The Wild Horse

“First time at The Wild Horse and what an experience. Having the luxury of eating Chef Julia Evan’s menu was a brand new and exciting adventure. Her talent of bringing Italian and Asian fusion together was really awesome! She really puts her whole self into her food and it truly shows with every bite. The setting is very warm and cozy and the cocktails are excellent. Wonderful service from the staff. Very inviting. It’s a bit of a trip from where I live but it was incredibly worth it. Can’t wait to go back for another amazing meal!”

“I had a great dinner experience with the new revamped menu. The food was flavorful, thoughtfully presented, and it’s clear there’s a lot of creativity and care going into the kitchen right now. I’ll definitely be coming back again. A few dishes, while enjoyable overall, could benefit from some small refinements to make them even stronger. Some flavors felt slightly unbalanced at times, and a couple of components could have been executed with a bit more consistency. That said, the potential of the menu really shines through, and the overall experience was still very positive. **For the Restaurant** (please stop reading if you are a guest) Some 'suggestion box' comments for the dishes: Wagyu Dumplings The dumplings were served sitting in a pool of ponzu sauce. Since they are fried, they only have about a minute before the sauce starts to make them soggy. Because we ordered multiple dishes, by the time we got to the dumplings, they had absorbed a lot of the ponzu and lost their crisp texture. The ponzu was also very strong. The citrus and soy flavor overpowered the rest of the dish, including the wagyu. Beef Skewer It seemed like the vegetables and beef may have been cooked at the same time. By the time the vegetables were fully cooked, the beef was already well done. Cooking the beef and vegetables separately, or adjusting the timing, might help keep the beef more tender. Cucumber Salad The cucumber salad had a similar issue to the wagyu dumplings. The cucumbers were sitting in a pool of dressing, which made the dish feel overly saturated. A lighter amount of dressing may help keep the cucumber crisp and prevent the dressing from overpowering the dish. Strip Steak, 12 oz The strip steak was beautifully cooked, but it was served with a large pile of chimichurri sitting directly on top of the steak. Because of that, the steak itself was almost hidden from view. Several guests also felt that having that much chimichurri directly on top overpowered the flavor of the steak. Serving the chimichurri around the steak, or on the side, may allow guests to add as much as they prefer while still keeping the presentation focused on the steak itself.”

“Nice chill vibe. Tuna poke nachos not like we expected. Heavy on the nacho cheese. Other meals done nicely. Cocktails and wine, balanced and paired well with pasta dish, respectively. Recommend for a nice little dinner.”

“Cute and cozy place down on Caroline Street. We were the only two there, one other couple came in as we were finishing our meal. Two wines I was interested in they were out of. Settled for a 3rd, which was delightful. The burgers were good, ordered the jam to go with, which really added a lot of flavor. The menu is okay, not a whole lot, but I think I'd go back and try one of the entrees at some point. Our waitress was new (we were her first customers) and she did a fine job. She'll grow into the position.”

“Only ordered dessert when I visited The Wild Horse however seeing that all their pasta dishes are homemade makes me want to come back for dinner. Poached Pear- good balance of flavors and sweetness especially with the whipped yogurt which I am now addicted to. I was expecting a bit bigger of a portion. Gelato Flight- can never go wrong with a flight of anything. Flavors were honeycomb, cherry and mascarpone. Very enjoyable, rich and distinct in flavor.”