Which of these would you pick for Valentine's Day?

Quake1028 · 01-17-08, 06:15 PM

https://www.bernsteakhouse.com/admin...ad/bshmenu.pdf
http://www.ckstampa.com/menu.htm
http://www.catchtwentythree.com/Catch23_MenuFront.pdf
http://www.saltrockgrill.com/menuframe.html
http://www.thecapitalgrille.com/menu...inCourses.asp?
http://www.roysrestaurant.com/pdf/se...mber/tampa.pdf
http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/#menu
http://www.talkofthetownrestaurants....ampa_menu.html
http://www.ruthschris.com/menu/entrees.html

First 4 are local, and the first 2 are legendary. Salt Rock is the only one we have been to before, about 20 times, and it is my favorite restaurant ever. Any other suggestions in the Tampa area are welcome.

The Bus · 01-17-08, 06:36 PM

What about Restaurant BT in Old Hyde?

I've been to the second or third ever Roy's in Maui and it was pretty good. I'd pick something local.

Kittydreamer · 01-17-08, 06:39 PM

Never having been out on Valentine's day, I picked Ruth's Chris because we have one in Portland and I've heard awesome things about it.

Septemberbaby · 01-17-08, 06:41 PM

We have a RuthChris here also, but I've never been... so I picked Capital Grille because I have been and it's great.

TomOpus · 01-17-08, 06:41 PM

Depends on who you're taking.

I'd take the wife the Ruth's Chris and the girl friend to The Capital Grill.

....preferably 3 hours between 'em

General Zod · 01-17-08, 06:47 PM

No Jack-in-the-Box??

In that case.. RuthChris..

ernestrp · 01-17-08, 06:56 PM

Mcgpnalds.

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Mrs. Danger · 01-17-08, 07:44 PM

Where's the "none of the above, you un-romantic dork" option?

Go to a French restaurant, or a chocolatier.

Mrs. Danger · 01-17-08, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Quake1028

https://www.bernsteakhouse.com/admin...ad/bshmenu.pdf

http://www.catchtwentythree.com/Catch23_MenuFront.pdf

http://www.roysrestaurant.com/pdf/se...mber/tampa.pdf

I would certainly not go to these pdf fans.

Mittman · 01-17-08, 07:51 PM

I'm from DC, so I haven't heard of all of these . . .

but the Captial Grille or Flemings would be my picks.

X · 01-17-08, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrs. Danger

Where's the "none of the above, you un-romantic dork" option?

Go to a French restaurant, or a chocolatier.

Yeah, really.

"Hey, Honey - let's go to the Salt Rock Grill and get some of their WORLD FAMOUS GROUPER CHOWDER for Valentine's Day."

The Bus · 01-17-08, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrs. Danger

Where's the "none of the above, you un-romantic dork" option?

Go to a French restaurant, or a chocolatier.

Hence, my suggestion. French-Vietnamese... still French, right?

Quote:

Originally Posted by X

Yeah, really.

"Hey, honey - let's go to the Salt Rock Grill and get some of their WORLD FAMOUS GROUPER CHOWDER for Valentine's Day."

Giles · 01-17-08, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mittman

I'm from DC, so I haven't heard of all of these . . .

but the Captial Grille or Flemings would be my picks.

how could you not know there's a Ruth's Chris in Dupont - wait don't answer that

zuffy · 01-17-08, 10:56 PM

I love Capital Grille.

Giles · 01-17-08, 10:57 PM

man I could really go for a steak now

The Bus · 01-17-08, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Giles

man I could really go for a steak now

Pierogies is the closest I can get to steak.

grrrah · 01-18-08, 01:16 AM

Ruth's Chris - Average steak served in sizzling butter. Skip, IMO.

Not familiar with the others, other than Roy's...

deadlax · 01-18-08, 07:30 AM

Capital Grille is (sadly) the most chic and popular with the younger crowd.

Fleming's is also a good place, but it's for an older demographic.

I'm surprised that those are the best steakhouses in Tampa. I'd try to find one of the slightly nicer ones that are better known for their seafood.

maxfisher · 01-18-08, 07:43 AM

For the price of dinner at an upscale steakhouse, you might very well be able to travel somewhere to take advantage of this:

http://www.whitecastle.com/valentinesday/

al_bundy · 01-18-08, 07:55 AM

since you hope to get laid afterwards, i'd avoid a steakhouse and look for something ligher

and avoid Ruth Chris. they went public 2 years ago and i've heard it's mostly hype. even the menu says corn fed beef which is pretty bad for the prices they charge

Quake1028 · 01-18-08, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrs. Danger

Where's the "none of the above, you un-romantic dork" option?

Go to a French restaurant, or a chocolatier.

My GF is the pickiest eater on earth, she wouldn't step foot in a french restaurant.

And Salt Rock Grill is a very nice place on the water, I don't care what kind of chowder they serve

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Quake1028 · 01-18-08, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by deadlax

I'm surprised that those are the best steakhouses in Tampa. I'd try to find one of the slightly nicer ones that are better known for their seafood.

Bern's is a world famous steakhouse. I would probably say the "best" we have is Shula's, but I could be off on that.

Quake1028 · 01-18-08, 08:04 AM

I guess I should have given some background. My GF is an extremely picky eater, so anything super adventurous, odd, etc. is off the map. That's why most of the places I listed are meat and seafood, those are "safe" for me to take her to. I would be up for any suggestions on a great Italian restaurant, if anyone has one.

Raul3 · 01-18-08, 12:12 PM

I was going to say don't do it, because all the restaurant are going to be full, a lot of couples, there'll be competition who's the most in love, etc.

But since it's your GF, then I guess you have to suffer through that. I wouldn't do that for my wife.

Bandoman · 01-19-08, 01:05 AM

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View Poll Results: Pick one!
Bern's	1	3.70%
CK's	1	3.70%
Catch 23	1	3.70%
Salt Rock Grill	0	0%
Capital Grille	5	18.52%
Roy's	1	3.70%
Fleming's	3	11.11%
Charley's	0	0%
Ruth's Chris	6	22.22%
Twikoff's	4	14.81%
None of the above, you un-romantic dork	5	18.52%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

01-17-08, 06:15 PM	#1
Quake1028 DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hurricanes Season Ticket Holder Posts: 25,936	Which of these would you pick for Valentine's Day? https://www.bernsteakhouse.com/admin...ad/bshmenu.pdf http://www.ckstampa.com/menu.htm http://www.catchtwentythree.com/Catch23_MenuFront.pdf http://www.saltrockgrill.com/menuframe.html http://www.thecapitalgrille.com/menu...inCourses.asp? http://www.roysrestaurant.com/pdf/se...mber/tampa.pdf http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/#menu http://www.talkofthetownrestaurants....ampa_menu.html http://www.ruthschris.com/menu/entrees.html First 4 are local, and the first 2 are legendary. Salt Rock is the only one we have been to before, about 20 times, and it is my favorite restaurant ever. Any other suggestions in the Tampa area are welcome. __________________ RIP Mary 1968-2005 Last.FM "Just take her to some nature shit and propose. She'll be so happy she'll mouth-bang you out in the woods." - Moopher

01-17-08, 06:36 PM	#2
The Bus DVD Talk Godfather Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: New York Posts: 51,620	What about Restaurant BT in Old Hyde? I've been to the second or third ever Roy's in Maui and it was pretty good. I'd pick something local. __________________ Movies: 2002 / 03 / 04 / 05 / 06 / 07 / 08 / 09 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 2013 "Too much disclaiming in this post." – Dr. Mabuse

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TomOpus DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 23,287	Depends on who you're taking. I'd take the wife the Ruth's Chris and the girl friend to The Capital Grill. ....preferably 3 hours between 'em __________________ "Pear Pimples for Hairy Fishnuts!" My So-Called DVD Life (Profiler),A Fistful of Discs (DVDAf)

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Septemberbaby DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,495	We have a RuthChris here also, but I've never been... so I picked Capital Grille because I have been and it's great.

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Mrs. Danger Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: With Nick Danger Posts: 15,192	Where's the "none of the above, you un-romantic dork" option? Go to a French restaurant, or a chocolatier.

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01-18-08, 01:16 AM	#17
grrrah DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 6,635	Ruth's Chris - Average steak served in sizzling butter. Skip, IMO. Not familiar with the others, other than Roy's...

01-18-08, 07:30 AM	#18
deadlax DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,146	Capital Grille is (sadly) the most chic and popular with the younger crowd. Fleming's is also a good place, but it's for an older demographic. I'm surprised that those are the best steakhouses in Tampa. I'd try to find one of the slightly nicer ones that are better known for their seafood.

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maxfisher DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 4,752	For the price of dinner at an upscale steakhouse, you might very well be able to travel somewhere to take advantage of this: http://www.whitecastle.com/valentinesday/

01-18-08, 07:55 AM	#20
al_bundy DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: in da cloud Posts: 26,196	since you hope to get laid afterwards, i'd avoid a steakhouse and look for something ligher and avoid Ruth Chris. they went public 2 years ago and i've heard it's mostly hype. even the menu says corn fed beef which is pretty bad for the prices they charge

01-18-08, 08:04 AM	#23
Quake1028 DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hurricanes Season Ticket Holder Posts: 25,936	I guess I should have given some background. My GF is an extremely picky eater, so anything super adventurous, odd, etc. is off the map. That's why most of the places I listed are meat and seafood, those are "safe" for me to take her to. I would be up for any suggestions on a great Italian restaurant, if anyone has one. __________________ RIP Mary 1968-2005 Last.FM "Just take her to some nature shit and propose. She'll be so happy she'll mouth-bang you out in the woods." - Moopher

01-18-08, 12:12 PM	#24
Raul3 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Picture a cup in the middle of the sea Posts: 7,207	I was going to say don't do it, because all the restaurant are going to be full, a lot of couples, there'll be competition who's the most in love, etc. But since it's your GF, then I guess you have to suffer through that. I wouldn't do that for my wife.

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