Restaurant-Adams Avenue Grill

Though it has been around for awhile, we have never eaten at the Adams Avenue Grill (http://www.adamsavenuegrill.com/) not far from Adams and Park. So, wanting to try a new place, we contacted Bill and Yvette, set a date, and ventured out.

It isn't a big place, a nice homey feel to it, not pretentious. We ordered some Bruschetta Pomodoro for an appetizer to share, and this took a long time to come, the only off note of the whole evening. But when it came it was excellent. The grilled bread was just right, and you could put on the tomato, basil, onion topping yourself, along with some peels of Parmesan. Really nice flavors all the way through.
Along with that Yvette had some corn chowder that she seemed to like.

The main courses came soon after that, and they all were nicely presented and full plates. Both Yvette and Sharlynn went with the Snake River Flat Iron-- "A juicy Flat Iron steak is grilled then topped with a garlic and herb butter and covered with onion rings. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli." Really nice portions of meat here, prepared wonderfully. The broccoli was still crispy, steamed just right. And the potatoes were excellent. Both of them really enjoyed the meal a lot.

Bill went with poultry and had the Tuscany’s Stuffed Chicken Breast--- "Oven-roasted chicken breast is stuffed with grilled red pepper, spinach, smoked bacon,
mushrooms, and feta cheese coated in a Chardonnay-garlic sauce, and sauteed
vegetables and rosemary potatoes" He said his was really delicious and he ate every bite. Again, nice generous portions, really good veggies and the rosemary potatoes were excellent.

Me? I had to try the Fresh Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf--- "Ground turkey is seasoned with oregano, thyme, basil, and roasted garlic, assembled with a middle
layer of fresh mozzarella slabs and fresh spinach leaves, and topped with a hearty red tomato sauce, served with mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables." Wow, two big slices of the meatloaf with the melted mozzarella! So good! The veggies were French green beans with a tomato/corn relish on them that enhanced and did not overpower. It was so much and so good.

Each couple also split dessert---both picking the same one, a berry/peach tart. It was an excellent way to finish the meal off.

Now it is not an inexpensive place. Each couple laid down $75 that included tip at the end, but considering the size of the meal, appetizer, 1 soup, 1 wine, ice tea, and 2 desserts, and that we were ALL so satisfied with our dinners and felt so happy to be eating such nicely prepared food, it was well worth the cost. I would certainly go back and eat there again without hesitation. There are many other things on the menu that look tempting and that I would like to try.

I would very much recommend Adams Avenue Grill.