Upscale Flemings Steakhouse

Have you been to Flemings?  They’re owned by the same people that own Outback Steakhouse but you’d never know it ‘cause it looks like an upscale steakhouse like Sullivan’s on Glenwood if you’ve ever been.

A lot of Fleming’s decor are these huge wine bottles.  I think they call the 1.5 Liter a Magnum bottle.  They’re empty here. 

Our server, Janet, was memorable and gave us impeccable service. She was very professional and even gave us her business card …servers now carry business cards? I actually thought she was a manager ‘cause she carried herself that way. She thoroughly pronounced and went through all the specials and knew them and the ingredients inside-out. And she knew the wine menu really well too. I don’t normally go for Italian wines but the Ruffino Chardonnay was great. The one thing I’ll say that was a little over the top was how she said ‘thanks’ after everything. She came by a lot but not too much, which was impressive.  And that’s what really counts.  So don’t get me wrong, her saying ‘thanks’, a lot was 100% better than her being an unattentive server.

Eric ordered the Fleming Memorable Meal with filet and ¾ pound Alaskan King crab legs (3 big crab legs).

I ordered the Prix Fixe 3 course meal with scallops.

They both came with salad, family portion sides and dessert. Oh and really great French bread just the way I like it. Really crunchy. And the roasted tomato spread was to die for. It also came with another spread that was like a butter cream. I couldn’t really taste it very much but I guess it would’ve been the same to me if they just brought fresh butter.

I had a spinach salad and Eric’s dinner came with a butter (bibb?) lettuce salad with a citrus dressing. They were okay — dressings were a bit heavy.

Our family size feast sides could have probably served 4. It was all really good.

Okay, so I’m taking photos in the Ladies bathroom with no one in it of course. But I just thought it was a very pretty bathroom with the tiles. What can I say?…I notice these things.

Coming back to the table, our meals came with pre-set desserts. Mine was a banana crème brulee. It was kinda strange as the bananas were carmelized. I guess I’m just used to a traditional crème brulee. But hey, that’s good for my waist line as I only took a few bites.

Eric had a mixed berry cobbler with vanilla ice cream. It was served with Chantilly cream. It all sounded good but I didn’t think it was out of this world. But that’s okay. I still thought it was a great value, service was impeccable, and food was very yummy…so they hit the big marks.

Plus we got a $25 gift card to come back. That’s just smart business

Category: Raleigh Restaurants