5A5 Steak Lounge

First time here and what they specialize in is their 100% Japanese Miyazaki Wagyu Beef. All of their beef is 100% natural, antibiotic and hormone free :) We had to try their specialty; it is named 5a5 steak lounge for a reason.
For the entrees, we had the A5 Wagyu Rib Eye and the Tajima F1 Filet and I can say it was the best beef I’ve ever had!
If you’re looking for authentic, melt in your mouth, lots of marbling, top quality beef, the A5 100% Japanese Miyazaki Wagyu beef is the way to go! You have to give it try. It was soo good! Buttery goodness! Certificate of authenticity and everything. It was so yummy. We asked if we could swap for the truffle risotto on the A5 Wagyu ribeye.
The Tajima F1 was really tasty too. Its Australian F1 Wagyu — 50% Japanese Wagyu and 50% Holstein. I really enjoyed the cut and it was very flavorful and tasty with a good buttery-​ness too.
We also had the truffle fries which were one of the bests we’ve had also.
It was an overall great experience at 5A5 and the food was superb. The server and waitstaff were great and attentive.
Tip: you can make reservations on open table!
Tip: if you’re unsure, ask your server, they can give your clarifications on the cut or explain the A5 Wagyu they have too.
Tip: the Embarcadero parking garage isn’t too far of a walk if you find street parking difficult

This place was amazing we came for our 6 year anniversary last monday. We have been to many steak houses and this one adds to our favorite list.
Everything we consumed was delicious!
I had the NY strip with bacon jam and poached egg which was super flavorful.
The bacon bread was very flavorful and not over powering.
The truffle fries were good with the dipping sauce but I didn’t really enjoy it.
Wines!!! My boyfriend and I love finding new wines to add to our collection, especially while dinning out. They had a wonderful selection of wines. Even the wine my boyfriend had been searching for. We tried the seasonal wines (not sure the name) it came with 3 flights of deliciousness even a merlot that was far from dry. We also bought a bottle of reisling which was more dry and didn’t pair well with our meals but good none the less.
We also had the crème brûlée which was delicious and not too rich.
The service was awesome!

Celebrated my birthday here a couple of weeks ago.
Came in on a Sunday night and it wasn’t busy at all. For some reason I expected the place to be a lot bigger but it was nice and modern inside.
Our server was nice enough to explain the menu and bring out different cuts of the wagyu to see for ourselves. Ended up starting off with truffle fries which were really good. We were also brought out a small sample of a date wrapped in bacon and it was tiny but flavorful and delicious. Next we were given sorbet to cleanse the palette before we were served our NY trip steak. The steak was a little tough for a medium but still good. The presentation was nice as well. For our side we choose mashed potatoes. It was really good, especially with the bits of thick bacon in it. Overall a nice birthday dinner. The server was attentive and the other workers were prompt with always refilling your drink. For dessert we were stuffed but I got a complimentary dessert for my birthday. I was really surprised when they brought out the plate and it had my name on it. I thought it was a really special touch. We were also brought out mini blueberry madelines and macadamia nut cookies.
Overall I really enjoyed this place. I liked how attentive they are and all the mini samples sent to the table inbetween each course. I also liked that the prices (with the exception of the wagyu) weren’t too expensive. A dinner for two cost us about ~$ 150 with tip. Not bad at all.

If I can give Sir George our wine specialist a 6 star I would! What a great asset to this fine restaurant. Clearly service deserves an overall 5. Our waiter was wonderful as well. We checked in on Saturday night before restaurant was opened but they served us cocktails at the bar anyways. the ambience was contemporary chic. The lighting was beautiful.
The food is a solid 4 overall. There were 6 of us and we shared 2 bone in rib eye steaks, 2 T-​bone steaks, sides of foie gras, schrooms, lobster Mac & cheese, truffle fries and shishito peppers. Can I say the best dish, bar none, was the Mac! It was soooo good, it melts in your mouth! This is a must side! The truffle fries were slightly short of truffle oil but still very good. The steaks were nice but nothing extra ordinary. The other sides were all relatively good.
Parking in the financial district is always a challenge so of course we ubered it. The bathroom is gorgeous. Nice calming color and a unisex long chic sink. The bathroom entrance had beautiful flowers and was very welcoming.
As far as a steakhouse, this is a great restaurant. Why the bill came it was about $ 700 plus. We brought our own wine so this cost only included cocktails and one bottle of wine. Average of $ 120 per head, a little steep but not too bad.
Overall experience is 4.5. Most of the .5 is for Sir George. Can’t wait to come visit you again Sir George!
Until next time, Bön appetite! Ciao!

Top notch experience with my friends here last night (1^st time). We made sure to make reservations ahead of time because of the busy weekend (SuperBowl). Vibe was mature and definitely didn’t escape the fact that we were in the financial district. We were seated after a few minutes because the group before us was still enjoying their meal (NBD).
Staff was really great; we were greeted and waited on by a few people so we never felt neglected. It was only 3 of us and we ordered way too much food but I appreciate the non-​judgmental attitude of our waiter in regards to our gluttony. Definitely a $$$ place but it was worth a try for the great food and lovely evening.
DELICIOUS FOOD:
Bone-​in rib eye (32oz)
Lobster tempura
Macaroni and Cheese
Mashed potatoes
Wagyu sliders (2)
Mushrooms
*chef sent us tiny little mushroom custards to try #yumm
DRINKS:
Straw village
Irish whiskey flight (3 tastings)
P. S. Just a 10 min walk from Montgomery BART station

I like that they took a group of 11 at 8:30pm. parking was hard but we expected that. They good thing had valet. Anyways we didn’t wait long to get seated.
We were able to place our orders and they food was just okay. my husband didn’t like his bone in ribeye. It was to red for him and it was late to return it back to the kitchen… I got the tempura lobster and I loved it with a salad and truffles fries…

Ambiance is similar to a Westin Hotel restaurant. The service is good but obviously coached, not trained. The menu is a people pleaser but the food is average. Seems to be a nice late night bar scene. When in doubt, truffle fries. If you must.

The steaks are well cooked although the foie gras was slimy and filled with water. Upon being sat there was a longer wait than usual as a party that came after us was promptly attended to first. I am not sure if I would come back to this establishment from this experience.

I came here with my husband for his birthday, and it was worth every penny!
Service was great. Even being an upscale restaurant, you don’t feel out of placed or judged here at all! The host was welcoming, our server was nice and very informative about the menu, and even the manager checked on us during our meal.
I also loved the décor and ambiance of this place. The lighting was perfect, not too dark, not too bright. You can actually see your food, and take pictures without using flash, and having everyone look at you. There is also a bar/​lounge area as well, for the people who want to just grab drinks and hang out.
Now onto the best part of our night, the food. We ordered the hamachi spoons, truffle fries, steak tartar, filet, and T-​bone steak. The hamachi spoons are tasty. I really liked how the chef added uni to it, which is my fave. The truffle fries were sooo addicting! It went perfectly with the Siracha aioli sauce. The steak tartar was good, but I wouldn’t order it again. My filet was a little over cooked, however, it was still delicious, so I didn’t bother sending it back. My husbands T-​bone steak was absolutely phenomenal! It was topped with some type of sauce and egg which made it that much better.
Unfortunately, we were too full to order any dessert, however, our server brought us two complimentary desserts anyways, which was thoughtful.
Overall, I’m glad I chose 5A5 Steak House to celebrate my husbands birthday. The t-​bone was the best steak I’ve ever tasted so far! I will definitely be back :)

How I would describe my experience:
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Yesterday, was my first experience at 5A5 Steak Lounge and my experience was unbelievable. After proposing to my now fiancé, we went to 5A5 for dinner. From the welcome to the door to the on-​point and knowledgeable staff to the delicious food, everything was perfect. A few days earlier I called the restaurant to let them know about our special occasion where they informed me that everything would be taken care of including a special spot «under the dome» in the center of the restaurant and a special treat.
The manager and wait-​staff followed through with their promise with an incredible spot at the center of the restaurant. We began our meal with a wonderful bottle of champagne, lobster ragoons, and multiple random appetizers from the restaurant. For our main course we had the large rib-​eye with the macaroni and cauliflower sides. Everything was unique, flavorful, warm, perfectly cooked, and beautifully displayed.
At the end of our meal, both of us were full and didn’t want dessert. However, the manager went ahead and brought us not one but TWO complimentary desserts for the special occasion. These were unnecessary but equally impressive as the rest of the meal. Needless to say, we both stuffed down the desserts!
As a final note, I want everyone to know that this restaurant now has a customer for life. I’ve been lucky enough to try many of the best steakhouses in the USA including Manny’s in Minnesota. However, this has pushed itself up to my #1 spot. Thank you 5A5 for a memorable experience. 15 out of 10 stars is not enough.

I’ve been here on two separate occasions, so I have a lot to report.
The ambiance is classy and the décor is almost over-​the-​top swank.
Interesting bathroom set-​up, since it’s all one room and each guest gets their own gender-​specific stall. This might help keep the trash level down, but also help with lady-​lines. I’m not sure, but it’s progressive and I’m really digging it.
On to the food:
I suspect it was the onions that made my aged NY Sttrip so sweet. While that was unusual, it wasn’t entirely unwelcome. My boyfriend ordered an A1 Filet, and the difference in taste was remarkable. But the difference between the consistency of the two was game-​changing. I knew that when I came here next, I would be the one with the wagyu dish.
I also had a delicious Spiced Pear drink more that was tasty in all of its cinnamon-​y goodness.
As expected, the truffle fries were amazing and withe the additional benefit of the siracha aoli, an unexpected plus
We ordered the S’mores dessert, which was not what we were expecting visually, but it did a nice vanishing act once we figured out what was going on.
On our second visit (my birthday), the palate cleansers were delightful and the service ninja-​like and warm. I paid more attention to the patrons, which featured more children than I would have expected from a $$$-ranked establishment.
I ordered a St. Germaine and soda while our Soup du Jour was on it’s way. The creamy Tomato Bisque was delicious and we both lost our manners to the spoon when it stopped being able to scoop the bottom of the bowl. Slurrrrp!
I ordered a very rich A5 Wagyu New York cut, served normally with truffle and cheese crown. I only had the four ounce, but I’m glad I did, as the pure richness hit me about ¾ through, and I had to trade off for my boyfriend’s Half and Half Tajima F1 Filet demi glacé with mushroom. Maybe I’m losing my sense of taste with my well-​established coffee habit, but I could have sworn that his Filet had some Cabernet in that sauce too…
For a side, we ordered the Potatoes Au Gratin, which is proportioned to feed four, but we did our best. It too was very rich, with several types of potatoes and thick cheesy
All’s well that ends well. Dessert! I was very surprised on my birthday celebration by the delicious Tiramisu, which didn’t have a lot of coffee flavor, but plenty of dark chocolate and crème fraîche to complement.

The finest dining experience I’ve ever had!
It started with an order of fresh oysters topped in a Bloody Mary whipped foam and smoked sea salt. Followed up with a sample of the freshest lobster bisque that has ever graced my palate. Next was the main course and quintessentially was the best prime rib with the most exquisite mushroom side I’ve ever eaten! The other side was a magnificent seared fois gras with a pear confit.
Michael and I split them as to get the most enjoyment out of our meals. During the main course, we both looked at each other and laughed because the same thought crossed our minds simultaneously, «how freaking amazing is this right here, right now!?»
After we finished our main course, the bartenders, Alana and Shaya, treated us to a sampling of some of their more unique concoctions:
A Fois Gras martini made with a house blended aged gin and reduced fois gras and the «Shining Sun». A marvelous blend of home made lemongrass liqueur, hibiscus flower, and infused with a blast of CO2. «C’est Manifique!!»
The owner, John, came by and we thanked him for such a fantastic experience! The entire staff was superior in every way. Gracious. Kind. Friendly. Complementary. Helpful. Courteous… Spot on in every facet.
Finally, when desert came, I had a real out-​of-​body-​experience. I ordered the crème brûlée and to my wonderful surprise it was a duo of blood orange and dark chocolate. It literally moved me to tears. Such magnificence should only be shared and I am making sure everyone knows how good of an experience was!
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P. S. — The Velvet Glove! So unique! It’s a must!

I came here for my husband’s holiday party. They closed the entire restaurant for the party which included passed hors d’oeuvres and drinks. I was impressed with both the level of service and the quality of the food. Even for passed appetizers, they were all plated beautifully and carefully. Typically, I feel like there are never enough appetizers, but the servers were very attentive and made sure that they offered food to everyone, whether at the bar, sitting, or standing at the entrance to the kitchen waiting to pounce (because, let’s be real, there was a whole group of ravenous people on the hunt for food). They kept the appetizers going throughout the night and brought out some larger plates to set on tables so that people could come pick up food. Very well orchestrated.
My favorites of the night:
— Hamachi spoons — Wow. This was absolutely delicious. Uni, pickled seaweed, strawberry-​kimchi furikake, aji ceviche, and ponzu. Definitely my absolute favorite of the night.
— Truffled Mac & Cheese mini bottles — deliciously creamy delights with a nice hint of truffle (without being too overpowering). Loved the adorable glass bottles that they were served in.
— Steak Bites — delightfully cooked medium-​rare. Tender, moist, and delicious.
— Truffle Fries — ’nuff said.
— Bacon-​Wrapped Shrimp — These shrimp were ginormous. Seriously, way larger than any appetizer shrimp I’ve ever seen plus they were wrapped in bacon! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and were super delicious.
— Ahi Tuna with Watermelon (and basil or mint, I think) Skewers — Great combination of flavors.
— Coffee eclairs — I think they had some sprinkles of pistachios on top too but they were filled with a light coffee cream inside and they were so delicious. I literally snagged another one on the way out even though I was stuffed.
I was also super impressed with the service. There was a beer/​wine table and also a cocktail bar. I was standing and drinking white wine and as my glass was nearing its end, one of the servers walked over to me and offered more white wine. Also, towards the end of service, the servers kept on trying to convince us to eat more. Even though I was stuffed, I still managed to snag in a few more bites (because I seriously could not say no to those Hamachi Spoons!)

Went here for my birthday on Thursday night. There were 5 of us, and we ordered the tartare, truffle fries, and wagyu rib cap 4 oz for appetizers. I must say, even though the wagyu is a huge splurge (it’s around $ 32 an oz) it was worth every dollar. The meat is almost buttery and melts in your mouth. I’m glad I split it with 4 other people though because it’s so rich. The truffle fries are addictive, you have to get them. The actual main dishes aren’t super good after having the wagyu, but still enjoyable. I had the filet mignon, with the truffle mac and cheese and mushroom sides. The day we went the desserts weren’t exciting but they brought out a lovely chocolate cake for my bday. Overall, 5a5 was a great experience!

Located in the Financial District not too far from the Transamerica building.
What an interesting concept! I love the fusion Japanese steakhouse that’s not actually hibachi.
I made a reservation for my partners birthday a week in advance online through open table and everything went perfectly.
Once we arrived, the host checked our jackets and then took us to our table. The seating area is quite big and all the tables provide an intimate atmosphere in an open room — including transparency into the kitchen. As for the noise level — very quiet which makes for a personable experience — no screaming babies or obnoxious tables here!
Our server greeted us and told us about the history of the restaurant and brought out their kitchen sampler to show us a few menu items.
We ordered a bottle of the Goldeneye Pinot Noir 2012 — and it was literally the smoothest wine besides Caymus that I’ve tried to date. We were served hot and fresh French bread of two styles — one plain and the other had bacon bits — Yummy!
As for the appetizers, we ordered the foie gras — and it was so delicious, it melted in our mouths. We also ordered the shishito peppers which were good but HOT and lastly we ordered two spoons of the Hamachi. I didn’t enjoy the Hamachi — too fishy for me.
Now for the entrees…
I ordered the Waygu/​Holstein hybrid NY cooked medium and it was super tender and juicy. The presentation was so beautiful, I had a hard time eating it. My partner got the filet mignon and it was seriously so tender — probably the most tender filet mignon I’ve tried. Both steaks were cooked medium but I will say mine wasn’t as cooked as I like it but it was still delicious.
We ordered two sides to pair with our steak; truffle macaroni and cheese and the potato au gratin. The macaroni and cheese overwhelmingly smelled like truffle and it was awesome! The potato au gratin was very interesting, it was soft yet firm cut up potatoes with cheese and different veggies inside served in a small skillet. Both sides were delicious!
For dessert we ordered the trio of sorbet which includes a scoop of chocolate, cherry and mango. They make their sorbet in house and it shows — super fresh tasting!
They brought my partner a plate decorated with chocolate that said ‘happy birthday’ and it had complimentary brownies and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The brownies are to die for!
The service is great here from the host to the server to the food runners. We never had to ask for anything, the server was always attentive and proactive.
I would definitely recommend trying this place out!

Given my love of beef and all of the other joints I frequent, I’m not sure how I missed this place. Awesome experience despite no planning at all — great food, great service, great company, and a nice photo walk afterwards.
Off the top of my head:
Various amuse-​bouche and palate cleansers.
Duck Confit Croquettes
Tuna Appetizer — Avocado, jalapeño, ginger gel, rice pearls, nori chip, dashi-​onion cream
Steak Tartare — almost as good as Paris. A winner.
Seared Foie Gras — Quince purée, quince marmalade, vanilla brioche, braised quince. Another winner.
Hokkaido Scallops — Citrus caviar, blood orange beurre blanc, preserved lemon crème fraîche.
Onion Comsommé — Braised pork belly, soubise, braised cipollini onions, cipollini rings.
100% Japanese Miyazaki Wagyu with certificate. Had the A5 Wagyu Ribcap, which was the one with the most fat (I thought it was the ribeye, which was my favorite, but I was corrected). A winner.
Cauliflower — Guanciale, meyer lemon gremolata, fried shallots. Felt bad without at least one veggie.
Enjoyed some Macallan and some Yamazaki, but had my eye on the Oban. But we watched the cube making via the copper thermal conduction device. Identical in principle to those defrost sheets. Cool stuff.

This is not based on food but purely on customer service. My wife had booked this place because of the good reviews and also seeing our friends check in here. However we had to cancel our plans for New Years here. High end places in the last would normally give us a ton of grief and then charge us a ridiculous cancellation fee, but Jeffrey (hope I spelled your name correctly) gave us excellent customer service on the phone and quickly canceled with no fees due to the circumstances we were in. He didn’t even hesitate or give me a hard time which in turn guarantees me coming here after the New Years!
Thank you for diffusing a stressful situation and I cannot wait to try this place.

Came to a conclusion to definitely coming back to try the wagyu meats! Went here for a surprise anniversary dinner and first impression about the place was wow, very classy and romantic. Keep in mind, there’s no private parking, but there is valet and street parking. Valet was around $ 10, which isn’t too bad; could pay cash upfront or add it to the tab inside the restaurant, just let the valet person know. Had reservation because it was on a weekend, better to be safe than sorry. The seating can be a little weird too because the furniture is very modern and contemporary. Overall, great service and great experience. Since it was a first time here, the server explained everything on the menu and what A5A actually stood for. Thought it was very interesting and clever. But for appetizers, ordered a spoon of hamachi, tuna, and salmon, to try a little bit of everything. The tuna had that fish taste, salmon was ok, but the hamachi was a favorite, it was very flavorful! Also ordered the chef’s soup, which varies each day and which chef is cooking. As for the entrees, ordered ribeye bone in and ribeye boneless, let’s just say, they know how to cook their steaks! Both were flavorful and cooked perfectly to how it was ordered. Even though no sides were ordered, the appetizers and entrees were both fulfilling. Being it was an anniversary dinner, they also gave a complimentary dessert. Yes this place is expensive, but the experience was great. FYI, instead of ordering a glass of wine, bring a bottle! Didn’t know that option was available, but it is. Try this place out, every dollar is worth it.

I came here for my boyfriends birthday and this was on point for everything. I made a reservation through open table and a couple days before we even went to 5A5 they were so kind to call me and not only confirm the reservation but inquire because I wrote a note about it being a birthday.
Once we arrived we had great service from start to finish for our meal. We got the wagyu sliders, truffle fries, filet mignon, prime rib and a trio of sorbet. They bring you sourdough and bacon bread with butter to begin with and let me tell you bacon bread is a thing and it needs to be more well known.
To start with ALWAYS get the truffle fries! If you are like me and you love fries especially when they are thin and have a great crispy crunch to it you will love it here. The wagyu sliders were heavenly and made me almost switch to the wagyu beef for my entrée with how juicy it was and it was a huge slider that I did not expect. The sweet potato fries on the side of the sliders was delicious but I didn’t care too much for the wasabi oil tossed on top of the fries.
The filet mignon came out and I was amazed by how beautiful it looked and I didn’t want to eat it. It was delicious but I did ask for a medium-​rare and it did come out a little more rare than I wanted. However, I was okay with it. The prime rib came out and it was a big olé slab of meat that definitely made my boyfriend happy. It came with the sauce on the side and he enjoyed it a lot.
For dessert we decided on a trio of sorbet which had cherry, passionfruit and pineapple. I love sorbet and it was amazing how fresh it tasted and if you like sour that definitely tastes sour! They also gave us a complimentary dessert for his birthday which they wrote beautifully and it was a pumpkin cake with fresh whip cream.
The ambience is great here and you feel very comfortable. The service is great they make sure you have water consistently and keep you happy with your food. Only thing is that the bathroom is downstairs and kind of strange how its set together but hey not like I’m staying there the whole time.

Excellent Steak house, this place serves Wagyu and it’s another place that I would recommend as far as craving for a good piece of steak, the way they cook their steaks seems like different, flavorful, meat are not dry. You get what you asked for.
I would recommend the hamachi shooters it’s really good, my friend love the Wagyu sliders, over all I would give this place a thumbs up.
Price wise is a little bit pricey, but hey this place is I the financial district and price doesn’t matter as long as you receive a excellent customer service, outstanding cuisine and amazing ambience.
Love this place and I will for sure make another visit.

5A5 is definitely an upscale restaurant. My fiancé took me here for my birthday and I loved it. The ambiance and décor of the place is grown and sexy. I didn’t like my seating (as we were right by the kitchen so we kept being distracted by waiters and servers coming in and out). I love the Asian twist on some of their items on the menu as well. We had a complimentary sample of eel over sushi rice (pretty good by the way) and our server was very attentive and had tons of knowledge about the steaks and their cuts and tastefulness.
Things that were great:
— complimentary bread & butter (delicious)
— non stop refills of water even when your glass is still pretty full
— setting and ambiance
— the steak itself (delicious and tender– don’t even have to cut that hard into it with a knife)
Things that are ok:
— Drinks (The final flight) super STRONG!
— Truffled mac & cheese (strong taste of cheese– I’m not a fan of that)
— music in the background
Things to be aware of:
— Unilocal’s pricing is off about this restaurant (look on their website for real pricing)
— steak depending on cut and oz can be quite expensive
— the steak comes by itself– if you want a full meal you must order a side at an additional price
–The 320z aged T bone steak can serve at least 4 people (I had it and shared w/​my boyfriend and still had left overs)
— Parking sucks unless you valet @ 10.00 a car (plus whatever you decide to tip)
— Please arrive on time, ahead of time or call if your going to be late w/​reservations
— Walk-​ins are welcome

Made reservation for this steak house that I wanted to try for the longest time after reading sfgate. Let’s just say upon our arrival we were welcome by the host. It was our anniversary and I wanted a larger table and she took noted and gave us a private nook. The service was attentive and our waitress Lynn was very informative and friendly:).
But my stars goes to the food, from lobster tempura to bone in ribeye it was a hit! I was in love, not to mention did u know the executive chef was once Sou chef at Alexander’s? He doesn’t play around in this kitchen so everything came out hot and spectacular. Would definitely come back next time for some waygu:).

3.5 stars would be more accurate. I want to love this place, I really do. I like the spaciousness of the contemporary interior, and I like that it’s a steakhouse with an Asian twist. While I did like the food, I wasn’t blown away by the steaks. And when a steakhouse is as talked about as 5A5, I want to be blown away.
I treated my dad here for Father’s Day because what kind of dad doesn’t love steak? To start, we got the hamachi spoons because that’s what everyone says to get. They were yummy, but also comparable to hamachi shooters at good Japanese restaurants. Aka, nothing spectacular. We did get a complimentary pork belly bite and I thought that was really good. For our entrees, I got the filet mignon and my dad got the ribeye. They were cooked perfectly, and I honestly wouldn’t expect anything less. I also loved the presentation– the perfect grill marks on the beautifully charred steaks contrasted nicely with the sauces on the plates. The steaks themselves were delicious, but not buttery melt in your mouth delicious if I had to compare to other steakhouses. That’s where I docked off stars because I had really high expectations.
At least we also got a lot of sides to compensate– the truffle fries, creamy spinach, mashed potatoes, and shrooms. The truffle fries were addicting to munch on, though I could’ve done without. Other than that, I was really impressed with the rest. Creamed spinach is always a must for me, so I devoured it. I also liked how the maple bacon on the mashed potatoes resembled more of a thick cut pancetta, and it really took the dish up a couple of notches. I also really liked the variety of sauteed Japanese mushrooms, which was a creative twist the the classic mushroom topper. I forgot the bottle of wine I selected, but red wine really complemented the richness of the meal so don’t you dare skimp. To finish, I ordered the smores dessert. I loved the deconstructed presentation, and every bite tasted just as good as it looked. It was seriously REALLY good.
Overall, I had a pleasant experience here but I wasn’t too impressed by the actual steaks. Next time I’ll probably order from the Japanese Wagyu section and hopefully enjoy my meal more.

One of the better steakhouses that I have been to. For appetizers, we started off with the Foie Gras, the hamachi plate, and truffle fries. The Foie Gras was very delicious– it was perfectly seared and melted in my mouth like butter. The truffle fries did not disappoint and the hamachi plate was equally delicious.
For the entrée we had the Wagyu sampler, Mac and Cheese, and Brussel Sprouts. The Wagyu sampler included the Wagyu Filet, Wagyu New York, Wagyu Ribeye, and Wagyu Ribcap. In my opinion, the Wagyu Filet was the best cut of the four. It was perfection– meaty, juicy, delicious. The New York, Ribeye, and Ribcap were also very good and very rich. A little too rich for my taste. The Brussel Sprouts had a nice lemon seasoning to them and the Mac and Cheese complimented the steaks quite well.
I definitely recommend!
Experience
Greeting = 5
Table = 5
Waiter = 4.5
Bathroom = 4
Atmosphere = 4.5
Cleanliness = 5
Service = 5
Value = 4
Food
Foie gras = 4.5
Bacon bread = 5
Hamachi plate = 4.5
Truffle Fries = 4.5
Mac and Cheese = 4
Brussels sprouts = 4
Wagyu sampler = 5 (Wagyu filet best)
Dessert = 2.5 (can’t even remember the names)
Drinks
Vodka Martini = 3

No complaints from me! I chose 5A5 for my boyfriend’s birthday dinner and we were both happy with our meal. Making a reservation through OpenTable was really easy and the host even made sure to get the name of the birthday celebrant for the complimentary dessert at the end of the night (very nice touch!) The ambiance was classy and quiet enough for a romantic dinner.
The Food:
After looking at the menu (and drooling), we decided we wanted to try a lot of the items so we ended up sharing all of our plates and it was just the right amount of full.
We had the soup of the day poblano soup, truffle mac & cheese, shrooms, bone-​in rib eye, and a complimentary birthday chocolate cake dessert.
To start, the sourdough and bacon bread was really delicious and I liked eating it with our appetizer soup.
We had the soup of the day, poblano pepper soup which I had not previously had before. It had a really nice and rich flavor! The peppercorn bone-​in rib eye was the star of the show and was a lot of meat even when sharing. We got it medium rare and it came out perfect. I have only been to a few steakhouses before but this is definitely the best that I’ve had so far. The garlic mushrooms and mac & cheese were a good compliment to our steak with just the right amount of flavor.
The Service:
Service here was phenomenal! We were instantly greeted, seated on time, and our waiter walked us through the menu and gave suggestions which I really appreciated. He also checked on us regularly throughout the night which was really great!
Food came out on time and palette cleansers in between dishes were interesting and delicious as well.
I definitely want to come back and try the Wagyu experience… ONE DAY! $$$$