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MarsB
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Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia? UPDATE
I'm taking DH out for his 40th birthday this Saturday and since he opted out of a party I don't mind spending alot of $ on a dinner. I know these restaurants are right up his alley, but I'm wondering if one is better than the others. I want something that will also be somewhat romantic since we don't get out much since having a baby.
Any opinions? TIA!
UPDATE: we went to Blackstones and holy cr@p that was expensive!!! DH loved it and really that's all that mattered to me, but my one complaint is that we both ordered our steaks medium and mine was med rare and his was med well. I def expected a place of that caliber to get that right. I just cannot imagine ever spending that much money on dinner unless it's a super special occasion.
Message edited 8/17/2014 5:34:06 PM.
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NervousNell
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Re: Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
Haven't been to the other 2 but I HATED Insignia. Way overrated IMO
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| Posted 8/11/14 1:59 PM |
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M514
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Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
I've been to Rare650 and Blackstone's. We like Blackstone's better.
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Milerose
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Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
I have only been to Rare650 and the food is excellent! It can def be a bit of a scene there but food is good. However it is super $$ I only go for a special occasion like anniversary and when I ran the NYC marathon LOL
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| Posted 8/11/14 3:31 PM |
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Milerose
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Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
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| Posted 8/11/14 3:31 PM |
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Lisko73
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Re: Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
Posted by NervousNell
Haven't been to the other 2 but I HATED Insignia. Way overrated IMO[/QUOTE
I felt the same way.
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| Posted 8/11/14 7:51 PM |
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ANewDayHasCome
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Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
Dh hated insignia. He LOVES blackstone. I don't eat meat so don't go by me.
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| Posted 8/12/14 7:34 AM |
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babyvibes
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Re: Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
I've been to Blackstone a ton of times--love it. Never been to the other 2.
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MarsB
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Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
Someone at work just suggested Capital Grille by the Roosevelt Field Mall. Anyone been there?
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| Posted 8/12/14 11:38 AM |
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FirstMate
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Re: Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
I have been to Blackstone's and Insignia. I would not describe either of them as romantic because they are both loud restaurants. That being said, I like both of them a lot. I would go to Insignia over Blackstone because I liked the food, drinks and atmosphere there better. I have not been to Capital Grille but I have heard it was really good.
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| Posted 8/12/14 12:24 PM |
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rebeccamol
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Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
Rare 100% great food great staff!!
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| Posted 8/12/14 12:25 PM |
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LovesMike
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Re: Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
Posted by M514
I've been to Rare650 and Blackstone's. We like Blackstone's better.
Same here.
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| Posted 8/12/14 12:28 PM |
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MarisaK
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Re: Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
Captial Grille is excellent. -
Blackstones I wasn't really overly impressed with. It was not BAD, but way overprices for what it was IMO. I haven't tried the others yet.
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| Posted 8/12/14 12:44 PM |
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MarsB
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Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
Thanks for all the feedback! We never go to expensive restaurants so I just wanted to make sure the food/experience was worth the money. And since it's DH's 40th I wanted him to feel like it was a big deal.
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| Posted 8/12/14 1:18 PM |
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YourMama
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Re: Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
Posted by MarsB
Someone at work just suggested Capital Grille by the Roosevelt Field Mall. Anyone been there?
love capital grille! But I've never been to the other 3 restaurants you asked about so I can't compare it to them
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| Posted 8/12/14 3:49 PM |
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mbg1007
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Re: Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
Capital Grille is my favorite steak house, used to have to go to the city to go so was super excited when they opened on li
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LIRascal
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Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
I loved the good at Blackstone's but it was a huge scene, esp near the bar and way too loud to have a convo. I hated that about it.
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| Posted 8/13/14 6:49 AM |
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ANewDayHasCome
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Re: Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
If you want a steakhouse and you're not set on one of these three what about Teller's?
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| Posted 8/13/14 2:15 PM |
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Denise
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Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
I agree on tellers! We love Blackstones, but if you are looking for romantic, Tellers is fantastic. Prime is also nice this time of year being on the water.
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| Posted 8/13/14 10:33 PM |
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bunnyluck
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Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
Lobster mac n cheese at Capital Grille. Enough said.
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| Posted 8/14/14 1:03 PM |
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MarsB
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Re: Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
Posted by ANewDayHasCome
If you want a steakhouse and you're not set on one of these three what about Teller's?
DH took me there for my birthday. I loved it! But we always try to take each other to a new place. Also love Prime, but we went there for our anniversary. I'm think we'll go with Blackstones this time. It's the closest to where we live.
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| Posted 8/14/14 11:35 PM |
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JoesWife628
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Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
I like Blackstone's better than insignia, but I like George Martin's in Great River better than both. The food is outrageous.
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ANewDayHasCome
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Re: Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
Posted by MarsB
Posted by ANewDayHasCome
If you want a steakhouse and you're not set on one of these three what about Teller's?
DH took me there for my birthday. I loved it! But we always try to take each other to a new place. Also love Prime, but we went there for our anniversary. I'm think we'll go with Blackstones this time. It's the closest to where we live.
Tell the hostess when you make the res it's for a special occasion. The restaurant in the main area tends to be quite loud with groups of men after work dinners and on the weekends with groups of couples. Ask for the side room by the fireplace. The main section gets loud.
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rebeccamol
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Re: Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
Posted by ANewDayHasCome
Posted by MarsB
Posted by ANewDayHasCome
If you want a steakhouse and you're not set on one of these three what about Teller's?
DH took me there for my birthday. I loved it! But we always try to take each other to a new place. Also love Prime, but we went there for our anniversary. I'm think we'll go with Blackstones this time. It's the closest to where we live.
Tell the hostess when you make the res it's for a special occasion. The restaurant in the main area tends to be quite loud with groups of men after work dinners and on the weekends with groups of couples. Ask for the side room by the fireplace. The main section gets loud.
I think if you don't go on a Thursday night you will be ok with the bar noise, Thursday is cougar night at all of these steakhouses(says the ex cougar lol)
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MarsB
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Re: Rare650, Blackstone's or Insignia?
Posted by ANewDayHasCome
Posted by MarsB
Posted by ANewDayHasCome
If you want a steakhouse and you're not set on one of these three what about Teller's?
DH took me there for my birthday. I loved it! But we always try to take each other to a new place. Also love Prime, but we went there for our anniversary. I'm think we'll go with Blackstones this time. It's the closest to where we live.
Tell the hostess when you make the res it's for a special occasion. The restaurant in the main area tends to be quite loud with groups of men after work dinners and on the weekends with groups of couples. Ask for the side room by the fireplace. The main section gets loud.
Thanks for the tip!!
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