I attended a fun birthday dinner at The Lark a couple of a weeks ago for a good friend of mine. You do need to make a reservation ahead of time and with a big group of people, they'll most likely ask you to choose what you'd like to order beforehand (it's family style). We had 12 people and if you ask them to, they'll print you out your own menu with a personalized message at the bottom for whatever occasion you're celebrating!
Snacks - Crispy Brussel Sprouts - $12
Medjool dates, garum, sesame, lime
These were fantastic! Definitely one of my favorites. It comes with a fish sauce that gives the dish a unique flavor. Fish sauce is actually a commonly used ingredient in most Cambodian dishes, so it was like a nice taste of home.
From The Farm - Roasted Beets & Strawberries - $14
Ricotta salata, lemon-strawberry gastrique, spiced hazelnuts, red watercress, basil
This salad was light and refreshing with a hint of sweetness (from the strawberries), and a nice crunch from the hazelnuts. It was big hit at our table.
From The Ranch - Marinated & Grilled Hanger Steak - $22
Charred broccoli, calabrian chile, crispy shallots, mint
This was delicious! Steak was tender and juicy, though I wish they gave a bigger portion of steak vs. the vegetables.
From The Ocean - House Made Gnocchi & Dungeness Crab - $34
Spanish chorizo, navel orange, castelvetrano olives, lobster roe, cilantro
This dish will literally blow your mind. It's heaven on earth. It's a party in your mouth. It's basically everything you've ever dreamed of. This dish was rich, decadent and creamy, and definitely a favorite among everyone.
Platters - Slow Roasted Superior Farms Lamb Ribs - Half Rack - $24
Medjool date caramel, salsa verde, crushed pistachio, fennel pollen
These were great! The meat fell off the bone and it had kind of a buttery taste and melted in your mouth. But since we only got a half rack, there were only four ribs aka not enough to go around. But we did order a whole chicken, which kind of made up for it.
Platters - Texas Gulf Coast Redfish - $36
Smoked andouille sausage, crispy dirty rice, poblano chile, grilled scallions, creole shellfish sauce
The fish was tasty and the sauce gave it a nice spice. The crispy dirty rice also complimented the dish well.
Platters - Mary's Roasted Chicken - Whole - $40
Black pepper grits, grilled sweet corn, jalapeno, ham hock, pickled okra, chives, chicken jus
The chicken was moist and flavorful and the grits were absolutely delicious. So glad we got a whole chicken instead of half!
Since it was my friend's birthday, I asked if we could bring our own cake. They said yes and even kept the cake in a fridge for us. There was, however, a $3 cutting fee per person. But they did take care of everything for us i.e. plates, silverware, etc. It was a delicious German Chocolate cake that one of our friend's made. So good. So full.
If we hadn't of brought our own cake, then we definitely would have gotten a couple of their desserts. I'm not sure what their dessert menu looks like now, but these are the two I had last time and they were delicious: mascarpone cheesecake profiteroles with blueberries (left) and a hazelnut praline ice cream sandwich with grilled peaches and tarragon (right).
With the check being spilt between all of us, it came out to be about $35 per person, and that included a coupe of bottles of wine that we brought on our own. You can bring two bottles of wine and their corkage fee is $25 per bottle. If you bring a large bottle of wine, it's considered a magnum and the corkage fee goes up to $50. If you don't bring your own bottle, I believe their cheapest bottle of wine is around $50. They, of course, have great craft cocktails as well. They also give you delicious popcorn as an appetizer. Seriously, it's so good.
The Lark is a great spot in The Funk Zone with fast and friendly service. I enjoyed it just as much as I did the first time I was here. There's a decent amount of indoor seating, as well as a bar, and they also have patio seating. It's the perfect place to celebrate any special occasion or just to have a fancy night out!
If you're headed their way any time soon, be sure to tag @sbgoodeats and #sbgoodeats on Instagram. :)
Happy Dining!