When Montclair GC 'took over' Rock Spring GC nearby, it opened a chance for members of both clubs…read moreto use both facilities. One advantage MGC has is two golf courses, so you can try 54 different holes among the two clubs. Dad's the second longest running member at RSGC, when he read that MGC was having a free wine tasting, we were in!
The wine tasting area was set up on the outside patio, thankfully with a generous overhang-because this was the Friday night a few weeks ago when we had the unreal thunderstorm that lasted hours. Even so, we managed to try a wide variety of wines, generous pours, no limits. Terrific!
Off we went inside for dinner, and my 'retro' wedge salad was somewhat modified and updated. The complimentary olive, celery stalk, radish, and sliced cucumber tray was pure 'retro'! I followed with swordfish which was tasty. Around the table were two veal chops and a petite filet. The two veal chops were both said to be the best anyone has ever had, and the petite filet was really good, according to my girlfriend.
One thing-these are steakhouse prices, the 10oz filet was $47-and like a steakhouse, everything is ala carte-sides are extra. We had lyonnaise potatoes and they were tasty, hot, and salty. Our waiter was friendly and very helpful. So solid four starts-and the setting is worth five!