Anthony & George's Steak House

Anthony & George's Steak House
7505 Staples Mill Road
Richmond, Virginia
(Check out their website)

I honestly did not expect a whole lot when I walked into Anthony and George's Steak House near the Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station outside of Richmond. It was a convenient location for someone just passing through and the sign outside said that they had lunches for under $5. The place looks like an old and perhaps somewhat worn down diner from the outside. But I was in for a real surprise because the food was great, fast, and cheap. This is one of the diners that you miss in the age of chain stores and trendy food. This is the sort of diner that you wish you had around the corner and could go to every day for their lunch specials and dinners. While I was there a bunch of regulars came through the doors and sat down. They were greeted by all the waitstaff and it really seemed like a nice place to hang out. Yes, the service was very nice and everyone was very friendly. Never judge a restaurant by how it looks outside.

They had a lot of lunch specials to choose from too. Being in a steak house, I tried to Delmonico. It was delicious. The beef was cooked perfectly and the cut had just the right amount of fat. The meal came with two sides. The broccoli was delicious and very well cooked. The beans were also good. I also have to say that the fried fish sandwich was wonderfully prepared. The fish was lightly battered and cooked very well. There are many ways to mess up a fish sandwich but these guys do not mess it up. It was probably one of the best fish sandwiches I've tasted.

And then there's the freezer full of desserts. Who serves pie and cake for under three bucks these days? These guys do and they have a rotating selection so there is no set dessert menu. I can testify that the carrot cake was very good though.

So, Anthony and George's Steak House, I apologize for underestimating you at the outset. You're great! I wish you were in my neighborhood. I will definitely stop there again if I'm back in that neck of the woods.