657552 Tue Oct 06 13:27:45 -0700 2009 15 15 Pennsylvania 0 5083496 Service and ambiance were wonderful right from the start. I am from NYC and have been to the best steakhouses, but none have this decor or couches so comfy. Appetizers were the scallops with bacon on a fried green tomato (yum!) and some raw bar. We also had to taste the kobe beef with lobster and mushrooms...wow. Main courses were the Branzino, the Strip Steak and the Halibut. Sides were the truffle mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and mushrooms...all were great. Dessert we had the ice box cake, cookie with caramel (our favorite) and the sorbet. Some wonderful wine rounded out this meal. This is a place to return to. Tue Oct 06 13:27:46 -0700 2009 134710 taboo 1 5085172 Ah man, you didn't get the sliders?? they make my mouth water just thinking of them. I agree, always have a great experience at barclay prime. Wed Oct 07 07:49:26 -0700 2009 5083496 292456 micreynolds 1 5085235 Just the thought of those scallops over fried green tomatoes makes my mouth water! We (my hubby and I) were there about 2 months ago to celebrate our anniv, and had a wonderful meal as well. We got the scallops, and Saltimboca ravioli apps - both were so good, if the fire alarm went off and I never got my steak I still would have left happy :) We both got the regular filet - cooked to perfection/melt in your mouth quality! And for dessert we got the cookie w/ caramel (yummy) and the peanut butter smores (small grahm/flourless choc cake/scoop of pb ice cream all encased in a toasted marshmellow shell) - amazing! The ambiance was also wonderful - quiet but not stuffy, with a dash of retro mixed in :) And the service we had was top-notch. Our meal+drinks was on the expensive side, but it was well worth it. Prob one of the best meals I've ever had! Wed Oct 07 08:13:00 -0700 2009 5083496 116025 becky315 2 5086081 I did see the sliders, but since we got the kobe beef cubes with the lobster...it would have been to much. OMG I missed the peanut butter smores...they sound amazing. Wed Oct 07 12:36:26 -0700 2009 5085235 134710 taboo 3 5088040 They were awesome. There were 3 on the plate too! Again, my mouth is watering just thinking of that place - wish it could be an every-month option :) Thu Oct 08 07:49:52 -0700 2009 5086081 116025 becky315 1 5093690 The food and service in the restaurant are OUTSTANDING, no question. The service at the bar, however, is often terrible. There is one (male) bar tender who is respectful, friendly and excellent. There are several (female) bar tenders, one with red hair in particular, who are just awful. I used to enjoy eating at the bar, but after a few less than positive experiences there, I will stick to the dining room. Sat Oct 10 13:16:58 -0700 2009 5083496 261784 phillybakingqueen 2 5095460 We had drinks at the bar before dinner and the male attendant was great. We had champagne at the bar after dinner and a female bartender was there...she was fine, but I think the male was better. Sun Oct 11 14:49:13 -0700 2009 5093690 134710 taboo 1 5096752 Barclay Prime - wear earplugs or dine in the lounge. Mon Oct 12 08:00:57 -0700 2009 5083496 11355 joluvscards 2 5099497 I disagree, we were there @ 8:30pm on a Sat night in August, and had no problem with noise. Although, I would imagine it depends on how full the restaurant is, I thought the low buzz was fine. Tue Oct 13 08:48:42 -0700 2009 5096752 116025 becky315 3 5101132 The night we were there it was really busy and on top of the normal chatter the restaurant had really loud music with a heavy bass. they refused to turn it down and everyone was miserable. Tue Oct 13 18:23:12 -0700 2009 5099497 11355 joluvscards 4 5102046 That's ashame... Hopefully you were there on an "off" night, and that's not the norm!! :) Wed Oct 14 07:01:41 -0700 2009 5101132 116025 becky315 5 5102255 I was there on a Friday night from 8-11PM and found the noise level fine. I think you must have been there on an off night as well. I like that the tables are not on top of each other and the space is so large, that it muffles other table's conversations....at least the one time I was there. :) Wed Oct 14 08:23:12 -0700 2009 5102046 134710 taboo 6 5127964 Can I ask for recommendations on sides dishes. Also for any of you, did anything form the raw bar stand out as a can't miss Sat Oct 24 14:03:21 -0700 2009 5102255 267939 erdenheim tumbler 7 5127974 Truffled macaroni and cheese. It is outstanding. On the other hand, I didn't love their mashed potatoes; I thought they were too watery. Sat Oct 24 14:07:19 -0700 2009 5127964 281736 barryg 7 5132078 I though the mashed potatoes were good, but the potato Nachos (I think?) were pehnomenal - sort of like a smahed up backed potatoe w/ the fixings (bacon/cheese/etc) Mon Oct 26 11:31:17 -0700 2009 5127964 116025 becky315 7 5132342 Truffle mac and cheese were great. Also had the mushrooms which were good. The oysters from the raw bar were yummy. I also ordered the lobster, but the portion was way too small and not worth the $ Mon Oct 26 12:54:49 -0700 2009 5127964 134710 taboo