Thread: 500+ degree plates at steak houses

Why?

Keep the food hot, shouldn't be 500 though.

Originally Posted by stevefromtheham

Keep the food hot, shouldn't be 500 though.

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse?

That is their thing, they are known for it. I have never been there, but a few guys from work. They say it is a sight to see.

Originally Posted by focusedontheprize

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse?

That is their thing, they are known for it. I have never been there, but a few guys from work. They say it is a sight to see.

From working in restaurants and kitchens for years my fingers don't have a lot of feeling in them, and every time they come to the table with a plate and say be careful it is hot I touch it on purpose, just to mess with the server. We would normally put plates in plate warmers and they would be set on 250 degrees maybe 350 if they were coming out wet and we were busy. Some smaller restuarants they put the plates in the salamander (cheese melter) on the bottom and as items are placed in there it heats up to 400 or so but runs steady to 300 or so. BUT ceramic as we know is a good conductor so it feels hotter than it is I am sure.

I have never worked for Ruth's so I am not aware of their specs and I haven't worked in a restaurant in over 10 years so it could be a lot different now buttttttt not much changes in that biz...I talk to some of my buddies from time to time and it is same sh%$ different day .

To over cook your meat?

Mastro's Steakhouse is the same way

Originally Posted by Deviant

Mastro's Steakhouse is the same way

Eating there last week is what made me ask.

Originally Posted by Deviant

Mastro's Steakhouse is the same way

They actually sear the steaks and and then put them on the hot plates in an oven and then bring them directly to you that way. Thats why they are hot.

the whole plate is not hot..only the outside ring...and the reason for that is for you to cook the meat a bit more if you find undercooked compared to your likings.

That seems like a horrible idea. Steak attrocity... in case if it's not to your likings... we'll keep burning it in front of you. Gross. Ruth Chris' steakhouse suxs but we determined this a while ago.