Georgia ‘Classic Steak’ Restaurant Among Best in the Country

There's nothing like going to a really great steakhouse. One Georgia steakhouse has been named one of the best in the country for steak by food experts, which is very exciting stuff. The state has a lot of fantastic steakhouses, so it's nice to see it being recognized for its meat-happy places. This steakhouse stood above the rest for a variety of reasons, but that certainly doesn't dimmish the greatness of other local steakhouses.

The food experts at Taste of Home have put together at tally of the best steakhouses in America. Taste of Home is known for their recipes, which are sent in from people all over the country and world, but they also look at restaurants. "There's nothing more satisfying than a grilling juicy steak—except when that cut is expertly prepared by one of the chefs at the best steakhouse in your state," they note. As for their editorial process, Taste of Home states, "We know how to hunt down the latest trends, spotlight people who are making a difference and evaluate products and services that we know our readers will love" and are "always looking for great recipes to delight our family and friends and genius cooking tips that help us get the job done."

Where did the concept of the steakhouse begin? According to Christner's Prime Steak & Lobster, "The steakhouse began as the chophouse in the U.K. Chophouses started to appear in London in the 1690s as restaurants where individual portions of meat, or chops, were served to patrons. Originally, these chophouses catered only to men and their purpose was to serve a meal that was hot and quick to local workers." While steakhouses originated in London, according to Christner's, they are obviously popular in the States today.

So, which Georgia steakhouse topped the tally? It's Kevin Rathbun Steak located at 154 Krog St NE STE 200 in Atlanta. As Taste of Home describes, "Kevin and Melissa Rathbun took an old cotton warehouse and turned it into one of the top steakhouses in the country." They add, "You'll find all the classic steak preparations at this Atlanta restaurant, along with a few more eclectic menu items, like ahi tuna poke and a chilled seafood tower." On the Kevin Rathbun Steak website, they explain, "Since its opening Kevin Rathbun Steak and has been widely recognized as one of the top steakhouses Atlanta, with devoted fans from all walks of life regularly clamoring for a table and a taste of the good stuff."