Varisa Lall Dass

Review of Bern's Steakhouse

This place sets the bar for every restaurant. Also...

This place sets the bar for every restaurant. Also, people just focus on the main course, but the appetizers/tapas on the menu are even better in my opinion. I actually never get the main course anymore- and instead order several tapas style appetizers. You can taste the quality difference- everything is fresh with no hint of gaminess even in organ meat or raw meats (carpaccios/tartares). I also have no idea how they got their lobster roll to taste better than sushi restaurants. The only thing I can think of is if they kill the lobster fresh from the tank in the kitchen. That thing is so fresh. Their tempura is expertly battered and fried- a perfect texture that shows you how tempura is supposed to taste.

Steaks are good. Delmonico is the best. I probably prefer an aged flavored Charley s steak over the regular Bern s chateaubriand, but Charley s can t hold a candle to their appetizers.

The serving staff has consistently been accommodating and kind. Very knowledgeable with questions. Friendly. And you get some comedians on occasions lol. I ve also witnessed them be tolerant of my toddler nephews climbing under tables- so they get bonus points for that.

The male and female hostesses could smile more and be friendlier, but not everyone is that way.

I compare every restaurant to this one, and Bern s remains consistently the best for traditional, fine dining.