I am a huge fan of Flemings. It is pricey, but to me it is generally a nice dining experience, and consistent. We go when they have specials (if you get on their email list). They used to have a $50 Filet and lobster tail (with sides and dessert), which is now $60... (although I haven’t seen it in awhile). On Tuesdays they have a dinner for two (35 oz tomahawk steak with two salads, two sides and two desserts) for $125. If you like carrot cake, and they have it, it is awesome. (I was surprised about the lava cake review.... we’ve had it often, and with the fresh whipped cream plus ice cream it seems sweet enough). If it is a birthday celebration, you do get the cheezy photo and a printed piece of paper saying happy birthday, but often times different things- glasses of Champagne, truffles to go, gift cards, etc.
Alcohol is expensive - I think a Maker’s Mark on the rocks is about $14.
Tips for saving a little money: Around holidays, at Costco you can get $100 gift card for $80. And if you join Outback’s Dine Rewards program, for every 3 visits (flemings, outback, carrabas, bonefish) you get half off your 4th visit (up to $40 at flemings, $20 at the other 3).
A final note- they always send a follow up email asking about your experience. The one bad experience i had was with my parents and girlfriend- celebrating 2 birthdays, and dinner with several cocktails was pretty expensive. Steaks were not cooked correctly (only time ever), cold sides, etc. I politely emailed back with our disappointment, and the issues. Within a few hours I got a call from the guy who runs that location (he has been there for years), who was generally concerned. Two days later I got a fedex from him with a $200 gift card. When I went to throw the envelope out, another $200 gift card fell out... I was shocked/impressed.
That being said- it can be expensive. But for special celebrations, and you accept you will be paying $$$, for years it has been our “go-to.â€
