Food and Drink Need a recommendation on a Steak House...

Braincase · 01-25-2012, 06:45 PM

... in Topeka.

My folks are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary next month. They're heading up to the casonis north of T-Town for a bit, then they want to have a family meal (call it 20) at a nice steak joint in Topeka (central to all of the attendees).

Adults and kids ranging from 71 to 4. Family friendly...

Thanks in advance for the suggestions. You don't celebrate 50 years very often.

Fritz88 · 01-25-2012, 06:50 PM

Sorry Brain, Topeka is shit. I hope you find what you are looking for.
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**Baby Lee** · 01-25-2012, 06:56 PM

No cows in KS.

**Gonzo** · 01-25-2012, 07:19 PM

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No cows in KS.

My sister in-law lives there, liar.
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Brock · 01-25-2012, 06:59 PM

Do you like Japanese hibachi type stuff? I dno't know if Topeka has any good ones, but I always have a good time at those places with the family.

**Baby Lee** · 01-25-2012, 07:22 PM

It's a chain, but Texas Roadhouse is not going to give you a bad meal. Perhaps a long wait, and a boisterous atmosphere, but the food is reliably good. The great debate settler whenever trying to achieve consensus in large groups, something there for everyone.

http://www.texasroadhouse.com/restau...sas/topeka#map

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 01-25-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

It's a chain, but Texas Roadhouse is not going to give you a bad meal. Perhaps a long wait, and a boisterous atmosphere, but the food is reliably good. The great debate settler whenever trying to achieve consensus in large groups, something there for everyone.

+1. Longhorn is also good.

Do NOT. I repeat, do NOT go to North Star or heaven forbid Topeka Steak House.

**Saulbadguy** · 01-25-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

It's a chain, but Texas Roadhouse is not going to give you a bad meal. Perhaps a long wait, and a boisterous atmosphere, but the food is reliably good. The great debate settler whenever trying to achieve consensus in large groups, something there for everyone.

http://www.texasroadhouse.com/restau...sas/topeka#map

Agree, food is good, atmosphere is terrible.

**Baby Lee** · 01-25-2012, 07:40 PM

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Agree, food is good, atmosphere is terrible.

If their party is as big as advertised, they should be able to get a sizeable section to themselves. Then they have to pray for no 'Happy Birthday' line dancing erupts.

ChiefFripp · 01-25-2012, 07:24 PM

Topeka? ? Looks like you and yours will be circled around a cow carcass like a pack of Hyenas.

jspchief · 01-25-2012, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

It's a chain, but Texas Roadhouse is not going to give you a bad meal. Perhaps a long wait, and a boisterous atmosphere, but the food is reliably good. The great debate settler whenever trying to achieve consensus in large groups, something there for everyone.

Texas Roadhouse is good shit.

**Saulbadguy** · 01-25-2012, 07:36 PM

Wow.

Longhorn is Darden shit (Olive Garden, Red Lobster)

North Star is the best. Get the fries and gravy.

**Saul Good** · 01-25-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Wow.

Longhorn is Darden shit (Olive Garden, Red Lobster)

North Star is the best. Get the fries and gravy.

Darden also owns Capital Grille. Longhorn is fantastic for the money.

Pants · 01-25-2012, 09:15 PM

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Darden also owns Capital Grille. Longhorn is fantastic for the money.

Longhorn is terribad. Not a big fan of Texas Roadhouse either. J Gilberts is by far the best steak for the price. It tastes better than Ruth's Chris and since the sides are not a la carte you don't get bent over at JG's like you do at Ruth's Chris. Majestic is pretty nice too, but again, I prefer J Gilberts. I would say those 3 are the best in KC (as far as I know, I haven't been to every steak house here). J Alexander's is good too.

**Saul Good** · 01-25-2012, 09:19 PM

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Longhorn is terribad. Not a big fan of Texas Roadhouse either. J Gilberts is by far the best steak for the price. It tastes better than Ruth's Chris and since the sides are not a la carte you don't get bent over at JG's like you do at Ruth's Chris. Majestic is pretty nice too, but again, I prefer J Gilberts. I would say those 3 are the best in KC (as far as I know, I haven't been to every steak house here). J Alexander's is good too.

The best steak in KC is the prime rib at Plaza III. I don't know how you can complain about Longhorn, though. At that price point, it's excellent value. Their cuts are the same ones served at Capital Grille. You aren't confusing them with Lonestar are you?

J Gilbert's and J Alexander's are both excellent.

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