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Every time I come to Forbes Mill, things just keep getting better!
This time the service really stepped it up, our waiter was fun and very helpful. We started off with the oysters rockefeller, which had just the right about of cheese not to overtake the sublime taste of the oyster. Then the special appetizer of the day, which was ahi grade tuna folded to resemble a tomato. Inside was a blanket of fresh lump crab meat, avocado, spicy sauce, and a tiny hint of wasabi. This really was all I could hope for- a sushi-style experience at a steakhouse.
Then of course, I had to order the 8oz. Kobe Fillet, which was impeccable served medium rare. The great thing here is that the sides that come with the steak aren't just thrown on the plate for nothing. Both the scalloped potatoes and the sauteed baby mushrooms really compliment the steak.
We finished with the dessert sampler, which includes the AMAZING kona coffee creme brulee, the chocolate torte, the cheesecake with fresh tropical fruit, and the apple crisp. It was all to die for!
The first time I came I thought I didn't need the Kobe steak.
I was wrong.
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The food is real good, presentation is very nice. I enjoyed my Forbes Starter Platter with Filet Tips, Ahi Tuna, and Calamari. The Filet Tips were a bit too rare, though, but I still liked it. For the rare phobic folks, you may want to make sure it is cooked to your liking. My Prime Porterhouse Ribeye was quite tasty cooked at medium. Juicy and tender filled with the right amount of flavor. The dessert Sampler was good as well since I wanted to have a little bit of everything at a small portion, so I can spoil my ever overwhelmingly greedy palette.
I would recommend the place for people with lots of money or for only nice occassions for the poor. :)
Went here last night because I was really craving some good steak and the pictures looked yummy.
For an appetizer, we got the hot foie gras. Hmm I liked the mashed potato and spinach that came with it more than the actual liver .. I'm used to a hot crunchy outside and a salty buttery inside. I added the salt myself, and my girlfriend didn't really like it either.
I ordered myself a Long Island, but I asked my server "what's a really good cocktail here" he just replied with a "everything is at the bar or in the book." UGH rude much? You could have came home with a nice tip, and because of that, my girlfriend did not order a drink. ANYWAYS
next we went with the forbes miller prime rib, which she describes as "it's okay, it wasn't as juicy or tender as I thought it would be" Well we ate it this morning with eggs and after reseasoning it, it tasted a bit better.
I went with the surf & turf. The lobster was good but the meat tasted too meat-y. Have you ever had that? Well thats the conclusion I came too and my gf agreed with me so we ate half of mine and left the rest on the plate.
Oh gosh I forgot the $7 Mac n' Cheese. It was very unforgettable. No flavor, not any interesting cheese taste. I asked one of the guys if it had truffle oil and he just looked at me confused (he didn't really speak English) Yeah, there was no truffle oil, just BLAND boxed mac n' cheese. There was one bite with an almost nice crust, but I'll just recook it at home with some bread crumbs and parmesan on top.
Gf says: some parts of my vegetables were really salty while the others were bland
The dessert sampler was pretty good. The cheesecake was just average to me since I make a meeeean cheesecake. The creme brulee had a nice crust but it just tasted like a mexican flan to me. The Chocolate cake was delicious and not sweet and just filled my mouth with ooey goodness. The presentation for the apple pie was nice, but I just didn't like it, too much crust not enough apples
By the way, after I ordered my long island I looked at thier cocktail menu and realized they use stuff like Smirnoff, Skyy and Grey Goose? I couldnt find my waiter to tell him that I'm allergic to the cheap stuff.
Lets sum that up for 135 it was not a meal to remember and I totally wish I had chosen Alexander's
My food - 3 . my favorite was the chocolate cake and the mashed potato
Her food 3.5
Service 2 - snooty and rude , thanks for never refilling my water
Setting - 4
= 3.12
I'd rather go to Ruth Chris's next time, thanks
Dinner with my lovelies...
I'm back in town and thought to take out some of my lovelies for some good meat. I love me some great meat. As my luck would have it, there was some Silicon Valley Restaurant Week event going on and my group and I enjoyed their exquisite 3 course menu. The venue itself is wonderfully dark and inviting. The only quirk I could perceive was the corner that we were sitting in was located where the ceiling was closer and I could hear everything... not quite pleasant but at the same time not a deal breaker.
I particularly enjoyed the 6 oz. fillet Mignon, french onion soup, and apple crisp. The dessert with vanilla gelato and beautifully sculpted ball of crosshatched sugar drizzle was both eye catching and mouth watering. The 6 oz was just the right size and a perfect medium rare. My thinking is if it's not pink that it stinks. *blushes*
Jezzabelle
XOXO
;D
I love celebrating birthdays at Forbes Mill. The service is impeccable and they take the time for the little touches that make the evening specials (personalized menu, dessert with "Happy Birthday" on the plate).
I am always happy with my food and usually opt for the filet mignon with the side dish sampler that allows you to get a smaller portion of two side dishes inside of one larger plate. Dessert is great too!
I decided to dine at this restaurant because of the Silicon Valley Restaurant Week promotion. Filet Mignon are hard to resist for a devoted steak lover like me.
I had the french onion soup, 6oz filet mignon and the seasonal pumpkin cheesecake. Also tried the prime rib and warm apple torte my friends ordered.
The onion soup had way too much cheese and overwhelmed the already flavorful beef broth. I almost couldn't finish it.
Filet mignon was very disappointing. The cognac peppercorn sauce was plain. Filet is not a particularly flavorful cut and I would really prefer to pair it with a stronger sauce. The piece of filet I had definitely did not melt in my mouth. What happened to the tender texture?
Pumpkin cheesecake was weak. I could hardly taste anything that even remotely resemble pumpkin spice.
Apple torte was nice for the first couple bites but left a strange floury aftertaste.
In fact, most of my dinner tasted so bland I thought my taste buds died on me that night.
Until I tried the prime rib.... That was the only thing that's worth mentioning. That piece of prime rib was even more tender than my filet mignon. Not the best prime rib I have had but at least it didn't disappoint.
Maybe I didn't order the right stuff. Perhaps I will change my mind if I try some other dishes next time. Until then..... this is only going to be 3 stars on my book.
This steakhouse is amazzzzing. I've never heard bad things from anyone whose gone there. Recently went with my boyfriend to treat ourselves to a nice dinner and was so happy with our meal (and twice as happy I had leftover to re-experience the whole thing later).
We had:
Oysters on the Half Shell (his indulgence)
Surf and Turf Lobster and Steak special
Prime Filet and Shrimp (my weakness, so buttery and good)
a side of the macaroni and cheese (so creamy, with breadcrumbs)
andddd the desert sampler (cappuccino creme brulee, apple crumble, chocolate tort, and tropical cheesecake. really good split for 2 and $14 and you get a little of everything. definitely recommend).
The atmosphere was also awesome, very relaxing with warm dark wood and caramel-colored walls, fireplace, etc. The meal ended up being pretty pricey but if you're looking to spend the money and get some quality steak and/or seafood this place won't disappoint.
Went here for dinner for Silicon Valley Restaurant Week as I've been wanting to try their steaks here. Made OpenTable reservations for 6:30 on a Saturday and was shocked to find the dining room completely full. I liked the modern look and decor. Typical dimmed room as in other steakhouses.
Our server was pretty busy so another server came to take our order. It seemed like most of the guests were ordering from the prix fixe menu. I was happy to see that their wine glass list included one of my favorites: Ceja Pinot/Syrah blend.
For appetizer, I had their house salad, which ended up being big lettuce leaves that I had to continuously cut in several bite-size pieces, which was a little annoying. My husband had the soup of the day which was lobster bisque, but boy, did it taste nothing like lobster bisque! I thought my husband makes better tasting ones than that.
For dinner, we both had the 6 oz. filet mignon. We asked the server if there were any sides with it and she informed that there wasn't so we ordered a side of mashed potatoes. When we got our dish, it was garnished with some green beans and a baby carrot. Supposed to come with nothing, eh? Well, the mashed potato was really good so I'm not complaining. The meat was cooked medium rare to my preference. The meat seemed of quality, but taste-wise, I didn't find it worth loving.
For dessert, I had the chocolate torte. It was a little too rich for me that I ended up not finishing it. The warm apple crisp was good. Coffee was good though. Overall, I wasn't too impressed with the food. I think I'd prefer my other steakhouse choices instead.
I came here during the Silicon Valley's version of Dine-About-Town. So I decided to have the pre-fixe selection.
PROS:
Great appetizers (the scallops-to die for!)
Great Wine list
Service-they're very personable
CONS:
The braised short ribs I had great flavor but the meat was dry.
We brought a couple of bottles of wine and there's a corkage fee :(
I wish my apple crisp had more ice cream ;)
Overall it was a good experience but I don't think i'll be back.
I recommend making reservation if you plan on dining here, it gets crowded as it is a local haunt. When I feel the need to eat a good quality piece of steak this is a great spot to go. Originally we wanted to try Alexander's steakhouse in Cupertino but we opted for Forbe's Mill because we had heard such good things about it. Everything we heard was true. I came for the Kobe beef and it did not let me down. Succulent buttery Kobe beef steak Broccolini and Au gratin Potatoes. Everything was delicious and the Kobe steak was cooked to perfection, not overdone or underdone a bit.
The staff was friendly and courteous and the surroundings are classy and romantic. Highly recommend the Kobe Beef.
So I came here thinking I was going to get a $35 Silicon valley Restaurant Week meal but then it didn't take long to realize it wasn't that great a deal after all. You can actually get similar items on the Monday/Sunday specials. Little did I know that IT was about to happen.
Our party of 6 got seated in the private room which was plus many points already since the dinning area was extremely noisy. After asking the server about their Kobe beef I was intrigued and just closed my eyes and went for it!
I had the Kobe beef new york steak which during my first bite, my vision blurred as my brain switched to taste buds only mode. The world around me literally melted away as I wondered how?!?!? HOW GOD?!?!?! Is it really all that Mozart listening, beer feeding, and massage for the cows that did this???
Needless to say I ate every last super marbled 12 oz beef there was. Oh... the au gratin was REALLY good with lots of cheesy creamy taste to it. The veggie? I don't care about them but they're good too.
Saturday night was my second time at Forbes Mill. I love the romantic decor/ lighting and the staff have been really pleasant. Not to mention they serve the most tender, juicy steaks!!!
My bf had a gift card that he had been dying to use! I kept telling him no due to the memory of our bill the first time around... granted, he had ordered a side salad and scallops to start, we each had Kobe, and 2 cocktails. The Kobe filet was/ is the best steak I have ever had in my life!
This time around we were gonna keep it cool and see if we could get away with only coming out of pocket a lil bit. I swear they have lowered their prices, even though our server said they haven't! I had the regular Filet and Prawns meal. The filet was cooked to perfection and it came with my FAVORITE sides: mashed potatoes, green beans, and a mini carrot. Bf also had the filet. We both ordered medium rare but his came out much more on the rare side, he didn't care. Our service was a little on the slow side but we didn't mind since we were deep in romantical conversation. Our server was a really cool older guy that got a few laughs out of us.
All in all this is a great place to get a great steak!
Overrated and average at best- my summary of my experience at Forbes Mill.
The bf and I came here for our 6 year anniversary and after reading all the reviews I thought I was going to experience something that was going to blow me away and compete with Alexanders, unfortunately they didn't even come close.
When I made the reservation, the hostess had asked if we were coming in for a special occasion, I told her yes, we were, our anniversary. Cool...after reading the reviews I thought they were going to do something special like the thing about the personalized menus or dessert, something...the end of the meal comes, nothing...I honestly have no idea why she asked, maybe it was for their own personal survey to keep stats of why people go into the restaurant?
Now on to the food. We ordered the tuna tartar appetizer and honestly that was probably one of the better things we ate that night. I ordered the pre-fixed menu with the wine flight and thought the food was ok, nothing spectacular, the part that weirded me out was the taste of the pork, I've eaten a lot of pork in my life but none that tasted like that and after much thought I don't think it was something I would ever order again. The other pieces of meat that came with my meal were salmon (could have used some kind of acid to balance it out) and fillet mignon (better than the other two). The bf ordered the surf and turf of lobster and fillet and luckily he was a lot happier with his food than mine. Th lobster, an australian lobster, was very sweet and delicious. The fillet, ordered medium, was overcooked. C'mon really, at a nice place like this you would expect they can cook steak correctly.
Lastly came dessert. I loved the kona coffee creme brulee and the bf loved the pumpkin cheesecake so that was a win for the both of us.
My biggest complaints would have to be service. For $100 a person, you would think you can get some decent service but instead we had to flag down our waiter all the time! He was the only one working the area where we were sitting (the back part facing the parking lot) and was all over the place unfortunately never at our table. We probably had more contact with the bus boy than our actual waiter! Another complain would definitely have to be the lack of explanation on the wine flight, he just set the wine on the table without explaining which one was which and what it was paired with.
Overall I was pretty dissapointed. I've been waiting to go here for a long time and finally when I had the chance to go and on such a special occasion, the restaurant totally lacked in all areas. Thank goodness I chose a different restaurant to host the BF's birthday.
Now for special occasions we will definitely be going back to Alexanders. At least there I know we can expect great service and great food.
I am having a horrible time trying to decide whether I should give them a 3 or 4 star. The food was a definite 5, but the service really hurt the rating.
We had made reservations but we still have to wait which is definitely understandable. As a former hostess I critique this part too - it is a pretty important job because you make sure the people with reservations get the best tables in the house and you are the one that has to make sure that the table turnover is efficient.
The food here was AMAZING. The meat was cooked to perfection. We had the portobello mushroom ravioli to start, which were pretty amazing. My bf ordered the 24 oz. porterhouse and I ordered the mixed grill (a cut of the New York strip, Filet Mignon and Lamb). We also ordered sides of mushrooms and sauteed spinach.
The meats were so tender and juicy. There was no additional sauces needed to be added to the meal. The side of mushroom and sauteed spinach gave us different flavors which complimented the meat. I'm glad we ordered the sides though we didn't get more than half way with the sides dishes. Sometimes when you have too much meat at once, something different needs to re-stimulate or change up the tastes in your mouth. I LOVED every bite. The meat was perfect - medium rare was in fact medium rare!! There are so many places where medium-rare is actually well done which makes it way too chewy. I am looking forward to coming back here.
We ordered dessert but it took the waitress FOREVER to come back and take our order. The waitress also did not really check on us neither. We had to ask other waiters/waitresses to help bring us what we needed. She probably checked on us twice throughout the meal.
Overall the experience here was great. The food is just simply amazing! The experience with the wait staff was not bad to the point where I do not want to ever come back.
Kobe beef here was amazing also the apetizer sampler impressed me. Great choices of wine and cabernet and chardonay my favorites. The atmosphere was a little stuffy though... it is in Los Gatos and everything but the public was mostly 50 + and I sorta felt "watched" the whole time since I'm in my 20s and was wearing a dress shorter than my knees. The service was nice also knowledgeble staff. I got the Filet and my friend got the other Kobe selection which I wasn;t paying attention to. Also I noticed that they have Sunday specials for 29.99 per person meals which is a really good value. The deserts were also pretty amazing.. Nice place to go celebrate something special but definitely could be a little awkward on the first date. 4 stars for the snobs
Stop 5 on the Los Gatos Bar Crawl (#LosCrawl on Twitter)
It takes a lot for me to give 5 stars to a restaurant when I havn't eaten anything at all - after all, a bar crawl and a hastily grabbed drink is hardly enough opportunity to reach a conclusion to award 5 stars, is it?
Not this time!
I'd seen enough. From the moment we walked in (Michael L., Michael C. and I) I knew this was a classy establishment - beautiful people dressed to the nines, a large bar separate from the dining area for people to mingle while they waited to be seated - and affording a lot of privacy and quiet to the diners!!! Looking into the dining area, it looked like the kind of place I'd want to bring someone special to - dim lighting, cozy seating, quiet enough for a nice conversation - very nice, very romantic atmosphere.
But, we were here to grab a drink and go. And after our previous experience at nearby Pedro's, we were in heaven!!! I ordered my usual Ketel One and tonic - very generous pour and it was great :) - we found a quiet corner and toasted the succes (so far... it would go downhill rather quickly after this) of the #LosCrawl.
I did hit up the bathroom and it is one of the nicest bathrooms I have seen outside of a five star hotel - extra points for this - I almost expected to see an attendant - that was the only thing missing - they did have a basket with some amenities and mints etc... very classy :)
I have to go back here to try the food. The problem is, I need someone special to go with me to make it a memorable evening - I shall wait!
~ 5 stars overall for a wonderful experience - a virtual feast for the senses - and I didn't even taste the food - it is really promising indeed!!!
# 133
After finding Forbes Mill Steakhouse here on Yelp, I decided to try them out last night. I've been in the mood for a good steak to celebrate the Marine Corps Birthday, but didn't want to drive all the way up the San Francisco.
So, I took stock in what other yelpers said, and tried it out.
The short answer: Absolutely superb!
Our waiter Jeff took excellent care of us, and seemed to constantly anticipate anything we were needing. He also made some excellent menu suggestions.
I had the Filet, plus a lobster tail. Both came cooked perfectly. For sides, I took Jeff's suggestion and went half-and-half Potatoes au Gratin, and Mac & Cheese. Both were amazingly good!
The wine list had some very good selections, and was very comprehensive.
Desert was decadent without being overly sweet, and the perfect size.
I've stopped my search for the best steak house in the South Bay, Forbes Mill wins. Sorry Ruth's Chris, you've been outdone.
Food is good, atmosphere is nice, service is good.
Hear ye! Hear ye! FANTABULOUS YUMS!
**WARNING** A vegetarian giving a steak house a 5 star review?! For chrissakes and the love of animals, no effing way! With that said, I managed to eat no animal muscle.
Had to do some mommy dearest and defiant daughter bonding, she wanted to go to "Satan Row" I said, F*ck NO! So, without hesitation I recommended this fine dining experience in the quaint uppity yuppie town of Los Gatos.
Me: Let's go to Forbes Mill Steakhouse.
Mommy dearest: But, we are vegetarians.
Me: Since when did you become a vegetarian?
Mommy dearest: Last week.
Me: OMG Pfffff, let's see about that!
We had a lovely 4 course meal. Being vegetable killers, the menu was obviously extremely selective. But to my surprise we had abundance of food on our table. We basically copied each other since my mother claims to be a vegetable killer.
Service was top notch! Our Server Jennifer was phenomenal! I must say she is probably one of the best servers I have ever had at a fine dining establishment. Request her if available! We tipped her over 30% of the hefty bill.
Drinks: Pomegranate Italian soda and I had the Pear ginger ale (Refreshingly amazing)
Salad: Heirloom Tomato and mozzarella . LOVED IT! OMFG what?!? http://www.yelp.com/to...
Soup: Cream of corn. I normally don't like cream on my food but I had to give it a try. Yes, it doesn't sound fancy, but the way they made it, it was divine!
Entrees: I had the Portobello mushroom raviolis and it was fantabolous! We also ordered 3 sides of steam broccoli, sauteed spinach, and fresh asparagus (YUMS) And of course, my mommy dearest could not resist... she had the filet mignon and prawns (she was blown away). Yeah, she sure is a vegetarian.
Dessert: A perfect sweet ending to clean our palettes. Two orders of mango and blackberry cabernet sorbetto with two organic herbal teas.
Overall, I'm a FAN! I would definitely come back with my mommy dearest or anyone who is willing to fork it up. Because I'm poor and my mommy is rich. Worth the SPLURE and my INSANITY!
The food here is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo delicious!
The dessert, is unexplainably DELICIOUS! I am a pastry chef and even I drool at the thought of it all! I love getting the sampler with my boyfriends mom! I love it all. The best dessert I've ever had here was their Pumpkin Bread Pudding. I didn't know something so amazing exsisted! I thought I almost died when I had it. It was a special last year and I cant only hope they have it now. It is a liiiiiittle pricey but sooooooo delicious.
OH! And a must know! I cannot remember the cut, but if you are going to get steak (which you probably are), order the cheapest one they offer. It is really that amazing! My bfs family all ordered the $40-$40+ cuts and they all ended up wanting my steak! It was just so flavorful and delicious! It's a must have!
Happy Eating!
This is a relatively affordable place, but it is not exceptional in the steak quality.
The "kobe" beef they serve is all Australian and not the best Australian F1 beef that I have had. It is 1/2 to 1/3 the cost of other Japanese beef and the difference is pretty easy to tell.
For the price I prefer Mortons and if price is not object I prefer Alexanders.
HIRE NEW HOSTESSES!!!
My husband and family are steak fans so we decided on Forbes to celebrate my husband's birthday. When we first arrived, we noticed right off how unwelcoming the hostesses were. They looked as if they have never seen Mexican/ Asian ppl before but, we didn't let that bother us much...unless they were just having a bad night BUT WHATEVER; no excuses to be rude.
Per our reservation, one of the hostesses walked us to our table located in a nice, secluded area to the left, which we were quite happy about. Shortly after, the waiter came into our area, introduced himself and explained the menu choices and specials. The waiter was cute, and also funny and hospitable. We ordered the following and were quite impressed overall:
Portobello Mushroom Ravioli 4 out of 4 stars
Jumbo Prawns 3 out of 4 stars
French Onion soup 4 out of 4 stars
Seafood Risotto 2 out of 4 stars
Ahi Tuna 4 out of 4 stars
Sea Bass 4 out of 4 stars
Prime Filet Mignon 3 out of 4 stars
Prime Grilled Ribeye 3 out of 4 stars
Prime Bone-in Ribeye 3 out of 4 stars
Braised Short Ribs 3 out of 4 stars
Everyone went home pretty pleased with the food and service. However, the steak eaters did declared that Alexander's Steakhouse had the better taste in steak though... Will we go back? Maybe for the seafood entrees, in spite of the impolite hostesses. I mean the Sea Bass and Ahi Tuna were remarkable! The best we've ever had.
Everything I have had has been great. Can't say enough about the lobster bisque. Great wine selection! Ambience is awesome and service fab.
The steak here is primo!! Forbes Mill, home of the best steak I've experienced to date. That's saying a lot considering the considerable amount of steakhouses I've been to. Definitely pricey but the key is that it is well worth it. Great place for a date or to celebrate a momentous occasion.
I have yet to sit down at Forbes Mill to eat, but it's on my to-do list! My bf was feeling really down one day and I wanted to do something special to cheer him up. Prime rib is one of his favorite foods, so my mind was going through lists of restaurants trying to figure out where I could find the best place to order it from. Cue in Forbes Mill Steakhouse.
As they are a rather nice establishment and it was a Friday night, I wasn't sure if they would take a to-go order over the phone. So I gave them a call just to check and I was surprised at how friendly the hostess was despite how busy they sounded in the background.
I admit that I can be a little fussy and indecisive, and they were really patient with me as I asked them what their menu was. They read me their menu and answered all the questions I had about their appetizers, etc. Also I had asked for the food to be ready by 7, but I called and asked them if it was possible to push it down to 7:30. They had already started cooking it but said they would keep it under a heat lamp so it would be warm when I went to pick it up.
So I made my way to downtown Los Gatos and shopped for about half an hour before picking up the food and felt quite scrubby while I was hanging out at the bar in my ripped jeans, band t-shirt, and shoes with holes in the soles while women made up in their little black dresses and high heels drank from large wine glasses and flirted with older business men. They were all so tall too, so they continued looking over my head and ignoring me until they bumped into poor old me standing in their way. Yes sir, I am a classy broad, yes I am.
Well I get the food and I'm a little concerned because the styrofoam and plastic look a bit warped from being under the heat lamp for half an hour, but I take it home anyways. About 40 minutes later, we start eating and the food is delicious. I'm pretty impressed that it kept so well after being cooked since most food doesn't travel too well and doesn't taste as good an hour and 10 minutes after being made.
I'm still impressed and I can't wait until I make it back here to eat in the restaurant. Yummy yummy yummy in my tummy tummy tummy!
Since my parents love steakhouses, we decided to take them here for their wedding anniversary....and I'm glad we did. Upon entering, my parents were impressed with the dim, "romantic" setting. I was just excited that our choice of restaurant was appropriate for the occasion and different than usual.
I've had high expectations of the food here and FMS delivered.
The bread was not warm....they were hot!
Calamari had a nice crunch, but pretty average.
Their soup of the day, potato & leek bisque, was to die for!
All cuts of beef we ordered were cooked to perfection (at specs).
Filet Mignon was very tender and lean for a thick cut, and the taste was extraordinary. Their blackened rib-eye was succulent and more on the fatty side....just the way I like it! I think I could have just about anything with the cabernet demi-glace sauce in this entrée. We also enjoyed the gingery and sweet flavor of their braised short ribs.
The warm apple crisp with vanilla gelato came with our dinner. It was just okay, nothing special.
Service at first was friendly and quick, and then it became a little slow towards the end of our dinner. Overall, my parents loved the atmosphere and were pleased with the food; we had a great time...and that's the bottom line!
I really wanted to give this place more than three stars. I read reviews before I made a reservation last night and it looked like people raved about their service and food. That sounded great! I booked a reservation and drove down to Los Gatos after picking up my gf from San Mateo. Parking wasn't too bad as we were able to find a space about two blocks away within five minutes.
When we first walked in, we were greeted and I told them I had a reservation. It took them a few minutes to grab us and lead us to a table that was away from the main dining room. I didn't mind the short wait but I would have preferred to sit in the actual dining room. Our waitress was nice and gave us plenty of time to choose what we wanted.
Problem was that she gave us too much time. I think we were checked on only once throughout our whole meal and then was greeted with dessert menus. After we decided on dessert, we had to wait quite a while to actually place the order. The check was presented to us while we were in the middle of eating our dessert and she still managed to take a while after we finished to charge my credit card.
I couldn't help but think that she had multiple tables in the dining room and we were just the extra one to the side that did not need to be tended to. Good thing the food really saved this place from getting a 1-2 star rating. We had the portobello mushroom ravioli to start, which were great. Then I ordered the 24 oz. porterhouse while the girlfriend ordered the mixed grill that included a cut each of New York strip, Filet Mignon and Lamb. We also ordered sides of mushrooms and sauteed spinach. Everything tasted so good and the textures were just right. We're not big fans of lamb so that wasn't the highlight but each cut of steak was practically perfect.
Even though the food was great, I'm not sure if I'd make the drive to give this place another try.
After reading all the good reviews, I figure I needed to try this place out. The price is quite reasonable compare to other upscale steakhouses. GF and I started off with Ahi tuna which was pretty good. I ended up with the blacken ribeye and GF ended up with the prime rib, and we added cream of spinach and mushroom for sides. I enjoyed both steak as it was cooked the way I wanted. Ended up doggy bagging because the portions were huge. The spinach was on the salty side and mushrooms were OK. For dessert, we had the Kona coffee creme brulee which was good but not in my mind "to die for".
Overall, it was a nice restaurant and I will go back for the Kobe.
This place utterly SUCKED! I was so excited to eat here for my boyfriend's birthday, but I was really disappointed. I had made reservations for 8PM, and my boyfriend and I actually came about 15 minutes early. I approached one of the hostesses to tell her I was there, and she assured me that our table would be ready a little later than was planned because they were running about 10 minutes late, which wasn't a big deal to me. Of course, the place was pretty busy since it was a Saturday night, so other couples were slowly coming in sitting in the waiting area. Then the other hostess (who wasn't even dressed for her job) approached another couple and gave away my reservation! "Angelic, party of two?" Just like that the other couple walked in on my dinner, so I went back to the host I first talked to to ask about what happened, and her jaw just dropped because she knew they messed up. "Oh... um... Just wait a little longer--we have plenty of other tables."
Finally, my boyfriend and I were led to our tables by the hostess in the tacky tie-dye halter top and denim skirt, who didn't say anything to us. There was no apology or any form of small talk. Just silence. Right when I sat down, my first thought was that the chairs were too bumpy and hard without any cushions. My mood was getting worse and worse. Our server came around, and my boyfriend ordered a Blue Moon only to later find out, they ran out of Blue Moons for the night.
As for our food, my boyfriend ordered a Kobe New York Strip and I ordered a Kobe Filet Mignon. The New York was actually pretty good, but what do you know... My filet mignon was NOT a Kobe steak. The server managed to mess up my order. The person who brought out our food even brought us the wrong sides, which our server fixed after he walked by and noticed we were missing our macaroni and cheese.
The only nice thing about this place was the personalized Happy Birthday menu, but knowing that it was my boyfriend's birthday, we oddly did NOT get a complimentary dessert unlike the table behind us!
In a nutshell, this place was a waste of time. I would have much rather spent my time at Alexander's. Even Cheesecake Factory would have been better than this place. I would not advise ANYONE to come here.
Know whats good is the key here, Clam Chowder, Kona Creme Brule, Short ribs, Potato au Gratin were excellent. Service was good and professional, Hostess was cute and Soul-lessly young. Kobe and meats are over rated and over charged. I have had better Kobe else where. Lights are lacking, the place is dark. Ask for a good seat, if not, they will throw you in the open area. It is cold in the restaurant.
Like one of the other reviewers, I vacillated between 5 and 3 - 5 for the food, but 3 for the service.
The food was very good. We had for starters: calamari, portabella(spell?) mushroom ravioli, and prime rib tips. All very good. The ravioli was especially yummy with strong hints of white wine. Calamari was the best we have had anywhere, and the prime rib tips melt in your mouth.
For the main, I had the filet mignon, and my wife had the salmon. The filet mignon was perfectly medium rare and nicely soft and melty (is that a word?) in your mouth. The sides of mashed potatoes was fine, but no big deal. The few strings of vegetables were delicious, however. We were really full after the appetizers, however. So we had to doggy-bag the salmon.
Service, on the other hand, was woefully lacking for a restaurant of this caliber. Our water glasses were empty half of the times. Service was slow in general, and our waiter forgot our dessert. We left without bothering with that, and mentioned that to the waiter; he simply said "oh". An apology would have been so nice, but whatever.
Come for the food; but give it a lot of time, and don't expect great service.
Great place for Steaks and Wine. Bring your high-limit credit card because this place doesn't believe in cents.
It is amazing to be able try new and different places as I want. This place was a dinner between 3 friends who had a bet going, and lost. So Forbes Mill it was to cash in on the winnings. We came in very casual cloths (shorts, t-shirt, hat) and nothing was said to us which is nice when you go to what is considered an upscale restaurant.
We started our meal out with Calamari, which was cooked perfectly and was very flavorful even with out the dipping sauces provided. We all ordered Ribeye Steaks, (Wedge Salad, Heirloom Tomato Salad, and a Caesar Salad) and we all ordered the same side, Mac and Cheese with Vermont Cheddar and Truffle Oil. Considering there was a drop of food on any of our plates when we were done it is very safe to say it was a very enjoyable meal.
Fine dining at it's best! Everything we ordered was great. I had the Braised Short Ribs which was sweet and tender, My parents had Fillet Mignon cooked a perfect Medium-well, and my brother had the Blackened Ribeye that was charred, fatty, and perfectly cooked medium. We shared our dishes just for taste and I must say...it was excellent. Note: their Potato-leek soup was very good! We also finished with some apple pie dish with a scoop of vanilla gelato which was just ok.
Service was good. They were very polite and attentive to us with only a few mistakes, but that's ok. I was still satisfied with our service as a whole.
Price? Don't even go there...Let me just say that It's nice to go fine dining ONCE in a while.
They have a little parking lot near the front, and then a medium parking lot in the back, so parking was not bad. Had a reservation so we didn't have to wait much. The hostess was really nice and polite.
All staff, even the bus boys are courteous, so the level of service match with the price of your meal, and also the type of restaurant they are. Kobe on the menu, and we were reading a little more into it, and looks like they have higher Kobe than other places.
Pricing is fair, you pretty much get what you pay for. I had the Prix-Fixe menu, had a the Prosciutto Wrapped Peach salad, then the Forbes Mill Trio that came with 4oz Filet Mignon, Alaskan Red King Crab Legs, and Lamb Porterhouse. Dessert was a Vanilla Bean panna cotta, which was delish along with the rest of my dinner. Portions are a bit small, but you're paying for quality, and I was pretty stuffed by the time I got out of there because we also ordered an appetizer to share (4 people total).
I'll definitely pay them a visit again! Next time we'll try the Kobe.
If your goal for the evening is to have steak melt in your mouth, this is the place to come. My rating should really be 4.5 stars. Would like to give 5 but the sauces and sides need attention.
Reservations are a good thing here but we arrived early and were quickly seated in the main dining area. Nicely appointed and a great spot along the wall to see everyone else savoring every bite of their meal.
Jeff, our waiter, was an AMAZING sage and guide throughout our meal. The educated and experienced choices he made complimented and enhanced the meal and our dining experience.
From what I could tell the Prix Fixe meal was the favorite of the night. I had the Prix Fixe with the wine pairing and we also got the special tuna appetizer and a large Kobe beef filet.
Drooooolllllll.....
The special tuna tomato appetizer of crab wrapped in sashimi tuna was delightfully light with a drizzling of too tame chili oil... could have done with a little more spice. -punch it up-
The heirloom tomato salad was heavy with balsamic and could have been more lightly seasoned. The fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and greens were wonderfully delicious if you could pick out the flavors over the dredging of balsamic... get it on the side.
The Prix Fixe sampler was fantastic and we had the opportunity to compare a prime cut filet and a Kobe filet.
Both are amazing, delicate, melt in your mouth a carnivores delight but the Kobe with a slight crust and ruby center nudged ahead of the prime cut... only just barely.
Jeff's suggestion of having the Kobe sauce on the side was fantastic. The Kobe really stands on its own... the heavy sugary syrup completely over powers the beef and it would have been disastrous if it was poured over the Kobe. -Don't do it! Please!
The short rib was a lesson in slow braising. The meat yielded to the slightest touch of my fork and was nicely complemented by the sweet plum sauce encrusting the meat.
The wine pairing was a nice accompaniment but if only the pours were more generous but for the price well worth it.
The sides are forgettable. Too much butter in the spinach - would have like it blanched. The asparagus is good.
The mac and cheese is a HUGE disappointment. Flavorless noodles... it should be renamed noodles and white stuff. This dish could have used some stronger flavored sauce.
Overall - the Kobe is the way to go - hands down - without a doubt!
Get it! Savor the beefy love!
The sauces are good but with amazing meat get the sauce on the side and leave it there.
Great wine service, good dinner service , o.k. food, poor atmoshere, kind of, well,...boring!
After the economy tanked last year, my husband and I stopped dining out at places like Forbes Mill. But he surpised me for Valentine's Day. And you know, it actually wasn't as expensive as I expected. Instead of the Kobe beef, I ordered the prime rib, which was superb. I came with ramekin filled with its own savory juices. Also, we had a mango and ceviche appetizer that was crisp and fresh. My husband was also suprised to learn that the sea bass was not only just as good as my steak, but better than any sea bass at most of the seafood restaurants we've been to in the past few years. It was cooked perfectly and the sauce and seasoning were the perfect complement, flavorful, but not overpowering.
I will definately go to Forbes Mill the next time I have a special occasion to celebrate.
Holy cow--- ha ha. Seriously- The cow was really delicious. I had the kobe filet along with the lobster. Well, the steak was incredible, but what really blew me away was the lobster. Oh my goodness! It was sooooo light and just literally melted in my mouth. I have NEVER ever had lobster that amazing. Service was impeccable. The menu had an amazing variety to choose from. My hubby had the prix fixe menu with three entrees- all of which were out of this world. The ahi flower (tomato?) appetizer was equally delicious. Cannot say enough great things about this restaurant. Even the bathrooms were lovely!
I have been to this restaurant several times. The last 2 times I have been here the service has been marginal. Now, I admit the food is tasty for what you get. I find it hard to believe when you're spending good money on food and wine that the wait staff isn't more attentive. The portions are decent but not great.
The quality of the food is excellent, however, they really need to beef up the staff so that they are more responsive and check in with you more frequently.
I am not sure if I will return. A few observations, how long does it really take to get a bread basket to the table? What is up with almost having to tackle your wait person to get their attention? How long does it really take to come back to the table? Now, having certified in the wine industry I understand front of house service. The representation at Forbes is not good. I have eaten at high restaurants at many places in many cities and several countries and they fail on this account for me. I'm not sure what it is going to take for this to turn around, but on this occasion I was quite dissatisfied. Sadly, this was not the first time. Very strange to have to feel like a second class citizen when I'm spending money and no one was asking for anything free.
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