Chuck's Steak House
2199 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
About Chuck's Steak House - steak house in Hartford, Connecticut
Longtime outpost of a local chain for choice steaks & seafood dishes served in a relaxed locale.
Customer Review Summary
Chuck's Steak House is highly praised for its delicious food, particularly the perfectly cooked, flavorful steaks and impressive Irish nachos. The atmosphere is inviting, though some diners suggested live music would enhance the experience. While service is generally good, there have been occasional issues, particularly during busy times, with some reports of subpar service from bartenders. Many long-time fans express gratitude for the restaurant's consistent quality and well-managed operation, emphasizing the impressive salad bar and garlic butter. However, there are mixed reviews as one diner reported a disappointing experience with undercooked steaks and poor salad dressing. Overall, most reviews reflect a positive dining experience with excellent food and a desire to return.
Key Features
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Salad bar
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Demisoft
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Chuck's Steak House, and I must say the food was absolutely amazing. The steaks were perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor. The staff was incredibly accommodating, making sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The atmosphere was inviting, but I couldn't help but think how much better it would have been with some live music. It would really elevate the experience and add to the already great vibe. Overall, a fantastic dining experience – I just hope they consider adding live music in the future!
Matthew Lago
I was driving down the Silas Deane looking for a restaurant id never been to for a light meal & a nice drink. I saw Chucks, stopped to check the menu online & THAT'S WHEN I SAW THEM! The Irish nachos... I knew instantly where I was going to eat because the description sounded amazing. I stopped only to send a screenshot of the menu's description of these hallowed Irish nachos to a close potato loving sympatico. My expectations were high, I ordered a house margarita as I perused the menu momentarily knowing exactly what I would order anyway. The margarita was absolutely fantastic. A good amount of tequila, maybe a bit much for my taste but I never complain about a splash more booze lol. The ambiance was very relaxed with low lighting & a lot of wood trim. It's really a beautiful restaurant. My bartender happened to be getting ready to leave for the night so honestly, the service wasn't exceptional. The other bartender didn't seem very happy to take on my order either. They're lucky I worked in food service so I still tipped well. My Irish nachos arrived pretty quickly though. What a sight! I noticed first the thick cut kettle cooked potato chips. Some the length of a dollar bill, smothered in all the right nacho fixings. Cherry peppers, bacon, red onions, tomato & served with a sour cream side. They don't overpile the toppings which allows the chips to maintain a crunchy platform to retain the toppings as they're meant to be piled. I was really impressed with this dish, I'm sure it shows in this post. I was dining alone & I noticed the other diners food looked excellent & they seemed to thoroughly enjoy their food as well. Next time I'll get a table with a friend & I'm sure the service will be top notch. I don't mean to trash talk the service I got, I think I just happened to sit at the wrong end of the bar at the wrong time
ed sagnella
We were Chucks Steakhouse fans for almost 50 years, my wife and I. We can't believe we didn't know about the Rocky Hill CT location. Food was really good, add to that the service was spot on. Prices are just right. We will return. I even went far as much to ask for the manger, "Bridget"on the way out to thank her, firsthand because when I see a well run restaurant I always make sure to bring it to the attention of the manager because service starts there! Thanks so much for preserving a well known establishment like Chucks Steakhouse!
Kathryn Hnat
The steaks were cooked perfectly. The staff are phenomenal and they work as a group which includes tip sharing, which is great to see. The bread and the salad bar is amazing. I do wish they had a New England clam chowder on their menu. The salad bar was fully stocked and had everything you expect. They even had a Caesar salad station with all the ingredients right next to each other, so it was easy to put together. Their garlic butter is awesome. I highly suggest trying it. It’s just the right blend of garlic to butter and herbs.
Jim C
3/4/23 My first time dining at Chuck's Steak House and I must say I'm very impressed. The occasion was a belated Christmas family get together because I missed it due to a case of Covid in late December-early January. Reservations were made about six weeks prior and a good thing at that! This place was MOBBED at 5:00 PM on this Early March Saturday. Service was exemplary from start to finish despite being so crazy busy. The steaks we ordered were all very tender, and cooked exactly as ordered. My prime rib was extremely flavorful and tender though a bit fatty, even as prime rib usually is. The all you could eat salad bar was an up-charge, but well worth it. Everything was fresh, and crisp, with macaroni salads available. Cocktails were well poured, and desserts were fresh and portioned nicely. Chuck's will be our go to in town now that Dakota Steak House is no longer.
Dave Burdick
I've been going with my family for years now probably once a month. The last 2 times were terrible. The salad dressing is watered down and tasteless. The steaks came out way under cooked and had a funk taste to them more so when they brought them back out after heating them more. Tonight's went back a 3rd time. We all ate a baked potato. The manager offered free dessert. What an insult. We spent $40 each for an inedible steak and you think a piece of carrot cake will make up for it. WOW WHAT A LET DOWN.
Alan Burggren
I loved the salad bar. so did our kid. steak, baked potato, and bread were great too. 196 Dave was great.
Stacy Peacher
Food was on point and arrived fast. Service was great. I don't know why there are so many mediocre reviews because this place is amazing. Was our first time here and we'll definitely return!!!!
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