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Rod's Steak House: Traveler Reviews

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#13 of 29 restaurants in Williams
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  • Cuisines: American, Barbecue, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Average price*: $ 20
  • Special features: Business, Child-friendly, Local cuisine

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“Rod's Steakhouse a place for fond memories and now, bad food.!”

Rod's Steak House

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2 of 5 stars
Orange County California
Jun 24, 2008

The first time I visited Rods was on my honeymoon as I traveled with my new wife, in late June by VW Bug on old Route 66 in 1970. The motel next door was small and seedy but quaint to two youngsters in love. Back then it was supposed to be home/ranch raised beef and both my wife and I remember it fondly for the great steaks, mine “Charred Rare”, hers “Well Done?” [Yuck]

Since then, maybe fifteen years later we tried to relive the experience and found it to be severely wanting but not awful. Just not good. Apparent change of ownership.

The third time, more recently it was a nightmare. Maybe because the interstate bypassed Williams to the North but the experience made it clear that I won't be taking the Williams off ramp to grab a bite to eat at Rods anymore.

We still cherish the little creamer with the maroon cow on it the owner gave us on our first visit. We just won't be back to rekindle fond memories of those halcyon days of yore.

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“Rod's Sucked”

Rod's Steak House

May 13, 2008

We were told by a friend, it was the best place he every ate. What a mistake this place was. We all ordered Prime Rib. Worst Prime Rib of our life. Order Medium Rare and came Rare!!!!!. Waitress never came back to see if everything was okay and never checked to see if we wanted more cocktails. Very overpriced for the nasty food they give you. Potato was cold, could not even melt the butter.

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“give it a miss”

Rod's Steak House

May 7, 2008

Stayed in Williams and was dissapointed one night, finding a place to eat wasnt so easy but Rods is a well known establishment.. well known for what i may ask after eating here.
Was a party of 10 adults and out of 10 only 1 was said to be totally satisfactory although 3 or 4 of the steaks was ok Ribs no they were cold and missing out on the meat 1/2 Chicken fried to a crips or cinder think the later. The fries were fried like an hour or two ago cold and like a brittle crisp. Drinks order messed up too this wasnt going to be a good night Shame but time to time it happens.
But what was to follow was damn right dispicable. After commenting on how the meal was presented i think we were first offered from a $300 +$50 gratuity bill a $18 discount. After saying it was thought that that wasnt enough the bill was looked into again so again discounted this time was was told ok $240 in total that was duley paid, but upon going towards the exit we were chased by the femael owner who was rather rude and more so aggressive in attitude asking for the $50 tip. This was totally refused as agreed a bill of $240 and the gratuity should be for a gratifying service and meal, and this was neither not by a long way.
After returning to our hotel talking to a couple of locals we were told yes was a very good restaurant but now no they cut corners and are known for bad service and meals.
Give this a wide berth is my advice.

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“A very nice steakhouse...”

Rod's Steak House

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4 of 5 stars
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Apr 8, 2008
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A very nice steakhouse in a quiet (in April anyway) town.

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“really bad steaks”

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1 of 5 stars
Laguna Beach
Apr 5, 2008

I read the reviews and decided to go to Rod's for dinner. What an utter disappointment!. I ordered the filet and it was tough and stringy. I seriously doubt that it was a filet because it was so tough and full of fat. My wife ordered the charred steak and it was tough and a poor quality of meat. Neither of us finished out meals. They asked what was wrong and I told the server that my steak was horrible and to take it away. He did offer to replace it but after two bad cuts of meat we were over it and we declined. I cannot recommend this restaurant, sorry.

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Rod's Steak House Address

301 E Route 66, Williams, AZ 86046
Tel: 520 635 2671 Fax: 928 635 9557
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