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mjcewl1284 Jul 13, 2011 1:30 am

Any steak, their so-called "Trump Steak" in Trump owned casinos in Atlantic City. I had one of their steaks in the now sold off Trump Marina that may have been the worst steak in almost every aspect. 2 yrs had gone by and me being naive, had a steak at the Safari located inside Trump Taj Mahal. While not quite as bad as before, incredibly subpar.

Chain wise- TGI Friday's. I think Outback is borderline, sometimes I get a good steak there, sometimes I don't.

dchristiva Jul 13, 2011 11:38 am


Originally Posted by audio-nut (Post 16626211)
Frozen "high quality" steaks? no thanks

Oh. So you've tried them all? Please name the mail-order houses you've tried, and don't start with "Omaha Steaks".

Ancien Maestro Jul 14, 2011 12:19 am

I had a surprisingly good steak sandwich at Montana's..

Was pleasently surprised..

VFF1000000 Jul 19, 2011 10:01 pm


Originally Posted by Canarsie (Post 16389561)
Inspired by the following content posted in the Where Are The Best Steakhouses In The World? thread...

...and my vote is still Gallagher’s Steakhouse in New York:Save us all some time and money as well as a mediocre to bad experience and please tell us: where are the worst steakhouses in the world to avoid, and why?

Worst: Carnevino in the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. It was the most expensive cut of beef I've ever had (over $100) and sent it back three times to be cooked properly. Plus, it was extra fatty and chewy. RIPPED OFF.

nothing spectacular: Flemings, Shula's, Capital Grill

Above average: Del Frisco (but they dont allow you to bring in outside wine) They did provide pure silver coins through the years as a momento to VIP--kinda cool

Good moderate price restaurant: Wildfire

Favorite: Mastro's Beverly Hills, great steak, service ****, plus the chocolate cake for desert is unbelievable.

Second favorite: Mortons anywhere

Worst mailorder: Omaha steaks
Best mailorder, www.stockyards.com

Most unusual (and historical): Buckhorn Exchange in Denver www.buckhorn.com

I ate at a Canadian restaurant in Dec, next door to Aux De Canadians, in Quebec. Waiters in white coats cooked a huge chunk of filet at the table and it was awesome. I dont recall the name.

VFF1000000 Jul 19, 2011 10:04 pm


Originally Posted by Amicus (Post 16597192)
My spouse worked at Ponderosa as a teenager. Oh, the stories about this chain.
Don't know why anyone could nominate it as a "steakhouse." :eek:

My vote is still for Outback as the WORST, and so it was surprising to read a recent article that Outbacks are one of the top ten chains in the country. :confused:

I worked at Ponderosa back in the 80's. We used to put steaks in the dishwasher to quick thaw them when a large group rolled in. The Super Sirloins took forever to thaw...the sirloin tips and ribeyes bring back fond memories.

Ancien Maestro Jul 19, 2011 10:08 pm


Originally Posted by VFF1000000 (Post 16760709)
I worked at Ponderosa back in the 80's. We used to put steaks in the dishwasher to quick thaw them when a large group rolled in. The Super Sirloins took forever to thaw...the sirloin tips and ribeyes bring back fond memories.

Funny.. the thawing techniques..

will have to try that one..;)

I've tried the ribeye at Ponderosa while in Orlando.. not bad.. and cheap.. I don't expect any quality.. just a steak..

N965VJ Jul 20, 2011 12:44 pm


Originally Posted by VFF1000000 (Post 16760709)
I worked at Ponderosa back in the 80's. We used to put steaks in the dishwasher to quick thaw them when a large group rolled in.

And here I thought that soapy taste was cilantro. :eek::D

Ancien Maestro Jul 20, 2011 12:44 pm


Originally Posted by N965VJ (Post 16764638)
And here I thought that soapy taste was cilantro. :eek::D

LOL!:D

mjcewl1284 Jul 23, 2011 11:06 pm


Originally Posted by VFF1000000 (Post 16760691)
Worst: Carnevino in the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. It was the most expensive cut of beef I've ever had (over $100) and sent it back three times to be cooked properly. Plus, it was extra fatty and chewy. RIPPED OFF.

I forget which restaurant I had a steak in at the Venetian Las Vegas, but I remember it was remarkably mediocre for about $75. I don't think it was Carnevino though.

dartagnan Jul 24, 2011 10:45 am


Originally Posted by mjcewl1284 (Post 16785679)
I forget which restaurant I had a steak in at the Venetian Las Vegas, but I remember it was remarkably mediocre for about $75. I don't think it was Carnevino though.

Might have been Cut, from Wolfgang Puck? I had a steak there that would not fit on this list, but my buddy had worked with the chef for several years prior at other restaurants and we were well taken care of...

Ancien Maestro Jul 24, 2011 11:01 am


Originally Posted by mjcewl1284 (Post 16785679)
I forget which restaurant I had a steak in at the Venetian Las Vegas, but I remember it was remarkably mediocre for about $75. I don't think it was Carnevino though.

Perhaps paying for the name.. and not the steak?

jaburu Jul 25, 2011 7:54 am


Originally Posted by lancebanyon (Post 16503137)
Well, I live in rural Germany so I'm guessing there isn't a company that will ship out here, but on the other hand, who knows?

Why not - there are plenty of companies shipping to Germany and the "Deutsche Post" doesn't make any difference whether they deliver to Berlin/Cologne/Hamburg or to Oettingshausen ;)
Just google for some key words (e.g. steak online bestellen) and you get lots of sites.
However, if you live in a rural place chances are good there is a local butcher which might sell meat with a really good quality, at least that’s my experience.

Ancien Maestro Jul 25, 2011 11:48 pm

Was at an all-inclusive promo tour package.. Aventura Palace by Playa del Carmen.. meal came with the package..

So basically the hotel buffet.. The Sirloin was about as freshly bland as it comes.. a steak none the less I guess..

mcditolla Jul 26, 2011 9:20 am

Worst has got to be our local Phleghmings....

Best was actually at Gallaghers in the NYNY in LV, a dry aged slice of perfection. Not as good second time we went, but still strong.

Ancien Maestro Jul 26, 2011 10:04 am


Originally Posted by mcditolla (Post 16800087)
Worst has got to be our local Phleghmings....

Best was actually at Gallaghers in the NYNY in LV, a dry aged slice of perfection. Not as good second time we went, but still strong.

Second time.. isn't always a charm it seems..

Perhaps it has something to do with us, rather than the steaks..

I had a great Filet Mignon at La Laguna yesterday Fairmont Mayakoba Riviera Maya.^


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