Who Sells Best Steak in Lexington
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OP, you should ask this very question in the Paddock.
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Columbia Steakhouse. Anyone who tells you different has not eaten at Columbia Steakhouse. Get the Nighthawk Special. Tony's, for being ~3x more expensive, is not as good. Malones would be my #2.
Have you tried the Burger King Angus Hot Dog?
I've eaten at both and am not real impressed with Columbia and the last time I had the Nighthawk Special it was very tough and chewy. Malone's, much more expensive, but definitely a case where getting what you pay for is the key. Love Malone's, just can't go as often as I like because I have to watch budget a little bit. But, it is the best steak I've had, by far, in Lexington.
Haha, haven't heard the Nighthawk Special mentioned in a while. Brings back a lot of memories. Better eat that meal with a side of Lipitor!
If single, female and willing to share a picture, I can recommend my place.:stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:
Go to Malone's. Columbia's is good, and used to be THE place, but no longer. You'd be mistaken to go anywhere but Malone's and get an incredible filet, Oscar style is my preference.
Tony's is the best for steak, priciest, best service
I would also recommend J.W.'s at the Marriott Griffin Gate. Good atmosphere, good atmosphere, pricey, good service
I can tell you for a fact that the Nighthawk special comes in a frozen package, and is reheated. I'll admit I haven't eaten there in ages, but this is what an ex-employee says (also my best friend). He did say people love it though.
Tony used to be a chef for Jeff Ruby and then started his own down here.
If they ever get the downtown hole situation fixed Jeff Ruby's may come down here.
Love Malone's, but the best steak I've ever had was at Tony's...and the service was fantastic.
I was told Jeff Ruby is opening a restaurant in the old Coba Cacina spot on Richmond Road. By the way I forgot about The Merrick Inn's prime rib.
I disagree - are you going to get the best answers from "The Paddock" or from FOOTBALL FANATICS about eating the meat of a dead animal?
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I've been to both Columbia's and Tony's once.
Columbia's steak, if frozen, was still more flavorful, juicy, and tender than what I got at Tony's just a week later. Medium rare at Tony's means raw in some spots and well in others.
The Nighthawk I got didn't cause any gastro problems.
Malone's, for the best of both worlds (good steak, price, atmosphere), is probably your best bet.
Maybe chefs switched. Who knows?
Columbia's steak, if frozen, was still more flavorful, juicy, and tender than what I got at Tony's just a week later. Medium rare at Tony's means raw in some spots and well in others.
The Nighthawk I got didn't cause any gastro problems.
Malone's, for the best of both worlds (good steak, price, atmosphere), is probably your best bet.
Maybe chefs switched. Who knows?
Wow!!! This is an unbelievable question.....Out of all the steaks I've had in Lexington, I'll have to go with Malone's. I have not yet made it to Tony's, but I have had Columbia's and Malone's, Outback, Logan's, Texas Roadhouse, etc.....and I have to give Malone's the top spot. Service and environment were excellent at Malone's.
Interesting and good news. I knew they were interested in a potential spot at whatever they build dtown where the big crater exists.
Seems like the Coba building is too big and a weird location for a restaurant to survive long - at least Ruby and his restaurants have a good name and product.
Blows my mind that anyone thinks Malones is the best anything in lex, except maybe sports bar.
What's sad is, even if not the best, it's close to the best. Doesn't say much for lexingtons food scene. Although I'd venture a solid guess that middlefork and 21c are both far superior steaks. I know both are far superior at everything else.
I don't see Jeff Ruby taking that coba building. Doesn't seem like his typical spot.
What's sad is, even if not the best, it's close to the best. Doesn't say much for lexingtons food scene. Although I'd venture a solid guess that middlefork and 21c are both far superior steaks. I know both are far superior at everything else.
I don't see Jeff Ruby taking that coba building. Doesn't seem like his typical spot.
Big blue insanity,
-i dont get the hate for lex food scene. For a town its size it has alot of good food.
-coles, nat. provisions, table 310, le deauville, sabio, jean farris (outstanding...only rub for some folks is they only serve their own wine), heirloom(midway), holly hill inn(midway), village idiot, brassabana, nick ryans, middlefork, lockbox (21c), tonys, portofino...off the top of my head...sure i missed quite a few.
-of those lockbox is the weakest foodwise...and middlefork was underwhelming (but solid). the two you are pimping most. Go figure.
-i dont get the hate for lex food scene. For a town its size it has alot of good food.
-coles, nat. provisions, table 310, le deauville, sabio, jean farris (outstanding...only rub for some folks is they only serve their own wine), heirloom(midway), holly hill inn(midway), village idiot, brassabana, nick ryans, middlefork, lockbox (21c), tonys, portofino...off the top of my head...sure i missed quite a few.
-of those lockbox is the weakest foodwise...and middlefork was underwhelming (but solid). the two you are pimping most. Go figure.
I always ask the server if the current cooks tend to under cook it just a little or over cook it a little. Of course most of the time they say cook it spot on but I keep prodding.
When the kids were in school down there we occasionally had to take 'em out for a good meal. I had no experience with Malone's or Tony but thought Merrick Inn was quite good. Ate at Columbia a number of times; good value but hardly a top end steakhouse. IF Jeff Ruby's opens a place down there the "best steak" discussion is over...but be ready for a BIG check. 
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