Lake Charles, United States
501 W College St
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+13373100077
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This is a tough one - we were looking for a local steakhouse to enjoy something different from the chain steakhouses. First we were offered a small table near the kitchen in a nearly empty restaurant. Then the appetizer looked nothing like a normal offering of focaccia bread with dipping oil. The very tasty bread was served with a large bowl of oil and vinegar with flaked parmesan floating on top - no fresh ground pepper. It took a fork to strain it onto the bread. Next came the entree and salad all at once. The salad was tired looking iceberg lettuce mix with dressing that was good. The rib eye steaks were ok. My market price (14) sauted lump crab was poorly prepared and made the plate entirely too juicy. The sides came in separate largish bowls. Six large plates plus 4 glasses and a centerpiece on a small table for 2 made for a crowded arrangement The bourbon pecan pie was delicious after they remembered to warm it - the best part of the meal. The food was good, the execution and presentation lacking. My table view was the hallway to the kitchen and we could easily hear raised voices as they called for a runner, etc. It appears that they are presenting as upscale dining but we experienced many rough edges that need attention.
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Great steaks and seafood nice atmosphere, very clean great asortment of wine by the bottle or glass, and the wait staff and Jason was on point throughout the evening, and prices are a great deal better than casino hotels so for a great evening and experience that want break the bank this is it.
Burnt sweet potato fries and a filet mignon that tasted like it was cooked on a propane backyard grill. They cooked it perfectly to medium rare which is why they get two stars, it had no flavor and tasted like propane.
Definitely will not be returning. Salad was obviously from a mixed iceberg bagged lettuce which had brown spots, and what was suppose to be Ranch dressing tasted like a cheap bottled lite Rand dressing. I had the 12oz Ribeye medium, it was cooked correctly but no flavor as it appeared to be seasoned with only salt and pepper. My husband had the bone in pork chop with caramelized onions on top, which he ordered cooked medium well. It was very dry and obviously cooked well done with also very little flavor. For the prices they charge this was HIGHLY disappointing! We are frequent diners of Pat’s of Henderson and their food far surpasses Harlequin! If you’re going to continue these prices and try to be a fine dining restaurant, would it really hurt to chop your own salad and add a few cucumbers and croutons without charging even more for those small additions! I think I saw an up charge of 3.00 to receive that added to the salad. Like I previously stated, all around very disappointing!
I took my wife here as one of many stops for our 5 year anniversary while in town and it did not disappoint. We went around 7 on a weekday after Valentine's Day and I will admit I was a little nervous about my choice as the restaurant was pretty empty when I went in, but the food was excellent my waiter was great, the decor and Lighting in the room made for a very intimate experience and we greatly enjoyed it! My only advice would be to make sure and slow down while you're on the service road or you might miss it. Even after I had pulled in I wasn't sure if it was a restaurant or a business of some other kind. We decided to split a steak and a seafood plate, it was fantastic. Thanks for the Memories
I have been to this restaurant at lunch before and it was very good. Maybe a 4 out of 5, but took my wife one evening and the food was just ok and I thought overpriced. Our deserts were very good. Maybe give them another try. One of those local places that has been around a while.
I ordered the special to go. The fried and grilled shrimp along with the loaded potato were tasty. The shrimp ettouffe however was bland. The staff was nice. I popped in and out but dress nicely if you dine in. This place looks perfect for a date.
Great "date night" dinner place. A little pricey for the quality. I mean it was good quality (everything was delicious), but I've had good food like that for more reasonable pricing. No kids menu, but they did have high chairs. I would also say nice enough atmosphere that I didn't see a single man in there without a collared shirt or a woman who wasn't dressed up.
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