Ever since I started watching The Food Network, I have been obsessed with watching any and all of Bobby Flay‘s shows… I am completely envious of his ability to develop unique and mouth-watering dishes and trying one of his dishes would make my dreams come true haha…
So, for my 25th birthday this year (in addition to surprising me with a candlelight dinner on the beach in Jamaica along with a birthday cake!), Bill decided to surprise me and take me to the Bobby Flay restaurant of my choice. My choices, due to location, are either Mesa Grill (in NYC, which is a 2 hr train ride, which means spending all day in NYC w/ traffic) OR Bobby Flay Steak (in Atlantic City which is a 1hr car ride with relatively little traffic). However, looking at both menus, I simply can’t decide.
So…
I NEED YOUR HELP!
I’m hoping I have some blog readers who have been to one of them OR both, who can provide me some reviews/opinions of them. If you have, please share your thoughts in the comments section so that I can make my pic relatively soon so that we can pick a day to go and make an appointment. I’m going to try to narrow it down by this time on Tuesday, so I’ll let you all know of my final decision 
Becky says:
I was in New York and had it and have been thinking about it too! I’m trying to copy the recipe tonight! I’ll let you know how it works out.
Judy says:
Does anyone have a recipe for Green Chili Cioppino??
Had it at Mesa Grill in Vegas and think about how magnificent it was every single day!
ashleyb says:
I’ve been to mesa grill! its pretty good. a lot of the stuff is fried. it is very good though. so are the margaritas
. its like a tex-mex sort of food. like new age mexican … its hard to describe! its fun!
Becca A says:
Your a lucky girl! Can I come with you guys, haha
Both menus sound tasty but I’m more partial to Mesa Grill, plus you can make a day trip out of it.
arielle says:
I actually went to Mesa Grill for my 25th birthday and it was AMAZING. I highly recommend it.
Erica says:
Ow! Tough choice….I can’t stand traffic though so I vote for Atlantic city!
VeggieGirl says:
I LOVE BOBBY FLAY!!!
Mesa Grill.
Lauren says:
I went to Mesa Grill in Vegas….Simply amazing.
fitnessista says:
what an amazing gift!!
i haven’t had the chance to go to either restaurant (i’m a bobby flay fanatic myself) but i can’t wait to hear all about it!!!
stephanie says:
BAR AMERICAIN in nyc is my fav restaurant been there 4 times-birthdays and such—
jsr says:
definitely mesa grill..i have eaten there in NYC and Vegas and had two awesome meals! the tiger shrimp tamale is one of our favorite appetizers. yum!
eatingbender says:
Aw, I wish I could help you out but I haven’t been to either – can’t wait to hear what you decide, though! What a sweetheart Bill is
Allison says:
OMG – what an AWESOME birthday present! I have not been to either, but let’s face it – I’m sure you can’t go wrong
WeightingGame says:
what a fabulous and thoughtful gift!! Have a blast!
Lindsay says:
Thanks everyone… I am not surprised at all the votes for Mesa! The menu makes my mouth water too! I will make my “final” decision tomorrow but def leaning towards Mesa
Betsy says:
mesa mesa mesa!!! it’s supposed to be sooo good! and a day in new york…come on!!! so fun
Olga says:
I totally vote for Mesa Grill in NYC…but I might be biased because I’m from NY! =] Just looking at the menu though made me crave some of that pumpkin soup. Go there, go there!
I’ll make sure to hit it up when I’m home again =]
hk says:
MESA def!!
Anne says:
Don’t forget Bar Americain, also in NYC… whichever you choose, I think a NY location is where it’s at… Bobby is a New Yorker after all, and I think it completes the Bobby Flay experience! Andddd you won’t be in traffic if you take the train! Either way, have a great time!
Chrissy says:
Hey! I’ve been to Mesa Grill in NYC and LOVED it! Everything we ordered was so good! Things I would recommend…the Pumpkin Soup (it was so good I actually found the recipe online and made it at home too!), the Blue Corn Pancake with barbecued duck, and the Green Chile Cioppino (there are really no word for how good this was). Have fun and happy birthday!