Dallas Jamboree - I want a BIG Texas Steak......

David Hartley · Post by **David Hartley** » 17 Jan 2008 4:22 pm

Where's the BEST place for me and Keith to get one when we come to Dallas Jamboree? DH

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 17 Jan 2008 4:57 pm

Hey David - there's a Wendy's just up the road from the convention --- everything is big there, especially the waitresses ha !!!

Ben Jones · Post by **Ben Jones** » 17 Jan 2008 4:59 pm

I dont know about big...but you should shoot for a GOOD steak instead of a big one. Those huge things that are free if yu can eat the whole thing look nasty.

Thom Beeman · Post by **Thom Beeman** » 17 Jan 2008 5:12 pm

David, last year Al Talley took me to a steak house about 15 min's. from the show best steak I've ever wrapped my lips around.

Archie Nicol · Post by **Archie Nicol** » 17 Jan 2008 5:22 pm

Thom; What you need to enjoy a nice big steak is a comfy seat at the table. Well, you should know. You make the best seats in the business.

Keep Well, Buddy.

Arch.

Dick Wood · Post by **Dick Wood** » 17 Jan 2008 5:37 pm

David,

The Trail Dust is about 15 minutes from the Hotel and has one of the best steaks around Dallas for a pretty good price.

They also have a live band in the evenings.

Dan Meadows · Post by **Dan Meadows** » 17 Jan 2008 5:48 pm

David:

111 Forks
17776 Dallas Pkwy.- Dallas

Bob's Steak and Chophouse
4300 Lemmon Ave.- Dallas

Del Friscos Double Eagle
5251 Spring Valley Rd.- Dallas

Ruth's Chris
17840 Dallas Pkwy.- Dallas

Paul's Porterhouse
10960 Composite Dr.- Dallas

Truluck's
2401 McKinney Ave.- Dallas

These are all great. There are many more but this should give you some worth going to .

Dan

Dan Meadows · Post by **Dan Meadows** » 17 Jan 2008 5:54 pm

Good call Dick. I forgot about the Trail Dust. They have been around a long time and are probably a little more inexpensive than the others I listed. The Grapevine Trail Dust is out of business now I think. It's a Love and War in Texas now I THINK. Have been to a Love and War though and it was a decent steak.

Dan

Dick Wood · Post by **Dick Wood** » 17 Jan 2008 6:00 pm

Forgot about Love and War and it's probably 8 minutes from the Hotel.

I didn't mention Del Frisco's or Ruth's Chris because David probably wants to be able to buy something at the show and get back home...lol

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 17 Jan 2008 6:29 pm

Ben Jones wrote:Those huge things that are free if yu can eat the whole thing look nasty.

Sorry Ben, not in Texas

Ron ! · Post by **Ron !** » 17 Jan 2008 9:12 pm

Where's the BEST place for me and Keith to get one

euhhhh....WalMart maybe?:D

Jeff Agnew · Post by **Jeff Agnew** » 18 Jan 2008 5:04 am

All those Dallas locations are too far away, especially for a visitor unfamiliar with the area. There are closer alternatives:

Saltgrass Steak House and Bob's Steak & Chop House are both on Main Street in Grapevine.
The Silver Fox is one exit down at William D. Tate Ave.
Kirby's Steakhouse (no web site) is yet another exit down at Wall Street and 114.
Texas Land & Cattle Co. is a little farther away, at the junction of 121 & 183.
There is a Truluck's at Southlake Town Square, but they focus more on seafood. Steak is reportedly good, though.

Of these, Saltgrass and Texas Land & Cattle are the most reasonably priced and are closer to serving what a non-Texan would consider a "Texas steak".

Tell you what, David. If we can coordinate a time (I'll be working at the Jamboree) when we're both available, I'll drive you and Keith to one of these restaurants.

Contact me via e-mail and we'll work out the details.

Carroll Hale · Post by **Carroll Hale** » 18 Jan 2008 5:51 am

if you dont mind the drive....Cattleman's in fort worth is old......but used to be good.......

mtulbert · Post by **mtulbert** » 18 Jan 2008 6:12 am

Don't forget the Palm near Downtown Dallas.

Joe Butcher · Post by **Joe Butcher** » 18 Jan 2008 6:13 am

Bobs and DelFriscos are good but VERY expensive, like in the $75-100 bucks per person range.

Jim Walker · Post by **Jim Walker** » 18 Jan 2008 8:07 am

Hey David, if you're buyin, I'm flyin.

I'll arrange transportation to anywhere in Dallas. Contrary to belief I have a few friends in Texas!

JW

David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 18 Jan 2008 8:21 am

This is my favorite place, been eating there for yeas..

http://www.savvydiner.com/details.php?r=166

You won't be sorry...))))

Five Star Award by the International Restaurant & Hospitality Rating Bureau

Best Steakhouse in Texas by the Texas Beef Council

"...nothing finer in Dallas..." - Dallas Morning News

"...Paul's Porterhouse is what you dream a Texas steakhouse should be..." - Travel Host

Jim Walker · Post by **Jim Walker** » 18 Jan 2008 9:41 am

Ya'll are making me hungry!

Walter Killam · Post by **Walter Killam** » 18 Jan 2008 10:10 am

There are plenty of high end steakhouses in the DFW area, but if you want an authentic North Texas Steak experience the Ranchman's Cafe in Ponder is the ONLY place to go. Their pies are stellar also. If you go on a Fri. or Sat night you'll get to hear my old friend George Merritt wandering around the place taking requests (I used to sub in for him occasionally). I see they have a website now, call & ask for directions if you need 'em, you'll find they are very friendly. It's not any farther from the convention area than going to Dallas or Fort Worth, and the traffic will be a darn sight better! http://www.ranchman.com

Take it from a long time former resident, you don't want to miss this.

Larry Scott · Post by **Larry Scott** » 19 Jan 2008 5:33 am

how about a big Suffolk Ham

Bob Haskell · Post by **Bob Haskell** » 19 Jan 2008 5:50 am

Hi David, you'll be too busy drinking to worry about food!! Have fun..
Bob.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 19 Jan 2008 8:36 am

If you have the time, I would check out the old stockyards area in Fort Worth.
I had a wonderful steak there. It was a place with pictures of prize steers on the wall.
It isn't too far from Billy Bobs.

Larry King · Post by **Larry King** » 19 Jan 2008 9:39 am

I think Erv is probably referring to "The Cattleman" and we were there last year (again) and I highly recommend it. Great ambiance , steaks , and those "special" fries....taste like chicken , don'tcha know. On the corner of Main and Exchange , right in the heart of the stockyards.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 19 Jan 2008 9:41 am

Larry,
That must be the place.
I love Fort Worth!

Johnny Thomasson · Post by **Johnny Thomasson** » 19 Jan 2008 11:52 am

Yep, that would be Cattleman's alright. No fancy stuff, but mighty good eatin'. And when you're done, there are a bunch of places within walking distance to go listen to some great country music.

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Dallas Jamboree - I want a BIG Texas Steak......

Dallas Jamboree - I want a BIG Texas Steak......

you gotta go to Ranchman's in Ponder.

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