Reserve Steakhouse dining experience

Guest Information

Dining Guide & FAQs

Everything you need to know to prepare for an exceptional fine dining experience at Reserve.

Dress Code

Dress for the Occasion

At Reserve Steakhouse, we cultivate an elegant, premium atmosphere to complement Chef Darian's culinary vision. We kindly request that our guests dress in **Upscale Business Casual** attire.

✨ Recommended Attire

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    Gentlemen: Collared shirts (button-down or polo), tailored sport coats, blazers, dress trousers, chinos, or neat dark-wash denim.
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    Ladies: Elegant dresses, skirts, tailored pantsuits, jumpsuits, blouses, or fine knitwear.
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    Footwear: Dress shoes, leather loafers, elegant boots, flats, heels, or clean, minimalist fashion sneakers.

🚫 Prohibited Clothing

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    Athletic Wear: Basketball shorts, gym shorts, jogger pants, hoodies, and athletic jerseys.
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    Sleeveless Items: Tank tops, undershirts, or cut-offs (for gentlemen).
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    Footwear & Accessories: Flip-flops, beach slides, work boots, and backward or sports-themed baseball caps.
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    General: Excessively torn or ripped clothing, or items featuring offensive graphics, slogans, or language.
Culinary Guide

Steak Temperatures Explained

Understanding how you prefer your cut prepared is key to your dining enjoyment. Here is how our kitchen defines each level of doneness.

120°

Rare

120°F - 130°F

Cool, bright red center. Extremely soft, tender texture with a seared exterior. For those who appreciate maximum tenderness and pure beef flavor.

130°

Medium Rare

130°F - 135°F

Warm, red center with a pink outer ring. Exceptionally tender, juicy, and flavorful. The ideal cook to let the steak's natural marbling melt and shine.

140°

Medium

140°F - 145°F

Hot, pink center with a thin band of gray/brown. A firmer, classic steak texture that retains its juiciness and rich marbling.

150°

Medium Well

150°F - 155°F

Slightly pink line in the center, mostly brown throughout. Firm, textured chew. Best for those who prefer very little pink remaining.

160°

Well Done

160°F+

Fully cooked through, uniform brown center. Very firm, hearty texture with no pink. Note: well-done cuts take longer to cook and lose their natural juices.

Official Temperature & Photo Guides

For more information and official photo guides detailing beef doneness, we recommend checking these authoritative culinary organizations:

Certified Angus Beef® Guide ↗ Omaha Steaks Photo Guide ↗ USDA Safety Guidelines ↗
Common Inquiries

Frequently Asked Questions

While reservations are highly recommended, particularly for weekends and holidays, we welcome walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis in our lounge and bar areas. Reservations can be made easily online through Toast.
Following classic steakhouse tradition, all of our prime steaks are served à la carte. Our chef-driven side dishes are prepared family-style and are designed to be shared by two or more guests at your table.
Dry-aging involves hanging primal cuts in a temperature and humidity-controlled chamber for weeks. The evaporation concentrates the beef's flavor, creating a tender texture and complex, nutty, and earthy flavor profile.

Wet-aging involves vacuum-sealing cuts in their own juices. This locks in the moisture, preserving the beef's classic, juicy, clean flavor and producing a highly tender steak.
Bone-in cuts (like our Bone-in Ribeye or Porterhouse) tend to retain more moisture during cooking and cook slightly slower next to the bone. This releases rich marrow compounds that infuse the meat with deep flavor.

Boneless cuts (such as our Filet Mignon or New York Strip) cook more uniformly and offer a consistent marbling profile that is easy to slice and enjoy.
Guests are welcome to bring personal bottles of wine that are not currently featured on our wine list. We charge a corkage fee of $35 per 750ml bottle, with a limit of two bottles per party. Our sommelier will be happy to decant and serve your wine.
Yes, we are pleased to offer complimentary valet parking for all Reserve dining guests. Secure self-parking is also available in our adjacent lot at 703 Seneca St.