So Omar and I had to kill some time while his daughter was at Lakeside Mall with her friends. Didn’t make a lot of sense to drive home and then drive all the way back. We decided to grab some dinner at the Sterling’s Bistro (in the Lakeside parking lot, next to the new Fuddruckers).
Now we had been here some time ago, pre-blog era. I honestly don’t remember much about the place, whether we thought it was good, or worth revisiting. Omar was recently here for a work event and was happy with his meal so we checked it out.
They have a rather upscale menu, with meatball lollipops, fried brussels sprouts, and crab and shrimp cake appetizers.
All of which we did not partake. Omar was looking for something on the lighter side, so he ordered volcano sushi. It came out so pretty, it really was visually stunning. Although not the best sushi Omar ever had, it was tasty and plentiful.
I ordered the strip steak, which was served with garlic mashed potatoes and veggies. The steak was flavorful although the potatoes were a bit gummy.
Omar enjoyed his Tangueray Martini, up, with 3 anchovy stuffed olives. I ordered a gin and tonic, to keep things simple. Sorry, no beer review tonight.
Overall, we were happy with the service, the food and the ambiance. We will return, when it is convenient. Unfortunately it is one of those places that you can visit if you are in the area, but maybe wouldn’t seek out and drive a long way for. Good, not great. Frankly, writing this review weeks after the fact, and I forgot a lot about the dinner, which does say something.