Hermitage Steak House

So our second time back. Went with friends who wanted to try this place out. Pretty sure they were disappointed as neither finished their main courses salmon and a steak. My filet was a bit dry. While not bad, it honestly was just average. Certainly not special. Now the thing that was a surprise was the salad bar. Much better than I remembered. Everything was fresh and the staff did a great job replenishing items as they were consumed. Service was outstanding. However, really wasn't a $100 meal for two. There are chain restaurants that serve a steak that is better for about two thirds the price. For a better value, you might want to try one of those, or spend just a little more and go downtown to a place like Del Frescos. We went on a Thursday night and glad we had reservations. This place is popular but the clientele is definitely on the older side. All that said, not a bad place for a date night nice atmosphere but I really don't see the attraction nor do I understand why the place got so crowded after 7 pm. Maybe this place just doesn't click for me. Maybe it will for you.

Yelp doesn't specify that it is brunch only on Sunday so the menu is limited. They do have a salad bar it's ok but in comparison Ruby Tuesday is much better Salad bar wise. I was actually hoping for a lunch menu as I am not much on breakfast. So I got grilled pork chops and eggs. I don't feel like the food was all that I was expecting better quality for the price. This was my first time here, but won't be back for that. Hopefully the dinner menu is better? The service is good though and the atmosphere was beautiful!

From the moment we walked in for dinner the staff was very friendly and welcoming! The sad bar had so many choices on it it was difficult to choose from! Our steak was cooked to perfection. The vegetables I had instead of a starch were delicious and not over cooked! We spoke with the manager before we left and told her it was a wonderful experience! She was also very nice!

Salad bar was fresh,but not substantial. Gold n Corral would put it to shame for choice. By the way, the salad bar IS your vegetable, seated over the return air, t-stat was near us reading 63 degrees. Had reservations for 7:30, arrived at 7:15, waited until 8 to be seated, 8:30 started on our salad bar, limited menu. Steak was ordered medium well, came out well done, no pink. Rice was good. Diet Coke was good...not going back...telling everyone beware...

Next time, I think I'll splurge a bit more and go to Bourbon Steakhouse instead. I celebrated my husband's 40th birthday and his 21-year retirement from the Coast Guard there, and the staff went above and beyond. They surprised us with a personalized card, which made the occasion extra special. I truly appreciate their effort!