Chinook Tavern

I’m very perplexed by the ratings of this place considering my experience this evening. If you are looking for an honest review this is it. We arrived with the hostesses greeting us but neither the hostess or waitress asked if this was our first time or if there was a special occasion. The waitress serving us this evening was Catherine. She promptly took and prepared our drink orders. However, we waited 20 minutes for her to take our appetizer and entrée order. The house salad costing $8.00 each for two people were nothing spectacular which validated the price. Our salads were brought to the table before our appetizer which wasn’t enthusing. I ordered the New York steak. When I requested a steak knife to eat a 12oz steak, Catherine indicated it’s “European style” and couldn’t accommodate me except with the standard butter knife already at the table. My wife ordered the pan seared chicken which she felt was o.k. My steak was requested medium well and also was o.k. My daughter ordered one of the pizza’s and could only eat one slice due to how unpleasant it tasted. Catherine could only apologize about the pizza when she delivered the check.

Never once did a manager come by to ask how the meal was for us. Chilli’s did this 3 times while I was eating lunch earlier today. The appetizer we finished and the associated plates stayed with us at the table throughout the entire meal. We had finished the entrée for 20 minutes while we waited for the plates to be removed. Then we were boldly asked by Catherine if we would like dessert. After declining dessert we received and paid for the $128 dollar bill and as we left out the front door the elderly hostess only stared at the front of her computer screen never once looking up to say, ‘thank you for coming or have a good evening’. It’s my conclusion the good reviews posted on this restaurant are not only false but scandalous. I wasted 3 hours of my life which I will not get back. Save yourself some time and spend a few more dollars and go to Del Frisco’s or Shanahan’s where they value and respect their customers. You could also go to Village Tavern in Broomfield, Colorado for half the price and receive exponential quality per dollar compared with the dollar spent at this place.

Go there !

The elegant ambient combined with the food and service

is outstanding and provides me with every visit a memorable

time.