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Alpine Steak House & Karl


3.0 of 5 stars 16 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Delicatessen, Steakhouse

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1 of 5 stars
vipdot   8 contributions
Florida
Dec 12, 2009

What a horrible experience. We went in to order their filet for take out. We were ill almost immediately after finishing our dinner at home. We will never go back again. What I do not understand is why people give it good reviews. Sarasota is a weird town for food. If you ever go never use "the best of any... more

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1 of 5 stars
geauxgirl504   1 contribution
New Orleans, LA
Nov 17, 2009

I am a New Orleanian and I was appalled at how these people attempt New Orleans and Cajun cuisine (I use that term loosely). First off Turduckens (in Louisiana) are never precooked breasts of chicken and duck, they NEVER use something so terrible as spinach and roasted red peppers to stuff them either, and the Oysters Rockefeller is another poor... more

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5 of 5 stars
Riverdale   18 contributions
Sarasota, Florida
Oct 13, 2009

Granted the atmosphere isn't Keys classy and granted it may not at times do the business it ought to do, but if you want fine, healthy, safe meats prepared by real experts, this is the place. Consider the problems with foreign, uninspected or reground hamburger that have caused so many deaths and countless illnesses in recent years from e.coli bacteria.... more

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3 of 5 stars
ICCLConferences   18 contributions
Colorado
Oct 5, 2009

We chose this restaurant for the fact that we saw it on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" and wanted to try the infamous "Turducken". I called and made a reservation for a 6pm dinner. They didn't even take my name, just the party size and time. Needless to say, when we showed up, I know why. There were only... more

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3 of 5 stars
Restless-Lithuanian   5 contributions
Venice, FL
Oct 4, 2009

I saw the piece on Alpine Steak House on the Food Channel. For my birthday a party of ten went to the steakhouse. When you walk in you see the meat counter with some really good looking cuts of beef as well as all the other stuff you would expect. Atmosphere is more shop than restaurant. I ordered the porterhouse... more

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4 of 5 stars
queenjane59   2 contributions
Sarasota, Florida
Jun 23, 2009

I've eaten at Alpine Steak House numerous times as well as buying steaks there for special occasions. I would buy all my meat there because the quality is great (although no grass fed yet...) but I live too far away. This place offers great value and terrific food, especially the reuben sandwich, which, because of the GREAT corned beef they... more

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4 of 5 stars
Stevied888   544 contributions
Brandon, Florida
May 18, 2009

I tried this location after it was listed on tv. The turducken was too huge for me. The take out service was odd with a wait before I got to place an order at lunch time - not a lot of customers. There is eat in,. take out and a deli which had wonderful corned beef and a selection of... more

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2 of 5 stars
ladybugdi001   6 contributions
Florida
Mar 12, 2009

Being an 'Alpine' 'Steakhouse' one would figure eating European food would be a good idea to try here---well NO WAY! The quality was poor. The prices too high. Really 2 German sausages and some kraut for $16???? The only person who ordered a steak at our table was the only one who got what she paid for....won't ever eat here... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jan 30, 2009

Great food, the place looked a little shady, but I've been wanting to try the place.Once i entered the restaurant, it's exactly as i expected, a diner style atmosphere. price is reasonable for the food that was served, I did not try the turducken, but had a piece of steak, it is a steakhouse after all! we also shared a... more

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1 of 5 stars
foodone   14 contributions
Sarasota FL
Jul 12, 2008

These folks try to appear like they are some European great eatery, while they have no clue what even a Wiener Schnitzel looks like much less how t6o prepare one. Then their prices are so elevated, it is a miracle that they are still in business. more

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Alpine Steak House & Karl Address

4520 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231-3456
Tel: (941) 922-3797
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.
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