423194 Fri Jul 20 18:28:24 -0700 2007 65 2 Los Angeles Area 0 2769516 Heck, anybody can grill up a great $40.00 steak. But what about a $25.00 steak dinner? And because there are a lot of very witty people on the board, I should clarify: 1. No "tube steak" dinners (though Lord knows I love Carneys) 2. No "chopped steak"dinners. 3. No Halibut steak dinners. I'm talking old fashioned beef steak though any cut of same is acceptable including prime rib. Is it Damons, or Gaucho, Norms? Is there somewhere I've really been missing out on? Mexican is Ok, but please unless its a "steak", no Korean or other ethnic food where the steak is cut up. I've got no beef with expensive restaurants, but unless its on an expense account, I say bull to spending that kind of money when I don't feel like dressing up but feel like a steak and don't feel like cooking. Fri Jul 20 18:28:24 -0700 2007 19139 Bruin2 1 2769532 Taylor's Steakhouse on W. 8 Street near Normandie. Maybe 28 or 30 with tax and tip and includes soup or salad and veg and potato. Fantastic! Love it. Fri Jul 20 18:40:29 -0700 2007 2769516 16461 joebizz 2 2784033 I agree with Taylor's. Really good and for the price cant be beat. Wed Jul 25 19:39:28 -0700 2007 2769532 60617 rednyellow 2 2784066 There are lots of good recommendations here, but with Taylor's, not only do you get a good steak at a great price, but you get the great old-school steakhouse with it. It has the burgundy leatherette booths, wood-paneled walls, waiters in bow ties, all the appropriate steakhouse sides, and a fantastic bar with great drinks at a great price - nothing is stuffy, very laid-back and retro-cool. The bar at Taylor's is a gem, with a hidden little second bar on the landing between the first and second floors open on busier nights, a good place to stop in for a five-dollar cocktail before or after Guelaguetza or Soot Bull Jeep. Wed Jul 25 19:50:28 -0700 2007 2769532 100515 Woolsey 2 2798637 We took Cynaburst's Mom to Taylor's for her birthday this past Sunday, and we were all pretty delighted with the results. This is not the greatest steak in the world but I was quite satisfied with my tasty and reasonably tender Delmonico, and my mother-in-law was equally pleased with the prime rib. Cynaburst and PayOrPlay Jr. opted for prawns: the cold ones were OK, the grilled ones were very good. As promised by many, the Molly salad is quite addictive, a reminder that iceberg lettuce can indeed be fun to eat if smothered in enough blue cheese and onions. The bar is just what you want from an old-school place--they make a mean Manhattan (er, make that two Manhattans) and at the other end of the spectrum PoPJr's Shirley Temple was one of the better (and bigger) ones we've seen around. Friendly staff, well versed in dealing with both "demanding" elders and "active" young 'uns. I haven't noticed any other Taylor's post mentioning kids, and it doesn't at first blush seem like a paradigmatical family dinner place, but in fact PoPJr was quite taken with the old-fashioned decor, the charmingly bad art on the walls, the elaborate bar area, etc. And needless to say Cynaburst's Mom appreciated both the old-school approach and the compliant bar, as I hoped when I picked the place. With about 8 drinks (half of them with alcohol), a couple of appetizers, and 3 desserts, plus tax and tip, our final tab for 3 adults and one 5 year old came to a bit more than $200, not exactly in the $25pp ballpark but it still felt like an excellent value; and I was at least as happy when I rolled out of Taylor's as I was when 5+1/2 of us went to Cut a few months ago and (even without ordering any "kobe" beef) dropped close to a grand. Thanks to the 'Hounds for getting this place on my radar after so many years. http://www.taylorssteakhouse.com Mon Jul 30 21:32:51 -0700 2007 2769532 10621 PayOrPlay 1 2769566 Damon's in Glendale!!!! It's an institution. And thier maitai's are killer! http://rantsnravesnreviews.blogspot.com/2007/02/damons.html Fri Jul 20 19:01:00 -0700 2007 2769516 69129 rantsnravesnreviews 2 2769642 Second Damon's, but stick to the steak. Fri Jul 20 19:53:35 -0700 2007 2769566 10347 Griller141 2 2769664 We like the tenderloin. Fri Jul 20 20:14:04 -0700 2007 2769566 10301 Wes 3 2770556 definately agree the tenderloin is great Sat Jul 21 10:05:37 -0700 2007 2769664 113050 ldesimone 1 2769572 Mercado Buenos Aires, Saticoy & Sepulveda. No alcohol, no BYOB, great steaks. You'll get some change after you fork over your 25 bucks. Fri Jul 20 19:05:30 -0700 2007 2769516 28703 RicRios 1 2769622 I hate to admit it, but I had a good prime rib at Black Angus Steakhouse in Northridge. They have a 4-course dinner for two on their regular menu: an appetizer of your choice to share, you each get a salad or soup, you each pick your own entree (which includes prime rib, filet mignon, NY steak, top sirloin...) and you each pick a potato dish. Vegetables are also included, and then you choose a dessert to share. We chose the garlic cheese bread for our appetizer, which was great. My prime rib was seasoned well, and I took 1/2 of it home. The vegetables included baby squash and sweet peas that were perfectly cooked. My sister ordered the sirloin steak, which I wouldn't have ordered. She liked it, but sirloin is generally too tough for my tastes--I like filets. But I took a bite of hers and though the seasoning was very good. Fri Jul 20 19:39:15 -0700 2007 2769516 86402 brandygirl 2 2770427 Then you got lucky. I had to eat there 2 weeks ago, someone picked it as their birthday present. The steaks we had were flavorless. If I had been blindfolded, I don't think I could have told it was beef. The vegetables I had were steamed frozen ones - broccoli, cauliflower and gree beans, and my baked potato had either been cooked earlier in the day or the day before then microwaved. Sat Jul 21 09:06:00 -0700 2007 2769622 10911 LisaN 1 2769801 Does Porterhouse Bistro count? And what about Edwards Steakhouse? Fri Jul 20 21:35:58 -0700 2007 2769516 11583 ipsedixit 2 2769824 Porterhouse steak DINNER below $25? Ipse, the poison has taken a toll on you... http://www.porterhousebistro.com/pdf/menu1.pdf Fri Jul 20 21:52:18 -0700 2007 2769801 28703 RicRios 3 2771054 My bad. Sat Jul 21 14:26:51 -0700 2007 2769824 11583 ipsedixit 3 2826682 I second Porterhouse Bistro..(I haven't been since they reopened after their kitchen fire...I assume it's as good as it was?)....the prix fixe menu is a fab deal, especially considering you get two glasses of a fairly decent wine with it....so it may not look like it's a steak dinner for under $25....and if you're celebrating a birthday they give you a "cake" made out of cotten candy! Wed Aug 08 14:51:05 -0700 2007 2769824 24398 cimero 1 2769853 If Nook's online menu prices are current, their ribeye is $22 and their hangar steak is $20. Each comes with some accompaniments, though not a salad or starter or dessert. Nook isn't a steakhouse where you are going to get a simply-seasoned slab-o-meat, but their large plates are usually pretty generous. Maybe I just found the answer: Billingsley's. Their menu on menupages.com shows complete steak dinners with soup or salad and sides for under $20, and "steakhouse cut" thicker options for under $25 even for porterhouse or ribeye. Anybody tried it? If it is better tha Petrelli's it is quite a bargain! Fri Jul 20 22:08:44 -0700 2007 2769516 10855 nosh 2 2769865 Have you had Billingsley's steaks? Are they any good? Fri Jul 20 22:16:38 -0700 2007 2769853 43277 miffy 3 2769923 Billingsley's steaks are awful. Went there with my family for a birthday. Everything BUT the steaks was good. Reasonable prices, good service, but distinctly inferior meat. In this case, you get what you pay for. Fri Jul 20 22:45:29 -0700 2007 2769865 87865 Jeryy 4 2798660 hmmm.. thanks for the tip- DISTINCTLY inferior is not something you should compromise for a steak Mon Jul 30 21:51:41 -0700 2007 2769923 43277 miffy 3 2773501 I did not care for Billingsley's either. Sun Jul 22 19:12:32 -0700 2007 2769865 10301 Wes 4 2798662 ooo.. choices are limited here in WLA! Mon Jul 30 21:52:23 -0700 2007 2773501 43277 miffy 1 2769929 how about 27?,, Try Pane E Vino you get potatoes, and fresh veggies, no salad. Fri Jul 20 22:50:28 -0700 2007 2769516 62097 paprkutr 2 2772730 agree on pane e vino. BOO YA! Sun Jul 22 13:03:28 -0700 2007 2769929 26154 jaydee 1 2770815 http://losangeles.menupages.com/restaurantdetails.asp?areaid=0&restaurantid=25330&neighborhoodid=0&cuisineid=0 Sat Jul 21 12:22:36 -0700 2007 2769516 108169 Servorg 1 2770968 How about Columbo's in Eagle Rock? I went this spring, and they were offering a fantastic steak special! IIRC the price was around $25, but on their menu they seem to be listed for less. Sat Jul 21 13:48:05 -0700 2007 2769516 11765 cjla 2 2851342 I was hoping that someone would say Colombos! I think this place is great! esp the red velvet decor. IT reminds me of "old school" ITalian restaurants found in Brooklyn , NY.It is a hoot!! Thu Aug 16 09:43:31 -0700 2007 2770968 105324 italiana3 1 2771127 Well, I'll try and be more inforamative than witty, pretty easy actually. Here are some places I'd go under the following guidelines you proposed: 1) Has to be a "steak" with the need to be cut with a knife. 2) Has to be a compete "dinner" defined: 1) Steak, 2) sides, & 3) a strater like soup or salad. 3) Can't be over $25 for food (before tax, tip, and any adult beverages). Here-We-Go ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Golden Bull - American - Santa Monica Canyon Filet Mignon 10 oz., sides, soup or salad = $23.95 http://www.goldenbull.us Frida Restaurant - Gourmet Mexican - Beverly Hills Arrachera Nortena - Charbroiled skirt steak with enchilada, guacamole, rice, and nopalitas salad = $24.00 http://www.fridarestaurant.com Whale & Ale - British - San Pedro Prime Rib 16 oz., with traditional sides $18.95 + Caesar salad $4.95 = $23.90 http://www.whaleandale.com Soleil - French - Westwood Entrecote Sauce cafe' de Paris - N.Y. steak with herb sauce, sides ? $18.95 + Caesar salad $4.95 = #23.90. If no sides, then basket of fries $3.00 = $26.90 (Whoops over budget). http://www.soleilwestwood.com Jagerhaus - German - Anaheim Weiner Roastbraten - N.Y. steak with grilled onions and choice of 2 sides (14 options) $17.95 + cup of soup $2.95 + Apple Strudel $4.25 = $25.15 (rounds down to $25). http://www.jagerhaus.net Pizzicotto - Italian - Brentwood Bistecca - N.Y. steak grilled with peppercorns, garlic, fresh herbs, sauteed spinach, and fresh vegies $14.95 + Bruschetta or Caprice Salad $ 8.95 = $23.90 11758 San Vicente Blvd., (310) 442-7188 Cafe Bizou - Cal/French - Pasadena (or Sherman Oaks). Steak Frittes with grilled tomatoes, asparagas & french fries in a burgundy wine sauce $20.95 + house soup or salad $1 + corkage $2 = $23.95 http://www.cafebizou.com/pasadenaDinnerMenu.htm Prado - Caribbean - Larchmont Village (?). T-Bone 14 oz. with sides $16.75 + Prado or Citrus salad $7.25 = $24.00 244 No. Larchmont Blvd., (323) 467-3871 Mario's Peruvian - Peruvian - East Hollywood Bisteck a la Chorrillana - pan fried steak smothered with sauted onions & tomatos and side of rice $9.00 + Ensalada mixta $4.50 + Ceviche Mixto shrimp, squid, octupus $11.00 = $24.50 5786 Melrose Ave., (323) 466-4181 Coupa Cafe - Venezuelan - Beverly Hills Steak Frites - flank steak with fries $17.95 + Scottish smoked salmon Arepa with nata & chives with a fresh mesclun green salad $6.50 = $24.45 ~ (310) 385-0420 http://www.coupacafe.com/ourstores.html Le Petit Four - French Bistro - Sunset Strip Hanger Steak "Onglet" with sauted shallots in a red wine sauce with fries $17.95 + whole Artichoke vinagrette $7.75 = $25.70 Oh no, 70 cents over budget! Then maybe Prime Sirloin Steak with fries $19.95 + Creamy corn soup $4.95 = $24.90 (whew, just made it). http://www.lepetitfour.net George's Greek Cafe - Greek - Long Beach (2) (and downtown). Grilled steak (doesn't say what kind, I might call and ask before going) marinated in lemon juice (what else?) and extra virgin olive oil (again, what else?) and spices $14.95 + Greek salad $4.95 + Melintzanosalata (don't ask me to spell that from memory): baked eggplant with garlic & lemon juice $4.25 = $23.95 http://www.georgesgreekcafe.com Bamboo - Brazilian/Caribbean - Palms Cancun Steak with tomato, peppers & onions $17.75 + bamboo salad $5.95 = $23.70 http://www.bamboorestaurant.net Cafe Colombia - Guess - Burbank Chunasco - Beef Loin tri-tip with chimichuri, arepa, vegies, and salad = $14.95 ($10.95 leftover for lotto tickets and brewskis). http://www.elcafecolombia.com Now somewhere in the above 14 you should be able to satisfy your next steak craving for $25 or less! . Sat Jul 21 15:04:47 -0700 2007 2769516 11205 JBC 2 2771211 This is a great list. Thanks! Sat Jul 21 15:52:04 -0700 2007 2771127 86402 brandygirl 2 2772562 Now there's a definitive answer to the question! Sun Jul 22 11:26:23 -0700 2007 2771127 10347 Griller141 3 2785603 Not really definitive at all. Best Steak Option of the 34 posts so Far !?! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Gorikee - Garlic Fusion - Woodland Hills Wasabi Black Angus Rib Eye 10 oz. with garlic mashed paotatoes, vegies, soup, salad, and dessert = $20.00 !! . . . . (The catch is, it's the early bird special and you must order before 6:00 p.m; otherwise the soup, salad, & dessert are all extra). 21799 Ventura Blvd., (818) 932-9149 Other Country Cuisines not previously mentioned: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Spain - Spanish - Glendale #61 Chuleton c/Lomo - Porterhouse Steak with potatoes & salad $19.95 + #20 Empanada $1.99 + #27 Olives with spices $2.99 = $24.96 http://www.restaurantspain.net Trabuco Oaks - Wild Western - Trabuco Canyon The Cowpoke - Top Sirloin 16 oz. with garlic toast, salad, taters, and beans = $24.95 http://www.trabucooakssteakhouse.com Le Petit Jardin - French Flower Shoppe - L.A. 1456 So. Robertson Blvd., (310) 278-5294 Euro Cafe - Portugese - Claremont http://www.eurocafeclaremont.com Tama Sushi - Japanese - Studio City 11920 Ventura Blvd., Studio City (818) 760-4585 Cayenne Cafe - Mediterranean (*) - Park La Brea http://www.cayennecafe.net (*) Emphasis on Lebanese, Italian, French & Moroccan. Thu Jul 26 09:59:45 -0700 2007 2772562 11205 JBC 4 2788080 Had the wasabi rib eye at Gorikee.....don't bother. And although I am a fan of Tama Sushi, not sure why you included it in a steak dinner thread. Thu Jul 26 21:58:16 -0700 2007 2785603 10427 markn 5 2790003 I actually called Gorikee, because they don't have their own web presence, and the wasabi steak was a recent addition. It's too bad that $20 dinner wasn't worth the $$ to you. Tama Sushi - I listed them because they have on a web scanned menu (probably a few years old now): "Grilled N.Y. Steak with Vegetable - $14." But, it wouldn't qualify under the OP's parameters if it was pre-cut, which without going or calling, it just might be? And if so, would they serve it to you un-pre-cut if requested? Also of interest was "Paper Pot of Boullabaise". I don't remember if i'd seen that before. I would imagine it might be more now. Personally, I like sitting at a Sushi bar where I break up the flow of sushi fish dishes with a little meat, or something similar. Example - at Matsuhisa, I will probably order 1 or 2 of the following (5 = least favorite, 1= favorite, order EVERY time): 5) Kobe Beef - not worth the $$$$. 4) Duck Toban 3) Meat skewers - beef, chichen, or Inca Chicken. 2) Shiitake Mushroom - cooked, served sushi style topped with a big helping of Yuzu Kosho.. 1) Foie Gras - cooked, served sushi style with a thick, dark, semi-sweet sauce. Fri Jul 27 13:56:24 -0700 2007 2788080 11205 JBC 6 2791044 Gorikee has always had the wasabi rib eye.....I think it was probably 2 years ago I had it, before the remodel. Don't know why they would say it was a recent addition. Fri Jul 27 21:30:23 -0700 2007 2790003 10427 markn 7 2826579 I just ran across my old notes, when I asked him about the Wasabi rib-eye I was quoting from an older web-scanned menu that had the price at $16.75, but before I could finish he quickly interjected that they recently added _____. And the blank was the garlic mashed potatoes & maybe something else, trying to justify their need to set the new price at $20, and not the rib-eye itself. So you're right, but they've recently added a few items to it (or just changed or upgraded the sides). Wed Aug 08 14:26:27 -0700 2007 2791044 11205 JBC 2 2798675 what a list! Mon Jul 30 21:57:17 -0700 2007 2771127 43277 miffy 1 2771150 If you like your steaks rare and certainly no more than medium rare you might give a shot to the Steak Joynt on Lankershim in Toluca Lake (North Hollywood). Great martini, the chopped salad with roquefort (starter size and enough for two) along with any of their steaks is a good tasting well priced meal and within your parameters I would say. My bill goes a little higher because my wife does not drink so I order one or two glasses of wine and wine by the glass certainly boosts the old bill. Sat Jul 21 15:16:27 -0700 2007 2769516 12033 Hughlipton 1 2772210 sherman room is my fav. http://www.chowhound.com/topics/336455 Sun Jul 22 07:58:51 -0700 2007 2769516 12855 joea 2 2784401 Sorry, have to give two big thumbs down to Sherman Room. Tried it last year based on a couple recs here. Aside from bad to mediocre food, the place really needs a good cleaning and a facelift. I'm all for a little kitsch, but this isn't it. Just old and dilapidated with none of that "old steakhouse" charm. I ordered a salad with bleu cheese dressing, got a bowl of lettuce with some yellow liquid on top. I told the waitress there must be some mistake, I ordered bleu cheese. She said "that is the house bleu cheese". Huh? Never seen yellow bleu cheese dressing before. And believe me, there was no hint of bleu cheese. And the steak was low quality and overcooked. Spend a couple extra bucks and go to Taylor's in La Canada. Infinitely better in all aspects.....food, atmosphere, service, drinks. Or even Monty's in Woodland Hills is a giant step up. Wed Jul 25 22:33:38 -0700 2007 2772210 10427 markn 3 2787161 We were disappointed in the Sherman Room too. All of the above and add tough. Thu Jul 26 15:40:18 -0700 2007 2784401 10301 Wes 1 2772946 Gullivers Restaurant in Orange County next to the John Wayne airport is my favorite. Sun Jul 22 14:44:15 -0700 2007 2769516 113617 rollin 2 2790748 For steak or roast beef or ? Fri Jul 27 18:22:33 -0700 2007 2772946 12397 kel 1 2773564 i'm admittedly no steak connoisseur, but i like the smoke house in burbank...charbroiled flat iron steak plus soup or salad...vegetables and a starch for $21.95...delicious!!! bing crosby & bob hope used to eat there so you know it must be good;-) Sun Jul 22 19:32:43 -0700 2007 2769516 73786 oilydal 2 2773718 I used to go to the Smoke House often, but the last two times I've been there, the steaks were flavorless and I was disappointed with the whole meal. Sun Jul 22 22:21:03 -0700 2007 2773564 86402 brandygirl 1 2783694 The Bull Pen is an "old style", table clothed, steakhouse on the "curve" in Redondo Beach. Reservations are a good idea, but there is a great bar there to wait as well. Classic great service and great steaks. The Bull Pen 314 Avenue I Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Open Daily 9:00am- 2:00am Tel: (310) 375-7797 Wed Jul 25 17:33:12 -0700 2007 2769516 55728 rlknapp1 1 2784326 This begs to be answered with Lonestar, Black Angus, Outback, or even SoCal chains like Claim Jumper and Wood Ranch, but my top 2 would be Taylor's in LA (which has been mentioned) or my personal favorite, Trabuco Oaks in Orange County. Of course, if I was willing to drive to the far northern reaches of SoCal, one of the Big 3 up in tri-tip country would trump anything here in LA/OC (Jocko's in Nipomo, Far Western Tavern in Guadalupe, and Hitching Post in Casmalia or Buellton). Wed Jul 25 21:57:42 -0700 2007 2769516 10957 RSMBob 2 2784562 wat about the t-bone dinner at norm's? haha great suggestions everyone. Thu Jul 26 02:39:46 -0700 2007 2784326 109370 AGENT FOODIE 2 2784679 Jockos is the place. The spencer black and blue, wow is that a steak.. cant be beat. If you are ever in the area think sb county wine tasting go there!! Reservation advised or wait 90 minutes on a weekend night Thu Jul 26 05:50:47 -0700 2007 2784326 97161 Foodandwine 3 2785670 Father's Office has steak frites for $16 or close to that. It's not a thick slab of meat but the times I've had it it's been pretty good. At lunch, Campanile has a grilled flat iron steak served with haricots verts and radicchio for $24. I liked the beef and the green beans but didn't care much for the roasted radicchio. I like Taylor's too, especially if you can convince them to salt your steak before cooking it. Thu Jul 26 10:18:33 -0700 2007 2784679 89981 Wolfgang 3 2827389 jockos! wow...havent been there in years...too bad its so far from L.A. they have great dry rub ribs too! Wed Aug 08 18:59:36 -0700 2007 2784679 79299 rickym13 2 2798774 And if you're up in Jocko/HP/Far Western territory on a weekend afternoon, you might as well drive down Broadway in Santa Maria and get some tri-tip & sides from one of the trucks there. Change from your twenty? You betcha! Bon appetit. Mon Jul 30 23:06:06 -0700 2007 2784326 71094 kb612 3 2800336 At Joko's the only thing a reservation gets you is an hour wait instead of 2+ We gave up and now go to Tahoe Joe's in S.L.O. Not Joko's quality, more like Outback but quite edible and friendly service. They don't have reservations and don't really need them but you can call in when on the way. Far Western is simple too difficult to get to from the Pismo area. Tue Jul 31 12:05:33 -0700 2007 2798774 10301 Wes 4 2850115 You don't have to drive to SLO for Tahoe Joes: check out Shaw's on Broadway in Santa Maria (across from the Santa Maria Inn). Shaw's serves an excellent Santa Maria Style barbecue (steak, ribs, seafood or chicken) and they have a lively lounge IF you need to wait for a table in the restaurant. Wed Aug 15 20:57:09 -0700 2007 2800336 119602 CentralCoastTravels 1 2786713 The Venice Room also known by many eastsiders as the "V" Room. Steak (grill yourself on the indoor grill), baked potato, green salad and interesting characters (grungy old men who exchange WWII stories or ex-mafia hookers) hanging around the bar all for under $25 a person. Can't beat that. Gotta check it out just for the cheesy old school red vinyl booths and murals on the walls. Venice Room 2428 S Garfield Ave (North of the 60 FWY) Monterey Park, CA 91754 Thu Jul 26 13:45:42 -0700 2007 2769516 14283 tatertots 1 2789949 I can't believe nobody has mentioned the Lucques Bar menu -- after 9:30 p.m., you can get steak frites for $16. If you add a market lettuce salad for $8, you've got your full dinner for $24.00, and it's a very tasty steak! http://www.lucques.com/ Fri Jul 27 13:44:53 -0700 2007 2769516 11028 DanaB 1 2790738 The BleuCheese RibEye at Dish! www.dishbreakfastlunchanddinner.com Fri Jul 27 18:20:04 -0700 2007 2769516 13137 jackattack 1 2791248 Well, I'm not saying they're the best steaks in the world, but for around twenty bucks, I've been happy so far with La Dijonaise in Culver City and really surprised with what you get for twenty bucks at Saddle Ranch (Universal or Hollywood). Sat Jul 28 02:07:20 -0700 2007 2769516 105785 fergusmccool 1 2792577 I would recommend Lonestar's Steakhouse in Tustin Ca. I think they do have a couple of other chains in Ca.You can get a pretty good steak that comes with 2 sides for under $25. I would say the quality of Outback steak house but it doesn't feel as commercialized. The high yeast ultra soft bread is my favorite. I usually have 2 of them before my meal. It's a pretty casual place with a lot of regulars. Sat Jul 28 18:23:37 -0700 2007 2769516 58442 karynx78 1 2800488 I've heard you can get a good, reasonably priced steak at The Arsenal on Pico. But I've never had one. Anyone have an opinion on The Arsenal? Tue Jul 31 12:43:58 -0700 2007 2769516 10914 PaulF 1 2802243 The menu on the web page below is different than the one Park Ave. now offers but the prices really are not much different. You really should check out the link but at these prices not alot is at risk of being lost just walking in the door and having a meal. In fact nothing is at risk because you will be more than happy. The ambiance of this place makes it a must do but the food is very good as well. I would say expect to pay maybe $20 to $30 for a nice dinner and desert. The hot cobbler ("Crumble") with fresh made ice cream is a must try. Park Ave. 11200 Beach Ave. Stanton, CA 90680 (714) 901-4400 http://www.parkavedining.com/ Tue Jul 31 22:05:40 -0700 2007 2769516 90917 JeetJet 2 2813047 Here is another one. The Northwoods Inn offers a really good and very large meal that is hard to beat. Steaks include what they call the Lumberjack Steak, Medium Size $24.95. Other steaks include the New York Steak $28.95 and the Porterhouse Steak (25 ounce) $33.95. The New York is a great steak here but most often I order the North Woods Special Platter (chicken, scallops and steak chunks) $24.95. The price of the dinner includes two salads (red cabbage and blue cheese) and cheese bread (fresh hot oven toasted bread with a cheese spread) which you can have refilled, along with more salad, if you want more. You also get a really good rice pilaf and a very large baked potato with a choice of whipped cheese butter, butter, sour cream & chives, or mushroom gravy. You will likely be taking food home. Yesterday I went there for lunch and had the Filet of Cod “sandwich” $9.95. Actually it was not a sandwich as the fish comes with two slices of cheese bread, rice pilaf and a small portion of both salads. The fish can be either deep fried or steamed. I had it steamed and it was a great lunch. In fact I ate very little for dinner last night because I was really not hungry after that lunch. This place does it right at all three locations. Northwoods http://www.clearmansrestaurants.com/northwoods.html Sat Aug 04 01:47:34 -0700 2007 2802243 90917 JeetJet 3 2830621 You're always guaranteed a good meal at Northwoods Inn. I went there for dinner last night, and had the Lumberjack Steak, Medium size with all the fixings, and then followed it up with a peach donut from Donut Man. Oh, life was good yesterday. Today, not so much...feasting on carrot sticks, and trying to figure out how to squeeze in another cardio session. Thu Aug 09 15:21:48 -0700 2007 2813047 109433 stopurmakingmehungry 4 2834177 The baked potato, with all the fixings on it, at the North Woods Inn is a big meal by itself. After reading that you had a full dinner there last night, and then went to Dounut Man for dessert, I thought to my self -- "OMG." I have never finished a full meal at the North Woods. I almost stopped reading your last sentance after you wrote that today you are, "trying to figure out how to squeeze...." I mean think of the alternative endings (squeese into my pants, squeese into my car, squeese...) I understand. Fri Aug 10 14:39:37 -0700 2007 2830621 90917 JeetJet 5 2834675 Hehehe, you're right I guess you could finish that sentence any number of ways. Nah, I didn't finish all of my dinner either, or even an entire peach donut for that matter. I'm one of those that likes to "try" everything. "Try", like I don't already know what it all tastes like. But how quickly we recover, I'm already looking forward to a trip to Tony's Little Italy for a stuffed pie on Sunday after the Angel game. Fri Aug 10 17:29:27 -0700 2007 2834177 109433 stopurmakingmehungry 1 2826873 one more... redwhite+bluezz in Pasadena has a fantastic filet. they also have a "bone-in" angus and a great Kobe burger. prices are excellent for the quality, and the ambiance is better than some of the bigger chains. plus they have yummy wine! Wed Aug 08 15:44:55 -0700 2007 2769516 117777 coquette_bette 1 2853082 I like the $15.95 Bisteck Grillé avec Frites at Taix Prime petite top sirloin Bistro style steak grilled with Maitre d’hôtel butter, served with French fries. Taix French Restaurant (213) 484-1265 http://www.taixfrench.com/dinner_menu.html I also like the $18.95 Grilled Hanger Steak with Scallion-Ginger Potato Salad, Wasabi Relish at Beacon Beacon 3280 Helms Ave Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 838-7500 http://www.beacon-la.com/ Thu Aug 16 16:47:50 -0700 2007 2769516 43482 yinyangdi