By Priya Hutner ·
The tangy and sweet Shrimp Cocktail ·
The Old Range has been serving Midwestern fare that entices the most committed of carnivores for 19 years.
“We are a vintage steakhouse,” the owner, George Booras explains.
I had dinner with Eric Petlock to catch up on his recent heli-skiing adventure and needed a steak lover to join me on this dining experience.
For me, the bread a restaurant serves is indicative of how good the food will be. The Squaw Bread they brought to the table was outrageously good. We began our meal with a house favorite, the Shrimp Cocktail. It was tossed in the signature cocktail sauce, which was tangy and sweet with just the right amount of horseradish. It was a delicious.
The Hearts of Palm Salad ·
Next, we tried the Hearts of Palm Salad with tender butter lettuce served with a creamy champagne raspberry vinaigrette. The salad was light and refreshing, and if you are a fan of hearts of palm as I am, you can’t go wrong with this salad.
The Rib Eye, Salmon and Crab Legs delighted ·
George arrived at the table with Alaskan King Crab Legs for us to sample. They were succulent and fabulous in every way. A melt-in-your-mouth excellence.
Brynn Booras, our server for the evening, recommended the Salmon and Rib Eye Steak for our main course.
Grilled Salmon with garlic mashed potatoes ·
The entrees were served with the best garlic mashed potatoes and seared Brussel Sprouts. The salmon was one of the best I’ve had in a long time, served with compound garlic butter shallots, capers and lemon. It was cooked to perfection and was tender and moist. The Iowa Rib Eye was char grilled and cooked to order, and Eric said it was fabulous. Tender and well aged, “This is the way a steak should be served,” he said.
The homemade Strawberry Cheesecake ·
Dinner ended with a piece of homemade Strawberry Cheesecake. It was creamy and delightful.
The food at the Old Range is excellent and the portions are generous. The restaurant hosts a full bar and wall of wines. The menu has plenty to chose from and includes vegetarian dishes, as well. Early Bird Specials run Sunday through Thursday before 6 p.m. and include a house salad and glass of wine. This is restaurant is definitely worth a visit.
The Old Range Steak House is located at 7081 North Lake Blvd in Tahoe Vista. For information and reservations, call (530) 553-4020 or visit steakhousetahoe.com.
Priya Hutner is a writer, health and wellness consultant, and natural foods chef. Her business, The Seasoned Sage, focuses on wellness, conscious eating and healthy living. She offers healthy organic meals for her clients. She may be reached at pria78@gmail.com or visit theseasonedsage.com. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for read more Tastes columns.
