Anyone ever been to the Stables Steakhouse in Terre Haute?

[rw02kr43]

I'm looking for a nice place to take my wife for our Anniversary. Our go to is fogo, but it's expensive and it seems to be where we always end up. I want to try something different. Anyone been to this place? Also open to other suggestions.

thanks
Jason

 

[jagee]

Years ago when I went to Stables it was nice. I've heard J. Fords Black Angus is nice as well, but I've never been there.

 

[femurphy77]

Not so sure it's a good idea for them to advertise the source of their "steaks".

 

[HoughMade]

Not so sure it's a good idea for them to advertise the source of their "steaks".

Yeah..."stables" are pretty specific and aren't the same thing as a "barn".

 

[JeremiahJohnson]

Been there. Good steak, very nice.

 

[rosejm]

Ate there a few times back in the day. Place has been there for while, so it can't be incredibly horrible.

Though, I have found a few of my old haunts don't quite measure up like they used to...

 

[littletommy]

Is this the place across the street from Moggers? If so, I've been there, and it was pretty good, but not inexpensive.

 

[Clay]

been there a few times. Great steaks, great bar, and the bread pudding is worth the trip by itself

but if you typically go to FOGO, dont expect this to be any cheaper.

I would have no problem going there for an anniversary type meal.

Someone else mentioned J Fords. I've been there twice, and both times I leave there saying that's probably one of the best steaks I've ever eaten, so it's also very good, but just as expensive as Stables. I wouldn't have an issue going there either. Though I've not been there since they moved, but I wouldn't think that would effect the food quality or service.

Either way you can't go wrong IMO.

 

[JStang314]

I agree with clay. Stables is good but not much, if any, cheaper than Fogo. Personally I'd rather go to fogo. Might be because I'm from close to Stables. Plus at fogo the steak never runs out!

This year i ar I took my wife to the beef and boards dinner show thing on the north side of Indy. The food isn't comparable to the two restaurants mentioned but she really liked the evening.

Another Out of Indy restaurant would be The Beefhouse. It's on SR 63 out by Covington and is also very good. Many schools in our area sell their dinner rolls and strawberry jam as fundraisers.

In Indy I also like harry and izzys. Same steak as st Elmo's but less expensive. Also the eagles nest is cool but more expensive than any others mentioned. But spinning around the top of the city is pretty neat. It is where I took my wife the night we got engaged.

For what it's worth and you might already know this but you can save about $15 a plate at fogo if you go during lunch hours.

 

[MrAverage]

I'd recommend Stables over Black Angus, especially if you want more privacy/isolated seating. They do keep the lights pretty low as well. Definitely call ahead and request a booth/stable or you could end up in the bar seating, which is not private or quiet. I also echo it is not a cheap visit. Hard to get out under $125 for two even keeping the drink count down. Mrs Above-Average prefers Stables for special occasions too.

 

[GlockRock]

Took my date there before Prom 17 years ago. It was good.

 

[ATM]

Their Delmonico calls to me from time to time. Very nice.

Mmm...

 

[Vigilant]

It used to be very good, but I haven't been there since they shut down to repair all the termite damage!(MANY years ago)! They literally had swarms of them. I've talked to several friends who have been since, and they still say it's great. Not cheaper than FOGO by any stretch though.

 

[obijohn]

You will be well pleased should you decide to go to Stable's. I am when I go.

 

[iChokePeople]

It's a little inconsistent, but generally good and sometimes VERY good. I prefer it to J. Ford's, by a mile. Like one poster said, call ahead, but I'd say to ask for the "mafia room" for a romantic dinner. It's all by itself, very private. They have a brie appetizer that's really good (or did last time I was there -- I moved out of the area about a year ago...) It's a good place for a romantic dinner.

 

[iChokePeople]

And before the brie jokes start, let's just clarify for those who don't know me in real life -- with maybe a handful of exceptions, I can and will make you squeal like a piglet. I LIKE BRIE. GOT A PROBLEM WITH THAT?!

 

[Jeepcrazed]

I haven't been there recently, but was just talking to someone about how I really need to get back there soon. As said in several of the posts, it rarely disappoints.
Clay mentioned the bread pudding, but I'm more of a crème brûlée girl and theirs is really quite wonderful.

 

[Tanfodude]

Try this if you want to be adventurous. Pretty good food.

Street Food Inspired Contemporary Asian - Rook Indy

 

[Fargo]

And before the brie jokes start, let's just clarify for those who don't know me in real life -- with maybe a handful of exceptions, I can and will make you squeal like a piglet. I LIKE BRIE. GOT A PROBLEM WITH THAT?!

Mmmmmmm, a master of Brazilian Briejitsu!

 

[rhino]

It's a little inconsistent, but generally good and sometimes VERY good. I prefer it to J. Ford's, by a mile. Like one poster said, call ahead, but I'd say to ask for the "mafia room" for a romantic dinner. It's all by itself, very private. They have a brie appetizer that's really good (or did last time I was there -- I moved out of the area about a year ago...) It's a good place for a romantic dinner.