Michael John's French American Steakhouse

BEAUTUFUL place. Love the cherry wood furniture and color scheme. Very Italian decor with blues Brothers and gangstas. Would be nice with soft Italian or classi... read more BEAUTUFUL place. Love the cherry wood furniture and color scheme. Very Italian decor with blues Brothers and gangstas. Would be nice with soft Italian or classic music in background. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Had a drink at bar after they suggested as we were early for our reservation. The place was half filled and we noticed only one server for the room so maybe that's why we couldn't be seated early. The bar area wasn't busy so it was very nice.. The drinks delicious! The mojito was crisp with such nice flavors. My husband ordered the French Connection which contained Grey goose, lemonade and elderflower liquor. It was also prepared well. I had the French onion soup and my husband the pot stickers for apps. Both were tasty. They also serve a bean sauce with bread that was different but flavorsome. I ordered the chicken Cordon Bleu dinner and subbed the mashed potatoes for sweet potato fries. There was a $4 substitution. My husband ordered the filet and subbed his mash potatoes with risotto... that was a $12 substitution. The steamed broccoli and carrot were eh..... it was probably the only thing I didn't eat. The dinners were really good otherwise. We ordered a chocolate mouse type dessert with caramel that was average. This was one of the more expensive restaraunts we've been to. Two drinks each, two apps, 2 dinners and a dessert over $200. The food was good and the place was really nice. Our server Jennifer was attentive and you could tell very experienced..... We may go back for a special occasion in the future but not just for a date night ....

However, there were a couple of issues that stood out to me. When we were seated, we requested a booth but were told it was reserved for a later party, even tho... read more However, there were a couple of issues that stood out to me. When we were seated, we requested a booth but were told it was reserved for a later party, even though there were other available tables. Additionally, I asked to change a sauce on one of our appetizers and was charged a $2 fee for it, which seemed unnecessary. Despite these minor setbacks, the overall experience was good and my date made the night even better. I would give her a 5-star rating, just like a McDonald's happy meal.

The beef tips were incredibly tender and delicious, and my date's meal was great as well. While we waited for our table, we were provided with a lovely espresso... read more The beef tips were incredibly tender and delicious, and my date's meal was great as well. While we waited for our table, we were provided with a lovely espresso cup-sized sip of soup. Reservations are highly recommended as we had to wait 30-40 minutes for a table at the bar. The only issue I encountered was when the person who delivered my food insisted that the onion ring was made with a cornstarch-based tempura batter, despite my wheat allergy which our waiter was aware of. Unfortunately, it turned out to not be safe for me to eat as I had a reaction to it. I had one bite based on her assurance before our waiter rushed over to take it away, mentioning that the chef had already left for the day. I plan to return to the restaurant, but will be extra cautious with different people delivering the food than our waiter.

Fine dining? No! The ambiance was nice, the service was excellent and the food was tasty but not well presented. The mixed vegetables served with the entrees ap... read more Fine dining? No! The ambiance was nice, the service was excellent and the food was tasty but not well presented. The mixed vegetables served with the entrees appeared like a pile of mush, which they were. While the vegetables themselves do not offsetthe positives mentioned above, all of the food is overpriced. That, coupled with men seated with baseball caps (when will theylearn and/or “fine dining” restaurants require them to be removed? , means that I won’t return and cannot recommend thisestablishment.

The escargot was tasteless. It was supposed to be garlicky. It was in some cream sauce with no garlic. Crab cakes were only fair. Baked cod dinner, I had to ask... read more The escargot was tasteless. It was supposed to be garlicky. It was in some cream sauce with no garlic. Crab cakes were only fair. Baked cod dinner, I had to ask for salt. I don't think they use any salt, much less garlic. The beef medallions with thesweet sauce was tender, but not much of a taste. The sauce was sweet. For the $100 spent on dinner with no drinks, extremelydisappointing.