2006-09-17 09:20:43 · 17 answers · asked by paizan75 1 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Other - US Dining Out
I agree with those who replied that you should buy what you like to eat. Personally, I am partial to the ribeye and the NY strip. For me, these two are the best balance in terms of flavor, texture and price. It also depends on the size of the cut that the restaurant offers and on what size steak it will take to satisfy you. Generally, the smaller and the leaner the cut, such as a top sirloin, the cheaper. The larger and more premium cuts like a porterhouse, T-bone or especially, prime rib will definitely cost more. Sometimes, you might get lucky and the restaurant will happen to put one of their more premium cuts such as a ribeye, on the chalkboard as a special for the evening. These are often a better value.
2006-09-18 05:50:43 · answer #1 · answered by 3kewenay3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In reading the other responses - I think we are most agreed it depends on your taste.
I personally only eat in steakhouses 3 or 4 times a year. I wouldn't touch a ribeye - because it is too fatty a meat. A Porterhouse and New York Strip steak have always been good, but for me - too much and I tend to have it all thrown out.
For my tastes I go with a 4 or 6 oz. filet mignon. It is just the right amount that I like to eat - and when served in a brown sauce with mushrooms, or peppered - a real treat that I eat every bite. Nothing wasted. Making it the best deal for my money.
2006-09-18 08:45:11 · answer #2 · answered by Bogie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
generally you will be allright if you avoid Porterhouse, and filet mignon. Generally you will get an 8 or 10 oz fillet for anywhere between $22-$38 dollars. Porterhouses will be 16-32 oz but the bone is close to a third of the weight. They will go for $25-$48 bucks. The most bang for you buck will be strip steaks, or ribeye steaks. the can be cut to any size usually 10-16 oz and go between $15- $28.
2006-09-18 04:25:55 · answer #3 · answered by mat q 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some places have a steak that they are known for or might have a special.
Fillet and strip have almost no waste.
Porterhouse is a fillet on one side of the bone and a strip on the other. T-Bone is almost the same with a smaller fillet.
Delmonico or rib stakes have a lot of fat
Cheap places will have a "Fillet of Sirloin" good flavor but sometimes tough.
Medallions can be almost any cut
Prime Rib is often a Friday or Saturday Night only special and might give you the most meat for your buck
2006-09-20 00:59:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best value is the steak you truly LOVE. My dad says that the worst value in eating out is to have a meal that you didn't enjoy. So -- even though it is more expensive, I really LOVE filet mignon. So I get it. I agree with daddy. The worst waste of money is to get a cheaper meal and not enjoy it. It just leaves you feeling unsatisfied and you end up buying something else like dessert which is usually more expensive than the more expensive meal would have been.
2006-09-17 16:55:59 · answer #5 · answered by nobadkids 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
a porterhouse because it is actually a strip steak on one side if the bone and a filet on the other side. two great steaks in one with a fairly moderate price!
2006-09-17 17:26:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Anything with the word loin in it. Best taste and value for money. Less waste.
2006-09-17 20:57:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Filet Mignon. Nothing goes to waste!
2006-09-19 08:43:54 · answer #8 · answered by soxrcat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
New York Strip
2006-09-17 16:27:55 · answer #9 · answered by FrogDog 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i either buy the new york strip or the rib eye unless they have prime rib which of course would win but not necessarily economical
2006-09-17 19:22:32 · answer #10 · answered by joyous believer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋