R
Robert
New Jersey3 reseñas
Comieron en 24 de marzo de 2025
- Global 4
- Comida 4
- Servicio 5
- Ambiente 5
We were vacationing in the area and saw a Brazilian-type steakhouse near our hotel and decided to try it. We were able to get the first reservation as soon as they opened and were the first seated. This allowed us the first try at the well-varied salad bar.
Nearly every selection I made at the salad bar was delicious. I say nearly because they had mint jelly available, so I took some to go with the lamb that was listed among the meats to be brought around. I thought the dark flecks in it were ground mint leaves. I wasn't aware that somebody thought mixing a ground pepper high on the Scoville scale would "enhance" the flavor of the jelly. Instead, it totally obliterated the mint flavor and that of the lamb.
Once my taste buds recovered, I tried the lamb again sans mint jelly. It was ok but a bit gamey for my taste. I don't want to say this as a negative for the restaurant, as this was the first time I ever tasted lamb this way in a restaurant. In fact, the only time was when I personally undercooked a lamb roast. So I believe the reason for the taste was likely because we had such an early seating, the lamb had not cooked thoroughly, or didn't have time to properly rest after cooking.
All of the other meats were delicious and tender. Cooked just right and spiced accordingly.
My fiancée did have a margarita with her meal. It was delicious, though the bartender did have a heavy hand on the tequila. So if you are a teetotaler, ask him to go easy.
The price was a bit high, especially considering this restaurant is right in the middle of beef-raising land. Most places we dined at were relatively lower than our home and offered larger portions. As compared to Brazilian Steakhouses at home, VB was a little higher.
The staff was very friendly and accommodating.
