Warm or Chilled
The first course can set the tone for a steakhouse meal without becoming a meal of its own. French Onion Soup offers slow cooked onions in broth with toasted bread and melted Gruyère. It arrives in an individual crock, giving you a warm and savory start to the evening.
For a chilled option, Shrimp Cocktail lists five shrimp with lemon, lettuce, and horseradish cocktail sauce. The Classic Wedge Salad combines iceberg lettuce, tomato, bacon, blue cheese dressing, and chives. These are different preparations, so choose between seafood and a dressed salad according to what you actually want to eat.
Read the Whole Plate
Beef Carpaccio is described as thinly sliced beef with capers, arugula, parmesan, olive oil, and lemon on a chilled plate. Ask the team about the preparation if you are unfamiliar with it. The dish's name and photograph should invite a useful question rather than leave you guessing about the food.
Golden Crab Cake comes as one cake with lemon aioli and a small herb salad. That portion information can help when deciding whether each guest wants a starter or whether you are considering sharing. Confirm ingredients and available options with the team before choosing a dish for several people.
Think One Course Ahead
If your main already includes a rich sauce and you plan to order creamy sides, you might prefer a cooler first course. On another evening, onion soup followed by a simple steak may be exactly the combination you enjoy. The goal is a meal that makes sense to your own appetite.
You can also skip a starter and begin with the main course. Looking through the menu beforehand helps you see the full range without committing to every category. Once you know the shape of the meal, place a clear order and leave space to decide about dessert later.
