DINNER: Esquire Grill

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Awww ...This is where my husband took me on our first date. Over four years ago and it doesn't seem to have changed at all. And it's still popular: it was packed on Wednesday night. You can't go wrong ordering red meat here. I had the lamb, which was really good. John's steak was even better. They've got the sauces that go with their meats down to perfection, nice and peppery. One of our friends ordered the Mahi Mahi and he said it was good, too. We ordered several apps: the seared tuna was divine, a must try next time you go. The crab cake was not as good as it used to be. The calamari was, well, just like any other calamari. Esquire's wine list is not as extensive as you'd think, but that's only an issue if you're a connoisseur and eat at there a lot. They do have decent wines by the glass and a small array of decadent reds by the bottle. Steve ordered two bottles of some of the best stuff they have and I was in heaven! The five of us finished every drop ... in addition to the other drinks we had. Melissa ordered fun cocktails off the menu and enjoyed them all. The champagne by the split (both options) were not very good. In fact, the pricier rose was awful, in my opinion, so stick to the non-bubblies unless you're ordering a proper-sized bottle. With all the new places in town, don't forget about Esquire for an elegant meat-and-potatoes meal.