The Smokehouse At Antrim 1844

We had a fantastic early Christmas dinner at the Smokehouse in Antrim 1844. The food was both creative and expertly prepared, while the service was outstanding. The sommelier even offered us a few extra wine tastings, which was a lovely touch. I highly recommend Antrim for special occasions. We've been coming here for years, and each time has been a wonderful experience.

I had heard wonderful things about Antrim Smokehouse, so I thought it would be the perfect spot for our 10th anniversary dinner. Unfortunately, I was mistaken; it didn’t live up to the hype at all. The dishes we were served were mediocre at best, and I was genuinely shocked by what was presented to us. The standout dish was definitely my wife's Braised Bison. The service was excellent, but that was the only highlight of the evening. The meals seemed completely different from what had been described in recent reviews. I should have sensed trouble when the starter arrived, resembling something from the frozen food aisle...

We enjoyed the Smokehouse for our Anniversary. The menu is six courses. We were able to select items for 4 of the courses and the chef had two courses that he prepared. Everything was wonderful! We chose the 5 wine pairing option which may be a littlemuch for some people but they offered a 3 wine option. Our server was knowledgable. Her timing was immpecable. Around when wehad finished a course and at other tables or in the kitchen so we could enjoy our meal in private. The starter course (chefselected) was miniature spring roll, spanakopita, and beef wellington. As a side note these were 3 options from our wedding at adifferent venue and my wife loved them. So it was nice getting them again a year later. For the appetizer course I had theChevre Beets. My wife had the Burrata. Both were delicious. The next course (chef selected) was, if I remember correctly (5glasses of wine remember), crostini with eggplant, red pepper and asparagus, parmesan, and a mustardy sweet and tangy sauce. Itwas so good I was a little sad when I finished and had no more. We both got the salad. My wife said it was one of her favoriteparts and she doesn't like fruit in her salad. It was fresh and light perfect for summer. The intermezzo course (chef selected)was Strawberry Cucumber sorbet. It was sweet and crisp. The perfect palate cleanser. The main course did not disappoint. Mywife had the Filet Mignon and I had the Braised Lamb Shank. My lamb fell off the bone, it was so tender. The texture of thefarro and heartiness of the brussel sprouts made sure that there was some crunch. The Filet was cooked perfectly, my wifeordered Med Well. The meat with a bite of the bacon onion jam gave a smoky sweetness that was reminiscent of a backyard barbecuebut was elevated to fine dining. For the final course we both chose the Panache of Pastries. We both agreed the pear ice creamwas the best part. Refreshing and Creamy. It was a home run. Chef Ilhan Erkek knows how to curate a

As always, the attention to detail, the cuisine, the menu, the ambiance, the wine selection, and the service were outstanding. However, there was an unfortunate incident with a couple seated next to us in both the bar and dining area. They showed little regard for proper attire and etiquette. The young man was dressed inappropriately for even a casual dinner at McDonald's, let alone a restaurant of this caliber. This detracted from the overall experience and made it feel somewhat embarrassing and lacking in quality. I sincerely hope that your executive team considers implementing a stricter dress code for future events.

Our experience from beginning to end was exceptional! From the warm welcome and appetizers in the lovely antebellum parlor to the remarkable six-course tasting menu at the Smokehouse restaurant, everything—service, drinks, and food—was not only excellent but also creative! Our delightful server struck the perfect balance between being attentive and not intrusive. It was a truly enjoyable experience. Thank you!