where to get the best steak?!?!?!?

[GQBalla]

hehe since i just love my steaks i was wondering where everyone would recommend i go for good steaks?

[Weapon_R]

Keg - there is slightly better but overall the best value for what you pay.

[saiyajin]

i heard bearsden is quite good havnt tried it personally tho

[EK 2.0]

rated in order...

Hy's

Carver's

and the Keg

[USED]

Vintage chophouse :thumbsup:

[GQBalla]

wow hey lot of people that love their steaks on here fast ass response!

could i get some address to these places?

[Genjuro]

my faves:
1. Keg - @ macleod trail
2. Smugglers Inn - @ macleod trail

[legendboy]

earls steak is better than the keg imo

[dennisaur]

i like smuggler's inn and the keg myself:thumbsup:

[Ben]

Originally posted by Weapon_R
Keg



Originally posted by EK 2.0
rated in order...

and the Keg



Originally posted by Genjuro
my faves:
1. Keg - @ macleod trail




Originally posted by dennisaur
the keg myself


Are you guys kidding me?

The thread is "BEST STEAK" not "a Steak"

Hy's, Caesars are really good. and I was happy with Vintage...

The Keg is sooo overrated. Steaks are 7/10 at best compared to true steakhouses.

[GSR Zero]

Hy's or Caesar's has some amazing steaks.

[nambis]

Originally posted by Ben

Are you guys kidding me?

The thread is "BEST STEAK" not "a Steak"
.

LMFAO

these guys apparently have no clue what a good steak is

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by Ben
Are you guys kidding me?

The thread is "BEST STEAK" not "a Steak"

Hy's, Caesars are really good. and I was happy with Vintage...

The Keg is sooo overrated. Steaks are 7/10 at best compared to true steakhouses.


Ben, I just personally have a HUGE soft spot for the "baseball" steak at the Keg...which is why I rated it third of my "regular" steakhouses...

[boostless]

caesars :thumbsup:

[Sorrik]

Smuggler's Inn all the way :thumbsup:

Be sure to try the steak soup mmmmmmmmmmmm :drool:

[tjtd00]

has to be at the catus club
12 ounce blackened creole, its the best

[Impreza]

Hy's, Caesar's, Carver's are all good!

Smugglers isn't that great IMO, especially after you have had a good steak from one of the above restaurants.

[Vdub_girl]

Best steak and prime rib I ever had was at a German restaurant in Cranbrook BC. Smuggler's is pretty good. Making it at home is always great too, that way it's cooked to perfection.

[bigboom]

Originally posted by EK 2.0



Ben, I just personally have a HUGE soft spot for the "baseball" steak at the Keg...which is why I rated it third of my "regular" steakhouses...

i completely agree...the baseball steak by far is one of my favorite.

[GQBalla]

Hy's, Caesar's, Carver's

could i get some address on these????

definately want to try them out!

hehe i could make them at home but i sometimes just like goin out for steak!

[Lex350]

Yes, the high end places have a great steak. You also pay for it. The wife and I like the keg because you can get an above average steak for a good price everytime yo go there. I have never had a bad steak there.

[t-im]

Originally posted by Ben
Are you guys kidding me?

The thread is "BEST STEAK" not "a Steak"

Hy's, Caesars are really good. and I was happy with Vintage...

The Keg is sooo overrated. Steaks are 7/10 at best compared to true steakhouses.


Originally posted by nambis


LMFAO

these guys apparently have no clue what a good steak is

:thumbsup:

Keg for best steak? I don't think so.

I love Caesars + Vintage...My last few trips to Hy's hasn't been that great..and same with Smugglers.

[BebeAphrodite]

Originally posted by t-im
My last few trips to Hy's hasn't been that great..and same with Smugglers.

Smugglers has never been good for me... it has always tasted pretty bland. I find the same with Keg steaks, not the kind of flavour that I like because I find it has no flavour but the best lobster I've had in a while was from the Keg.

Recently, I had one of the best steaks I've ever had in my life at Sugo... very surprising considering it's an Italian restaurant and not a steak house, but it was melt in your mouth perfection!!!

Hys (mmMmm)
Caesars
Cattle Baron
Vintage
Chicago Chophouse (sooo much better after the renos)

And...I also love Joey's steaks

[SI-vic]

Originally posted by BebeAphrodite

And...I also love Joey's steaks

surprisingly very good steak at a cheap price.

I thought Carvers and Saltlick had great steaks.

[l8braker]

CEASARS!!!

mmmm, my mouth is watering............ ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhh/

[Rockski]

hit up dantes if your ever in edmonton, i LOVE thier steak:drool:

[colinderksen]

Make sure they serve Sterling Silver. It will be from my old man's slaughter plant (Cargill out in High River). It is the top 10% of AAA.

[^SkylinE^]

The cattle barron down south in sundance !!! Amazing!!

[t-im]

Originally posted by ^SkylinE^
The cattle barron down south in sundance !!! Amazing!!

I agree. Very reasonably priced also.

[JordanEG6]

Originally posted by l8braker
CEASARS!!!

mmmm, my mouth is watering............ ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhh/

:werd: X 10!! best STEAK EVAR!! order the 550gram t-bone. CAUTION: you'll probably be shitting bricks because there is SO MUCH MEAT and comes with french onion soup and a stuffed potato. GOOD STUFF :drool:

[Ben]

I love Caesars, Here's a review I wrote for it a while back:

http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=70439

[Daxin]

CATTLE BARONS!!!! In sundance, 2 min drive from my house.

I think the Kegs steaks are over rated and they can't seem to cook Medium rare. Always comes out too rare or medium well. God damn.

Another good place to get steaks is Tony Roma's. There, they ask you to cut into the steak right when you get it to see if it is cooked to your liking. I had to return it once.

[Kirbs17]

Chicago Chophouse is the best. A little pricey, but there top sirloin and prime rib steaks are the best Ive had in Calgary.

Other good choice's:

Saltlik
The Keg (The Sirloin Oscar is amazing!!)
Carvers

[civic_stylez]

keg for me!:thumbsup:

[69cougar]

Originally posted by colinderksen
Make sure they serve Sterling Silver. It will be from my old man's slaughter plant (Cargill out in High River). It is the top 10% of AAA.

:hijack:

That's the meat that they sell at Sobeys now!

[syeve]

Originally posted by Kirbs17
Chicago Chophouse is the best. A little pricey, but there top sirloin and prime rib steaks are the best Ive had in Calgary.



:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Hy's and Cesars...Have been to both dozens of times, both world class IMO. Alberta beef baby!

Steve

[dericer]

Originally posted by syeve


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Hy's and Cesars...Have been to both dozens of times, both world class IMO. Alberta beef baby!

Steve

2nd that.

Makes the Keg look like a slop house.

[abyss]

All the times I'd been to the Keg I was rather unimpressed by the steak. I do like the tomato though. I'd rather go to the Reef and Beef in the hood than the Keg, we always get great service and the steaks are always great whenever we go. I love Smugglers but I always end up ordering the prime rib instead of steak cause it's just so darn good.

[89coupe]

If you truly want the best steak possible, find a place that serves Kobe Beef. They only place that comes to mind is Sakana Grill. I know they serve it in sushi style but I'm not sure if you can order a grilled steak or not? I do know they have steak on their menu but whether its Kobe Beef or not I cannot say. Be prepared to pay $$$

[dericer]

Originally posted by abyss
All the times I'd been to the Keg I was rather unimpressed by the steak. I do like the tomato though. I'd rather go to the Reef and Beef in the hood than the Keg, we always get great service and the steaks are always great whenever we go. I love Smugglers but I always end up ordering the prime rib instead of steak cause it's just so darn good.


Man, nobody knows about Reef and Beef.

Good call.

[Kirbs17]

Originally posted by syeve


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Hy's and Cesars...Have been to both dozens of times, both world class IMO. Alberta beef baby!

Steve

Dont get me wrong, Hy's is good, better than Cesars, but I preferred Chigaco Chophouse much better

[SiG Baby]

Vintage is my favorite steak

[fcuk_it]

Originally posted by abyss
All the times I'd been to the Keg I was rather unimpressed by the steak. I do like the tomato though. I'd rather go to the Reef and Beef in the hood than the Keg, we always get great service and the steaks are always great whenever we go. I love Smugglers but I always end up ordering the prime rib instead of steak cause it's just so darn good.


yaaa... reef and beef is the shit... you can't beat the $4.95 steak sandwich or the $18.99 steak and ribs....

[asp integra]

being in calgary is pretty much steak capital of the world so ur guarenteed to find a good steak at alot of restauraunts, but i think the best steak in town has to be caesars (sp) its the most amazing, best tasting, melt in your mouth steak in the city, wow im hungry now!

[Chandler_Racing]

Originally posted by GSR Zero
Hy's or Caesar's has some amazing steaks.
Exactly. The 'large" fillet from Caesers is my favorite, that and the French onion soup.

[Sorath]

i work at smugglers, personally i think their steaks are really good but not the best, i`d say caesar has the best in calgary

[likwid]

Eventhough its primarily a seafood restaurant, Oceana has the best steak I have ever eaten.

[Rav4Guy]

Depends on how much money you want to spend. I'm sure if you pull out the big bucks.. there are a couple places around town. All previously stated of course.

For a decent meal? The Keg or Smugglers.

[69cougar]

Has anyone tried the Red Carpet Steak House??

[kenny]

I don't know if its because im a cheap fucker or simply not picky when eating, but I really like the steaks at Joeys. When I eat a steak at a "fancier" place, its better, but not significant enough for me to go there.

[dericer]

Since you can't eat atmosphere.

Dover Pizza, 52nd and Memorial.

[89coupe]

The best steak I have ever had at any restaurant is the Gasthaus in Kimberly 1-250-427-4851

The best steak I have ever had period was on my barbecue ;)

[cherpintow]

I have to say Caesars is the best steak in the city.... And if you happen to order cheese toast with your meal, you will never taste better bread.

[89coupe]

Which Caesars are you guys referring to? Cause the downtown location is absolutely terrible! I've never been to Macleod Tr location. But if its anything like their downtown location you couldn't pay me to eat there.

[syeve]

Originally posted by 89coupe
The best steak I have ever had period was on my barbecue ;)

:werd:

I want to change my vote

[googe]

Originally posted by 89coupe
Which Caesars are you guys referring to? Cause the downtown location is absolutely terrible! I've never been to Macleod Tr location. But if its anything like their downtown location you couldn't pay me to eat there.

weird, why? ive had it a few times and id be surprised to find better!

[Ben]

Originally posted by 89coupe
Which Caesars are you guys referring to? Cause the downtown location is absolutely terrible! I've never been to Macleod Tr location. But if its anything like their downtown location you couldn't pay me to eat there.

Well you sir, got assfucked by the looks of it.

You'll be hard pressed to find someone whom will agree with that statement. not sure what happened, but thats the first BAD thing I've ever heard about Caesars. Especially to say you couldn't be paid to eat there.

Sucks you missed out...one of the top ranked steak joints in Canada.

[89coupe]

Well I probably have lunch at the downtown location at least twice a year over the last 11 years (not by choice) and everytime I have been there the steak was marginal at best.

Maybe you diehard Caesar guys don't know what you are missing elsewhere...LOL.


Originally posted by Ben


Well you sir, got assfucked by the looks of it.

You'll be hard pressed to find someone whom will agree with that statement. not sure what happened, but thats the first BAD thing I've ever heard about Caesars. Especially to say you couldn't be paid to eat there.

Sucks you missed out...one of the top ranked steak joints in Canada.

[Genjuro]

ok so where is this ceasers ?

anyone tried New York New York?


Ben:
i said i like keg cause I like keg.. its mo. you like what you like.
your arguement is like coke vs pepsi.

[Ben]

Originally posted by Genjuro

your arguement is like coke vs pepsi.

Yeah, it's people opinion, I'll give you that, however my argument would be more like Presidents Choice Pop, versus Pepsi.

Both are colas, one is more expensive, both are basically the same thing, but the name brand stuff (coke/pepsi) taste better.

The odd person wont agree, however statistically, you'll be happier with your steak from Caesars, and other like menued/similar cost establishments, over a cookie cutter yuppy chain like the Keg.


Originally posted by 89coupe
Well I probably have lunch at the downtown location at least twice a year over the last 11 years (not by choice) and everytime I have been there the steak was marginal at best.

Maybe you diehard Caesar guys don't know what you are missing elsewhere...LOL.




Welp, not sure what I can say about that...sucks to hear, frankly I could care less, as I have no affiliations with any restaurants in Calgary, other than what you've experienced is NOT the norm...to have a shitty steak from there 22 times...thats impossible IMO. But, maybe you just look for something else in a steak than most people. :dunno:


I will continue taking friends and family there, as we have never once had a bad experience, food or service.

[dericer]

Originally posted by 89coupe
Well I probably have lunch at the downtown location at least twice a year over the last 11 years (not by choice) and everytime I have been there the steak was marginal at best.

Maybe you diehard Caesar guys don't know what you are missing elsewhere...LOL.




Do you get sirloin, or New York cuts?

Those cuts are marginal cuts anyways. A resteraunt is only as good as it's beef (a quote from my uncle who owned a deli)

But I agree. Coke vs. Pepsi

Besides, Coke is way better :D

[89coupe]

I just had lunch at Sakana Grill today and I was talking with one of the restaurant managers and he confirmed with me that from time to time they bring in a batch of Kobe Beef. If you want the best cut of beef possible I suggest you phone Sakana Grill and ask when their next shippment comes in and have them grill you up a nice 10oz steak.

For those that are not familiar...

Go here www.kobe-beef.com

[LowRiderHD2000]

The Bears Den also cooks a good steak.

Try the Bears Den Trio. :thumbsup:

[googe]

Originally posted by 89coupe

Maybe you diehard Caesar guys don't know what you are missing elsewhere...LOL.


fair enough, i should check out some other places...but even so, can you honestly describe it as "absolutely terrible"? thats gotta be an over exaggeration :)

[Genjuro]

ceasers = where?
i'll go tommorow

[Ben]

Originally posted by Genjuro
ceasers = where?
i'll go tommorow

512 4th Ave SW

[89coupe]

I'm really picky about how my steak is cooked. Most restaurants end up cooking it too much, including Caesars. A steak should be rare, not medium rare, not medium, not well done. Anything above rare is dog scraps IMO. :D


Originally posted by googe


fair enough, i should check out some other places...but even so, can you honestly describe it as "absolutely terrible"? thats gotta be an over exaggeration :)

[anyone]

The Metropolitan Grill on 8th ave has amazing steaks. There is one labled "The Metropolitan Sirloin" which is an 8oz. steak with 2 massive prawns. The Prawns look like lobster tails they're so huge, and covered in Bernaise sauce, its amazing.

One thing I'd like to clear up, Saltlik and Joey's get the same cut of beef as they're brother companies. Both very good steaks.

I agree with the acclaim regarding Kobe Beef. I haven't heard of a steak which more care taken to assure its quality.

[CRX-R]

Reef and Beef is good but,

1. Ceasars
2. Cattle Baron
3. Chophouse

[CRX-R]

The keg is for people who order their steaks anywhere over medium

[Nissanaddict]

I've heard good things bout the baron. I should go there. It's walking distance from me.

[Tyler883]

Rotten Ronnies doesn't have them because that would be a McSteak. j/k

[digi355]

Hy's by far but i am a sucker for the old baseball steak from the Keg as well.

[climer]

Wow !

A thread about steaks and not one mention of the Steak Pit in Bragg Creek ? That's one of the only reasons I go there these days. :bigpimp:

[dragonone]

hy's, caesar's, metropolitan grill
like someone else said, it's best steak, not value steak
and i can't believe someone mentioned sakana here, wtf, it's like one of the worst places for jap food

[phreezee]

Going to try Caesar's tonight! I'll report back.
She's having The Ultimate, and I'll be having the T-Bone.

As for appetizer?
Scampi – Garlic or Breaded with Chef’s Sauce
OR
Barbecue Ribs?

Dessert: Homemade Cheesecake

[sputnik]

Originally posted by phreezee
Going to try Caesar's tonight! I'll report back.
She's having The Ultimate, and I'll be having the T-Bone.

As for appetizer?
Scampi – Garlic or Breaded with Chef’s Sauce
OR
Barbecue Ribs?

Dessert: Homemade Cheesecake

Why would you go to a place like Caesars and order a T-Bone? Those are the steaks I buy when I have too many people over and dont want to buy a tenderloin.

I would go with the Filet Mignon personally. Guaranteed to melt in your mouth.

As for appetizers, when I go with the guys from work we usually polish off a couple orders of cheese toast. I think it has crack in it because we cant get enough. Scampi should never be breaded (unless you are at Long John Silver's) go with garlic butter.

[phreezee]

Thanks for the advice! I was gonna get the T-bone, cause you get 2 cuts in 1 steak... I can always steal some of her filet I guess... I may change my mind from your advice.:thumbsup:

Ever have the Ribs appetizer? Should I even consider it?

[89coupe]

Cause they are the only place I know of that brings in Kobe Beef...smartass.


Originally posted by dragonone
hy's, caesar's, metropolitan grill
like someone else said, it's best steak, not value steak
and i can't believe someone mentioned sakana here, wtf, it's like one of the worst places for jap food

[dragonone]

yeah i'm sure it tastes really gd there too fucker

[dimsum125]

SMUGGLER'S INN
It's HEAVEN:thumbsup:

[DuPont]

Carvers
Cattle Baron
Saw Mill on Gateway Ave in Edmonton.

Anyone ever have the "Calgary Cut" at Nicks' on Crowchild? 30oz!! :D

[2000_SI]

Originally posted by DuPont
Carvers
Cattle Baron
Saw Mill on Gateway Ave in Edmonton.

Anyone ever have the "Calgary Cut" at Nicks' on Crowchild? 30oz!! :D

:werd: to Cattle Baron, especaily the one in Sundance...:drool:

[phreezee]

Went to Caesar's last night, and honestly, it was good but not great.

Had the ribs for appetizers, and they were tender and the sauce was ok. Her lobster was good, as was her filet. My T-bone was ok, the New York strip was really tender but the tenderloin was tough.

Nothing memorable, as I've had better... but then again I paid more for those times LOL.

They still get a :thumbsup: from me, but it won't be high on my list to visit again anytime soon.

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by phreezee
Went to Caesar's last night, and honestly, it was good but not great.

Had the ribs for appetizers, and they were tender and the sauce was ok. Her lobster was good, as was her filet. My T-bone was ok, the New York strip was really tender but the tenderloin was tough.

Nothing memorable, as I've had better... but then again I paid more for those times LOL.

They still get a :thumbsup: from me, but it won't be high on my list to visit again anytime soon.

Ain't that the truth. It's good, the atmosphere is incredible but there are better places.

[89coupe]

Exactly.

I'm willing to bet the people who are raving about Caesars are people who have never tried anywhere else. Suckers:rofl:

[sputnik]

Originally posted by phreezee
Went to Caesar's last night, and honestly, it was good but not great.

Had the ribs for appetizers, and they were tender and the sauce was ok. Her lobster was good, as was her filet. My T-bone was ok, the New York strip was really tender but the tenderloin was tough.

Nothing memorable, as I've had better... but then again I paid more for those times LOL.

They still get a :thumbsup: from me, but it won't be high on my list to visit again anytime soon.

Didnt I tell you NOT to get the t-bone and to get the filet instead?

How did you get your steak done?

Did you get the cheese toast?

[sputnik]

To be honest though. When it comes to overall experience. I prefer the Keg. More casual atmosphere and pretty consistant steaks.

There is one in Toronto on King St that feels like an upscale Barlow Cactus Club... has Earls caliber waitresses and plasma screens behind the bar. Really nice place.

[Ben]

Originally posted by 89coupe
Exactly.

I'm willing to bet the people who are raving about Caesars are people who have never tried anywhere else. Suckers:rofl:

Meh, I've already said it might not be for everyone. But I've slutted myself out to a LOT of restaurants in and around town, and HAVE tried something else. I only get the rib eye at Caesars however, so I cant speak for the rest of them.

Stop being a complete prick about it BTW. :dunno:


And one more thing, as Sputnik said earlier...why the t-bone? So many far superior cuts than that.

[phreezee]

Like I said, I wanted to try all three of their cuts in one night. I did get to try their filet. From previous experience, I've had better filet mignon.

[sputnik]

Originally posted by phreezee
Like I said, I wanted to try all three of their cuts in one night. I did get to try their filet. From previous experience, I've had better filet mignon.

How did you get your steaks done?

[89coupe]

LOL...I'm just poking fun...relax ;)


Originally posted by Ben


Meh, I've already said it might not be for everyone. But I've slutted myself out to a LOT of restaurants in and around town, and HAVE tried something else. I only get the rib eye at Caesars however, so I cant speak for the rest of them.

Stop being a complete prick about it BTW. :dunno:


And one more thing, as Sputnik said earlier...why the t-bone? So many far superior cuts than that.

[Ben]

Originally posted by 89coupe
LOL...I'm just poking fun...relax ;)



Actually I can appreciate that. :thumbsup:

Have a good weekend man.

[GTS Jeff]

Only in Alberta would Steak be the cause of so much animosity. :)

[sputnik]

One of my favorite steakhouses in Alberta is still the Sawmill in Edmonton.

However thats due to their homemade steaksauce.

:drool:

[phreezee]

Originally posted by sputnik


How did you get your steaks done?

I asked for it rare, but admittedly I think it came out more on the medium to medium-rare side. That would be the restaurants fault. As for service, I'm used to getting a quality check after a few bites but this guy asked "how was it?" when he picked up our plates.

[jackylau]

Hy's, Caesars

[kiwi]

mmm... Alberta beef... :drool:

Maybe it's all just in my head, but I was in Toronto for a week, & everytime we ordered something with beef in it, the meat tasted so weird... lol

No one else seemed to notice any difference though... :nut:

[DuPont]

Originally posted by sputnik
One of my favorite steakhouses in Alberta is still the Sawmill in Edmonton.

However thats due to their homemade steaksauce.

:drool:

:werd: I could drink a bottle of that stuff!:barf:

:drool:wild mushroom steak, or prime rib neptune style. :drool:

It's shitty theres no Sawmill franchises here in Calgary, theres like 4 in Edmonton.:thumbsdow

[kiwi]

I tried Carver's about 2 weeks ago, & it was really good.

Tried Caesar's tonight, & I was really happy with it too! Caesar's is fancier than Carver's though in terms of almost everything! ha ha