Went to Outback tonight...

[mad_fan]

T-Bone was very good...cooked just right...
Meals and drinks...$65.00...
Best of all...it went to a national chain...that doesn't benefit the community...
And not to one of the mom & pop steakhouses...
:rolleyes:

[JagFan]

T-Bone was very good...cooked just right...
Meals and drinks...$65.00...
Best of all...it went to a national chain...that doesn't benefit the community...
And not to one of the mom & pop steakhouses...
:rolleyes:

You are going to hell you know? :rolleyes:

We grilled steaks bought from the regional grocery store. Served with veggies from the local farmer's market.

[mad_fan]

You are going to hell you know? :rolleyes:

We grilled steaks bought from the regional grocery store. Served with veggies from the local farmer's market.

I think that'll be a function of who's in office when I go...:D

[chhspantherfan]

steaks raised on coastal with garden raised potatoes, broccoli and grilled onions. I am ready for a nap.

[JagFan]

I think that'll be a function of who's in office when I go...:D

;)

[Firebird]

The only real problem here is describing Outback as "very good."

[chhspantherfan]

The only real problem here is describing Outback as "very good."

see post #4 :cool:

[mad_fan]

The only real problem here is describing Outback as "very good."

I shall stop liking it...
We should I conform to???
Keep my sodium intake and BMI in mind...
Tell me what to like going forward...
:rolleyes:

[Firebird]

I shall stop liking it...
We should I conform to???
Keep my sodium intake and BMI in mind...
Tell me what to like going forward...
:rolleyes:

Steaks that don't suck and don't cost 26 bucks a pop.....

[twcpfan1]

The Prime Rib and Coconut Shrimp are actually decent. Except there aren't many Aussies that even know what prime rib is. They do not generally cut roast beef that thick over there. Nobody uses shrimp. They call it Prawns.

[Firebird]

The Prime Rib and Coconut Shrimp are actually decent. Except there aren't many Aussies that even know what prime rib is. They do not generally cut roast beef that thick over there. Nobody uses shrimp. They call it Prawns.

Are you telling me that Outback is not really like Australia?

[mad_fan]

Steaks that don't suck and don't cost 26 bucks a pop.....

The steak was good...and $15...so you're not really here to help are you???
Unless you are from the government...in which case I take that back...and thank you for the "help"....

[mad_fan]

Are you telling me that Outback is not really like Australia?

lol...I get it...you work for a different government...on the side...
Watch out!!!

[twcpfan1]

Are you telling me that Outback is not really like Australia?

Well, if they are trying to be Aussie traditional, they fail miserably. First of all, you would have to eliminate all the wait staff and the hostess. You get there early to get a table. Everybody goes up to the bar to get a drink. Same with food. You order off the blackboard and take a number. A Friday or Saturday night at a really popular place can test ones patience. On New Year's Eve, if you're not one of the regulars, you can forget about getting a drink. You will be ignored.

In the grand scheme of things, I might like Outback better.

[slorch]

T-Bone was very good...cooked just right...
Meals and drinks...$65.00...
Best of all...it went to a national chain...that doesn't benefit the community...
And not to one of the mom & pop steakhouses...
:rolleyes:

If you're in San Angelo, you and I both know of a much, much better steakhouse...

[mad_fan]

Well, if they are trying to be Aussie traditional, they fail miserably. First of all, you would have to eliminate all the wait staff and the hostess. You get there early to get a table. Everybody goes up to the bar to get a drink. Same with food. You order off the blackboard and take a number. A Friday or Saturday night at a really popular place can test ones patience. On New Year's Eve, if you're not one of the regulars, you can forget about getting a drink. You will be ignored.

In the grand scheme of things, I might like Outback better.

:(...Those are local jobs...
:rolleyes:

[mad_fan]

If you're in San Angelo, you and I both know of a much, much better steakhouse...

Yeah...but that's not the purpose of the thread now is it???:D

[twcpfan1]

:(...Those are local jobs...
:rolleyes:

You would replace them with bar bitc.... I mean tenders and extra bouncers.

[cougmantx]

If you're in San Angelo, you and I both know of a much, much better steakhouse...

Zetners Daughters Steak House...the only place to go after the ropings.

[mojotrain]

I stopped at a 7-11 tonight and paid 1.99 for a gallon of Ozarka water.:eek:
The label indicates the source of this water is the Houston Municipal water supply. :Censor:

[thestud]

Zetners Daughters Steak House...the only place to go after the ropings.


I'm pretty sure they closed a couple years ago.

[thestud]

Yeah...but that's not the purpose of the thread now is it???:D



lowake steakhouse still open? my mouth is watering just thinking about it

[cougmantx]

I'm pretty sure they closed a couple years ago.

I'll have to check. I haven't been in about five years. My deer lease is up there so when I go up there during deer season I'll have to swing by. As of July 02, 2010 they are still getting reviews.

[mad_fan]

lowake steakhouse still open? my mouth is watering just thinking about it

yes sir...

[thestud]

yes sir...

help me out here. I know Zentner's was open in '05, but I want to say I've heard they had closed sometime back in '08 or so.

[mad_fan]

help me out here. I know Zentner's was open in '05, but I want to say I've heard they had closed sometime back in '08 or so.

Betty's place (Daughter's) is still open...the original is gone...

[thestud]

Betty's place (Daughter's) is still open...the original is gone...

Across from the bobcat bowl on knickerbocker? That's the one we ate at but it was still called Zentner's

[ktCarl]

I like Saltgrass better than Outback.

[mad_fan]

Across from the bobcat bowl on knickerbocker? That's the one we ate at but it was still called Zentner's

Yes...the original on Sherwood Way is the one that's closed...

[mad_fan]

I like Saltgrass better than Outback.

Yeah...but it's a bit of a drive on a Tuesday night...

[SV61]

As far as chains go...............

Outback in better than Chili's, barely.

Saltgrass is better than Outback, fo sho.

Ruth's Chris is better than Saltgrass.

Fleming's is better than Ruth's Chris.

[SV61]

Yeah...but it's a bit of a drive on a Tuesday night...

I know, I know, it's not the purpose of the thread,

But Zenter's daughter, man! That isn't a bad drive on a Tuesday.

[twcpfan1]

As far as chains go...............

Outback in better than Chili's, barely.

Saltgrass is better than Outback, fo sho.

Ruth's Chris is better than Saltgrass.

Fleming's is better than Ruth's Chris.

Taste of Texas owns all in the GHA

[twcpfan1]

I like Saltgrass better than Outback.

Shiner Bock hot bread and cheesecake. Yep.

Although that black bread you get from Outback is pretty good too.

[CoveMom]

Each and every Outback is owned by an individual who leases/buys the rights to the logos and menus. They hire locals to staff the front and back of house. They buy their supplies from approved suppliers who are local to some community somewhere. Most likely a community in America or across the border in Mexico where a lot of our fresh greens come from.

Outback supports our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines is ways too numerous to count.

Our local Outback supports the Santa's Workshop charity on Fort Hood that gives toy to the children of soldiers in financial need during the holidays. It is the single largest fundraiser supporter of this charity. The owner (A LOCAL MAN) donates all the food and his LOCAL staff donate their time to the annual event which brings in about $10,000 a year to the program.

So, stop with the damn local vs national crap on here. And that goes for McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, etc. And to those of you who like Target better than WalMart...ask yourself why? And do you find a larger or more helpful staff at either store?

Shop in your local community. Keep someone employed no matter who their boss is.


(she steps carefully off her soapbox)




signed,

Your Local Business Owner
dammit.

[mad_fan]

I know, I know, it's not the purpose of the thread,

But Zenter's daughter, man! That isn't a bad drive on a Tuesday.

Daughter's for family affairs...
Twin Mountain for dark private affairs...
Outback for drinks and steaks with adults...

[mad_fan]

Each and every Outback is owned by an individual who leases/buys the rights to the logos and menus. They hire locals to staff the front and back of house. They buy their supplies from approved suppliers who are local to some community somewhere. Most likely a community in America or across the border in Mexico where a lot of our fresh greens come from.

Outback supports our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines is ways too numerous to count.

Our local Outback supports the Santa's Workshop charity on Fort Hood that gives toy to the children of soldiers in financial need during the holidays. It is the single largest fundraiser supporter of this charity. The owner (A LOCAL MAN) donates all the food and his LOCAL staff donate their time to the annual event which brings in about $10,000 a year to the program.

So, stop with the damn local vs national crap on here. And that goes for McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, etc. And to those of you who like Target better than WalMart...ask yourself why? And do you find a larger or more helpful staff at either store?

Shop in your local community. Keep someone employed no matter who their boss is.


(she steps carefully off her soapbox)




signed,

Your Local Business Owner
dammit.

We aren't going to read all that...

Signed,
The Left...

[CoveMom]

We aren't going to read all that...

Signed,
The Left...

naff off.

(as ms mad what it means)

[Favpack]

Should have gone to Zintner's Daughters steakhouse.... unless it closed in 1990.

[SV61]

Taste of Texas owns all in the GHA

I was going to write that one in, but I don't consider it a chain.

[SV61]

Shiner Bock hot bread and cheesecake. Yep.

Although that black bread you get from Outback is pretty good too.

For bread, you can't beat Logan's.

Come to think of it, I think Logan's Steaks slots in between Saltrgrass and Outback. Better than Outback not too far from Saltgrass!

Dang, if I get to town this evening, I may need to stop at Logan's!

Thanks a lot!

:mad:

[ktCarl]

Each and every Outback is owned by an individual who leases/buys the rights to the logos and menus. They hire locals to staff the front and back of house. They buy their supplies from approved suppliers who are local to some community somewhere. Most likely a community in America or across the border in Mexico where a lot of our fresh greens come from.

Outback supports our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines is ways too numerous to count.

Our local Outback supports the Santa's Workshop charity on Fort Hood that gives toy to the children of soldiers in financial need during the holidays. It is the single largest fundraiser supporter of this charity. The owner (A LOCAL MAN) donates all the food and his LOCAL staff donate their time to the annual event which brings in about $10,000 a year to the program.

So, stop with the damn local vs national crap on here. And that goes for McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, etc. And to those of you who like Target better than WalMart...ask yourself why? And do you find a larger or more helpful staff at either store?

Shop in your local community. Keep someone employed no matter who their boss is.


(she steps carefully off her soapbox)




signed,

Your Local Business Owner
dammit.

That's nice but I don't like their steaks as well as other steak houses.
I usually go out to eat to satisfy my taste buds and to get good service. I have never thought of going out to eat to make a political statement....

Meat! Get in my belly!!!

[ktCarl]

Taste of Texas owns all in the GHA


That's not apples to apples or steak house to steak house comparison. Taste of Texas is a step up from Outhouse and Salt Peter.

Ever been to Brenner's on I-10 near the West Belt?

[twcpfan1]

I was going to write that one in, but I don't consider it a chain.

Perry's Grille is a chain and isn't too bad

[smw358]

Perry's Grille is a chain and isn't too bad

Fleming's is pretty good.

[Firebird]

Each and every Outback is owned by an individual who leases/buys the rights to the logos and menus. They hire locals to staff the front and back of house. They buy their supplies from approved suppliers who are local to some community somewhere. Most likely a community in America or across the border in Mexico where a lot of our fresh greens come from.

Outback supports our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines is ways too numerous to count.

Our local Outback supports the Santa's Workshop charity on Fort Hood that gives toy to the children of soldiers in financial need during the holidays. It is the single largest fundraiser supporter of this charity. The owner (A LOCAL MAN) donates all the food and his LOCAL staff donate their time to the annual event which brings in about $10,000 a year to the program.

So, stop with the damn local vs national crap on here. And that goes for McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, etc. And to those of you who like Target better than WalMart...ask yourself why? And do you find a larger or more helpful staff at either store?

Shop in your local community. Keep someone employed no matter who their boss is.


(she steps carefully off her soapbox)




signed,

Your Local Business Owner
dammit.

It'd be good if they invested in a steak rub that didn't taste like flecks of burnt tire. Then I'd be all about it.

[mad_fan]

It'd be good if they invested in a steak rub that didn't taste like flecks of burnt tire. Then I'd be all about it.

Failbird returns for...no apparent reason...:heli::heli::heli:

[cyfallsbooster2]

Zetners Daughters Steak House...the only place to go after the ropings.

What do you do with those goats when you catch them?:p

[CoveMom]

That's nice but I don't like their steaks as well as other steak houses.
I usually go out to eat to satisfy my taste buds and to get good service. I have never thought of going out to eat to make a political statement....

Meat! Get in my belly!!!

It'd be good if they invested in a steak rub that didn't taste like flecks of burnt tire. Then I'd be all about it.

you both sadly missed the point of my post. i would agree with you that there are better steakhouses out there. lots of them. my point was that so-called "national chains" are many times owned not just by individuals but your fellow townsfolk. they are certainly staffed by them.

this was about chains vs local establishments. my point is that both are local on one level or another.

carry on.

[twcpfan1]

you both sadly missed the point of my post. i would agree with you that there are better steakhouses out there. lots of them. my point was that so-called "national chains" are many times owned not just by individuals but your fellow townsfolk. they are certainly staffed by them.

this was about chains vs local establishments. my point is that both are local on one level or another.

carry on.

So which one do you independently own? McDonalds? Pizza Hut? KFC?

[CoveMom]

So which one do you independently own? McDonalds? Pizza Hut? KFC?

Not a fast food owner. I own a small independent cross stitch and needlework store. So I am in competition with those large national chain stores (hobby lobby/michaels). That kind of makes me experienced with these questions, don't ya think?

:)

[twcpfan1]

Not a fast food owner. I own a small independent cross stitch and needlework store. So I am in competition with those large national chain stores (hobby lobby/michaels). That kind of makes me experienced with these questions, don't ya think?

:)

Absolutely. I'm also sure that Carl and FB got it the first time. They're merely saying it has nothing to do with why Carl consumes ungodly portions of it and why FB stays away from it.

[cougmantx]

Not a fast food owner. I own a small independent cross stitch and needlework store. So I am in competition with those large national chain stores (hobby lobby/michaels). That kind of makes me experienced with these questions, don't ya think?

:)

See, I and my wife would shop your store first...:D

[E-Vol-ution]

I sold my store but will reopen a convenience store/restaurant if I get the right deal and locale.
The steak will be slamming.........

[ktCarl]

I just had take out from Salt Grass. Grilled red fish. Yum.

[cyfallsbooster2]

That's not apples to apples or steak house to steak house comparison. Taste of Texas is a step up from Outhouse and Salt Peter.

Ever been to Brenner's on I-10 near the West Belt?

Oh, hell yeah. Once! It is still my most orgasmic steak experience....Better than Ruth's Chris.....:notworthy

[thestud]

Oh, hell yeah. Once! It is still my most orgasmic steak experience....Better than Ruth's Chris.....:notworthy

you discounted the quality of your opinion on this subject when you used a chain restaurant as your measuring stick.try again.

[cyfallsbooster2]

I sold my store but will reopen a convenience store/restaurant if I get the right deal and locale.
The steak will be slamming.........

THAT combo scares me........

[cyfallsbooster2]

you discounted the quality of your opinion on this subject when you used a chain restaurant as your measuring stick.try again.

Yes, but that CHAIN ain't a bad one.;)

[thestud]

Yes, but that CHAIN ain't a bad one.;)

you haven't lived enough yet if you can say that. At the ripe old age of 23 :rolleyes: I can say these are the tops I have ever had, in no particular order.

1) Joe Allen's -Abilene
2) Perini's - Buffalo Gap
3) Beehive - Albany/Abilene
4) Hoffbrau- Ft. Worth

[cyfallsbooster2]

Each and every Outback is owned by an individual who leases/buys the rights to the logos and menus. They hire locals to staff the front and back of house. They buy their supplies from approved suppliers who are local to some community somewhere. Most likely a community in America or across the border in Mexico where a lot of our fresh greens come from.

Outback supports our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines is ways too numerous to count.

Our local Outback supports the Santa's Workshop charity on Fort Hood that gives toy to the children of soldiers in financial need during the holidays. It is the single largest fundraiser supporter of this charity. The owner (A LOCAL MAN) donates all the food and his LOCAL staff donate their time to the annual event which brings in about $10,000 a year to the program.

So, stop with the damn local vs national crap on here. And that goes for McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, etc. And to those of you who like Target better than WalMart...ask yourself why? And do you find a larger or more helpful staff at either store?

Shop in your local community. Keep someone employed no matter who their boss is.


(she steps carefully off her soapbox)




signed,

Your Local Business Owner
dammit.

once again......:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy

[cyfallsbooster2]

you haven't lived enough yet if you can say that. At the ripe old age of 23 :rolleyes: I can say these are the tops I have ever had, in no particular order.

1) Joe Allen's -Abilene
2) Perini's - Buffalo Gap
3) Beehive - Albany/Abilene
4) Hoffbrau- Ft. Worth

I think I pee'd once in Abilene.....crapped in Buffalo Gap.....pee'd again in Abilene....and slept once in ft worth......:rolleyes:

[thestud]

I think I pee'd once in Abilene.....crapped in Buffalo Gap.....pee'd again in Abilene....and slept once in ft worth......:rolleyes:

I peed in a bottle in Van Zant county and tossed it out the window somewhere in Jack county :rolleyes:

[cyfallsbooster2]

I peed in a bottle in Van Zant county and tossed it out the window somewhere in Jack county :rolleyes:

good choice.....

[ktCarl]

you haven't lived enough yet if you can say that. At the ripe old age of 23 :rolleyes: I can say these are the tops I have ever had, in no particular order.

1) Joe Allen's -Abilene
2) Perini's - Buffalo Gap
3) Beehive - Albany/Abilene
4) Hoffbrau- Ft. Worth

Wasn't Hoffbrau a chain? I remember a couple of them in Houston.

[thestud]

Wasn't Hoffbrau a chain? I remember a couple of them in Houston.

they've got several locations but I wouldnt call them a "chain". Grandpa knew the owners, there are about 5 that I know of. I do know there used to be a couple more, not sure if there was one in Houston or not.

[twcpfan1]

Wasn't Hoffbrau a chain? I remember a couple of them in Houston.

I ate at the one in Conroe years ago. Not sure if it's still there. Don't think so

[slcdragonfan]

On Long Island:
Bryant and Cooper
Morton's (yes a chain. I have eaten at the one in Chicago as well)
Peter Luger's (amazing place, take cash, they won't take credit cards)

Dallas:
III Forks was not bad.

[E-Vol-ution]

THAT combo scares me........

It shouldn't.........you should know the place has to be clean.
You have to pass the same inspections.