Vic Stewart's Famous-Steaks

Company Information: Made in Walnut Creek's historic 1891 train depot, this place offers more than just a history lesson. From the delicious steaks, seafood, chicken, and pasta, Vic Stewart's offers you a dining experience with a difference. You have the choice to feast in one of the cozy compartments of an antique Pullman train car. Enjoy some of the 20 different varieties of micro-brewed beers, choose from their extensive wine list or just sprawl around in the Tahoe room, the Grill room or the Board room ... all noted for the comfortable lodge-like ambience.

Hours of Operation: M-F 5:30pm, Sa-Su 5pm

Categories: Steak Houses, Seafood Restaurants, Banquet Rooms, Restaurants

1. 
   User Rating: 2 out of 5 stars

   by BAD MEAT

   05/14/2008

   Myself and two friends went to celebrate a birthday at Vic's. We went because we heard about a $5.00 martini. That part was true. It was a Wednesday night, slow, we were greeted by a bald guy, he was very matter of fact- you'd think he'd be gracious. We were seated in the fireplace room and had a great server, lady with glasses. The kitchen was slow and my steak overcooked. You'd think a steakhouse would know how to cook. Maybe if the chef wasn't in the bar, he'd know what was coming out of the kitchen. I was surprised to see that our check did not reflect a complaint. Overall, the experience was luke warm. No wonder it was so empty. I think the bald guy was the manager, never saw him in the dining room.

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   D Rod, MTZ - 07/22/08
   Hello, I have gone to Vic's several times since 2003, the steaks and service has always been top notch. As it goes for Walnut Creek, Vic's runs a close 2nd to Fleming's. Ruth's Chris is not even in the conversation. My job has alowed me to eat at Morton's, Ruth's, Vic's, LongHorn, Broadway Joes, DK's, Brett Farve's (to name some) and in my book, Morton's and Flemings are 1 and 2 (it depends on your perefernce) and Vic's is right behind them. I do not agree with the first review of Vic's. Be nice and enjoy yourself and you will have an excellent time. D Rodriguez.

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2. 
   User Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

   by Love steaks

   03/11/2008

   What a great find! Reserve a room in the early 1900's train car attached to the restaurant and you will have your own little original room encased in Mahogany with a sliding and closed door. You will feel like you are on an exotic train 100 years ago. The food and drink were fabulous. We have been there 3 times and rate it as our best experience for both food and environment.
   I really enjoy their rib eye steak (bone in). It has always been nothing less than perfect.
   Just remember that it is not cheap. We only go there for special occasions like our wedding anniversary coming up this Saturday...

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3. 
   User Rating: 1 out of 5 stars

   by good service wanted

   11/28/2007

   what a bust, the appetizers where really good the steak was way over cooked when asked how it was I told the waiter that it was over cooked he simply replied sorry and never brought it up again, the service was so bad that I will never eat there again I believe in a certain level of service and apparently they feel that they have enough loyal customers that they don't need to provide it so I guess I can just go to Ihop and get better service.

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