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"Came in tonight (friday) we had a party of 10 people!Just a girls night out,our server seemed like she was slurring her words (under influce of something) food was great as always!! was very uncomfortable it was about 80 degress in dining area, not first time was there few nights before and same issue with a/c and forget using bathroom it"s a oven no a/c vents in there,when asked to speak with manager he told me to use bathroom next door (jokingly) did not find that funny!! Had to keep asking other waitress (spanish girl) to get our things she was more then helpful next time i"ll ask for her!! If I go back air needs to get fixed if not,I WILL NOT BE BACK!"

"Went for Father's day with the family, not a family restaurant ! There is no baby changing areas and no handicap restrooms for people. That alone doesn't meet requirements in this day and age. Food wasn't the best, missing it's quality from when it first opened and the food is double the original price.
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"My wife and I went to the Steak & Stein last night (Sat) we had a very nice experence. We dined right next to a warm fire and the place was very welcoming. The service was great and they didn't take long with the food. The blue cheese covered Delmonico was very tasty and cooked almost perfect. This was our first time here and I'm pretty sure we'll be going back. (Going to try the Prime Rib next time). I would definitely recommend this Restaurant."

"the food was excellent and the staff was friendly. id recommend coming here to anyone. "

"The food, magnificent, the staff, warm and friendly. This was an absolutely perfect meal! "

"Had a wonderful dinner with my husband last weekend . The New York Sirlon was the best I'd ever had ! My husband had the Stuffed sole and it was equally as good ! The salad bar was so fresh and yummy ! My server was very knowledgeable about the different cuts of meat and offered us a sample of an apothic wine that was really tasty ! The new management did a great job refreshing the restaurant . The decor is comfy and rustic with the fireplaces . Only comment is that I wish they had redone the bathrooms with the renovations ! But the food , service and quality was top notch ! We will be returning ! "

"First off the reviewer above who said they are a food snob and give any restaurant 5 star makes me leary. This person had NOTHING wrong with their meal?? Sounds like the owner.

With that said, I'd say it's definitely worth going and checking out. Some things have changed for the better (decor, staff). I used to love the prime rib and stuffed shrimp combo under the old mgt, but the new version is very comparable. The shrimp were slightly over cooked though. I'll try it again and see if they improve on that. One other thing the salad bar did not label the dressings and it was a slight guessing game (not the end of the world). The food portions are generous and tasted very good. The wait staff and manager were very helpful and friendly. Might stop in tonight now that I'm thinking of it :-)"

"Let me start by saying I am an incredibly discretionary food snob. That being said, I found this place by accident tonight and decided to try it. Apparently they just reopened after an 8 month renovation and hiatus, which made sense because everything was new and shiny and smelled faintly of fresh carpentry (delightful!!!!).

The night was perfect and our first impression was of beautiful hibiscus and magnolias blooming around the open tables out front. As we entered the building, we were struck with a warm ambiance that brought to mind warm European hunting lodges and Swiss chalets.

The entire area was impeccably clean, and the servers were all tidy, friendly, and hygenic. Delicious smells of meat and clarified butter wafted over the strategically lit dining room and made the tiny hairs on my arm stand up in excitement.

We ordered the French Onion soup, the 16 oz. Hangar steak, and the 24 oz Porterhouse. I was a complete pain in the ass and asked the server all sorts of questions about the food, the preparations, and even a few samples of house sauces before ordering. She was extremely friendly and helpful, and also well-informed. We took a while to decide but they were patient and did not rush us, and supplied beer and bread as we chatted. The decorum of the servers, the hostess, even the water boys was very fine and a welcome surprise. Oh and bread was perfect, fresh baked crusty Italian, and walnut rasin bread,( I hate rasins but even I liked this) both lightly toasted and served with evoo & fresh ground pepper.

Salad bar comes with all of the meals, so after ordering we stepped up to get a plate. There was a salad bar attendant who watched on to make sure all was in order, and I have never seen one so well-dressed. His whites were starched and everything was spotless. There was baby spinach, romaine, standards such as cucs and tomatoes, several kinds of cheese, olives, hard boiled eggs, croutons, etc. The win here was the fresh marinated mushrooms and tomato/cuc salad. The mushrooms were superb, lightly vinegared with fresh herbs and seasoned well, but not over-saturated like some tend to be. Everything just exuded freshness. There was a choice of very good dressings, including evoo & balsamic or red wine vinegar decanters. Oh and pepperoncini AND cherry peppers, which I stocked up on because I love hot peppers with steak.

After salads there was a short break and then the french onion soup. The stock was more beefy than chickeny, (some chefs will use a beef/chicken blend) and the perfect amount of salty, rich, and sweet. French onion is a simple soup, but the simple things seem to get easily screwed up ? or maybe good soup chefs are just hard to come by. Either way, this soup was infused with the love of someone who knows what they were doing. Thank goodness, because a bad soup is a big turnoff. But this one, was exceptional.

Finally after another break came the steaks. And oh, I swear there were angels singing that moment. Both steaks cooked to PERFECT temperature, and I mean spot on. Perfection. The aging was also delightful. I am particular about aged meats, and this did not disappoint. There aren't any words that can adequately describe the artistry in those cuts. The porterhouse had a good sear and a beautiful interior, and the hangar was just... absolute.... butter. The chef's seasoning had a bit of fresh thyme and just a hint of rosemary, and it coupled perfectly with the agedness of the beef.

I swear, ladies and gents, at this point I was floating above the table in sheer bliss. Nothing could have wiped the ecstatic smile from my face.

Oh and I almost forgot. The baked potatoes were perfect, the GIANT scoops of butter & sour cream were divine. More often than not I leave half-eaten starches in favor of proteins and veggies, but this time I even ate the whole potato.

We finished the meal with a yummy tiramasu, which was good, and the only thing we had room for after such a large meal. At that point I realized I forgot to eat the hot peppers. I had been so enthralled with the meat that I forgot about everything else while I was eating. And it left nothing to be desired, it was really absolute perfection.

Also, the prices were VERY reasonable. I expected the bill to be one amount, and it was actually about half that. It was such a pleasant surprise. Two enormous fine aged steaks with sides, soup, salad bar, and dessert, including drinks & beer was only $66 after tax. Anyone who thinks this is steep obviously has little experience in the world of fine food.

I had to meet the Chef, who impressed me as well with his personality and refinement. I'm excited for the word to get out about this place, I guess before the hiatus the old owners gave it a bad rep, and I'm sure they are in the 'new' phase right now where they are working against the old stigmas. That's a difficult spot, but with service, décor, and most importantly FOOD like this, I have no doubt that they will be wildly successful.

I will be returning frequently, and I encourage you to try it as well. Make sure to let the Chef know if you enjoy it, there was a lot of hard hard work and sheer brilliant artistry behind that incredible experience. "

"We were there on Saturday trying to re-live a very romantic first date and we were horribly disappointed!!! The service was S...L...O...W and the food was awful! I wanted to cry. My chicken had no seasoning - it was like they took it from the package and put it directly in the oven. Nothing. Tasteless too! My husband's steak was not cooked how he wanted it and after waiting an hour for the food, the waitress asked us if we wanted to send it back and of course we said no. The wait staff seemed more concentrated on the computer they use for ordering food rather than circulating around the room taking care of customers! Had to wait 15 minutes for a refill of my soda. No water is offered and the bread at the salad bar was really stale. It's like they have taken for granted people will continue coming there and they've gotten lackadaisical. My first date with my husband was here, we sat by the fireplace near the bar and the service was wonderful, the food was delicious, we enjoyed a crab cake together and it was magnificent. How can a place get so bad in just two years? The staff and management take customers for granted. Next time we are in the area, we're going to continue down the road to Schlesingers. I don't need to be ignored and I don't need to pay $60 for tasteless food. I go places because I WANT to and I don't WANT to go here again. "

"The restaurant is not responsible for your diaper changing! Nor should you have a 2 year old "running around" as an earlier reviewer stated in a complaint about the fireplace. The food is excellent, the wait staff friendly and efficient, and the prices reasonable. I always took my babies out to the car to change them on the back seat, as NOBODY needs to see a "poopie diaper", even in the ladies' room. "

"If you are a family restaurant that welcomes children and babies and has high chairs and booster seats for them, WHY would you not have a changing table in the bathroom??!!! I doubt that you would prefer people to change a poopie diaper in a booth in full view of all your paying customers, but that is what we are forced to do. Spend $100 and install a folding down changing table in the bathroom PLEASE or I know mutiple people who will not come with their family and babies again!"

"Our favorite dining spot. An early drink in the cozy tavern, then a nice fireside dinner. The rustic colonial ambiance is just right for us. Wood floors and beams. 18th century paintings, prints, and decor. Something for all tastes on the menu, and always delicious. We'll be returning often."

"Haven't been there in a while and it has definitaly changed for the better. Most of these reveiws are old and outdated.

New menu with some of the old favorites and great waiter. I had a great time taking the kids and inlaws out for dinner."

"Went to lunch with some business colleges. I had the citrus sea scallops and the red sangria everything was delicious and affordable! I will be coming back!"

"Had my daughters baby shower at steak and stein. I haven't been there in a while the place looks amazing!!! The staff was so friendly. Food outstanding. I would recommend anyone looking for a place to have a party, HAVE IT THERE!!!"

"MY husband, son and myself ate there , not only was the food awful but we waited over an hour for our food. People that came after in after us the waitress was carrying on conversation with them and they even got there food before us. It was terrible and when we got the food it was cold. We'd never eat there again nor would we recomend it to anyone. Michelle,"

"I cannot understand why people would still go here when they can go about 1 mile south on Rte 300 and get a larger menu of much tastier food, bigger portions, and better service at a comparable price."

"Hubby & I went there 3 weeks ago looking for their early bird special prime rib for $10.99. It wasn't on the menu (don't know why, they used to advertise it). So being on a budget we ordered the hamburger platter. Best we ever had! Choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and fries & a pickle and including their salad bar. I won't order Coke in a restaurant because so often it's clorinated or they give you Pepsi and I don't drink Pepsi. But the price was $8.95 each. We would go back just for this. The burger was huge, mine was perfectly cooked, his was a little undercooked but he likes his almost cremated so don't let that bother you. Plus we couldn't finish it so we had leftovers for lunch the next day. Forget Mc Donalds.when we want a burger we'll go to Bantas!"

"I have eaten many meals here over the years...Always went there for New Years Eve dinne...etc.. We went here for my 40 b-day...The bill was $300 PLUS AND THE FOOD WAS AWFUL! WROTE LETTER AND NVER HEARD ANYTHING....WE HAVE NOT GONE THERE.... ITS AWFUL...."

"I love this place. I've been coming here for years. It is a rustic colonial atmosphere and that is one of the features I like about it. My favorite is the Prime Rib & Stuffed Shrimp combo. Always a good cut of meat and I think they put in an addictive ingredient in the shrimp, YUM. The wait staff and mgnt are always nice and attentive. I'm getting hungry thinking about it. Probably stop in on the way home... It's not the fancy corporate steakhouses and it DEFINITELY is a better value for your buck. Keep the local businesses in business!"

"I would just like to say to who ever made the comment about the choices for parties that the managers do not make these choices, the people who are having the party do. There are many different food options including chicken cord en bleu prime rib and others. The people whos parties you have attending are the ones who chose club steak, stuffed shrimp and chicken. Like I said before, the managers and staff does not chose the food, the host of the party does. I would have you look at a banquet menu when you go to Steak & Stein and look at all the great options available. I really enjoy steak & stein and I think the new manager will take care of many things that need to be done to this restaurant."

"I've eaten at the restaurant numerous times, the food is great but the surroundings need much imporvement. I realize that it has the rustic look that is all good but I feel that if it is spruced up it will pull in more business like in the pass. The back room has a odor and the floors filthy along with the tables that need to be replaced. The places to eat in this area is limited and what we have should be taken care of."

"I've been to many parties held by family and friends in their back room and I remain unimpressed. The best part of the meal is the salad bar. The choices are always chicken, club steak, or stuffed shrimp. The shrimp is the best of the 3, but with a very small portion. The club steak is always fatty and never done to your specifications. I ordered the chicken only once, because it was odd tasting, rubbery, and underdone. They serve each meal with an overdone baked potato. The room is dark and boring, and rules state that you can minimally decorate only. There is an open gas fireplace, which is beautiful to look at, but not so great when you have a 2 year old running around! My biggest pet peeve is that there is nowhere to change a baby!!! I have to find an empty booth and change my girls in full view of everyone. Please get a changing table in the bathroom Steak and Stein!!! "