Ed Rose

The gardens are located within Jordan Park. It doesn't look like there are really much by way of organic garden landscaping. It's an interesting place to stroll through and look at some simple structures with markers and details on signage. It looks like it could use some pairs but overall the park is clean. We went in March so there wasn't much in bloom other than for forsythia bushes and the beginnings of cherry blossoms. You can do the whole gardens in about half an hour to 45 minutes. Germany, Italy, and Japan are all located next to each other. Don't know if that was intentional but it was a little ironic. Or maybe it was a demonstration of how these places have changed since their Axis days. Or maybe it was just coincidence.

We didn't have a reservation so we were seated at the cocktail lounge. No problem since the full menu was offered there. The standard fillet was tender and served properly cooked to my preference. I enjoyed the makes potato base and crispy onion top. The asparagus was less interesting than is hoped but also properly cooked. The garlic butter for the bread basket was flavorful. And, the Jack Daniel's cheesecake was a wonderful end to a solid meal. The environment of this historically interesting building tends towards formal dining, although we didn't feel out of place in office wear. It was a pleasant steak house experience and is go back again.

The gorillas seemed bored or even depressed. It seems like a really small and exposed exhibit for these intelligent animals.