For a restaurant positioned as a higher-end steakhouse in Cherry Creek, this was extremely disappointing. The Yelp rating being 3 stars already feels like a warning sign, and after going, I understand why.
Parking in Cherry Creek is already inconvenient and you have to pay to park, so the experience needs to justify the effort.
I went in for brunch by myself, was there maybe 40 minutes, and the bill came out to over $120 after tip. For one person. For brunch. That is ABSURD.
The biggest issue was the drink pricing. I asked for a classic Aperol Spritz. Their menu shows a “free spirited” spritz option for $12 with a $3 upcharge to make it a cocktail, so I expected something in that general range. Instead, I was charged $15.50 each plus an additional $3 Prosecco upcharge, making each spritz $18.50. I ordered two, so that was $37 just for two basic brunch cocktails. That pricing was not clearly explained beforehand. When I asked about it after the check came, nothing was fixed. It was basically treated like “it is what it is.”
The food was fine, but nothing memorable or special enough to justify the price. Cheesesteak egg rolls and short rib benedict should not turn into a $90.72 bill before a real tip, especially when the overall experience was just average.
The restaurant itself is beautiful and the service was okay, but “okay” service and decent food do not justify these prices. Between the parking, the unclear drink charges, and the overall poor value, I would not come back. EVER.
The restaurant was also surprisingly empty on a Saturday afternoon, and honestly, now it makes sense. This is exactly why people are eating out less, drinking less at restaurants, and choosing to cook at home instead.