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Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
The Final Cut is a contemporary American steakhouse featuring hand selected USDA Mid-Western Prime Beef, corn-fed and naturally aged up to four weeks to insure maximum flavor and texture. Each steak is hand cut to order, seasoned with kosher salt and tri color peppercorns, then broiled at 1600 degrees to create a thin charred crust that seals in the delicious natural beef juices. All steaks are finished with a touch of butter to enhance their natural richness. In addition to serving the highest quality beef, The Final Cut Steakhouse also features American Kobe Beef, Colorado Lamb, Duroc Pork, Free-range Chicken, Wild Salmon, Cold Water Lobster, Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna and many seasonal shellfish delivered daily to our door, plus incredible side dishes and fresh baked breads. On top of all that, The Final Cut Steakhouse offers a three hundred bottle wine list that features both New and Old World wines to pique any diner's interest. Welcome and enjoy a touch of Hollywood!
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53 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 53 reviews
5 stars
(40)
4 stars
(10)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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- romantic(33)
- notable wine list(31)
- fit for foodies(28)
- good for groups(18)
- hot spot(13)
Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races Reviews List
Review 1 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
An early Mothers Day Dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I celebrated Mothers Day alone on the night before. Alaskan Halibut was a special on this night, and we knew that this kitchen delivers miracles with seafood. We added a special request for a Carpaccio appetizer which we knew would be a stunning presentation from Chef John Harder. The carpaccio was superb, served on a platter "painted" with dijon, and accompanied by parmasan cheese and roasted capers, along with a small spinach salad treated with a honey dijon dressing. A perfect presentation!! The Halibut, with a hibiscus lime sauce and "sushi" vegatables was splendid, as was the artisan pasta (goat cheese ravioli with a pine nut sauce). All of this served up by McLean, who is the best of the best among waiters."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A very well managed restaurant!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Long one of our favorite restaurants, Final Cut delivers perfectly executed innovation from the kitchen, especially when you venture into special requests that showcase the immense talents of Chef John Harder (a wonderful carpaccio on this night), and outstanding service that rivals any fine dining establishment in the DC area, always delivered perfectly for us by McLean. But a very key factor in the dining excellence that we always experience here is the subtlely delivered, but profoundly effective management of the overall operation by Manager Hristina Ninova. She continuously moves elegantly through the restaurant, ensuring total perfection, and goes out of her way to personalize every diners experience. A very rare professional."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A great place to take guests
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were joined by our daughter who was visiting. Our daughter, who is something of a "foodie", was wildly impressed by the restaurant and dining experience. My daughter and I departed from the usual steak selections and went with the scallops and the new salmon presentation. Both dishes proved that this kitchen is very versatile, and that straying from a steak selection is not the mistake it might be in other steak houses. As is usually the case here, the menu is not always the inviolate rule. The chef, John Harder, and our excellent waiter McClean made some adjustments along the way to make the dining experience, even for regulars like us, a very different and exciting experience. The dining experience here is about the details."
Dined on 4/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A wonderful experience from
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A wonderful experience from start to finish!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lobster Gravy!!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Finally tried the new salmon presentation. Excellent. Every dinner here always contains something that reminds me of the great innovation that is the hallmark of this kitchen. I had the 63 degree egg on this night and, as I wrote the last time I had it, it is a very clever and delicious presentation. We noted this night that the lobster mashed potatoes had returned to the menu. While they were always very good, the innovation this time was the "lobster gravy" that came with them. This was a very complex sauce, with spices that seemed to include tarragon. This gravy was spectacular. Not exactly sure how the lobster gravy was actually made, but I seriously need to find out. Delicious!! McLean, our waiter, was as always perfect."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 6 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Top notch service. Seafood
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Top notch service. Seafood is surprisingly good for a steak restaurant. Meat from lamb to beef cooked just right. Strange to have such a nice place at Charles Town. Don't dress up...most patrons seem to think dark denim passes for evening wear. No wonder the chef doesn't visit the tables."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 7 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Menu Changes
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Another great dinner at the Final Cut! It appears that a new menu is emerging; so far with only a few new items. The excellent asparagus bisque has been replaced with a Smoked Tomato Bisque, which is outstanding. Chef John Harder's creation is laced with basil and parmesan cream, bits of smoky meat, and Harder's subtle use of chili peppers. Perfect! Another addition is "Prime Steak and Eggs", which includes a "63 degree egg" surrounded by potato hash and bernaise, along with the perfectly prepared and sliced tenderloin. This is an appetizer that simply cannot be missed. There is also a new salmon preparation that is on my list next. As always, the dinner was presented perfect by McLean, the best waiter anywhere. Outstanding!!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 8 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our favorite restaurant.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our favorite restaurant. Great steaks and great service. We always enjoy our dinner while taking a break from the gambling scene."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service and best food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great service and best food ever!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Another Innovative Chef!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Final Cut is among our favorites. We often make special requests, which have resulted in some of the most outstanding dishes we have ever experienced. Chef Christian has served up these works of art in the past, but on this night, we imposed on Chef John, the current Chef de Cuisine. There are few chefs anywhere better or more innovative than Christian Evans, but Chef John proved that he too is among the best. Two appetizers, steak tartare masquerading as "meatloaf", laced with carefully selected oriental spices, and a beautiful carpaccio, treated with a Meyer Lemon aioli, shallots and capers, along with a perfect parmagiano tuile were stunning culinary artworks! Hats off to Chef John, and to McLean for another perfect dinner service."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This restaurant is everything
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restaurant is everything you could ask for in a dining establishment. Courteous and attentive staff and excellent cuisine. It has the perfect atmosphere for a romantic evening, birthday celebration, bachelor/bachelorette party. The menu contains something for almost every taste and is so varied that you could dine there on consecutive nights and always be able to try something different. Their extensive wine list was given the "Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2012". Final Cut is my first stop whenever I'm in town."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great restaurant, food, service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great restaurant, food, service. Very expensive, but good for a special occasion or for big spenders."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 13 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Phenomenal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A little pricey but everything was excellent. The steaks were simply amazing. The service was great. I would definitely recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Facinating Presentation
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was a very quiet Sunday night at the Final Cut, which allowed Chef Christian to honor a special request for Steak Tartare. Any special request from from this incredible chef always appears as a facinating work of art. The tartare on this night arrived as a "lunch" theme, with two separate styles of this hard to find dish. One appeared as a "salad" laced with various greens and vegetables and toast points as "croutons"; the second was presented as a sandwich, with toast points, purple lettuce and a small slice of Vermont cheddar. Bits of asparagus in a artful swipe of dijon decorated the plate further. Nobody does this better, anywhere. McLean, our ususal superb waiter was out, but Alex truly delivered a perfect service. Perfect!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
everything was wonderfull
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"everything was wonderfull i uselly go to the sky terr. which is good but the final cut is my place now great"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 16 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Strip and fillets were excellent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Strip and fillets were excellent. Prepared exactly to order. Seasoned perfectly. Great quality beef. Will definitely go back. Ambiance is perfect antidote to Casino frenzy. Very relaxing, quiet and comfortable."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2005
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 17 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Excellent service and good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent service and good food only critism is the food took a very long time to get started then between each course. By dessert I was to tired to wait 13 minutes more for the lava cake I wanted to try."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Give your review a title (optional)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Arrived after making reservations online for my wife and I, We were seated very quickly and seated in a very nice cozy booth. Waiter greeted us by name at the table and seated us. Its was also a very nice treat to have him remove our napkins from the place settings, unfold them and hand them to us. Beer and Wine list on the I pad is a nice touch but unnecessary to be honest. We ordered the porterhouse for two with sea scallop and lobster mac n cheese. Romaine salads with sundried tomato served on cold plates with a cold fork was great and croissant style flaking bread soon followed (Both very delicious). Our main course arrived in a very timely manner and tasted great other then the lobster mac, it had a overwhelming floral taste to it."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 19 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had the best experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had the best experience ever. The steak was the best we had ever had. Can't wait to go back. Thank you"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 20 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We were guests of the casino
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were guests of the casino on this night, and had made the reservations a few weeks earlier. We normally make special requests, which has resulted in many truly incredible dishes from Chef Christian. We made no requests on this night, but Chef Christian surprised us with a magnificent first course. The dish feature seared fois gras, duck breast, delicate cheese puffs, a few french fries and a fois gras "gravy". This delicious presentation was something you would expect to see at Citronelle or The Inn at Little Washington. Chef Christian's delicate handling of the fois gras was the best we have seen. This kitchen remains among the very best anywhere and, as always, the superior handling of the dinner service by McLean was flawless."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Final Cut
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Overall very good. The wine list being on an iPad was an interesting touch. Food wise, entrees were great but for an app we ordered raw oysters that were so tiny they were almost non existent. Besides that, good service and nice atmosphere."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 22 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
lousy steak
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I had a New York Strip that was not good at all. It was way too tough for a $45.00 steak. Not to mention the strands of grissle going thru it."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 23 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It was OK.....
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband and another couple dined at Final Cut for Valentines Day. We had made reservations, but still had to wait 10 minutes for our table. Our waiter was very busy, and it took us 15 mintues just to get our drinks. Prices were very high (even for Valentines Day!). At the end of our meal, our waiter asked if we would like boxes. Instead of wrapping our leftovers for us, he tossed a few plastic boxes on the table! While the "thought" of Final Cut is nice, overpriced and a bit lacking in the service department."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 24 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent service from waiter
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent service from waiter and staff. Very friendly, we enjoy our meal which was outstanding."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2013
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Review 25 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food. But we be ready
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food. But we be ready to drop $100 a head if you do drinks, wine, sides, etc."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 26 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lasker was a wonderful waiter!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Lasker was a wonderful waiter!!!"
Dined on 01/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 27 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Celebrated our 22nd Wedding
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Celebrated our 22nd Wedding anniversary and it was the BEST..."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 28 for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Final cut steak house
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our waiter was very good , attentive , knolegable and friendly
Food was great and our waiter even let me try horseradish mash potato that was delicious.
Egnor the business casual dress code cause when I called ahead I was told come as u like but look presentable so jeans and a polo shirt is fine."
Food was great and our waiter even let me try horseradish mash potato that was delicious.
Egnor the business casual dress code cause when I called ahead I was told come as u like but look presentable so jeans and a polo shirt is fine."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Final Cut - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Based on the average of (25) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate