Inside the Cowford Chophouse

[ProjectMaximus]

Love it. Love the reviews, and love that this place is finally, actually here. I think our first chance to go will be between Christmas and New Year's...hope we can find a decent night during that week or that their service is decent even when they're slammed.

[blizz01]

Looking forward to it.  We have a mid-sized party going in a few weeks.  Is there anything special about the new Bold City location? 

[remc86007]

It's a cool urban taproom. The beer is good. The bartenders a really nice. The beer is cheap.

[Steve]

Thanks for the feedback! My wife and I have twin 3 month old girls, so we don't get out as much as we used to. When we do, we tend to make a night of it (thanks for having close grandparents that are very willing to babysit).

If it makes sense to take the babies we certainly do. Cowford Chophouse is not that place, despite having a kids menu with shocked me.

[Tacachale]

One complaint: The Dress Code. Not that they had it, that the didn't enforce it. I'd say about 50% of the folks up there followed it (Jacket and slacks for the men), about 25% didn't follow it, but looked okay, and about 25% that were disasters, including one dude that showed up like he was Mark Zuckerberg in the hoodie. That was disappointing, but my only real disappointment of the night.

[Josh]

Looking forward to it.  We have a mid-sized party going in a few weeks.  Is there anything special about the new Bold City location?

Lots of one-offs and specialty beers compared to the primary location.

[Steve]

Looking forward to it.  We have a mid-sized party going in a few weeks.  Is there anything special about the new Bold City location?

Lots of one-offs and specialty beers compared to the primary location.

Correct - nothing more than that. They did use old Times-Union Newspaper vending machines as the base of the bar, featuring cool newspaper covers from the T-U. I thought that was a cool touch.

Otherwise the atmosphere is a typical tap room.

[KenFSU]

Pictures don't do the rooftop bar justice.

Was there Saturday night after the symphony, and was totally blown away.

Stunning view of the bridge, but you also get a full panoramic view of downtown.

Amazing to think that just a few years ago, this was considered one of Jacksonville's most endangered buildings.

[Steve]

Good news for both of you above. Go Jags and Go Jacksonville. OpenTable continues to show high reservations, and agreed about the roof-I've only been once and it was rainy, but the roof is awesome. Jacksonville pulled it off-the building could have been knocked down and it's something great. I'm really proud of my city.

[jaxrox]

I haven't been inside yet, (except for the lovely pictures posted) but this seems like a really good place, and I'm very enthused, and proud of my city for helping to make this place happen. Are reservations absolutely required? I was thinking about a new years eve night, or maybe a new years day brunch?

[Steve]

I haven't been inside yet, (except for the lovely pictures posted) but this seems like a really good place, and I'm very enthused, and proud of my city for helping to make this place happen. Are reservations absolutely required? I was thinking about a new years eve night, or maybe a new years day brunch?

I certainly would, unless you just want to go on the roof. When I was there a couple weeks ago I couldn't fathom getting a table without one.

[Wacca Pilatka]

Going to Cowford for the first time next Friday.  For those who have been commenting on the steaks not being cooked correctly, as I've seen several times, are they tending toward overcooking or undercooking?  Thanks!

[BridgeTroll]

Going to Cowford for the first time next Friday.  For those who have been commenting on the steaks not being cooked correctly, as I've seen several times, are they tending toward overcooking or undercooking?  Thanks!

My New York Strip was overcooked (ordered it Pittsburgh) but not enough to bother me.

I should clarify, it was nicely charred on the outside but overcooked inside.

I had to look it up as I had not heard the term before... I also prefer mine this way...

Pittsburgh rare. A Pittsburgh rare steak is one that has been heated to a very high temperature very quickly, so it is charred on the outside but still rare or raw on the inside.

[BridgeTroll]

Going to Cowford for the first time next Friday.  For those who have been commenting on the steaks not being cooked correctly, as I've seen several times, are they tending toward overcooking or undercooking?  Thanks!

My New York Strip was overcooked (ordered it Pittsburgh) but not enough to bother me.

I should clarify, it was nicely charred on the outside but overcooked inside.

I had to look it up as I had not heard the term before... I also prefer mine this way...

Pittsburgh rare. A Pittsburgh rare steak is one that has been heated to a very high temperature very quickly, so it is charred on the outside but still rare or raw on the inside.

If you use the Pittsburgh term you will sometimes get  impressed looks/comments in steakhouses. If you are shallow like me, you will appreciate that.

Will they/do they show you your steak prior to cooking?

[KenFSU]

Going to Cowford for the first time next Friday.  For those who have been commenting on the steaks not being cooked correctly, as I've seen several times, are they tending toward overcooking or undercooking?  Thanks!

My New York Strip was overcooked (ordered it Pittsburgh) but not enough to bother me.

I should clarify, it was nicely charred on the outside but overcooked inside.

I had to look it up as I had not heard the term before... I also prefer mine this way...

Pittsburgh rare. A Pittsburgh rare steak is one that has been heated to a very high temperature very quickly, so it is charred on the outside but still rare or raw on the inside.

If you use the Pittsburgh term you will sometimes get  impressed looks/comments in steakhouses. If you are shallow like me, you will appreciate that.

As a somewhat shallow gentleman myself, I appreciate the tip.

Good looking out, Matt!

I'll give you full credit in my head as I take full credit to my face