I was in the mood to go out and enjoy a nice meal with my wife. I chose a place that we have not been to before but have passed by quite often.  This is Mcormick & Schmicks located at the back entrance to South Park Mall.\n\nMy wife is not a big seafood lover as myself, but who who could pass up a nice center cut filet as shown in the photos and described on their website.  For starters, we should have passed.\n\nI started by reading the yelp reviews, as I value other fellow Yelper's opinions.  It was lacking in the latest reviews for this location, so I had to step up and bring everyone the latest review after our dining experience for better or for worse.\n\nI started by setting up the reservations online through yelp, using the open table reservation provided.  Our reservations were for 7:30 for a party of two for a Saturday evening.  We arrived 15 minutes before our reservation time and was seated promptly by the staff.\n\nWe were seated on the right side of the restaurant in a booth which had a view of the patio. When it began to rain that evening on some of the patrons on the patio, we had some entertainment watching them scramble to get underneath the umbrellas. Cruel I know, but I had a less than desirable experience.\n\nMy wife had the Filet House Center Cut Filet Mignon (6oz) 29.95 (cooked medium) with mashed potatoes and a sweet tea. I had the Wild Caught Stuffed Salmon (a daily special not listed on the main menu) a glass of water and a glass of wine.\n\nThe bread was cold, the butter was very difficult to spread on the bread as it was hard and unable to be applied properly with a knife.  The server initially forgot my glass of wine, and it was at this point my expectations were being crushed!\n\nThe food finally made it out and at first appeared to be correct.  The steak however was more like well done with the smallest sliver of pink.  The edge was crusty and had a very tough texture and had the residue of a dirty grill .  My thoughts are that it was overcooked, but for only a 6oz portion, it was just a few bites. The center was edible, but she left 3 bites for server and notified the staff of the steak.  The mashed potatoes were warm, and was the highlight of her meal.\n\nMy Stuffed Salmon was very delicate, warm, and tasty. I was content with my meal, but not a great value for the special.\n\nUpon the completion of the meal, the plates were removed, and we chose to forgo any surprises for desert and opted for the check.  It was at this time that we were presented the check and noticed that we were not charged for the sweet tea.  The server informed us that based on the amount of steak which was left on the plate, it was equal to the value of the sweet tea. ( REALLY! -  Are you F*&^* kidding me!)\n\nSo 3 bites of a 6 oz steak = a glass of tea.   Elizabeth C. says that $3.85 is a lot for a tea....... hehe.  My steak must have been priced wrong then.\n\nPlease I am not impressed with the this location and the name should be changed to McCormick & Schmucks!\n\nTruthfully and Sincerely,\nNCFoodGuy