Good steakhouses are aplenty. Excellent ones are a few. This was quite good bordering on excellent.
Being of the old New York City steakhouse patron, my demands are quite high. So, from that I judge accordingly.
I really like the atmoshpere. It's "woody" and "club-like" and should almost have an accompanying cigar and cognac lounge for afterwards. Service was excellent, personal and attentive. Never was it intrusive, but it was warm and friendly-professional to a T.
Steaks were solid. Excellently prepared and cooked. I had the New York Strip au Poivere and it was quite good done Medium. Others had the Ribeye, one had the Lamb, and one other had the Waygu. All great.
For sides we had the Wild Wild Mushrooms, Potato, Spinach and Brussels Sprouts. I was a bit dissapointed in the "Wild" Mushroom side as I wanted to see a better mix of truly "Wild" mushrooms. Instead I think it was more pedestrian.
Appetizers were great! We got the "seafood tower" with lobster and oysters and shrimp. Oysters were great (Connecticut Bluepoint) and everything was quite fresh.
I had a French Onion Soup in between and was dissapointed. It was no bigger than a teacup and had average flavor, which should have been richer and deeper. I would choose different the next time.
Desserts were spot on. The Cheesecake is outstanding.
All in all I was happy and would definately go back again. In fact, we plan to.