Does the Affordable Steak Dinner Still Exist in Las Vegas?

Does the affordable steak dinner still exist in Las Vegas? A friend of mine asked me what are my picks for steakhouses in Las Vegas. I answered it depends on how much you want to spend. If you don’t mind spending $200 per person, there are a dozen great steakhouses on the Strip. Just like most other places, food and restaurant prices in Las Vegas have gone insane. For example, paying $80 for a New York Strip, plus $15 to add a baked potato. Of course there is always the steak special at Ellis Island, but what if you want something more upscale? Say you're looking for a white tablecloth, special night out, but at an affordable price. Where do you go? Does the affordable steak dinner still exist or is that now a thing of the past?

Well, we're afraid that your criteria are incongruous or even mutually exclusive.

Any number of good-value steak dinners are available in Las Vegas, starting of course with the one at Ellis Island, with which we're all familiar (these days, it's $9.99 and still number one in our Top Ten). In addition, if you pay attention to our Dining Notes column in the Advisor, there we cover bargain steaks, though they're almost always at the local bars around the city. One recent example is the 16-ounce ribeye that comes with salad, loaded baked potato, vegetable, and garlic toast for $19.99 (on Tuesday nights) at Scoundrels Tavern & Eatery out by the Las Vegas Speedway. Another 16-ounce ribeye is available at Jackson's bars for $13.99 (and we have a coupon in the MRB that actually comps this dinner after earning 200 points on a machine). Others include Jake's, Mr. D's, and the reliable Longhorn Casino out on Boulder Highway, all with good steak dinners for under $20.

You won't, to be sure, find white tablecloths at these places. But if it's an affordable steak you're looking for, they're the ones.

As for fancy steakhouses, it all depends on your definition of affordable and the cut of steak you're looking for. Flat irons and skirts are always less expensive than the strips, ribeyes, and filets on the menus, but proper steaks nonetheless. Examples of those we can recommend are Herbs and Rye (8-ounce flat iron $36, 14-ounce New York strip $44), Cleaver (flat iron $36, New York $42), and Echo & Rig (skirt steak $37, ribeye $43). And recently, we had a fantastic 12-ounce filet at Main Street Provisions in the Arts District for $42.

Then there's always Top of Binion's, where you can use our 25% off coupon for up to $75. That cuts the cost of a steak to around $55.

Those are just the ones that come quickly to mind. We're sure that a number of youse out in QoDville can recommend others and please do so in the comment boxes for the benefit of all.

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ordlas Feb-16-2025

QOD Feb 16

where do you find your dining notes column ? I don't see it anywhere.

Bob Feb-16-2025

$75 Cap?

The Top of Binon's 25% off TOTAL Bill coupon says nothing about "up to $75"  something new? or fake news?

Tim Soldan Feb-16-2025

Dining Notes and discount coupons

Dining notes are in the monthly LVA newsletter. I remember having a steak at the restaurant attached to one of the strip clubs. It's been a while but seems like it was at either Sapphire or Treasures. And the price was reasonable and was in a separate room actually with the white tablecloths. It absolutely has been a while. Since I'm also a bargain hunter I probably used a coupon that I purchased off of the Radio Shopping Show. They air at KSHP on the AM dial at 1400. Also have a website listing all of their current coupons and are updated weekly. Typically the coupons are 50% off and cover a lot more than just dining.

Stewart Ethier Feb-16-2025

Emerald Island

In the bargain category without white tablecloths is Emerald Island's Friday night steak and lobster special for about $25, AND there's a half-off coupon in the LVA Coupon Book..

Bob Little Feb-16-2025

steak dinners

Oscar's at the Plaza has good steak and an excellent view of the Fremont street experience

T. Ferguson Feb-16-2025

Our favorite

Herbs and Rye, hands down.  They even have a breakfast place right up the street called Morning News.

Roger Gallizzi Feb-16-2025

Bob Taylor's

Bob Taylor's Ranch House still a great value and worth the drive. 12 oz New York Strip with soupd/salad and sides for $35.

Hoppy Feb-16-2025

Viva Las Ranch House

Gallizzi, I agree.

David Miller Feb-16-2025

I Remember

 There was a time -- The "Binion's $2 steak dinner" refers to a legendary late-night special at the Binion's Horseshoe casino in Las Vegas, where patrons could get a full steak meal for just $2, known for its affordability and as a classic casino promotion to attract gamblers, particularly during the late hours

sonny moore Feb-16-2025

Hugos

Hugo's Cellar downtown not to expensive for what you get. Salad and sides included in price.  Have always got great meal and service.

Craig Hosey Feb-17-2025

Mr craig

My go to for excellent steak is Ruth Chris steakhouse inside Harrah's.  Take the elevator next to the piano bar. Comes sizzling in butter to the table

stephen rosol May-02-2025

Jackson's

just got back from Vegas---we went to Jackson's  the VP paytables are not so good--- but earned the free steak-- the ribeye was really good./  My wife had the filets---they were not good at all-- needed a chainsaw to cut.  anyway, thanks to LVA for the coupon and chance to check out another great place---great/friendly employees, and chill vibe.

Question of the Day - 16 February 2025

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