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Bob's Steak And Chop House Austin

Bob's Steak And Chop House Austin

301 Lavaca Street, Austin, 78701, United States Of America

Steak • Seafood • American • Steakhouse


"This year,  we decided to do something a little nontraditional for Thanksgiving and go out for dinner. It was our daughter's recommendation to visit Bob's, and I am very happy and proud to report that we could not have chosen a better place to celebrate the holiday. We actually arrived about 20 minutes early for our reservation, but were shown right to our table.  Although I am sure this isn't the case during a non-holiday weekend during peak hours. Upon first walking in, the dining room seemed extremely dark, but it shouldn't be much of a surprise as it was mid-afternoon when we arrived. However, shortly after being seated, the lighting seemed very natural. Our waiter was warm, friendly and very attentive.  He offered honest, on point answers to every question asked, and was eager to make a recommendation when asked.  He never seemed overly rushed, and took the time to joke and cajole. The menu is an efficient single page, unlike some establishments that have pages and pages of things, trying to have a full menu of steaks,  a whole menu of seafood, menu of pasta, chicken, and Mexican. Bob's menu is simple and complete with a great selection of signature steaks, several appetizer choices, and a few seafood dishes to balance things out. Tuna tartar and fried lobster were chosen as appetizers, and when they arrived, I knew that we were in for something special. The tuna was soft and mild with an extremely fresh taste.  The fried lobster was light and crispy and perfectly breaded, and was served a mild buttery sauce on the side. The wait for our entrees was not too long and everything delivered was finely plated. Waygu medallions with seared scallops,  blackened redfish with risotto, rack of lamb, and a 45-day dry aged steak were our entrees and I simply do not have adequate works to describe the joy experienced in every single bite. Side dished seem to be an afterthought at many places, but not here.nd whatever you do, you simply must have their signature carrot, Moving on to dessert, carrot cake, pumpkin cheesecake, and creme brulee were wonderfully prepared, but I must say everyone at the table was a bit jealous of my bread pudding. When you are looking for your next special evening out, please give Bob's your consideration.  Everything we encountered was top notch and I am confident you will find it so too"

Hyde Sunset Kitchen Cocktails – Sbe

Hyde Sunset Kitchen Cocktails – Sbe

8117 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, United States

Wine • Full • Kitchen • American


"To the owners of this establishment, this kind of treatment happens all over Los Angeles, from Montecito to Big Bear. I've experienced it in grocery stores and auto shops, but I imagine it all starts in Hollywood clubs. Speaking as someone who moved to L.A. for the nightlife, I can tell you it should never cost more than $20 to get into any celebrity party—if it does, that's a red flag. It means the place is either empty or just another indoor version of Hollywood's generic pink wall. Don't take the door staff's word for it; they’re not the ones out partying. Here’s a life lesson you don’t want to learn the hard way: never pay door fees in cash, because if the place is terrible, you’ll want your money back—and trust me, it usually is. This venue operates as a business spot at best, and I have no interest in discussing business on a Saturday night. This sentiment seems to be shared by all of us who aren’t regulars here. It really could be so much better. You might wonder why I come here—it’s because it’s my local bar. For anyone who got turned away, I snuck in (you might want to practice climbing hedges), but I assure you, it’s not a party. About 90% of it is just a selfie spot, with 75% of the crowd there to be seen with their friends. I’d say there's about 1% who are actually dancing and another 2% genuinely having a good time. There’s no dancing from the waitstaff, and the crowd isn’t dancing either. Sure, they fill the place with attractive people (yawn), just like every other country club. But as always, the real answer is personality. The nightlife in Hollywood on weekends is dead, except for some spots off Santa Monica. It doesn’t improve in Hollywood; it just gets worse. In Chicago, there’s a well-known gym called the East Bank Club, which isn’t really a gym either, but people do flock there—not for workouts, despite the NBA players who train there. Unfortunately, L.A. isn’t solving this issue anytime soon. Eventually, I’ll find a club where the waitresses can dance because they’re treated well by management and the crowd. But the clientele here—sorry, mom and dad—is like a bunch of misbehaved children. If you’re looking for genuine fun, there are jam sessions in Antelope Valley, and the Ying Yang Twins have the whole place dancing in the foothills of Big Bear (which is the easiest of the four routes there). Also, if you’re a fan of the American Olympics, Phelps enjoys craft breweries in Thousand Oaks. And to the man who dressed and sounded like Common asking about this venue, I suggest checking out Elbow Room off Cahuenga or Moms in Culver City."