Inside the Cowford Chophouse

[MusicMan]

I went last night with friends who flew in from out of town for the Seahawks-Jags game. Everyone had a great time, The food was very good, the interior space is spectacular, the service was excellent.

I recommend!!

[Wacca Pilatka]

If no one else has mentioned it upthread, the baked Alaska at Cowford is beyond outstanding.

[jaxrox]

As a serious seafood lover (like the turf but go gaga for good surf, even better if both together ) appreciate all the heads up..I have been keeping an eye on this thread.. quietly for awhile lol.. it's only new years but I been thinking about possibilities for Valentine's day already
Happy New Year, Metro Jacksonville denizens!!!
Sending you all love, and loving my city!!!

[Non-RedNeck Westsider]

So Cowford still can't cook a Pittsburgh request correctly. WTF?

The last few times we have gone, I have gotten other cuts where I don't order Pittsburgh. But last night, I wanted a strip. The place was almost empty (From our vantage point upstairs, the bottom floor was literally empty for about 2 hours) so with the kitchen so slow, c'mon...you can do it. Nope. 0-2.

Cowford, I so desperately want to love you but I can't. They have been added to a semi-regular rotation but there is always something that is not up to the price point. Ruth's is always spot on so even though it is a chain, it remains our "got to" steakhouse. We used to vary it with an occasional Capital Grille or III Forks but Cowford has replaced those so I am grateful for that( I now have zero reason to go to that area of town.) However, Cowford still needs to step it up.

Speaking of Ruth's, the Ponte Vedra location is starting a million dollar reno and allegedly, the South Bank is next. Please let that be true.

I can confirm that the PV location was being actively bid, but I can't confirm that it's gone any further than that.

[KenFSU]

So Cowford still can't cook a Pittsburgh request correctly. WTF?

The last few times we have gone, I have gotten other cuts where I don't order Pittsburgh. But last night, I wanted a strip. The place was almost empty (From our vantage point upstairs, the bottom floor was literally empty for about 2 hours) so with the kitchen so slow, c'mon...you can do it. Nope. 0-2.

Cowford, I so desperately want to love you but I can't. They have been added to a semi-regular rotation but there is always something that is not up to the price point. Ruth's is always spot on so even though it is a chain, it remains our "got to" steakhouse. We used to vary it with an occasional Capital Grille or III Forks but Cowford has replaced those so I am grateful for that( I now have zero reason to go to that area of town.) However, Cowford still needs to step it up.

Speaking of Ruth's, the Ponte Vedra location is starting a million dollar reno and allegedly, the South Bank is next. Please let that be true.

I can confirm that the PV location was being actively bid, but I can't confirm that it's gone any further than that.

^Work starts in three days at the Ponte Vedra location.

https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2018/08/03/ruths-chris-at-ponte-vedra-to-begin-1-3-million.html

[remc86007]

How, with the money they put into renovating that building, have they not been able to hire the right people to make it at least a comparable experience to Ruth's? Why not just poach the Ruth's people? Even if they have non-compete clauses, why not agree to pay the legal fees associated with fighting them if Ruth's even bothered to sue.

I know it isn't easy to put together a topnotch restaurant, but it isn't rocket science either.

[Bill Hoff]

How, with the money they put into renovating that building, have they not been able to hire the right people to make it at least a comparable experience to Ruth's? Why not just poach the Ruth's people? Even if they have non-compete clauses, why not agree to pay the legal fees associated with fighting them if Ruth's even bothered to sue.

I know it isn't easy to put together a topnotch restaurant, but it isn't rocket science either.

Internet comments being overly negative and critical?

That's unheard of.

[MusicMan]

What was wrong with the steak?

[Tacachale]

When SMM is at a reastaurant, the waiter comes around and asks, is anthing all right?

[acme54321]

When SMM is at a reastaurant, the waiter comes around and asks, is anthing all right?

Yet he is love with the most over rated doughnuts in town... 

[BridgeTroll]

There ARE better cuts...

[Jagsdrew]

Not loud enough!!! Also, why go to Cowford when you have Seafood Shack right in our backyard in San Marco!

[Jagsdrew]

LOL, whatever it's called.  Maybe Seafood S***s?

Also, do you know if Cline's Butcher Shop is open? Wouldn't mind checking out the place and grabbing a few steaks there.  Looks like the lights are in inside driving by the other day.

[MusicMan]

Bought some filet mignon and New York strip from them tonight and grilled them. We were impressed. It's corn fed Nebraska and Colorado beef. I thought it was excellent.

[acme54321]

However, I cannot say the same for the "suburban couple" with us recently.

They get them every time, I don't know what it is.  I took my buddy to 5 Points a while back and we are sitting outside at Black Sheep (I think) and I see one of the regulars hustling our way.  I specifically tell him when this person gets here you don't have any cash.  Sure as shit he had his wallet out before the person even moved their lips.  WTF?