I had probably the most magical evening at Sear Steakhouse and Lounge yesterday, which is fairly spectacular contemplating what a horrible temper I used to be in after I arrived! Sear is a model new steakhouse at The Harbor in my attractive lakeside city of Rockwall, Texas about thirty minutes east of Dallas. You gained’t discover a higher view within the Metroplex!
Sear Steakhouse is within the previous Blue Canyon location at The Harbor, which famously had the most effective view in Rockwall (and a 360 diploma bar to capitalize on it) after I was a young person however has sat empty for a minimum of a decade. I used to be thrilled after I heard a brand new restaurant and piano bar had opened in that spot (thanks, Dell!) and determined to test it out for my birthday dinner and I’ve to say: come for the view, keep for the meals, develop into a common for the service. The workers couldn’t have been kinder to me! Everybody from the hostess to the supervisor to the bartender to our server was simply pretty.
I began the night out on the bar. The workers was variety sufficient to show their attractive hearth pits on so I might benefit from the spectacular view from their patio on this chilly January evening. I think about the bar can be completely packed exterior in the course of the hotter months. I sipped on my Louis V champagne cocktail (mainly a French 75) whereas the solar set. Chef Tom even got here out and launched himself and stored me firm for a bit! What a deal with to get to ask him all concerning the meals earlier than ordering. He satisfied me that I have to get the crab truffles and creme brûlée – extra on that later!
When my bestie Irene arrived, we headed inside for dinner and my jaw dropped after I noticed the eating room. It’s beautiful! The entire place is simply attractive. I actually can’t say sufficient good issues about Sear Steakhouse. The eating room is superbly appointed and has a stay pianist each single evening. We sat on the waterfront facet of the restaurant and had a stunning view of the lake.
We ordered Oysters Rockefeller with smoked bacon and spinach and the well-known Crab Truffles to begin. Whereas small in measurement, the crab truffles are a must-order merchandise. It’s pure crab. I knew the minute I noticed Irene’s face that I’d love them. She’s a tricky critic and she or he lit up like a Christmas tree when she took a chunk! The east coast oysters had been enormous and plump with a pleasant crumb topping.
I made a decision on the final minute to strive the soup of the day, tomato basil. I don’t know what came to visit me. At simply $8, the soup of the day is a steal for a way beneficiant the portion is. The flavour was implausible and the tacky crouton was delectable.
For dinner, Irene bought a shrimp pasta and I ordered the herbed hen. At a steakhouse! Am I the worst Texan ever? Presumably. I absolutely meant on getting filet mignon with Bernaise sauce however I used to be very into my rosé and after our seafood starters, I used to be simply within the temper for hen! OMG. The herbed hen is a ten/10 and that’s coming from an absolute hen snob. I had excessive hopes after I noticed it simply primarily based on the proper little airline-cut hen breast: clearly an natural hen. It was completely cooked: tremendous juicy with crispy, herby pores and skin paired with the creamiest grits. If I might eat this each week, I’d! I hate to inform you to go to a steakhouse and get hen however….it’s divine.
Save room for dessert! We bought the white chocolate tart cherry bread pudding (really useful by my buddy Dell) with heat brandy sauce and the creme brûlée for dessert. Chef Tom gave me the news on the creme brûlée: the recipe is from a 3-star Michelin chef in France. Want I say extra? This could be the most effective creme brûlée I’ve ever had. The custard is thick and creamy and stuffed with vanilla bean specks with an ideal, thick caramelized crust.
Cheers to Sear,
