Where Are The Worst Steakhouses In The World?
Jul 13, 2011 | 1:30 am
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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.
Chain wise- TGI Friday's. I think Outback is borderline, sometimes I get a good steak there, sometimes I don't.
Jul 13, 2011 | 11:38 am
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Jul 19, 2011 | 10:01 pm
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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?
...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?
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.
Last edited by VFF1000000; Jul 19, 2011 at 10:11 pm Reason: forgot a really unique steakhouse in Denver
Jul 19, 2011 | 10:04 pm
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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."
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.
Don't know why anyone could nominate it as a "steakhouse."
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.
Jul 19, 2011 | 10:08 pm
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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..
Jul 20, 2011 | 12:44 pm
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Jul 23, 2011 | 11:06 pm
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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.
Jul 24, 2011 | 10:45 am
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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...
Jul 24, 2011 | 11:01 am
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Jul 25, 2011 | 7:54 am
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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 thats my experience.
Jul 25, 2011 | 11:48 pm
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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..
So basically the hotel buffet.. The Sirloin was about as freshly bland as it comes.. a steak none the less I guess..
Jul 26, 2011 | 10:04 am
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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.^