Sunday, August 11, 2013

Wilmette Chop House.....a VERY pleasant surprise!

After about one year of business, this place is definitely doing something right! My husband and I went in response to the Groupon that was offered and our expectations were highly exceeded as we indulged in some of the best food, drinks, and service that is to be found in the North Shore....and beyond. Even the water glasses added a special touch that made our dining experience unique and more pleasurable. The "team service" was appropriate and professional, but not stuffy.

As a "steak person," I was not expecting to have this little unassuming chop house deliver me one of my top 5 best steaks of all time (better than the Del Frisco's meal I had downtown last weekend).

The seafood special of the night (rainbow trout) was done perfectly and paired with a delicate and comforting tarter (potato and veggies as well). We also enjoyed the shrimp cocktail and chef rob salad which were both something I would do again. Rob himself came out of the kitchen and approached different guests inquiring about their meal. I would have gone for the bread pudding, but it was gone by the time I made up my mind...maybe next time :)

Although I appreciate their efforts to "shop locally and sustain globally," the bread was the weakest part of the meal. As the first impressionable food item brought to the table, it ought to be better.

Pictured below is a poor representation of the meal, but proof of how I did not anticipate liking this place enough to want to write about it. I hope you try it and feel the same way. It's DELICIOUS!!!

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