This steakhouse favorite pairs juicy cuts of beef with sides of irresistible fries.
If there is one side that is perfectly compatible with it steakit’s a potato. The pair has a long history in both Europe and America, as potatoes and beef were plentiful in the frontier days. For many, meat and potatoes are the ultimate comfort food and a popular and popular offering at steakhouses. One thing I love about potatoes is how versatile they are. You can eat them baked or fried, as part of a stylish dish like scalloped or au gratin, or sliced and fried with vegetables. Where can you get the best steak and fries? Here are 5 restaurant chains that diners say are doing it right.
LongHorn Steakhouse
There are tons of great steakhouses at the LongHorn. Some of my favorites include Filet Flo and the Outlaw Ribeye, a “big 20-ounce steak that doesn’t follow the rules,” says LongHorn, a “superior, marbled cut of bone-in ribeye” covered in smoky char flavor and flame-grilled “to bring out the flavor in every bite.” “Can confirm – illegal ribeye slapping” one visitor confirms. “I agree, outlaws are pretty cool in Longhorn!” other he says. Usually I eat mashed potatoes with potatoes, which you can load to your liking. “Tried the fries at Longhorn Steakhouse. They gave me bacon and cheese on the side. You can’t see the salt.” Facebooker said “It’s kosher salt and margarine,” a diner reveals. The baked potatoes are amazing too. “The fries were DELICIOUS!” Yelper writes. Another adds that they are “creamy and steaming hot.”
Texas Roadhouse
Diners say Texas Roadhouse offers the best bang for the buck for a steak and fries lunch. Ft. Worth Ribeye and Bone-In Ribeye are two favorite cuts of meat. “I almost always order the ribeye and it never disappoints,” said one diner said. “I went to Texas Roadhouse in January for the first time in about 15 years and was blown away by how good it was. I got a 16oz ribeye, two sides, a couple drinks and a $45 drink.” writes other Potato lover? “Their baked potatoes are fantastic” A Yelper says in Orlando. Another called the spud “phenomenal!” is called
Chris Ruth
Ruth’s Chris Steak House’s 26-ounce USDA Prime Cowboy Ribeye is a must-scratch steak, with a “well-marbled, thick and juicy” bone-in cut. The upscale steakhouse also makes a great version of potato gratin. “I have a craving for fries or gratin and these did not disappoint,” said Yelper he says. “The potato au gratin came out delicious and hot,” adds another.
Capital Grille
Dry Strip Au Poivre is a popular order at The Capital Grille. “The first bite overwhelms your taste buds and may require you to reach for a bread basket again. Be careful, underneath is beautifully juicy meat and a rich, velvety sauce that’s quite peppery,” said our reviewer Chris Schott. Sam’s Mashed Potatoes, “an original Capital Grille recipe of red potatoes, sour cream, butter and salt,” is a good pairing of house-made fries that are “creamy and delicious.” “The best mashed potatoes,” one follower explained. However, sliced au gratin potatoes topped with a rich au gratin sauce made with white cheddar, Jarlsberg and Pecorino Romano are always a go-to for me.
Outback Steakhouse
At Outback Steakhouse, Victoria’s Filet Mignon is a fan favorite, with “very lean” and tender meat, according to Redditors. Outback Steakhouse’s baked potatoes are also a favorite. Large Idaho russet potatoes with salty, crispy skins topped with butter, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits and green onions are the perfect accompaniment.
Leah Groth
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