If I didn't know better - I would say that there must be an error in that title! $19 for a steak - and an amazing 120z ribeye at that! But that is precisely what
The Rail - the main restaurant at
Playground Poker offers up on Mondays after 4pm!
Christy is a big fan of beef - great burgers and steaks - so we made this a part of our must get tos for this week. As we left our place yesterday evening - the rain was coming down in torrents. We almost considered not going - but the desire in us for a. great meal was strong enough to overcome.
When we got to Playground it was abuzz with life! We quickly made our way to The Rail and found seats at the bar - which was surprisingly empty. We ordered a Heineken each and the evening's special - a 12oz ribeye - done medium rare for us both.
We had hardly taken our first swig of the beers when our meal came - a beautiful looking - and tasting offering! After we had gotten about halfway through the meat I asked Christy if this might be the favourite meal she has had recently - and we have had many remarkable meals - and she said yes! I followed with - then we'll have to put this on our weekly rota!
The meal was steak frites - and I would be remiss if I didn't mention the fries - they are big beefeater fries - and tremendous of their own accord! Having been in the restaurant business - I marvel at The Rail's ability to manage a big menu and turn out meals of all varieties expediently and very tastefully. In speaking with the excellent bar staff - we learned that this 12oz ribeye is a special offering for the Monday Steak Frites Special - and that it is worth $50! We got 2 steaks, 2 Heinekens and a 20% tip for under $70 - easily half-price!
We were at Playground Poker and moved from the resto to the tables - where we only planned on playing $10 each - which we did - and promptly each lost! But having played the $10 we qualified for a free burger at The Rail on Tuesdays starting at 11:30am - which we will use today!
So while we lost at the table - we consider ourselves huge winners on the evening - having had a wonderful dinner - some fun at the tables - and qualifying for a free burger and fries at The Rail! It is a fifteen minute drive to and from Playground - and well worth the trip! You really must come!
All my love,
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