The Grilled Bistro Fillet at 86 Winter on Water Street was of medium size, but filling. Cooked medium rare and accompanied with a rich horseradish demi-glaze the fillet is bursting with flavor. Served with potato au gratin and green beans, each side was fresh, cooked to perfection and did not need any additional seasonings.
Restaurant: Ritual, Main Street
The Facts: An 8 oz filet mignon wrapped in bacon with a port wine demi glaze. Served along smashed red potatoes and mixed vegetables of carrots and broccoli.
Foodie’s Review: First impressions were great as the meal was nicely presented with the filet resting lightly on the smashed potatoes with the colorful veggies rounding out the plate. Sometimes when you ask for your steak to be medium, you never know what you will get, but mine was cooked perfectly with the right amount of juiciness and tenderness. I always enjoy a nice sauce with my filet and preferably something light, and here the port demi glaze complemented the filet perfectly without being overwhelming to the taste buds. For that extra touch and who doesn’t love bacon, the strip of bacon around the filet just made the filet all that juicer. For me the portion was the right size but I could see that it might be on the tad smaller side for someone with a hearty appetite.
Though I am not sure how this dish related to the overall theme of Ritual, I would recommend this dish to those looking for a nice steak dinner.
This review was done by an independent member of the Worcester Foodies group during their monthly meeting in May 2011.
