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In Search of a Good Steak
Jul. 8th, 2015 10:48 pmI don't eat steak often, but I have been in the mood for a good steak for a couple of weeks. My favorite restaurant for steak is The Outback Steakhouse. The one that I usually go to is on Erie Boulevard in nearby Dewitt, ~but it closed suddenly last year, then disappeared and was replaced by another restaurant. I checked Google and found another Outback Steakhouse in the far northern suburb of Clay, NY. I had never been there, but got on Route 81, then Route 481. After 20 minutes I exited at Route 31 in Clay. As I waited for the light to change at the exit, a group of 3 firetrucks came screaming by. I had to pull over for 2 more as I looked for the restaurant. A short time later I saw the firetrucks in a shopping plaza, circling a building. Sure enough, it was Outback Steakhouse. I pulled into the parking lot and watched for a few minutes. The staff were all standing in the parking lot while firemen went in and out of the building. I didn't see any flames, but they had a ladder truck up onto the roof and were busy tearing apart some ductwork. It was clear that I wouldn't be having dinner there tonight!
Hungry and frustrated, I went in search of other options. Eventually I came to the Euclid Hotel, a well known and ancient establishment that had a good reputation. I had never been there before, but the word "STEAK" on the front of the building caught my eye. The building dates to 1817, nearly 200 years old. Even though it had obviously been remodeled many times, it still bore some of its original parts. I was served by an efficient and very cute waiter who was overly attentive to my needs. I ordered the Delmonico steak, with salad and fries. The steak had great flavor but had a lot more fat than I like. The price, with tax, was a modest $ 22.00. I gave the waiter a generous tip. The restaurant was definitely not a dress-up kind of place and the 40 year old laminate-top tables and steel chairs were bordering on shabby.
I enjoyed it, but I think I can do better. I am hoping that the damage to Outback Steakhouse is minor and gets repaired soon. So here is a question for all of you: Do you know of any chain restaurants that offer a good steak for a reasonable price? I would love to hear your recommendations. Thanks!
Hungry and frustrated, I went in search of other options. Eventually I came to the Euclid Hotel, a well known and ancient establishment that had a good reputation. I had never been there before, but the word "STEAK" on the front of the building caught my eye. The building dates to 1817, nearly 200 years old. Even though it had obviously been remodeled many times, it still bore some of its original parts. I was served by an efficient and very cute waiter who was overly attentive to my needs. I ordered the Delmonico steak, with salad and fries. The steak had great flavor but had a lot more fat than I like. The price, with tax, was a modest $ 22.00. I gave the waiter a generous tip. The restaurant was definitely not a dress-up kind of place and the 40 year old laminate-top tables and steel chairs were bordering on shabby.
I enjoyed it, but I think I can do better. I am hoping that the damage to Outback Steakhouse is minor and gets repaired soon. So here is a question for all of you: Do you know of any chain restaurants that offer a good steak for a reasonable price? I would love to hear your recommendations. Thanks!
