Sonbadas Steakhouse - Terrace

Sonbadas Steak House is an interesting place. Located on Lakelse Avenue virtually right next door to the Rest Inn, it is a convenient option for travelers. While the exterior isn't much to look at, and the interior is equally dated, the food is nonetheless pretty decent. But before I get to the food, a further comment on the establishment itself:Entering the building, my grandparents and I were promptly seated and given menus. Looking at the menu, I was dumbfounded as I held it in my hand -- am I in a restaurant version of The Godfather? Will the Mob come in and order their souvlaki? I ask that because some of the fixtures and -- especially -- the menu feature Marlon Brando as he looked in that famous film. I don't really understand the connection myself, but what do I know? Anyway, Sonbadas feels like the oldest Greek restaurant in town; if not, it definitely looks the part. It's been a fixture in the Terrace area for some 20 or so years and doesn't look like it's had much of an update in that time. The exterior features the traditional blue colour and stereotypical sign embossed with the cliched Greek font. I do, however, very much enjoy the "golden lions" (recently painted red) that greet you on either side of the main entrance.As for the food, it was all very good. I had a prawn appetizer -- the prawns were grilled to perfection and came with nice little garlic toast; my grandmother had a sauteed prawn main with jasmine rice and vegetables; my grandfather had a steak dinner; and I had a wonderful lobster feast. The portions were hearty (in fact, they make one think of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"), but I felt the plating could've been a bit better -- seemed kind of haphazard to me. After all of that food, we did try the special dessert: baklava. Presentation was very nice (in comparison to the mains), but I found the dish a little too sweet for my tastes (to be fair, the waitress mentioned its sweetness).All in all, despite the strange ode to The Godfather, Sonbadas proved to be an exceptional dining experience. All of the dishes we ordered were of good quality and we certainly left feeling full -- and that's a good thing!FOOD: 4/5SERVICE: 4/5VALUE: 3.5/5RECOMMENDATION: While I feel it is a bit pricey, Sonbadas offers a near fine dining experience in a cozy space. Big portions, well prepared = happy stomachs!

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