Filet Mignon: Godly, Overrated or Shit?

[Orsorum]

With the right rub, a rare filet is my favorite meal. Otherwise, though, filets tend to be rather bland.

 

[DrPizza]

It's good. Quite good. Unseasoned vs. a ribeye, the ribeye wins hands down. After that, there's no real sense in comparing them - if there's a rub that'll make a filet taste godly, then the rub would probably make the ribeye taste godlier.

 

[Muadib]

Another fan of the ribeye here. I just love the flavor that just missing from other cuts.

 

[440sixpack]

As someone who hates fat and gristle with a passion, I can sympathize with those who prefer filet for that reason. However, I have still been won over by the flavor of ribeye - I simply wind up trimming off about a third of what I get on the plate.

My top three steakhouses are:

1. Uncle Jack's Steakhouse in Manhattan - only had the Akaushi Wagyu there, so that may skew my opinion, but far and away my favorite steakhouse for the sheer experience.
2. Queue de Cheval in Montreal - this is where I swung to ribeye. Had a bone-in that was so good I was eating the fat - and I didn't care.
3. Mitchell's Steakhouse in Columbus, OH. Somewhat pricey as Zenmervolt mentioned, but I had a filet there that was extremely well prepared.

Honorable mention: Ruth's Chris for chains, love the sizzling plate o' butter.
Lower end chain: Texas Roadhouse - what can I say? The one near me actually has pretty decent meat.

 

[Jadow]

I've eaten at most of the best steakhouses in the country and have one word, RIBEYE!

 

[Tiamat]

Filet Mignon from whole foods tonight yay!

 

[gotsmack]

Originally posted by: iRONic

Originally posted by: NeuroSynapsis
Had it again for probably the 7th time. Decided to give it another shot cuz I've never really found a filet that blew me away. I was not shocked at the result. Went to Longhorn Steakhouse in Parsippany, NJ. The steak actually came out medium rare, which was a surprise. 9oz filet wrapped in bacon.

How close are you to Carlstadt? Save your opinion until you've had the filet at Steve's Sizzling Steaks on Route 17.

Best.Ever.

I live in the area and Steve's is not as good as Morton's.

 

[Big Fat Fish]

Originally posted by: MrChad

Went to Longhorn Steakhouse

Find a better steakhouse

Your kidding, Longhorn is my favorite!

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: Big Fat Fish

Originally posted by: MrChad

Went to Longhorn Steakhouse

Find a better steakhouse

Your kidding, Longhorn is my favorite!

While longhorn is good, its about what you would expect for a medium grade restaurant. Nothing wrong with it as its a pretty penny less than the other restaurants and you dont have to pay extra for certain sides.

 

[seemingly random]

Originally posted by: Tiamat
Filet Mignon from whole foods tonight yay!

Damn you.:laugh: Enjoy.

 

[gocubs2k5]

it is definitely tasty. i prefer a new york strip myself. then again, for some reason my family and i were all affected with the desire to only eat overly well-done steaks. i want it burned...i love it.

 

[GoingUp]

I love me some porterhouse.