“Tradition of big city steakhouses, without the big city prices”
If you happen to find yourself in Lafayette wanting a good steak, I hope you find your way to a fireside table at Mountain Jack’s.
With a long list of awards throwing around phrases like “best prime rib”, “most romantic” and “best fine dining in Lafayette”, I find it surprising that a lot of students at Purdue haven’t been there.
Prime rib is definitely their speciality.
Complete with ruby port au jus sauce and horseradish that’s made in house, the various prime rib cuts range from 1/2 lb. to 1 1/4 lb., are modestly priced from $19-$26
The menu doesn’t stop there. Other popular picks include the Steak Neil (“New York strip steak, sautéed mushrooms, onions, bacon, bleu cheese, and hollandaise sauce”) and the lobster tail.
However, they also do a couple of things here that put them a step above other steakhouses I’ve frequented.
First, they have a list of set styles that you can add to any steak. These include the aforementioned “Neil style”, along with 8 other unique varieties like “Oscar Style” (any steak topped with crab meat, asparagus, and béarnaise sauce). It’s also possible to get a lot of the steaks stuffed with different ingredients ranging from cheeses and vegetables to other meats, prior to being cooked.
Another cool thing Mountain Jack’s offers is a tableside salad bar, which lets patrons customize a salad specifically to their liking with fresh ingredients and several dressings made specially for the restaurant.
With great food and humble prices, visiting Mountain Jack’s should be considered any time a fancy date is planned or a special occasion is celebrated. But don’t just take my word for it, make some reservations and try it for yourself.
*In case you missed my last post about South Street Smokehouse, this article is part of a series of reviews looking at a few of my favorite restaurants to order meat from in Lafayette.
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