Restaurant
Review: Chamberlain's Steak and Chop House,
Dallas
We immediately warmed to the traditional
elegance of the room, with its gas lamp
fixtures, deep woods, ivory linens and 1930s
original lithographs.
The evening kicked off with the appetizer
assortment, featuring a seafood sampling
like shrimp remoulade and seared sea scallops.
It was fine, if not exceptional, though
we did object to the $10.95 per person charge,
with a 2 person minimum. So much for sharing
- which is probably the point, come to think
of it. That, though, is our only price quibble
at Chamberlain's. Otherwise the prices were
down right reasonable!
We'd recommend the crab cake as a better
starter alternative. Crispy edges give way
to moist crab, not too much breading, and
accompanied by a delectable cabbage slaw
studded with pecans. A solid Caesar salad
was also a winner, with its classic combo
of Romaine, dressing and croutons. Generous
portion, too!
Outstanding roast prime rib was tender
and perfectly cooked, and served with housemade
jus, garlicky mashed potatoes and a horseradish
cream sauce. Absolutely delicious to the
last bite (and we blush to admit that we
did make it to the very last bite!).
A bone-in ribeye was also a home run, with
its crispy charred exterior and rare to
medium rare interior. Cooked exactly to
order - and isn't that the better part of
the challenge at any steakhouse?
Sides are a great deal, starting with the
rich parmesan creamed spinach at just $3.95.
We'll order it every time! Also enjoyed
the fresh asparagus doused in a respectable
Hollandaise.
The wine list has a rather lame French
red section - disappointing since that's
what we were in the mood for. Better to
stick to the California Cabernet and Meritage
sections, though to be honest, the list
there is more generic and unimaginative
than we had hoped. But we did spot the 2000
Whitehall Lane Napa Cabernet at a fairly
reasonably restaurant price of $90. Good
to the last drop! (october 2004)
Chamberlain's Steak & Chop House
5330 Belt Line Road
Dallas, TX
Tel: 972.934.2467
www.chamberlainsrestaurant.com
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