Steakhouses near Saint Joseph

“221 has the best cocktails in town hands down. The bartenders are extremely knowledgeable.The food is excellent, the only negative is that spicy dishes aren’t as spicy as I would like, but I think that’s catering to local tastes. The steaks (I’ve had ribeye and top sirloin) have all been great, very tender. I give them bonus points for cooking them appropriately, if I order medium rare, I get actual medium rare, not medium. Try the BC Ribeye, awesome meal.“

“This was our first visit to 221 since the redesign. My wife and I have enjoyed cocktails on their rooftop terrace many times, and their cocktails are of the best in the area. If you are a whiskey aficionado, 221 has the most robust selection of whiskeys for 45 miles, the kind of selection I would expect from a whiskey bar in a major city. The main restaurant is now long and narrow, with a dark ambiance that really sets the tone for a special meal. From the back of the restaurant, it looks like a place that sits between two skyscrapers in a major city, as if you could walk outside onto the streets of Chicago. There is something romantic--in both meanings of the word--about being tucked away like this for dinner and a drink with someone special. My wife had a French 75 (and a second), and I had the Brown Butter Old Fashioned. She enjoyed hers, I enjoyed mine. The Brown Butter is what you would imagine to be a butterscotch cocktail to taste like, minus the sweetness, which I enjoyed. Our server, Maya, was wonderful. A minor hiccup, I asked for a one ounce sample of the Sea Salt Stout and she brought me a full pint. I chuckled and explained that I was only looking for a taste, which she allowed me, and then removed it from the table. We were not charged for it, of course. This was our first time having their filet mignon. I've had filets everywhere, I consider it the bread-and-butter of restaurants that dedicate an entire page of their menu to beef. Some restaurants over-complicate a filet, like drowning it in a moat of (insert broth here) or cover it in some clever but ridiculous glaze. I was happy to see there were no parlor tricks here. What was delivered was what was expected, and their chef delivered a medium-rare finish of the highest standard. We spoke briefly with the owner, who recognized us from our last visit for cocktails over the summer. 221 remains one of the top tier fine dining restaurants in St. Joe, and you should certainly check it out.“

“ (okay) (very hospital and great!) (Awesome environment! Better at night!)Awesome experience at Texas Corral! Located in Stevensville, Michigan, this restaurant is good for meats and sitting around the table together.The food was okay. I enjoyed the steak burger with bacon, and the onion flower was pretty good. The nachos had old chips that made them not as good; the nachos weren't hot, and the cheese wasn't pleasant. The butter rolls were amazing and hot! Overall, okay experience with the food.The service was phenomenal! The front of the house host seats you with the best energy. My direct server, Paige, was extremely kind, kept my water cups full, and checked on me frequently. Very nice service!The atmosphere was amazing! I love how clean the restaurant was, the decor, the quotes on the walls, the televisions, the Texas vibe, everything was nice.All in all, it was a great experience at Texas Corral!Vegetarian options: I didn't see many vegetarian options, but the ones I did notice looked good.Parking: Nice size free parking lot.Kid-friendliness: Very kid-friendly restaurant during the day or afternoon. At night it is as well, but the best times appear during the day or afternoon.Wheelchair accessibility: Nice size restaurant for wheelchair accessibility.“