Stopped in after a long day at a dealership and it was the perfect place for a refresh and respite. I had The Frontier with an 8 oz. Filet and a Lobster Tail with a side Caesar and a loaded baked potato. I also opted for a chocolate mousse pie for dessert. It was tender, tasty, and cooked to my liking. Exceptional service was provided by my server Tanya. I ordered a cheeseburger to go and I loved the way they packed it so nothing got soggy. It also was very good. The atmosphere is a bit outdated, however everything was clean. Next time I'm in the neighborhood I'll be sure to stop by. read more

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best steakhouse in tampa for the money. council oak may have better service, better ambiance, but this local fav has its way to cook a great steak. never crowded & usually walk right in. good drinks & only complaint i could say is maybe they could get better bread. all in all for the money best in town. read more

Howdy, pardners, saddle up and listen to ol' Buckshot Billy, a rootin'-tootin' carnivore cowboy who lives by the code o' meat and marrow, shunnin' all greens like a rattlesnake dodges a lasso! I rode into Tampa's Frontier Steakhouse, a place famed for its 100-ounce steak challenge and Western swagger, and let me tell ya, it's a five-star spread that'd make a longhorn proud! Here's my tale, spun in cowboy lingo, 'bout the wildest feedin' corral in Florida. I moseyed up to Frontier Steakhouse on a dusty sundown, my spurs jinglin' and my Stetson tipped low. The joint's got a look straight outta Dodge City, with a humble facade hidin' the meaty treasures within. Steppin' through the swinging doors felt like crossin' into a saloon from the ol' frontier days. Orange walls glowed warm as a desert sunset, and sturdy wooden tables stood ready for a feast. The decor's pure Wild West--neon bull signs blazin' like a campfire, cowboy art hangin' prouder than a sheriff's badge, and a vibe so cozy it's like sittin' by a chuckwagon under the stars. Ain't no fancy frills here, just honest-to-goodness grub and a nod to the cattle trails of yore. The main event, though, was the 100-ounce steak challenge, a beast they call the "Six-Pound Showdown," served with a baked tater, salad, and a roll, all to be wrangled in 75 minutes for a free meal, a T-shirt, and a spot on the Wall o' Fame. This ain't no dogie--it's a slab o' beef bigger than a saddlebag, cooked over an orangewood fire that gives it a smoky tang sweeter than a prairie breeze. When that monster hit my table, pardners, the whole place rang with cowbells, like a stampede was comin'! The steak was a sight, seared to a perfect char, medium-rare as I like it, bleedin' just enough to make a carnivore's heart sing. The tater came foil-wrapped, fluffy as a cloud, and the salad? Well, I pushed that aside faster than a tumbleweed in a twister--ain't no room for rabbit food on my plate[Image] I dove in like a gunslinger drawin' at high noon, my knife slicin' through that steak like it was butter. The orangewood and oak fire gave it a flavor so rich it'd make a prospector trade his gold. Each bite was a burst o' beefy glory, tender yet hearty, with a crust seasoned by their secret blend o' herbs that'd make a chuckwagon cook jealous. I tore through that meat like a coyote on a jackrabbit, the crowd cheerin' louder than a hoedown. 'Bout halfway through, my belly was fuller than a cattle baron's wallet, but I kept goin', fueled by the spirit o' the West and the promise o' braggin' rights. The staff were friendlier than a saloon gal on payday, rootin' for me like I was ridin' a bronc. One server, seein' my carnivore grit, slipped me a side o' beef drippin's--pure tallow, smoother than whiskey, for dippin' my cuts. Another fella, a grillmaster with a mustache thicker than a buffalo's hide, whispered 'bout a "Cowboy's Cache," a secret stash o' smoked brisket ends for true meat hounds. Them scraps were so tasty, I reckon they were smoked by the devil himself to tempt a man's soul. The challenge ain't for greenhorns--six pounds o' steak is a tall order, and I didn't quite clean my plate in time. But even failin' the clock, I ate enough to make a grizzly jealous, and they still snapped my picture for the effort. The Wall o' Fame in the lobby, lined with photos o' past challengers, gleamed like a trophy case in a sheriff's office. The price, if you don't beat the clock, is steeper than a canyon cliff--$65, they say--but worth every cent for the spectacle. The Western decor kept my spirits high as I chewed. Paintings o' cowboys ropin' steers and broncos buckin' wild hung on the walls, remindin' me o' the open range. The neon bull sign cast a glow over my table, like it was blessin' my feast. The place hummed with chatter, lively as a barn dance, but never so loud you couldn't hear your pardner. It's a family joint, with locals packin' the place tighter than a cattle car, all drawn by the promise o' steaks grilled to perfection. By the time I waddled out, my belt strained like a corral gate holdin' back a herd. Frontier Steakhouse is a carnivore's paradise, where the meat's as endless as the plains and the decor's got more Western heart than a John Wayne flick. That 100-ounce challenge is a legend worth chasin', even if it bucks you off. For the grub, the vibe, and the grit, I'm givin' this place five shiny stars, brighter than a desert moon. Saddle up, meat-lovers, and ride to Frontier Steakhouse--it's the best darn feed in Tampa! read more

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Had a fantastic meal at Frontier Steakhouse! I ordered the cowgirl with baked potato and salad. My husband ordered the ribeye with a potato and a Caesar salad. Both steaks had a wonderful woodsy flavor and were incredibly tender. The seasoning was perfect (not too much or too little). Hubby loved the caesar salad and the dressing seemed homemade. Not to forget the baked potatoes, which we re delicious. Who doesn't love a good baked potato! We definitely be back with friends and family read more

This place was totally empty and I ask my self why we was the only customer but I'm pretty sure the server was high well honestly she was so nice but that's not everything French Fried was warm on microwave ribs was made like 3 hours earlier and they just warm it up well I hope after I do this review they fix stuff and and more pego there read more

We dined here last night and things were just so-so. Just seemed like there was no attention to detail and it wasn't busy at all. They charged us for a bone-in ribeye but brought out the less expensive version. That was offputting and cost us $10+ extra. . The rolls were hard and cold. One of the wines we ordered, specifically because it was listed on the menu as a California wine, turned out to be French. You want to go to a restaurant and enjoy a meal, not complain about every single thing, and this experience left us in the latter category, sadly. Lastly, a couple of guys seated next to us were loud, drunk and gross and management ignored them. They cursed and belched loudly throughout their meal as the employees turned a blind eye. Just made the meal that much worse... I would not recommend this place. read more

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Found it after a short search. Glad we did. Amazing service by mostly senior lady servers. Food did not dissapoint either. And the ambiance was great. I would not hesitate to go back. read more

The service was great. Everyone was very nice and the food came out quickly. The baked potato was great. The staff were nice when we said we didn't like our steak and salmon. The restaurant itself is dated and could use some redecorating. read more

I am so happy to see they have reopened. The steaks my husband and I had were delicious! The service was excellent and they were very attentive. I enjoy having a good steak in a relaxed atmosphere. read more

Food poor quality, was very dirty, veggies tasted frozen, with small portions. I was very disappointed. Service was good but overall not a good experience read more

Absolutely delicious and massive. Got the cowboy porterhouse cooked medium and it was a perfect medium rare. Went to burns recently and I swear this steak is so much more flavorful, smokey, more tender and the wet age leaves such a nice taste. Highly recommend this place. read more

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Food is so tasty . Steak was cooked perfectly. Shrimp scampi was awesome. You eat free on your birthday as well.

I haven't been back to Frontier Steakhouse in quite sometime. I came here on a Friday night at about 6:30, was seated immediately, and offered a menu and a beverage. My order consisted of: An 8oz filet, medium A water A salad with oil and vinegar A loaded baked potato. A glass of Malbec. My server was super attentive -- she brought out my salad and roll right away. The roll was not fresh, but the salad was very fresh. About 3 minutes later my steak came out with my potato. The steak was COLD and the fat had started to congeal. When my server brought me my glass of wine, I told her about my terrible steak, and she apologized and sent it back. The flavors were there, but how can you serve a COLD STEAK and charge $31.00? At my server's suggestion, I kept my potato and it was nice and hot, and I ate that and drank my wine while waiting for my steak. The second steak was excellent -- Juicy, flavorful, correct temp, and hot! They nailed it! Summary: Excellent service Very good sides and steak (see caveat) Fair prices for the quality This is a local steak place that prides itself on good food. Glad to see they are still kicking during COVID. 3 stars because of the first steak they served. Other than that and the stale roll, they are very good. read more

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I have been wanting to visit this steakhouse for a long time and one of my friends chose this place as the spot for her birthday gathering. We got there early (between 4-5pm) and there wasn't a soul around. We were the only people there so we were seated easily. The waitress didn't seem in the best of moods and the drink menu didn't cover most of the options they had available (there's a full bar but no menu for liquor selections). Wine prices are great which is a reason I'd come back for sure! Food prices are also very reasonable, but the steaks were really mediocre at best. I ordered medium rare and it was more medium well. You get a baked potato and salad with your steak so it's a good deal overall. Prices are low so if you're looking for an affordable night out, this is a good option. Family friendly for sure! Just not a place you'd want to take your first date to make a good impression. read more

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Wow. I am absolutely shocked on how repulsive this place is. This is a very honest review, for a family owned steak house. My father chose to eat here for Father's Day and I was optimistic but this place needs some serious help. Let's start off with the food, the steaks were very cold not overcooked but cold when handed to all of us ( party of 7 ) and there was absolutely NO flavor. To also add that the inside of the restaurant looked like a ran down cafeteria. The employees all looked like they were running around with their heads cut off. I didn't even see one manager going around asking people how their meal was. Where is the HOSPITALITY of a general steak house!!!???!!! I also ordered a lobster tail to go with my steak, which was completely UNDERCOOKED!!! The lobster tail wasn't even cooked partially. Not even an apology was given, I told the server and she just took it back. Didn't even have the kitchen prepare me a new lobster tail. All they did was cook it a bit longer and give it to me on a new plate. COMPLETELY against food safety regulations and they ended up overcooking it. I told the server and she just said still don't like it? Didn't even offer to comp the lobster tail until I had to actually say that you're comping this. This place is holding on to whatever effort that they have left and they just have loyal customers saying their food is delicious! Please WAKE UP people this food was disgusting and I mean that in the most honest food critic review that I can possible give. I will not be back and I will make sure to let my friends, family and anyone else know to not eat here. This place needs to be shut down. read more

Love Frontier! We decided to have my husbands 50th birthday dinner there (it is one of his favorites) with 25 or so of our closest friends. The staff was fantastic! Food was quick and delicious. Everyobe really knocked it our of the park. One the plus plus side some of our friends had never been and said as they were leaving the party that they would definitely be back. The wait staff kept drinks full & flowing and were so friendly. The food was delivered to the table in a very timey manner for such a latge gang of us. His 50th was a delightful time and full of great memories thanks to this neighborhood gem! read more

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There are bad restaurant experiences and then there is Frontier Steakhouse. It reaches a level of terrible that becomes almost great. It's "Attack of the Tomato's" bad. It's William Hung singing bad. We are talking the NY Jets of restaurants. The waitress started by asking us for our order before we she handed us the menus. It only went downhill from there. The food was laughably bad. Cheese sticks with ice cold marinara, the saddest salad I've ever seen and a steak that was a grisly piece of meat that I'm desperately telling myself came from a cow. God, I hope I'm right. The taste was so weird - 50 years of eating steak at places good and bad and I've never had anything taste quite like it - and not in a good way. Seriously, if you are considering eating here, come up with a different plan. Any plan. Deciding to start a fast is a better solution. Wendy's is a better plan. On the positive side, we have a story that will last for a long time. In 10 years, we will still be saying "Remember the Frontier Steakhouse?" and laughing about it. They've raised terrible restaurant experiences to an art form. read more

Never had a better steak in my lifetime. Staff is very nice. Sometimes there is a wait depending on your dinner time on weekends but it's soooo worth it. read more

We came by to celebrate a birthday. We waited about 15 minutes to be seated. Once seated we could tell they were understaffed. We waited a bit to order drinks and cheese dip appetizer ($7.95) When the cheese dip came it was about half basket of chips and had to pay $2.50 for a refill of which we did not. We ordered Rancha Ka Bob ($18.95), Shrimp Dinner of 8 shrimp up charge 2$ for shrimp scampi and $1.75 for Caesar salad ($19.70), 8 oz. Sirloin with up charge of $2.60 for loaded bake potato ($20.95), Ribeye with up charge $1 for sweet potato ($32.95), Salmon with bake potato butter sour cream ($19.95). We waited about 25 minutes for our dinners. It was very loud and our drinks were not refilled. The steaks were good but the shrimp and salmon were very salty. We also had two pieces of key lime pie (5$ each) which for the price were very small. Unfortunately we had been here years ago and were very let down by our experience this time. The wait for dinner a bit long, staff not very friendly, up charges and noise level we will not be back. It is unfortunate because the steaks are good. read more

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Anyone who thinks this place serves a good steak has obviously never had a good steak! We ate there with friends who suggested it last Saturday and I've been sick since, feel like I have a brick in my stomach and I only had an 8oz steak. Worst piece of meat I've perhaps ever had. Not cheap either, pay few more bucks and go to a real steakhouse and enjoy a fine meal. You won't get that here. read more

Excellent steaks! Quick...no waiting! Will definitely be back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Heard they are renovating as well

So disappointed. We used to love this place. Cowgirl Steak was tough and ribs were tiny but tasty. Service was good. Fried Mushrooms rubbery. Sorry can't give a better review. read more

Great food well kept secret. Do not go without an appetite. Steak are awesome and chicken is mouthwatering. Try it once and you will be hooked. A must have place to visit at a minimum once in your life. read more

So I got to town about 7 and check Yelp for some grub and it sent me to several places with good reviews but they were places with no parking and you had to walk to them. I'm fat, I don't do any extra curricular walking. Anyway I kept refreshing and finally fell on Frontier. I rolled in there about 8 and I was literally the only person here, the only car in the lot but the open sign was on and the sign said it didn't close until 10 so I cowboy'd up and went in. Yes I was the only non worker in the place. Anyway the waitress was delightful and got me a seat and menu and my drink order and such and quickly returned with my drink and took my order. I ordered the bone in rib eye medium with a salad and veggies. The music was stellar and on point imo, real country. She reappeared with my salad and it was a salad. Then in fairly short order she brought my steak and I'm here to tell you it was on point. It was as good as any $50 steak I've ever eaten and wasn't nearly that expensive. Very good. Veggies were on point as well. I left about 50 minutes later and the only human I saw the entire time was my waitress. Maybe I was in the twilight zone I'm not sure but the food was perfect and the help was too! 10 outta 10 will eat here every time I'm in town!!! read more

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I will start this out with we had a party of 20 on a Saturday for my brother's 40th birthday... you need 25 for the 'bigger hall'. I really wish they would have just given us the hall but either way I understand. IT WAS packed.. it's usually pretty dead inside which is why I suggested it in the first place. This place is a total dive spot, which was why it was always so good. It's located in the sticks of Tampa. It looks like a run down old restaurant you would see on Route 66. It hasn't been updated in ages so everything is probably the exact same way it was in it's heyday. I will say my group was a bit annoying we had 8 screaming kids that just wanted to play and made the place into a bit of a jungle gym.. =( One of my biggest pet peeves is kids that don't sit down and listen.. but it is what it is. I know this GREATLY annoyed the waitresses that were working on our group and thus making them not really pay attention to us as much or bother to check up on us. So this review will be a mixed emotion - I see both sides. I've worked in the restaurant and had big tables so I tried to mediate as much as I could. On to the food. Prices are reasonable for the steak cuts and you get a a bang for your buck. We ordered the porterhouse Medium Rare...but it seem to have come out RARE... after the waitresses dropped all the food off (our steak being the last) they were never to be seen again until about 30 minutes later giving us to go containers as if to say 'OK you can LEAVE NOW' --NO WE did NOT say we were done eating... so in essence we were not able to tell them that it was rare because 1 they never came back to ask and 2 they were pushing us out...and thus making me a hangry customer. No offense I love my meat red but screaming bloody murder to me.. no thank you. read more

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Amazing flavorful steak. Flame grilled with Orange Wood - Sautéed mushrooms are equally great ($3) and Cheese topped broccoli read more

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The place I feel like would be in a rob zombie movie with captain Spaulding as the hostess or the cook... the waitress was literally horrible I felt like she kept going to the back to a hit off her meth pipe... the food wasn't cooked right hubby ordered a med steak and it came out bluer then the face paint off captain's face. read more

Why 3 stars? Because there is no half star option to accurately give a 3 and a half. --- --- --- This was definitely a "good" 3-star restaurant. I can always appreciate a good steakhouse, especially an old-fashioned one like Frontier. The interior was very unique and made you feel like you were out in the old west. I'm from Texas, and I would imagine that Frontier is exactly the type of place people inaccurately imagine the entire state of Texas is like. Midland? Maybe. Houston, not so much. I found it pretty amazing that I had never even heard of Frontier, until I got a tip from a friend of a friend. It is truly the definition of a "hidden gem." Now...you may be asking yourself (because I know my reviews set your inner-dialogue in motion) "Is it really a gem if you only gave them 3-stars?" I think it has "gem" potential. Again, my review is more of a 3.5 star, with plenty of room to go up in the future. I enjoyed my steak very much, I just wasn't overwhelmed with joy while eating it. I'll be back, and hope I can upgrade a star. read more

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We had our church Senior Adult group Christmas party at Frontier tonight. The food was wonderful and our server Tonya did an excellent job caring for our needs. There was another lady helping Tonya but I do not know her name. All in all it was a wonderful evening and everyone enjoyed the time and food! Would highly recommend Frontier Steakhouse read more

This review isn't about the food but about them as a business and a neighbor. I live on the street adjacent to their restaurant. Someone dumped a couch in their parking lot and they decided the best thing to do was to do their own illegal dumping and move it to our street(in the bushes against the barbwire fence). And on top of that they claimed that the county told them to put in there for pick up(why throw it in the bushes then?) Well just be aware I actually contacted the county and reported you for illegal dumping. Try having some respect for your neighbors! read more

Cook messed up multiple steaks & when we sent them back he only fixed one properly didn't wanna play back & forth so decided to get rid of it But the sweet potato was good & the server was a nice lady? read more

This was our first time going to Frontier Steakhouse! It definitely was a one and done! I had a reservation for 6:30, they open at 4:00, I arrived right at 6:00 and there wasn't a soul to be found inside besides the lady behind the front counter (with a very heavy and nasty cough) and one waitress. I was waiting on the rest of my party to get there, but they sat me right away. I ordered the Big Bang Shrimp appetizer while waiting, and I have to say that when it came out it looked horrible. But I decided to try it anyway. I tried to pick one up with my fork, but the fork was having a hard time penetrating the breading on the shrimp as it was very hard. The temp of it could have been a lot warmer, but I ate as much of it as I could. When I brought this to her attention, she just stood there and looked at me like I was stupid! I ordered a sweet tea, and I am from the south, so I like my sweet tea to be pretty sweet. But this one was over the top sweet. I just diluted it with some of my daughter's water. When we ordered our entrees, the waitress was rushing us like there were a million people in there when in reality there were only 3 tables seated. She acted as if she didn't want to be there the entire time! Kind of like she had the personality of a gnat! My daughter had a hair on the edge of her steak, and my friend had a hair on the tail of one of her shrimps. When we told the waitress, she just looked at them with disgust (like she wondered why they were even saying anything about it) and turned and walked away without even saying anything! She never mentioned anything about it again! The steak.......I had the Cowgirl, and it was almost paper thin! That steak costs $32.95, so I would expect a much larger steak for that price! My baked potato wasn't even cooked all the way, very hard and really not even very hot either! It wouldn't even melt my butter all the way when I put it on. The salad was ok. The tomatoes on it looked as if they had been sitting around for a while! Overall, a horrible experience! SERVICE: No stars at all! She should find a different line of work! She was absolutely horrible! ATMOSPHERE: 1 star. It had a weird smell in there and felt dirty! PRICE: 1 star. If you're going to charge high prices, then give people what they are paying for! BIRTHDAY DEAL: They give you $28.95 off of the Cowgirl, which is cool and all, but you can't get anything else, only the Cowgirl. Plus, they expect you to have another person with you to purchase an entree of equal of greater value (I totally get this, but why equal or greater?) for you to get your steak for only about 75% off of the original price! Makes no sense! They never even offered or asked if we wanted them to sing happy birthday! I get it though.....there were only like maybe 3 workers in the entire place! And I don't think it was because they were short staffed! I think it's because they know they aren't going to be busy enough to justify having more workers on the clock! ****SAVE YOURSELF THE TROUBLE AND YOUR MONEY AND FIND SOMEWHERE ELSE TO GO! THIS PLACE IS NOT WORTH IT! **** ****DEFINITELY A ONE AND DONE FOR ME! I WON'T EVER GO BACK**** read more

Had the cowboy, and it was delicious. Not sure what method they used to cook the steak, but the taste was out of this world. I'll definitely be returning. read more

My first time here and the steak and lobster is amazing so flavorful and juicy. I would recommend this place for the night you want to just step out of the box of everyday same food dining this is the place. Tiffany is beautiful and attentive to your dining experience needs. Full bar for those who want a little extra special. In addition the T-Bone steak was so amazing that I wanted to get it all so I picked it up and ate with my hands lol. My suggestion is you will need two napkins read more

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We've been coming here for years. Food WAS great back in the days and now it's not even worth it. We went there for a Birthday we had a party of 8 now everyone order steak so you can imagine the check. They wanted to charge us for small plates for the cake charge extra for a loaded potatoes extra for grilled onions extra for sauce. SMH! Welp we won't be coming back here. The serves was just okay. Sad this has gone downhill. My whole family was disappointed. read more

Aside from the location which is out of the way for most people, the food and service was average. Think of this as more of a Bob Evans version of a nice steakhouse. Nothing spectacular about it but if you don't want to go to a busy outback type steak place, you can go here. read more

My favorite place for an outstanding steak. Used to come during the Golden Gate Speedway days. Been coming here 55 years.still love it.

I heard about this place recently and have been jonesing for a good steak. Normally for that feeling I go to Texas Cattle Company. A friend told me the steaks here are cooked similar with citrus oak wood. So I decided to check It out. The menu has something for everyone. (Chicken, steak, pork chops, lobster) First I will say that the prices are extremely reasonable. I got a decent bottle of red wine for 17 bucks when most places would up-charge that to at least 20. The steaks range from 5 cents to 3 dollars less than Texas Cattle. You get a lot for your money here. The steak dinners come with salad and bread and your choice of sweet potato, baked potato, vegetable medley or these amazing potato wedges (buck skins.) The appetizer sampler was good. The jalapeño poppers were my favorite. Very well done, not frozen (or if they were you couldn't tell) the only thing that could have been better were the mozzarella sticks. The salad was very basic- nothing to write home about. As for the steak, It was cooked perfectly. I asked for medium and got exactly that. Perfectly pink center and juicy. The only thing I would say is that the flavor of the citrus wood could have been a bit stronger. But I ate the whole T-bone. So It was definitely good! I just prefer the other place. The atmosphere is very casual. The place is large too so It can accommodate groups. The server was amazing and friendly and offered advice on sides. She even brought out cinnamon and sugar for my sweet potato (which made It even better!) I will definitely be back here. Although I still feel the best steak ever comes from the other place I mentioned. This is absolutely a close second. Especially for the price! read more

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May not look like much from the outside, but man can they cook a steak. Just the right amount of smoke. read more

Frontier Steakhouse - Perfectly cooked steak. - Steakhouses Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Walking through front door is like walking back in time! Great service and the flavor of the steak is amazing. Been here several times and no complaints! read more