Thursday, January 25, 2007

Restaurant Week, Meal #3

Restaurant Week 2007 Lunch Menu $24.07
Appetizer Choice of:
Mixed Greens Salad
Pea Soup
Soup du Jour
Main Course Choice of:
Filet Mignon (12oz.)
Grilled Chicken Breast
Grilled Salmon
Dessert Choice of:
Cheesecake
Bourbon Pecan Pie
Chocolate Mousse Cake
(Side Dishes, Beverages, Tax and Gratuity are not included.) (No Substitutions)

Restaurant Week 2007 Dinner Menu $35.00
Appetizer Choice of:
Mixed Greens Salad
Pea Soup
Soup du Jour
Main Course Choice of:
Filet Mignon (12oz.)
Grilled Chicken Breast
Grilled Salmon
Dessert Choice of:
Cheesecake
Bourbon Pecan Pie
Chocolate Mousse Cake
(Side Dishes, Beverages, Tax and Gratuity are not included.) (No Substitutions)
Lunch is an amazing deal. Look at the menu, the lunch menu is exactly the same as the dinner menu.
We sat down to a huge basket of bread, with 4 different types of bread and flat bread.
I started with the pea soup and Michael had the salad. The soup of the day was chicken vegetable and our server let us know it was not their best. I didn't try the salad, but Michael liked the dressing and for a nice touch the plate had been chilled. I had the pea soup - it was thick and delicious with a hint of smoky ham.
We both had the filet (regular price $32 for the steak alone!). Both were cooked exactly as ordered. The meat was tender and very flavorful. We also shared a side order of creamed spinach, which was amazing. I think the best creamed spinach either of us have tasted. It was very pureed, had onion and garlic in the background. It was so creamy and delicious!
For dessert Michael had the cheesecake and I had the pecan pie. Both were huge pieces and very tasty. We ended up eating a few bites and getting our pie wrapped up to go.
I had read the service moves you out quickly, but we weren't hurried at all. It was a fabulous meal for an amazing price. Restaurant week started out a little slow, but Mesa Grill and Smith & Wollensky were great.
No more reservations this week - but dinner every night next week. Get ready stomach!