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1 hour ago, Landomatic said:

What’s the best steakhouse?

I'm a big fan of either Brenner's or Vic & Anthony's.  I'm kind of a traditionalist. YMMV.

What's the word on Mastros? Just ask because go to school with the owners son.

5 hours ago, Hank_Hill said:

What's the word on Mastros? Just ask because go to school with the owners son.

Its a club. Almost literally. Dim lights, loud music, cramped space.

 

Pappas, B&B, and Vic And Anthonys are the  3 best in town, imo

12 hours ago, SimonBolivar said:

Chamberlain's

My bad thought this was in the Dallas section

5 hours ago, SimonBolivar said:

My bad thought this was in the Dallas section

I just went with it guessing they'd opened a new location.  Chamberlain's is a solid North Dallas choice!

  • 1 month later...

Just moved here and if Vic and Anthony’s is in the top 3, from 2 to 3 better be a big drop.  That wasn’t any better than a Ruth’s Chris. 

 

  • 4 weeks later...

We went to Pappa's downtown before Christmas and it was top notch.

Service, food and wine were all excellent.  It wasn't cheap, but I didn't leave feeling like I had been violated (from a value stand point) as is the case at Ruth's Chris or Flemings.

They have two Master sommeliers on staff in their group and that means a shit ton of advanced sommeliers working there.

  • 11 months later...

Needs an update here.  Pappas is always killer.  Del Frisco's is $ as is Steak 48!

  • 3 months later...
  • 8 months later...

A truly “best meal” night at Vic & Anthony’s tonight. 
 

Champagne, oysters, and caviar, followed by a Bourgogne and Wagyu steaks. 
 

Blantons to finish. 
 

Damn good night. 

I will say that the Pappas Bros downtown has always been a fantastic experience. From service to ambiance to food to wine, just top notch. Be prepared to pay though.

17 hours ago, Jimbaround said:


I miss going to Astros games...

Womp, Womp !

  • 1 month later...
  • 2 months later...

Taste of Texas isn't the best in town but my steak lunch go to.  

I'm planning a post Rodeo feast this weekend at Goode Co Seafood. The wife gets grilled oysters and seafood, I get crawfish and steak. We both get Damn Goode Margaritas. Best of both worlds. 

Edited by billfromlaketravis

On 3/21/2021 at 10:24 AM, RollLeft said:

Taste of Texas isn't the best in town but my steak lunch go to.  

 

i agree 100%. the service is damn near the best and easy place to talk with people during lunch. over the past 20 years, ive easily had 150+ lunches there 

  • 2 weeks later...

When looking for a quiet and or intimate steak dinner I opt for Brenner's off the Katy Fwy.  About 10 tables in the main dining area.  Good place to take the parentals.    

Edited by RollLeft

Best filet mignon in the city? I'm trying to eat leaner steaks. 

Ask your wife, mother or sister.
On 4/5/2021 at 10:38 AM, billfromlaketravis said:

Best filet mignon in the city? I'm trying to eat leaner steaks. 

 

the filet at vic and anthony's was excellent tonight. avoid the potatoes au gratin if you're trying to eat leaner 

  • 4 months later...

Locked and loaded for Vic & Anthony’s tomorrow. 
 

Somebody else is paying, so I’ll order the most expensive steak on the menu. What sides should I be on the look out for? 

  • 1 year later...

My dad had a gift card for Perry’s, and it was avg at best 

bread - very good 

French onion soup - avg to below avg. the cheese on top wasn’t correct 

salad - horrible. It wasn’t a wedge and it was drowning. The bacon looked like pre cooked 

steaks - meh


I’ll go back for their Friday lunch, but never for dinner. 

Edited by tx 3 putt

On 9/10/2022 at 1:33 AM, tx 3 putt said:

My dad had a gift card for Perry’s, and it was avg at best 

bread - very good 

French onion soup - avg to below avg. the cheese on top wasn’t correct 

salad - horrible. It wasn’t a wedge and it was drowning. The bacon looked like pre cooked 

steaks - meh


I’ll go back for their Friday lunch, but never for dinner. 

I always order the bleu cheese dressing on the side. As a rule, 99% of steakhouses drown their wedge salads in dressing. 
 

I don’t think I’ve ordered a steak at Perry’s. Appetizers, a steak salad or two, but always always the Friday pork chop. 
 

I have a thing at The Palm downtown on Thursday. I haven’t been to the new location yet. I’m not sure if somebody else is paying. If it’s light appetizers or some shit like that, I’ll bounce after an hour. 

Edited by billfromlaketravis

Big-time steak places are so boring. 

Make a meal out of the appetizer/salad page.  Foie gras, steak tartare, shrimp, oysters, caesar salad with lots of anchovies. Maybe a great dessert or two? 

Errybody on Surly knows how to cook a great Big-time steak on their own.

YMMV.

I agree 100%, but Perry’s couldn’t even execute that correctly 

I've always thought Perry's tastes like they're getting their food out of a Sysco bag and just heating it up.

2 hours ago, royiv said:

I've always thought Perry's tastes like they're getting their food out of a Sysco bag and just heating it up.

 

felt that way. 

6 hours ago, royiv said:

I've always thought Perry's tastes like they're getting their food out of a Sysco bag and just heating it up.

A relative was a salesman for Sysco. Yep, they are always looking for ways to reduce prep time and kitchen staff, so they came up with some pretty goofy experimental products. I honestly wouldn’t put anything past them.

 

Steak tartare at The Palm was excellent. They make a mean whiskey sour as well. 

The lollipop lamb chops were the most over salted piece of meat I’ve tasted.

I don’t love the location by the House of Blues, but it’s pretty nice inside. 

  • 1 month later...

I sat through some bullshit for a free lunch at Morton’s Downtown this week. 

Filet mignon was on point. Good crust, well seasoned, and tender. Excellent mashed potatoes as well. But for some reason they use frozen green beans. I mean $42 a plate and frozen vegetables. What in the actual f***? 
 

I wasn’t a fan of the key lime pie either. Solid cup of coffee. 
 

The restaurant was packed, they seem to be doing pretty good business. 

  • 4 months later...
On 9/10/2022 at 1:33 AM, tx 3 putt said:

My dad had a gift card for Perry’s, and it was avg at best 

bread - very good 

French onion soup - avg to below avg. the cheese on top wasn’t correct 

salad - horrible. It wasn’t a wedge and it was drowning. The bacon looked like pre cooked 

steaks - meh


I’ll go back for their Friday lunch, but never for dinner. 

 

got talked into going to perry's baybrook (big smile and bigger butt hooked me). texas roadhouse servces a better steak and salad for sure

  • 1 year later...

Went to Georgia James for our anniversary.  It's was excellent, but I just have a hard time eating a deliciously expensive cut of steak that I can rival at home on my cast iron with a reverse sear.  The ambeance, drinks, appetizers, and of course the occasion made it worth it though.  Definitely a special occasion place unless you are Surly 1%.

1 hour ago, MadTrapper said:

Went to Georgia James for our anniversary.  It's was excellent, but I just have a hard time eating a deliciously expensive cut of steak that I can rival at home on my cast iron with a reverse sear.  The ambeance, drinks, appetizers, and of course the occasion made it worth it though.  Definitely a special occasion place unless you are Surly 1%.

I just can’t get behind the new location. Old one was so much better. The new one looks like the all day dining venue at a generic Westin hotel. I find it to be a soulless space. I ate at the original location dozens of times. I’ve darkened the door of the new space twice and I live less than a mile away. 

On 7/4/2024 at 5:12 PM, royiv said:

I just can’t get behind the new location. Old one was so much better. The new one looks like the all day dining venue at a generic Westin hotel. I find it to be a soulless space. I ate at the original location dozens of times. I’ve darkened the door of the new space twice and I live less than a mile away. 

I mostly agree with you, but it’s tough to find dry aged steaks for sale outside of restaurants now. And if you find them, you’re breaking even. Might as well let B&B cook it for you.
 

HEB, Whole Foods, and Central Market(?) killed off their dry aged steaks at the butcher’s counter after Covid. Prior to 2020, Whole Foods sold a 30 or 45 day dry aged ribeye for under $25 a pound. What a glorious time to be alive. I didn’t have a grill at my old place in the Heights, but I could make a great steak with a cast iron pan on the stove. 
 

  • 2 months later...

I fully expect to get flamed, but the bone in ribeye at Saltgrass slams and goes. 
 

At $46, it’s half the price of the high end places. 
 

If you’re too ashamed to be spotted at at a Landry’s reataurant, their delivery fee is only $4.99.

22 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I fully expect to get flamed, but the bone in ribeye at Saltgrass slams and goes. 
 

At $46, it’s half the price of the high end places. 
 

If you’re too ashamed to be spotted at at a Landry’s reataurant, their delivery fee is only $4.99.

 

ive eaten at saltgrass baytown and port arthur many many many times, zero issues and it’s always been very good 

Edited by tx 3 putt

  • 5 weeks later...
I fully expect to get flamed, but the bone in ribeye at Saltgrass slams and goes. 
 
At $46, it’s half the price of the high end places. 
 
If you’re too ashamed to be spotted at at a Landry’s reataurant, their delivery fee is only $4.99.

I’ve been taking my son and the chicken tenders he gets are surprisingly excellent. I would love to hate in that place but I just can’t.

Longhorn Steakhouse has really good, large lamb chops during Easter, and they make a fairly good cheap lunch steak, but I’d stay away from the high ticket items. 

30 minutes ago, Jimbaround said:


I’ve been taking my son and the chicken tenders he gets are surprisingly excellent. I would love to hate in that place but I just can’t.

The Memorial and 59 locations are very solid. Shepherd is more of a bar. 
 

I worked over by the one in Memorial for years. They used to serve a bowl of steak soup for like $10 and a tall Shiner Bock for $2-3. Good times. Top 5 soup for me. They made it from scratch with steak trimmings. I wish they’d bring it back. 

Edited by billfromlaketravis

  • 1 year later...

Stayed at the Four Seasons downtown and wanted a steak. Pappas Bros was closed on Sunday and Morton's on Fannin/Walker area is a place I belly up to when I'm alone, but was having a colleague with me. I remembered Vic & Anthony's is a sloooowww dinner, like it took 3-3.5 hours the last time I was there with one other dude and it was just basic steak and sides...so I set the context to say this:

Decided to stay in house and eat at Toro Toro (https://www.fourseasons.com/houston/dining/restaurants/toro-toro/) and it was CHEEKS, my dudes. Was really disappointed with the service and the crowd, felt more like a Waffle House crowd after midnight (and maybe that is just a reflection of downtown Houston). Got the bone in bison and it was pretty mediocre. The sushi was actually really good though.

 

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