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Bourbon

4900 Marie P Debartolo Way, Santa Clara I-95054-1100, United States, 95054-1156

Pub • Pubs • Steak • American


"My friend and I wanted to try this place for years, but appointments never allowed him. The stars finally aligned and we have a table to celebrate my birthday, which turned out to be one of the best dinners I've ever been treated with. We were surprised with complementary dishes such as a surprisingly tasty assortment of French french fries. You never really think that a French frit could be delectable, but if you cook them well and you have good season to go with, there is no substitute. We were also treated to some amazing Cacio e Pepe with truffle bread on the side, which while a very simple dish, packed a stamp with flavors that are made easy that you want to dig. But knowing my steak was the most important event, I let most of him go to my friend and mother, who were kind enough to bring me here. But wait, we're not done! To wash everything, we got a nice sampling of the Michael Mena champagne, which went very well with the steak I ordered and made me feel warm and fuzzy at the end of the night. This brings me to my main course, the American Wagyu Rib Cap. I knew how expensive these steaks can be, even if it's an American hybrid, I went with an average temperature to maintain tenderness. And boy was a good decision. The steak was not a steak, it was a pane of heaven that burst with juices and melted in my mouth when I looked as slowly as I could enjoy every piece of it. It was difficult not to simply dedicate the steak and leave all the terms of ownership in the door. At the end of the meal, they brought out what the fantastic version of a s 'more I've ever been the chance to try with Happy Birthday crooked in chocolate drizzle to captivate an amazing night. It was a light flick of Marshmallow with Fudge and Graham crackers on the side. It is not a normal menu item, but I think if you come to your birthday, you will see what it is all. And finally, but certainly not least, the staff was very personal and always had our glasses full of whether it was champagne or water, we never wanted for something. I highly recommend asking Patrick and Jerome to be your hosts, as they really made the night so much better. Usually I find staff in high-end restaurants friendly, but very formal, but here the staff were very relaxed, very funny to speak, and if you ever have a chance to come here during a 49th matchday, I can almost guarantee that you want it again."

Noosh

Noosh

2001 Fillmore St, 94115, San Francisco, United States

Wine • Full • Bar-lounge • Mediterranean


"Had dinner with a friend at Noosh last night and the service was just bad.Friend arrived earlier than I and ordered a drink. Stood around waiting for someone to tell us where we could sit. Everyone just looked at us like they weren 't arriving at a restaurant. Finally, I asked, Can we sit here? to which I got a smile but no response. So weird!Friend 's drink arrives. Wrong drink. I order a vodka soda with limes (got a lemon . Soda water was flat. Asked for a new one and bartender tried to just add soda water to my slightly sipped on drink. Said, Oh you want me to make you a new one? For $15 for a vodka soda, yes, I don 't want you to add more water to it.No communication about the food, that we should put in our order, just nothing. We order through the app (for the love of all that is holy this is the worst! I have to look at my phone all day, I don 't want to when I go out. I hate that restaurants are doing this.One dish comes out. Waiter is confused if we ordered. Kneels down at our table while we 're catching up but doesn 't really say anything.Food was pretty great. I liked it. We ordered 4 dishes. All good.The prices are pretty steep. Remember, $15 for a vodka soda. That is flat. With lemon (not the lime I asked for .Mid bite, another person, not our waiter, comes and tries to take the plate of salad from my friend. Nope! Not finished eating our fairly pricey salad. It was good though.Never poured us more water. Never asked if we wanted more drinks (we both agreed we would of had 1 2 more had they asked . I just would have tried something else. Also, put a non sweet cocktail on your menu.Food was good enough to go back but the service wasn 't worth it. Especially for the prices which I could justify had the service (by all not just our waiter been better."

Hinoki And The Bird

Hinoki And The Bird

10 Century Drive, 90067, Los Angeles, United States

Beer • Wine • Full • Steak


"We started with the lobster roll, which we decided to share. It was so delicious that I easily could have devoured the entire thing myself. The sashimi served with a special ponzu sauce was fantastic, and the fish tasted incredibly fresh. I was pleasantly surprised by the kale salad, which featured three different types of kale that came together beautifully to create an amazing dish. Next, we moved on to the main courses. The beer-battered fish sandwich resembled gourmet fare, but I can assure you that any doubts you might have will vanish after your first bite. It was truly excellent. However, the standout dish was the Hinoki Wagyu Burger. I'm not exaggerating when I say this could be one of the best burgers I've ever had. The smoky, tender, medium-rare Wagyu beef practically melts in your mouth. The addition of roasted vegetables was a nice touch, and the potato beans were an excellent complement. It's easy to see why this burger has been touted as one of the best in LA. One of the great things about this restaurant is that you can choose to share dishes or order individually. I highly recommend sharing, as you'll want to sample every delectable item that arrives at your table. I also noticed several reviews mentioning poor service at this restaurant in the past. Either those waitstaff were replaced, or management took the feedback seriously, because the service during my visit was outstanding. There was never a moment when we had to wait too long, and there was always someone available to refill our water. While it is on the pricier side, the experience is absolutely worth it. You have to go!"