Alright, let me tell y’all about my dinner deal at Pomona Country Club yesterday. Wanted to check it out after hearing some buzz, specifically about the food. Grabbed my notebook – gotta log this stuff for the channel, right?
Getting There & First Look
Drove up to the entrance, place looks pretty darn fancy, exactly what you picture for a “country club”. Guards at the gate checked my name – yeah, you gotta be on the list or be a member, they don’t just let anyone stroll in off the street. Felt a tiny bit stuffy already. Parked the car, walked into the main building. Inside’s… nice? Like rich person nice. Plush carpets, quiet halls, everyone kinda dressed up. Headed straight for the main dining room they call “The Terrace”. Host looked me over quick, but was polite enough. Sat me at a table overlooking the golf course. View was seriously good, I’ll give ’em that.
Checking Out the Menu
Server handed me the menu, thick fancy paper and all. Took a while to scan through. Prices? Yeah, brace yourself. This ain’t no diner special. Here’s what kinda jumped out:
- The Filet Mignon: Market price? Of course. Came with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Supposedly their top seller.
- Seared Sea Bass: Sat on some kind of fancy risotto, topped with crispy leeks. Sounded pretty light and fresh.
- Classic Caesar Salad: Pretty standard, but hey, sometimes that hits the spot. They make the dressing in-house, menu said.
- Prime Rib (Weekends Only): Missed it, ’cause I went mid-week. Sounded like a beast though.
- Chocolate Souffle: Takes like 30 minutes to make, required ordering with the main course. Commitment!
My Meal Experience
Okay, decision time. Skipped the salad ’cause I was hungry for meat. Ordered the Filet Mignon (medium-rare, obviously) and gambled on the Souffle for later. Server nodded, whisked the menu away. Atmosphere was… quiet. Like, library quiet mostly. Felt a bit awkward pulling out my phone to snap a quick pic of the view, but hey, research.
Food arrived looking sharp. Filet was a decent size, sat there all proper on the plate. Cut into it – perfectly cooked inside, nice sear outside. Flavor? Good. Really good, tender beef. The mashed potatoes though? Slick. Creamy as heck, didn’t need any extra butter at all. Asparagus was fine, just… standard asparagus.
Then, the Chocolate Souffle came puffing up. Server poured some warm chocolate sauce right into the middle. It looked amazing. First bite? Rich. Like, super intense chocolate flavor, super airy texture. Honestly, half was plenty – it’s a heavyweight dessert.
The Verdict & Money Talk
So, the good stuff: The steak? Spot on. Mashed potatoes? Top tier. Dessert? Intensely good (and big!). Service was smooth, place felt classy and clean as a whistle. That golf course view? Seriously relaxing.
Now, the real deal: This stuff costs a fortune. The steak was market price, landed around $50 just for the entree by itself. Add the souffle ($15!) and a couple of drinks… yeah, walked out shelling out way more than I planned. Also, you feel the “club” vibe. Everyone knows everyone, staff greets members by name… outsiders like me kinda stick out. It’s not exactly a super lively spot, more calm and restrained.
Final thoughts? Yeah, the food itself delivered. The Filet and Souffle were genuinely very good. But man, be ready to feel your wallet a lot lighter afterward. The whole experience feels exclusive, which some folks pay for, but also kinda formal and a bit snoozy. Glad I went? Sure, checked it out. Would I go back often? Probably not unless someone else was forking out the cash! Felt like paying a premium for the atmosphere and membership idea, kinda. Shook my head at the bill, packed up my notes, and headed home. There you have it.
