Gary's on Spring

We just had dinner there and it was very good!!  We had purchased a certificate from <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2FRestaurant.com&s=0aab4cbd731f3d3b0d1453050d3abc56a8c80bd214e25469c7555b750dca8a51" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://Restaurant.com</a> and we splurged!  We started with the Chef's Mussels and the Oakwood smoked salmon...both amazing!  Then we both had a salad:  The Caprese style salad and the Classic Caesar.  The buffalo mozzarella is house made and it is to die for!!  Very delicious!  Our entrees were the Lamb and the Filet.  The lamb and filet were both overcooked a bit (reason for the 4 stars).  Not to the point we needed to complain, but I cannot see giving 5 stars unless I am BLOWN away.  We finished with the creme brulee and it was really good.  I've never seen mandarin oranges served on it though.  (seems a bit cheap--I would prefer berries such as raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries).  We sat upstairs and the bartender was our server and she was very good.  We will be going back in the spring to sit outside on the very nice patio.  We are interested in trying a buffalo burger.  Must go again on a Monday for half priced manhattan's made with Woodford for only $3.50!!!

Accommodating for our crowd and great drink specials on Mondays.

My date sent back his burger (that was overcooked) and promptly received what he asked for as well as a discount to his drinks.

The upstairs bartender was polite and quick for the groups' size and all of the food was to temperature as served.  I loved the sweet potato fries but they were a little thin and they didn't pair well with the sauces they were served with.

The restaurant has dark interior with a warm feel.  Bathrooms are clean the host was professional.

I tried Gary's on a whim, knowing full well the cost, and I found myself satisfied and eager to try it again. The upstairs bar would be a fantastic spot for a quiet evening, maybe too quiet for a first date, but a great second-date spot with the dark decor and ensuing intimacy. I opened with the Oysters Rockefeller, despite my distaste for hollandaise and found it delicious, far better than I expected for Oysters in a midwest city. As for the entree, I found my filet delicious, perfectly seared to medium-rare, but still found myself jealous of the Potato-encrusted grouper and Scallops that were in view. Would eat the same dinner again, but would love to try new things and that's what sells a great restaurant.