Nate S

Review of Pearl's Lakeside Restaurant & ...

Took the wife here for a late Valentines Day dinne...

Took the wife here for a late Valentines Day dinner. It was our first time here and will be our last. Had reservation for 7p.m., arrived at 6:30p.m. and was promptly seated. Once seated at the table, wife and I had to rearrange our seating because of the cold draft coming around from the front door.

After a few minutes, we were greeted by our server. Ordered some cocktails and an appetizer. Tournedos of Tenderloin for the appetizer, Cable Car and Blue Hypnotiq for the cocktails. The appetizer had good flavor and ample portion for the price point. Took a little longer than expected for the cocktails to arrive. Cocktails were good, however when they were empty we were never asked if we wanted another one.

We both ordered the filet for dinner as well as mashed potatoes, asparagus and brussel sprouts. (Sides are ordered separately and not included with meal). The steaks were cooked perfectly and had good flavor. Unfortunately, that was all. The mashed potatoes were bland, the buttered asparagus really didnt show any flavor although it was cooked well and the brussel sprouts with bacon tasted like sprouts but had no flavor either. We had high hopes but it just didnt live up to expectations for the price points and atmosphere.

For dessert we ordered the Creme Brulee with fresh berries. It was amazing.

Now that we have been here and tried it, it is safe to say there are other choices in the metro that are worthy of trying.