Steakhouse Wars!
Jan 24, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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Steakhouse Wars!
Lots of great steakhouses these days for fine food afficianados to enjoy!
Best steakhouses in my area are Morton's, Mastro's, and Ruth's Chris; at this point my favorite of the three is probably Mastro's, with Morton's being a close second. Ruth's Chris just doesn't quite seem to be as good as it used to be?
I saw a Delmonicos in Vegas when I was there earlier this week, does anyone know how the steaks are there?
Best steakhouses in my area are Morton's, Mastro's, and Ruth's Chris; at this point my favorite of the three is probably Mastro's, with Morton's being a close second. Ruth's Chris just doesn't quite seem to be as good as it used to be?
I saw a Delmonicos in Vegas when I was there earlier this week, does anyone know how the steaks are there?
Jan 24, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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If you guys are ever in the DC area, the Prime Rib is a great place to go.
I personally will never go back to a Morton's again, they do that show where they bring out the fresh lobster, my girl ordered one (I know, who orders lobster at a steak house) and it was without a doubt something frozen that was nuked by a microwave.
Ruth Chris' is always consistent, and Charlie Palmer is great.
The Cowboy ribeye on the RC menu is so marbled, coupled with the butter, you know its going to be a winner before it even gets to the table.
I personally will never go back to a Morton's again, they do that show where they bring out the fresh lobster, my girl ordered one (I know, who orders lobster at a steak house) and it was without a doubt something frozen that was nuked by a microwave.
Ruth Chris' is always consistent, and Charlie Palmer is great.
The Cowboy ribeye on the RC menu is so marbled, coupled with the butter, you know its going to be a winner before it even gets to the table.
Jan 25, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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I agree with Robert on Mortons in San Jose as the best local steak place, but the best I have ever had wast Bern's in Tampa (http://www.bernssteakhouse.com/) incredible wine list the size of most city phone books!
Jan 26, 2008 | 02:03 AM
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My local faves are Del Frisco's, Three Forks and Lawry's (for Prime Rib). Rick Steins, Chamberlains and Bob's Chop House are great choices as well. A new local player, The Silver Fox, with three locations is getting a lot of good press.
While I tend to prefer smaller, independent establishments or local restaurants with a limited number of locations to national chains, I really DO like the fact that you can go to nearly every major city, find a Ruth's Chris or Morton's or some other reputable chain steak house and have a solid steak meal. Sadly, Smith and Wollensky closed their doors in Dallas recently, but to be honest, their food and service were far below that which I remember from 10-20 years ago in NYC when I lived there.
While I tend to prefer smaller, independent establishments or local restaurants with a limited number of locations to national chains, I really DO like the fact that you can go to nearly every major city, find a Ruth's Chris or Morton's or some other reputable chain steak house and have a solid steak meal. Sadly, Smith and Wollensky closed their doors in Dallas recently, but to be honest, their food and service were far below that which I remember from 10-20 years ago in NYC when I lived there.
