The Goddess and I first stopped here for dinner seven years ago while returning from a trip to Petaluma. She called a client of her’s who is a dining aficionado for a dining recommendation. With no reservation, the Goddess worked her magic and got us seats at the bar. We had a delicious steak dinner with the works. Kept talking about returning, but never got around to it.

So seven years passes by and the Goddess and I have literally just started to dine out again when we realize we need to reconnect with my brother from another mother who just retired, so back to Cole’s we went.

From our greeting by the very nice, well dressed gentleman at the front (rear door) to the hostesses, to our delightful and friendly waiter who was from Jerusalem, and the young lady who assisted him, we had a delightful dining experience!

My Brother and the Goddess selected a bottle of Orin Swift Abstract to start the evening and they enjoyed it immensely. The Goddess was a big fan of the Prisoner when it first came out. Come to find out, the winemaker at Orin Swift produced the Prisoner’s first wine.

Not a wine drinker, I chose a Napa Smith Pilsner which was served cold and crisp in a beautiful, tall beer glass. It would be so nice if they could have at least one or two beers on tap, instead of just bottles. I would suggest they have a Pilsner or Kolsch, along with a pale ale and perhaps a Hefeweizen during the spring/summer months.

We started the experience with an artisanal cheese plate selected by the Goddess which was a tasty accompaniment to the wine and beer. The fresh baked rolls and fresh butter were delicious as well. This was followed by salads. My Brother and the Goddess had the Caesar salads while I went with the classic wedge salad.

For the main course, it was unanimous - Coles Famous 21-Day Aged New York Steak! The New York did not disappoint! We chose a baked potato with butter, sour cream and chives as well as fresh grilled asparagus to accompany the steaks. The surprise of the evening was a recommendation by my Brother that we have the Chop House Hash Browns which were incredible! This may very well might replace the classic baked potato for me!

When it was time for desert, the Goddess had already selected Bananas Foster for my Brother and the Fudge Brownie with Ice Cream for her and I. The Bananas Foster arrived at the table on fire. Once it the fire was extinguished, it was devoured with gusto!

We wrapped up the evening with coffee. I don’t drink coffee regularly anymore, so when I do, I like it to be special. I would like to ask that they consider offering an option of a French Roast served in a French press table side. I would gladly pay extra for a delicious, high quality coffee served with fresh cream and stevia natural sweetener.

We started at 4 PM and did not depart until about 7:30 PM. It was a true dining experience enjoyed on the beautiful patio surrounded by oh so warm heaters! Our awesome waiter told us that they are replacing the sand floor with cement and constructing a large tent to provide cover from inclement weather with winter coming. This should make for a very cozy winter dining venue!