Red: The Steakhouse: a cut above
Published: May 27, 2009
If you think about your average street-corner steakhouse, it’s usually a fun place with pictures of cowboys twistin’ their lassos, neon beer signs, loud country music and a décor that screams all things Texas Big Country. But when that hankerin’ for a big ol’ T-bone turns into a lust for the fine filet mignon, you might want to head to a classy, grown-up steakhouse like Red: The Steakhouse, in Beachwood.
You won’t find any servers here with a fake Texas draw — promise. Red serves up fine cuisine in an elegant yet contemporary atmosphere that mimics what you might find on NYC's posh Fifth Avenue. The music is quiet, the white linen tablecloths crisp, and the port, steel, and oak color scheme tantalizing yet completely relaxing.
Of course, the menu is what the fuss will really be about. Red doesn’t fall short here, either: with starter items like JB’s steak tartare, made with prime hand-cut beef tenderloin, shallots, capers and crisp crostini; red oysters mignonette; and mussels Diavolo with chilies, tomato and garlic, getting your taste buds revved up for a great meal is easy as pie.
The menu features seven kinds of salads, which also make excellent appetizer choices. Try the Red House, which is served with baby greens, spicy almonds, strawberries, goat cheese and red citrus vinaigrette, or the mushroom panzanella, with arugula, cheddar, croutons and sherry vinaigrette.
For dinner, the menu offers prime ribeyes, New York strips, porterhouse, filet mignon and flat iron cuts. Aged cuts are also available. Other meaty options include the New Zealand rack of lamb; brined and roasted chicken breast; and veal chops. Also included are Maine lobster; king crab; shrimp; and a variety of pastas.
Choose a side to accompany your main course and you’ll have a complete meal. A variety of fresh risottos; baked potatoes; truffled mashed potatoes; asparagus with béarnaise sauce; and green beans with pancetta and pine nuts are among the options.
A full service bar with a large stock of domestic and imported wines and spirits is also on the premises.
Red: The Steakhouse sits next to its sister restaurant, Moxie Restaurant. Dress is business attire and reservations are required on weekends, but helpful throughout the week.
- by LeeAnn Mullen, Cleveland Reporter for HelloMetro
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