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Went here last night for Christmas Eve dinner. Ambience was beautiful and festive for Christmas, our server was very sweet and attentive, and lots of options on their menu. We arrived 15 min early and the hostess was very warm and welcoming and sat us early for our 7pm reservation. We were welcomed with complimentary champagne and a bread basket which was appreciated.
It was quite busy as it was the height of dinner service and a holiday evening nonetheless so we practiced grace over the fact that it took quite a while for our order to arrive to the table. Food server was apologetic and kept the warm bread coming which we thought was nice. We received our meal near closing time and overall it was just okay. Not the best, but not bad enough to send back to the kitchen near closing time. They were understandably not offering prix fixe this evening and our bill was $150+tip for two entrees and an appetizer which I think most people would agree is pricey. I will say we felt like we got our money’s worth with the service and ambience but the food really was just middle of the road. Ribeye was absolutely huge but a bit chewy and under-seasoned, baby carrots were just okay (just steamed I think?), lobster Louie was just okay (I know I know…my fault for ordering seafood in the desert lol), Mac and cheese was a little watery but tasty, and the chicken noodle soup that came with the entree was piping hot and well seasoned. I will say the onion rings were fried to perfection so kudos to my husband for ordering those at a fine dining establishment😂. Despite the food teetering on mediocre, the meal overall was satisfying.
Bottom line is that for the area, this is probably one of the better choices as far as fine dining. If you’re a big foodie though, you may need to set the bar a tad lower as far as food expectations. We would probably give another restaurant a try next time we come back to Borrego just to see what else this town offers, but I wouldn’t be opposed to giving this place another try (at a less busy time) if my companions...
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Unfortunately, this place was quite a disappointment.
We have visited the establishment twice. Our first experience was better than the second; but whether considered separately or collectively were both underwhelming.
On the first visit, the food was good; but not as “exceptional” as advertised. We decided to give it another try believing that our first experience was perhaps an anomaly based on the hype; however the second visit was just plain disappointing.
The ribeye, which was satisfactory the first time, was not cooked as ordered and sadly was a not so good quality steak with which to start, which is unfortunate.
The Pork Shank Osso Bucco, which was actually quite good the first time, was dry and lacked the advertised tenderness that we experienced the first time.
The vegetable choices were green beans both times as the “seasonable vegetables”despite visiting during 2 separate seasons, so we chose to substitute on one entree. I opted for the broccoli, which was actually quite good, as were the mashed potatoes. The sides should not be better than your entree, however.
The drinks were flat and overly sweet, yet another problem when combined with sub-par service and a server who appeared to be unfamiliar with the menu, the bar drinks, or how to properly serve a table.
When you spend $250.00 for dinner for two with a restaurant that advertises itself as being the best upscale steakhouse in the area, you need consistently high quality food, great drinks, and you actually need to provide a fine dining experience to match your...
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Came to Coyote Steakhouse for dinner with my face. No reservation on a Saturday night but plenty of seating options. Opted to sit indoors since it was a little chilly out. After we got seated, a server came by to offer us fresh bread (which was warm and smelled slightly of honey). She remarked the music seemed pretty loud and moments later the music was taken down a few notches.
Our host came by and apologized for the wait as our waiter was busy with other tables. He brought by a couple glasses of complementary champagne and offered to take our orders if we were ready.
My wife ordered the 14oz rib-eye (medium rare) with the soup du jour (house-made clam chowder) and myself the 14oz prime rib (a Saturday-only special) with the house salad and a side of the mac and cheese. Both our cuts were perfectly cooked (much to our surprise) and very flavorful. The mac and cheese was pretty good, a little garlicky which we didn't mind but the sauce was a bit loose for our preference.
We had a great evening at Coyote Steakhouse and would definitely come back if we were in the area and craving a good...
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