Strip at Atlantic Station

[tony404]

Originally Posted by Hell Puppy

To me, I've always considered Bones to be noisy and overrated. It's a good feed, but in that price range, I much prefer Chops. Chops also now has Kobe, and I'm just stupid enough to try it.

And I know what Tony is saying about bang for the buck, but sometimes you want more than just meat. At Chops, Mortons, Bones, Palm, Prime or any of the other high end steak houses in town you'll get a great cut of meat, but you can also get a fabulous shrimp, lobster or crab cocktail among other great appetizers, a killer salad and to die for desserts.

Brazillian steakhouses are not what I consider a steak dinner....that's a pure meat throw down. And sits in your colon like a brick for 2 days.

i see what you are saying, bones wasnt bad, i thought mortons was nothing to write home about or ruth's chris for that matter.

[Hell Puppy]

Originally Posted by tony404

i see what you are saying, bones wasnt bad, i thought mortons was nothing to write home about or ruth's chris for that matter.

Mortons is a chain...it's a pretty consistent experience in any town you're in, which is a good but not spectacular high end steak house experience. I will say they've slipped a bit in last 5 years. Back thru the late 90's that was one fine feed.

Ruth's Chris....just not my thing...different preparation than your typical steak house.

Chops on the other hand is pretty old school. Gets their meat straight from Chicago stockyard, dry aged on site, and they have a hot enough fire in there to cook a thick 14 oz filet medium without butterflying it. And you can typically cut it with a fork.

[Hell Puppy]

What I'd really love to see is a Smith and Wollensky in Atlanta.

[tony404]

Originally Posted by Hell Puppy

What I'd really love to see is a Smith and Wollensky in Atlanta.

Now I ate there and it was again no big deal, the best steak house I ever ate at was peter luger in brooklyn ny. We have to do chops one night that sounds good, can you go casual ?

[VooMan]

My high school graduation dinner was at Peter Luger in Brooklyn.

Now that's some fuggin steak right there... giggity giggity giggity

[Hell Puppy]

Originally Posted by VooMan

My high school graduation dinner was at Peter Luger in Brooklyn.

Now that's some fuggin steak right there... giggity giggity giggity

Oh, no doubt, love Peter Luger.

[Hell Puppy]

Originally Posted by tony404

Now I ate there and it was again no big deal, the best steak house I ever ate at was peter luger in brooklyn ny. We have to do chops one night that sounds good, can you go casual ?

Smith and Woll would be in my top 10. Peter Luger would be in my top 5 along with the likes of Berns and Delmonico.

Chops dress code is "upscale casual"...no jacket required, but they dont want you to look like a bum. Definitely no "PUSSY CASH" t-shirts.

[iamkathi]

I have eaten at Strip a couple of times and had great food and good service. In the summer there are concerts on that grassy area between Strip and Rosa Mexicana. I love to sit on the patio and listen to the tunes. Get there early and bogart the table...tip well and they won't care how long you stay.

As for steaks... as the group vegetarian I am up for anyplace, I can always find food. But, Fogo's salad bar was lacking last time we were there. You all know I have no problem in paying for good food and great service, but $25.00 for a salad bar is a bit nuts. The Brazilian place in Marietta we went to before had the best "non-meat" items and a great salad bar as well.

I have never been to Chops or Bones, but I send a lot of folks there. We also discussed Prime and we have never done that restaurant either.

As a side note... FYI... Prom season begins mid-March and goes until the end of May here in Atlanta, so that means eat late of you are going out on a Friday or Saturday.

[Hell Puppy]

Originally Posted by iamkathi

As for steaks... as the group vegetarian I am up for anyplace, I can always find food. But, Fogo's salad bar was lacking last time we were there. You all know I have no problem in paying for good food and great service, but $25.00 for a salad bar is a bit nuts. The Brazilian place in Marietta we went to before had the best "non-meat" items and a great salad bar as well.

Agree. Fogo's salad bar had slipped a notch or two that last time.

For the brazillian places I've tried, best salad bar by far is Boi Na Braza down the street from Fogo. Meat is easily on par with Fogo as well.