Remember Spenger's when it was Spenger's and not McCormick and Schmicks?

[Eli]

I recently had an old friend do a big favor for me and want to take him to dinner as a thank you. He said "Remember the salmon with egg sauce at Spenger's". I said "No, but I was addicted to the lobster thermidor served on boiled potatoes that you could get in the 'to go' place. Any places like that still exist that are good quality? Even Tadich Grill, Scoma's, John's Grill menus don't seem to have the combinations of rich newburg or eggy sauces and sea food (and for me, boiled potatoes). Will travel many miles from Berkeley to find a place (preferably on public transport). Don't want healthy or nouvelle. Any help from fellow chowhounds would be greatly appreciated.

[Scott M]

Alamo Square offers your choice of fish and sauce (Bernaise, Beurre Blanc, Green Peppercorn, Provencale or Beurre Maitre d'Hotel)

[Robert Lauriston]

Another possibility might be to special-order those dishes at a restaurant where the chef enjoys old-school recipes.

[The Chowhound Team]

Hi folks, please pardon the interruption.

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[wolfe]

Lobster Thermidor substitute Michael Mina Lobster Pot Pie?

[Robert Lauriston]

Maybe Sam's. They have filet of sole a la Marguerey.

[CarrieWas218]

I was going to mention the sole a la Marguerey at Sam's. To me, THAT is worth a lengthy BART ride!