Guidelive categorizes Perry’s as a four-star restaurant, which automatically predisposes diners to reject the idea of even stepping into the restaurant for the fear of losing their wallets in the cavernous space of the malicious economic giant. (That was a mouthful.) I don’t want to mislead anyone into thinking a small price won’t have to be paid. But for intricate service, overwhelmingly hearty servings,  and a bill that is pleasantly surprising, I can’t complain.

I wasn’t too impressed with the stuffiness exuding from the classically decorated walls. It was glaringly obvious Perry’s isn’t the t-shirts, jeans and cowboy boots kind of place. Well, maybe if they’re Hugo Boss boots. And having been to a few of these upscale restaurants before, I expected minuscule portions made for Polly Pocket (the old school one whose house fits in the palm of your hand, not the pop-cartoon rendition Mattel’s selling today). It’d take at least a three-course meal to get me even remotely full. I decided to order Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes to start and the Tempura Lobster for my main course. My company had Calamari with Sweet Thai Sauce and the Prime Cowboy Ribeye.

Boy, oh boy! Does Perry surprise. The portions were… the only word to really describe it here… ginormous! I was pretty much done after the crab cakes – two disks of chewy crab meat, each the size of a regulation coaster. The grain mustard rémoulade was the perfect companion to balance the cakes. It was truly an explosion of flavor in every bite. The lobster had to have been at least a two-pounder. The thickness intimidated me a little, but I still dove in. It was a little bland for my taste, but the tarragon béarnaise sauce complimented it nicely. The calamari was perfectly crispy. I wasn’t a big fan of the sauce, but if you like a little sweetness in your meal, it would definitely hit the spot. The steak, at a whopping 23 oz, was a delight. Cooked just right, the meat was pleasurably tender and juicy. You may request any of their specialty sauces if A1 is getting a little boring for you.

The presentation was truly awe-inspiring. The bill came out to be $109; but with portions that big, I’m wondering if the profit margin is even that high. Well done, Perry’s. (Pun intended.)