I have to sing the praises of an overlooked local restaurant: the Cast Iron Steak House on River Road.
I had dinner there this evening with a dear friend. We ordered strip steak, a Delmonico steak, a dessert and a bottle of wine. Both steaks included a salad and a side. For my salad I chose the Caesar salad; my friend chose the house salad. I can only speak for the Caesar salad. It was made of crisp Romaine lettuce and crispy croutons. I could taste parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper in the dressing. Although I could not detect ant anchovies, they were not missed as the salad was lightly dressed so both the lettuce and croutons remained crisp. My dining companion was completely satisfied with his house salad. My medium rare Delmonico was right on; my friend's medium rare strip steak was likewise. He chose their potato cake. I stole a bite. It reminded me of my North Dakota days and what was called a potato patty - crisp, crisp on the outside; tender potato goodness on the inside. I chose the sauted spinach. Heaven! The spinach was tender, neither raw nor soggy and not oily or buttery either. My companion opted for dessert - an over the top version of brownie ala mode. I stole a bite. OMG! I do not have a sweet tooth and therefore rarely order dessert but I might make an exception next I go there.
