**Review of Bern's Steak House**My recent dining experience at Bern's Steak House in Tampa, Florida, was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment I arrived, I was immersed in a culinary journey that exceeded all expectations.I began my evening with the Bern's Old-Fashioned Cocktail, which was expertly crafted and set the tone for the night. Accompanying my cocktail were half a dozen oysters from New Brunswick, Canada, served with a truffle mignonette that was simply out of this world.For my entrée, I indulged in a 14-ounce dry-aged prime Delmonico steak, cooked to a perfect medium rare. Bern's prides itself on dry-aging their steaks for 5 to 8 weeks, and each one is individually cut to order. The steak was complemented by a delightful French onion soup, a loaded baked potato, house salad with blue cheese dressing, green beans, and onion rings. Pair it with a 2021 ZD Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley.As Bern's describes their steaks: "Our steaks are cut by our butchers to order. If there is a specific cut or size you would prefer, please speak with your server. All of our dry-aged Strips, Delmonicos, Porterhouses, and T-bones are U.S.D.A. Prime. Those cuts are dry-aged in-house for 5-8 weeks, then charbroiled over natural hardwood lump charcoal. All steak entrées include: French onion soup, house salad, baked potato, onion rings, and the vegetable of the evening."After trying for a month to secure a reservation, I decided to try my luck and walked into the bar area. To my delight, I managed to get a seat despite the hour-and-a-half waitlist for the bar. Being solo has its perks! The bartenders were incredibly experienced and accommodating. They even made a reservation for me in the upstairs dessert room, where I looked forward to enjoying some fine Royal Tokaji wine.Following a fascinating tour of the kitchen and wine cellar, I ascended to the dessert room and settled into a cozy private booth. Here, I savored a glass of 2003 Hungarian late harvest Sauska Tokaji, Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos. For dessert, I couldn't resist the Baked Alaska, a flamboyant dessert prepared tableside with macadamia nut ice cream, vanilla cake, toasted meringue, and blended liqueurs. The history of Baked Alaska is intriguing, with its name celebrating the U.S. acquisition of Alaska from Russia in March 1867, though there is much debate over its exact origin.In summary, Bern's Steakhouse offers an unparalleled dining experience. From the impeccable service to the exceptional quality of food and drink, it's a place that deserves all the accolades it receives. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking an unforgettable meal in Tampa. #solotravel #nomad #finedining #foodporn #tampa #dessert #wine #steak
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"We have been to this location a couple of times. It's always cleaned and busy but we have never had to wait too long. Service is fast and friendly. We always do the hibachi and have found this is our favorite. The chefs putting on the show are the most interactive and the food always comes out delicious! We never have a complaint when we come here."
"It was our last night in Tampa we have been eating seafood all week. Tonight we craved Steaks. Saturday night in Tampa every restaurant was booked. Make your reservation early. We had to book for 8:45. The restaurant is lovely, comfortable and relatively quiet. From the hostess to our server service was excellent. We started with the onion soup. Sorry no pictures as it was so good we got right into it. The steaks were excellent cooked exactly as we ordered and as tender as a good steak should be. If you're staying at the Marriott on water street you need to reserve a table here."
