medium-rare, ask for the chimichurri or peppercorn sauce — fries should be thin and crispy

ask if it's house-made and warm, vanilla ice cream is the right pairing

ask for extra dressing on the side, house croutons should be fresh and crispy

good test of the bar program — if the house cocktail is bland, stick to wine

griddled crispy edges and juicy middle — ask for medium-rare, fries non-negotiable