General Reports

[Mikaeles]

Manny's chophouse is amazingly good food! Love it! I disagree with Cody's in the Villages I visited them and it wasn't nearly as good I was very disappointed.

Oh, yeah, Manny's is the shit but, just like Texas Roadhouse, the best bet is Early Bird. But you have to look closely. Some of those EB specials aren't that great of a deal (the small sirloin is only like. 50 cheaper! And Manny's stopped having the Texas Roadhouse-style daily specials, too.

But here's a tip on Manny's. There's only like six of them in the East-Central part of Florida. If you're further north or west and want an absolute identical experience, there's Cody's, with many more locations (15, mostly around Tampa). I'm not kidding, either. Cody's is exactly the same as Manny's, down to the menus and decor. But, bizarrely, when you ask anyone in either Manny's or Cody's, they haven't a clue about the other place.

[Rudiger]

Ill chime in with my favorite. Mannys Chophouse. The quality is there with a texas roadhouse vibe. Unlimited salad and 2 for 1 drinks for happy hour.

Oh, yeah, Manny's is the shit but, just like Texas Roadhouse, the best bet is Early Bird. But you have to look closely. Some of those EB specials aren't that great of a deal (the small sirloin is only like. 50 cheaper! And Manny's stopped having the Texas Roadhouse-style daily specials, too.

But here's a tip on Manny's. There's only like six of them in the East-Central part of Florida. If you're further north or west and want an absolute identical experience, there's Cody's, with many more locations (15, mostly around Tampa). I'm not kidding, either. Cody's is exactly the same as Manny's, down to the menus and decor. But, bizarrely, when you ask anyone in either Manny's or Cody's, they haven't a clue about the other place.

[Rudiger]

Agreed, for budget minded steak lovers, Roadhouse and Longhorn are good options to take the edge off. Charley's is great and I have very fond memories of eating at the original there in on OBT over the years as a kid and young adult. That orange wood with oak combination, just enhanced the flavor of the meat. Another great Orlando mainstay, is Linda's La Cantina. Not much to look at in terms of decor but, one of the best steaks around, anywhere.

If you don't mind a drive and your occasion is a special one, hit Berns over in the Tampa area. That delmonico is one fine cut of meat there. Damnit man! Guess I'm having steak this weekend.

Tyrion.

I'm guessing you guys are talking Texas Roadhouse. If so, it's the best deal going for a steak. Not really the best quality, but definitely worth the low price of admission, especially if you don't need a big piece of meat. The Early Bird six-ounce sirloin from 4-6 for $9 is the ticket, and the daily specials Mon-Thurs are even better for larger cuts.

But for regular priced stuff, it's Longhorn. They don't have the good deals like Texas Roadhouse, but the quality is better. It's a different atmosphere, too. Texas Roadhouse is closer to a noisy sports bar while Longhorn is more like a regular, mid-level, Southwestern restaurant.

The biggest issue is finding a Texas Roadhouse or Longhorn. It's not like they're on every street corner.

Conversely, I've never been impressed with Outback (there Sunday / Wednesday deal used to be good but it's nothing, now). But the absolute worst steak I ever had was Applebees. I couldn't have cut through that thing with a chainsaw.

[RunnerGuy]

Agreed, for budget minded steak lovers, Roadhouse and Longhorn are good options to take the edge off. Charley's is great and I have very fond memories of eating at the original there in on OBT over the years as a kid and young adult. That orange wood with oak combination, just enhanced the flavor of the meat. Another great Orlando mainstay, is Linda's La Cantina. Not much to look at in terms of decor but, one of the best steaks around, anywhere.

If you don't mind a drive and your occasion is a special one, hit Berns over in the Tampa area. That delmonico is one fine cut of meat there. Damnit man! Guess I'm having steak this weekend.

Tyrion.

Ill chime in with my favorite. Mannys Chophouse. The quality is there with a texas roadhouse vibe. Unlimited salad and 2 for 1 drinks for happy hour.

[Orlo69]

Agreed, for budget minded steak lovers, Roadhouse and Longhorn are good options to take the edge off. Charley's is great and I have very fond memories of eating at the original there in on OBT over the years as a kid and young adult. That orange wood with oak combination, just enhanced the flavor of the meat. Another great Orlando mainstay, is Linda's La Cantina. Not much to look at in terms of decor but, one of the best steaks around, anywhere.

If you don't mind a drive and your occasion is a special one, hit Berns over in the Tampa area. That delmonico is one fine cut of meat there. Damnit man! Guess I'm having steak this weekend.

Tyrion.

Agreed Bern's is awesome! Well looks like we both will be eating steak this weekend LOL!

Orlo69.

[Camera3]

Agreed, for budget minded steak lovers, Roadhouse and Longhorn are good options to take the edge off. Charley's is great and I have very fond memories of eating at the original there in on OBT over the years as a kid and young adult. That orange wood with oak combination, just enhanced the flavor of the meat. Another great Orlando mainstay, is Linda's La Cantina. Not much to look at in terms of decor but, one of the best steaks around, anywhere.

If you don't mind a drive and your occasion is a special one, hit Berns over in the Tampa area. That delmonico is one fine cut of meat there. Damnit man! Guess I'm having steak this weekend.

Tyrion.

No doubt, Berns is the best steak in Florida. But the best in the country, IMHO, is Golden Steer in Las Vegas. It is where the Rat Pack and all their friend would go, drink and eat after shows. All the tables are named (and many signed) by the folks that used them back in the day. First class road house, prices aren't too bad, cut with a butter knife steaks and spuds so large they need their own plate.

When the band plays Vegas we always make it a point to hit Golden Steer.

C3.

[Tyrion]

Agreed, for budget minded steak lovers, Roadhouse and Longhorn are good options to take the edge off. Charley's is great and I have very fond memories of eating at the original there in on OBT over the years as a kid and young adult. That orange wood with oak combination, just enhanced the flavor of the meat. Another great Orlando mainstay, is Linda's La Cantina. Not much to look at in terms of decor but, one of the best steaks around, anywhere.

If you don't mind a drive and your occasion is a special one, hit Berns over in the Tampa area. That delmonico is one fine cut of meat there. Damnit man! Guess I'm having steak this weekend.

Tyrion.

I have been to all of them. But I actually had an amazing Prime Rib steak at Road House. A little bit on the crowded side but the food was great! You see the cooks actually cutting the fresh steaks. I find myself going there more often. But I agree for something special you got to go with charley's steak house.

Orlo69.

[Orlo69]

I like longhorns too but for a celebration I prefer Charley's.

BG111.

I have been to all of them. But I actually had an amazing Prime Rib steak at Road House. A little bit on the crowded side but the food was great! You see the cooks actually cutting the fresh steaks. I find myself going there more often. But I agree for something special you got to go with charley's steak house.

Orlo69.

[BuffGuy111]

What happened to my invitation brother? LOL.

C5.

My bad bro. Ctfu at your trap comments!!

BG111.

[MissMurno69]

Yayyy we back welcome back guys.

[Omar1979]

2nd star after 250 posts and 3rd star after 500 posts. Just a status symbol I guess, like longevity hash marks in the military. It's to the left of the post under your screen name.

I wondered about that. I have a long way to go. It must stop at 3 then.

[CssnPilot]

2nd star after 250 posts and 3rd star after 500 posts. Just a status symbol I guess, like longevity hash marks in the military. It's to the left of the post under your screen name.

Thanks for the info.

[BabyLight333]

I like longhorns too but for a celebration I prefer Charley's.

BG111.

Thanks for the info, will try them next. I still go to your Duffy's from time to time. LOL.

[RoadWarrior2K]

I didn't know stars were involved.

2nd star after 250 posts and 3rd star after 500 posts. Just a status symbol I guess, like longevity hash marks in the military. It's to the left of the post under your screen name.

[CssnPilot]

Now you can look forward to earning that second star. Let's hope you do it in less time.

I didn't know stars were involved.