Beholder

“Last Wednesday evening, after wrapping up a meeting, I decided to try somewhere completely new and stopped into Beholder for dinner. I ended up dining solo, which gave me the chance to really take in the experience without distractions. I ordered the Viking lamb loin, which was outstanding. It was expertly prepared, flavorful, and easily one of the better lamb dishes I have had in recent memory. Alongside dinner, I enjoyed two barrel-aged Manhattans that were exceptionally well balanced and complemented the meal perfectly. What stood out just as much as the food and drinks was the atmosphere. The ambience was beautiful. The space felt sophisticated without being pretentious, with a warm energy that made it equally comfortable for a solo diner or a special occasion. From the moment I sat down, the setting encouraged you to slow down and enjoy the experience. Since it was my first visit, I did not know what to expect, but Beholder exceeded every expectation. The food was excellent, the cocktails were memorable, the service was attentive, and the overall experience was outstanding. Five stars across the board. I will absolutely be back.”

“Absolutely excellent service and fantastic food quality! The best asparagus I’ve had in the US outside of FL 2018-2019 😅 My boyfriend and I each enjoyed the tasting menu, and I opted for the wine pairing. I’ve known master and regular somms, and whoever handled the wine pairings absolutely crushed it! The food and ingredient quality were excellent! They were unfortunately out of the sockeye salmon when we dined but substituted it with mussels for the tasting menu, which were wonderful (as was their wagyu, which was perfectly cooked and tasted divine). We had the joy of sitting at the chefs’ table/counter, which I always enjoy as someone who’s worked service industry. Erik took fantastic care of us and also recommended their Banyuls (in place of my usual tawny port for dessert). They had a wonderful looking rooster dish on the menu we wanted to try, but we were more than satiated after the tasting menu. Their (vegan) coconut sorbet was heavenly!”

“We had a double date during devour at Beholder. The art display was creative and cool. The service from the time we entered was brilliant. The menu was well crafted. The chicken kebabs were tasty. The drinks were creative and good to look at! Definitely will return another day.”

“My wife and I had dinner at Beholder last night and went with the tasting menu, sitting at the chef’s counter. That experience alone was worth it—the energy in the kitchen, seeing the team work, and being able to interact directly with the chefs made the night memorable. They were engaging, open to conversation, and even let us try a few samples of items not included in the tasting menu, which was a great touch. The wine pairing was enjoyable, though I would have loved to hear a bit more about each pour—where it came from and why it was chosen for that specific course. We’ve had a similar experience at Potong and appreciated that extra context. The service overall was good but not exceptional; our waiter was polite but could have been a little more attentive given the format and price point. As for the food: the oysters were fine, but the tomato granita didn’t add much flavor and couldn’t compete with places like Commission Row or Geraldine’s. The salads were fresh and nicely plated, but not particularly memorable. The standout by far was the Wagyu coulette steak—cooked perfectly, rich, and full of flavor with every bite. It’s one of the best steaks I’ve had in a long time. We both finished with the brown butter salted caramel praline ice cream, which was phenomenal—sweet, salty, and buttery in all the right ways. Overall, Beholder delivers an excellent dining experience, especially if you sit at the chef’s counter and enjoy the craft of cooking up close. A few tweaks in service and a touch more flavor in the early courses would have made it a perfect five-star night.”

“This place is cute and has a nice atmosphere, but unfortunately, I was disappointed with the food and service! we tried the roasted chicken with pistachios, and honestly, it wasn't anything special. The mussels were also very average and finally, the pork was good but nothing excellent. I think it's overrated!! the prices are very high for the food they serve. The only things we liked were the French fries, which were very good (the only redeeming feature of the food), and a mezcal drink. The service was very slow, and our waitress was not nice, at times, I even thought she was annoyed. I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant”