10330 N Wolfe Rd
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 446-2222
Dining Date: Dec 8, 2007Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 446-2222
Alexander's is the premier steakhouse in the South Bay. Period. We dined at the bar since it was a last minute decision and we failed to make reservations. Our bartender, Josh, was extremely knowledgeable about the food and even gave us a tour of the restaurant after dinner.
Wine: The list runs about 25 pages with a heavy emphasis on French. They actually didn't have my first choice in stock (Perrin Chat du Pape), but the sommelier, Devon, opened Bocca di Lupo's Castel del Monte which uses a grape I haven't even heard of (aglianico), but had very similar qualities of the Rhone I was looking for.
Apps: Trio of Beef Crudo (carpaccio, tartare, steak) was amazing. I thought the tartare was the top, but my date loved the carpaccio. This was definitely an appetizer that I couldn't return without ordering again.
Entrees: The filet was amazing; the NY strip was mind-boggling. Strip was perfectly cooked (R) on a gas grill with a chimichurri sauce, bone-in. They dry age their meat in-house and clearly do a great job considering the tenderness of the filet (cooked MR). The sides we ordered were creamed spinach under a topping of filo dough and roasted potatoes (both great; neither amazing).
Overall, the decor is "urban-steakhouse" with modern everything and wine cabinets covering the walls. They have multiple private dining rooms (including one inside the kitchen- which they let guests enter to make their own cotton candy.) I was impressed with every person I spoke with and it was one of the best dining experiences I have ever had.
Note: BYOB-yes, $25. They ask to not bring in bottles on their list.
Wine: The list runs about 25 pages with a heavy emphasis on French. They actually didn't have my first choice in stock (Perrin Chat du Pape), but the sommelier, Devon, opened Bocca di Lupo's Castel del Monte which uses a grape I haven't even heard of (aglianico), but had very similar qualities of the Rhone I was looking for.
Apps: Trio of Beef Crudo (carpaccio, tartare, steak) was amazing. I thought the tartare was the top, but my date loved the carpaccio. This was definitely an appetizer that I couldn't return without ordering again.
Entrees: The filet was amazing; the NY strip was mind-boggling. Strip was perfectly cooked (R) on a gas grill with a chimichurri sauce, bone-in. They dry age their meat in-house and clearly do a great job considering the tenderness of the filet (cooked MR). The sides we ordered were creamed spinach under a topping of filo dough and roasted potatoes (both great; neither amazing).
Overall, the decor is "urban-steakhouse" with modern everything and wine cabinets covering the walls. They have multiple private dining rooms (including one inside the kitchen- which they let guests enter to make their own cotton candy.) I was impressed with every person I spoke with and it was one of the best dining experiences I have ever had.
Note: BYOB-yes, $25. They ask to not bring in bottles on their list.
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