steak houses in austin

[rkell87]

hey just want some of yalls input on great steak houses in austin. my GF is graduating and her dad will be flying in from cali and wants to take us to a good steak house that we havent been to before, so that 86s fogo, perrys, ruths chris, and salt grass.

we are looking at sullivans, 3 forks, and texas land and cattle co. right now but we are open to suggestions. keep in mind they are from cali and want a fine dining experience(read snobbish) so peanuts on the floor type places like texas reds are out. thanks for any help in advance

[jimmy40]

hey just want some of yalls input on great steak houses in austin. my GF is graduating and her dad will be flying in from cali and wants to take us to a good steak house that we havent been to before, so that 86s fogo, perrys, ruths chris, and salt grass.

we are looking at sullivans, 3 forks, and texas land and cattle co. right now but we are open to suggestions. keep in mind they are from cali and want a fine dining experience(read snobbish) so peanuts on the floor type places like texas reds are out. thanks for any help in advancescrew him, take him for a steak finger basket at Dairy Queen, damn snob.

[rkell87]

screw him, take him for a steak finger basket at Dairy Queen, damn snob.

hes paying, so ill take a nice steak dinner at whatever place he is willing to go lol. truthfully it is his girlfriend more than him she is stuck up and selfish

[theogt]

hey just want some of yalls input on great steak houses in austin. my GF is graduating and her dad will be flying in from cali and wants to take us to a good steak house that we havent been to before, so that 86s fogo, perrys, ruths chris, and salt grass.

we are looking at sullivans, 3 forks, and texas land and cattle co. right now but we are open to suggestions. keep in mind they are from cali and want a fine dining experience(read snobbish) so peanuts on the floor type places like texas reds are out. thanks for any help in advanceSome of these places aren't in the same league as the others and certainly don't qualify as "fine dining."

[rkell87]

Some of these places aren't in the same league as the others and certainly don't qualify as "fine dining."

ok.......so what do you suggest

[jimmy40]

hes paying, so ill take a nice steak dinner at whatever place he is willing to go lol. truthfully it is his girlfriend more than him she is stuck up and selfishwell hell I missed the he's paying part, that changes everything.:D sounds like ya'll need to kick her to the curb.

[Hostile]

I asked a friend who lives in Austin and loves steak.

He recommended Flemings, Texas Land & Cattle, Ruth's Chris, or Fogo de Chao. He said the last one is unique. He did not explain why. He bet you'd choose Flemings based on your criteria.

Congrats to your lady. Enjoy the meal.

[rkell87]

I asked a friend who lives in Austin and loves steak.

He recommended Flemings, Texas Land & Cattle, Ruth's Chris, or Fogo de Chao. He said the last one is unique. He did not explain why. He bet you'd choose Flemings based on your criteria.

Congrats to your lady. Enjoy the meal.
fogo is a Brazilian steak house it is amazing, but her father lived in Brazil for a few years so he knows what real ones are. thanks for the input ill check out flemings

[Hostile]

fogo is a Brazilian steak house it is amazing, but her father lived in Brazil for a few years so he knows what real ones are. thanks for the input ill check out flemingsWhat is a Brazilian steakhouse? I am intrigued.

He said Flemings has amazing wines too. That means nothing to me, but it might to her pops.

[SaltwaterServr]

fogo is a Brazilian steak house it is amazing, but her father lived in Brazil for a few years so he knows what real ones are. thanks for the input ill check out flemings

See if you can get them to New Braunfels and hit up Myron's. Dad raves about it and he's pretty particular about steak houses.

TL&C hasn't ever really impressed me to be perfectly candid. It reminds me of one rung above Outback.

3 Forks is great. I've heard good things through the grapevine about Finn and Porter's but I cannot give a personal accounting of how good it really is.

What is a Brazilian steakhouse? I am intrigued.

He said Flemings has amazing wines too. That means nothing to me, but it might to her pops.

http://chamagaucha.com/

That's a new Brazilian steak house we have here in town that comes from Chicago. My customers have raved about it. Haven't had the time to make it over to pay them a professional courtesy visit just yet.

[Heisenberg]

What is a Brazilian steakhouse? I am intrigued.

He said Flemings has amazing wines too. That means nothing to me, but it might to her pops.

Basically, it's all you can eat of various types of meat that they bring by and cut off pieces of for you. All of it cooked perfectly and absolutely wonderful tasting. There is also a buffet of various sides that you can stock up on to eat with it. The sides are excellent as well.

It's a bit pricey, but MAN, it's worth it.

[Yeagermeister]

I don't remember the name of the place but they did a segment on Diner, Drive Ins and Drive about a place in Austin that looked pretty good. It was a family restaurant and what I remembered the most about it was the pit was in the middle of the restaurant, Someone else can problem tell you the name of it. The brisket looked awesome.

[theogt]

Saltgrass and Texas Land & Cattle are not like the others. They're the "Chilis" of steak places. Not at all fine dining.

Just take him to 3 Forks if you haven't been.

[theogt]

What is a Brazilian steakhouse? I am intrigued.

He said Flemings has amazing wines too. That means nothing to me, but it might to her pops.Shockingly overpriced wines. There's a favorite of mine on the menu there that sells for $120, which I can get for $35 down the street at the wine merchant. But of course, the last time I went, the wife wanted it because it's one of "our wines." I like good wine, but very few wines are worth that to me.

[joseephuss]

hey just want some of yalls input on great steak houses in austin. my GF is graduating and her dad will be flying in from cali and wants to take us to a good steak house that we havent been to before, so that 86s fogo, perrys, ruths chris, and salt grass.

we are looking at sullivans, 3 forks, and texas land and cattle co. right now but we are open to suggestions. keep in mind they are from cali and want a fine dining experience(read snobbish) so peanuts on the floor type places like texas reds are out. thanks for any help in advance

Hofbrau is a great place to eat. Unfortunately, it does not meet your standard of fine dining, but you should try it sometime.

Texas Land & Cattle is one of my favorites. You can't go wrong there. There are plenty of locations around town.

Trulucks is also a fine place. I really enjoy it.

Austin Land & Cattle also has good food.

Sullivans is nice.

[Hostile]

Shockingly overpriced wines. There's a favorite of mine on the menu there that sells for $120, which I can get for $35 down the street at the wine merchant. But of course, the last time I went, the wife wanted it because it's one of "our wines." I like good wine, but very few wines are worth that to me.It sounds to me like my friend Joe hit the home run on this one.

He's looking for a snobbish place that he hasn't tried before. Snobbish means elegant and pricey as well as good food and wine I assume.

[theogt]

It sounds to me like my friend Joe hit the home run on this one.

He's looking for a snobbish place that he hasn't tried before. Snobbish means elegant and pricey as well as good food and wine I assume.No doubt. Fleming's is generally fantastic. Since it's a nation-wide chain, he may have tried it, though.

One tip -- Fleming's (at least the one in Houston) occasionally serves a porterhouse off-menu, which you have to ask about. Trust me, it is heaven.

[Hostile]

No doubt. Fleming's is generally fantastic. Since it's a nation-wide chain, he may have tried it, though.

One tip -- Fleming's (at least the one in Houston) occasionally serves a porterhouse off-menu, which you have to ask about. Trust me, it is heaven.I had no idea it was a chain. Lo and behold, one in Tucson.

I like porterhouse steaks so I may have to give that a try.

In Tucson, I gotta go with McMahon's Steakhouse for this criteria. Good food and Bob McMahon is a friend of mine and a Cowboys fan.

[Yeagermeister]

I had no idea it was a chain. Lo and behold, one in Tucson.

I like porterhouse steaks so I may have to give that a try.

In Tucson, I gotta go with McMahon's Steakhouse for this criteria. Good food and Bob McMahon is a friend of mine and a Cowboys fan.

Flemings was started by one of the guys that owns P.F. Changs is what I was told.

[Hostile]

Flemings was started by one of the guys that owns P.F. Changs is what I was told.I've never tried them either.

I'm not much into chain restaurants.

[Yeagermeister]

I've never tried them either.

I'm not much into chain restaurants.

I've never eaten at Flemings.....out of my price range. P.F. Changs is ok.

[theogt]

I've never tried them either.

I'm not much into chain restaurants.I don't necessarily mind if it's a chain if it's good. I have no issue with people replicating success, as long as it's not at the cost of quality. But yeah, if I'm in another town, I like to try local places.

Fleming's doesn't have an issue with quality, though.

[trickblue]

Perry's Steakhouse and Grille (http://www.perryssteakhouse.com/locations-menus/austin/)

[rkell87]

What is a Brazilian steakhouse? I am intrigued.

He said Flemings has amazing wines too. That means nothing to me, but it might to her pops.
all you can eat of amazing different steaks, its my favorite place to eat

http://www.fogodechao.com/menu/meats/picanha/

[rkell87]

See if you can get them to New Braunfels and hit up Myron's. Dad raves about it and he's pretty particular about steak houses.

TL&C hasn't ever really impressed me to be perfectly candid. It reminds me of one rung above Outback.

3 Forks is great. I've heard good things through the grapevine about Finn and Porter's but I cannot give a personal accounting of how good it really is.



http://chamagaucha.com/

That's a new Brazilian steak house we have here in town that comes from Chicago. My customers have raved about it. Haven't had the time to make it over to pay them a professional courtesy visit just yet.

ill have to suggest myrons in the next email. where is finn and porters?

[rkell87]

Perry's Steakhouse and Grille (http://www.perryssteakhouse.com/locations-menus/austin/)
been there, the one in houston is better

[Hostile]

all you can eat of amazing different steaks, its my favorite place to eat

http://www.fogodechao.com/menu/meats/picanha/Sounds good. There's one in Scottsdale. I think I will give it a try the next time I am up there.

Thanks for the education.

[CowboyMcCoy'sWife]

I asked a friend who lives in Austin and loves steak.

He recommended Flemings, Texas Land & Cattle, Ruth's Chris, or Fogo de Chao. He said the last one is unique. He did not explain why. He bet you'd choose Flemings based on your criteria.

Congrats to your lady. Enjoy the meal.

Texas Land and Cattle's steak melts in your mouth, I'd have to say that's the best steak I've ever had. I've been to Ruth's Chris but it's just a fancy hoity toity place. It's a nice place to show off to the pops but Texas Land and Cattle is a little less showy. Take it from a girl's perspective. What does your girly say about it? Does she have an opinion about it or did she just tell you to pick?

[theogt]

Sounds good. There's one in Scottsdale. I think I will give it a try the next time I am up there.

Thanks for the education.I've said it before on here. A Fogo restaurant is my favorite place on earth. That's not an exaggeration. That place is sublime.

[Hostile]

I've said it before on here. A Fogo restaurant is my favorite place on earth. That's not an exaggeration. That place is sublime.From what I am seeing, it is all you can eat steak, all kinds of different cuts, cooked the way I want. How could it not be?

[rkell87]

Sounds good. There's one in Scottsdale. I think I will give it a try the next time I am up there.

Thanks for the education.

I've said it before on here. A Fogo restaurant is my favorite place on earth. That's not an exaggeration. That place is sublime.

Texas Land and Cattle's steak melts in your mouth, I'd have to say that's the best steak I've ever had. I've been to Ruth's Chris but it's just a fancy hoity toity place. It's a nice place to show off to the pops but Texas Land and Cattle is a little less showy. Take it from a girl's perspective. What does your girly say about it? Does she have an opinion about it or did she just tell you to pick?
we are letting her dad pick but we are giving him the list

[theogt]

Texas Land and Cattle's steak melts in your mouth, I'd have to say that's the best steak I've ever had. I've been to Ruth's Chris but it's just a fancy hoity toity place. It's a nice place to show off to the pops but Texas Land and Cattle is a little less showy. Take it from a girl's perspective. What does your girly say about it? Does she have an opinion about it or did she just tell you to pick?TL&C steaks aren't in the same class as these other high end restaurants. You pay a good bit more, but there is absolutely a difference in the quality of the team.

Tell your husband to take you to a nice place. :)

[Seven]

Wow. I should get out more.................... :o:

[Hostile]

Wow. I should get out more.................... :o:Let's go get a steak.

[SaltwaterServr]

ill have to suggest myrons in the next email. where is finn and porters?

It's on 4th Street and Red River if you're heading west on 4th from 35. Pretty dang nice place. Dad had to remind me that I have been there with one of his business deals for a private reception this year. Call about the dress code though because neither of us could remember if it was strictly coat and tie. I want to say it was.

I want to say the bill came out to $185 a head with cocktails and a few bottles of wine. We brought our own magnum of 1994 Silver Oak Napa to start, then went off the usual extravagantly overpriced wine list. I had the filet with crab meat. Damn fine eating.

3 Forks would be my second choice.


TL&C steaks aren't in the same class as these other high end restaurants. You pay a good bit more, but there is absolutely a difference in the quality of the team.

Absolutely. There's a line in the sand where the evening changes from "going out to eat" to "dining out". I might be a bit snobbish when it comes to things of this nature, but one of my bucket list items is the chef's table at the French Laundry.

[Sam I Am]

TL&C steaks aren't in the same class as these other high end restaurants. You pay a good bit more, but there is absolutely a difference in the quality of the team.

Tell your husband to take you to a nice place. :)

THIS.

[DallasCowpoke]

I don't remember the name of the place but they did a segment on Diner, Drive Ins and Drive about a place in Austin that looked pretty good. It was a family restaurant and what I remembered the most about it was the pit was in the middle of the restaurant, Someone else can problem tell you the name of it. The brisket looked awesome.

Your referring to Salt Lick BBQ (http://www.saltlickbbq.com/index.html) in Driftwood and/or Round Rock, just outside Austin.

Great Q, and a legendary TX BBQ joint, but probably not what the steak-burner's looking for for an upscale dinning place.

http://www.saltlickbbq.com/images/collage_driftwood.jpg

[Yeagermeister]

Your referring to Salt Lick BBQ (http://www.saltlickbbq.com/index.html) in Driftwood and/or Round Rock, just outside Austin.

Great Q, and a legendary TX BBQ joint, but probably not what the steak-burner's looking for for an upscale dinning place.

http://www.saltlickbbq.com/images/collage_driftwood.jpg


looks like the place

The brisket they showed had me about ready to go through the tv. lol

[CowboyMcCoy'sWife]

mmmm... now I'm going to be begging my husband to take me out to a steak dinner. Or maybe even cook one for me?

[rkell87]

It's on 4th Street and Red River if you're heading west on 4th from 35. Pretty dang nice place. Dad had to remind me that I have been there with one of his business deals for a private reception this year. Call about the dress code though because neither of us could remember if it was strictly coat and tie. I want to say it was.

I want to say the bill came out to $185 a head with cocktails and a few bottles of wine. We brought our own magnum of 1994 Silver Oak Napa to start, then went off the usual extravagantly overpriced wine list. I had the filet with crab meat. Damn fine eating.

3 Forks would be my second choice.




Absolutely. There's a line in the sand where the evening changes from "going out to eat" to "dining out". I might be a bit snobbish when it comes to things of this nature, but one of my bucket list items is the chef's table at the French Laundry.
lol i told my GF that your meal came to 185 a person now she wont put it on the list, she would feel horrible having her dad spend that much on dinner. were simple folk haha

[trickblue]

I've said it before on here. A Fogo restaurant is my favorite place on earth. That's not an exaggeration. That place is sublime.

Agreed... Fogo is a true religious experience...

From what I am seeing, it is all you can eat steak, all kinds of different cuts, cooked the way I want. How could it not be?

Hos, pork, lamb and chicken as well...

You get a little coaster that is green on one side and red on the other. Leave the green side up and the guacho's continually come by carve meat onto your plate. If you want a break or time to finish what you have, flip it over to red.

A couple of words of advice. The salad bar is pretty extensive. Back off and save room for the meat. Second, get the Papaya Cream for dessert. The papaya breaks down the beef and you won't be so bloated after consuming 10 pounds of delicious protein.

[trickblue]

Your referring to Salt Lick BBQ (http://www.saltlickbbq.com/index.html) in Driftwood and/or Round Rock, just outside Austin.

Great Q, and a legendary TX BBQ joint, but probably not what the steak-burner's looking for for an upscale dinning place.

http://www.saltlickbbq.com/images/collage_driftwood.jpg (http://www.saltlickbbq.com/images/collage_driftwood.jpg)



looks like the place

The brisket they showed had me about ready to go through the tv. lol

Great place right down the road from me. It's also byob so you can bring your own libations or, as in your case, Pepsi...

[joseephuss]

Great place right down the road from me. It's also byob so you can bring your own libations or, as in your case, Pepsi...

Just be careful traveling to and from. The original location is off of a winding two lane ranch road. There tend to be a few drunks and motorcyclists on the road. There also may be a few Lance Armstrong wannabes during the daylight hours.

[DallasCowpoke]

The brisket they showed had me about ready to go through the tv. lol

Yeaaa, they do all right, but I do better with my eyes closed and one hand tied behind my back. :p:

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[SaltwaterServr]

lol i told my GF that your meal came to 185 a person now she wont put it on the list, she would feel horrible having her dad spend that much on dinner. were simple folk haha

Here's the dinner menu link. Dad's bill went through the roof based pretty much on the bottles of rotten grapes. He doesn't remember if there was a charge for the private room reservation but a fair amount of places do have such things that can run from $150-$500.

http://www.finnandporter.com/media/docs/fp/Austin/Dinner07292010.pdf

This isn't a true steakhouse either. It's a mixed menu, non-themed. My place is a mixed menu, Tuscan with nouveau European.

[kmp77]

I haven't had Fogo but ate at Estansia before. Really good. People walk around with metal rods full of meat...like angels sent from meat heaven1

http://blogs.995themountain.com/files/2009/10/fogo.jpg

[numnuts23]

looks like the place

The brisket they showed had me about ready to go through the tv. lol

It's pretty good...it's right down the road from me. Food isn't spectacular, but the atmosphere is GREAT. It's BYOB so thats nice as well...

[SaltwaterServr]

I haven't had Fogo but ate at Estansia before. Really good. People walk around with metal rods full of meat...like angels sent from meat heaven1

http://blogs.995themountain.com/files/2009/10/fogo.jpg

I want my money back on the lime drink in the rox glass. 2 limes, 1/2 shot of alcohol. Then again, if he wasn't given that shirt as a gift, he deserves to be short-poured.

[jimmy40]

this thread is like a Frasier episode without the laughs.

[DallasCowpoke]

I want my money back on the lime drink in the rox glass. 2 limes, 1/2 shot of alcohol.

Maybe that's just the Brazilian version of a finger-bowl?

[Hostile]

this thread is like a Frasier episode without the laughs.
Was anyone besides me absolutely at a loss as to what in the blue hell this meant?

[joseephuss]

Was anyone besides me absolutely at a loss as to what in the blue hell this meant?

I am lost as well.

[Hostile]

I am lost as well.Good, I hate wandering in the dark alone.

[rkell87]

Was anyone besides me absolutely at a loss as to what in the blue hell this meant?

I am lost as well.
i take it to mean that us having a conversation about fine dinning place we like and have been to, has come off as snobby and pretentious like a frasier episode but we aren't funny.

[joseephuss]

i take it to mean that us having a conversation about fine dinning place we like and have been to, has come off as snobby and pretentious like a frasier episode but we aren't funny.

I just mentioned good places to eat. To me it wasn't about fine dining, it was about good food. Hofbrau is not fine dining, but I could sure go for one of their steaks.

[rkell87]

I just mentioned good places to eat. To me it wasn't about fine dining, it was about good food. Hofbrau is not fine dining, but I could sure go for one of their steaks.
i think he was talking about the thread as a whole

[CowboyMcCoy]

Texas Land and Cattle's steak melts in your mouth, I'd have to say that's the best steak I've ever had. I've been to Ruth's Chris but it's just a fancy hoity toity place. It's a nice place to show off to the pops but Texas Land and Cattle is a little less showy. Take it from a girl's perspective. What does your girly say about it? Does she have an opinion about it or did she just tell you to pick?


Actually, Trulucks probably has the best steak in Austin. Its rather expensive though, so I haven't taken you there yet. :)

Trulucks is seafood and steaks, but their steaks are some of the best I've had. So that's where I send people for steaks, "girly". :)

[theogt]

Yup, Trulucks is good.

[MetalHead]

See if you can get them to New Braunfels and hit up Myron's. Dad raves about it and he's pretty particular about steak houses.

TL&C hasn't ever really impressed me to be perfectly candid. It reminds me of one rung above Outback.

3 Forks is great. I've heard good things through the grapevine about Finn and Porter's but I cannot give a personal accounting of how good it really is.



http://chamagaucha.com/

That's a new Brazilian steak house we have here in town that comes from Chicago. My customers have raved about it. Haven't had the time to make it over to pay them a professional courtesy visit just yet.

Holy cow Salt...I live close to it.
Been there 3 times.
Carnivore's paradise.
My advice is to go when it's kindo of slow,like a monday night.You get personal attention and they take requests.Filet Mignon,Ribeyes,Top Loins...all you can eat.
The salad bar is awesome and the cuts are to die for.

[DallasCowpoke]

Rocco's Grill
900 Ranch Road 620 South
Lakeway, TX 78734

And the rest wish they do what Rocky and Linda Piazza do.

Ask for the "off menu" selections.

[CowboyMcCoy'sWife]

Actually, Trulucks probably has the best steak in Austin. Its rather expensive though, so I haven't taken you there yet. :)

Trulucks is seafood and steaks, but their steaks are some of the best I've had. So that's where I send people for steaks, "girly". :)

Oh babe...

[rkell87]

just wanted to update yall, they have chosen Sullivan's and chose a set menu of:

apps

lobster bisque
shrimp cocktail
crispy chicken gouonettes

main course


8 oz or 12 oz filet mignon
16 oz new york strip
18 oz bone in strip
18 oz boneless ribeye
roasted chicken breast picatta
lamb chops
salmon steak beurea blanc
ahi tuna steak

dessert


warm choc cake with vanilla bean ice cream
key lime pie

[theogt]

Mmm.....lobster bisque.

[Meat-O-Rama]

Mmm.....lobster bisque.

Agreed.

[rkell87]

Mmm.....lobster bisque.
i know! im excited

[rkell87]

just wanted to update yall, they have chosen Sullivan's and chose a set menu of:

apps

lobster bisque
shrimp cocktail
crispy chicken gouonettes

main course


8 oz or 12 oz filet mignon
16 oz new york strip
18 oz bone in strip
18 oz boneless ribeye
roasted chicken breast picatta
lamb chops
salmon steak beurea blanc
ahi tuna steak

dessert


warm choc cake with vanilla bean ice cream
key lime pie

crap i left off new york cheese cake and cant edit it

[SaltwaterServr]

Mmm.....lobster bisque.

Throw in some diced hearts of palm and a little bit of roasted red bell pepper and use it for a sauce over grilled red snapper.

Good eats.

[rkell87]

last update, my GF graduated and the whole weekend was amazing.

as for the steakhouse, 10/10 the service was great the food kept coming, the steaks all came out cooked perfectly to order the flavor was amazing! i can not speak on a regular dining experience but if you are going with a group for a private party it was awesome and i would recommend it to anyone. we got our own room and service staff and the drinks stayed filled and dishes were cleared right away and the courses came quickly. the sides weren't anything to write home about but the apps and steak more than made up for it. ohband get the cheesecake, it is better than cheesecake factory and is so light and fluffy it just melts in your mouth