Best steaks

[Bleudeturquoise]

Besides Legacy at Lopez - which of the two have the best steaks -
Outback or Longhorn Steakhouse

Any other recommendations

[LndLocked]

Marks Prime - downtown Ocala

[ronat1]

Besides Legacy at Lopez - which of the two have the best steaks -
Outback or Longhorn Steakhouse

Any other recommendations


Of those two choices I would go with Outback. I prefer the Harris steaks at Lopez above all else.

[Chi-Town]

Another vote for Mark's Prime Steakhouse. Then the individual chateaubriand cut from Fresh Market on my grill (remember to grill steaks on high).

[Foodielife]

Besides hot off my own grill, Longhorn has a pretty consistent rib eye for the money. Make sure you ask for it char grilled otherwise they will cook it on the flat iron which makes the steak turn out much differently in my opinion. Nancy Lopez is excellent. Marks Prime is like Ruth's Chris $.

[Philip Winkler]

Mark's Prime filet wasn't that good when we visited; no comparison to Lopez.

[alanmcdonald]

Between Outback and Longhorn it really depends on how you like your steak seasoned.

Longhorn to me is more like coming off the backyard grill and Outback has more spicy taste.

[Tonmnyputts]

I prefer Longhorn, very consistent. Any time I go to Outback, I leave asking myself, why did I come back here???

[REDCART]

Better than either LH or OB in my humble opinion are the NY Strip steaks from Publix' butcher. They're usually 1 3/4" thick and one steak can easily feed two-people. Every other week they're usually on sale for $7.99 or $8.99 a pound. Publix alternates between the Ribeye and NY Strip, which I personally prefer. 16 minutes on the Weber grill on high and they are perfectly rare. Let them sit for 5-10 minutes while you freshen your cocktail.

[onslowe]

Longhorn, either the rib eye or the filet mignon.

[duhbear]

Longhorn and definitely the rib eye!

[Chatbrat]

Go to Cuvee Bistro in Ocala--damn close to a great steak-- I can cook a better steak on my 700 degree grill than any restaurant in the villages. why go out to eat a steak its not rocket science-buy a good thick steak sear it 1 min on each side when the internal temp reaches 120 degrees, tent it in foil for 5-10 minutes & you're good to go--DUH

[pooh]

Go to Cuvee Bistro in Ocala--damn close to a great steak-- I can cook a better steak on my 700 degree grill than any restaurant in the villages. why go out to eat a steak its not rocket science-buy a good thick steak sear it 1 min on each side when the internal temp reaches 120 degrees, tent it in foil for 5-10 minutes & you're good to go--DUH

Oh, really?

Well, it is nice to have a good steak cooked at home, but there are times when we might enjoy having our dinner cooked for us and served.

Personally, I enjoy the steaks that my husband prepares at home and we both enjoy those that my son prepares.....he's a dam good chef.

[Mickedamouse24]

Stumpknocker's on Hwy 200 Ocala!!!

[tomwed]

Go to Cuvee Bistro in Ocala--damn close to a great steak-- I can cook a better steak on my 700 degree grill than any restaurant in the villages. why go out to eat a steak its not rocket science-buy a good thick steak sear it 1 min on each side when the internal temp reaches 120 degrees, tent it in foil for 5-10 minutes & you're good to go--DUH
What is the fuel on a 700 degree grill? Do they come is size "small"?

[DonH57]

I can't wait to cook up some of the steaks I bought from a guy who pulled up in a white panel van yesterday. It was the last box available. Firing up the grill.

[Erika]

We think that the Outback has gone down hill serving inferior beef. The recommendations that were made in this thread are spot on as you like to say. Lopez and Palmer are both great.

[DougB]

Longhorn's Renegade steak is my favorite.

[Foodielife]

If you are ever in the mood for a road trip and some high dollar historical steak decadence, you have to try Bern's Steak House in Tampa. Started in 1925 amazing history on this place that you can read up on at bernsteakhouse.com. They have a special "Dessert Room" there where they have many private booths that are made from old wine barrels and have private 1950's phones to call the waiter. They have the largest dessert wine, brandy,scotch,cognac,ect list that I have ever seen , all paired with wonderful desserts if you wish. You don't have to eat at the restaurant either, you can take the elevator straight up to the Dessert Room and enjoy! A must do in Florida at least once.

[hulahips]

Besides Legacy at Lopez - which of the two have the best steaks -
Outback or Longhorn Steakhouse

Any other recommendations

For the best steaks in the country, head on out to Texas!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Wait for a bit. There's a Texas Roadhouse being built on 441/27 in front of Sam's Club.

Awesome steaks and baked sweet potatoes.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

If you are ever in the mood for a road trip and some high dollar historical steak decadence, you have to try Bern's Steak House in Tampa. Started in 1925 amazing history on this place that you can read up on at bernsteakhouse.com. They have a special "Dessert Room" there where they have many private booths that are made from old wine barrels and have private 1950's phones to call the waiter. They have the largest dessert wine, brandy,scotch,cognac,ect list that I have ever seen , all paired with wonderful desserts if you wish. You don't have to eat at the restaurant either, you can take the elevator straight up to the Dessert Room and enjoy! A must do in Florida at least once.

I'm going to try it out when the interest rates come down a bit so I can take out a personal loan with a reasonable payment plan.

[Miles42]

Steak for the same price as a small herd of Cattle I'm guessing.

[Chatbrat]

Fuel on amy grill is lump charcoal. if I push it I can get it close to 800 degrees- Peter Luger's ovens are @ 800 degrees- I use a Big Green Egg--made the best turkey last Thanksgiving--smoked the turkey and wrapped it with thick bacon

[tomwed]

Fuel on amy grill is lump charcoal. if I push it I can get it close to 800 degrees- Peter Luger's ovens are @ 800 degrees- I use a Big Green Egg--made the best turkey last Thanksgiving--smoked the turkey and wrapped it with thick bacon
I've read good things about those big green eggs. They have a smaller model too. It's on my wish list.

[dbussone]

I've read good things about those big green eggs. They have a smaller model too. It's on my wish list.

Tom - they make several sizes, and the Egg's reputation is well earned. If you ever think you you might cook for more than 2, I would advise you to get the large unit. It's sufficient for a good size turkey, steaks for 6, etc.

[delima2000]

Wait for a bit. There's a Texas Roadhouse being built on 441/27 in front of Sam's Club.

Awesome steaks and baked sweet potatoes.

I'm with you. Just wait for Texas Roadhouse to arrive . Best steaks,and the rolls with the cinnamon butter are soooooooo good. The field is cleared so looks like no time it will be up and running.

[Chatbrat]

We have a medium green egg, use it for pizza's, standing rib roast, smoked pork butt, steaks, burgers,--dumped our infra red gas grill

[NYGUY]

If you are ever in the mood for a road trip and some high dollar historical steak decadence, you have to try Bern's Steak House in Tampa. Started in 1925 amazing history on this place that you can read up on at bernsteakhouse.com. They have a special "Dessert Room" there where they have many private booths that are made from old wine barrels and have private 1950's phones to call the waiter. They have the largest dessert wine, brandy,scotch,cognac,ect list that I have ever seen , all paired with wonderful desserts if you wish. You don't have to eat at the restaurant either, you can take the elevator straight up to the Dessert Room and enjoy! A must do in Florida at least once.

Have been there many times and you are absolutely right!!! It is usually high on most "Best Steaks Lists".

[Chatbrat]

Bern's is a real treat, need to get a hotel, dinner for two-with the almost the best will run close to $1500.00--this is going first class--drinking the best-getting a limo back to the hotel
well worth it

[OpusX1]

If you don't over indulge you can easily go have a great meal at Berns for $60.00 PP, $75.00 if you go to the dessert room for Bananna's Foster. That will include a drink each, steak, onion soup, house salad, and potato. Of course they do have some wines around $10,000.00 per bottle. Whatever you spend it is money well spent. Just spectacular food and service. We try to go twice a year. Make a 6:00 reservation, leave TV at 3:30 have a great meal and be home around 10:30.

[kittygilchrist]

Best steaks are in South America...free range.

[dbussone]

Best steaks are in South America...free range.

Kitty - that seems like a long way to go to run around on the Pampas and try to catch a cow on your own.

[NYGUY]

Kitty - that seems like a long way to go to run around on the Pampas and try to catch a cow on your own.

:1rotfl::1rotfl:

[TomOB]

You can get free range grass fed beef on 475 in Summerfield. It is excellent and a lot closer than South America. You don't have to catch it yourself!

[Chatbrat]

Free range beef IMHO, is a not a quality beef, not enough marveling to make good steaks--ok for burgers, brisket & thin junk steaks

[jblum315]

Everyone seems to think Ruth's Chris is the ultimate steakhouse. IMO, not. It's a chain, not much better than Longhorn or Outback but a lot more expensive. I wish I could take you to a real steakhouse in NY

[tomwed]

Ruth's Chris
Steaks run between $42 and $55 plus potatoes and sides $9 each.

Would an upscale place like that, independent or chain succeed in the villages?

Now that we have the Sharon and they are advertising heavily on Gold 99 FM [Timeless Favorites] do you think going to The villages for a big night on the town, instead of Orlando or Tampa become "a thing".

[I think it will---maybe I should start a new thread on this subject]

[PaPaLarry]

If you buy the whole tenderloin, you can get about 8 filet mignons out of it for about 80-90 bucks. (When they are on sale) I buy them at Fresh Market

[jnieman]

Longhorn, either the rib eye or the filet mignon.

The flat iron steak at Longhorn is pretty tasty too but is is way thicker than a normal flat iron steak.

[kittygilchrist]

Free range beef IMHO, is a not a quality beef, not enough marveling to make good steaks--ok for burgers, brisket & thin junk steaks


I just spent a month in Argentina...
Incredibly luscious beef...🐮

[Chatbrat]

When you go to the Outback, Longhorn, Texas Roadhouse & you wake up with a parched tongue-thank the salt & the msg

In Central NJ (Morris County), there was a steak house called Arthur's & another one called Sammy's Ye Old Cider Mill--Arthur's taste ok, Sammy's was as close to a Peter Luger steak as possible, but about 4AM, you had to drink tons of water after eating an Arthur's steak

All beef can be fairly tasty with the right marinade & aging--but for great steaks-you've got to get 28 day aged prime

[JSR22]

When you go to the Outback, Longhorn, Texas Roadhouse & you wake up with a parched tongue-thank the salt & the msg

In Central NJ (Morris County), there was a steak house called Arthur's & another one called Sammy's Ye Old Cider Mill--Arthur's taste ok, Sammy's was as close to a Peter Luger steak as possible, but about 4AM, you had to drink tons of water after eating an Arthur's steak

All beef can be fairly tasty with the right marinade & aging--but for great steaks-you've got to get 28 day aged prime

Loved Sammy's. I agree about Arthurs definitely caused dry mouth.

[NYGUY]

....I wish I could take you to a real steakhouse in NY

Which one would be your number 1. Mine would be Sparks..Great steaks and atmosphere and, if you want, you might be able to get your worst enemy rubbed out!!..:a040:

[Chatbrat]

# 1 IMHO, Peter Luger's

#2 Old Homestead--great real Kobe beef

Best desert bar ever--The Manor, in West Orange,NJ

[JSR22]

# 1 IMHO, Peter Luger's

#2 Old Homestead--great real Kobe beef

Best desert bar ever--The Manor, in West Orange,NJ

I agree with the restaurants. We were married at The Manor 41 years ago and their lobster buffet was amazing along with the desserts.

[golfing eagles]

Sparks was great---until Uncle Paulie and Tommy Bilotti paid their last visit there

[Chatbrat]

Another great lobster meal, was The Governor Morris, all the whole lobsters you could eat on a Fri. night---@ $19.95

[JSR22]

Another great lobster meal, was The Governor Morris, all the whole lobsters you could eat on a Fri. night---@ $19.95

We ate in a lot of the same restaurants!:a040:

[jblum315]

Which one would be your number 1. Mine would be Sparks..Great steaks and atmosphere and, if you want, you might be able to get your worst enemy rubbed out!!..:a040:

No. 1 Peter Luger
No. 2 The Palm

[DougB]

Everyone seems to think Ruth's Chris is the ultimate steakhouse. IMO, not. It's a chain, not much better than Longhorn or Outback but a lot more expensive. I wish I could take you to a real steakhouse in NY

Here we go with back home in NY again. Everything is better in NY than FL. NOT!

[NYGUY]

Here we go with back home in NY again. Everything is better in NY than FL. NOT!

You are absolutely right, the weather is way better in Florida!!!

[JSR22]

Here we go with back home in NY again. Everything is better in NY than FL. NOT!

Shula's Steak house in Orlando is excellent.

[Chatbrat]

There's a Shula's in Tampa- But who wants to drive thru Tampa for a meal--the same goes for Orlando.

[dbussone]

There's a Shula's in Tampa- But who wants to drive thru Tampa for a meal--the same goes for Orlando.


One of the best steak houses in the country is in Tampa. Berns. Beats many of those already mentioned.

[Ecuadog]

My brother, who used to eat regularly at Peter Luger, was impressed with Doe's Eat Place in Little Rock.

[dbussone]

My brother, who used to eat regularly at Peter Luger, was impressed with Doe's Eat Place in Little Rock.


You are quite correct about Doe's. It's been so long I had forgotten about it.

[beachx4me]

For the best steaks in the country, head on out to Texas!

I agree. I loved Joe Allen's in Abilene. You tell them how thick. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it.

[TJ_Woody]

OK, so here's one from left field, er.. left coast. O.H.'s steak house in Eureka, California has the best rib eye I ever ate. Absolutely melted in my mouth. My friend from there says that the prime rib is the best anywhere.

[EnglishJW]

Loved Sammy's. I agree about Arthurs definitely caused dry mouth.

Sammy's Steakhouse - Home (http://www.sammyscidermill.com/index.php)

[BobandMary]

I'm starving now...

[NYGUY]

Having recently been there, IMHO, the best steak you can get in The Villages is at Honest Johns.

[golf2140]

Best steaks, off my grille

[NYGUY]

Best steaks, off my grille

We'll be there tonight..:D

[Bonny]

Having recently been there, IMHO, the best steak you can get in The Villages is at Honest Johns.
I agree ! That filet is awesome !!

[simpkinp]

Papa's Filet at Hemingway's is delicious. Filet with lobster in a light sauce on top! Top quality. I also love the Filet Marchand de Vin at Lopez Legacy. Tough choice which one is better. On Thursday they serve the filet at Lopez with complementary Bananas Foster prepared tableside. Mmm. That's makes it the winner.

[jleonard]

Outback or Longhorn? I can't wait until Texas Roadhouse opens!

[aln]

BONEFISH GRILL

:mmmm:

[NYGUY]

BONEFISH GRILL

:mmmm:

I assume that is an Outback steak, since both are owned by the same company!!

[Snowshoes]

Longhorn - cowboy ribeye.

[applesoffh]

I can't wait to cook up some of the steaks I bought from a guy who pulled up in a white panel van yesterday. It was the last box available. Firing up the grill.

Funny! I remember that van when I first moved here, and fell for that line. HA HA HA

[Chazz]

Capital Grille (there's one in Orlando and Tamps). Expensive and worth it. One of the rare area restaurants that provide prime dry aged steaks.

[CatskillBill]

If you don't mind grilling your own steaks, then try Aldi's shrunk wrapped rib eye steaks. Usually $9.99 a lb. and the best Delmonico I've had in years. Just add a little Montreal steak seasoning and cook it medium rare. Great flavor and super tender.

[JoMar]

Try Johns in LSL

[jimmemac]

I'll just bet the OP was thrilled to have this hijacked by people who think that a person asking about average cost restaurants really wanted to know about high priced restaurants that he may well not be able to afford.

[Chatbrat]

Met the owner of Vics Embers & asked him what kind of steaks did you serve ,he said,"choice, the community will not pay the price of prime"

Unless you've tasted a good aged prime cut--you haven't experience a real steak

[llaran]

Try Ruby Tuesday's

[Jullie]

Prefer Longhorn over Outback.

[jnieman]

Prefer Longhorn over Outback.

So do I and I love chain restaurants too. You can always know what you will get. Not a fan of the country clubs.

[rdhdleo]

Still BEST steaks round are at Lopez Legacy 13 years here and each time perfect. Other than that at home only Weber "charcoal" grill. Just did Publix Ribeye's this weekend they were awesome with some grilled asparagus from Markets of Marion that was $1 for a HUGE bunch!

[Chatbrat]

By looking @ some of the local restaurants mentioned for the best steaks--its very obvious ,that a lot of residents here have never experience a really fine steak--Ruby Tuesday steaks are the equivalent of some truck stops, take the MSG out of Longhorn, the Outback and most chains you have shoe leather--the key to a junk steak, is when you see steak sauce of the table.

A waiter would throw you out of Peter Lugers if you asked for steak sauce.

[Ecuadog]

...

A waiter would throw you out of Peter Lugers if you asked for steak sauce.

Peter Luger makes and serves their own steak sauce, but you should put it on the sliced tomatoes & onions.

[Bonny]

I love Longhorn ! Honest John's has a wonderful steak. Their filet is the best !:icon_hungry:

[Chatbrat]

They didn't have the steak sauce when I moved out of NY in 74'--used to go there @ least once a week as well as Luchow's-- really miss GOOD food

[Bonny]

Peter Luger's not only serves steak sauce, they bottle it so you can buy it.
I doubt they are going to throw anyone out.

[Xcuse]

For the best steaks in the country, head on out to Texas!
Have to disagree... We've found the best in Kansas.

[yabbadu]

Bern's in Tampa. look on Google for info.