SK8's Plate Rate: September 2012

Cleanliness: 4 out of 5
Service: 5 out of 5
Food: 5 out of 5
Experience: 5 out of 5
Overall Score: 19, which gives Connors restaurant five plates on SK8's plate rate!

Recently I went to Connors Steak and Seafood restaurant at Bridge Street, in Huntsville Alabama. It was fantastic! The restaurant itself was very clean. I gave it a four out of five because the bathroom was really hot and there was water on the floor. The service was wonderful. We were seated quite quickly and we had a friendly and knowledgeable waiter who informed us of the specials and answered our questions about the menu. He checked on us frequently and got our drink refills without us asking. Our food came out in a timely fashion, and he made sure that we were happy with each course of our meal. The food was delicious! I wanted to sample so many items on the menu!

I had an unsweetened peach tea for my drink and I admired the variety of unsweetened tea flavors. The waiter brought a loaf of artisan bread which was crusty and soft, and made the pesto dipping sauce at the table.

For my appetizers, I had calamari and lobster dip. The calamari is the best calamari I have ever tasted. The secret is in how the chef cuts the calamari. He cuts it lengthwise instead of into rings, and it makes the calamari have a shrimp-like texture. The dip for the calamari was similar to shrimp cocktail sauce instead of marinara. The lobster dip is unique because it is served with shrimp crackers which are light and crispy but also soft. The dip itself is deliciously thick and chunky with niblets of corn in it.

For my soup, I had an impeccable lobster crab bisque. It was creamy and not too sweet. There were plenty of juicy chunks of lobster in the bottom of the bowl. Be sure to stir the soup so you get the delicious lobster in every bite!

For my entree, I had the 6 oz sized Boursin Filet cooked to medium doneness. Boursin is a soft, creamy cheese that is infused with garlic. The filet also comes with crispy tobacco onions, which are like thin-cut lightly breaded onion rings. This is one of the best steaks I have ever eaten! It is cooked to perfection and the Boursin and onions give it a delicious unique flavor. I had garlic mashed potatoes as a side which were well textured, (not too creamy and not too chunky) with a light garlic flavor, and a good balance of herbs.

For dessert, I had the house specialty of strawberry shortcake with homemade ice cream and homemade whipped cream. It was amazing! The shortcake was proper shortcake, dense and moist, not the dry, spongy cake some restaurants serve. The strawberries were ripe and juicy. The ice cream and whipped cream were creamy and delicious and went with the shortcake very well.

I gave the food, a five out of five. Everything I ate was flawless and there were many things on the menu that I would love to try.

My experience was a five out of five. The overall environment in the restaurant is very nice with lots of interesting architectural details. There is a large fireplace as a focal point in the middle of the main dining room. There is a lot of natural light throughout the restaurant and there were lots of accents of dark wood and stone work. The restaurant definitely has a rustic charm. The wait staff was attentive and the food was exceptional. I look forward to eating at Connors again!

SK8's Insider Tips:
Reservations are recommended, especially for bigger parties. If you arrive prior to regular lunch or dinner times, you will be seated quickly.
Try the calamari, even if you think you don't like calamari! This is a totally different eating experience than your usual calamari!

To see the restaurant's menu, click this link.