So Jen and I were out on Saturday running errands and stumbled across Briarwood Inn. She had actually been there before for High Tea with her Mom, but had never eaten dinner there.
Fortunately they were still doing the 5280 Restaurant Week menu so we decided to try it (otherwise, this is definitely a special occasion place).
After we sat down and studied the place for about 5 minutes, we both laughed as we had the same thought.
This is the place "the greatest generation" (thanks Tom Brokaw) goes when they want to have a night on the town in Golden. Hehehe ... still laughing ... This is your Grandpa and Grandma's swanky restaurant.
With lots of lace, Victorian curtains, dark wood and waiters that wear argyle vests, this is a trip through yester-year. It's funny how places like this can give you that nostalgic homey feeling though. Like when you eat at Furr's, or play golf on a retirement village golf course.
The food was very good but I think the regular menu is WAY overpriced. As I said above, fortunately they were still doing the 5280 menu.
The appetizer tray is included with all entrees on the regular menu but was an add on to the 5280 menu. It was well worth it though as it includes a huge shrimp cocktail along with various selections of pate, tapenades, etc. Honestly, more restaurants ought to consider including appetizers with their entrees. This is the way a meal should be.
For our dinner entrees, Jen and I both ordered the Pepper Steak (sirloin steak medallions in a peppercorn and cognac cream sauce). It was very good, although it was unable to match the similar Steak Au Poivre that is our favorite at Capital Grille. The cognac cream sauce was thickened with flour and was more of a gravy than a sauce - not a serious problem for yours truly, but Jen thought it was just wrong. The reason I bring up the comparison to Capital Grille though is that in terms of regular menu prices, Briarwood is actually higher.
It was a fun experience, but I could never recommend going here (other than for the appetizer tray) unless its on a seriously discounted menu such as the 5280 restaurant week menu.
To just share an appetizer tray and some good wine and get your geriatrics fix - this is a good choice.
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