Old school steakhouse tucked away in the woods. Great food and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tomahawk
Darla Barnhart
Wonderful place and people. Too dark inside, hard to read the menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dee Poe
The North Star is a Topeka treasure, and a legend, one of more than a few steak houses that's survived through the years. I went for my birthday dinner; free sirloin steak (or discount of equivalent value) with friends and we were all very happy with our meals, the service, everything about the experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Fried Steak, Fried Mushrooms, Onion Rings, The North Star Sirloin, Birthday Steak, Fries, Gravy, French Fries and Gravy, Hash Browns
Diane T.
Delicious food and excellent service. Call for reservations because this place is always busy. A little off the beaten path, and nothing flashy, but worth a visit.
Thomas Butler
It's a hidden jem and a great place for a special occasion. The food and service has always been great.Parking: Parking lot is not paved.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes there is.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ash
Had a wonderful experience at this little, almost hole in the wall type of place called North Star. The ambiance was dark and romantic, candle lit tables. Lots of history here, pictures of times past on the walls. As well as a written piece on the menu about the place. Each of the staff was friendly and welcoming. Especially our server Sierra. She was fantastic.This evening we found ourselves craving a "flight" of various whiskeys. We received three within this flight; Basil Hayden, High Wind Prairie whiskey, and Templeton rye were our choices. Display was gorgeous, and the cherries at the bottom were phenomenal.We ordered the hand cut t-bone, it was cooked to perfection, and SO tender. We also got the ribeye, which was ridiculously flavorful. The "Bonnie and Clyde" option, gives you sauteed veggies under your steak. Each entree comes with a side of your choosing as well as a salad. Lots of dressing options. The fries or hash browns are served with a gravy that is everything you want in a homemade gravy.The steak for two is huge, however there wasn't a lot of flavor to it, such as the ribeye.You will not leave this place hungry.HIGHLY recommend steak house.Parking: The parking lot is pretty small, and fills up quickly.Kid-friendliness: They have a small kids menu, chicken strips or a little sirloin steak.Wheelchair accessibility: The main entrance is a ramp, very wheelchair accessible. Open enough floor plan to get a wheelchair up to a table easily.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The North Star Sirloin, Loaded Baked Potato
We celebrated my Mom's 80th birthday here and enjoyed the food and the evening. From welcome to the goodbye we were treated like family. Our server Deb did a great job and was very patient with all the questions and requests. Everyone's steak was prepared as requested. Thank you North Star.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy Shepard
Food was pretty good. The server was very good and friendly. The bathrooms need to be updated to accommodate handicap people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Ted Thompson
Our meat was over cooked. My steak wasn't seasoned at all. The decor is from the 70s. Way over priced. I could go anywhere in town and get the same meal for half the price. The only bright spot was the staff and our server.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 5
Roy L.
I have heard many good things about the Northstar. However, there is absolutely no way that a steak is worth that kind of money in Kansas one of the major beef producers of the nation. I would much prefer to go and select my steaks from one of the vendors, and prepare it myself, and save more than half the cost.
Rick H.
Great food, great atmosphere. Try the old fashioned flight! Learned a little history of the place. Will definitely be back.
Everything was perfect when we went. The Hawaiian Chicken is ?...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service , great food, great atmosphere. Be sure and make a reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries and Gravy
Service outstanding. Fun atmosphere. Had a great time. Steaks cooked perfectly. Catfish was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Bacon Wrapped Filet, Loaded Baked Potato
Very nice place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Gravy
Old school steakhouse tucked away in the woods. Great food and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tomahawk
Wonderful place and people. Too dark inside, hard to read the menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The North Star is a Topeka treasure, and a legend, one of more than a few steak houses that's survived through the years. I went for my birthday dinner; free sirloin steak (or discount of equivalent value) with friends and we were all very happy with our meals, the service, everything about the experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Fried Steak, Fried Mushrooms, Onion Rings, The North Star Sirloin, Birthday Steak, Fries, Gravy, French Fries and Gravy, Hash Browns
Delicious food and excellent service. Call for reservations because this place is always busy. A little off the beaten path, and nothing flashy, but worth a visit.
It's a hidden jem and a great place for a special occasion. The food and service has always been great.Parking: Parking lot is not paved.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes there is.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a wonderful experience at this little, almost hole in the wall type of place called North Star. The ambiance was dark and romantic, candle lit tables. Lots of history here, pictures of times past on the walls. As well as a written piece on the menu about the place. Each of the staff was friendly and welcoming. Especially our server Sierra. She was fantastic.This evening we found ourselves craving a "flight" of various whiskeys. We received three within this flight; Basil Hayden, High Wind Prairie whiskey, and Templeton rye were our choices. Display was gorgeous, and the cherries at the bottom were phenomenal.We ordered the hand cut t-bone, it was cooked to perfection, and SO tender. We also got the ribeye, which was ridiculously flavorful. The "Bonnie and Clyde" option, gives you sauteed veggies under your steak. Each entree comes with a side of your choosing as well as a salad. Lots of dressing options. The fries or hash browns are served with a gravy that is everything you want in a homemade gravy.The steak for two is huge, however there wasn't a lot of flavor to it, such as the ribeye.You will not leave this place hungry.HIGHLY recommend steak house.Parking: The parking lot is pretty small, and fills up quickly.Kid-friendliness: They have a small kids menu, chicken strips or a little sirloin steak.Wheelchair accessibility: The main entrance is a ramp, very wheelchair accessible. Open enough floor plan to get a wheelchair up to a table easily.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The North Star Sirloin, Loaded Baked Potato
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We celebrated my Mom's 80th birthday here and enjoyed the food and the evening. From welcome to the goodbye we were treated like family. Our server Deb did a great job and was very patient with all the questions and requests. Everyone's steak was prepared as requested. Thank you North Star.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was pretty good. The server was very good and friendly. The bathrooms need to be updated to accommodate handicap people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Our meat was over cooked. My steak wasn't seasoned at all. The decor is from the 70s. Way over priced. I could go anywhere in town and get the same meal for half the price. The only bright spot was the staff and our server.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 5
I have heard many good things about the Northstar. However, there is absolutely no way that a steak is worth that kind of money in Kansas one of the major beef producers of the nation. I would much prefer to go and select my steaks from one of the vendors, and prepare it myself, and save more than half the cost.
Great food, great atmosphere. Try the old fashioned flight! Learned a little history of the place. Will definitely be back.