Anyone who knows DJ knows he loves a good steak. So finding a good steakhouse in Jersey was high on the foodie priority list. One place a lot of folks recommended: Roots Steakhouse. And it didn't take long for us to understand why!
Everyone we encountered was extremely friendly and talkative. We felt right at home as we settled into our comfy booth. The whole vibe is very mellow and classy. Somehow the lighting and seating arrangement makes it easy to forget about the outside world and be completely focused on a fun dining experience from start to finish.
After placing our order, we were presented with fresh-from-the-oven popovers. So sinfully good, we wished we didn't know just how much butter and cheese went into them so we could devour them without guilt. But we tried our best to be good and just take a few bites to save our appetites (maybe a few extra nibbles were stolen here and there, but we won't talk about that).
The lobster bisque was absolutely dreamy. Large chunks of fresh lobster (which is appreciated since some places tend to skimp on that part) and so many layers of amazing flavor - they do not mess around in that kitchen. We seriously wanted to lick the bowl.
Then Mel got the Steak and Arugula Salad, which was phenomenal. She loved the fact that it was just the right portion size of steak, and the greens had just the right touch of dressing and cheese so as not to overwhelm the meat. She would eat this every day if she could!
DJ got the Black and Blue Burger. As we've said before, it's hard to go wrong with the burger/fries duo and these were prepared beautifully.
We enjoyed our first time at Roots so much, we actually went back with DJ's friend after he came to help us paint our garage. He loved it as much as we did! As with any steakhouse, you can't go too often if you care about your arteries and your wallet. But for the occasional special treat, we will not hesitate to return to Roots Steakhouse for a meal that's guaranteed to be amazing!
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