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Southern California Steakhouses


rjwong

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I recommend ONE HUNDRED PERCENT a steakhouse in Seal Beach on PCH called "Patty's Place."  Not many people have heard of Patty's - it is EXCELLENT.  The baked pork chop is unlike anything I've ever had.  Incredible.  Patty is almost always there - it's a great spot.

Damn you, knoxy, I was reading this thread in defensive mode, hoping that no one would "out" Patty's! It is our go-to spot in the area (as frequent guests at nearby Surfside) and if I can't get a table next time, it's all your fault! Seriously, I have chosen this over going into LA for a birthday dinner! Patty is always there are perfectly coiffed, steaks and pork chops are killer (as is the halibut when in season). I love the ambiance -- both indoors and out -- reminds me of childhood trips to SoCal in the 60s. Patty's rocks!

Judy Jones aka "moosnsqrl"

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M.F.K. Fisher

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Has anyone been to Rainwaters on Ketner?  I haven't really heard much about them.

I have been on several occasions. It is quite good, though I haven't been in a few years so I can't offer a truly up to date opinion. Comparable to any other high end steakhouse in town but a bit more original in that is not a chain. Old school type vibe, good cocktails too.

"A man's got to believe in something...I believe I'll have another drink." -W.C. Fields

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Damn J...that looks righteous!

BTW...this is Aaron.

By the way, Orange County is severely lacking in the steakhouse department and I really think a proper, old-school yet modern, hardcore steakery would do amazing here.  Shhh . . . don't tell anybody, but we've got our own little "speak easy" happening right in Costa Mesa where select diners get a full, private restaurant experience at our house.  Pairings are included and one time we presented our diners with: "Brown - A Costa Mesa Steakery".  The menu consisted of:

START:

Iced Shrimp with House-Made Cocktail Sauce

Lemon Parsley Salad

(1996 Louis Latour Batard-Montrachet)

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SALAD:

Iceberg with Tomato & Shallot

Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese Dressing

(2004 Dönnhoff Niederhäuser Hermannsköhle Riesling Auslese)

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MAIN:

Pan Roasted Prime Dry-Aged New York Strip Steak, Clarified Butter & Parsley

(1985 Shafer Hillside Select)

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SIDES:

Creamed Spinach with Gruyere

"Chocolate Chip" Potatoes with Minced Black Truffle

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FINISH:

"Vanilla Pudding for Grown-Ups"

(2005 Pride Mountain Mistelle de Viognier)

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FINALE:

Dow’s 1994 Vintage Porto & Fine Davidoff Cigars

"Pen and Sword in Accord"

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Damn J...that looks righteous!

BTW...this is Aaron.

Wow man, how did you find this forum? Big welcome. For yucks, here are just a couple of several photos taken from the Costa Mesa steakhouse event some months back now:

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R. Jason Coulston

jason@popcling.com

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Nice pics man...I still remember your braised short ribs! Damn tasty.

I think I stumbled upon this site from a blog a few years ago. I had a feeling I would run into you here.

Damn J...that looks righteous!

BTW...this is Aaron.

Wow man, how did you find this forum? Big welcome. For yucks, here are just a couple of several photos taken from the Costa Mesa steakhouse event some months back now:

gallery_12732_4564_22361.jpg

gallery_12732_4564_194131.jpg

gallery_12732_4564_74626.jpg

"Pen and Sword in Accord"

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