Comments on: 30 Restaurants in 30 Days: Kevin Rathbun Steak http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/2009/11/11/30-restaurants-in-30-days-kevin-rathbun-steak/ Discuss Atlanta restaurant reviews and food news with John and the AJC\'s dining team Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:33:34 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: really?? http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/2009/11/11/30-restaurants-in-30-days-kevin-rathbun-steak/comment-page-2/#comment-6267 really?? Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:22:14 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/?p=1374#comment-6267 Mr Kessler.How did you make. A reservation on open table for KRS?? The company does not even have that option???And there are only 2 steak joints in ATL...KRS and NY Prime. Mr Kessler.How did you make. A reservation on open table for KRS?? The company does not even have that option???And there are only 2 steak joints in ATL…KRS and NY Prime.

]]> By: not a critic http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/2009/11/11/30-restaurants-in-30-days-kevin-rathbun-steak/comment-page-2/#comment-5642 not a critic Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:40:05 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/?p=1374#comment-5642 The food was pretty good, pricey, but good. However, it was a birthday celebration dinner and they forgot the complimentary "birthday brownie/cake" that should have come at the end of the meal. I even called them back the day before to specify this was a birthday dinner and let them know who's birthday it was. It was even mentioned to the server during the course of the meal that it was a birthday dinner and still nothing came. That was disappointing. I appreciated their follow-up call the next week. I stated, in a very polite and friendly manner, that the birthday dessert was overlooked and they apologized but didn't offer anything to make up for it. It's hard to say who's at fault. Maybe the server didn't get the message from whom ever took my call, or maybe the server forgot themselves, even though it was mentioned to the server during the course of the meal. No big deal really, still had a good time, but you know what they say about the small things..... The food was pretty good, pricey, but good. However, it was a birthday celebration dinner and they forgot the complimentary “birthday brownie/cake” that should have come at the end of the meal. I even called them back the day before to specify this was a birthday dinner and let them know who’s birthday it was. It was even mentioned to the server during the course of the meal that it was a birthday dinner and still nothing came. That was disappointing. I appreciated their follow-up call the next week. I stated, in a very polite and friendly manner, that the birthday dessert was overlooked and they apologized but didn’t offer anything to make up for it. It’s hard to say who’s at fault. Maybe the server didn’t get the message from whom ever took my call, or maybe the server forgot themselves, even though it was mentioned to the server during the course of the meal. No big deal really, still had a good time, but you know what they say about the small things…..

]]> By: Sandy http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/2009/11/11/30-restaurants-in-30-days-kevin-rathbun-steak/comment-page-2/#comment-4266 Sandy Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:14:18 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/?p=1374#comment-4266 I had trouble finding the restaurant and I had even asked his highness himself (Kevin Rathbun) how to get there. He told me and my girlfriend (I'm a guy) to go by way of a fire escape and then jump down to the street. I thought he was kidding until I turned the corner and there actually was a moveable fire escape that didn't go alll the way to the ground and you had to jump. Needless to say I went back the way we came. So we walked to his steak restaurant and then we couldn't find the entrance so we used a intercom system to speak to the front desk who wouldn't let us in the door. I was so mad I felt like leaving without eating. Later, in the restaurant I ran into Mr. Rathbun who apologized for sending us the fire escape route. He came to our table and offered us a free side dish for his transgression. I just assumed the guy was a sadist and wanted to have some sick fun with two customers. If he wasn't so big and famous I would have kicked him in the balls. The best thing about the meal was the cigar I ordered after dinner and smoked outside on their patio. The porterhouse steak for 2 was the worst steak I ever tasted. It was served tepid, undercooked, and already SLICED! How could I send it back even? I also heard that if they knew who I was they were going to throw me out of the restaurant. All of this is true by the way. I had trouble finding the restaurant and I had even asked his highness himself (Kevin Rathbun) how to get there. He told me and my girlfriend (I’m a guy) to go by way of a fire escape and then jump down to the street. I thought he was kidding until I turned the corner and there actually was a moveable fire escape that didn’t go alll the way to the ground and you had to jump. Needless to say I went back the way we came. So we walked to his steak restaurant and then we couldn’t find the entrance so we used a intercom system to speak to the front desk who wouldn’t let us in the door. I was so mad I felt like leaving without eating. Later, in the restaurant I ran into Mr. Rathbun who apologized for sending us the fire escape route. He came to our table and offered us a free side dish for his transgression. I just assumed the guy was a sadist and wanted to have some sick fun with two customers. If he wasn’t so big and famous I would have kicked him in the balls. The best thing about the meal was the cigar I ordered after dinner and smoked outside on their patio. The porterhouse steak for 2 was the worst steak I ever tasted. It was served tepid, undercooked, and already SLICED! How could I send it back even? I also heard that if they knew who I was they were going to throw me out of the restaurant. All of this is true by the way.

]]> By: big bad bob http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/2009/11/11/30-restaurants-in-30-days-kevin-rathbun-steak/comment-page-2/#comment-4085 big bad bob Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:13:51 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/?p=1374#comment-4085 I have never had a bad meal at KRS, and I've never had a good one at Chops. Every time I have been to Chops the steak was stringy and undercooked. For my money, the best is KRS, and I love their inventive side dishes...but as far as value goes the Highland Tap's Filet mignon is the best, and they are renowned for their martinis. I have never had a bad meal at KRS, and I’ve never had a good one at Chops. Every time I have been to Chops the steak was stringy and undercooked.
For my money, the best is KRS, and I love their inventive side dishes…but as far as value goes the Highland Tap’s Filet mignon is the best, and they are renowned for their martinis.

]]> By: The Best of the Best http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/2009/11/11/30-restaurants-in-30-days-kevin-rathbun-steak/comment-page-2/#comment-4083 The Best of the Best Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:59:34 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/?p=1374#comment-4083 A great under the radar spot in Decatur........Cafe Lily's is always exceptional. Their specials are always unbelievable. From steaks to lamb to seafood. A great under the radar spot in Decatur……..Cafe Lily’s is always exceptional. Their specials are always unbelievable. From steaks to lamb to seafood.

]]> By: j http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/2009/11/11/30-restaurants-in-30-days-kevin-rathbun-steak/comment-page-2/#comment-4071 j Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:21:46 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/?p=1374#comment-4071 This blog is making me hungry. This blog is making me hungry.

]]> By: stalinescu http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/2009/11/11/30-restaurants-in-30-days-kevin-rathbun-steak/comment-page-2/#comment-4067 stalinescu Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:08:46 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/?p=1374#comment-4067 Capital Grill is one of the best, Bones is up there too. Stoney River was very good. BUT the best bang for the money, not that it matters, is Carraba's Fillet. Conclusion..all it matters is the atmosphere that you want to have. I could go on and on about other chain restaurants and their great steakes but I'm running out of time, I'm kind of getting hungry talking about steaks, so if I have to eat somewhere with my wife tonight on a thursday night on our date night without the kids I would take her to Strip at Atlantic Station. Enjoy Capital Grill is one of the best, Bones is up there too. Stoney River was very good. BUT the best bang for the money, not that it matters, is Carraba’s Fillet. Conclusion..all it matters is the atmosphere that you want to have. I could go on and on about other chain restaurants and their great steakes but I’m running out of time, I’m kind of getting hungry talking about steaks, so if I have to eat somewhere with my wife tonight on a thursday night on our date night without the kids I would take her to Strip at Atlantic Station. Enjoy

]]> By: Hef http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/2009/11/11/30-restaurants-in-30-days-kevin-rathbun-steak/comment-page-2/#comment-4066 Hef Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:59:14 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/?p=1374#comment-4066 Never been to Rathbuns,have been to Hal's,Stoney River,& Bones. For my money minus the smoke is Hal's,Excellent food. Service was great after a long wait for reserved seats. Never been to Rathbuns,have been to Hal’s,Stoney River,& Bones. For my money minus the smoke is Hal’s,Excellent food. Service was great after a long wait for reserved seats.

]]> By: top chef fanatic http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/2009/11/11/30-restaurants-in-30-days-kevin-rathbun-steak/comment-page-2/#comment-4055 top chef fanatic Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:00:29 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/?p=1374#comment-4055 well mr. Kessler .....steaks is a topic for me anyday of the week! Im sorry you didnt enjoy your dinner with your daughter, And from reading these comments im gonna have to say RS has made as slide down hill for the worse. I dined there only 1 time and had the porterhouse for 2 and enjoyed it.and just basically got some wine and au gratin potatoes . So it wasnt hard to mess up . What i did enjoy was his steaksauce it was amazing ! I told him myself . And lets look at it from perspective the guy is from texas so he knows his steaks. Would i go back again ? not really im a big fan of other steakhouses in the ATL , I wont rate them like a scorecard i just know my steakhouses all across the country. So mr. Kessler get ready for BLT and the best popovers in ATL and a big tip ...try the seasalt on them Its a real plus. thanks and have a blessed day:) well mr. Kessler …..steaks is a topic for me anyday of the week! Im sorry you didnt enjoy your dinner with your daughter, And from reading these comments im gonna have to say RS has made as slide down hill for the worse. I dined there only 1 time and had the porterhouse for 2 and enjoyed it.and just basically got some wine and au gratin potatoes . So it wasnt hard to mess up . What i did enjoy was his steaksauce it was amazing ! I told him myself . And lets look at it from perspective the guy is from texas so he knows his steaks. Would i go back again ? not really im a big fan of other steakhouses in the ATL , I wont rate them like a scorecard i just know my steakhouses all across the country. So mr. Kessler get ready for BLT and the best popovers in ATL and a big tip …try the seasalt on them Its a real plus.

thanks and have a blessed day:)

]]> By: John Kessler http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/2009/11/11/30-restaurants-in-30-days-kevin-rathbun-steak/comment-page-2/#comment-4048 John Kessler Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:18:49 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/food-and-more/?p=1374#comment-4048 Wow..interesting discussion. For the record: this post was a little hard to write, based on one meal. I think if I were formally reviewing KRS, I'd take a more global perspective and judge the food on a hit:miss ratio. Bet there would be more hits than misses. But as an impression of one meal, it didn't feel focused in the way I wanted. The service is great, which I should have noted. A few other notes: I have eaten the porterhouse for two here, and it is an epic piece of meat. I wasn't as wild about the jalapeno creamed corn as some of you. The time I had it the cream wasn't well reduced and it left a cottony, coating texture. I do find the sides a little smaller in portion than at some other steak houses. A few answers to questions: KT: I don't like to draw attention to myself when I arrive but, yes, the reservation was made on Opentable in my name. I got the feeling the hostess had no idea I was a writer, but someone else on staff soon recognized me. amuch: I remember your table! Your kids were so cute and well behaved. I actually liked it downstairs...it was easier to talk in a normal voice. McSteak: I'm fascinated. Do you really go out expecting your meat to be prepared more underdone that you requested? I honestly don't think steak houses hit the temperature as often as they would like, but I have no issue asking for a little more heat. atlfunlvr: I'm sorry you find my writing creepy. if you have any de-creeping tips, I'm all ears. Wow..interesting discussion.
For the record: this post was a little hard to write, based on one meal. I think if I were formally reviewing KRS, I’d take a more global perspective and judge the food on a hit:miss ratio. Bet there would be more hits than misses. But as an impression of one meal, it didn’t feel focused in the way I wanted. The service is great, which I should have noted.
A few other notes: I have eaten the porterhouse for two here, and it is an epic piece of meat. I wasn’t as wild about the jalapeno creamed corn as some of you. The time I had it the cream wasn’t well reduced and it left a cottony, coating texture. I do find the sides a little smaller in portion than at some other steak houses.
A few answers to questions:
KT: I don’t like to draw attention to myself when I arrive but, yes, the reservation was made on Opentable in my name. I got the feeling the hostess had no idea I was a writer, but someone else on staff soon recognized me.
amuch: I remember your table! Your kids were so cute and well behaved. I actually liked it downstairs…it was easier to talk in a normal voice.
McSteak: I’m fascinated. Do you really go out expecting your meat to be prepared more underdone that you requested? I honestly don’t think steak houses hit the temperature as often as they would like, but I have no issue asking for a little more heat.
atlfunlvr: I’m sorry you find my writing creepy. if you have any de-creeping tips, I’m all ears.

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