Kelsey's Steak House

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  We came by for dinner on a Saturday evening.  Basically, the food was good, but the overall dining wasn't up to par for a higher rated steakhouse.  We had a 20 oz T-bone, 20 oz ribeye, and sea bass.  The prices were reasonable and on a par with other moderately priced steak restaurants like a Pete Miller's in Evanston (equivalent steak quality) or an Outback Steakhouse (steaks not as good).  However we were stuck in a dim back room of this large rectangular shaped and compartmentalized  restaurant, and away from the main dining area near the entrance.  It felt like we were in someone's basement.  They use red plastic tablecloths and serve water in jars, and it gave a very casual feel to the place.   The wife particularly did not like the dining area, but all agreed the main entrees themselves were good.  I should note that the double-baked potatoes were mediocre though (coldish and cheese was hardened).
  
  They only take reservations for parties of 8 or more.  We had about a 20 minute wait at about 5:45pm.  I'm told their menu is slightly different from the Kelsey's in Portage and Valparaiso, and for some reason this place does not have a website like the other two locations.   Restaurant is located in a mainly residential area, so when you turn onto Mallard Lane from the south, you're in the right place and not lost like we thought we were for a few seconds.  
  
  The 3 stars is for the overall dining experience.   The steaks themselves and sea bass were good and I would rate at 4 star quality.

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  Posted on 02.28.09 Howard L.

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  Kelseys is a walk down the street from me and when we first moved here we tried them out based on some high praises from our neighbors. Unfortunately that first visit wasn't great and it took over two years to try them again.
  
  This time though they impressed us a lot to possibly bring us back for more. The prices are heavy but the taste was superb. I had the famous prime rib and I cannot think of any other place that I have had a tastier prime rib from. The service was decent and the atmosphere was pleasant. I'll definitely come again and I'll always believe in giving a place a second or third chance before passing anyplace off.

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  Posted on 11.01.08 Shawn C.

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  I'm a regular to Kelsey's and love their steak and lobster.  It's great food at great prices.  They also have really good appetizers and drinks and wonderful service!  
  
  We usually sit in the bar to watch the sports and have a more lively atmosphere, but the dining room area is good too, though you may have to wait, especially on a Friday or Saturday night.  
  
  For a while they went though a "just okay" spell, but that seems to be long gone.  It's one of the best casual dining places in the NW IN area.  You know you'll get good food when you go there.  
  
  They now also offer 1/2 of coupons in the val-paks.

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  Posted on 09.29.08 Jamie M.

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  Normally when I travel on business, I typically search out the best steak joints in the areas that I'm visiting. I typically go for the Filet. I know that many of my steak loving friends consider cuts of meat like Prime rib, or the New York cuz of "the marble-ized content of the cut", or the Porterhouse - "it's a Filet & New York in one". Yada! Yada!! Yada!!! Hands down the Filet is by far the best cut in my opinion.
  
  Now I've been to many places (some considered "the best") from San Francisco to Miami and in terms of price point you cannot get any better than the Filet at Kelsey's

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  Posted on 04.25.08 Mike G.

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  I have been here several times but, my last experience here wasn't quite up to it's usual standards....... My steak was a bit tough and overcooked.... and not medium rare as I requested.
  
  Normally, this unassuming place situated in a boring mall has the best steaks at well below half the price you would expect to pay at a high end steak house in the city.
  
  The ambiance is lacking.  The decor is safe and very 1980's... but it's the awesome steaks served in a very unpretentious atmosphere that draws the folks here.
  
  Based on my last experience here I can only give it 3 stars but, I will be back to see if it was an off night... so stay tuned!

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  Posted on 11.10.07 John Y.

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  Best of the best as far as steak goes.  A bit out of the way... okay, let's face it if you don't know it's there you'll never find it.  All the locals, however, know it's here and it's definitely worth checking out.  I go here a few times a year, usually for special occasions, sometimes, 'just because.'  The food and service are always excellent, but be ready to pay for it ;-)

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  Posted on 06.15.07 Vince G.

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