Chops Lobster Bar

This restaurant is a class act. Please be sure to dress well if you go here.

I went about 6ish on a Friday night, and was there during their 4-8 happy hour.  They have fried baby lobster tail on the happy hour menu that was delicious! It came with butter, lemon, and some type of cream sauce that was really tasty!  A must try!  The bar was pretty full with people in ages of 30-40ish on average dressed well.

In addition, I had a Cesar salad which they put the anchovies on top for you, but I told them they could hold them back. The salad was okay to me.

The lobster bisque soup was interesting as you can order it with or without lobster.  Who wants it without? So I ordered it with and they come and put the lobster in the bowl right in front of you and then pour the bisque on top.  It was verrrry good but I like my soup hot and it was not, it was warm. It was nice and thick though!

Around 7 a band came on with a trombone player and singer.  They were PHENOMENAL.  They also don't stand in one place as they move around the room. Not too loud, not too soft, good quality sound.  Songs varied but definitely old schhol They have a band Wed through Sunday apparently but I am not sure if it is always the same band.  

Service was on point.  Refills were on the table before empty and oh, they give you all types of  hot bread including raisin! When I asked where was the restroom, I was walked to it.

I must say this is a definite must go back to.  My only recommendations are soup should be hotter and beef up the ceasar salad a bit.  Not enough to take a star off though- yet.  If it happens again, then I will.

Parking is a bear, by the way. If you choose to valet the restaurant will validate at the table for you so you don't have to pay to park.

I can not speak to the cost as I was fortunate to not have to pick up the check, but I will say guys--you need to be taking your quality dates here for sure!!!  It was excellent, excellent, excellent!!!

This is a fine steak/chop/seafood restaurant that I will definitely dine at again.  The tables are spaced well to allow for private conversation and the decor is warm and inviting with dark wood panelling on the upper level.  The lower level was not as appealing as the arched tile ceiling reminded me of the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Station.  

As for the service, professional, attentive and unobtrusive.

The food was very good with my sautéed lobster tail appetizer light and tasty, the 8 ounce filet mignon perfectly done (accompanied by a light peppercorn sauce) and wild mushrooms delicious.  My husband's lamb chops were sizable and very good as were the little neck clams he had as an appetizer.  For me, a good bread basket sets the tone and the raisin and nut bread slices as well as the small rolls filled with onions were warm and fresh.  

My toffee crunch brownie for dessert should have had more toffee crunch but the vanilla ice cream served on top was delicious.  The cheesecake looked delicious and that's what I will try next time.  

Chops is a sophisticated yet unpretentious restaurant.  I look forward to future visits.

For such high prices, we would expect more out of a restaurant such as this. I took my family to the Boca location for Mother's Day. Many ordered the 3 course meal special for $49. That does not buy a lot. The appetizer was small and poor quality compared to the regular order. The NY Strip was 12oz of grizzle and tasteless meat. I have had the regular Entree- much better. When we complained to the waiter, he gave us a response that all beef has fat. He could care less until tip time.
We would not go back to this location again. By the way, stay away from the specials!