Best Steakhouse VALUE

I'm a big fan of Gallagher's. As the wife and I usually have a late breakfast / early dinner we're going to try Jean George's early dinner this time around. $69+tt The menu is limited, but looks pretty good.
http://www.arialasvegas.com/sites/default/files/dining/restaurant/menu/JG_69_Early_Evening_10.11.12.pdf

 

Am I the only person that think the steaks at Outback are not that far off from any of these fancy places?

I just don't see the value in paying more than 20 bucks for a steak and two sides.

 

IMHO, the steak you get with the $7.99 special at Ellis Island is better than anything the Outback has to offer. That said, yes there is a certain law of diminishing return as steak prices go up. It's not just the piece of meat that you're paying for. If you're looking for the sort of overall experience that one can expect when paying $75pp for a steak and a couple of sides, then a "Blooming Onion" and an "Outback Special" at a booth with a formica table and paper napkins probably isn't going to cut it. There's nothing wrong with that. In fact, I like the Outback... It's just not fine dining.

 

There's a big difference. I have nothing against Outback but a decent steakhouse is in an entire different league in terms of taste. And a great steakhouse is in an entirely different league than that. I'm not saying a $100+ steak or a $260 wagyu steak is a better value than $20 Outback because that's up to the individual. But in terms of taste and quality they are so far off its hard to even compare.

 

Although there have been some reports of diminished quality, you can add Binion's Steakhouse to the list. Not everything is ala-cart, and the view is quite nice from the 25th? floor. Mind you I last went in late 2002, but it was a good meal at a reasonable price. I've also been to The Flame and The Steakhouse at Circus Circus and could highly recommend both.

 

We had two, but both closed. I ate at the east side location and it was very average. All that sizzling butter did nothing to win me over. I don't understand why it is replacing The Range at Harrah's. Name recognition and expense accounts weren't enough to keep the other two from failing.

 

1. $21.99 16 once Porterhouse, with 2 sides--Second Street Grill, Fremont.
2. $30.00 Prime Rib three course dinner, Emblers, The Quad.
3. $19.99 Chicken/pasta dinner Binions Ranch Steakhouse.