Saturday, July 21, 2007
Olenjack's Grille: Good score for Arlington
Olenjack's makes a strong first impression the minute one walks through the door. The high ceilings and open lay out contribute to the restaurant's good energy. On a recent Friday night, we arrived with a group of six eager to try the new restaurant opened by Brian Olenjack (most known for flexing his culinary muscles at Reata and the Chisolm Club). Based on the size of the dinner crowd, we weren't the only ones curious about Brian's new adventure.
While waiting on our table, we wandered to the bar area for a cocktail. FWAmie and I ordered a dirty vodka martini, while BigD-CC questioned the bartender, Jason, about martini selections and he informed her he could make whatever she wanted. Problem is...BigD-CC did not know she wanted. Apple martini? No. Cosmopolitan? Nah. After a short conversation, Jason figured out that BigD-CC is the type of martini drinker that likes pineapple and vodka (think Wedding Cake Martini) so he suggested he customize a martini for her. Jason returned to the table with a pinkish concoction that satsified BigD-CC's martini tastebuds! Big props to Jason for being so accomodating. By the way, our dirty martinis ($9) were delicious as well.
After a short wait, our group was seated in the spacious dining room. As I reviewed the menu, I found myself hoping the food tastes as good as it sounds. The menu was loaded with choices and the prices were surprisingly reasonable. There was a large variety of fish selections and steak selections. Entrees ranged from $12-$29 which the higher priced items being the steaks. Most of the choices were under $20 and many were under $15. The menu even offered a number of sandwiches for $7-$9, which is unusual for a dinner menu, especially in a restaurant that felt as nice as Olenjack's.
BigD-Megan ordered the grape tomato bruschetta ($6) as an appetizer. Less tomatoes and more mozzarella cheese and balsamic reduction made this app a little different than the more traditional bruschettas you might find at places like Taverna, but I was a fan. FWJoey and I ordered the calamari ($6) which was steak cut rather than the circled calamari which in my opinion is much better. The tomato dipping sauce was also better than the usual aioli or other mayo based sauce often served with calamari. While the calamari was above average, we would probably try another appetizer on our next visit because so many of them sounded yummy such as the pulled chicken ravioli with cilantro garlic butter ($6) or the tequila & brown sugar glazed shrimp ($9).
For entrees, three of us ordered fish ranging from trout to halibut to mahi mahi. FWAmie enjoyed the trout ($15) and said she would order it again. BigD-CC chose the delicious halibut ($22) with maple mashed sweet potatoes and broccolini which she would also order again. I was debating between the mahi mahi ($14) and the striped bass ($19). Upon the recommendation of our server, I chose the mahi mahi and boy was I glad I did. One of my favorite ingredients in this entree was the pancetta (italian word for bacon). The saltiness of the pancetta paired nicely with the mahi mahi and made this dish unusual and tasty! I recommend a glass of the Drylands Sauvignon Blanc ($9) with the mahi mahi.
BigD-Megan was torn between the boneless half chicken ($13) and the chicken pasta ($12), but ended up going with the boneless half chicken topped with dried tomatoes, capers, roasted garlic, fresh artichokes, broccolini and asparagus. She gave the dish two big thumbs up and said she would order it again.
FWJoey and FWMatt have similar tastebuds (they both love the chicken cordon bleu at Sapristi) which explains why they both chose the chicken fried steak ($11). Both gave the dish, including the mashed potatoes, good reports and said they would order it again.
The portions are very generous which means we had no room for dessert. In fact, we did not even look at the dessert menu!
Next time, and perhaps every time, I am in Arlington, I will plan on eating at Olenjack's Grille!
Olenjack's Grille - located at Lincoln Square
770 Road to Six Flags East Suite 100 · Arlington, Texas · 76011
817.226.2600 ·
http://www.olenjacksgrille.com/
While waiting on our table, we wandered to the bar area for a cocktail. FWAmie and I ordered a dirty vodka martini, while BigD-CC questioned the bartender, Jason, about martini selections and he informed her he could make whatever she wanted. Problem is...BigD-CC did not know she wanted. Apple martini? No. Cosmopolitan? Nah. After a short conversation, Jason figured out that BigD-CC is the type of martini drinker that likes pineapple and vodka (think Wedding Cake Martini) so he suggested he customize a martini for her. Jason returned to the table with a pinkish concoction that satsified BigD-CC's martini tastebuds! Big props to Jason for being so accomodating. By the way, our dirty martinis ($9) were delicious as well.
After a short wait, our group was seated in the spacious dining room. As I reviewed the menu, I found myself hoping the food tastes as good as it sounds. The menu was loaded with choices and the prices were surprisingly reasonable. There was a large variety of fish selections and steak selections. Entrees ranged from $12-$29 which the higher priced items being the steaks. Most of the choices were under $20 and many were under $15. The menu even offered a number of sandwiches for $7-$9, which is unusual for a dinner menu, especially in a restaurant that felt as nice as Olenjack's.
BigD-Megan ordered the grape tomato bruschetta ($6) as an appetizer. Less tomatoes and more mozzarella cheese and balsamic reduction made this app a little different than the more traditional bruschettas you might find at places like Taverna, but I was a fan. FWJoey and I ordered the calamari ($6) which was steak cut rather than the circled calamari which in my opinion is much better. The tomato dipping sauce was also better than the usual aioli or other mayo based sauce often served with calamari. While the calamari was above average, we would probably try another appetizer on our next visit because so many of them sounded yummy such as the pulled chicken ravioli with cilantro garlic butter ($6) or the tequila & brown sugar glazed shrimp ($9).
For entrees, three of us ordered fish ranging from trout to halibut to mahi mahi. FWAmie enjoyed the trout ($15) and said she would order it again. BigD-CC chose the delicious halibut ($22) with maple mashed sweet potatoes and broccolini which she would also order again. I was debating between the mahi mahi ($14) and the striped bass ($19). Upon the recommendation of our server, I chose the mahi mahi and boy was I glad I did. One of my favorite ingredients in this entree was the pancetta (italian word for bacon). The saltiness of the pancetta paired nicely with the mahi mahi and made this dish unusual and tasty! I recommend a glass of the Drylands Sauvignon Blanc ($9) with the mahi mahi.
BigD-Megan was torn between the boneless half chicken ($13) and the chicken pasta ($12), but ended up going with the boneless half chicken topped with dried tomatoes, capers, roasted garlic, fresh artichokes, broccolini and asparagus. She gave the dish two big thumbs up and said she would order it again.
FWJoey and FWMatt have similar tastebuds (they both love the chicken cordon bleu at Sapristi) which explains why they both chose the chicken fried steak ($11). Both gave the dish, including the mashed potatoes, good reports and said they would order it again.
The portions are very generous which means we had no room for dessert. In fact, we did not even look at the dessert menu!
Next time, and perhaps every time, I am in Arlington, I will plan on eating at Olenjack's Grille!
Olenjack's Grille - located at Lincoln Square
770 Road to Six Flags East Suite 100 · Arlington, Texas · 76011
817.226.2600 ·
http://www.olenjacksgrille.com/
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