So, I ended up going to Harlo Steakhouse the other night. Been hearing whispers about it, you know, how it’s one of those spots. Figured I’d see what the fuss was about myself. Wasn’t really a special occasion, just felt like trying something different.
Getting there wasn’t too bad, found a spot to park after circling once or twice. Walked in, and yeah, it definitely has a vibe. Kinda dark, moody lighting, lots of wood and leather. Looked like they spent some money on the place. The person at the front was polite, got us seated pretty quick.
The Menu Situation
They hand you the menu, and right away you see it’s not your everyday burger joint. The prices are, well, they’re up there. Made me think twice for a second. Lots of steak options, naturally, and some seafood bits. Took a while to decide, everything sounded fancy.
The waiter came over, seemed knowledgeable enough. Asked him what was good, you know the usual drill. He pointed out a couple of their signatures. I just went for a classic ribeye, asked for it medium rare. Also got a side of mashed potatoes, keep it simple.
Food Time
They brought out some bread first, which was decent. Always a good sign, right? Then the main event arrived. The steak looked pretty good on the plate, nice sear on it. The potatoes looked creamy.
- The Steak: Cut into it. It was cooked right, definitely medium rare, pink inside. Pretty tender, juicy too. Had good flavor, you could taste the meat. Can’t complain about the steak itself.
- The Sides: Mashed potatoes were smooth, buttery. Nothing amazing, but a solid sidekick to the steak. Did the job.
Service was okay throughout. They filled water glasses, checked in once or twice, but weren’t hovering, which I appreciate. Cleared the plates away without much fuss when we were done.
Wrapping It Up
So, we finished up, got the bill. Yeah, it stings a little, not gonna lie. It’s definitely an investment for a meal. Overall? The food was good, especially the steak. The place looks nice, feels upscale. Is it somewhere I’d go every week? Nah, definitely not. It’s more of that ‘special occasion’ or ‘company credit card’ kind of place, you know? But hey, I went, I tried it, and the steak was solid. Now I know.
