On Thursdays, La Carcasse has rib and filet mignon specials for only $26 and $30, respectively so we decided on a whim to try because it happened to be Thursday.
We reserved a table for 7:30pm because that was their second service. The restaurant has a large patio with heat lamps up front but we opted for indoor seating as it was a little cool outside. We ordered pretty much right away and got the tartar within a reasonable amount of time. But the mains didn't arrive till about 8:40pm. Our server claimed that he didn't know we were in a rush which is a poor excuse for slow service or perhaps he'd forgotten to put in our order.
The tartare was probably one of the chewier ones that I've had. Taste wise, it was pretty standard with chopped pickles, capers, onions, and flakes of Parmesan. Bread crusts were also quite average.
The filet mignon was cooked medium as requested but was void of flavor. It relied on the sauces which one was a pepper sauce and the other was a pear sauce. It was served with a side of cheesy deep fried potato which was quite tasty. The ribs were alright, I wasn't a fan of the sauce they mixed the ribs in but the fries were good along with their spicy mayo. As for the sides the overpriced 4 shrimp on a stick tasted like they were simply boiled, also devoid of flavor. The sauteed mushrooms however were delicious.
Desserts here were a win. The s'mores cheesecake was rich and well balanced with a crumb crust hiding at the bottom. The Bailey's creme brûlée had a thick crunchy layer of caramelized sugar... Though it looked dark, it wasn't burnt.
Overall, the service was slow and the food lacked wow factor for the price but worth a try on a Thursday promo night. read more