I enjoyed the grilled roma tomato on the side-it was the lightness the plate needed since bites of butter, steak, and potatoes were heavy. I would have preferred them to be crispier, but I also order hash browns well done. The roasted potatoes were an adequate side. The lobster was broiled slightly too long and the edges were overdone but edible. The lobster tail was a nice size for the price of the dinner, broiled, and served with a side of butter. The medallions were simply seasoned and juicy, cooked perfectly to my requested medium rare. The steak medallions were thin slices of what appeared to be tenderloin, based on the grain and flavor. Crowded plates are one of my pet peeves, so I was pleased to see all the food on an amply-sized plate. There was adequate white space on the plate. The dish components were spread out across the plate, and a grilled tomato offered some color and freshness. Greg talked me out of the shrimp trilogy with the argument that I should splurge on surf and turf indulgence. We both ordered the steak medallions and lobster tail entree. Depending on the size of the pour, the three times markup price per glass should range from about $6.50 to $9.75. The bottle should retail for about $13, so if you're assuming four to six pours per bottle (hoping for a generous barkeep who offers a taste first!), the price is in line but to the high end of three times markup. ![]() Standard wine markup is about three times retail price. ![]() The wait to entrees was a little long, but I sipped a glass of Penfolds Shiraz ($9) contently. The restaurant was still bustling (surprisingly) at our 8:30 p.m. It was much more of a creamy soup than a chunky chowder. It was well seasoned and the base was smooth and creamy. I didn't have any crab meat in my bite, but the small sweet corn niblets were tender, unlike the overly soft vegetables that often show up in chowders. Greg selected the blue crab and roasted corn chowder. The combination of rings and tentacles added authenticity, the addition of fried carrot and pepper slices provided variety in each bite. Well prepared calamari from McCormick & Schmick's. If you picked the least expensive options (soup for about $5.99, snapper for about $19.99, and creme brulee for $6.99), your total would be about $32.97, which comes in under the Devour Downtown price of $35, and Devour Downtown might not be a savings at all. Given that the Devour Downtown menu price is $35, that's a savings of about $25.97. Granted, the Devour Downtown offerings are often slightly smaller than regular menu options, but assuming you selected the most expensive option from the appetizer, entree, and dessert options, the regular menu prices would add up to about $60.97 ($12.99 for calamari, $39.99 for steak medallions and lobster tail, and $7.99 for the molten chocolate cake). Much of the Devour menu is similar to options on the regular dinner menu. I saw options that are Greg's favorites, like lobster tail and chocolate lava cake. The McCormick & Schmick's Devour Downtown menu offers bang for your buck (if you choose expensive selections) and a lot of choices. As much as I prefer local eateries, I picked McCormick & Schmick's based on the totality of the menu. While a filet is a likable lean cut of meat, when we eat out, we're looking for an indulgent, marbled cut like a ribeye or New York strip. Elmo's because the beef option was a filet. I decided to forgo some of the predictable favorites like St. ![]() He challenged me to pick the Devour Downtown menu he'd like best. Thursday night, my fiance and I decided to eat dinner out to celebrate his birthday this week. The most expensive options are $38 per person at Dunaway's and Fogo de Chao. The least expensive option is a two for $15 deal at Fresco Italian Sandwich Shoppe. Devour Downtown is a nice mixture of chain and local establishments at varying price points. Elmo's and Mesh to try somewhere new (and hopefully local!) Moving to Indianapolis about one year ago has burgeoned my appreciation for non-chain restaurants. I'm a huge fan of this concept because the discounted menus entice people who haven't experienced Indianapolis gems like St. From Januto February 2, 2014, almost 70 Indianapolis restaurants are offering discounted tasting menus as part of Devour Downtown.
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