pinoyhero
03-03-2009, 09:19 PM
Steak House and Scotch Bar - Downtown
Food 7/10 - Decent and that's about it. I had the steak which was really just OK, the accompanying veggies were fresh and the starter salad with strawberries and candied pecans was a nice twist on the average house salad.
Service 7/10 - Pretty standard. The waiter was engaged and seemed knowledgeable and somewhat passionate but given the cost of the restaurant wasn't near what he needed to be.
Ambiance 7/10 - Again, really just average but in this case the classic look is wearing off a bit and becoming dated. We were in the restaurant section eating but I did notice the scotch bar was pretty cool looking. Would be a great place to go try a few scotches (they seemed to have hundreds) but I'm sure they be arming and legging you.
Value - 1/10 - A 10oz. sirloin that was just OK was $42 and the starter salad was $7. For this type of price I expect far better food service and ambiance. After a $12 glass of wine tip and tax I was in for $75 ... way too much given what I got and what you can get elsewhere in this city. Skip Buchanan's.
I would not recommend or return to this joint, on the value prop alone.
Food 7/10 - Decent and that's about it. I had the steak which was really just OK, the accompanying veggies were fresh and the starter salad with strawberries and candied pecans was a nice twist on the average house salad.
Service 7/10 - Pretty standard. The waiter was engaged and seemed knowledgeable and somewhat passionate but given the cost of the restaurant wasn't near what he needed to be.
Ambiance 7/10 - Again, really just average but in this case the classic look is wearing off a bit and becoming dated. We were in the restaurant section eating but I did notice the scotch bar was pretty cool looking. Would be a great place to go try a few scotches (they seemed to have hundreds) but I'm sure they be arming and legging you.
Value - 1/10 - A 10oz. sirloin that was just OK was $42 and the starter salad was $7. For this type of price I expect far better food service and ambiance. After a $12 glass of wine tip and tax I was in for $75 ... way too much given what I got and what you can get elsewhere in this city. Skip Buchanan's.
I would not recommend or return to this joint, on the value prop alone.