I recently had my first experience at Flemmings in Edgewater, NJ and must say I was impressed.

They have some nice appetizers including some flaming garlic shrimp in sauce special that had the high amount of garlic and spice content that I love. I was going to go with French Onion soup but as a good friend once said "You should always try something new every time you go out to dinner." My dinner guests also told me to be adventurous.

Another thing I enjoyed was there "Discovery Flights" where you get to sample three international wines. You are served three wines from three different countries served on some type of "tree." On our night we got to sample a French, Argentinian and Chilean which was very nice. If you like a particular wine they can get you a bottle or another glass. I also liked the little cards that told you the wine's name and vintage.

My NY Strip I did bone in (another thing I don't normally do) and was done very nicely.

THe server was knowledgable and friendly and attentive. An added plus of this location is it's on the waterfront with a nice view of the city (you have to request those tables.)

Again, this was a nice surprise. I can't say Flemmings has become one of my favorite chain restaurants, and I won't give up going to the smaller, indepedent restaurants like Old Homestead or Charley's. I'll have to try one or two more Flemmings to make a fair comparison.

It's also wierd for me to see Flemmings and Outback are of the same company (and Outbacks are very very inconsistant and food and customer service.