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The Groupon deal offers $65 worth of food for $30 Sunday-Friday, an incredible deal for a place where the cheapest entree is $32. It only leaves you responsible for appetizers and drinks which is fantastic! It's still available but states limited time remaining so if you want one after reading this go do it now!
We went on a Friday night and I recommend calling ahead to make a reservation. When we showed up at 1830 the parking lot was almost full. It's a pretty popular place, not only for the main restaurant but they also have a bar called c. 1740 which was packed already when we arrived.
Before I start getting into the meal, I will mention that I do not have any personal pictures from this visit. Like Volt, this place is too fancy to be whipping out the cell phone. Any place that highly suggests gentlemen wear a sport coat gets nixed pretty quickly for pictures. The pictures shown are from a Google search.
The inn is extremely inviting when you first walk in. The lighting is low and there was a lovely toasty warmth from the fires being stoked in the various dining rooms. The hostess immediately offered to check our coats and we were whisked into a small, cozy dining room with original wood paneling the walls and bricks covering the floor. The fireplace was immediately behind us and twinkle lights graced the ceiling. The Milton Inn is often mentioned as one of the most romantic places to eat in the area and it's easy to see why.
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Decor is themed largely off of the hunt, a Maryland tradition especially in the area of the inn. Waitstaff are dressed in white buttondowns, black slacks, and black vests. It's all very old-school, just like the menu, but it is done so well.
We started off with the beef tenderloin tartare, served with anchovy aioli, sriracha, capers, shallot, cornichons, quail egg yolk, smoked sea salt, and toasted baguette. I know a lot of people are turned off by raw meat but think of it as sushi-grade fish only in the form of ground beef. It essentially melts in your mouth and between the seasonings mixed in and the sauces that you lightly spread on the baguette before popping it in your mouth, you really can't tell that you're eating raw beef. To me this is a must-order if you visit.
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For my entree I chose the Seafood Andor, lobster, orange roughy, jumbo lumps of crabmeat, mussels and shrimp in a creamy dill sauce, served with a vegetable and wild mushroom risotto. This looked so beautiful when it came out. The mussels were arranged in a ring around the outer edge of the plate, with the remaining seafood grouped in the center. Everything sat in a delicious pool of the cream sauce with the risotto underneath. Rich doesn't even begin to describe this flavorful, creamy dish, of which I ate almost every last bite.
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Justin had the Vension Short Loin with butternut squash grits, sauteed Brussels sprouts, baby carrots, king mushroom with pepper, bacon and shallot, finished with Cumberland reduction chive puree. If this seems like a lot it completely was but in the best way possible. Justin ordered the meat to be rare in the center and the chef honored his request. The sprouts were arranged in two piles on either side of the plate and the loin was served over the grits. He raved about the meat stating how tender and well seasoned it was and also said that the sprouts were some of the best he had ever had. They were just barely cooked so they still had a ton of crunch along with the crunchiness of the bacon. The grits were buttery with a very smooth texture.
This meal was extremely traditional American food that's been served for decades. It's done in the most fantastic way with some modern twists and I wold love to go back for an anniversary or birthday dinner!
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