Getting to the meat of the matter, Brandy’s on Main is where I go in Hendersonville for consistently excellent steaks. Really, everything I’ve had has been good, but I’m a “Filet Mignon girl”. My go-to is their Michael Jordan. It’s a plate of happiness portioned to my preferred size: filet mignon medallions grilled and topped with lump blue crab blended with fontina, cream, and served over rice pilaf with asparagus and bearnaise sauce.
I’d been recently and had the Michael Jordon. In my mind, you really can’t have filet mignon too often, but this time, Bill ordered it and I gave Brandy’s “From the Sea” option, The Simone a try. Take jumbo shrimp stuffed with blue crab blended with fontina, cream, shallots & sherry. Roast until browned, and serve it over rice pilaf with hollandaise sauce on a plate seemingly designed with this dish in mind.
It’s not an understatement to say Brandy’s complimentary Bread Service is absolutely delicious. Crusty and seasoned impeccably.
Ambiance is warm, cozy and comfortable: dark-ish, walls covered in art, a pianist at the grand piano, and placed here and there, interesting objects like Bruce Jenner’s training shoes from the 1976 Olympics where he won a Gold Medal in the Decathlon.
Service was excellently handled by the team, especially given that they’re currently short-staffed. It was friendly, all hands on deck without seaming rushed or frustrated. Courses may have arrived slightly slower than normal, but that gave us time to really enjoy the experience.
Note: Brandy’s on Main is one of the few remaining restaurants that doesn’t charge for credit card use.
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One of our favorite places. Thanks for giving them a shout out.
Brand’s on Main is truly fine dining (despite seeing the fellow wearing a “hoodie”and ball cap in the photo)