Knight’s Steakhouse has a new location downtown, located on the corner of E. Liberty Street and Maynard, in the former Borders space. Fun!
I visited opening week for Friday night dinner. The was packed!
It looks really nice inside – more contemporary than their Dexter Avenue location in Ann Arbor, naturally. I appreciated that the décor was updated but didn’t feel like it was trying to hard to be the cool kid in school. Rather, I would describe the décor as stately, dignified, and elegant. Lots of clean white walls, handsome dark wood tables, and plush studded leather seats. There is a striking bar with a lot of seating located in the middle of the restaurant as well.
Many will be happy to know that the downtown location offers the same stiff drinks. I ordered my signature drink, a Bulleit Rye Manhattan. This is a strong drink, kids.
Familiar accompaniments offered as well, including a complimentary basket of warm, addicting poppy seed rolls.
In honor of the occasion, we both ordered a steak. It only seemed right.
I ordered the Sirloin with fries and a seasonal veggie. Loved the steak, can’t go wrong with fries. The veggies left a bit to be desired, but not many veggies are in season in April, so I’ll cut ‘em some slack.
For the huz, Knight’s “signature cut,” the Cowboy Steak, a 20-22 oz bone-in Ribeye. Fantastic, of course.
Our server was pleasant enough, and seemed to be trying hard, but seemed a little rusty in the world of wait staff. I’m sure with more practice, he’ll shine.
Knight’s offers a great new addition to the downtown area.
For the price Knights charges and the quality they have fallen. Very poor quality veggies, grill marks and quality of presentation I saw as well. The wait staff I thought would better as well.
I agree that I hope to see improvements in the sides & service!
Not just stiff drinks, they’re huge – like swimming pools. I had the cowboy steak, too, and it was good. I still prefer cooking them at home for less than half the price. Our server was awful. I don’t know if she was inexperienced or just in the weeds. I RARELY complain to management while still at a restaurant hello, loogie sandwich – but it was just that bad. Ended up getting our 1st round of drinks comped.
No joke about the dranks! Oh, yikes, on the service. Sounds like some additional training is needed.
We just went Friday night and our waitress was wonderful-super prompt and friendly! Agree-drinks were enormous to the point that one lasted before, during and after a 3 course meal. French dip sammy and key line pie were good. Saving the steak for next time
That’s great to hear you had a good experience with the service! I <333 Key Lime Pie! =) Gotta try theirs.
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