I met my Aunt and Uncle for dinner at The Beef House in Covington, IN per their suggestion one Saturday afternoon and I was very impressed with the dining experience. This was a bit of a drive for me, an hour and a half, since I live in Indy, but it was well worth the drive! The Beef House is a steakhouse that has been around since 1964, and it is a family style steakhouse that is known for their fresh beef and huge portions. They also have a banquet hall across the parking lot that can be rented out for special events or organization meetings. I have not been inside the banquet hall, but from the pictures, it looks very nice and has a beautiful ambiance. When I went inside the restaurant, I noticed a bull's head on the wall on the right that was very unique and stood out very well. It is definitely a photo opportunity for families to remember the dining experience. The ambiance of the restaurant is gorgeous and definitely old style family steakhouse vibes with wood paneling and display of fine chinaware on the mantle. Our server greeted us with a smile and welcomed us to the restaurant. Unfortunately, I do not remember her name, but she was wonderful and took very good care of us. The menu is very impressive with a variety of options from pasta, steak, lobster, fish, and even frog legs! I decided to go with the Atlantic salmon dinner because I was in the mood for fish. I know I should have gotten a steak, but just was not feeling a steak for dinner. The dinner came with a salad, a side, and soup. I chose the vegetable soup, garden salad, and baked potato with sour cream for my side. OMG! When I say the portions were huge, the portions were huge!!! My Atlantic salmon was a huge portion, and the baked potato was a decent size as well. The vegetable soup and garden salad were delicious and very fresh. The vegetable soup was homemade and very comfort food for me. The Atlantic salmon was cooked to perfection and had a perfect texture to it. It melted in my mouth when I tasted it and was absolutely perfect! The baked potato was excellent and cooked perfectly as well. My Aunt also had the Atlantic salmon dinner and my Uncle had the chicken Parmesan dinner with pasta. The chicken Parmesan was huge and big enough to fill the entire plate. My Uncle loved it very much. The best part was the yeast rolls with strawberry jam and apple butter. The yeast rolls were the best I have ever had in a long time and the homemade strawberry jam and apple butter were pure heaven. You can even purchase a dozen of the yeast rolls to take home, along with a jar of apple butter or strawberry jam, if you are so inclined. This was an amazing dining experience and reminded me of the old steakhouse my family used to go to as a kid for dinner on special occasions. My Aunt and Uncle gave a good recommendation, and will definitely be back here for dinner if I am in the area. The Beef House is fantastic and highly recommend anyone traveling on the road to stop here for lunch or dinner, but would suggest making reservations in advance because it does get busy very quick. A wonderful road side restaurant for dinner here in Indiana that is a great discovery. Everyone need to come to The Beef House! It is #1! read more

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You go here for the steak, and it is delicious! Oh and get those yeast rolls! I was finally able to come visit this place while I was passing by the area, and I was very satisfied by my experience here. The staff here was very welcoming and I did enjoy the fact you see a lot of the meat on display when you enter! The interior also looked great as I took a picture with the bull in front! I started this meal the best way, with their yeast rolls. OMG they were so warm, fresh, and delicious! They also provide their homemade apple butter, which I HIGHLY suggest using. This apple butter made the rolls even better. For an appetizer we got the Combination Platter, which includes a bunch of their fried appetizers, Onion Rings, Fried Mushrooms, and Zucchini Fries. From this, I enjoyed the onion rings the most. I ended up getting the bone-in Ribeye with sautéed mushrooms. This steak hit the spot, with the right amount of marbling and flavor. The meal overall was very satisfying. For dessert, I got a cheesecake with strawberries on top. This was not too sweet, which is my preference. Overall, it was great to stop by here on my trip and would come by again! read more

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The food is not spectacular as the prices should suggest.. and the service has gone down hill as well

Worth the detour due to ramp closures on 74. Great service and amazing food. From the warm roll with homemade apple butter when you first sit down all the way thru the house made cheesecake for dessert. The breaded tenderloin was hands down one of the best I've had! read more

My family has been going there for years. It seems recently, the steak just isn't what it used to be.

Service was great. Jody was our server and did an excellent job. I ordered the filet mignon and while it was a great tender piece of steak it was just mediocre to me. I don't want a steak where I have to use sauce. The seating area could have better/more lighting. It was very dim. Having said that I do eat gluten free and options are always limited. At least I didn't have to go with a salad or burger (no bun). read more

This has been our go to place since moving to Indiana a few years ago and the food and service is good. We haven't found many good places since moving here so we visit almost weekly. But I have to give them three stars because when we checked out I got an alert for the charge and noticed it was different than the receipt that the waitress gave me. I asked and she went and got the owner. He said that sometimes cards do that to account for the tip and as someone who has used a card to eat out almost weekly for 27 years I have literally never seen that happen. So I just feel the whole situation was shady and very uncomfortable. read more

A restaurant and dinner theater located outside Covington, Indiana. A nice place with scenic views and good food. Famous for their dinner rolls. As much of their food as possible is made from scratch and from locally sourced ingredients. Our server Annie did a good job of making sure we had anything we needed and checked on us often in spite of also having a large group in her section to handle. read more

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An Indiana institution! I enjoy stopping here for grab and go burgers or a sit down meal. Traditional menu options abound, with reliable service and old school ambiance. The yeast rolls are excellent as are the hamburger buns. Lots of protein and carb options for your appetite. They also have famously good apple butter and other jams for the rolls. The venerable salad bar has been replaced with ready-made items, a post-Covid adaptation. Get the hamburger and fries to go, with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles. You won't be disappointed! read more

The Beef House - Choice of steaks - Seafood Near Me - Covington, Indiana

My first time here and it didn't disappoint. The service was excellent and the food was above average. I started with the bang bang shrimp appetizer. The sauce in the shrimp was much better than a well know chain that serves the same dish. The broccoli soup was creamy and the broccoli was not overcooked. The rolls were on another level: hot, pillowy and fresh. You could literally eat just the rolls with butter and leave. For the entrée I ordered the seafood platter (I know it's a beef place) but I'm not a big steak person. The seafood platter was huge. Everything was fresh and not overly salty. I can't wait to return and try some of their other menu items. read more

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We always enjoy their food. The pork chops are my favorite. I really miss the salad bar. The wait staff are always friendly and show the right amount of attentiveness. read more

This is our second time back eating at the Beef House since we moved away and now relocated back. The atmosphere, friendly service, and quality of food is top shelf. Definitely our go to restaurant we will come back often! A++++ read more

Great food and friendly staff... Yes it is $$$, but well established and they diffently know how to cook their steaks and beef selections!!! read more

This place is really good for what it is. It's not five star dining but it has five star service. Everyone one working there is extremely helpful and friendly. It located just I74 and we stop there every time we travel through this area. They always start you with great rolls served with apple butter and a strawberry jelly. They are always warm and delicious. Though they have an extensive menu we always go with the cafeteria style meal that changes daily. We have never been disappointed in anything we have had. This will continue to be a stopping point for us anytime we are passing through Covington IN. read more

The Beef House - Cafeteria style lunch of Salad, Meatloaf, potatoes and gravy, and corn. - Seafood Near Me - Covington, Indiana

Used to go to the Beef House almost every Sunday and I loved the salad bar. It's great to be able to have as big of a salad as you want and customize it as you wish; however, after covid they completely removed the salad bar.Won't be returning unless they bring the salad bar back. read more

Someone ordered the chicken breast. Thin, dry, not fresh, and seemed pre-battered and frozen before cooked. After the person finished the meal and paid, they politely asked the manager about this, and the feminine man scoffed and responded, "You should've asked at your table!" He then snapped, "My family OWNS this place!" It was bizarre. Another time, I got the sugar fried ham. It was thin, dry, and inedibly salty. These days, the strawberry sauce for rolls is put on your table in one small, cheap plastic, snap-lid container. You get one roll each, and I think you have to ask for refills, when in the past they used to make sure you had refills. They removed the salad bar. Their cod fish is paper thin. What is that? Cod is a thick cut fish. Their cutting of corners, and food quality, is becoming insulting, and I won't return. read more

The food is really good. The service was good. They have a nice setup here. I had the roast beef, green beans, and soup. read more

The Beef House - Roast beef, green beans, vegetable soup, and a salad. - Seafood Near Me - Covington, Indiana

This place brings back the nostalgia from high school prom for me. Back in 1988 a group of friends and I ate here before our Senior prom. Well, I met one of those same old friends who now lives in Zionsville, IN while I now live in Charlotte, NC to relive our glory days. We had fun catching up and this place LOOKS EXACTLY THE SAME. Now, outside they have added pretty flowers and a bison statue, but inside is the same brick and wood decor. Families still arrive from miles around to come to basically the middle of nowhere to eat here. My friend had the NY Strip and I had the 12oz ribeye. The ribeyes come in 4 different sizes, which was really nice to be able to select from. They didn't have horseradish cream sauce, but the waitress had them make some up for me. Nice ! The waitress was extremely friendly and we had a great view of their garden flowers and even watched a hummingbird fly around drinking from the flowers. We started off with their wonderful famous rolls with strawberry jam. Nice and fluffy with real pieces of strawberries in the jam. The salads were nice and they make their own ranch dressing. My steak was a bit thin but was cooked well and very good. It came with the salad, rolls, and 1 side. I chose a baked potato. My husband got the burger and said it was juicy. It came with fries. For 3 people, the bill was around $94 before tip. We would definitely come back and hope for many more wonderful years for the Covington Beef House.... as we used to call this place, being originally from Lafayette, IN. read more

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Everything was amazing. The service was fantastic. Can't beat the quality and quantity of food for the price you pay, very cool old-school steakhouse with easy access even for vehicles, pulling trailers. read more

TL;DR The steaks are dry aged upper choice. The menu prices include, your drink, yeast rolls, soup, salad, meal and a side. So while it may seem pricey at the face value, you get a lot for the money. There was a lot of hype surrounding this place from two people who eat here regularly and I was not disappointed (after reading other Yelpers). We all opted for fillets but the meat and potatoes guy in the group who got a burger. They grind the beef themselves and he couldn't pass it up. Everyone throughly enjoyed their meals. The steaks were cooked to the way everyone ordered them and bacon wrap was delish. The sides were plentiful. I took it easy on the rolls so I could finish my dinner. The waitress said pre-COVID they had a salad bar but we were salads in a bi They serve Coke products and beer. read more

The Beef House - 6 ounce Fillet (small cut). - Seafood Near Me - Covington, Indiana

Food was great and waitress was there regularly taking up dirty plates and asking if we needed anything. Very friendly and warm atmosphere. Highly recommend it read more

First time visitors. The yeast rolls are simply outstanding. Can't say it enough. They literally melt in your mouth and are hot from the oven. Each meal comes with salad and cup of soup. So much food! Croutons were awesome! Nothing special about the broccoli soup or chicken noodle soup. Nothing BAD, but nothing special. Service was incredible! Attentive, pleasant! The quality of the beef was good. It was properly cooked. Unfortunately the steak has zero seasoning. No salt and pepper on the steaks for cooking. I understand the clientele is primary older but we do enjoy flavor. This is the one place this establishment could use some work on. Yes there is salt and pepper on the table along with steak sauce but a great restaurant often does not need these. The decor could use updating but sure can't fault them here. Would mean closing to update. Easy access from the highway. read more

The Beef House - Seafood Near Me - Covington, Indiana

Meh, for the steak price, the quality should be better. Ribeyes were not a great grade of meat but they were flavorful and cooked perfectly. They were basically what I could've bought and cooked at home myself. Steak dinners include salad & soup & side & tea or coffee. Broccoli side was overcooked but the homemade cheese sauce on it was excellent. Black bean soup was SUPER good, salad was fresh, crunchy and the bleu cheese dressing was very good. Rolls are yummy, large, hot and come with jam/apple butter. Our fantastic server was on top of everything. She suggested a bag to take the one roll left in our basket home. And she tucked 3 more in there just because. How nice is that? read more

Nice and fun hometown restaurant I always go out of my way for when I'm back in the Midwest. Big indoor spaces and the beef chili is delicious. The star of the show is always the rolls, however. And they pair them with apple butter on the side. There used to be a salad bar but now they have the salads premade. Service is always friendly and there's lots of parking. read more

The Beef House - Beef chili, salad, rolls - Seafood Near Me - Covington, Indiana

10-25-24. We were passing through on vacation and saw the billboard about their yeast rolls. We decided to stop since there were good reviews on Yelp. Wish we had keep on driving! The restaurant is nice and the steak case looked great but then the food wasn't. We both had Ribeyes. My spouse sent it back, ordered medium got rare. The rub /seasoning is overly salty. I ordered appetizer chicken livers with bacon, came out over cooked and charred. I left my steak, too salty . The bake potato was cover in 1/2 cup of sour cream that had what I thought were chives in it. This was poured over it. I had asked for it on the side. The mushrooms were swimming in oil. I tipped the bowl over to pour all of the grease off of them. I had 2 cokes to get the salt out of my mouth. We stopped eating and asked for the check. $80 plus tip. The rolls were the best part of meal. The waitress was nice but I wondered why she didn't asked about the meal since her customers had not eaten their dinners. There were plenty of customers and they have been around since 1964. Good luck if you decide to try them, others seem to like it. read more

First time here. You walk in and there is a meat counter to buy steaks or choose what you will be having for dinner. The restaurant is very old and woody. Lots of wood tables, walls, everything. It has a very musty smell. The staff is amazing though very attentive. Alice was her name and she can move and suggest the best things to eat. It wasn't really busy when we arrived it was packed when we left. They bring they puff huge rolls work apple butter and strawberry jam that they make in house. It's delicious. I forgot to buy a jar when I left. I ordered the Jack Daniel's soaked bourbon NY Strip steak. It wasn't bland and not too sweet like the waitress mentioned. I thought the marinate was amazing. It came with soup which I had the broccoli cheese and others at the table got bean soup, salad, and the dinner was a huge steak and loaded bake potato. Be careful their loaded is sour cream and nacho cheese. I asked for the shreeded cheese. Others got the fisherman platter it had frog legs, cod, shrimp, and something else all deep fried. I never tried frog legs very good and lightly breaded. I have way too full for dessert. When we left it was very busy. The average cost for a meal is $25.00 and up. I would definitely go back if in the neighborhood. Alice was an amazingly waitress . read more

The Beef House - Fluffy hot rolls. So good! Use the apple butter and strawberry jelly. - Seafood Near Me - Covington, Indiana

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Well, when we. First moved here in 2007 everyone raved about the beef house and we tried it and fell in love and were regulars for special occasions and for date nights. Loved the salad bar and the soup and yes the rolls and apple butter. Loved the fact that they also had a couple different styles of rolls as well. The steaks were always good and the service always excellent. Covid came and of course the world changed but they have seemed to want to keep it like it is Covid times. No salad bar, a skippy little bowl of salad, last time my wife picked the brown lettuce out..the steaks sub par at best, only the yeast rolls now and you have to ask for apple butter (if they have any) and for the jam..the staff are ok...honestly drive to Lafayette and eat at Texas Roadhouse and get better all around food and service for a much better price read more

Used to really like this place! Rolls and broccoli cheese soup are really the only good things here. I ordered a medium rare steak and received a BLUE rare. I politely told the waitress that was way too rare for me (I am 8 months pregnant). She was kind and took it back. Came out again (same cut of steak, did not get a new one) and it was still cooked super blue! I said I really cannot eat this. Took it back again & she agreed with me it was not med rare. Not pink at all, very purple! She brought back a new cut & manager came out. He is extremely rude, tried to tell me it was cooked & I need to order medium next time. Kept asking me "okay well do you want it cooked again or off your check..?" I told him "I'd prefer to get what I ordered so I can eat..." My entire family was arguing with him and he refused to have any accountability for the quality of service him & his cook were providing. I cook NY Strips weekly; this steak was way undercooked! i was very very upset to be spoken to so rudely and him trying to gaslight me that it was med rare. I will not be going back. Please know if you have an issue here, you will not get it resolved properly. read more

Everything was wonderful! The steaks were as good as promised, the sides excellent, and the bartender obviously knew her/his stuff! This is probably the best place within 30 miles! read more

Extremely disappointed in our last visit. We moved from the area in 2019 and just returned. The beef house was always a good gathering place for us and our family when getting together, when asked where we wanted to meet for dinner, I said, the beef House, of course! They said OK, we haven't been there in quite a while. I didn't think anything of it because I knew they had changed their eating habits somewhat. As we walked into the dining room, first thing I noticed was the salad bar was gone. It was always a big draw for us, and the rest of the family. Apparently it was done away with during Covid. After talking with my cousins, they said that is why they had not returned. We had no idea. The food quality is average at best, and the salad bar was whatalways drew us to the restaurant. We are just one family so I'm sure it's not a big deal to them. But we found it interesting that another table seated near us experienced basically the same thing as we heard the ladies say they wanted to leave. The gentleman both said we're already here. Let's just eat. We don't have to come back, so I can't believe there are others that don't feel the same way. It's a shame. We had noticed prior to 2019 the food quality had slipped the past few years, but it was still decent. Now it's just average food. And they have become stingy with the rolls and strawberry jam which they always bragged about. Needless to say, we will not return, which is disappointing. It was always a good place to meet as it was central for many of us. read more

Love the fresh salads, rolls, and the jack daniel ny strip. They also serve alcohol, I ordered a blackberry whiskey with coke, very good.

My first time at this restaurant. My husband and I were early on a Saturday night so it was not crowded and very quiet. It's very old school with dark paneling walls, tables and chairs but a beautiful wall of windows. Our food was great it just a lot! We ordered ribeye steaks, which comes with soup, and salad plus the steak and baked potato! Our server KK was very attentive and did a great job! We took home leftovers and had those for lunch. Oh and I can't forget to biggest rolls ever and oh so yummy! Not too overly expensive considering everything has gone up this year in price! read more

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I have frequented the Beef House for many years. Always good service, Comfortable seating, clean bathrooms. We were a party of 7 and was seated upon arrival. I did not like the 1 st table they tried to seat us at due to cramped area. I asked to be moved to a better location and the lady did not hesitate and moved us to much more comfortable seating and it had space. Several people had steaks which were cooked to order and tasty. Two ordered the chicken fingers and were disappointed. The service was excellent and we were not rushed as we weee there to visit with friends. I was also disappointed they have not brought back the salad Buffet. Always looked forward to salad Buffet. read more

Only choice of one side. No more salad bar, just a small salad bowl. Not coming back any more. No longer worth the trip. Service was good but they are limited by owners choices. Eat somewhere else. read more

The Beef House - Seafood Near Me - Covington, Indiana

Old times at the beef house! love those rolls. Was decently priced and cane along with plenty of freebies to take home! i had a great experience here and my mom grew up going here, so had to try it myself! friendly service, huge parking lot! read more

We had a great time Courtney took care of us had bang bang shrimp I had the perch dinner, my friend had the perch dinner. My other friend had barbecue chicken. We had cheese cake so good rolls are amazing. She was very patient with us. The atmosphere was great. Everybody was so friendly. Yes will be back next year for sure. This time of year We loved it. I got apple butter to take home. strawberry preserved and rolls. read more

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Ordered the 20oz T-Bone Medium with a beef noodle soup and a side of broccoli. Came with complimentary rolls with apple butter and strawberry jam along with a salad bar. Service: Quite fast. I made a trip to the salad bar and before I came back, my soup was already at the table. The yeast rolls were delivered near the time that I received the water. Steak came out .... Food: Their signature rolls, unfortunately tasted like normal rolls. The strawberry jam and apple butter tasted as expected as well. Reading other reviews I expected something more. The beef soup had a very good beef flavor with tender bits of beef within it. The noodles were a bit on the softer side. T-bone steak was cooked as ordered. Flavor wise, there is nothing special. It tasted like a typical steak you can buy at the grocery store and cook at home. The broccoli was steamed and tasted OK. Ambiance: Nice and quiet as expected on a Tuesday night at 8:30pm (Closing at 10). Very clean environment but no music playing to fill the space. Nothing really shows off that this building is a beef house. Overall, good experience but I wouldn't choose to go here again. The price tag is a bit high for mediocre food. $40~ If someone wanted to come, I would give it another chance though. read more

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My first time coming to the Beef House, and it did not disappoint!!! We had excellent service, our waitress answered all of my questions, was so incredibly kind and patient. We got the 8oz Ribeye, but not before having the delicious broccoli cheddar soup, delicious salad, AMAZING rolls and strawberry and apple butter to go with them, when I got to my ribeye, I could only take a couple of bites because of how full I was. I ordered it medium-well, it was served well done, but honestly, I wasn't bothered, they were super busy, so I didn't want to bring it up, and it tasted just as good as it would have if it were medium well! The inside of the restaurant was so beautifully done, I loved the architecture, the feeling of home, and warmth that it gave off. I would 100% recommend read more

Delicious food! Awesome service! Highly recommend if you are in the mood to eat a big hardy steak! The rolls were hot and fresh and they had ample apple butter or strawberry as well. Beautiful grounds nearby. Best part is it's all inclusive with the steak price including your beverage! Soup salad and steak what a great combination! Have a large group no problem here as there are tables big enough for 20 people!! read more

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I am so sad I didn't know about this place before. It is so good! You will leaved STUFFED. The food is quality, and the staff were nice. It was very Covid friendly and safe. Masks are required, and the salad bar and food line is all Covid protected and safe. The rolls are to die for. The chicken and noodles are amazing. There is a million things on the menu. This is located right off the interstate so a perfect spot for anyone traveling. Also this is close to the Indiana/ Illinois state line. 3 miles to be exact! TONS of parking! Gas stations are nearby! The inside is wonderfully decorated for Christmas and there was lots of seating!! read more

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