Bravo (by mall)

Was advised to go there by a friend. So, I figured I would try it.* I didn't eat anything Italian, so just treat this simple review as a steak and atmosphere review.

Busy, busy place in a busy part of town, of course. The place was pretty full and the atmosphere was very similar to the Mac Grille...a tad nicer. The waitstaff were well dressed and attentive. Our waiter was pretty thorough and friendly. No problems there. The tables seemed to have the proper amount of space between them, so no conversations wee overheard.

I ordered the filet...medium rare. Came with potatoes and green beans. I wanted to try and app, but the bread (which was average) sufficed. The filet was cooked properly and seasoned decently and was the perfect temp for a medium rare order. That said, it wasn't the best steak, nor one of the best steaks in the BR area, as I was told that it was. It was pretty solid, though. It just had something missing and I can't put my finger on it. The portion size was perfect - not too much and not too little. The potatoes, though, tasted a little bland and were very much like instant kind. They were edible. The green beans tasted seasoned in butter and that was about it. That was my meal...decent steak and average sides.

The wine - Pinot Grigio - was tasy (and I cannot remember what kind it was, but it was about 35 bucks for a bottle). The only other person who I can remember what he/she ordered was my dad, who got the scallops on a bed of vegetables or something of the like. He said, "Not bad...had better."

BRAVO, summed up, is a step above Mac Grille and Caraba's as far as atmosphere and food quality. As I said, I didn't go into the place, thinking I was at a 5 star premier place. I was hoping it would be a good experience and overall, I'd say it was good. The food needs more flavor and the steak - again, it's an enigma and I will figure it out later.

Overall rating - 6.6 out of 10. Strengths - Service, atmosphere, and portion sizes. Weaknesses - seasonings, lack of variety and creativity with side items.


just my .02