compare steak between skyline and tulip steak house

[bpongtor]

this is for the toronto crowd.....

has anyone eaten at the skyline restaurant (1426 queen st. W) and
at the tulip steakhouse (1606 queen st. E) ???

we are trying to decide on which restaurant to go to for lunch.
the skyline is alot closer (5mins) than the tulip (20mins).

i specifically would like to know, if available, what is the difference in
their steak dinners, in terms of the meat quality, taste, and cooking...

thanx in advance...

bp

[Googs]

This only answers your question if you look at it sideways. If you're looking for diner style steak, why not try Seniors on Yonge just south of St Clair?
http://www.torontoplus.ca/bars_restau...

[beth maher]

I love the Tulip, but it is not fancy, or exotic in the slightest (so if you're looking for novelty don't look there). I recommend the steak sandwich, the steak is tender and savory and served on pliant white bread that soaks up the juices. Mostly, It's a good deal at seven bucks.

But really, the thing to order is the meat sauce spaghetti. The sauce is cooked all day with the drippings and scraps from the steak. The pasta is, yes, a little overcooked, (so if you're an Italian who need your pasta to be al dente, you might want to avoid it) but if you don't mind that, it's wonderful. The pie (in particular the Lemon Cream) is also good, so save room for that.

It's really a nostalgic place. If you grew up in the Toronto I did, of white bread and overcooked spaghetti, it's delicious in a comforting, old fashioned way. It is what it is, I guess.

[pearlD]

and more power to them Beth Maher! It is truly my first choice for a trip down memory lane!

[childofthestorm]

The Skyline is not very good for anything besides breakfast, I work across from it. And live close to the Tulip - I'm a fan of their beef. If it's one vs. the other, definitely Tulip.

[Davedigger]

Seriously? Skyline is bad? I've been driving by there for ages and thought it looked like a great greasy spoon. We were planning to go on Friday. :(

[erly]

Skyline has been a Parkdale fixture for at least 35 years, and run by the same people, First two brothers, and now one..
It was a typical diner for past time cravings, such as hot beef or Chicken sandwiches on white bread, smothered with gravy and homemade mash, BLT, etc..
It has deteriorated quite a bit as of late, but you still get the same "cheeky" and very efficient wait staff
But Steak?????

[childofthestorm]

God no, absolutely I would not eat steak at the Skyline.

Skyline is what is is. Breakfast is good. Club sandwich is good. But is always pretty dead in there, whereas Tulip thrives. The steaks at the Tulip are a big draw.

[Davedigger]

No, no. No steak at the Skyline. I was thinking more along the lines of a club or roast beef sandwich, a milk-shake perhaps.

[childofthestorm]

The club is very good. Real chicken, crispy bacon. Not a huge fan of their fries though, they're like those chunky Cavendish steak fries.

[Dimbulb]

The owner of Purple Onion on Dundas in the Junction used to be a line-cook at the Tulip. Similar menus/prices. A bit fancier decor-wise than either, but not by much!

[embee]

TheTulip is a great diner, but I've never been as impressed as others have about their steaks. Big, and not outrageously expensive, but very ordinary steaks with less than ordinary sides.

[bpongtor]

embee;
funny you should say that...i think you hit the mark with your comment.
the steak is okay, but the rest of the plate does not match even the steak.
thanx for your input...
bp