, which was absolutely Delish, accompanied by a homemade cocktail sauce that was superb, as well as a homemade Tartar sauce that's rich in Vinegar. Ended up ordering the 28oz. Porterhouse, which was great, however, I wish it was like most great steakhouse Porterhouses, where it's cut up in big chunks then served, but still good. Au Gratin and wild mushrooms as sides; full of flavor and very cheesy! Server (John) was very attentive and very enthusiastic about the menu, as he made several recommendations, and so was the Sommelier who picked out the bottle of red for us (Craig). Definitely will be back. read more

Wife's birthday wish to eat filet mignon. So we head over to this lavish steakhouse. As far as high end decor goes it was very nice but it didn't wow me. Admittedly our standards are high in this regard. The service was awesome, prompt attentive and discreet when necessary. Kudos to the waitstaff! As for my steak, I ordered it well done. I know usually this means medium well but for $55 I expect it to be expertly prepared. The server suggested we slice them to check if they're prepared to order and mine was pink. Well done is not supposed to be pink so they took it back to fix it and of course when it returned it was charred on the outside. Normally I would have made them try again but it was a celebration so I let it go. My wife, who is a connesieur of filet mignon loved her cut. Said it was perfectly prepared. I had a bite the next day and echoed her sentiment. Sides that are shared are well portioned, we had asparagus and mushrooms. The asparagus was prepared perfectly although I prefer less stem. There were some tougher part near the base but I guess I should have ordered asparagus tips (not on the menu) to avoid the extra chewing. Blue champagne was just average.I also had a whiskey smash which was served in a copper cup with so much ice it looked like a snow cone.I would have been better off ordering whiskey neat. But again I digress the presentation was memorable but the drink itself was too light for a whiskey IMO. While I give three stars my wife would go four because it was her pick plus she really enjoyed the overall atmosphere. Conclusion...great atmosphere great service and quality. For $100 a person I expected excelence as far as the food goes and it fell short of that. read more

Service was sub par but the food and wine more than makes up for. No high chairs for kids FYI. read more

Food was good. Love the char on the filet. Service lacking. Waiter was nice but didn't explain menu or features or recommendations. Didn't ask us on doneness of steaks. We ordered dessert but never asked if we wanted coffee. During dessert he gave us out check!? Weird. Okay, we will go now. Place is pretty heavy cigar smell. read more

Been to DC Prime a few times. Food has always been good. Staff very friendly. Sometimes service can be slow even for a find dinning restaurant but the atmosphere makes up for it. read more

I've been driving past the restaurant daily and seeing the sign along Route 7 which says "Opening Summer 2015" I kept seeing lights inside but figured it was last minute pre-opening work still being done. Last night we drove up to see the restaurant up close and realized that all the parking is on the north side of the restaurant, barely visible from the Route 7 highway. Seeing a full parking lot, we decided to try it out. The architecture is stunning. The main dining room is truly a beautiful showplace. The private room(s?) looked quite attractive, too. The gleaming kitchen is visible through a huge picture window. The staff was friendly, efficient, and attentive. Even though they had only been open for about three days, there didn't seem to be any visible teething pains. Everything seemed to be running smoothly and the food was delicious. We had a filet mignon and the salmon. The filet was juicy, tender, and tasty. The salmon was also over the top if slightly underdone in the center. The sides (creamed spinach and roasted mushrooms) were also great additions to our meal. Glasses of a tasty Malbec helped enhance our dinner. A huge slice of delicious Key Lime Pie and coffee topped off the meal. Their prices are high and the entire menu is ala carte, as you would expect in a high-end steak house. The servings are commensurate with the prices. No doubt that you're getting what you pay for. We did have one complaint: we got too much. Smaller servings (and appropriately smaller prices) would have made the meal perfect. We marveled at their selection of steaks including a 28 ounce Porterhouse for $99 and a truly gargantuan 38 ounce Bone-in Ribeye for $85. We wondered if they had a cardiologist on their payroll! :-) Only two of the 10 steak options were under 10 ounces. Several of the large steaks sounded quite appetizing but their sheer size discouraged us from sampling them. Likely we'll come back in a few weeks after they settle in to a normal routine. Hopefully they will have accommodated those of us who don't have outsize, bottomless pit stomachs to fill. We gave it three stars, not to downgrade it but we feel that "A-OK" reflected our reaction. Don't know that we'd be comfortable calling ourselves fans of the restaurant but A-OK places are those we like and patronize on occasional special occasions. We regularly patronize establishments which we would rate as being fans. We'll definitely come back, but I doubt that we'll be calling it a regular (weekly? monthly?) tradition. read more

I don't often come here for dinner, but, when I have, the service is always stellar. The steaks are cooked the way I like them (in an extremely hot oven). What I really want to mention is the bar service. The bartenders have always been great. Chelsea is typically there when I've been to happy hours and special events with friends. She is fantastic and gets drinks and food orders out lighting quick. Credit is due when it's deserved and is certainly deserved. Will be back! read more

Once you get past the initial rush of machismo and adrenaline that comes with eating at a "real steak house", disappointment sets in. Service is slow, even on a Tuesday when half the tables are empty. Then, finally, comes a pithy, undercooked shrimp appetizer. While waiting for service, you notice the warped paneling surrounding the booths which makes the whole place seem cheap. However, when the steaks and sides finally arrive, they are delicious. Still, you leave thinking that it wasn't worth the price given the poor service and other options in the area and wonder how long this place will stick around given how empty it was and that they can't afford to fix the warped woodwork. read more

I echo some of the folks who have already mentioned this on here, but while the food was superb, the service was just MEH. AMBIANCE: Lots of seating inside. Very fancy. There are some nice booth seating. We went on a Saturday night and it was not overly crowded. FOOD: New York Strip: Great flavors, cooked to perfection. Nothing to complain here Maple Leaf Duck Breast: Extremely tender and good portion. I would definitely get this dish again! The entrees do not come with sides. You have to purchase them as extra on the side if you want any accompaniments. I recommend their Loaded Baked Potato. It's a great side to share between two people. SERVICE: Our waitress asked if we wanted bread when she took our order and we said yes. When our entrees arrived, the bread was still not out yet and we inquired with her. She looked confused and dazed and said she'd bring out the bread shortly. Took about another 5 minutes for her to take it out and not even an apology. She was not very attentive at all. I had made a reservation for my husband at this restaurant because it was his birthday. The lady taking my reservation had said that birthday reservations came with a dessert with a candle at the end. On the day of our dinner, I confirmed everything and was reminded that this was for a birthday dinner. At the end, our waitress did not even bring out my husband's dessert. I had to remind her in front of him, when I wanted it to be a surprise. So disappointing. For a restaurant where one can easily spend $70pp+, their service is not up to par at all. Not even for a casual restaurant. read more

Had dinner here last night in celebratory of a birthday earlier in the week. The scarcity of my postings should speak enough, demonstrating how strongly I feel to be urged to review this place. To be brutally honest, that was the worst upscale dinner I've ever had. The quality and flavor of the food was severely lacking, as was the execution. Granted, I'm only referring to my entree and accompaniments. Unfortunately that's the main reason I go out to dinner, not for the appetizers and salad. I ordered a 12oz. filet cooked medium rare, asking it on the rarer side - waiter stated that they cooked their steaks on the rarer side. (I should have ordered rare). It came out medium plus and had charring on the edges that were crispy and tasted like charcoal. Understand that I do enjoy a nice char, but this was well past that point. I cut around and ending up eating the center of the steak since it was mildly pink in hat portion. I also ordered it Oscar style with bearnaise and crab meat, and it was the saddest, most tasteless Oscar I've ever had. To top it all off, the steak was under seasoned and I doubt had any butter. The best part of the entree was our baked potato, which still lacked ordinary salt. I didn't want to send my steak back since I was only relatively hungry after our appetizer and salad, which were both great. Sadly, those were the best tasting items of the whole night. Their wine list is lacking, and the food is overpriced for the quality. I've had better steaks and sides from OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE! Better off going to Tysons Corner or D.C. to get a decent meal for that price. Our waiter was very nice and well-paced so he did a great job. Unfortunately we agreed that's not enough to come back. Ever. read more

I had high hopes and expectations for this new restaurant in town. Boy was I let down! Before we went I looked at the menu and saw the prices and expected based on the prices that the service, atmosphere and food would be great. Fooled me, I didn't get any of the three. The service was terrible, not bad, terrible! Most of the food was good but not all of it. People were dressed from shorts and jeans to professional. If you're coming here for a business dinner I would think again. I will say that the manager did a great job coming over and apologizing for both the wait staff and the chefs. Unfortunately by the time the mood was already set but at least the manager tried. Will I give it another shot? I doubt it. read more

Made a reservation through Christian jaxson with ease. We got a nice booth, it was very comfy. Our server was matt and he was AWESOME! Very attentive and very helpful with recommending things and describing flavors and helping me choose which side when I was conflicted between two choices, and he was over all a really nice guy. We started off with crab legs and a crabcake as the appetizer. I'm from Maryland so I take crabcakes very seriously and it was delicious! It was not full of filler or over mixed. It had nice sized lumps of crab in it and the flavor was too notch. The crab legs were the best I have ever had! Not sure how they cook them but they were amazing, and the garlic butter for dipping complemented it well. I got the new york strip and it was cooked perfectly (medium rare) and was tender and flavorful. For the sides I got au gratin potatoes and they were delicious and very cheesy. I also got the brussel sprouts (recommended by our server matt) and I was not disappointed. They were very flavorful. And not over cooked, and the complimented the steak really well! The atmosphere was also very nice, dimly lit and calming, perfect for my date night. read more

We have decided to give a try to DC Prime for our New Year night out. Me and my husband were not impressed with the food at all, considering the price especially. My husband have said that his steak was very small and dry. My steak was not easy to chew and it definitely did not seemed like a 22 oz steak. We had to ask our waiter for bread before the dinner and he brought us four very extremely thin cut bread that was elastic. The only thing we liked was the wild mushrooms. We were hoping that our desert and coffee was going to be better, but unfortunately that was somewhat disappointment too. My husband has ordered the senators pie and he could not bite in to it :))) The pie was so hard, we needed a knife to cut it, like a steak knife. My Creme Brûlée was good. We both have ordered cappuccino, which was sooo small and cold. Also, the table we were seated was horrible. It was right by the entrance and people were standing there waiting for an empty table. We felt extremely uncomfortable that people would watch us eat and getting anxious to sit at a table. I don't understand why restaurants don't think about adding a nice sitting room for their costumers??? Would we go back to this restaurant for another dinner? I don't think so. We end up going here, because Ruth's Chris did not have any reservations available for NY eve. Overall experience for us was not great. We were both disappointed! read more

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I did not have a good experience. Servers forgot about us, we did not get greeted for over 10 minutes. Management had to intervene. Had a bad cut of steak with grizzle. I poured my own wine twice in full view of a server. Great place if you don't care, but for the price, it could have been much better. PLEASE ban the use of straws, or at least make sure customers have to ask for them and not automatically provide them. Better yet, switch to biodegradable straws and make customers happy with your responsiveness to responsible straw use. read more

Went on a first date and I don't usually go to "nice" restuarants so I was impressed once I walked in. The hostess greeted us kindly and led us to a table right away. From there our waiter greeted us and right off the back I could tell he was very friendly and personable. He gave us his recommendations and I was so intrigued by it that I decided to order the meal he recommended which was the Mero Sea Bass Steak. While our food was preparing, I scoped out the rest of the restaurant. It was quiet, a perfect setting for a date, and the lights were dim but not too dim that you couldn't see. The ambiance was incredible and for a date it set a nice mood. Our food came and I instantly noticed everything was hot and fresh. The sea bass was delicious! Meat fell right off. If you decide to get sides, they bring enough to easily share between two people. I ordered a side of asparagus and I had to take the rest home. My date offered to buy a wine but I wasn't sure what kind I wanted so I asked our waiter for his recommendation. I told him I liked sweet wines so he immediately recommended a Moscato and let me tell you, it was one of the best wines I've ever had! All in all, the service, food, and experience was great! Definitely recommend. read more

Wow! Simply wow!!! Great NYE dinner that lived up to the fanfare. Perfect service from a reserved but very humorous waiter who juggled a large private party and our table with aplomb. The "by glass" Cabernet selection was limited - given the extensive wine list, but did not diminish our evening. Ribeye fillet was cooked perfectly medium rare. The creamed corn and steak fries were more than our party of three could enjoy. Crab legs with drawn butter brought smiles to a discerning palette. Finally - the key lime pie was more than decadent. We appreciated the attentive owner stop by to check on our dining experience. A+++ experience. read more

Went tonight for my second time for wife's birthday. Both times, service was absolutely top notch. I got 22 ounce bone in ribeye. Wife got filet trio sampler, which is 3 small filets with different sauces. She substituted chimichuri for truffle butter. Both were cooked perfectly and both of us were incredibly happy with our choice. This time, we got brussel sprouts & au gratin potato's. Last time, we got cremed spinach & brussel sprouts. I remember spinach as just being okay. The roasted brussel sprouts are the best I've had anywhere. They cook them with bacon and God only knows what else, but they are delicious. Au gratin potato's were also excellent. A great meal & we will definitely be back. Great food, great service, and great atmosphere...you can't go wrong here read more

For someone who has high standards in steaks: I was blown away. Food was 10/10 and service followed the same trend.