ASPENS SIGNATURE STEAKS
2942 Shallowford Rd, Marietta
678.236.1400
Owned by the same folks who brought you Roswell’s Bistro VG and Alpharetta’s Vinny’s On Windward (both of which are equally excellent), Aspens marries the flavors of an upscale steakhouse with the ambiance of a Colorado ski lodge. Leather chairs, cedar beams, antler chandeliers, a stone fireplace and Southwestern paintings set an intimate mood perfectly, while the buzzing action in the bar area ensures things never get boring.
Executive Chef Sean Clark’s menu adheres fairly closely to steakhouse traditions, but show’s enough of a distinctive flair to keep things interesting. Their small plate menu changes daily, but often includes Blue Cheese Risotto Fritters with crushed tomatoes and marinated olives, Eggplant Salad layered with heirloom tomato and goat cheese, and Sesame Seared Tuna with avocado, wasabi and lemongrass ponzu. Entrees such as NY Strip Angus Steak and Pan Seared Scallops are as perfectly cooked as you’d expect, but don’t be afraid to try the nightly specials: The Red Snapper and Shrimp with edamame ravioli we tried was out of this world.
Fair warning: Owner Michelle Sedgewick’s “Killer” Tiramisu and Dark & White Chocolate Mousse Cake with raspberry sauce will seriously make you wish you’d saved more room for dessert. –BRET LOVE
(originally appeared in Jezebel)
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