We stopped by Wild River Grille for lunch and had a fantastic experience. We were seated on the patio almost immediately, waters arrived right away, and the service remained friendly and attentive throughout our visit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The riverside setting made for a relaxing atmosphere and was a great place to spend a summer afternoon.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We started with the Crab & Salmon Cakes, and they were outstanding. The presentation was beautiful, and each cake had a perfectly crisp exterior while remaining delicate inside. You could clearly taste both the crab and salmon, and the slightly spicy aioli complemented them perfectly without overpowering the seafood. For cocktails, I ordered the Tequila Mockingbird, and it was excellent. The mezcal's smoky flavor came through clearly, almost reminding me of a good Scotch, yet it had just enough sweetness to keep it balanced. If you enjoy spirit-forward cocktails that aren't overly sweet, I'd highly recommend it. My wife ordered the Razz Jazz and later the Rosé All Day. She loved the Razz Jazz, describing it as refreshing, lightly sweet, and lemony, with enough alcohol flavor to remind you it's a cocktail without being overpowering. The Rosé All Day was another refreshing choice and perfect for a warm afternoon on the patio. For lunch, we ordered the French Dip and the Tri-Tip Sandwich. The French Dip was tender, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the rich au jus. The Tri-Tip Sandwich was loaded with smoky, well-seasoned beef on fresh bread. It was a bit richer than I personally prefer, but the quality of the meat was undeniable. The fries were a standout in their own right, perfectly crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and seasoned just right. Wild River Grille isn't the least expensive lunch in town, but the quality of the food, expertly crafted cocktails, attentive service, and beautiful riverside patio made it feel well worth the price. We'll definitely be back. read more

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This was my first time at Wild River Grill and unfortunately it was not the best. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is very nice and inviting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I originally made an appointment for 5:00 and was told that my reservation was at 5:30. I was able to go back and confirm that the l did in fact made it for 5. None the less they did still seat us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside was quite empty or so I thought and they sat us all the way in the back on the side that there were no other guests.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We sat for about 10 minutes before another group was sat at the front by the door and then once that group got their waiter so did we. Apparently the waiter was also the bartender and the hostess did not notify her that we were there nor did she take a look. I ordered a burger well done which was was medium well when it got to me. I did have to sent it back and unfortunately due to the service etc. I decided to just pay for our drinks and leave. This was an unfortunate first impression, maybe I will try again and sit outside and hopefully get a better experience. read more

Wild River Grille - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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This was my coworker and my first time dining at Wild River, and unfortunately it was a disappointing experience. We were celebrating my coworker's birthday while we were in town for work, so I made sure to note in our OpenTable reservation that it was her birthday. Sadly, that was never acknowledged. No one wished her a happy birthday, and there wasn't even a small dessert or any recognition, which was disappointing. Our server, Tyler, was friendly, but the service was very inattentive. I understand restaurants get busy, but another table was seated next to us about 10 minutes after we arrived. By that point, we had already ordered our drinks, appetizer, and entrees. Despite arriving later, that table received their drinks and food before we did. Their server was consistently checking on them, clearing their plates promptly, offering dessert, and bringing their check without them having to ask. Meanwhile, I repeatedly had to turn around and look for our server whenever we needed something. He would eventually notice me and come over, but we shouldn't have had to keep searching for him. After we finished our meals, our empty plates sat on the table for at least 10 minutes while nearby tables had their dishes cleared and checks delivered. Because service was taking so long, I decided to order my dessert to go. My original plan was to enjoy half of it at the restaurant and take the rest back with me, but I didn't want to wait another 20 minutes for dessert to come out, then spend more time trying to find our server for a to-go box, and then wait again for our check. When I received my butter cake, it was honestly the most unappealing butter cake I've ever been served. It looked like it had simply been tossed into the container, and to my surprise, it was served completely cold. I've dined at many upscale restaurants and have ordered butter cake countless times, and I've never been served one cold simply because it was packaged to go. I took one bite and was immediately disappointed. I asked Tyler to remove it from the bill because I didn't feel comfortable paying $15 for a dessert that looked poorly presented and was served cold. He explained that when the butter cake is ordered to go, it's served cold. Whether that's the restaurant's standard or not, it wasn't communicated beforehand, and it definitely wasn't what I expected. The food and drinks themselves were good, which makes the experience even more disappointing. Unfortunately, the level of service did not match the quality of the food. Between the inattentive service, the lack of acknowledgment for my coworker's birthday, and the disappointing dessert experience, this visit fell far below our expectations. Sadly, we won't be returning. read more

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Love Wild River Grille! So much so I even had my 50th birthday there. Went recently for appetizers and drinks and the service and food were delicious, as always. I love their outside dining area with plenty of umbrellas to shade the area and dine by the river. We had the caprese bruschetta with tomato, fresh mozzarella, garlic basil pesto and balsamic. Excellent flavor combination. We also enjoyed the crispy brussel sprouts. Perfection! Included blue cheese crumbles, bacon and a ham vinaigrette. I recommend making a reservation of you plan to dine during the lunch and dinner hours. This is a popular spot! Gift cards are available at the Reno Costco at $79.99 for $100 food value. I always have a few in my purse. read more

I was there for an event. The service was excellent but the food was a disappointment. In ordered Chicken Marsala. The chicken was way overcooked and very dry with almost no sauce. My husband ordered steak which looked like it was cooked just right but he said it was very tough read more

I had a nice dinner with my family to celebrate a birthday. We ordered the sausage trio appetizer which was good but was a little light for $21. I ordered the ribeye steak which was okay, I ordered it well but it came out rare, which isn't the end of the world but not what I ordered. The portion was good but the cut seemed just okay for a premium ribeye, the potatoes were just good but didn't strike me as well seasoned, but I did love the carrots and thought they were delicious. The service was great and the server brought me a free creme brulee for the steak mixup which wasn't the end of the world. Overall, I had a good time, the prices are a touch high and add up quickly, but Wild River Grille is a staple of the Reno Riverwalk and you can't go wrong dropping by. read more

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This review is for the intimate meeting room for a party I attended. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect venue for smaller meetins. Holds 162 people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place for a smaller, quieter band.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Room has a dance floor and nice, well stocked bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Servers were prompt. Food was great and presented nicely. read more

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Had a good lunch at the wild river grille. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Weather was perfect and the restaurant had a good vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Just had sandwiches. Kind of pricy but good. read more

Wild River Grille - Tuna melt - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

My first time coming here and the service was friendly, with good suggestions for wine pairings. My husband and I split the salmon dish (and we were told there was a $5 charge to split the dish but extra sides would be added). I liked that they added more sides and the size of the fish was perfect after we split it. We each ordered a salad which was also a great size. The kale salad was delicious with a little heat to it, fresh strawberries, and the perfect amount of dressing. We also had room for crème brûlée. Great date night and nice to finally try the Wild River Grille! read more

Wild River Grille - Kale salad, fresh strawberries, a little heat in the dressing and delicious - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I decided to celebrate my birthday with my friends here during their happy hour. We were a little disappointed that their happy hours changed and all their best apps were gone from their happy hour menu. I made a reservation for my group and when we walked in, we asked if we could add another person. The hostess made it seemed like it was inconvenience even though there were multiple tables open. In the end they were able to change our table with no issues. Like usual, the drinks and food we ordered were delicious. Overall a good visit! Disappointed about their happy hours changed. read more

Wild River Grille - Pork belly & crab cakes - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I was in Reno for two nights, so I had a chance to visit one decent restaurant. I liked what the Wild River Grille had to offer. I ordered a steak and a salad, predictable, I know, sorry. My server, Enrique, was amazing, very professional and courteous. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I sat outside and had a nice view of the river, it was a pleasant experience overall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The steak itself was grilled perfectly and the salad had fresh ingredients and was put together tastefully. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good dinner while in town. read more

Wild River Grille - NY Stripling with duck fat potatoes - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Reservations required! Hubby surprised me and our friends with dinner and it was worth every penny! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sat outside on the patio, music playing by a local musician, and the drinks and food were spot on![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]While we went in summer heat, I highly suggest going once the sun goes down behind the taller buildings (we went at 7:45 pm).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff were respectful and my filet mignon was on point. Business casual and a bit pricy, but again, we had a great experience and it was worth every penny! read more

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Brunch is one of my favorite meals and I was so excited to see that Wild River Grille started serving on weekends! [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a lovely patio so we chose to sit there. They make sure to have plenty of shade and it's so nice sitting by the river.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We started with bottomless mimosas and had the Eggs Benedict and wild berry waffles for our entrees. The little potato cakes that accompanied the Benedict were delicious-I'm not really a hash brown fan but loved these! Both entrees were great and our server JJ was outstanding-service is always stellar here. Bonus was a really good band with a jazzy sound started playing at 12:00-so fun! read more

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We made reservations at Wild River Grille to celebrate our 48th wedding anniversary on April 8 2026. What a wonderful, wonderful experience! Annalee was SO gracious, friendly and accommodating. I don't order Filet Mignon often, but this Entrée was literally "done to perfection". It was delicious and tender, served with cowboy butter, asparagus, on an amazing parmesan risotto cake. My wife had their New York steak special with "duck fried " Fries and Delta asparagus- SO GOOD. Imagine our surprise when we ordered Bread Pudding for dessert and it arrived at our table emblazoned with a chocolate "Happy Anniversary" decoration wish on the plate! (See photo) All in all, an awesome experience at what has to be one of Reno's premier dining locations! We can't wait to visit again and perhaps dine outdoors on their charming lighted patio on a warm summer evening. read more

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As soon as I walked in to this establishment we were immediately welcomed, however, once we were seated we didn't get as much hospitality. It took them a while to come and offer us drinks and once we got our drinks and our food, not one employee came to check in on our food or how we were doing. Not only that, but I overheard an employee talking about an autistic person. The food was eh. But the presentation of the food was good. The only bit of attentiveness they gave us was filling our water, asking us for boxes and a check to go. read more

Wild River Grille - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

If you are planning a night out at the theatre, you might want to reconsider your pre-show dining destination. While Wild River Grille clearly markets itself to the arts-going crowd, our recent experience suggests they haven't quite mastered the timing required for an stress-free evening. We arrived at 6:00 PM, giving ourselves a full two hours before an 8:00 PM show. Despite the early start, the service was consistently behind the beat: * Order Taken: 6:17 PM * Salads Served: 6:30 PM * Drinks Arrived: 6:40 PM (Ten minutes after the food had already hit the table) The most frustrating part of the evening was watching the table next to us. They arrived well after we did, yet they managed to finish their appetizers and full entrees before our main courses even appeared. Our entrees finally arrived at 7:30 PM, leaving us a frantic 30 minutes to settle the bill and get to the theatre. We ended up rushing through the meal so quickly that we couldn't actually enjoy the flavors or the atmosphere. Once we brought the significant delay to the staff's attention, they did acknowledge the lapse in service and applied a discount to our bill. While we appreciate the gesture and the attempt to make things right, a discount doesn't quite replace a relaxing pre-theatre meal. For a restaurant that positions itself as the go-to spot for diners heading to a show, the lack of urgency and disjointed pacing is still a major drawback. read more

Wild River Grille - Prime Rib Melt - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Everything about this place was incredible, from the food to the views to the service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were seated outside. The sound of the flowing river also greatly enhanced our dining experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the braised short rib, bison burger and seared pork belly. The flavors on everything was bomb! The short rib was super tender. The pork belly was accompanied with honey and chopped pistachios. The bison had 2 super thick patties (one of the biggest burgers I've seen in a minute). And of course once we were done with our meals, we had to round it off with dessert. So we ordered the Bundt cake à la mode - with more crushed pistachios and caramel drizzle. Perfect way to round out a perfect dining experience. Highly recommend! read more

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Our bartender, Emma was absolutely amazing! We just got married and she took care of us. Emma gave us pointers on places to go and made our first stop the best! Thank you, Emma! Also, The Bruschetta was one of the best we've had. read more

Wild River Grille - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I always enjoy coming to Wild River Grille whether that's a random lunch when no one is around or when the place is jam packed before a show at the Pioneer Center. It's so nice that it's right by the river and is both a great place to be with friends or for a more intimate dinner date. My favorite starter has to be the glazed Brussels sprouts, they're flavorful, not mushy, and the blue cheese and bacon go so well together with the sauce. I also always go for the Wild River Salad; light refreshing. Beyond that, their menu is always changing so it's fun to try something new every time. Similarly, the seasonal cocktail menu is always changing so it's fun to try new drinks as well! Of the house cocktails the margarita is solid and the classic razz is pretty good. They also do have a couple of non-alcoholic options. Overall, always a great spot! read more

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I've eaten here several times. Food is mediocre. To give you an idea, recently both my host and waitress highly recommended the surf and turf. I should have snapped a photo, but just looking at it I knew it was going to be a disappointment. I was told by one of my table mates that the pork chop is the route to go. So maybe next time. Banana bread pudding also looks worth a shot. Location is great. Ambiance is casual, although they have a private room for formal business, etc. Service is good. read more

Came here Friday evening for an early Mother's Day with my husband and little and it was super yummy! We ordered the pork belly as an appetizer and that was divine! I ordered the lamb chops which was very good a little to much pepper but it was still very good! The service was good and the view outside is pretty we will definitely be back in the future read more

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We made reservations for 4:30pm on Wednesday evening. Seated inside and served water right away. We asked for their special menu and their happy hour menu. Our waitress answered all our questions. We ended up ordering from the happy hour menu - Scallops, Shrimp, Ahi poke, and gyoza. We enjoyed dinner and will be back to try other items on the menu. read more

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Be careful when you make your reservation at this establishment. We had a party of seven and we're told that we could sit at our table for one hour and 15 minutes. We were given that message the morning of our reservation! Mind you that included taking time to decide what we're going to order, allowing time for appetizers, salad, entrée, visiting, and paying the bill! We were rushed and received our salads with our entrée! Obviously not enough time. Mind you we are regulars who generally order two or three bottles of wine (pure profit ) cocktails and have a large bill. We didn't have time to en joy another bottle of wine. We are also a group that is always generous to our server. We were treated shabbily . Two evenings before we had reservations for seven persons after the Philharmonic. When we arrived, they didn't have a reservation for us, even though it was made five days in advance. What is going on in this place? Perhaps a new owner? New attitude? read more

Visited this place as work dinner with my team and overall it was a good experience! The food was good and tasty and overall had a good flavor. The appetizers were good as well and really tasty. The ambiance was great being downtown and right on the river which made it a great experience. The customer service was great and the young lady helping us was amazing. Would definitely come back to eat here. Certainly a place to come enjoy a nice dinner. read more

Wild River Grille - Ribeye - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Ambiance was perfect. Right on the river, weather also was perfect that day. Service was great and so was the food. I had the cheese board and shrimp tacos. I'd definitely go back! read more

This is one of those restaurants I seem to find myself always going back to. The food is consistent, and it's the perfect spot to grab dinner before seeing a show at the Pioneer Center. The Brussels sprouts are a must order every single time. They're crispy, flavorful, and just done right. The mushroom ravioli is absolutely amazing and one of my favorite dishes on the menu though it is only available during dinner(I wish this was an option during lunch time). The truffle fries are also really good and impossible not to finish. The pork belly is another standout since it is rich, well-cooked, and super satisfying. It melts in your mouth! Their salads are surprisingly good too, especially when you add chicken, which I like to do. It makes for a lighter option that's still filling. On top of all that, the cocktails are solid and well made, making it a great place to relax. Overall, it's a go to spot since it is reliable, delicious, and perfectly located for a pre-show dinner. It has something for everyone! read more

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We have been coming here with family for birthdays and holidays for the past couple years and sadly this will probably be our last time going. We came on Mother's Day so it was busy and we gave them a break for that but the food was not worth the price. I ordered the New York medium rare and my husband ordered the ribeye steak well done, but they flipped our doneness. They were really busy so we didn't want to send back to have them re-cooked but we were pretty disappointed. For appetizers we ordered the Sausage Trio which was ok but not great, and my sister-in-law ordered the hummus plate and she said it was the most bland thing she'd ever had. I think the quality definitely has gone down in the past few years but the price has only gone up. read more

Wild River Grille - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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One of our absolute favorite places to go! We made reservations for a Saturday evening about a month in advanced and I'm so glad we did. They didn't have much available. That tells you how popular this place is. Ordered the mushroom ravioli and a ginger beer mocktail. They both came out fairly quickly and were delicious! I cleared my plate it was so good. The raviolis were great side and were served with 2 sides of soft bread. My mocktail was just as delicious. I had to question if it was alcoholic ginger beer lol! Can't wait to come back! When it's warmer out we love sitting on the relaxing patio. read more

Wild River Grille - Wild Mushroom Truffle RavioliMushroom - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Food and service was excellent. Looking forward to coming again soon. The shrimp tacos and tri-tip sandwich were yummy.

Went here last weekend while in town for the day and wow, it was sure a treat! We loved dining on the outdoor patio overlooking the Truckee River. The staff was so friendly and attentive. We ordered the Steak Sandwich which had a house made chimichurri that was to die for, and their Sweet Kale Salad that came with spiced walnuts and a house made pomegranate vinaigrette. Everything was phenomenal! If I ever find myself back in Reno, I know where I'll be eating. read more

Wild River Grille - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Another visit to Wild River, and honestly one of the best. This time we were seated in the River Room bar, was a full house tonight and no reservation made it slim pickings! So this room is quite romantic in its own right, and the bar is really no exception. No cocktails tonight as this was a pit stop in a longer night of planned fun. We started with appetizers, the Crab and Salmon cakes as well as the Ahi Poke. Crab and Salmon cakes take the prize here, but the ahi poke was still great, just nothing overly unique about it to point at. The star of the show was the Land and Sea pasta bowl. That one blew us away... with its blue cheese, balsamic glaze, shrimp, steak, sundried tomatoes, and killer sauce.... That one is great and we opted to split one, for a $3 charge. 100% worth the $3 split. Both plates came gorgeous with plenty of food to hold us over, played almost exactly the same, and even paired with their own serving of garlic bread. Wild River may be a little $$$, but the portions are great and the food is fantastic. 5/5. read more

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Service was "on it", very much so. Food was very good (outside of the burger sliders-according to my granddaughter). The edge salad was amazing and the duck fries, and all of the cocktails consumed by our large group were applauded by the satisfied warm faced tipsy crowd. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great environment with views of the Truckee River.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Loved a relaxed, riverside, musical evening at Wild River Grille. The ambiance is top notch with someone playing soft tunes and pretty lights strung up. Definitely best enjoyed al fresco! The Brussels sprouts appetizer was crunchy and went so well with the blue cheese and bacon, plenty of sprouts to share for four! My salmon entree was spot on, super well cooked. The elk medallions with the polenta cake were super tasty, but just a touch chewy. It was my first time trying elk and it was such a fun surprise to try! The mushroom ravioli dish was one of the highlights! Super decadent and delicious. Portions were quite filling and substantial, atmosphere was lovely, it's a great dinner spot for a special occasion or when friends or family are in town! read more

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Nice place to grab a drink outdoors by the river. We came on a Sunday night and not overly busy but had a good vibe. Relaxed ambiance music thanks to my girl Adele! read more

Wild River Grille - Cocktails: You Want a Peach of Me, Don't You and Tahoe Tessie - New American Near Me - Reno, Nevada

This is my third review of this place. Many visits in between. I have meals all over the Reno area and not one can match the quality, consistency, and atmosphere of Wild River Grille. The service is always fantastic. 10/10 my favorite restaurant in Reno. Today I had the citrus grilled salmon and it was amazing. The portion was excellent and I've not had better salmon in Reno. read more

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This meal was incredible. The service was great as well! Server had the cool tattoos (pizza), and was the perfect amount of attentive. Our waters and drinks were never empty, our food all came out perfectly spaced out from other plates. It has been 2 days and still all we can talk about is the food and what we will be getting next time. This place was recommended to us and now we see why. We are so excited to make this a regular spot and take others with us. Can't wait for summer time to sit outside. It is so hard to find food that isn't just ehh these days or "I could make this at home" but THIS was something soooo worth going out and spending money on. read more

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Service is horrible. 25 min wait for service to order. Place was empty. Never return. Totally a waste of time.

Kind of a hit or miss experience here. We started with the pork belly appetizer and wow... sooo good. That was easily the highlight and honestly saved the meal. We ordered the lamb chops and seafood pasta for our mains and both were pretty disappointing. Just felt a little underwhelming and didn't live up to how good the appetizer was. Not bad overall, but definitely expected more. I'd come back for the pork belly alone and maybe try something different next time. read more

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Showed up on a Sunday night, place was pretty packed but the service was prompt and good. Or. The place is pretty quiet with a casual but classy ambiance, you can enjoy the live music in the patio. I ordered the chopped Thai salad as an appetizer, it was refreshing and sweet as it comes with mandarins; my entree was the double pork chop, ignore the name, it is only one but of pretty good size. I thought the pork chop was a bit tasteless, but the mashed potato that came with it made up in flavor. I do recommend the place, it is a bit pricey but worth it. read more

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I had a great experience here for dinner while on a trip. First, I started with a Sazerac Manhattan while we waited for the rest of our group to arrive. We shared the crab cakes, which were slightly crunchy and very flavorful, as well as the pork belly that was really delicious and not greasy. I ordered the elk (perfectly medium rare) with a red wine (the server recommended Caymus, which was perfect). The butter cake for dessert was one of the best I've had, moist and slightly caramelized. Service was great and we had a nice time. read more

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