Originally Posted By PixieHollow69 I'm thinking of taking DH to a Kid free dinner in april when were' at DL. I'm thinking of steakhouse 55 because he's a meat and potatoes kind of guy, but he's in to trying new things. I'm flexible and I've heard people rave about napa rose. I would really like to try napa rose... I'm not sure about DH, He' usually a really flexible guy so I'm sure he be ok, but I want him to have a meal he'd really enjoy. and I know Napa Rose has the wine pairing which is highly recommended but he is not a wine drinker. Would a non wine drinker enjoy the wine paring? And Is there always a beef dish on the menu? I've heard you can have the chef plan your meal, how does that work. Thanks for any help you guys can give me....
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmmm hard call. steakhouse55 is more likely to have kids in it than Napa Rose btw (our 2 - age 3 and 5, SH55 is their fav). The food is good, but as you say, it is a steak and potatoes place and nice, but not NICE in the same way as Napa Rose. Napa Rose is honestly my fav restaurant on the planet. It is not the most posh, but I do like to try new things and I love good wine pairings, so it is a winner for me. The menu changes every three months, but here is a good example: <a href="http://www.themouseforless.com/tripplanning/menus/dl/NapaRose.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.themouseforless.com...se.shtml</a> Compare it to the Steakhouse: <a href="http://allears.net/dlr/din/menu/men_gran.htm" target="_blank">http://allears.net/dlr/din/men...gran.htm</a> Both are great choices, enjoy!
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb As a non whine drinker, I think I get where she's going with her question. Not long ago I had a meal at a local upscale restaurant that specializes in wine. I had a glass of the red the waiter recommended to go with my meal and it was lovely. My first Napa Rose meal is still ahead of me so I can't speak to it specifically.
Originally Posted By retlawfan I'm not a wine drinker, and I love the Napa Rose. The wine is not essential to enjoy the wonderful food they serve. If he's a real steak and potato man, Steakhouse 55 would be a good fit, but if he's wiling to try (and enjoys) other things, I'd say give Napa Rose a try. Was that confusing enough? Here's another answer. Go to Steakhouse 55 for lunch and Napa Rose for dinner.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Catal menu might interest you. Not quite as "frou frou" as Napa Rose but less basic than Steakhouse 55. At any of the restaurants you can mention to the host/hostess that you'd like a quiet table By the way, I'm NOT knocking any of the restaurants
Originally Posted By trekkeruss No one in my family drinks, but the wine pairing will open your eyes as to what that is all about. So yes, IMO a non-wine drinker will very much enjoy the pairings. As far as meat goes, my nephew is a meat & potatoes kinda guy; he wasn't to sure about Napa Rose either. He ordered whatever steak was on the menu at the time... said it was the best steak he had ever had. I took a taste of it; it was damn good!
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder I'm a meat and potatoes guy. I've been to both places. We'll likely never go back to Napa Rose as long as Steakhouse 55 is there.
