Steakhouse Red Flags to Watch Out For

Even a bad steakhouse can end up charging luxury prices. So, here are five warning signs you’re about to eat at a low-quality steakhouse.

If you notice these red flags before your water shows up, it’s time to move on to a mainstay like Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse.

A SERVER ISN’T AT YOUR TABLE WITHIN A FEW MINUTES

A quality steakhouse puts customer service first. So, if you arrive and have to seat yourselves, or your server doesn’t show up to your table right away for drink selection, you may be in for a night of poor service.

THEY DON’T ANNOUNCE WHERE THE STEAKS ARE FROM

Any Texas steakhouse worth its value will be the first to tell you where they source their meat.

When you know where your food is coming from, then you can better determine its freshness or organic properties. If you ask your server to tell you about the steaks and the most they can say is the generic cut of the beef, the chances are high that your meat is sourced and delivered frozen from a distant third party, and that’s just not worth what you’ll be charged.

THE MENU ISN’T DESCRIPTIVE

When guests dine-in at our steakhouse we make sure that they know what they are getting into with each option on our menu. We describe every available item right down to the type of sauce it comes with.

If the menu you’re about to order off of doesn’t come with details about the content of its food, the chances are high that you’re going to get some generic food at an inflated price.

NOTHING BUT GLOWING REVIEWS

You always want to eat at a steakhouse that has good reviews. However, if every online review about their restaurant is five stars, something isn’t right. Even the best restaurants in town get lower reviews every once in a while.

Nothing but good reviews usually means that a bulk of them was likely paid for or written by the staff.

YOU’RE THE ONLY PARTY AT THE RESTAURANT

This one is a big sign of a bad restaurant. Even at an odd hour of the day, you’re bound to see another party dining at a steakhouse. However, if you show up during dinner hours and you are one of the only parties spread out amongst the restaurant, it may already have a bad reputation with the locals.

Our suggestion is to double-check online reviews, and if those aren’t satisfactory, make a reservation at a reputable steakhouse.

AVOID ALL RED FLAGS AND EAT LIKE A KING AT STEAK LOFT!

We are now OPEN for dinner 7 days a week & for lunch Saturday & Sunday

Reservations are being accepted by calling 860.536.2661.

BEER, WINE, LIQUOR & MENU FAVORITES all available TO GO or for DINE-IN.

We look forward to you joining us!

Reservations are being accepted by calling 860.536.2661.

BEER, WINE, LIQUOR & MENU FAVORITES all available TO GO or for DINE-IN.

We look forward to you joining us!