Review

[jerseyvillager]

Just had a special evening out. Rather than drive to Ocala for a quality restaurant we decided to try The Chop House. Overall the meal was good but, unfortunately, I selected the 12 oz. N.Y. Strip steak. Mt fault, I should have asked the price (not shown on the menu) but the 9 oz. Filet Mignon was around $25, how much could a 12 oz. N.Y. Strip cost? Well, under the label of Halpen's'
(who ever they are) the strip cost $54.00. Wasn't any better than the strip I buy at Publix's. The last guy didn't make it with $20. burgers I hope they can make it with $54. steaks. Ruth's Chris it's not.

[dewilson58]

I have not been there yet.

Do you think the "ok" steak issue was the meat or the prep??

They might be testing "market pricing limits" at $54.

Thanx

[B-flat]

OUCH!! I’m sure it’s not Capital Grille quality either. Thanks for the heads up we are having guests in town this Sunday, one of them mentioned the Chop House. Looks like we’ll find another restaurant.

[JSR22]

I have eaten at Chop House at least a dozen times and the food and service have been excellent. My husband the prime strip and he thought it was good as Capital Grille. It is listed under a section featuring prime meat. He asked the price before ordering.

[retiredguy123]

I think they should put the prices on the menu. It's kinda like some breakfast places that don't have the coffee and other beverage prices on the menu. It's deceptive.

[JSR22]

The prime comes from a ranch in the Midwest and is market priced. There are 3 items separated on the menu and it states MKT for the price. Every other item on the menu has a price.

[Chatbrat]

Tried it once their drink policy , caused us to walk out $12.65 for a really short pour--Fred 's other places give full pour of the same vodka for $10.00

[bagboy]

OUCH!! I’m sure it’s not Capital Grille quality either. Thanks for the heads up we are having guests in town this Sunday, one of them mentioned the Chop House. Looks like we’ll find another restaurant.

See post #4

[billethkid]

It is made obvious the "special" beef is a different and higher price. Set those aside all other pricing on the menu is reasonable.

Yes they do a jigger pour which is pretty stingy. A jigger of cognac barely covers the bottom of the glass!!! Ten and twelve dollars for a sip or two...No Thanks.

Drinks issue aside, they are on a par and perhaps a cut above many of the CC in TV.

[JSR22]

I only drink wine and the wine pours are fine. Forgot to mention the desserts are excellent.

[Chatbrat]

If we ever go back it will be wine for us, too

[JSR22]

If we ever go back it will be wine for us, too

The food and service are great. They have good wine.

[Chatbrat]

Their steaks really don't impress me, I buy prime steaks, a lot bigger than they offer-I can crank my grill to 1000 degrees for a good seal and roast them after that with butter on top--cooking steaks is not rocket science-- we go out to eat for what we don't cook @ home--Admiral doesn't like fish but I love fish

[Skip]

How much could a 12 oz. N.Y. Strip cost? Well, under the label of Halpen's
(who ever they are) the strip cost $54.00.

You fell right into their trap. Not publishing some of their prices is a rip-off. Don't patronize places that don't show prices. "Market Price" is a gimmick. It sometimes translates to "Over Priced". The price of beef does not change every day.

To make you feel even worse, a 14 (not 12) oz. NY Strip Steak at Capital Grille, goes for $30 with a side dish. (That's 44% less, for 17% more.)

We should all complain about this bad practice of "surprise billing".

Skip

[Aloha1]

A USDA Prime NY Strip goes for $9.99 - $11.99/lb at COSTCO. Like Chat, I prefer to grill my own. Now if I could only find some morel mushrooms down here for my Morel sauce....

[dewilson58]

You fell right into their trap. Not publishing some of their prices is a rip-off. Don't patronize places that don't show prices. "Market Price" is a gimmick. It sometimes translates to "Over Priced". The price of beef does not change every day.

To make you feel even worse, a 14 (not 12) oz. NY Strip Steak at Capital Grille, goes for $30 with a side dish. (That's 44% less, for 17% more.)

We should all complain about this bad practice of "surprise billing".

Skip




Or

Ask for the price B/4 ordering.

[Henryk]

A USDA Prime NY Strip goes for $9.99 - $11.99/lb at COSTCO. Like Chat, I prefer to grill my own. Now if I could only find some morel mushrooms down here for my Morel sauce....

Just stop it! You’re making my mouth water!

[valuemkt]

Finally got there last weekend. Liked the decor.. service was good. Wine by the glass unremarkable, but pricey for the Villages. I typically judge a steakhouse by the quality of their Bone-In Ribeye, which is not on the menu. So I opted for the $50 dollar Delmonico, which they equate to a boneless rib-eye. I would not order that again - it appeared to be pan fried, as it had no grill like char on the outside. Frankly, I like a good marbled steak, but this was as fatty as a prime rib. I'm not a good cook, but my grilled steaks bought from Publix are way better. Some mentioned Capital Grill, which I used to frequent when I lived in Atlanta. Atlanta also has a Del Frisco's and recently opened a Double Eagle after we moved. Unfortunately, they are not in that league. If one wants to stay in the bubble, it is certainly upscale. I am certainly a proponent of small businesses, and realize restaurants often have a short shelf life. I hope they succeed .. We'll probably go back for a lunch, or try some other less expensive items on menu and compare with Lopez and Havana ..

[Villageswimmer]

A USDA Prime NY Strip goes for $9.99 - $11.99/lb at COSTCO. Like Chat, I prefer to grill my own. Now if I could only find some morel mushrooms down here for my Morel sauce....

I think you can at the Brownwood Farmers Market. There is a lovely Vietnamese woman who carries several varieties of mushrooms along with other difficult-to-find food items. She’s there every Saturday morning in one of the larger stands on the outside perimeter.

[Ben Franklin]

Yikes! I'd take the filet over a strip steak any day. Now, if I could only get a reservation that's well after 4 PM, or before 8 PM, I'd comment on the quality.

[Chatbrat]

I got a gut feeling , the owner is taking a back seat to a college grad of a restaurant mgt school--by having bar staff use jiggers is a pure indicator of trying to squeeze the $$--IMHO-- this squeeze will backfire- once shame on you, twice shame on me

we were frequent flyers @ Peter Lugers-people check out Peter Lugers--this place isn't in the same county

[justjim]

You fell right into their trap. Not publishing some of their prices is a rip-off. Don't patronize places that don't show prices. "Market Price" is a gimmick. It sometimes translates to "Over Priced". The price of beef does not change every day.

To make you feel even worse, a 14 (not 12) oz. NY Strip Steak at Capital Grille, goes for $30 with a side dish. (That's 44% less, for 17% more.)

We should all complain about this bad practice of "surprise billing".

Skip

When a menu says “market price”, you can always ask the Server what is the current market price for that item. Market Price can change quite often so that is the reason they don’t have a price by that particular item.

[Chatbrat]

Halpern is a major purveyor--if you look @ their website-you will notice the name Shulars-- their prices are contracted-beef doesn't fluctuate that much to generate"the market price" connective remark--its another scheme to make $$$

Lobster & fish is market driven

[600th Photo Sq]

Finally got there last weekend. Liked the decor.. service was good. Wine by the glass unremarkable, but pricey for the Villages. I typically judge a steakhouse by the quality of their Bone-In Ribeye, which is not on the menu. So I opted for the $50 dollar Delmonico, which they equate to a boneless rib-eye. I would not order that again - it appeared to be pan fried, as it had no grill like char on the outside. Frankly, I like a good marbled steak, but this was as fatty as a prime rib. I'm not a good cook, but my grilled steaks bought from Publix are way better. Some mentioned Capital Grill, which I used to frequent when I lived in Atlanta. Atlanta also has a Del Frisco's and recently opened a Double Eagle after we moved. Unfortunately, they are not in that league. If one wants to stay in the bubble, it is certainly upscale. I am certainly a proponent of small businesses, and realize restaurants often have a short shelf life. I hope they succeed .. We'll probably go back for a lunch, or try some other less expensive items on menu and compare with Lopez and Havana ..

Actually ( Lopez ) is " Legacy " that said, Havana, and Legacy are way better than most here in " The Villages " .

The owners also own Red Sauce and Glenview.

[OpusX1]

A USDA Prime NY Strip goes for $9.99 - $11.99/lb at COSTCO. Like Chat, I prefer to grill my own. Now if I could only find some morel mushrooms down here for my Morel sauce....

Buy morels online.
Forest Glory Dried Morel Mushrooms, Largest Site on Facebook (https://www.forestglory.com/)

[kcrazorbackfan]

Well, from the looks of it, some of you have finally found the place for "fine dining".

$54 for a piece of meat that I can buy and cook to my satisfaction for a lot less? Not in this lifetime...……...

[Bay Kid]

well, from the looks of it, some of you have finally found the place for "fine dining".

$54 for a piece of meat that i can buy and cook to my satisfaction for a lot less? Not in this lifetime...……...

ouch!!!!

[retiredguy123]

FYI, you can buy two, 12 ounce, dry aged, USDA Prime strip steaks online for $55 each, from Allen Brothers. Then, you have to cook it. I don't know how Allen Brothers compares with Halperns, but their price seems to be in line with the Chop House price. Apparently, Halperns doesn't sell to retail customers. But, I still think the Chop House should show the price on the menu.

[Skip]

Actually ( Lopez ) is " Legacy " that said, Havana, and Legacy are way better than most here in " The Villages " .

The owners also own Red Sauce and Glenview.

Red Sauce and Glenview are different owners than Legacy and Havana. May have the same last name because they are related, but entirely different management and direction. They don't interfere with each other.

Skip

[Skip]

Halpern is a major purveyor--if you look @ their website-you will notice the name Shulars-- their prices are contracted-beef doesn't fluctuate that much to generate"the market price" connective remark--its another scheme to make $$$

Lobster & fish is market driven

Exactly my point. Beef is stable, fish is seasonal.

Skip

[600th Photo Sq]

Red Sauce and Glenview are different owners than Legacy and Havana. May have the same last name because they are related, but entirely different management and direction. They don't interfere with each other.

Skip

OK I stand corrected anyhoo Red Sauce " Terrific " as well, Glenview I have not tried however been reading some recent comments, so far so good.

Meanwhile " Cane Garden " they will skate by soon with the return of the " Seasonals " that will likely Rescue them, otherwise Bon Voyage. :boom:

[Villageswimmer]

I met a friend there for lunch today. I had salad nichoise, she had iceberg wedge salad. We both loved the food and service. Looking forward to going there again..

[Gpsma]

I have not been there yet.

Do you think the "ok" steak issue was the meat or the prep??

They might be testing "market pricing limits" at $54.

Thanx



I haven’t been there either. Hope to go soon. I

Think its so helpful of you to type in big fonts so we all can see.

[Aloha1]

I think you can at the Brownwood Farmers Market. There is a lovely Vietnamese woman who carries several varieties of mushrooms along with other difficult-to-find food items. She’s there every Saturday morning in one of the larger stands on the outside perimeter.

I'll look out for her next time! Thanks

[Aloha1]

Buy morels online.
Forest Glory Dried Morel Mushrooms, Largest Site on Facebook (https://www.forestglory.com/)

Many thanks for the heads up!

[mermaids]

Thanks, I'll cross it off my to do list

[JSR22]

Thanks, I'll cross it off my to do list

The food and service are excellent at Chop House. There are only 3 items that are marked MP. The rest of the menu has prices for every item. The prices are reasonable for the quality. Give them a try.

[Chi-Town]

Ate at the Chop House and overall it was pretty good. Four of us had the filet mignon, three 9 oz and one 5 oz. All had the baked potato and bearnaise sauce.

Positives:
The steaks were cooked to a perfect medium rare as ordered.
Service was good.
Baked potato was excellent as was the bearnaise sauce.

Not so positives:
The 9 oz.steaks were really nice cuts, the 5 oz. steak was a remnant.
Noise level was way too high.
Server couldnt understand that ground pepper would be nice to have on a Caesar salad.


So overall it is not the classic chophouse that I had hoped for, but I will be back. Probably on the outside patio where my expectations will be less.

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