Shanirah Rogers

Review of Barclay Prime

I had been looking forward to this visit because I...

I had been looking forward to this visit because I love steak, I've visited multiple restaurants around the city to try what they had to offer. Some were better than others and unfortunately Barclay hit the not so good side of my list. Now I would like to point out that the service was phenomenal and the appetizers were amazing as well but lets be serious... This isn't the "appetizer restaurant" this is an establishment known for it's steaks. So this rating is centered around the steaks (I simple gave an extra star based on the service and appetizers)

I've tasted Wagyu before so I was incredibly curious about their american version. It sounded off but it was worth seeing. I regret it immensely, it was nowhere near the level of wagyu and I was disappointed in the way it was served.For starters it wasn't cooked the way I asked (medium rare is how I wanted it) and it came out cold. So cold I was curious if they gave me a steak that had been sitting for 45 minutes. I decided to taste it for good measure and found myself even more disappointed Which was upsetting since the amazing appetizers spoke of brilliant things to come, instead it was brilliantly disappointing. I informed the waiter of how I felt and asked him to tell the manager, not sure if he did but I did voice my complaints. I disliked it I didn't even take it home (even though I only ate one bite). I'm debating if I even want to come back but if I do I'm staying as far away from the American Wagyu as possible.

American Wagyu NY strip: 0/10

Wagyu Sliders: 8/10

Crab Cake: 8/10

Truffle Mac and Cheese: 7/10

Mushrooms: 9/10

Tater tots: 7/10

Kurayoshi 8 year: 8/10

Black and White cake: 7/10

Coffee (for dessert): 3/10