Favorite Steak House

[jmsremax]

Originally Posted by massphatness

Coach Grill in Wayland, MA - we've been requesting the same waiter for years, and his personal touches combined with their outstanding filets make it a first class experience all the way.

I need to make a trip to Wayland! Thanks for the heads up about this place....it's going on my list of places to try.

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

In Boston it's a tie between Abe & Louis' or Smith and Wollensky's. Grill 23 is also quite nice.

Moses, what makes you like S & W more than Grill 23? I've yet to go to S&W which is why I'm asking.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by jmsremax

I need to make a trip to Wayland! Thanks for the heads up about this place....it's going on my list of places to try.

Moses, what makes you like S & W more than Grill 23? I've yet to go to S&W which is why I'm asking.

I like the decore at S&W, along with better wine glasses than Grill 23 and more reasonably priced wine list. S&W has a similar quality steak that costs a little less. There's less hassle getting a seat. The potato crisp thing is really good. The desserts are very similar. The wine presentation is the first thing that comes to mind though. Don't expect S&W to be "better"; they're all on a similar playing field except for Capital Grill which is a small step down.

To me, it's about service, plates-cutlery-glassware, and wine. Anyone can cook a steak and it's just a meal. The fine touches are what set it apart. Does the wine come out at the right temperature? Do they decant it through cheese cloth?

A&L does have Ch. Musar on their wine list for a good price; that alone is enough to get me to A&L first.

[Parshooter]

We have 5 prime steakhouses within 2 miles of my house: Eddie Merlot's, Ruth's Chris, Hyde Park (chain out of Cleveland), Mitchell's (chain out of Columus) and J Gilbert's. We go to Gilberts 2-3 times a month, the others about once every 2 or 3 months.