Had a nice birthday dinner here with a friend! While I've definitely had better steaks elsewhere, the food was still good and service was pleasant and helpful. I got the surf and turf (4/5): 6 oz prime filet mignon, 8 oz Maine lobster tail, and au gratin potatoes. I appreciated the server's offer to de-shell the lobster. I was satisfied with the meal, but the quality and taste was just slightly under expectations. We also shared a side of the Mac and cheese, which was huge, and tasty. Because it was my birthday, they gave me a free 1/2 slice of blueberry cheesecake, which was delicious! It's not on the menu, and only served as a birthday treat. It was quite dark inside the restaurant, and the vibes were nice with plenty of seating. Parking was easy in the lot. read more

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I had a wonderful experience at Forbes Mill Steakhouse in Los Gatos. The atmosphere was elegant and welcoming, making it an excellent choice for professional events, business dinners, and special occasions. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and the service was outstanding. Our waiter, Ben, was especially attentive, professional, and knowledgeable. He made sure everything was taken care of and helped create a smooth and enjoyable dining experience. I truly appreciated his warm hospitality and attention to detail. I highly recommend Forbes Mill for anyone looking for an exceptional meal and excellent service in Los Gatos. read more

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The bartenders and staff are friendly and professional. Our waitress checked up on us periodically and never left us waiting. The food was good. Mac and cheese was amazing. Calamri, the best ive had. The ribeye steak was ok. I didn't like the seasoning. I should have gotten a ny strip (my choice of steak). The patio was beautiful and not too crowded. 9/10 dinner read more

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I am a huge fan of Forbes Mill. The service is always delightful. Our waters are never empty, and the staff are always very kind and informative. I am a big stickler when it comes to steak quality and Forbes Mill delivers. The cook is always spot on. The sauces are decadent. You end up wiping your plate clean. The rooms are dimly lit, but you can still read the menus. It's a very relaxing environment. We go to Forbes Mill for every anniversary and birthday. read more

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Wonderful service and everything was delicious! A late retirement dinner celebration. read more

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Forbes Mill Steakhouse is nestled into a cozy shopping center with plenty of parking. Surrounded by a quiet suburban neighborhood, Forbes Mill serves many families in the area. Businesses casual attire is recommended but not required. The service is what would expect for the area: honest, earnest, and friendly. Recommendations were appropriate however I've never seen a steakhouse not offer at least one pinot noir by the glass to start a meal. Nevertheless, their "by the bottle" menu carried a good variety. Overall, these were not the highest quality of steaks but were ok for price. The experience was pleasant and the desert was lovely. read more

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From start to finish this place is top-tier! I loved every moment. What upscale experience for a restaurant. We were greeted. We walked in with smiles, and we were seated in an excluded area where it felt very intimate. The ambience was dim so I gave it that romantic feel. We were greeted by our server, Kathy. She was all smiles and very detailed about the menu and drinks. We ordered the appetizers, which was the calamari and the prawns and the spring rolls. The drinks came up first which was nice and then our fresh platter which was nicely presented came out. What can I say? It was a burst of flavors all over this platter! Compliments to chef! After we were done eating, our amazing server came back to take our order. She was so kind and polite very detailed. She was interested in what we were celebrating and talking about it which I thought was really unique. We had told her we were there celebrating me finishing school and finishing up the year teaching. Then we went to order our main entrée which was the steak and lobster tail with the mashed potatoes. We also got an order of the asparagus and mac & cheese. When I say the food came out popping hot, it came out hot and ready. Once we were able to dig in, it was some of the best lobster main tail melted in my mouth I have ever had. The steak was cooked perfectly. It was so soft and delightful with the fluffy mashed potatoes. The mac & cheese burst it with flavors one of my favorite mac & cheese yet. I have had mini mac & cheese and this one was incredible! This area was cooked perfectly and it was soft but had a crunch still to it. My hats off for this chef! The chef here can really cook and they have a unique presentation, which is very professional and mind blowing! Then it was time for dessert which we had the blueberry cheesecake and the chocolate lava cake! They were both also yummy and had caramel drizzle, and the chocolate lava cake was oozing with chocolate. We loved every minute of this experience it was such a good way to build a core memory. Kathy was the best server yet. I would highly recommend asking for her when coming to the steakhouse for her service. Also, I would like to give five stars to the chef. This place is truly blessed with an amazing chef. He's probably definitely the backbone of this restaurant. We will definitely come back, and we want to thank Forbes for such a great experience. Thanks again! read more

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Came back for my wife's birthday after having such a great experience a couple months ago, and this place still delivers. The ribeye was just as good as we remembered, cooked as requested and flavor was cool. The shrimp was much better this time around but the cream of spinach and spring rolls did not hit the spot for me. Service this time around felt a little more rushed than our first visit, but everyone was still friendly and everything came out correctly. The restaurant had a lively energy to it, which we enjoy for a nice dinner out. It's a bit darker inside than I expected. Overall, another good experience. read more

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Came here to celebrate a birthday and was content with out experience. The ambiance is very dark... I almost considered taking out my phone and using the flashlight. I personally think it's a little TOO dark. While it's a nice establishment, I could hear people at the bar watching sports, so it kind of took away from the experience a bit. The service was ok, friendly and efficient. The food was good as well, nothing too memorable. Overall, I did enjoy my experience here. It's a solid steakhouse. read more

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Came here on a random Tuesday night and the place was pretty busy. We were greeted and seated promptly on arrival. Our waiter was Eduardo and he was amazing! He was very attentive and provided great service. The bread and butter were delicious! Also, enjoyed the massive wedge salad. Highly recommend it! read more

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The drinks and food here are INCREDIBLE! To drink, we had a variety of cocktails: Gin Martini, Smokey Diablo, Furious George, and Negroni. The martini and Negroni were classics well done, and the Furious George was unique and delicious! It does have a kick, so be warned. To eat, we had the blackened ribeye, the grass fed filet mignon with peppercorn sauce, and the ahi tuna. The steaks and tuna were well seasoned and cooked to perfection. The accompaniments paired well the with proteins and were tasty. To finish our meal, we had the flourless chocolate torte and the tiramisu. Both were rich and yummy, a perfect end to the meal. The espresso martini and the Irish coffee were expertly crafted and matched well with the desserts. Really nice inside but comfortable. Perfect place for an upscale Friday night dinner! We were seated right away and our order was taken quickly too. If you're looking for a fancy restaurant for dinner with an impressive steak menu with cocktails and desserts too; check out Forbes Mill Steakhouse! read more

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Hubby and I came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary and were able to make a reservation the day before after having to pivot from our original plans. We were seated in a booth, and our server was incredibly sweet and friendly right from the start. I think the host may have misread the reservation notes because we were initially given "Happy Birthday" menus. We mentioned it to our server, and she quickly brought us new menus that said "Happy Anniversary." A small detail, but very much appreciated. We started with the calamari, which was delicious. Our steaks had great flavor, and for sides we ordered the loaded mashed potatoes and the loaded mac and cheese. In hindsight, getting two "loaded" sides was probably too much. The mashed potatoes were good, but I think I would've preferred a simple baked potato. The loaded mac and cheese, however, was incredible and something I'd absolutely order again. At the end of dinner, we were brought a complimentary Happy Anniversary dessert, which was such a thoughtful and appreciated touch. The only downside was that the bar was directly behind our booth. There was a game on, and it got pretty loud with cheering, which made it feel a bit more like a sports bar at times. Aside from that, the ambiance was nice and the restaurant felt classy and well-suited for a special celebration. read more

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Man oh man was this not the best steak I've had in a while! I've been to almost every steakhouse in San Francisco, as they are known for their steakhouses. Now that I live on this side of town, I finally tried this place after having it bookmarked for some months. The steak was cooked to perfection, juicy and buttery. It was not overcooked or undercooked. It was beyond my expectations. All the other dishes we had were also really good including our cocktails. It's a dark cozy vibe in there. And service is great. I'd definitely come back!! read more

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Came here Thursday night to celebrate our 4th year anniversary. We have been to Forbes a few times but were greeted warmly by our waitress Yaren. Yaren was so attentive throughout our evening and patient with taking our orders. She asked us if we came for a special occasion and Yaren surprised us with a Happy Anniversary dessert just as we were about to order one. Yaren later disclosed it was her first night as a waitress here and we were her first table. We would have never known ! She did not seem nervous and was so sweet. Thank you Forbes and Yaren for a delightful night! read more

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I was long overdue for a date night so decided to try this place out. We made reservations online and upon arrival the staff was very friendly and let us pick a booth or a table to sit in. As we sat down, the server came and was super nice and knowledgeable about the menu and made several recommendations which turned out great. We got some drinks, appetizers, main course and dessert to finish off the dinner. The steaks were cooked to perfection and the meat was amazing and super tender. The drinks were delicious, (the only recommendation I would make is to have a paper drink menu, their current drink menu is on a tablet). The dessert was an awesome finishing touch to a delicious meal. Would definitely recommend and will be returning in the future. read more

We just went for our anniversary last minutes and the staff as Always was amazing love Forbes so much read more

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Wow wow wow! I had reservations for dinner we were seated immediately. They were pretty busy so I suggest reservations. The ambiance is nice and dim. Danielle was our server and she was absolutely AMAZING. I had the pear mocktail which was really good. Started with bread which came out warm and was good. To start I had the chili prawns. Honestly I couldve had that as my main it was soooo good and the prawns were huge. I also tried the chicken spring rolls they were okay. For entree I had the salmon it was okay but the mash and creamed spinach where amazing. I dont eat short rib but when I tell you this short rib was cooked to perfection literally melts in your mouth. Danielle brought out a blueberry cheesecake to celebrate which was nice and it was really good. Overall I would come back to try more they have so much to over and thw customer service was amazing. read more

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Went here for my sisters birthday. They made it so special by customizing the menu to say happy birthday to her and bringing out a little happy birthday treat. Food was good, service was great- attentive and knowledgeable. The Resturant was like every classic steakhouse with lots of wood and dim lighting- total vibe! Definitely check it out. read more

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My husband and I had heard good things about Forbes and it's been around for so long that we finally sent the kids off with the parents and had a much needed date night. The ambience is fancy but it seems a little too dark, unnecessarily dark. The service is fantastic as expected for the price point. We both got drinks and they were good. The calamari was good, not the best I've had but definitely solid. Here's where the loss of stars comes in. We both ordered dry aged New York steak and I didn't realize until the next day when we tried the leftovers that only my husbands had been dry aged. The taste was so different and his was so much better. I felt completely robbed by this mistake. It didn't help that the dry aged is also more expensive and I got the wet aged cheaper one but still paid for the dry aged. At this price point, mistakes of this magnitude do not seem acceptable. Even though the food was good, this left such a bad impression on me that I feel I never want to go back. Getting a date night isn't easy for us so I am severely disappointed. I sent an email to the Forbes contact email (not asking for a refund or anything) just to notify them of the mistake and disappointment and never heard anything back. read more

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For starters we went with the garlic Parmesan seasoned Fried Calamari. This appetizer was AMAZING! Me and my wife then split a cowboy cut 20oz bone in ribeye and the shrimp scampi. The shrimp were massive! The steak was delicious and so tasty. They split the dishes for us which was so kind. But let me tell you the star of the show! The butter cake was nice and warm and moist with the gelato vanilla ice cream on top! WOW! A few complaints were that the restaurant was distractingly loud. Also, the parking was very bad. All in all the food more than made up for the parking and noise level. We will be coming back. read more

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Had such a great experience at this steakhouse! The food was absolutely delicious and everything was so yummy. The steak was cooked perfectly, flavorful, and tender. The service was also wonderful and made the whole experience even better. Also had a slice of cheesecake for my birthday celebration. Definitely a place I'd come back to! read more

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Forbes Mill is a nice place for an anniversary. The atmosphere is elegant, and the staff does a great job of making you feel like you're celebrating something special. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the setting. The steak was just average and didn't stand out, especially considering the price. I expected a much better cut and more flavor from a high-end steakhouse. Honestly, if you took an Outback Steakhouse or Texas Roadhouse steak and served it in Forbes Mill's beautiful dining room, I think I would have enjoyed it more. The ambiance is definitely worthy of a special occasion, but the meal itself left me underwhelmed. read more

This interview is long overdue. I was here recently on 2 occasions, Mother's Day and a Retirement Celebration for my dad. Both times we were lucky enough to have Danielle as our server. I have to say that I personally loved the service. We had such a good time that moving forward we will be asking to be seated in Danielle's section as she gives excellent service and is genuinely happy! We were seated a bit early at 4 PM and it was nice and quiet both times. The food was amazing from beginning to end. My dad is someone who likes to salt everything and during both visits to FM he didn't salt anything and said that it was very seasoned and flavorful, as is. Usually my dad complains about everything. But on these 2 occasions, he did not. Lol. Both experiences were 5 stars, easy. Thank you, Danielle, for giving us such a grand experience! We look forward to seeing you again next time! read more

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Best place for special occasions. Nice waiters, juicy steaks, generous portions (if your waiter is nice).

Back again for another great dinner. This time for oysters, salads and filet mignons. Thank you for attentive service and perfectly cooks steaks. Oh and for peppercorn sauce! read more

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Highly recommend this spot! I took my fiancee here to celebrate his promotion and it was the perfect ambiance. We celebrated on a Thursday night, and tables were full. Luckily we did have a reservation so we didn't have to wait to be seated. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Mac and Cheese- Loaded : Let me just say... this is probably one of the best Mac & Cheeses' i've ever had. The hot links gives it a kick so if you can't handle spice, i don't recommend. The Mac and Cheese was so creamy and flavorful, i highly recommend trying ! Calamari was delicious as well. Fried and seasoned well. Calamari is usually our go to appetizer so i don't think it was the best i've ever had, but it was still very good. It came with the traditional sauces: tartar and marinara. Both sauces were good. Brussel Sprouts: You can't tell in the photo but the brussel sprouts are pretty big in size. I prefer mine more bite size, but they were seasoned well. It had a nice sweetness and a bit charred. But not too carred where it tastes burnt. For my entree, i ordered the Prime Blackened Ribeye- Medium. It was cooked just the way i liked it and the crispy onions on top were to die for. It came with a side of mashed potatoes but they were pretty plain. It was creamy and smooth but lacked flavor. Despite this, the steak had great seasoning and flavor and complimented well with the mashed potatoes. As for the cocktails, all of them were pretty strong. I didn't love any of them, but they weren't terrible either. read more

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We always have a great meal here and the service is on point. Came in on a Friday evening and we were promptly seated in Jesse's section. I started with the spinach strawberry salad, delicious. It had a very flavorful dressing, nuts, and tasty cheese on top (maybe burrata). My Dad had a filet and shrimp scampi, he said it was the best scampi he's had (he's really picky too). I had the special, filet and scallops. My dish was amazing, scallops were super fresh, cooked perfectly, and had a white wine sauce that was so good. My steak was tender and cooked nicely. I like that they're serving some sides with the entrees again. Service was awesome, Jesse is so personable and engaging. read more

Food was good, well cooked. Service was fast and checked in on us often. Great for date night or celebrations! Would recommend if you want to make a good impression, will visit again! Thank you! read more

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We celebrated my wife's birthday at this restaurant. It was our first time visiting. The place is beautifully designed, but it was very, very crowded and overloaded with tables. You could barely hear anything at the table, so unfortunately, we didn't really enjoy the atmosphere. We booked a table in advance, so it was a nice touch to see that they had printed my wife's name, "Ang," and "Happy Birthday" on the menu. We had to wait nearly 40 minutes for our food. I was the only one who ordered the steak, and honestly, I found it very overpriced--$62 for an 8 oz steak! The taste was okay, but I don't believe it was any better than an Outback steak. There was nothing particularly special about the taste. I'm not sure we would come back again. Overall, it was too loud, too crowded, and too expensive for a place where you would want to celebrate a special occasion with your family. read more

Always great food, good drinks, and excellent service! I went here with the family for my sons 16th birthday is was expectional. Always ask for the bread! It's soo good! We had some great apps i recommend the Calamari although I didn't get a picture. Don't skip the Filet, just get it. It never fails and is always perfect! The jambalaya was good if you enjoy fish. I ordered shirt ribs but they were out!! Early dinners get first dibs! We will be back. They made my son feel so special with personalized menus and a nice big table in the back dinning area. The ambiance in the main sitting area is a best and request in a booth is ideal! read more

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We celebrated our 4-year anniversary at Forbes Mill last night and had a positive experience. While it's a traditional steakhouse, it still felt modern and upscale. The restaurant is conveniently located right next to Piatti's with a sizeable plaza parking lot. We were seated in a booth that fits 2 and enjoyed an appetizer, a steak with 2 sides, and finished with 2 desserts. Prices are as expected for this type of establishment and service was appropriate as well. We asked for our steak to be served medium and it came out almost rare and pretty cold. It promptly came back perfectly medium and hot off the grill. This was not the best steak I've ever had, but it was good- especially for a local establishment. If you're looking for a traditional steakhouse dinner for a special occasion, Forbes Mill would be a reliable option. - fried calamari: super light and tasty. Would get this again. - cowboy bone in ribeye: tender, but I wish it was a thicker steak with a crispier and more salty crust. - fries: just okay. Cold and bland. I would pass on these next time. - loaded mac and cheese: so unique. I've never seen anything like this on the menu before. It was loaded with hot links, jalapeños, and bacon- we wiped it clean. - chocolate torte: this was fine and very sweet of them to offer for our anniversary celebration. - butter cake: very, very good. I'd definitely get this again. Super moist butter cake with a memorably delicious vanilla gelato on top. read more

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We had an amazing work dinner here! The noise level was just right, friendly staff and the food! It was AMAZING!!! Prepared to perfection. I'd go again I. A heartbeat. read more

The Best Saturday Ever ! Nicole served us our Blackened Ribeye, Mac N Cheese, Asparagus, and some great drinks ! It was Awesome ! She was Awesome ! She was more than our Waitress ! Her Knowledge of the area helped us know what we want to do as visitors from Alabama, Texas, and South Carolina ! She is Bad Ass ! Ask for her when you visit ! read more

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Food was great and service was amazing! Server was friendly, attentive, and intuitive - She made the most perfect suggestions. read more

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5 stars plus dining experience. Party of 5 for a birthday dinner. We arrive at 5:50, 10 minutes before our reservation. We were seated promptly. Our server was Amy, she was very polite, professional and had lots of good recommendations. She gave us plenty of time to look through the menu and drink lists. She answered all the questions that we had, and brought complementary bread that we asked for. All of our cocktails were delicious , I enjoyed the Poma Sutra. The food was delicious, all the steaks were cooked perfectly to everyone everyone's liking. The macaroni and cheese was actually really good and I'm not used to saying that about restaurant macaroni and cheese. The mashed potatoes and gravy was also really yummy as well. The blueberry cheesecake was divine and I wish I would've ordered more to go home We would definitely be back for another experience, hopefully sooner than later. read more

We came here for a wedding anniversary party. Everything was very delicous. Service was extremely attentive and friendly. Aaron was very professional and gave us an exceptional experience. This was our first time at Forbes. The ribeye cowboy cut was so delicious! Will definitely come back again. Parking was plentiful. Can be hard during weekend nights but can park further away. The ambiance was very nice. Can be both casual or dressed up. read more

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We went for a birthday dinner. Surf & Turf, Australian Wagyu, Grass Fed Filet Mignon X 2 are what we ordered as entrees which were great, so were the drinks, appetizers and desserts we ordered. Service was mostly great except we had to wait 15-minutes for our credit card to be taken and then to pay. The check was higher person than we expected at $160/person for our comprehensive meal, but it was worth it. I liked the food so much that I've been there twice this month! read more

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Consistency is critical to a restaurant's long term success. Over the years we'd give Forbes a B/B- for service consistency, but with our last visit we experienced a major breach of trust on a truly special occasion. A family member came from out of town, and while she was here we decided it was a good time to celebrate our mother's 94th birthday which is right around the corner. We made our reservation for 4 at 5:45p in order to get mom home before dark--being out after dark makes her anxious. This meal was especially bittersweet as mom has terminal cancer, and we all know she doesn't have many good outings left in her. Alas, it took them over 2 hours to get our entrees to us. We saw other tables sat, serve and leave before our entrees ever made it to our table. When we inquired where our food was, our waitress while friendly and pleasant, offered a vague excuse and dashed off. I couldn't tell if she forgot to load our order into the system after our salads or if the kitchen goofed up, but we were aggravated. When the food finally arrived after 8pm, one of the steaks was well done when it should have been medium rare. We asked for it be re-fired and it came back mere moments later. Great. But why in the heck did it take so long for our steaks to take so long in the first place then? We didn't dally eating our meal when it finally arrived and we left the restaurant at 8:30, well after dark. Mom was definitely anxious. We will not be back. Should this discourage you? Maybe not. This may have been a unique error. Honestly over the years of service for us, as I have said, is in the B/B- range. But consistency is key, and they have lost my trust. For the $500 we spent, we'll find other nice steak houses to spend our money at. read more

Forbes is always a treat! We booked a reservation here for Valentine's Day about three months in advance. Forbes always book out quickly for special occasions. Their service and food are always on point. Our visit was no different. We were seated quickly after checking in with the host. Almost like our table was already assigned upon arrival - loved that! Our server came by quickly and greeted us right away. We brought a wine bottle to cork and he noticed right away and asked us about cocktails and wine. We asked about any special cocktails for Valentine's Day and he went over the drinks for the special day. After looking over the wine and cocktail menus, we decided to stick with our wine we brought - 2019 Flowers Pinot, one of our favorite bottles. The server went over some food recommendations and answered some of our questions about their filet. We placed our order shortly after. Restaurant was dimmed and a romantic ambiance. Table area and floor was clean and neat. Restroom was clean. Service and food was in incredible. We were so happy with everything - we ordered a lot of food. One person with us has never been to Forbes and was truly impressed and happy with their experience. If you haven't tried Forbes yet, you need to put them on your list. It's a great treat for any day, especially for special occasions. After paying, they brought us two beautiful roses for my daughter and myself :) What we ordered: French onion soup Oysters Bread and butter Prime filet mignon Ribeye w/ add-on scallops and garlic mashed potatoes Halibut w/ crab, asparagus, and garlic mashed potatoes Side mac and cheese Side sautéed mushroom Side potato wedges Butter cake w/ vanilla bean gelato Flourless chocolate torte read more

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This is a huge shout out to our amazing server, Nicole! The food was great, but the service was outstanding. Nicole was so attentive and informative. She made our dining experience five stars. read more