tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post5094808162224313176..comments2024-03-26T00:33:41.321-07:00Comments on kevinEats: Mastro's Steakhouse (Costa Mesa, CA)kevinEatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-36794478157044503332010-12-30T00:38:27.700-08:002010-12-30T00:38:27.700-08:00Mastro's, Morton's, Ruth's Chris, Flem...Mastro's, Morton's, Ruth's Chris, Flemmings--sounds right to me, though CUT is truly a cut above in my opinion.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-557168453109721122010-12-29T22:43:53.113-08:002010-12-29T22:43:53.113-08:00As far as OC restaurants are concerned, Mastros is...As far as OC restaurants are concerned, Mastros is the top of the group. Better steak (18 oz bone-in filet), better bread selection (pretzel), better wine list (as far as I'm concerned), better appetizers (seafood tower), better side dishes (lobster mash), and better dessert (butter cake). Morton's is second, Ruth's Chris is third, and Flemmings is fourth. My humble opinoin. I've eaten at all a number of times and it just seems that Mastros is a cut above.... although reading everyone's interest in Cut in LA is making me want to take a drive north.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-85469433076433028202009-06-09T22:13:56.707-07:002009-06-09T22:13:56.707-07:00To tell the truth, I guessed based on the name, li...To tell the truth, I guessed based on the name, like with I Love Sushi, or anyone that I didn't recognize, but I was pleasantly surprised when I clicked on some of them, like with Capo or Studio!Josh Lindsaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-68668517839997507162009-06-08T18:23:45.554-07:002009-06-08T18:23:45.554-07:00Ah that makes some sense. But how did you determin...Ah that makes some sense. But how did you determine which restaurants were the "complete opposite" of the Michelin-starred ones?kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-85058224680237900552009-06-08T18:12:03.869-07:002009-06-08T18:12:03.869-07:00I viewed all of the michelin starred restaurants f...I viewed all of the michelin starred restaurants first, then the restaurants that were the complete opposite, and then I heard this was a good restaurant, so I wanted to leave something special for last, but I still keep up-to-date with your new posts!Josh Lindsaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-81524276475034197072009-05-29T17:16:08.847-07:002009-05-29T17:16:08.847-07:00Wow Josh, it's impressive that you've gone through...Wow Josh, it's impressive that you've gone through all the posts! I'm curious as to why you saved this one for last though.<br /><br />In any case, I'm glad that you've been going out and trying new places as a result. That's really what I hope people can get out of this blog.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-29221982297269730432009-05-29T13:59:55.982-07:002009-05-29T13:59:55.982-07:00Phew, this was the last post of yours I had not re...Phew, this was the last post of yours I had not read, and I must say that it was a pleasure reading through all of your posts. In fact, you are the reason that I ended up eating at Saam at the Bazaar, XIV, and Brodard, and look forward to trying many more based off of your recommendations! Thanks again for all of the work you have done for this audience of yours!Josh Lindsaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-5832782583283673702009-03-26T00:26:00.000-07:002009-03-26T00:26:00.000-07:00Dave, I could see how you could prefer Fleming's. ...Dave, I could see how you could prefer Fleming's. The difference between Mastro's and Fleming's/Morton's/Ruth's isn't that huge.<BR/><BR/>I'm surprised to hear that they even have live music, though it sounds like they'd be wise to just stick with a CD next time. I'm not a huge fan of having music in "serious" restaurants myself anyway.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-20545483163611747312009-03-25T10:59:00.000-07:002009-03-25T10:59:00.000-07:00Oh and something else that really bothered me. Ma...Oh and something else that really bothered me. Mastro's live music was horrendous. A real amateur trying to play jazz. I'm a professional jazz musician, and I've always wondered why fine establishments don't know the difference between good music and bad. They have people to advise them on wine, why not live music.Dave Goldberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015201766822799996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-45080368145774293232009-03-25T10:44:00.000-07:002009-03-25T10:44:00.000-07:00Interesting, I would put Flemings above Mastros. ...Interesting, I would put Flemings above Mastros. Just enjoyed the flavor of Flemings fillet a little better. Flemings side dishes are all excellent. I also like how they bring you your own little shaker to refil your martini with the extra that didn't make it in the glass the first time. But I agree Ruth's, Flemings, and Mastros are all in the same ball park. And Ruth's butter is great.Dave Goldberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015201766822799996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-51758911098255247662008-10-23T16:11:00.000-07:002008-10-23T16:11:00.000-07:00I'd definitely put CUT above Mastro's, but Mastro'...I'd definitely put CUT above Mastro's, but Mastro's above Fleming's, Ruth's, or Morton's. ;)kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-72139856390993443922008-10-23T16:06:00.000-07:002008-10-23T16:06:00.000-07:00Kevin,Just eating in the dark alone would be a tur...Kevin,<BR/>Just eating in the dark alone would be a turn off. <BR/>I love a wonderful steak, and very much enjoyed Fleming's recently, but will try Cut before I try here.Frequent Travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15348485045513754985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-46274540285962502022008-09-26T02:11:00.000-07:002008-09-26T02:11:00.000-07:00Think of the TV show The OC. ;)Think of the TV show <I>The OC</I>. ;)kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-3648627760893794172008-09-25T19:44:00.000-07:002008-09-25T19:44:00.000-07:00You keep mentioning a Newport crowd. What is that?...You keep mentioning a Newport crowd. What is that? <BR/><BR/>heheh I cheated I'm still on the Cs but after reading Cut I had to cheat and read on Mastro's ...I am now craving steak!!!Tubshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10781901133339437735noreply@blogger.com