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2013-10-21
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I love going to newly opened restaurants because everything is so nicely decorated and new. The servers put on their nice smiles and are eager to please. The tablecloth and napkins are crispy and neat. The seats feel so comfy and no greasy tables or floor. That's exactly the feeling when I walked in the Lucques Tavern, made perfect by the warm relaxing lighting and the American wood decor. And best of all, because it is new, very few people know of it and there was no wait on a Friday night
I went there once before and was super impressed by their lunch specials. I have persuaded three friends of mine to go there with me and try the super seafood platter and Brandt steak. We were prepared to put down some money for some really good food.
We were, however, pleasantly surprised that they had an introductory dinner set offer of $488 for two people. Only about $250 per person! After looking at the menu items offered, we all could not resist but have the dinner set. We ordered two dinner sets for 4 people.
The sets came with appetizer, entree and dessert. Appetizer was a choice of 4 big fat oysters on half shell flown from France or 4 chicken lollipops (wings), crispy on the outside and succulent with BBQ sauce. Yum Yum!!
Then came the entrees. We had 4 choices. We ordered an 8 oz Brandt club steak shipped directly from the supplier (farm to table), a market fresh cod fillet and a Mixed Grille for two. The organic Brandt steak served on a bed of arugula was so flavorful, juicy and tender that I did not even use the peppercorn sauce that came with. The sea-salted fries was a nice complement. The cod fillet was delicious and delicate, but what surprised us were the tiny finger long potatoes with skins and the assorted mushrooms that came with. They tasted naturally sweet and were perfect with the sauce.
What we were really not prepared for was the AWESOME Mixed Grille for two. When it came, all four of us just "wow". There were so much food on the wooden tray - a 6-8oz (not sure) Brandt ribeye, lamb rack, 1/4 rotisserie chicken, 2 slices of grilled ham and 2 bratwurst sausages, a tub of mashed sweet potato and corn. The food for two could easily be for at least three people. Needless to say, everything including the sides was just heavenly. It wasn't just the presentation and the cooking, we could really taste the difference in the quality of the ingredients from other average ingredients served in other average restaurants. We were told by the servers that all ingredients had been carefully selected and prepared to ensure freshness and quality.
Last but not least, the dessert. By then, we were so full that we all said we're just going to have a bite only. We had a choice of Apple Tart or Cheesecake and we ordered one of each. The apple tart had a tiny honeycomb on top and the honey just melt in your mouth. Both desserts were so pretty that we just looked and admired them. In the end, of course, they tasted so good that we had to clean the plates.
We really enjoyed our dinner. And the attractive price which was only about $250 per person made it even more fun. It was definitely a good promotion to have us try out their food at an unbelievably low price. We found out actually this restaurant is run by the same people who owns the reputable Dan Ryan's and Ameroni's, only this restaurant is more upscale. The style is more current, light and health conscious.
We laughed and we joked and said we had to have the dinner set every week until they don't offer it anymore. We were told that their wine selection was excellent too. However, as my friends and I don't drink, we just settled for tea and coffeee which were very good too. Time flies when you're having fun. And suddenly we realized it was almost 11:30pm when a server brought out a beautiful sundae with assorted ice cream and candles called "Every Day is Sunday" for a birthday girl at another table. Luckily, the restaurant opens till midnight. We left the place feeling Very Very Satisfied. We all know that even without the introductory dinner set, we will gladly come back, paying full price for quality and service and would still consider that as good value.
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The restaurant is at the location where the Dan Ryan's in Ocean Terminal was. They now have an introductory dinner set that is $488 for two people. I think it is really a not to be missed opportunity to try out their food at a very attractive price.
(以上食評乃用戶個人意見 , 並不代表OpenRice之觀點。)
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