the chalkboard

tonight we celebrated my 50th birthday. my husband ordered thebeefwellington which was delicious and so tender that he could cut the steak with a fork. i had the pan seared duck which was also delicious. the crabcakes we had as an appetizer were tasty, and the seasoned butter that came with our crusty bread was delicious too. we let them know ahead of time with the reservation it was my birthday, and i received a complementary bread pudding. all of that along with a glass of wine totaled $120. we'll go again for a special occasion.

our anniversary dinner at the chalkboard restaurant proved to be such a delight. definitely some of the best food i have ever eaten.

i had thebeefwellington with cauliflower risotto. my husband had the market fish. both dishes were superb although my husband noted that he wish he would have ordered the wellington. the owner confirmed that this is the signature dish. even the bread and butter were very tasty.

great, friendly service. our waiter was friendly and attentive and we had a chance to speak with both the owner and chef.

pricy, but nice for a special night out.

perfect for impressing.... i was taken here for date night. the atmosphere was formal (we went in the evening, of course) with dim lighting and most guests wearing formal and attire. i'd recommend the same for you. our waiter was well informed and pleasant. i ordered the fillet, my boyfriend ordered thebeefwellington. both meals were cooked to perfection, though i'd order thebeefwellington in the future. the only complaint i have was seating was a bit crowded. overall, i hope to return in the future. the food was spectacular and the overall dining experience was exceptional.

up-ity. i dined here on a date. i made a reservation for 2. make it for 3! we were seated at a table where the hallway belonged. they are in high demand so seating is tight but the lighting gives you the comfort of privacy during your meal. i happened to be "suited up" and did not feel on bit over dressed. started with foie gras aka duck liver... it was very good. i ordered thebeefwellington and so should you. it is very rare to come across this delicacy due to the fact some ingredients are hard to come by. the absolutely best thing i have ever tasted. i was amazed...amazed! so, reservations for three if there is only two in your party and know what to order!

good. ate here for lunch on a tuesday in august.

my wife and i both ordered the burger with fries. the burger was very good, but it suffers the same problem that almost all burgers at high-end restaurants do. the burger patty is so juicy that after several bites the bun begins to fall apart and eating the burger becomes a messy chore. french fries were excellent.

service was fast and friendly. quick with the refills.

lunch prices are as expected for this type of restaurant. lunch entrées are around $12. i'll have to come back for dinner sometime and try thebeefwellington as that seems to be what they're known for.

restuarant was clean and well-mainted. restrooms were clean.

-----04 aug, 2012-----

requires reservations. i called on a saturday and asked and was told that they require a reservation. you'll find nothing on their website about that.

very disappointing food! staff & atmosphere were pleasant enough, but we expected much more from the food. my husband had thebeefwhellington. the crust was soggy. i had the "ribeye" & it was a horrible quality of meat. not to mention everything was extremely bland. save your money & stay away!!

try the wellington. we ate at the chalkboard after seeing a matinee of wicked at the theatre downtown. conceding that the meal would be pricey, we went all out with some foie gras as an appetizer. this rich and tender delicacy was a suitable start to a delicious meal.

the special salad with roasted garlic and figs was refreshingly simple.beefwellington, the house specialty, was perfectly cooked and delicious. the crust was crisp and golden and the duck pate filling was a surprising burst of flavor. the other main course was a little disappointing and reminded us of storeboughtbeefstroganoff.

most outrageous dish. the ultimate indulgence - juicy filet mignon smeared with rich foie gras paté, topped with meaty sautéed mushrooms and wrapped in a buttery puff pastry blanket. flaky, juicy and super rich, the chalkboard's take on classicbeefwellington is unbeatable.