Fleming's Prime Steakhouse
Caesar salad, lamb chops and a glass of wine. Oh, and some tasty bread with two different butter/dips. What more could you want in Baltimore, especially if you're someone who doesn't like the inescapable Maryland Crab!?!?
I was up in Baltimore for a short conference and one night out to eat. I'm not a fan of crabs (actually, of crustaceans in general, but crabs are at the top of the list). So, what to do? Well, to the rescue came one of my colleagues who suggested that a group of us go to Fleming's steakhouse, just around the corner from our meeting hotel.
Off we went.
I hadn't been to an American style steakhouse in quite a while (see my last Brasilian adventures in meat), so that was fine with me. Located in a nice new building on Baltimore's Inner Harbor, our party of three (henceforward known as the "Speyer Party" to the wait staff - as in "And how is the Speyer party tonight?" was quickly seated and brought the introductory bread.
It's hard to pass up an opportunity for a good Caesar salad (with anchovies) and Fleming's did it well. Likewise, though it's not steak, a well-grilled (with nice pink inside) lamb chop keeps calling out whenever I run across it on a menu. And thus my meal was set. My colleagues went with the green salad and fillet and they both seemed pleased.
We opted out of the shareable sides (the usual garlic mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, etc.), but the serving sizes were good. Our slight mis-step in our wine order was handled with graciousness by our server and all was well.
Recommended, especially for those who are trying to escape from the attack of the Maryland crab cake!
Meal: Dinner
Rating: ****
Date: 12 April 2010
Address: 720 Aliceanna St., Baltimore, MD 21202
Website: http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/
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