Steak

[BobnBev]

Who's got the best steak in the Villages, or surrounding area?

[davem4616]

if you want to travel to Ocala Mark's Steakhouse can't be beat

[Babubhat]

Get prime steak from sams. Easy to cook and better than anything in a restaurant

[Stu from NYC]

Wish our oven broiler would get hotter. Cannot get steak they way I would like it.

Marks prime is excellent.

[dewilson58]

if you want to travel to Ocala Mark's Steakhouse can't be beat

:bigbow:

[JSR22]

Who's got the best steak in the Villages, or surrounding area?

In TV Chop House prime aged Delmonico is excellent.
Outside of TV Stirrups at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala.

[Garywt]

I need to try Marks at some point. Closer to home, probably Texas Roadhouse but you need your car.

[dewilson58]

Try Oscar Penn for fun.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Texas Roadhouse

[valuemkt]

Best in the Villages ? Prima - way better than ChopHouse. BUT, it pales in comparison to surrounding area, which is subject to your mileage tolerance. Amazingly, I agree that, comparatively, Texas Roadhouse puts out some decent steak.

BUT, again, Mark's Steakhouse Ocala, Flemings in Orlando, Charlies in Tampa put the above to shame. You will pay for it, but you (normally) get what you pay for in more major markets that don't have captive consumers

[Ecuadog]

Try Oscar Penn for fun.

It has been a while, but if the steaks are as good as the seafood, yeah, go for it.

[midiwiz]

Who's got the best steak in the Villages, or surrounding area?

it depends on how you want to approach that subject. Best Steak as in steakhouse as like Bern's in Tampa or just the best steak possible with what we have to work with LOL

If you are looking for steakhouse quailty, you be driving. Bern's in Tampa is probably the best in the state however you'll need reservations and getting one is not always easy. Go to Orlando and you can do what I call "meat salad" aka Fogo de Chou or there are several steakhouses between Disney and I Drive Ocala was already mentioned by another poster.

As for here.... LMAO well Chop house isn't all that much better than Outback, roadhouse, etc. They just dress it up to look nice otherwise it's the same as the rest. So I'm at a loss on that one I have yet to find anything better locally.

As a side note my qualifications are - 1) Quality of the Old Fashioned (includes Bourbon Selection) 2) Meat selection 3) Meat quality grade (most local serve select or choice even though they claim it's prime) 4) experience (service)

[DaleDivine]

it depends on how you want to approach that subject. Best Steak as in steakhouse as like Bern's in Tampa or just the best steak possible with what we have to work with LOL

If you are looking for steakhouse quailty, you be driving. Bern's in Tampa is probably the best in the state however you'll need reservations and getting one is not always easy. Go to Orlando and you can do what I call "meat salad" aka Fogo de Chou or there are several steakhouses between Disney and I Drive Ocala was already mentioned by another poster.

As for here.... LMAO well Chop house isn't all that much better than Outback, roadhouse, etc. They just dress it up to look nice otherwise it's the same as the rest. So I'm at a loss on that one I have yet to find anything better locally.

As a side note my qualifications are - 1) Quality of the Old Fashioned (includes Bourbon Selection) 2) Meat selection 3) Meat quality grade (most local serve select or choice even though they claim it's prime) 4) experience (service)

Bern's is the best. Reservations are hard to get, months in advance. And they have a dress code as well. It's worth the trip to visit their wine cellar. Largest wine collection in the world.
:bigbow::clap2::welcome:

[DaleDivine]

Wish our oven broiler would get hotter. Cannot get steak they way I would like it.

Marks prime is excellent.

Get my steaks from Sam's. I have a turkey fryer grill that I put a cast iron skillet on. Gets reallllly hot. I can sear a steak to perfection on it. Little burnt on outside and rare to medium rare on the inside. Perfect Pittsburgh style.
Outback is the only steakhouse that we have found that can make good Pittsburgh style steaks...
:bigbow::bigbow:

[Luggage]

And if you grill or make your own steaks there are several mail-order places that deliver true Prime Steak but after 4 heart attacks it's a rare time for me to have any real meat

[ogutierrez29@icloud.com]

Who's got the best steak in the Villages, or surrounding area?
I like Morton’s Steakhouse in Orlando

[thevillages2013]

Who's got the best steak in the Villages, or surrounding area?
Sam’s. Can’t beat their meat ,umm ,department. Yeah that’s the ticket

[skippy05]

Buy: A Ninja Foodi Indoor 5 in 1 Grill. Buy 2 Quality Steaks. From the refrigerator, place on the counter, well-salted and peppered under cling wrap for 1 hour. The 2nd Hour, with (some, but not too much)Teriyaki, sauced both sides. Using its Grill insert, preheat it to grill mode 2. Place in preheated Ninja for 15 minutes time setting, however, open the lid and flip once every 3 minutes (closing lid in between). Don't use the full 15 minutes, but continue to flip every 3 minutes and check and stop when they are at your liking. This tastes a million times better than any restaurant in the state of Florida and after cooling down the entire interior of the grill can be rinsed in the sink and then totally dishwasher safe. Yes, there isn't a wood smoke flavor in this process, but still, some of the best steaks you can possibly make at home are EASY. And this comes from someone who owned and used a Big Green Egg Grill for many years. The greatness vs the simplicity of effort and ease of convenience and cleaning can not be beaten. Be sure to follow my instructions exactly for perfect results. As a side note: This same unit, used as in the air fryer mode is off the chain results on home fries and so many other things. However, be advised, this unit is rather heavy to move in and out of the cabinet. Don't let that deter you from buying one.

[MDLNB]

I quit getting steaks at restaurants since I have been able to cook a steak to perfection at home. I use a cast iron frying pan with a bit of avocado oil and a bit of butter. Turn the heat all the way up to sear both sides and then turn it down to medium until I get the steak at the right internal temp. If I think the steak might not be a tender as some of the more expensive cuts, I first coat the steak with course sea salt and let it sit for a few hours. Not much seasoning necessary to make a good tasting steak, depending on the cut. Ribeye is my choice cut, but I can make a decent pan fried steak from almost anything.

Otherwise, if I really want to eat a steak out I go to a steak house. I have had some adequate tasting steaks, but nothing to make me recommend to family or friends.

[mkjelenbaas]

Our home does!

[Blackbird45]

If you're looking for a decent and reasonable price steak the Texas Road House is ideal, but if you also want a comfortable atmosphere I would keep looking. If you like to cook, I order online from Porter and York, expensive but they deliver the most tender steaks I've ever had and they also have videos online showing you the best way to cook them.

[Juliebythesea]

I’ve been to Berne many times. It’s incredible and never had a problem getting a reservation even on the same day

[jarodrig]

Based on my recent visit to The Chop House and ordering a Delmonico steak , The Chop House would be the LAST place I would recommend to find a decent steak !

[Bill1701]

Who's got the best steak in the Villages, or surrounding area?

Publix.

[ANT33]

Who's got the best steak in the Villages, or surrounding area?

Cody’s brownwood. Surprisingly good, best thing they make.

[Catalina36]

Long Horn Steak House
Reasonable, Always the Best Steak
I recommend the Outlaw Ribeye 👍

[Chi-Town]

BUT, again, Mark's Steakhouse Ocala, Flemings in Orlando, Charlies in Tampa put the above to shame. You will pay for it, but you (normally) get what you pay for in more major markets that don't have captive consumers

Agree totally with those three.

[Heytubes]

Mark’s Prime in Ocala, Flemnings in Orlando and Chop House here.

[dewilson58]

Based on my recent visit to The Chop House and ordering a Delmonico steak , The Chop House would be the LAST place I would recommend to find a decent steak !

Agree.
I had high hopes, but the product fell short.
& being from the Midwest, I know.
(at least that's the mentality of East Coasters with pizza & seafood) :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[turk3531]

I have NEVER had a bad steak, or dinner, for that matter, from Lopez CC.

[Duppman]

Who's got the best steak in the Villages, or surrounding area?

I had a USDA prime grade ribeye at Prima in Brownwood. Best ribeye I've ever had.

[Tillson1]

Farmshed at Spanish springs for sure:clap2:

[dewilson58]

Beauty is in the eye of the B-chewer.

It's all relative to what your reference point(s) is/are from your history.

:ho:

[Oneiric]

In TV Chop House prime aged Delmonico is excellent.
Outside of TV Stirrups at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala.
Delmonico is a denser, more fibrous, cut of meat than a ribeye. How can Chop House not have a ribeye?

[Oneiric]

Get my steaks from Sam's. I have a turkey fryer grill that I put a cast iron skillet on. Gets reallllly hot. I can sear a steak to perfection on it. Little burnt on outside and rare to medium rare on the inside. Perfect Pittsburgh style.
Outback is the only steakhouse that we have found that can make good Pittsburgh style steaks...
:bigbow::bigbow:
If you have an infrared section on your gas grill, it will do a wonderful job of creating a Pittsburgh style steak.

[Gullwing]

Some may not agree but at Longhorn, Flo’s filet is hard to beat.

[Spikearoni]

How do you check your steak to determine quality of "doneness" without cutting into it?

[golfing eagles]

How do you check your steak to determine quality of "doneness" without cutting into it?

poke it with your finger. The firmer it is, the more well done it is. Takes practice and experience.

[flsteve]

Who's got the best steak in the Villages, or surrounding area?

IMO, Palmer Legends. Much better than the FMK-owned Chophouse (even though I find FMK to be very good as well). At Palmer Legends, I get "The Filet Oscar".

Certified Angus Beef® Prime filet, hand cut and grilled to perfection. Topped with jumbo lump crab meat, sautéed asparagus and finished with cream béarnaise sauce. 4 oz $39 • 7 oz $54

You might think it to be more than you are wanting to pay at $54, but it will be delicious, incredibly tender, and memorable. The service and atmosphere make it an exceptional experience as well. Request table #43 or #42 (4 persons).

Btw, I also recommend their lobster bisque as an appetizer to the steak. At $8 per cup, it is absolutely worth every penny! I have taken many family and friends there and that meal is one that they never forget. My "ace in the hole" for great meals in The Villages!

https://www.palmerlegendscc.com/menus/PalmerLegend_Dinner_08_2021.pdf

[dicksiggy]

Who's got the best steak in the Villages, or surrounding area?

The best steak to buy from a store I found was from Publix. You have to ask for "flap" steaks. And I am very fussy when it comes to steaks.

[JMintzer]

How do you check your steak to determine quality of "doneness" without cutting into it?

poke it with your finger. The firmer it is, the more well done it is. Takes practice and experience.

That's one way. Another is to buy an accurate probe cooking thermometer.

Use the temperature guide below...

https://i8.amplience.net/i/traeger/Steak-Doneness-Traeger-Wood-Pellet-Grills?w=1200&sm=aspect&aspect=2:1&scaleFit=poi&$poi2$

[Debbiedeluca]

Arnold Palmer CC has my vote! Never been disappointed- they also make a great veal chop!

[JSR22]

Arnold Palmer CC has my vote! Never been disappointed- they also make a great veal chop!


I love the veal chop at Palmer.

[JMintzer]

I love the veal chop at Palmer.

I've only been there once, and that's what I had... DEE-LISH!

[valuemkt]

Wish our oven broiler would get hotter. Cannot get steak they way I would like it.

Marks prime is excellent.

My Weber gets to 700, but I wanted an outside char while keeping the inside rare to medium rare. I now have a second product outside, also gas, called THE BEEFER. Gets up to 1500 degrees.. Steaks done in minutes

[valuemkt]

it depends on how you want to approach that subject. Best Steak as in steakhouse as like Bern's in Tampa or just the best steak possible with what we have to work with LOL

If you are looking for steakhouse quailty, you be driving. Bern's in Tampa is probably the best in the state however you'll need reservations and getting one is not always easy. Go to Orlando and you can do what I call "meat salad" aka Fogo de Chou or there are several steakhouses between Disney and I Drive Ocala was already mentioned by another poster.

As for here.... LMAO well Chop house isn't all that much better than Outback, roadhouse, etc. They just dress it up to look nice otherwise it's the same as the rest. So I'm at a loss on that one I have yet to find anything better locally.

As a side note my qualifications are - 1) Quality of the Old Fashioned (includes Bourbon Selection) 2) Meat selection 3) Meat quality grade (most local serve select or choice even though they claim it's prime) 4) experience (service)

On my trip to Mark's I ordered an Old Fashioned to start. The waiter, I think he had been there nearly 20 years, asked if I would like them to choose the liquor, or did I want to. I rolled the dice and he delivered a delicious one .. The bartender used Whistle Pig.. At Flemings I don;t remember, but I think it was Makers 46.. also good. Everyone makes theirs a little different. At home, I don't use sugar, but a product called Bittermilk, and add a few more orange bitters and a Luxardo cherry.

[JMintzer]

My Weber gets to 700, but I wanted an outside char while keeping the inside rare to medium rare. I now have a second product outside, also gas, called THE BEEFER. Gets up to 1500 degrees.. Steaks done in minutes

I'm listening...

[JoMar]

Berns, Stirrups, Marks and Chop House.

[HoosierPa]

Mark’s Prime

[HoosierPa]

I had a USDA prime grade ribeye at Prima in Brownwood. Best ribeye I've ever had.

3 Steaks there and none were good

[JSR22]

Based on my recent visit to The Chop House and ordering a Delmonico steak , The Chop House would be the LAST place I would recommend to find a decent steak !

I have had the Delmonico the last 4 weeks at Chop and it has been excellent. Dining therevtomorrow evening and will order the Delmonico!

[dewilson58]

I have had the Delmonico the last 4 weeks at Chop and it has been excellent. Dining therevtomorrow evening and will order the Delmonico!

Give us an update...............& how you order Ur steak. :)

[asianthree]

Table of 4 at Prima Monday. Steak was the perfect char on the outside, rare as requested on the inside. Flavor was that of a wood fire sear, and was extremely tender. 2 others were just as perfect. 4th cooked perfectly, great flavor, but not tender. New plate arrived within minutes, and was very tender, and rare. Sometimes a piece of beef looks great, but until you take a bite, you never know.

[gdennis317]

In TV Chop House prime aged Delmonico is excellent.
Outside of TV Stirrups at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala.

Something strange about getting a Steak at a Horse Facility?

[JMintzer]

Something strange about getting a Steak at a Horse Facility?

Just ignore the whip marks...

[Michael G.]

Who's got the best steak in the Villages, or surrounding area?


Pine or Oak??? :pepper2:

[JSR22]

Give us an update...............& how you order Ur steak. :)

The prime aged Delmonico was excellent Friday evening at Chop House. Ordered a notch below medium rare with bordelaise sauce, loaded baked potato and brussel sprouts with bacon. MY husband I split the steak and it was $54. Melissa was our excellent server. Two managers walking the floor to make sure everyone was satisfied. They were very busy but they had plenty of help.

[Stu from NYC]

Something strange about getting a Steak at a Horse Facility?

Someone told me that a horse steak will taste like chicken:bigbow:

[dewilson58]

The prime aged Delmonico was excellent Friday evening at Chop House. Ordered a notch below medium rare with bordelaise sauce, loaded baked potato and brussel sprouts with bacon. MY husband I split the steak and it was $54. Melissa was our excellent server. Two managers walking the floor to make sure everyone was satisfied. They were very busy but they had plenty of help.

Always good when local eats have satisfied customers.
:coolsmiley:

[dewilson58]

Of course the off topic posts about eating steak at an equestrian center and the horse tastes like chicken. These people think they are funny but they sound foolish. The BEEF was excellent.

Ur talking to a corn-fed beef boy here and my body shows it.

I know steak like a NY'r THINKS they know pizza. :1rotfl:

:ho:

[Stu from NYC]

Of course the off topic posts about eating steak at an equestrian center and the horse tastes like chicken. These people think they are funny but they sound foolish. The BEEF was excellent.

If you do not like my attempts at humor feel free to scroll on by. The OP got his answers quite awhile ago.

[JSR22]

Someone told me that a horse steak will taste like chicken:bigbow:

off topic and not funny

[JMintzer]

off topic and not funny

https://c.tenor.com/dlLdNF3Z-CUAAAAC/the-big-lebowski-thats-like-your-opinion-man.gif

[Kenswing]

If you do not like my attempts at humor feel free to scroll on by. The OP got his answers quite awhile ago.

I'm glad you were honest and said "attempts" at humor. :coolsmiley:

[Babubhat]

Why there is an ignore user list. Have at least a hundred on it and still growing

[sail33or]

You folks do know there is a place called "Ruth's Chris".

[JSR22]

You folks do know there is a place called "Ruth's Chris".

Absolutely! A great restaurant.

[valuemkt]

Pine or Oak??? :pepper2:

A fifth grader from Wisconsin should know the difference

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Some may not agree but at Longhorn, Flo’s filet is hard to beat.

I had a steak at Longhorn once and would never go back. They coat all of their steaks in a thick salt crust. I spent ten minutes trying to scrape all of the salt off and it was still too salty. I want to taste my steak, not salt.

[brewbob]

Ive been dry aging steaks for 3 years. I buy the whole ribeye loin and age it for 5-6 weeks. Is there anywhere I can buy a prime ribeye loin in or around the TV? fyi....I am considering moving to TV and would like to continue my dry age addiction.

TIA

[collie1228]

Get yourself a good quality sous vide machine and you will start to wonder why you ever ordered a steak in a restaurant. I put my ribeye or good quality strip steak in the sous vide water bath at 135 degrees for an hour or so, then preheat my pellet grill to over 500 degrees and sear it one minute a side. Perfect every time.

[Taurus510]

Best in the Villages ? Prima - way better than ChopHouse. BUT, it pales in comparison to surrounding area, which is subject to your mileage tolerance. Amazingly, I agree that, comparatively, Texas Roadhouse puts out some decent steak.

BUT, again, Mark's Steakhouse Ocala, Flemings in Orlando, Charlies in Tampa put the above to shame. You will pay for it, but you (normally) get what you pay for in more major markets that don't have captive consumers

Maybe it was a bad night, maybe not. But the night we went to Prima’s I ordered their Delmonico with a baked potato. I have had steak at Golden Corral that was just as good, and the potato was just that. No sour cream, not even any butter, a simple dry baked potato. I will admit, they were very busy, but no excuse for that. Before you ask why I didn’t ask for butter for the potato, understand that I was finished with the meal before we were checked on.

[brewbob]

Get yourself a good quality sous vide machine and you will start to wonder why you ever ordered a steak in a restaurant. I put my ribeye or good quality strip steak in the sous vide water bath at 135 degrees for an hour or so, then preheat my pellet grill to over 500 degrees and sear it one minute a side. Perfect every time.

Thats what I do with one exception...I sear over charcoal on a small weber grill(smokey joe). I SV for 2 hours at 115. Searing over a very high heat will raise the steak temp some(carry over). I shoot for final temp around 132-135. I use a Thermoworks Thermapen to check temp. Best gadget I own!

[JoMar]

Berns in Tampa :)

[patfla06]

With the prices of steak I’m hearing about I’m glad I no longer
like or eat steak.