Originally Posted by Gabatta
I find that this completely varies by steak house. The best thing to do is describe to your server how you like your steak (e.g. red warm center). If it comes out cooked wrong, don't be afraid to send it back. After all, you are paying $40 or more for a piece of beef.
There are plenty of great steaks out there for a lot less than $40. Yes, I like Shula's, Ruth's Chris, and Morton's...but there is another side. For a big chain, Texas Roadhouse is actually quite good.