A restaurant that serves two-dollar beer in 10 oz. glasses and states on the menu “also available in 14 oz size at the same price per ounce” has a distinct audience in mind. The inexplicably named Rugby Beach Club Grill is clearly targeted at the value-conscious (and perhaps math-addled) consumer.

In addition to bargain drink prices, the Rugby’s menu is also easy on the wallet and conducive to casual after-work lounging, as is evidenced by the packed lounge on Fridays. The tasty, inventive appetizers (nothing above $6) would not be out of place in a tapas bar, but for twice the price. The mains (divided into proteins, vegetables and carbs) are served a la carte. (Carnivores and adherents of the Atkins diet will appreciate not paying for small mountains of potatoes.) The portions are a bit on the small side, but so are the prices. For those with big appetites (or eyes bigger than their stomachs), it’s quite possible to get carried away with the ordering, racking up a higher bill than expected (did I mention targeting the math-addled consumer?).

For those looking for a complete meal or to try ‘just a little bit of everything’, a six-course $25 prix fixe menu has just been introduced. We ordered a single prix fixe to share among three but our server informed us (for our future reference) that the menu is intended for a single guest only.

The Caesar salad was a little disappointing, on the garlicky side but otherwise unmemorable. The smoked black cod was deeply-flavorful and buttery.

The goat cheese terrine and tuna tartare were served with crispy papadums, a change from crackers or bread. The tuna tartare, made from sashimi grade tuna, was of the melt-in-your mouth variety, served with a wisp of token greenery. The terrine was the most elaborately presented course, a tower of composed of goats cheese, olives, tomatoes and other savories. It was a challenge to eat without knocking over and in the end we did just that, mixing all the ingredients so we could get proper mouthfuls of all the flavors.

The filet mignon was rare as requested, rich with gorgonzola sauce and bacon drippings.

The dessert was a small but satisfying slice of chocolate torte (although true connoisseurs might have something to say about the quality of chocolate), perfect to close out our small meal.

The total bill with the (single) prix fixe and nine golden beer came to just under $60 with tax but before tip.

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