best steakhouse *bang for the buck

[buckshotbarlow]

I prefer big ed's, anything better for price per performance?

shanahansnsteakhouse is good, but 2 much $$$

[electronman1729]

Simms Steakhouse is not too bad

[kidicarus13]

I hear Columbine Steakhouse on Federal is the place to go.

[Rooskibar03]

Texas Roadhouse. Bang for buck it can't be beat.

Shanahans if I'm going big.

[BPTactical]

Salt Grass is decent and believe or not, the last couple of times I had Applebees Bourbon Street it was damn good.

[rondog]

Texas Roadhouse for me. For something different, try a chicken-fried steak with gravy, topped with sauteed onions and mushrooms. Yowza!

[DEAGLER]

I hear Columbine Steakhouse on Federal is the place to go.

Its really good. But kinda ghetto place at the same time.

[Zundfolge]

Texas Roadhouse. Bang for buck it can't be beat.
I keep hearing people swear about Texas Roadhouse, I've been to the one on 8th Street down here in The Springs 3 times, only once didn't it outright suck (and then it was ok, but nothing to write home about).

As for me, if I want a steak I can't afford to go to the places where they could beat what I could do on my grill at home.

[BPTactical]

The Columbine used to be AWESOME

[car-15]

I keep hearing people swear about Texas Roadhouse, I've been to the one on 8th Street down here in The Springs 3 times, only once didn't it outright suck (and then it was ok, but nothing to write home about).

As for me, if I want a steak I can't afford to go to the places where they could beat what I could do on my grill at home.
I'm with you, texas shithouse is the walmart of the steakhouse world, my vote would be for saltgrass.

[20X11]

Brooks for high end...avoid Elways ( worst steak I've had in a long time..had to send 2 back to the kitchen and even the third wasn't right). Hickory House in Parker is good and reasonable price (hard to not order ribs, but you can get a combo)

[TheGrey]

Ted's Montana Grill is good, but kinda spendy. I'm watching this thread for ideas of where to go. :)

[JMBD2112]

Duke's off castlepines parkway.....ate there two weeks ago and the best steak I have had in a while

[00tec]

Saltgrass... With a tall draft Shiner Bock

[BigDee]

Salt Grass is overpriced.

Dukes is a decent place if you're out that way. They switched to Sysco frozen products instead of house made vege's and deserts which really hit the quality, if they've gone back to the fresh cut house made stuff they're a great place to eat.

Outback has improved their food quite a bit as of late. Their quality was going downhill in a big way for a while but the last few times we've been they've definitely kicked it up a notch.

The Texas Roadhouse on 225 and Illif never disappoints. If you walk in expecting Morton's day aged beef you'll be sorely disappointed but if you're okay with a nice cut of beef cooked the way you want it for a good price you can not beat the road house.

[BigDee]

Ted's Montana Grill is good, but kinda spendy. I'm watching this thread for ideas of where to go. :)

Teds is also owned by Ted Turner. The same Ted Turner who created the Communist news network and thinks its a good thing that soldiers are killing themselves.

[Graves]

Columbine - bang for buck.
Salt grass impressed me the first time I went (they just opened the joint), but I got some mediocre steaks the last two visits. The absolute worst steak I've had was last weekend @ Hopps by Denver West.
Shanahans, Elway's, the Keg, or the Chophouse have served up some amazing steaks. Roadhouse...I'd rather go to chilis for a steak *bleh.

[Bailey Guns]

Black Hat Cattle Company in Kittridge. Not only is the food fantastic and reasonably priced but the service is as good as you'll get anywhere.

http://blackhatcattleco.com/index.html

[motohooligan]

Buckhorn Exchange. But I really don't like steakhouses very much. 9 times out of 10 I can make a better steak at home. Plus the meal doesn't have 5 days worth of salt in one meal.

[missionxo]

Texas Roadhouse is not bad ....for my money a few packs of marbled Rib-Eye from Costco either grilled plain or with Dillo Dust or Montreal Steak seasoning bloody rare....................[Beer]

[JerryG]

Columbine steakhouse has always been a grease pit of a place, but we seem to find ourselves always heading back there one and a while. The Texas Roadhouse in Thornton has a very good bone in ribeye. That is the only thing I ever get. I miss the Traildust steakhouse though.

[JohnTRourke]

The best thing about Texas roadhouse is the salads, that's not really a compliment for a steakhouse. Outback isn't even food.

Black Steer in Loveland is excellent beef at a reasonable steakhouse prices.

[O2HeN2]

The Summit Steakhouse (http://www.thesummitsteakhouse.com/) in Aurora. Probably not the best price/performance ratio that's out there, but I feel it's well worth it.

O2

[Metalhed]

The Keg in Lakewood
I use this place to compare other against

[JoeT]

Have you tried "Hideaway" in Westminster. It's not cheap, but they have great steak. They were using all Red Hereford cattle and switched to Angus (I liked the Hereford better, and it was different from everyone else).

If you want good and cheap. I was selling Bumpers Grill in Broomfield some kickass steaks before I moved. He runs them as a special on occasion. Bumpers is a no frills place, cold beer and great burgers (with peanut shells on the floor)...I think he was getting $9.99 for a steak I was selling to him for $7.00

[JoeT]

how about Mickey's .... A buddy of mine started selling them food a few months ago, he says they're buying some good stuff now

[sneakerd]

I've never had even halfway decent food at Mickeys. That place just plain sucks as far as I'm concerned. Never had a bad meal at Texas Roadhouse on Wads in Wheat Ridge.

[thedave1164]

I like Texas Roadhouse most of the time, I love the Salt Grass esp their potato soup.
The Black Steer in Loveland does a good sirloin.

I do prefer my own though, a nice 20oz well marbled boneless ribeye, salt and pepper grilled rare over some mesquite

[BPTactical]

I like Texas Roadhouse most of the time, I love the Salt Grass esp their potato soup.
The Black Steer in Loveland does a good sirloin.

I do prefer my own though, a nice 20oz well marbled boneless ribeye, salt and pepper grilled rare over some mesquite


Now I'm hungry.
Dammit![Bang]

[coyote3]

Emil-Lenes on Smith rd is great if you like sirloin,little pricy though.

[10mm-man]

I hear Columbine Steakhouse on Federal is the place to go.


+1^

[Stone83]

Try Emil-Lene's Steakhouse in Aurora (16000 E. Smith Rd)

Very good prices, and one of the top 2 steaks I've ever eaten...

They've been there since the 70's I think.

[Firehaus]

I had a great wood fire grilled steak at Firenze a Tavola located at 44th & Tennyson. They also had an amazing swordfish steak that was like butter. A little weird to enter through the business upstairs to get to this basement restaurant, but has a grotto feel and a quiet environment. Great for a special night out.

[Jmetz]

Try Emil-Lene's Steakhouse in Aurora (16000 E. Smith Rd)

Very good prices, and one of the top 2 steaks I've ever eaten...

They've been there since the 70's I think.

Really? Maybe it's changed. I went there around 12 years ago Dropped about $200 for my ex-wife and I and it wasn't very good. Outback makes a better steak IMO.

[2112]

Cowbobas on Evans and Federal is hit or miss. Kinda a dive, but good prices tho...

[cmailliard]

First about me, all I pretty much ever eat is Filet.

Best everyday Steakhouse - Texas Roadhouse, I have NEVER had a bad Filet there

Favorite Steakhouses I have ever been too:
Ruth Chris - different way of cooking
Old Hickory - at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashvile, good steaks but the only place I have had Blue Cheese Au Gratin Potatoes (Also my record for most expensive dinner ever)
Sodalak Beefmasters - College Station Texas, only place I don't get a Filet. You get Sirloin, Small 24oz, Medium 36 oz, or Large 48oz. And it is good

[lex137]

+1 for Simms went there last night best steak I had in a long time wife had a 10oz lobster tail. It is pricey but a nice upscale place.

[UncleDave]

For top shelf Del Friscos is far better than Shanahan's or Elway's.

[buckshotbarlow]

For top shelf Del Friscos is far better than Shanahan's or Elway's.

Crap I forgot about them...thxs

[buckshotbarlow]

I forgot to mention the flagstaff and the fort...plus the boulder cork. But nothing compares to my grilled elk steaks...

[bgouker]

My vote goes to Morton's or Del Frisco's

[sneakerd]

Thread turned from "Best Bang for the Buck Steakhouse" to "Best steak if you can afford it".[Coffee]

[JMBD2112]

Thread turned from "Best Bang for the Buck Steakhouse" to "Best steak if you can afford it".[Coffee]


HAHA yep

[gnihcraes]

Texas Roadhouse. Bang for buck it can't be beat.

Shanahans if I'm going big.

Texas Roadhouse. +1

Haven't tried shanahans yet. I have a mortons gift card if someone is going, you can have it. $26 bucks left on it or something like that. Pays for tip. :)

[Beprepared]

I Never order steak out, it's just to easy to make a great steak at home. Now Texas Roadhouse makes a killer Chicken Fried Sirloin! Speaking of Texas, if you're ever around Amarillo...
http://www.bigtexan.com/
http://www.bigtexan.com/images/Long-signnothe.png
Go big or go home!
No I got a small steak, wasn't expecting much but it was seriously the best steak I've ever had. Maybe because they actually grill instead of broil.
Just never stay at their motel...shiver.

[wARmachine15]

I've been to every high end steak place in town except Fleming's (a lot of vendor/client dinners for my job), and Capitol Grill is the best bang for the buck.

But overall (price not a factor), My opinion is this -

1. Morton's
2. Brook's
3. Shanahan's
4. Capitol Grill
5. Del Frisco's

[BuckeyeNative]

Anyone been to "The Famous" in Colorado Springs? If so, is it worth the price?

[UncleDave]

The Famous is totally worth the price. Good atmosphere, great service, and perfect steaks.

[mrstellar]

Del Friscos filet mignon is #1. Nobody can knock them of their perch.

[MarkCO]

Agree with Bailey, have eaten at all of them and BlackHat is about the only one I will order steak at anymore, at least in the Denver area. Good value and I would put them up against any of the higher priced places in Denver. Del Friscos is close but a lot more coin.

I make a better steak than most of them and spend some time on the seasonings, temp and trimming for less than 1/4 of the cost. Plus the grilled twice-baked potatoes with cherry tomatoes and fresh jalapenos can't be had anywhere else except at my house.

[newracer]

If money is not a consideration the Canyon Chop House up here in Fort Collins is great. One of the best steaks I have ever had.

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/6F88E2A1-3C6B-42E5-910E-F0F7C7BBEA65-1808-00000160104B15C7.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/newracer/media/6F88E2A1-3C6B-42E5-910E-F0F7C7BBEA65-1808-00000160104B15C7.jpg.html)

[Firehaus]

This place is decent too. http://www.steakhouse10.com/

[nynco]

Anyone tried this place before. I drive by it sometimes and have never gone in. Figured someone here has. http://www.denversteakhouse.net/

[wctriumph]

The Drover, Omaha, NE.

[RonMexico]

1. Ruth Chris' I know they closed the denver location but last time i ate there was in SLC
2. Sullivan's
3. Denver Chop house
4. Teds Montana
5. Outback
6. Texas Roadhouse

[davsel]

I Never order steak out, it's just to easy to make a great steak at home. Now Texas Roadhouse makes a killer Chicken Fried Sirloin! Speaking of Texas, if you're ever around Amarillo...
http://www.bigtexan.com/
http://www.bigtexan.com/images/Long-signnothe.png
Go big or go home!
No I got a small steak, wasn't expecting much but it was seriously the best steak I've ever had. Maybe because they actually grill instead of broil.
Just never stay at their motel...shiver.

Big Texan is a tourist trap. I passed it by dozens of times over the past 14 years - family lives in Texas. Finally, I stopped in last year and had the ABSOLUTE WORST STEAK OF MY LIFE. It looked beautiful, but chewed and tasted like a bad roast. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

[davsel]

Anyone been to "The Famous" in Colorado Springs? If so, is it worth the price?

Definitely not IMO.

For the money,
Briarhurst Manor or the Cliff House - both in Manitou Springs.

ETA:
For less money,
The Keg in Manitou Springs - never had a bad meal, reasonably priced, good atmosphere.

In a pinch,
Texas Roadhouse

Agree - best steaks come from home. Trouble is, finding a good piece of meat to start with.

[sneakerd]

That's called a good cook with a crappy piece of meat...... (last Big Texan post)

[wARmachine15]

I must have caught Sullivan's on a bad night.

And, I agree with finding a good piece of meat. Not easy. I'm a spoiled Midwesterner where you don't have to go to a specialty shop to find one.

[Firehaus]

Costco's meat is very good if you've never bought it.

[Leatherneck Hayes]

I'm a big Texas Roadhouse fan myself [Dinner]

[mrstellar]

Trouble is, finding a good piece of meat to start with.
King Soopers Angus Ribeye (See the butcher) Coarse sea salt and pepper. Grille at 400 degrees 8 minutes on each side. That beats 99% of any steakhouses out there.

[Jer]

Buckhorn Exchange.


Boom! There it is. We just went there for dinner tonight and this place was awesome. We had rattlesnake, rocky mountain oysters, ostrich, bison & Elk. Oldest restaurant in Colorado & and the history is incredible. It's like going to dinner and a museum all at once since they're celebrating their 120th year. The bar was made in Germany in 1837 and shipped over and then brought in by ox cart. The Colorado liquor license is literally #1. This place is great and if you haven't been you must go.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gmRWucCiK_E/UYdDEF5yohI/AAAAAAAAGQI/pzAMS6FTFVw/s1024/IMAG1190_1.jpg

[Bailey Guns]

Agree - best steaks come from home. Trouble is, finding a good piece of meat to start with.

Toni's. We can't afford to buy meat there too often...but when we can it's worth it.

[JohnTRourke]

King Soopers Angus Ribeye (See the butcher) Coarse sea salt and pepper. Grille at 400 degrees 8 minutes on each side. That beats 99% of any steakhouses out there.

your food reviewing privileges have been revoked.
King soopers has terrible meat
terrible. (may be no better than safeway but i don't happen to shop at safeway)

King soopers meat if it was FREE would not be worth it.
Find a real butcher, they are around and get real meat. worth every penny. (Frank's in Longmont, Wally's in Broomfield, not sure of others)

[MarkCO]

Safeway has better meat than King Soopers. Costco is better yet (if you can stand the DNC donations). I'll go to the butcher shop for company sometimes but not always. [ROFL1]

[kawiracer14]

The Palm is pretty good for an expensive chain.

[mtnhigh]

Salt Grass for sure. The only problem is.. all of you have figured that out.. and now i have to wait to get a table!

[Rooskibar03]

Cooking at home. First choice is my local butcher, Gormet Meat and Sausage. I bought a side of beef and Im slowly working through that. If i dont want to wait to thaw something, Tonis or Costco.

Wont eat a steak from a grocery store, or worse yet, Walmart where my in laws used to buy steak from.

[jreifsch80]

that steak house next to sapp bro east of cheyenne is pretty good but my favorite has to be the charcoal broiler on hwy 14 in ft collins

[jreifsch80]

Safeway has better meat than King Soopers. Costco is better yet (if you can stand the DNC donations). I'll go to the butcher shop for company sometimes but not always. [ROFL1]

if you're buying beef at the big stores in colorado it is generally either coming from excel in ft morgan or JBS in greeley. while some stores might vary from what they get they are all generally the same grades.

i'm a livestock nutritional consultant so i like to get my beef from the feedlots i work with(specifically from one who's kid was on the university of wyoming cattle judging team).....some of the best beef you'll ever have for about 2-2.50 per pound 45 day aged and processed :)

[DangerLee_Industries]

Western trails out my way has great prime rib and steaks. [Beer]

[mrstellar]

<p>

your food reviewing privileges have been revoked. King soopers has terrible meat terrible. (may be no better than safeway but i don&#39;t happen to shop at safeway) King soopers meat if it was FREE would not be worth it. Find a real butcher, they are around and get real meat. worth every penny. (Frank&#39;s in Longmont, Wally&#39;s in Broomfield, not sure of others)</p>
<p>
I get my meat from Tonys Market in Castle Pines. However, the best alernative I have found which is less expensive is the Angus at King Soopers. I wont change my review on that. Next time Im up north Ill stop by one of the places you mentioned. Thanks for the recommendations.</p>

[UncleDave]

Ranch foods direct in the springs has great quality beef and buffalo meat. They also deliver.

[Gman]

Went to Shanihan's last night for my B-day. Had a pretty good NY strip. Their house salad balsamic vinaigrette is very nice with a fresh basil flavor. The lemon cake for dessert was dynamite. I need to go back to Del Frisco's to compare again. That's my usual go-to for a fancy evening out.

I usually do steaks at home. No need to fire up the grill. I use a smokin' hot cast iron skillet that's preheated with the oven to 500 degrees. Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper on the steaks and pan seared on the range with a little butter for several minutes on each side and then into the oven for a few minutes to finish. Let the meat rest for a few minutes before you cut into it and it's very tasty and juicy.

The wife knows someone who's in the meat business and in addition to Tony's, they also serve many of the Sam's clubs in the area. Their choice Angus meats are very good.

I also get my pork loin ribs from them and they are dynamite.

[losttrail]

Grass fed Black Angus that I get from my brother in MT every year ($2.65/lb last year, processed, wrapped & frozen. We buy either 1/2 or whole steer) , Canola oil, sea salt & cracked pepper, grilled on my grill. Drop a spat of real butter on and rest 5 minutes.

[spongejosh]

This place is decent too. http://www.steakhouse10.com/

Steakhouse 10 is my vote. Although best bang for your buck is grilling it yourself.

[gnihcraes]

Teds Montanna Grill - Belmar.

[Great-Kazoo]

King Soopers Angus Ribeye (See the butcher) Coarse sea salt and pepper. Grille at 400 degrees 8 minutes on each side. That beats 99% of any steakhouses out there.

EIGHT MIN PER SIDE.!!!!!!!!!! SON THAT'S A HANGING OFFENSE


Boom! There it is. We just went there for dinner tonight and this place was awesome. We had rattlesnake, rocky mountain oysters, ostrich, bison & Elk. Oldest restaurant in Colorado & and the history is incredible. It's like going to dinner and a museum all at once since they're celebrating their 120th year. The bar was made in Germany in 1837 and shipped over and then brought in by ox cart. The Colorado liquor license is literally #1. This place is great and if you haven't been you must go.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gmRWucCiK_E/UYdDEF5yohI/AAAAAAAAGQI/pzAMS6FTFVw/s1024/IMAG1190_1.jpg

A great place when you have extra coin


your food reviewing privileges have been [B]revoked.
King soopers has terrible meat
terrible. (may be no better than safeway but i don't happen to shop at safeway)

King soopers meat if it was FREE would not be worth it.
Find a real butcher, they are around and get real meat. worth every penny. (Frank's in Longmont, Wally's in Broomfield, not sure of others)


REVOKED?? see my reply. He should be hanged. If it ain't bleeding , mooing and still kicking you just made beef jerky.

For a "real" butcher we drive to Arapaho Meats in louisville. Friend of ours (Dustin) owns the place and the steaks are cut with your fork. The pork chops are nice and juicy too.

When you pay $12+ for a nice cut of meat for us it's worth the drive.

I see there's a "butcher" on Harmony rd i want to check out. Also Choice City Deli (been a while) has some very nice cuts of meat.

[soldier-of-the-apocalypse]

My house, my precut 2" ribeye, on my weber, with my apple wood, best steak in town

[Ah Pook]

Can't remember the last time I went out for a steak. Sorry.

About a 1/4 of the restaurants in this thread I've been to and will never go back.

[UncleDave]

EIGHT MIN PER SIDE.!!!!!!!!!! SON THAT'S A HANGING OFFENSE

As my father said, "That's a sin!! No more than a minute on each side! Let the flavor of the beef come through, for god's sake don't ruin it!