Chicken Fried Steak.
I'm sorry if the concept offends anyone's yankee sensibilities. But tough luck. I'm craving the good stuff. Any ideas? I'll drive as far as Joisey.
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sgordon
May 22, 2010 08:23 AM
The best I've had in NYC was at the Brooklyn Star, hands down - sadly, they're temporarily closed while they reconstruct from a fire last February.
Other good ones:
Braeburn (I think it's a once a week special)
Essex (brunch only)
Sidecar (Brooklyn, also brunch only) -
Lobo in Brooklyn has a damn fine Chicken Fried Steak. I have also had Duke's at both their Manhattan locations, and Lobo's is better. Lobo has two locations, one in Park Slope, and another in Cobble Hill. I prefer the Cobble Hill one and they have great outdoor seating in the Summer.
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bigjeff
Mar 30, 2010 02:44 PM
just saw some pictures of the chicken-fried steak at Georgia's Eastside BBQ in LES:
http://www.tastygoodtimes.com/2010/03...looks amazing that crust!
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I'm from TX too. CFS in NYC isn't very good, you're looking at a 6/10 at best. I heard Duke's was ok, which means it's probably very mediocre at best. Chili's is Chili's. I wouldn't trust Brother Jimmy's (their regular food is barely passable) and Cowgirl's is very so-so as well. Acme tends to be bland and a little bit tough but is an ok alternative, gravy is very heavy and lacks proper seasoning.
Never tried Bubby's or Cracker Barrels. My friend once told me Micky Mantle's had CFS and got me excited, but he's not a foodie, so I probably wouldn't trust him.
Good luck, it's tough to find. If all else fails, Acme might be your best bet, but don't expect too much and you won't be disappointed.
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It's true. Chili's has one of the better chicken fried steaks out there. Let me know if you find anything else, I'm still looking for a good non-chain version of this dish.
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re: jessmartin
jm,
Not a recommendation, but a story of sorts.
A local pub in Bogota, NJ.....named Pub 101, had "Chicken Fried Steak" available for a lunch special one day when I happened to be there. It's a popular spot with locals, but the first time I was there for food or drink. I asked the server if the special was recommended and she told me it was a piece of Filet Mignon, deep fried with gravy, and very popular....others loved it. I decided to give it a go.
What was served was actually a piece of Filet somewhat pounded thin, covered in Italian Bread Crumbs, deep fried and topped with Brown Gravy.
Although the steak was tender and tasty........at least the Chain versions try to be traditional with their versions.
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re: jessmartin
chef chicklet
Jul 15, 2008 03:43 PM
I'm curious over here since it one of my favorite foods.. but, in CA all they have at chilis is chicken friend chicken, or am I wrong...I got it there last time about a year ago...as long as it comes out piping hot its decent.
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ah the age old chicken fried steak in new york question.
coming from texas i've still yet to find the perfect chicken fried steak in new york...
so tender you dont need a knife, smooth flour gravy (not the weird mushroom gravy yanks like to smother it with) and heaps of yummy mashed taters to accompany. it's been rough and a delicious chicken fried steak is my go to hangover meal.
but...here's what i've found...cowgirl hall of fame...its a full on steak thats been fried. its not ground up or pounded very much so it's a bit different than the original. extra delicious batter and gravy but i can't make it past the texture thing.
chili's....ugh...i hate to say it but they do actually have a very delicious version. it is definitely not organic or local in any way but it is pretty dang good.
acme on great jones has a very tasty chicken fried steak as well and they also have yummy bloody marys to boot.
i hope that helps!!
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bigjeff
Mar 12, 2008 01:09 PM
ya cracker barrel is actually kinda good; and I concur w/ Duke's and . . . I think my first CFS was at Chili's as well. funny.
had a really sloppy one at chat n' chew; not sure I'd recommend it but it was gloriously fried, with a nice fatty steak inside. 'twas good; can't believe I ate the whole thing.
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I had spoke about this on one of the other boards. Cracker Barrel makes a delicious chicken fried steak. Their sawmill gravy is rich and thick and scrumtpious. It's served with fresh biscuits, and I believe two veggies. I had the fried okra, greenbeans and mashed potatoes. I was shocked at how good it was. I had mine in Maryland, but I hear there is in Fishkill, NY. There's also one in Jersey and Milford Ct. All about 35-40 miles from southern westchester. Best part, I think the whole thing was like $12
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re: jhopp217
Jhopp,
I agree with your recommendation of Cracker Barrel.....the best part is they offer it for breakfast. Sometimes when I have to meet someone in Western Jersey for golf, we meet at a Cracker Barrel location. There's one on Interstate 78 in Clinton Exit 15 and one on Interstate 80 Exit 30 in Mount Arlington.
Even Perkins and IHOP have good versions.
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Coming from the midwest, I understand the appreciation of a good chicken fried steak. I haven't found a midwestern one in the NYC area yet. I have found a NYC version, though, at Bubby's Pie Factory.
The breading's lighter and is more seasoned. I don't think it's served w/ chicken gravy either. Although it's different from what you're looking for, it might suffice.
If you're willing to drive for one, why not just make one at home? It's a lot less work.
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Dare I suggest this, for the recommendation is at a National Chain Restaurant.....
Chili's offers it on their everyday menu, It's the only place I can think of that has it. There are locations in Joisey. The closest ones for you are:
Paramus @ The Garden State Mall
Seacaucus off Route 3
East Rutherford on Route 17 near the Meadowlands,
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rootytooty, I wondered the same thing awhile back. I 'think' I found out that I was restricted to truck stops -- do you know of any in the tristate area?
There is one Southern restaurant in Westchester -- one! -- that I know of, and my beloved chicken fried steak is not on the menu. Heck, I even tried making it myself, to no avail.
I've had it where it was born, and it is to die for. One of my favorite meals in the entire world.
