The Octagon Restaurant - York

It’s an old restaurant with many room to accommodate big groups. There is no window looking outside test elegant and traditional. The food was great and the service was decent.

By far, my favourite restaurant.  I have been going there for years and have rarely been disappointed with anything (sometimes the prime rib is not as rare as I like it to be they do warn me ahead of time so that I can change my order).  The staff get to know you as there's not much turnover.  The caesar salad is the best I have ever had; I have never not ordered it.  My wife would be happier if they changed their menu once in a while, but it's perfect for me.

First starting as the Copper Kettle, the restaurant was renamed to The Octagon in 1974 and converted to a high-end steakhouse. I love their Victorian dining room draped in rich wood and jewel tones – something about the historical décor makes me feel like I’m in a steakhouse. If you want privacy, ask for a table situated in their small private enclaves that can seat six.<br/ <br/ Although their Caesar salad $17.95/person with minimum 2-person order) looked overly dressed, it tasted surprisingly light having a thinner consistency and enough citrus incorporated into the freshly made dressing. It’s a decadent treat, but hand whipped Caesar salad made table side is a staple for me when visiting steak houses.<br/ <br/ The escargots $14.95) were traditionally prepared, arriving hot in the individually held clay baking dish and swimming in brandy laced

The chateaubriand 16oz centre cut #tenderloin）for two served with vegetables was flavourful! Shrimp cocktail was jumbo sized. Food quality was good but the service was way too slow. We had to finish 2 bottles before our main dish came; we ordered coffee tea with desserts but by the time our coffee tea arrived our ice cream which came with the chocolate cake) had already melted. :

Had the peppercorn steak with fries, started with crab cakes and escargot.  Steak was really well done, just for the steak, is worth a visit. They have a dress code, sort of a fancy place.<br/ <br/ RM