Ah, when was the last time you had a good steak? Come on, we mean a really, good steak? Accent Editor David Wersinger and his wife Tammie decided it had been far too long, so they stopped by New Smyrna Steakhouse, which is tucked into the Indian River Village Shopping Center in New Smyrna Beach.
Let's start with the decor. How was it?
Well-suited for a steakhouse, with dark wood throughout and just enough lighting to make your way around the room.
What about starters?
Our attentive and very professional server, Al, quickly brought us warm bread and butter to begin the meal. We ordered salads with our main course; very simple -- Tammie added cashews and bacon to hers -- which were brought out promptly by the ever-present Al.
Let's talk meat. What was the main course?
Tammie ordered the half-rack of ribs ($14), which she pronounced as some of the best she had ever eaten. Tangy, sweet and savory, all rolled into one. She also got a side of Parmesan Creamed Spinach, of which David sneaked a quick taste: In a word, wonderful.
But the real star here is the steak. David ordered the New York Strip ($19) medium rare, and what a sight -- and taste -- to behold. Cooked over a wood fire, the steak was perfectly done, with a fine cross-hatch of grill marks to boot. After the first bite of the buttery, meaty goodness, David passed on the steak sauce. None was needed to complement the steak's excellent flavor and texture.
The steak came with a massive baked potato (sour cream and butter on the side) and something yummy called Onion Crisps ($1). David remarked that in these habit-forming munchies perhaps he had found a replacement for popcorn.
The restaurant also offers a variety of seafood and chicken dishes, burgers, chops and signature cocktails from the impressively lit bar. Happy Hour is every day from 4 to 7 p.m.
And what was the damage for this carnivore's delight?
Including drinks, the total came to a little over $54.
Let's start with the decor. How was it?
Well-suited for a steakhouse, with dark wood throughout and just enough lighting to make your way around the room.
What about starters?
Our attentive and very professional server, Al, quickly brought us warm bread and butter to begin the meal. We ordered salads with our main course; very simple -- Tammie added cashews and bacon to hers -- which were brought out promptly by the ever-present Al.
Let's talk meat. What was the main course?
Tammie ordered the half-rack of ribs ($14), which she pronounced as some of the best she had ever eaten. Tangy, sweet and savory, all rolled into one. She also got a side of Parmesan Creamed Spinach, of which David sneaked a quick taste: In a word, wonderful.
But the real star here is the steak. David ordered the New York Strip ($19) medium rare, and what a sight -- and taste -- to behold. Cooked over a wood fire, the steak was perfectly done, with a fine cross-hatch of grill marks to boot. After the first bite of the buttery, meaty goodness, David passed on the steak sauce. None was needed to complement the steak's excellent flavor and texture.
The steak came with a massive baked potato (sour cream and butter on the side) and something yummy called Onion Crisps ($1). David remarked that in these habit-forming munchies perhaps he had found a replacement for popcorn.
The restaurant also offers a variety of seafood and chicken dishes, burgers, chops and signature cocktails from the impressively lit bar. Happy Hour is every day from 4 to 7 p.m.
And what was the damage for this carnivore's delight?
Including drinks, the total came to a little over $54.
