The Steakhouse Chain With Consistently Delicious Filet Mignon, According To Reviews

Filet mignon is an always-popular cut of steak, widely considered to be the finest section of the expensive beef tenderloin. Steakhouses of all classes offer it as a premium option — we've covered Texas Roadhouse vs. Outback Steakhouse in terms of who had cheaper filets — but a filet mignon at an upper-end restaurant should be a rarified treat. There is, after all, a good reason why steak tastes different at restaurants, and you should expect that a great cut like filet mignon is cooked to absolute perfection when you go out. According to online reviews, one chain restaurant is doing things right, and that's Mastro's Steakhouse.

"I ordered the 6 oz petit filet. The steak was excellent!" reported one TripAdvisor reviewer of the NYC Mastro's. A similarly glowing report came from a TripAdvisor user who visited the Chicago branch: "We all had the filet mignon and shared the creamed spinach, macaroni & cheese, mushrooms & scalloped potatoes. All were fantastic," they concluded, also lauding the service. A satisfied Yelp reviewer who patronized the Beverly Hills location had similar words of praise: "This set the standard for me [...] Bone in Filet – all day [...] [I]f you want steak and steak done well this place is always great." What we've noticed when combing the web for reviews is that Mastro's gets high marks for consistency from repeat visitors. Going by their experiences, you can expect exquisite filets practically every time.

Mastro's has locations in nine U.S. states to date, as well as Washington, D.C. Its first restaurant opened in Scottsdale, Arizona. For an idea of cost and serving sizes, we took a glimpse at the menu for the Fort Lauderdale, Florida location, though we'll note that prices and options may vary based on the restaurant. The six-ounce petite filet is $61, while the larger eight-ounce filet is $70. There is also a well-rated bone-in 12-ounce filet available for $81. All steaks are cooked to order, and you can add on à la carte sides that sound equally luxurious, like garlic truffle cauliflower, lobster mashed potatoes, or asparagus cooked one of three ways. Of course, that steakhouse stalwart, a twice-baked potato, also features on the menu. It should go without saying that you ought to avoid the rookie steakhouse mistake of using too much steak sauce on your filet so that you can taste the high-quality beef.

From the time you step in the door, Mastro's delivers an experience meant to delight the senses. You can expect live music in the bar, along with handcrafted cocktails to slake your thirst as you enjoy your meal. Celebrations of all sorts are fêted here, and several reviews mentioned a complimentary slice of cake for anniversaries, birthdays, and other big occasions like job promotions or graduations. There's a dress code consistent with upscale steakhouses, which, as far as we're concerned, is just a great excuse to gussy up and really savor the occasion.