Silas' Steakhouse, St Petersburg, Florida - Great Place to Get a Steak

Stop me if this story sounds familiar. You are on vacation, you just checked into the hotel and you are ready for some good eats. You want to save your seafood cravings for later on as you sit at the Tiki Bar where you hope to shuck clams as your tropical drink slowly melts as you watch the sunset over the ocean. A steak sounds great. But where can you get a steak in this town? Do you resort to a big chain steakhouse at the risk of missing the best steak of your life at a local eatery? This was the problem I was experiencing in St. Petersburg Florida.

On the way to the hotel I passed a place called Silas' Steakhouse on Gulf Boulevard. A steakhouse near the hotel? Sounds great to me. But how do I know that ol' Silas can grill up a New York Strip? Am I better off driving further down the road to the nearest Outback or Durango? I went on a quest. I asked the hotel staff, any local I encountered, bartenders, fellow guests and anyone I thought who might know the quality of Silas' Steakhouse. I decided I had to take the plunge, and no, I didn't get married by a guy dressed as Elvis. I walked the short distance from the Beachcomber Resort to Silas' Steakhouse. The only review I had been given indicated questionable customer service with decent food.

Upon arriving at the table, you are greeted with a simple bi-fold newspaper that provides background on the namesake of the restaurant as well as the simple menu. Offering steak and seafood, the selection is simple yet still comprehensive. I ordered the New York Strip Steak which was grilled to perfection while sampling the coconut shrimp which were also fabulous. The soup of the day was a Red Pepper Bisque, a unique soup that took my taste buds for a ride without overwhelming me with heat.

As for the service, the wait staff was polite and professional and served the table with a smile. The food was served promptly and prepared correctly and with the dining area's view of the bay, I wasn't locked away in a cave to eat my steak only to be assaulted by the sunlight when I left. Just as the menu promises, you can expect a surprise with your meal. Without ruining the surprise, I can assure you that it doesn't involve the check but you'll like it just the same.