I'd been wanting to try this restaurant for years because the concept at least sounded amazing. I hadn't heard many first-hand accounts as the price is no doubt a barrier to entry for most, so it was up to me to test the waters. I imagined a more luxurious interior than the merely functional surroundings but I couldn't complain because I enjoyed the open view of all the meats roasting on their rotisserie racks as the chef prepared them.

The main draw is the unlimited servings of meats of various types and cuts, all sliced before your eyes by a dedicated carver. Once you signal for them, the meats come up at you fast and furious and the restaurant at least gets full points for presentation. I thought for the most part, the taste and selection was pretty good though what doneness you get seems to be luck of the draw. Fortunately I didn't get too many dry or overdone pieces and if you wait long enough you'll have other opportunities to get something a little more rare. The main problem taste-wise was that several meats were way over-salted and that when similarly over-seasoned, it's hard to tell the difference between several cuts. I found my appetite declined quickly and everything tasted overly rich and same-y before long. It's a good thing that there are plenty of sides to choose from to cut the high fat and salt intake. They're nothing to write home about but they get the job done. I just pity the vegetarian that has to dish out $40 for merely passable sides.

Drinks were also way overpriced for what you got. I don't know if all of the normally $15 cocktails were as small as the one I got on special, but I would exercise caution. Service was really good though. Servers were attentive, readily checked in to see if I had everything I needed, and even humoured my outlandish request to determine which cuts of meats I hadn't yet tried by process of elimination.

I'm not the biggest eater so maybe I'm not the best candidate to judge but I feel like after $100+ I paid nearly double what my meal was actually worth. It was okay just have a unique and captivating experience just once but I can't in good conscience recommend this restaurant to those who value quality as much as quantity, or are more budget-conscious for what they actually get.

(3.5 stars rounded down due to price/value point)