Amongst the big chain Steak Houses, I think Ruth Chris and Capital grill are equally good. But they are 35 miles+ away. A prime bone-in ribeye costs about $89 ala carte. You might then add a salad and some sides and a drink.
The villages is a working class retirement community. Putting aside occasions, people mostly go to dinner where the prices are cheap. I know I do. Restaurants sell the lowest possible quality steaks, and season them so you can't taste the meat anyway. They operate with minimal staff. But they sell steaks for only $32. So we go.
Once in a while a pleasant surprise happens and the meal is great, not usually.
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