KO Prime
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 772-0202
11/11/2007 Posted by heinslmn
Upon being greeted the maitre’d offered to check our coats; a nice touch. Seating was prompt and reservations appear to be a must on weekends. The noise level is fairly high providing a level of privacy should you be sitting close enough. The staff were helpful and the service was above average. As the 3rd person to ask, I was told the bar didn’t carry Pomegranate martinis. They're allegedly in the midst of redoing the cocktail menu and the Pomegranate will be added. The Blackberry Apple and Cherry Cane (as in cane sugar, not candy cane) were both tasty consolations. The tuna tartare appetizer was delicious but the tuna was so finely chopped as to lose its texture. The crabmeat salad was equally delicious; the only detractor being an avocado half with partial slices which broke into several half slices and a big chunk. We were asked if we wanted still or bubbly water, opting for still, assuming that meant taking chances with Boston's tap water, only to be served a $7.50 bottle of Fuji. The price was not mentioned and discovered upon checking the bill, leaving a taste in the mouth equal to that of Boston’s tap water. The fillet was topped with a spice mixture and a smidge of vinegar, which complemented it nicely. The 30 oz rib eye had a huge bone attached to it. Neither the menu nor the server mentioned anything about on the bone and it was cooked med-rare instead of medium as ordered; a small sacrifice to avoid someone standing over you asking that you cut into your steak as it's served. It also appeared to have been coated with a veal stock glaze (as the 26 oz T-bone allegedly is). Why would one do that to a fine piece of beef? Our plates were room temp when served; patrons at another table were warned the plates were hot. The sides all sounded delicious; we opted for the pea tendrils and spaetzle; both were tasty but the portions were more for one than two. The Frozen Mint Mousse with liquid chocolate center was a nice way to end an average meal.
Pros: Service, Food
Cons: Ambience, Food
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