Naifeh's Steak House

Naifeh's Steak House was spinetical (totally awesome and amazing). The dim lighting made the atmosphere seem a bit gloomy. However, with a lighting upgrade, combined with the already awesome food and amazing service would most definitely create an extremely spinetical restaurant.

Family owned and operated done right. Location was perfect. Ambiance down to overhearing conversations fit perfectly. I was “in” their kitchen, sat at their dinner table, and the checkout counter was their sitting room.

First i traveled in from New Mexico. When plotting my route and stops this place jumped out at me. I ran the miles on the clock to arrive 4 mins before lunch ended. When i walked in they informed me they actually closed 26 minutes prior, the time on Apple Maps is incorrect. The next thing is what makes them who they are. The gentleman informed the kitchen that i had walked in. Inquired if the grill was still hot. With that coming back as a yes i was seated, 30 mins after close. I quickly placed an order for a ribeye and grilled zucchini. My order included a soup and salad bar, which i didn’t expect but had been eyeballing. Simple yet perfect, with the quality making it clear it was purposely selected.

The ribeye was so simple I wondered why i couldn’t produce the same at home. One bite in and i had to take a second look at it. It was charred, flavored, well portioned. It was melting in my mouth as a great steak should. I was honestly taken back that it really had come from the kitchen. The fact i could have been turned away and wasn’t, sunk in. I almost missed this great experience.

Big chunks of meat on the kabob - no veggies. Onion rings were ok (prob frozen vs hand dipped or battered). Salad was good! Friendly staff.

We stop here sometimes when we're passing through. They FINALLY took out the old carpet! The place looks better! I have always enjoyed their salad and soup bar. I have seen some reviews saying the soup bowls and salad plates are too small. I do not agree. I think they are just right if your meal comes with it. If the salad bar is all you order, you get 2 trips, so no biggie. Their chicken breast and grilled zucchini are delicious. Service is almost always perfect. Hank loves the steak.

Steaks where a little over cooked, but not sending it back after how long it took to come out. Where where one of the first one in house and one of the last to receive food. Service was okay but could of been steeped up a notch. Everyone is nice and a little out dated decor. All in all not a bad place to stop at.