Is it weird to sit at a steak restaurant’s bar and ONLY order a steak?

[Anonymous]

Just a medium rare filet. Maybe a gin martini too, but I’m undecided if I’ll drink while I wait for the steak. If no martini, just sparkling water. Absolutely no other food or sides. Just craving a good steak. I’ll tip 20 to 25%, of course.

[Anonymous]

It's fine.

[Anonymous]

Nope. But also, it's okay to be weird.

[Anonymous]

Is it weird to order steak in an establishment that specializes in serving steak? Is that your question?

[Anonymous]

Of course.

[Anonymous]

I meant of course not.

[Anonymous]

No, this is not weird. Why would it be weird? Are you concerned about sitting at the bar and not eating alcohol? Or sitting at the bar and only ordering one food item? I don't get your concern, it's 100 percent fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, this is not weird. Why would it be weird? Are you concerned about sitting at the bar and not eating alcohol? Or sitting at the bar and only ordering one food item? I don't get your concern, it's 100 percent fine.

*drinking* not eating

[Anonymous]

I’ve definitely done that during solo business trips. You’re good OP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it weird to order steak in an establishment that specializes in serving steak? Is that your question?

I assume 99.9% of steakhouse patrons get apps, soup, salad and/or sides — at least frites. I only want a steak. Literally just a filet on a plate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it weird to order steak in an establishment that specializes in serving steak? Is that your question?

I assume 99.9% of steakhouse patrons get apps or sides — at least frites. I only want a steak.

Steakhouse sides are sized to be shared, and people often don't get them if they are dining alone.

Is this your first time at a steakhouse, or dining out at all?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it weird to order steak in an establishment that specializes in serving steak? Is that your question?

I assume 99.9% of steakhouse patrons get apps, soup, salad and/or sides — at least frites. I only want a steak. Literally just a filet on a plate.

Just throwing it out there - get a different cut. A filet is a steak for someone who doesn't really like steak.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it weird to order steak in an establishment that specializes in serving steak? Is that your question?

I assume 99.9% of steakhouse patrons get apps, soup, salad and/or sides — at least frites. I only want a steak. Literally just a filet on a plate.

I don’t think anyone will care. And you’re not tying up a table if you sit at the bar. Tip well and you’re fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, this is not weird. Why would it be weird? Are you concerned about sitting at the bar and not eating alcohol? Or sitting at the bar and only ordering one food item? I don't get your concern, it's 100 percent fine.

I don’t mind eating solo at a bar, especially if you get there early enough and the bar has a lot of empty seats. I’m kind of hung up on the only ordering a filet. No sides, no soup, no app, and possibly no booze.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it weird to order steak in an establishment that specializes in serving steak? Is that your question?

I assume 99.9% of steakhouse patrons get apps, soup, salad and/or sides — at least frites. I only want a steak. Literally just a filet on a plate.

Just throwing it out there - get a different cut. A filet is a steak for someone who doesn't really like steak.

I love steak. I’ve tried em all. Filet remains my favorite. And I don’t like cutting around a bone or fat. Sorry, I can’t be converted. Many have tried over the years.