Steakhouse

close up view of tenderloin steak topped with poached lobster tail

January 22, 2025

The Capital Grille – Chicago, IL

Karin Restaurant Review Chicago, Steakhouse 0

We capped off a great trip to Chicago this past summer with a wonderful meal at The Capital Grille. An upscale steakhouse near the Magnificent Mile, it was also conveniently located steps away from our hotel, the Hotel EMC2. Right off the top, I’d like to mention the excellent service. The atmosphere was comfortable yet […]

mushroom and brussel sprouts sidedishes in copper pots on a table

January 13, 2025

Black + Blue – Vancouver, BC

Karin Restaurant Review Canada, Steakhouse, Vancouver 0

We kicked off the first night of our recent, relatively short three-night stay in Vancouver with a fabulous dinner at Black + Blue, a high-end steakhouse with a modern, downtown Vancouver vibe. With its upscale menu, lovely wine list, terrific service (and great background music playlist), dinner was delicious, relaxing, and “feel good” all around. […]

January 26, 2019

Review of Delmonico Steakhouse – Venetian, Las Vegas

Karin Restaurant Review Bourbon, California Cabernet, Dessert, Emeril Lagasse, Las Vegas, Napa Valley, Pappy Van Winkle, Schrader Wines, Steakhouse, Venetian Hotel Dining 0

Delmonico Steakhouse is a longtime fixture of the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, and just a short and pleasant walk away from the Wynn where we stayed this time. While other restaurants in the Venetian have come and gone, this classic steakhouse owned by celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse endures. We’ve had the pleasure of dining […]

Brant Lake Beef Tenderloin topped with Herbed Butter

November 8, 2018

Review of 1888 Chop House – Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Karin Restaurant Review Banff Springs Hotel, Bordeaux, Champagne, Craft Cocktails, Napa Valley, Pappy Van Winkle, Port Tasting, Steakhouse, Tawny Port, Vintage Port, Wagyu Beef 0

The 1888 Chop House is the principal fine dining option at the Banff Springs Hotel. Located in the space of the former Banffshire Club, this iteration of fine dining skews a bit more to the casual and accessible. Gone are the gourmet tasting menus, the formal decor and china, the tables and seating seem a […]

May 14, 2018

Keens Steakhouse – New York, NY

Karin Restaurant Review Cult Wines, Excellent Wine List, Manhattan, New York City, Prime Beef, Steak, Steakhouse 0

I think this photo of the Prime Rib of Beef (King’s Cut) says just about everything you need to know about Keens Steakhouse. This place is seriously old school, with honest, generous fare. You also get the feeling that little has changed over the 100+ years since its establishment – from the menu to the […]

May 1, 2018

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse – New York, NY

Karin Restaurant Review Craft Beers, Lunch, Manhattan, New York City, Steak, Steakhouse 0

We arrived in New York City for a whirlwind vacation at around 1:30pm. After checking in at the Kimpton Muse, we hit the streets to soak in the city and to find some lunch. We seemed to stumble upon iconic location after iconic location in just a few blocks… …And eventually, we arrived at one […]