MMmmmmMM, The Met. The met is definitely a top notch steakhouse. I would say that El Gaucho's and the Met play on the same field, but the fact that The Met isn't pretentious really pushes it over the top for me. Course, El Gaucho's has the cigar and cognac room, which is pimptastic.

Both are great steakhouses. I'd suggest the porterhouse at both, though I dig the flaming sword at El Gaucho's too.

If you're in seattle, I suggest trying out Jak's, not quite up there with the other 2 we've mentioned, but a close 3rd for half the price and a lot more casual. Usually has jazz playing at a little more than quiet level, great joint.

I definitely prefer the porterhouse, but I'll take a New York if one isn't available. I used to love rib eye's and spencers, but i find that i like a piece of meat that's a little more dense than those cuts anymore.

Tired of hearing the nonsense "Ribeye has more flavor than a Filet" crap. Totally untrue. It has more FAT than a Filet, so if marbling is your thing, and sucking the fat jizz between your teeth is somehow flavor in your mind, then yes, the Ribeye is for you. :)

For the true steaklover, who's there for the taste of the meat itself, and not the greasy fat layers, the Filet is unmatched for flavor.

Exactly. When I'm "on the cheap" just hte NY strip will do.. If on the "really cheap" then a sirloin is OK - bu thas to be cooked well.

This thread is making me hungry. :p

Filet steak all the way. There is not better steak than that.