Training Your Restaurant Crew

4 Tips For Ordering Steak

27 May 2016

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When you go out to a steakhouse, you expect to have a great meal, and it's easy to put the responsibility for that great meal solely on the restaurant. After all, they're the ones preparing your meal – all you have to do is order and eat. But the truth is, you play a part in how good your meal is too. You can do your part by knowing how to order a steak so that the restaurant can make it to suit you perfectly. Take a look at some important tips for ordering steaks.

Know Your Cuts

The first thing that you need to do is know the different cuts of steak well enough to be able to order one that you'll definitely like. If you want a rich, buttery texture, order a filet mignon. If you like something with a sturdy texture, you may prefer a New York Strip. On the other hand, if you like abundant marbling, you may prefer a ribeye.

It's not the chef's fault if you order a juicy, generously marbled rib steak and are unhappy because you wanted something leaner, like a tender tri-tip steak. Getting to know your cuts ensures that you get a steak that satisfies your cravings.

Be Specific

It's not always enough to say that you want your steak rare or well done. Sometimes these terms mean different things to different people. If you want to be sure that your steak is cooked to perfection, make sure that you also tell your server what you want it to look like.

For example, if you want a medium steak, let the server know that the center should be pink and hot. A medium rare steak should be bright red and warm in the center. A medium well steak should be firm and have only a hint of pink in the center.

Sauce on the Side

There's nothing wrong with using steak sauce if you prefer it. In fact, a well-placed dollop of béarnaise or peppercorn can be a great complement to the flavors of the steak. But if you order sauce, order it on the side and try an unsauced bite of steak first. That way, you'll get a feel for the full flavor of the steak and then you can apply the sauce to suit your taste. You may find that you don't need as much of it as you thought.

Perfect Pairings

Choosing the right drink can help pull all the flavors of your meal together. You can't go wrong by ordering a glass of red wine with your steak, but you can also branch out a little if red wine isn't your favorite. Order a stout to go with a rare steak, or a shot of tequila to go with carne asada. Looking for something nonalcoholic? Try cranberry or pomegranate juice – these flavors are strong enough to hold up to the savory taste of steak.

Knowing how to order at a steakhouse will really help improve the enjoyment of your meal. If the meal was excellent, spread a little of your enjoyment around by thanking the chef before you leave.

For steaks, contact a restaurant such as Bullwinkles Top Hat Bistro. 

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