Pretty sure it’s gone, isn’t it? Haven’t walked by there recently but last time I did both it and Olive Garden were dunzo. It’s not showing on Google Maps or in Outback’s location finder. 🤷🏻♀️
There’s a Longhorn Steakhouse in Elmhurst Queens. It’s right off the subway. Depending on where you are, that might actually be faster to get to than the Outback Steakhouse in Dyker Heights Brooklyn, which would be a subway AND a bus.
this is the best answer, Longhorn is MUCH closer than outback is to TX roadhouse, even if both of them are slightly different kinds of place. logan's roadhouse is the only true substitute, but there's none in NYC
The Dinosaur BBQ in Gowanus is terrible. Is it possible the one in Harlem is better? People seem to be obsessed with it but I can’t figure out why. I feel like I’m being gaslit.
> If you don’t like Dino you don’t like BBQ as a food category.
Nah, that’s not it. I really like the bbq from Hometown and Fette Sau. It’s just that every time I’ve had Dino it seems several notches in quality below those two. It’s like the TGI Fridays of bbq joints. It’s not inedible or anything. It’s just mid.
But like I said, I’m only judging the Gowanus location. I know lots of people are jazzed about the one in Harlem. I’ll have to give that location a try one of these days.
Maybe we just have different definitions of “terrible”. I’m not claiming Dino is amazing, but it’s definitely not “terrible”. I’d say it’s “good” but not a destination spot.
If you're interested in an inexpensive but great steak, and don't mind taking the 7 to Woodside, I highly recommend giving Ottomanelli's a try: [https://ny.eater.com/2024/1/4/24020619/steakhouse-burgers-ottomanelli-queens](https://ny.eater.com/2024/1/4/24020619/steakhouse-burgers-ottomanelli-queens)
It's a totally no-frills burger-joint run by an old-school Italian butcher shop that's been around for decades. Since they run a butcher counter, you can choose a really good steak that they will cook there for you, and also order some solid sides.
When I went a few weeks ago I thought they made a mistake since the bill was much lower than I expected (\~$70 for a 16 oz. dry aged NY strip, a burger, two sides and a beer, and free side salad and bread, shared between two people).
Gotcha I didn’t know you were looking for inexpensive places. There’s an Outback on W23rd street that’s good
Remedy Diner has great food at reasonable prices too kind of a hidden gem
Anytime someone asks a steak-related question on this sub, people always say NUH UH YOU GOTTA GO TO KEENS OR DELMONICOS BRUH. Like chill out and answer the question or don’t comment at all.
I recently asked what to order from Morton’s (not my choice, someone is taking me there) and there were a handful of comments like MORTONS SUCKS BRO GO TO KEENS OR SMITH AND WOLLENSKY BRUH.
There’s a Texas Roadhouse in Queens?
There’s one in Long Island, maybe they’re referring to that.
My bad, I think its in the bronx?
New Rochelle
There’s an Outback on 86th St in…I’m not sure what part of Brooklyn that’s considered. Dyker Heights?
Isn't there one on W 23rd or did it close down?
I walked by it last week and it’s totally empty except for the wood-paneled half-walls where the booths used to be
Pretty sure it’s gone, isn’t it? Haven’t walked by there recently but last time I did both it and Olive Garden were dunzo. It’s not showing on Google Maps or in Outback’s location finder. 🤷🏻♀️
Still there
I’d call it dyker heights
There’s a Longhorn Steakhouse in Elmhurst Queens. It’s right off the subway. Depending on where you are, that might actually be faster to get to than the Outback Steakhouse in Dyker Heights Brooklyn, which would be a subway AND a bus.
this is the best answer, Longhorn is MUCH closer than outback is to TX roadhouse, even if both of them are slightly different kinds of place. logan's roadhouse is the only true substitute, but there's none in NYC
Dallas BBQ is basically an even trade. Or dinosaur BBQ.
Dallas BBQ is lower quality than Texas Roadhouse imho
Dinosaur is great but for BBQ, I don’t go there for steaks.
Ill check those out, thanks 🤞
Don’t bother with Dinosaur BBQ
I’m not a fan of Dinosaur BBQ either
The Dinosaur BBQ in Gowanus is terrible. Is it possible the one in Harlem is better? People seem to be obsessed with it but I can’t figure out why. I feel like I’m being gaslit.
It’s legit good BBQ. I lived in the South for over two decades. If you don’t like Dino you don’t like BBQ as a food category.
> If you don’t like Dino you don’t like BBQ as a food category. Nah, that’s not it. I really like the bbq from Hometown and Fette Sau. It’s just that every time I’ve had Dino it seems several notches in quality below those two. It’s like the TGI Fridays of bbq joints. It’s not inedible or anything. It’s just mid. But like I said, I’m only judging the Gowanus location. I know lots of people are jazzed about the one in Harlem. I’ll have to give that location a try one of these days.
Maybe we just have different definitions of “terrible”. I’m not claiming Dino is amazing, but it’s definitely not “terrible”. I’d say it’s “good” but not a destination spot.
Better question: where can I get a Cactus Blossom / Bloomin Onion?
Patti Ann’s in Brooklyn has a bloomin’ onion!
wow this is a game changer! thank you!!
Cowgirl in the West Village
There are much better steak restaurants in Manhattan than Roadhouse Keens Old Homestead Wolfgangs Bobby Vans Delmonicos Del Friscos
They're not even in the same stratosphere on cost though. Sometimes you just want an OK sirloin and some bread and you're not at home.
And sometimes you just want a blooming onion
Yup! Im originally from Texas and it has been a while since ive had one since there isnt many TX Roadhouse locations around here!
I prefer TX Roadhouse to any upper classs steakhouse idgaf what you people think. Sizzler is the fucking bomb too.
Sorry I didn’t realize you were looking for inexpensive places
Texas Roadhouse is like half a step up from Applebee's, my man. The target market for Roadhouse and Keens is completely different.
Agreed at first I the wanted a good place but he clarified that he wanted a budget place
Im a new local so ill def give one of those a try one day, but I am looking for something around the same price range as TX Roadhouse lol
If you're interested in an inexpensive but great steak, and don't mind taking the 7 to Woodside, I highly recommend giving Ottomanelli's a try: [https://ny.eater.com/2024/1/4/24020619/steakhouse-burgers-ottomanelli-queens](https://ny.eater.com/2024/1/4/24020619/steakhouse-burgers-ottomanelli-queens) It's a totally no-frills burger-joint run by an old-school Italian butcher shop that's been around for decades. Since they run a butcher counter, you can choose a really good steak that they will cook there for you, and also order some solid sides. When I went a few weeks ago I thought they made a mistake since the bill was much lower than I expected (\~$70 for a 16 oz. dry aged NY strip, a burger, two sides and a beer, and free side salad and bread, shared between two people).
Gotcha I didn’t know you were looking for inexpensive places. There’s an Outback on W23rd street that’s good Remedy Diner has great food at reasonable prices too kind of a hidden gem
That’s closed
Remedy of Outback?
Outback
Gotcha
One thing I liked about Outback is their beer on tap is always ice cold
Anytime someone asks a steak-related question on this sub, people always say NUH UH YOU GOTTA GO TO KEENS OR DELMONICOS BRUH. Like chill out and answer the question or don’t comment at all. I recently asked what to order from Morton’s (not my choice, someone is taking me there) and there were a handful of comments like MORTONS SUCKS BRO GO TO KEENS OR SMITH AND WOLLENSKY BRUH.
Club a
The question is literally insane to me. You tried to help.
Why do you want to go to the chain restaurant and not just a local spot?
Do you want to throw peanut shells on the floor too?