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A list of steakhouses from the self-proclaimed Steak Ambassador

 1. House of Prime Rib

1906 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 885-4605

Category: Steakhouses

Neighbourhood: Nob Hill

5.0 star rating
  Update - 5/8/2012

They finally stepped up their game when it comes to the sides.  No longer a choice, unless you specify a baked potato, you get creamed spinach and mashed potatoes.  Thankfully, the spinach is no longer just some sloppy filler and the prime rib was as…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    3/13/2008

    When I made the reservations for a Saturday the times available were only 4:30 or 8:30.   Luckily we… Read more »

 2. Maceio Brazilian Steak House - CLOSED

72 S 1st St
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 293-1215
4.0 star rating
  8/15/2010

Beef, beef, beef, beef, beef, beef, beef, chicken, beef, beef, beef, beef, beef, beef, beef, beef, pork, pineapple, beef, beef, beef.

It took me too long to check this place out. I was appreciating the Picanha, flank and short rib, especially after I…More »

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 3. BJ's Nevada Barbecue Company

754 N McCarran Blvd
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 355-1010

Category: Barbeque

5.0 star rating
  7/25/2008

The ribs are FREAKIN' AWESOME! I thought I've had some good ribs in my life but I've been ignorant.  I've discovered the perfect sweet potato fry too!  Thick but crispy with a very flavorful-is that a hint of horseradish?-dip.  Please sir, can I have…More »

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 4. The Living Room Restaurant

514 17 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2S 0B1
Canada
(403) 228-9830

Category: Lounges

5.0 star rating
  8/3/2009

My trip to Canada was made worthwhile after a visit to The Living Room. To begin, the drinks were absolutely delicious! I fell in love with a ginger and mint simple syrup made with the bartender/owner's brother's locally grown honey.  Honey is…More »

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 5. Polarica

105 Quint St
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 647-1300

Category: Meat Shops

Neighbourhood: Bayview/Hunters Point

5.0 star rating
  Update - 1/30/2009

We arrived at 3:30 to discover that they close at 3:30.  It only took half a second of cursing for someone to open the door with a warm greeting.  They were packing up the display case but were more than willing to allow us to browse the menu.  I got…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    5/7/2008

    A hidden little place where you can get exotic meats and/or truffles (oil, whole, etc.).

    *FYI: It's… Read more »

 6. El Raigon Argentine Asado - CLOSED

510 Union St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 291-0927

Categories: Steakhouses, Argentine

Neighbourhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

5.0 star rating
  Update - 2/11/2009

Are you kidding me!?!?!

"I had a match,
But she had a lighter.
I had a flame,
But she had a fire.

I was bright,
But she was much brighter.
I was high,
But she was the sky."

First Manu Chao, now Cake! These guys have my playlist!

I chose El Raigon for…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    8/8/2008

    Is that?...Why yes, I think it is...

    "Que voy a hacer,
    je ne sais pas
    Que voy a hacer
    Je ne sais plus
    Que… Read more »

 7. Texas Roadhouse

32115 Union Landing Blvd
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 324-7623

Category: Steakhouses

4.0 star rating
  Update - 7/6/2010

My medium-rare ribeye arrived still mooing and his medium filet medallions came out well done.  Paired with oil dripping fried pickles, this was not my best experience.

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  • 5.0 star rating
    3/9/2009

    I ordered the pulled pork sandwich yet again yesterday and wasn't disappointed.  Granted, the… Read more »

 8. Omaha Steaks

5273 Prospect Rd.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 446-0362

Category: Specialty Food

5.0 star rating
  3/3/2008

I stopped buying steaks (and ham!!) at the grocery store after I discovered Omaha.  They are even competitively priced at $6-$12 (only if you order during their always occurring sales)  They are by far the best steaks-by-mail available (yet I'm…More »

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 9. C2 Steak & Seafood @ Cache Creek Casino Resort

14455 Highway 16
Brooks, CA 95606
(888) 772-2243

5.0 star rating
  3/3/2008

(pronounced C-squared)

One of my favorite steak houses! And the seafood is banging!
Plus, being in a casino makes this place even a little more attractive = )

The beef is cut to specification onsite, with portions ranging from a petite filet mignon to…More »

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 10. Harris' Restaurant

2100 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-1888

Category: Steakhouses

Neighbourhood: Nob Hill

5.0 star rating
  5/13/2008

I was hooked immediately.  I wanted another fix so bad--it hurt. It took weeks of rehab to stop constantly thinking about Harris.  Now I try to keep my thoughts about Harris private, they think I'm less crazy that way.

I can count the sparkling stars…More »

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 11. Alexander's Steakhouse

10330 N Wolfe Rd
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 446-2222

Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood

5.0 star rating
  Update - 10/23/2011

We decided we had a fever that could only be cured by the two pound bone-in ribeye.  Unfortunately, there were no reservations available, after all this was a last minute declaration.  Thankfully, we were given the option to enjoy our meal in the…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    6/7/2011

    I haven't been flaunting my trysts with Alex on Yelp as much as I should. It hasn't been all that… Read more »

 12. Cheyenne Cattle Company - CLOSED

1700 W Lincolnway
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 638-3301
5.0 star rating
  3/5/2008 First to Review

The Best Beef-Period.

Out of all the places I've been, this is by far my favorite.  I think I heard Frank (Sinatra) singing while I dined.  

On a cross-country adventure we came upon the Hitching Post Inn (a part of Ramada) and discovered that,…More »

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 13. Boboquivari's

1450 Lombard St
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 441-8880

Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood

Neighbourhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

5.0 star rating
  4/25/2008

I'm still upset that I had to watch my dining companion finish eating the bone-in filet after I threatened him into letting me try it.  

This is my destiny.  I was born to eat bone-in filets.  

It. Was. Like...the first time I heard the Beatles.

There…More »

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 14. Henry's World Famous Hi-Life

301 W St John St
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 295-5414

Categories: Barbeque, Steakhouses

4.0 star rating
  3/3/2008

Everyone talks about the ribs but I love Henry's for their pork chop!

Take a number from the wall at the rear of the bar when you walk in. The host will take your order by number and you'll be seated as soon as your meal is ready. While you wait grab…More »

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 15. The Grill on the Alley

172 S Market St
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 294-2244
4.0 star rating
  Update - 3/1/2011

Ariella provided us with some awesome service in the bar!  She kept my dirty martinis flowing as we enjoyed a happy hour appetizer sampling.  I was using the $30 off coupon that they send for birthdays, which I was even more thankful for when I saw…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    3/1/2010

    I'm continually impressed by the friendly, efficient staff that cater to my needs before I even… Read more »

 16. Johnny Foley's Irish House

243 O'Farrell St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 954-0777

Categories: Pubs, Irish

Neighbourhoods: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin

4.0 star rating
  3/26/2008

Great ambiance, great service, great drinks, good food!  I'm happy

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 17. Mission Ranch

26270 Dolores St
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-6436
4.0 star rating
  1/26/2009

My bf and I had a plan to hop into the car and head south for brunch and an afternoon of exploring tide pools.  

I checked Yelp for champagne brunch recommendations in Monterey and came up with Mission Ranch.  The split reviews caused me to be a…More »

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 18. Cleo's Brazilian Steakhouse

446 San Mateo Ave
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 615-9120
4.0 star rating
  9/1/2008

This ended up being a perfect stop on the way up to the Outside Lands Festival.  It's right off the highway.  It will soon become a regular, perfect stop on the way up to the SF Zoo.  

I can live without the chicken hearts or sausage but everything…More »

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 19. Morton's The Steakhouse

177 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 947-7000

Category: Steakhouses

4.0 star rating
  3/2/2008

It's dinner and a show at Morton's, although the show is slightly unnerving. They hold the menus hostage until completing an animated presentation including steaks, whole lobsters and vegetables presented on a cart rolled to your table. The server…More »

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 20. Cattlemens Restaurant - CLOSED

35000 Newark Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 796-4243

Category: Steakhouses

3.0 star rating
  9/13/2008

The end of an era and not even a goodbye dinner.  
If I had only known they were closing...

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 21. Bold Knight

840 N 1st St
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 297-2170
3.0 star rating
  4/15/2008

We started with an interesting Mediterranean sampler plate, compiling an array of various flavors.  A good start.  Unfortunately, the lobster tail  on our entree was overcooked.  Accompanying the lobster was a filet mignon that was a tasty, perfectly…More »

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 22. California Roadhouse - CLOSED

401 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 254-8981
3.0 star rating
  5/11/2008

*CLOSED

I drove by yesterday and it was gutted.  I'll miss the brisket, pitchers of beer and the random videos we created while waiting forever for service.

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 23. Gallagher's Steakhouse

3790 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 740-6450

Category: Steakhouses

Neighbourhood: The Strip

3.0 star rating
  5/12/2008

Decent steaks, bad oysters and super slow service.

The "King's Cut" prime rib was colossal!  When it was brought out everyone at our table was ooo-ing, ahh-ing and wondering who ordered such a massive piece of beef.  Then it was placed on our table.…More »

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 24. Cityhouse

55 Cyril Magnin St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 392-8000

Categories: Steakhouses, American (New)

Neighbourhoods: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin

3.0 star rating
  10/18/2010

The location was perfect to grab a bite before a show at the Warfield.

The bone-in rib eye was a tender delight but I could have passed on the New York strip. The sides were nothing special, we did the three forms of potato; puree, gratin and garlic…More »

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 25. Peppermill Steak House - CLOSED

2707 S Virginia St
Reno, NV 89502
(800) 648-6992

Category: Steakhouses

3.0 star rating
  4/13/2008

Unlike other reviewers, I didn't find the Steak House to be expensive.  Four entrees only totaled $150!  That's what I usually spend on a party of two in Cali.  

The regular prime rib and smoked grilled salmon were good but the sides didn't do…More »

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 26. The Prime Rib Grill

345 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89501
(800) 879-8879

Category: Steakhouses

3.0 star rating
  3/11/2008 First to Review

I'll go back for the steaks but ordering the seafood may be questionable. Having more than I did, my friend is suspected to have gotten sick from the shrimp.

There wasn't anything spectacular with the service, even when the restaurant was fairly…More »

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 27. The Island Grill

1355 N 4th St
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 392-2468
2.0 star rating
  Update - 1/26/2009

Appetizer:
Lava Flow (crab, artichokes, cream sauce served with sour crostini)

Entree:
Two 10 oz. Special Prime Ribs
w/ choice of pomegranate tequila and balsamic glaze

Dessert:
Nothing worth ordering

Things started off poorly. The razors that were…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    3/3/2008

    A pleasant surprise can be discovered within the Clarion Hotel, The Island Grill boasts an… Read more »

 28. Birk's Restaurant

3955 Freedom Cir
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 980-6400

Category: Steakhouses

2.0 star rating
  3/3/2008

Overall, the offerings are only adequate.  Thankfully, there is nothing terribly wrong with the steak but the sides should not be allowed to occupy the same plate, they did not complement the steaks well and were too plain.  Typically, I don't…More »

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 29. Austin's Steakhouse - CLOSED

1200 Athens Ave
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 404-7777

Category: Steakhouses

2.0 star rating
  3/23/2008

There was a lot of hope built up when we chose Austin's.  I was liking the gambling scene at Thunder Valley and only needed a great restaurant to justify the two hour drive there.  

The first things I noted were the pleasant decor and the outstanding…More »

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 30. Zelda's on the Beach

203 Esplande
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 475-4900
2.0 star rating
  11/24/2009

I finally got a job so my sweetheart decided to treat me to a steak after a stroll along the Boardwalk.  

The bread was lame with crusty, cold, dry, slices, why bother?  Then, I fell for the "World Famous Bloody Mary" sign.  It wasn't anything…More »

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 31. Spencer's For Steaks And Chops

2050 Gateway Pl
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 437-2170

Category: Steakhouses

2.0 star rating
  3/3/2008

A place that was disappointing for a lack of panache but still with decent steaks is Spencer's. Named for a special cut of steak, Spencer's is tucked away in the Doubletree Hotel. Although casual, Spencer's offers an upscale ambiance, even offering…More »

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 32. Tad's Steakhouse

120 Powell St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 982-1718

Category: Steakhouses

Neighbourhood: Union Square

2.0 star rating
  11/9/2010

With only one steak option on the menu, they should have to change their name.  I was really surprised when I saw it was cafeteria style, and I got exactly what I paid for, $14 of mediocre beef.

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 33. Golden Steer

308 W Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 384-4470

Category: Steakhouses

Neighbourhood: The Strip

2.0 star rating
  2/16/2012

I wanted a nice sit down dinner with the homies before we got the party started.  It being the oldest steakhouse in Vegas, I had to give it a try.  

The place is pretty swank if you like that old school feel, which I do.  The cozy booths and the piano…More »

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 34. Alexander's Steakhouse

448 Brannan St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 495-1111

Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  4/23/2012

Not all steakhouses are created the same - not even if they are touted as the same.
I'm on pretty familiar terms with the Cupertino namesake and was expecting the same excellence at the San Francisco location.  I can't figure out what it is, are the…More »

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 35. Tommy's Joynt

1101 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-4216

Categories: American (Traditional), Bars

Neighbourhoods: Pacific Heights, Civic Center/Tenderloin

4.0 star rating
  4/23/2012

Long before the "Load" albums and "Some Kind of Monster," there was a point in middle school where I wanted to have James Hatfield's babies.  So, taking a restaurant recommendation from Metallica doesn't seem like a far stretch.  

For those of you…More »

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 36. Alfred's Steakhouse

659 Merchant St
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 781-7058

Category: Steakhouses

Neighbourhood: Financial District

3.0 star rating
  5/23/2012

The plan was to save an OG steakhouse for my 1000th review but I'm impatient.  Guess it's going to have to be another joint.

It took awhile to be acknowledged once we sat down.  We didn't even get water until our appetizer showed up.  The half shell…More »

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