16018 Hamilton Pool Rd.
263-9875
Pepper grinder rating: 0.
Dwight’s comments:
This isn’t a bad steak place, and the prices are reasonable. I like the atmosphere much better than the Outback’s: it feels very…European hunting lodge. (Whatever you do, don’t talk about the war.)
The service was okay as well. On the other hand, this is pretty far out to drive from where we live, and I can’t justify doing it on a regular basis for the quality of food they serve.
Alpinhof is a good mid-range dining choice, and someplace I’d take family members (or other people) that I wanted to impress with a scenic drive. It’d also make a nice couples spot.
As far as the food goes, however, I didn’t feel it had much to recommend it over Outback: and for high-end steak, Ruth’s Chris remains our gold standard.
Additional comments from Ann Anonymous Diner:
I liked the food, and most of the decor was fine, but the concrete walls made me feel like I was eating in Hitler’s bunker. (“No shortage of cream in the bunker!”)