Joeyboxers Member Username: Joeyboxers
Post Number: 1 Registered: 04-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 7:06 am: | |
Can someone recommend a good steakhouse near downtown? Thanks |
Detroitstar Member Username: Detroitstar
Post Number: 290 Registered: 01-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 7:10 am: | |
Carl's Chop House, Grand River Ave. http://www.carlschophouse.com/ |
Eric_c Member Username: Eric_c
Post Number: 874 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 7:12 am: | |
Unfortunately, Carl's has gone to shit. Try Baron's in the Omni Hotel near Stroh River Place. |
Detroitstar Member Username: Detroitstar
Post Number: 291 Registered: 01-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 7:14 am: | |
Has it? That is sad to hear. I really enjoyed it my last visit, probably about a year ago. |
Taj920 Member Username: Taj920
Post Number: 144 Registered: 01-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 7:34 am: | |
It's not a steak house, but Mario's has great steaks. |
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch
Post Number: 1928 Registered: 06-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 8:27 am: | |
Baron's closed a while ago, I believe. It is now "Fender's Riverside Tavern" or something like that. Carls, Coach Insignia or the Alley Grille would be my recommendation in the city - depending on your budget. Out of the city there are some classic old school places: Mr. Paul's on Groesbeck in Roseville, and the Clawson Chophouse are both steakhouses in the classic sense. And Kiernan's in Dearborn is pretty good as well. |
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo
Post Number: 737 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 8:28 am: | |
I like Carl's. It desperately needs an interior make-over. The whole 70's look wears on me every time I go there. But I have never had a bad meal there! |
Eastside Member Username: Eastside
Post Number: 943 Registered: 01-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 9:56 am: | |
I eat steak everyday, and the best in the city come from my kitchen. |
56packman Member Username: 56packman
Post Number: 685 Registered: 12-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 9:57 am: | |
It's not downtown, but John Lafferey's on 7 mile, west of Telegraph gets my vote for steak. |
Thegse Member Username: Thegse
Post Number: 15 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 9:58 am: | |
It is Called Fender's now. Don't bother for the steaks, the only redeeming quality is the free pool and $2 drafts from 3-6 weekdays. The Alley Grill has a great filet. I believe it is like $38? The best filet, hands down, is at the Rattlesnake. A little pricey, but well worth it! |
Neilr Member Username: Neilr
Post Number: 376 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 10:04 am: | |
Eastside
quote:I eat steak everyday, and the best in the city come from my kitchen.
and your address would be ...? |
Swingline Member Username: Swingline
Post Number: 616 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 10:40 am: | |
Carl's Chop House is still excellent. I wish it wasn't quite so expensive so I could patronize the place more often. As for the decor, I kind of like the time capsule aura of the place. |
Rustic Member Username: Rustic
Post Number: 2881 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 10:47 am: | |
Is John Lafferey's still open? I heard the property was for sale. |
Valkyrias Member Username: Valkyrias
Post Number: 364 Registered: 02-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 11:04 am: | |
pretty sure laffrey's is still open. the decor is kinda cheesey 70s in there as well, and very small to boot, but food there is pretty good. |
Polaar Member Username: Polaar
Post Number: 3 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 11:29 am: | |
This thread from the Free Press will give more info on great steaks in Detroit: http://freep.typepad.com/comme nts/2006/03/put_a_fork_in_i.ht ml For ambiance I love Carl's with the old time relish tray and the 1972 decor. For a great steak in the north Woodward area Ruth's Chris in Troy and Big Rock in Birmingham do the job quite well |
Mrjoshua Member Username: Mrjoshua
Post Number: 945 Registered: 03-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 11:32 am: | |
Your best bet is to save money and go to University Foods. DetroitStylin and Barnesfoto turned me on to these and they're great!
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Southofeight Member Username: Southofeight
Post Number: 16 Registered: 07-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 11:33 am: | |
Carl's Chop House is overrated. Might've been great back in the day but we went there a few months ago and spend $100-plus on what turned out to be a very mediocre meal. The Detroit Chop House inside the Hotel St. Regis has excellent steaks and a stylish dining room at not-so-insane prices. It's more in midtown than downtown, but close enough. |
Ron Member Username: Ron
Post Number: 311 Registered: 03-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 11:40 am: | |
Laffrey's is still open, and gets my vote for best steaks in the city. I am partial however, as I was a busboy there in high school. (I always loved it when the cooks would cook the wrong steak, b/c I always got first dibs on the mistakes). Carl's has definitely gone downhill. I was there for dinner with my mother about a year ago, and ordered a filet and baked potato. They brought me out 1/2 of a potato, and indicated that they were cutting them in two because they were running low. What about giving me a whole potato, and telling people who got there later that you are out? And what about ordering enough of your products? How low-class can you get? I'll never patronize that place again. |
Detroitplanner Member Username: Detroitplanner
Post Number: 310 Registered: 04-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 12:02 pm: | |
The Steak Hut on Lafayette. |
Rrl Member Username: Rrl
Post Number: 685 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 12:05 pm: | |
I propose we start calling Eastside either 'Kip' or 'Uncle Rico'. |
56packman Member Username: 56packman
Post Number: 686 Registered: 12-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 12:06 pm: | |
Laffereys is open. Had a great meal there about two weeks ago. |
Naturalsister Member Username: Naturalsister
Post Number: 852 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 12:07 pm: | |
The man said: "Can someone recommend a good steakhouse near downtown?" So..... Carl's isn't good. It's quite mediocre-poor. Mr. Joeyboxers, I concur with the recommendations for the Alley Grill (great), The Rattlesnake Club (great), Coach Insignia (great). I'll throw in The Woodward (good) and Grand City Grille (good). All either downtown or near. later - naturalsister |
Rrl Member Username: Rrl
Post Number: 686 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 12:09 pm: | |
It's not technically a steak house, but I had a great steak at Mosaic in greektown. One of the best restaurants of downtown, IMHO. |
Eric_c Member Username: Eric_c
Post Number: 875 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 12:16 pm: | |
I'm sorry to hear Baron's closed. Of course, it WOULD be Dabirch who points out that fact! Can't go wrong with Coach's filet, though. |
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch
Post Number: 1929 Registered: 06-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 12:31 pm: | |
Is that a jab at my sense of realism, neighbor? |
Cambrian Member Username: Cambrian
Post Number: 242 Registered: 08-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 12:37 pm: | |
I second Packman's nomination for Laffrey's. The Filet Mignon will literally melt in your mouth it's so tender over there. They know how to do it right. |
Eric_c Member Username: Eric_c
Post Number: 876 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 12:42 pm: | |
No, neighbor. Just a jab at the fact that the last time I made a restaurant recommendation here (Misha's), the place turned out to be closed and it was you who pointed it out! Care to explain your "sense of realism"? I'm sure it's finely honed. BTW, how's the house hunting? ;) |
Supersport Member Username: Supersport
Post Number: 10804 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 12:43 pm: | |
Get a room you two. |
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch
Post Number: 1930 Registered: 06-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 12:54 pm: | |
Ahh...the Misha's thing. Very good -- I missed it entirely. Let's just leave the "finely honed realism" and the house hunting to a cocktail conversation. |
Rustic Member Username: Rustic
Post Number: 2882 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 1:47 pm: | |
That's good news re Laffereys. ... I think I'll eat there next trip home. Their NY strip is excellent, people also swear by their seafood, but I can't imagine getting anything but beef there. |
Dtown1 Member Username: Dtown1
Post Number: 370 Registered: 08-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 6:25 pm: | |
Its Capers Steakhouse on the eastside, they sell them by the ounce. |
Gambling_man Member Username: Gambling_man
Post Number: 890 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 9:42 am: | |
Everyone is looking over one of my favorite little hidden gems downtown......the Monroe Street Cafe'......Very good steak at reasonable prices.....try it, and you'll become a believer as well....I wouldn't venture out beyond the steak and Lamb chops, but they will do it right. |
Dtown1 Member Username: Dtown1
Post Number: 376 Registered: 08-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 11:34 am: | |
did someone mention on here places like Flaming Embers? |
Mrfrench Member Username: Mrfrench
Post Number: 52 Registered: 01-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 12:57 pm: | |
I gotta go with LAFFREY'S Steak on the Hearth. Great steaks, great atmosphere. This is old school mobster at it's best. It also has a large "private" room downstairs that can be reserved for a song. |
Spiritofdetroit Member Username: Spiritofdetroit
Post Number: 8 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 3:01 pm: | |
Fishbones actually has a decent steak as well.... |
Detroit313 Member Username: Detroit313
Post Number: 224 Registered: 02-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 3:06 pm: | |
Could someone compare the steak prices at Mario's and Carl's for me? 313 |
Detroit313 Member Username: Detroit313
Post Number: 225 Registered: 02-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 3:08 pm: | |
Never mind I got it. Not bad for Carl's. 313 |