Went for my father in laws birthday, and the staff was great. I like a 50$ steak, but that was not it. Plus for 50$ you only get a potato with your so so steak. If you want a good steak, pick... More

Went for my father in laws birthday, and the staff was great. I like a 50$ steak, but that was not it. Plus for 50$ you only get a potato with your so so steak. If you want a good steak, pick somewhere else for sure. As for the staff, well its really the only thing the will keep you from feeling totally ripped off when you walk out the door. Pros: Dan Williams is great, my whole famly loved him Cons: The food was so so, and the price was out of control.
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This is an absolutely prime restaurant for steak, lobster and even bbq. They have absolutely excellent food and their service is wonderful. The atmosphere is worthwhile and this makes a pretty good... More

This is an absolutely prime restaurant for steak, lobster and even bbq. They have absolutely excellent food and their service is wonderful. The atmosphere is worthwhile and this makes a pretty good date place. I must say the Rib Eye and Prime Rib are my favorite meals and I never regret the Caesar salad.
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21 Central Steakhouse has some high quality meats and they prepared them exactly as you specify. I would recommend to anyone who loves a great steak or BBQ.

21 Central Steakhouse has some high quality meats and they prepared them exactly as you specify. I would recommend to anyone who loves a great steak or BBQ.
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I have eaten at the 21 many times and would consider myself a regular. Like any restaurant there are menu items that are exceptional and a few that need work. I have "NEVER" had a less than... More

I have eaten at the 21 many times and would consider myself a regular. Like any restaurant there are menu items that are exceptional and a few that need work. I have "NEVER" had a less than wonderful Steak there. And several seafood items especially the Seabass and the fresh Salmon are amazing.The only fault I can see is the appetizer menu needs some work and there needs to be a daily soup. Also maybe adding Prime Rib on occasion as a special or some other Entree specials would spice it up a bit. But if you want to go somewhere to feel at home this is the place. The service is excellent with Dan leading this staff of obviously experienced Servers and Bartenders. The bar is also quite busy especially on Fridays when Sean is bartending. He mixes a great drink with great conversation. If you want to feel at home in Kirkland this is the place to go! Pros: Service, Food Cons: Appetizers, Creativity
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21 Central is a "classic" steak house. If you can imagine the menu at any steak house in America, that's the menu there. There's absolutely nothing wrong with the "classic" steak house genre,... More

21 Central is a "classic" steak house. If you can imagine the menu at any steak house in America, that's the menu there. There's absolutely nothing wrong with the "classic" steak house genre, however, you better serve fabulous food, because you will be compared against many other restaurants. There's truly nothing special about the food, crab & lobster cake appetizer was mostly filler, my husband's caesar was average (that was the one surprise in my meal - the wedge salad was very tasty), steaks were fine, not great. We both asked for our steaks to be cooked medium, and his was well done and mine was rare to medium rare. The rosemary fries lacked any evidence of rosemary, and the mashed potatoes, while being creamy and smooth, didn't have much seasoning. The dulce de leche ice cream was very good, but for the price, not worth it. On the postive side - the service is great, some of the best service in a restaurant I've every received. Our waiter was knowledgeable and friendly, yet gave us time and space to make decisions. I also liked the ambiance, the wood paneling and leopard cushions gave it a very comfortable yet upscale vibe. I probably won't go back for dinner, but if I find myself in Kirkland and want to go someplace comfortable to have a drink and a snack, I will definitely keep 21 Central in mind. Pros: Great service, location Cons: Average food, high prices
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First the good: the steaks were perfectly cooked and wonderfully tender and the waiter was great, knowledgable about wine, very friendly and an Inglemoor High graduate :) Now the bad: almost... More

First the good: the steaks were perfectly cooked and wonderfully tender and the waiter was great, knowledgable about wine, very friendly and an Inglemoor High graduate :) Now the bad: almost everything else. The appetizers felt like frozen food reaheated with parsley garnish--except the teriyaki tenderloin tips, again, the beef here is great. The side of mashed potatoes were as plain as any I've ever had at a restaurant. We went at 8 p.m. on a Saturday night and the place was almost empty, and I know why, cause I won't go back. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't as great as their prices want you to believe. Either lower the prices or kick everything else up a notch--diners, especially on the Eastside expect more. Go to Daniel's.
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I would call this very nice bar food with an excellent waiter. In the end, though, it is the same kitchen as the pool bar downstairs, and despite the price of the entree, there is no mistaking the... More

I would call this very nice bar food with an excellent waiter. In the end, though, it is the same kitchen as the pool bar downstairs, and despite the price of the entree, there is no mistaking the sauce and frozen veggies that were designed to be served in bulk and came from the giant plastic tub. ...I guess it is fair to say, I was disappointed. Pros: The service was great Cons: the food was okay at best, but priced like something more
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Location, service and food is great. Sea food entrees are just average -- they have good selection but are not prepared as well as they could be. Cons: Average sea food

Location, service and food is great. Sea food entrees are just average -- they have good selection but are not prepared as well as they could be. Cons: Average sea food
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This place is awesome!! What a great ambience of old NY charm. My boyfriend took me here for our anniversary and we had a great. Top notch perfect martini's and awesome oyster rockefeller. The... More

This place is awesome!! What a great ambience of old NY charm. My boyfriend took me here for our anniversary and we had a great. Top notch perfect martini's and awesome oyster rockefeller. The oysters were only $12 for a large plate. The steak was cooked to perfection and the wait staff was very prompt. All around the best place for steak on the eastside.
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I have had the pleasure of being there several times. I have two teenage sons who won't eat much of anything decent but they really like the tenderloins and of all things, the creamed spinach which... More

I have had the pleasure of being there several times. I have two teenage sons who won't eat much of anything decent but they really like the tenderloins and of all things, the creamed spinach which I never would have guessed and they still talk about going there whenever I ask them where they would like to go out for something nice! The Caesar salad is a creamy, very garlic based salad which is exactly what I love. I have read the others reviews of those that haven't been pleased. Maybe I have been lucky but based on my own experience, I have no interest in going back to the Met, Morton's, Ruth Chris, etc. in that they are all in the same price range, pricey, but the results from the kitchen, the service and the setting make this the better choice!
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