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House of Como - Steakhouse in Evansville, Indiana

House of Como

4.5 (417 reviews)

2700 S Kentucky Ave, Evansville, IN 47714

Steak house
Bar
Middle Eastern restaurant
Restaurant

About House of Como - steak house in Evansville, Indiana

Standby (since 1969) offering Lebanese fare, plus Italian dishes, steak & seafood in kitschy digs.

Customer Review Summary

House of Como is highly praised for its unique decor and festive atmosphere, likened to Christmas year-round. Service is consistently described as friendly and attentive, enhancing the overall dining experience. Many reviewers enjoyed the steak offerings, with some highlighting the large filets and pork chops as particularly good. However, there are mixed reviews regarding the steak quality; while some found it flavorful and well-prepared, others reported disappointment with dryness and flavor. The restaurant is noted to be cash-only, which is an important consideration for visitors. Reservations are recommended, especially on busy nights. Overall, it is considered a memorable dining destination worth trying, despite some inconsistency in food quality.

Key Features

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Curbside pickup
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • 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
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Cash-only
  • Checks

Children

  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
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13
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15
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20
Based on 417 reviews

Amanda Thomas

9 months ago

There’s no place like House of Como! First off, the bartender was amazing! So friendly and kind. I was dining alone at the bar, and his service was impeccable! I ordered the hummus, salad, a steak and potato and everything was delish! Their decor adds to the experience of it all-Christmas year-round. Definitely don’t skip this when you’re in Evansville. This is a restaurant you’ll never forget!

Bob 812

1 year ago

Took some coworkers here, first time visiting for all of us! Ordered the Kibi Nea appetizer and it was certainly a unique experience for us. Each of us ordered the large filet. Everyone's filet was cooked as requested, including one person who ordered theirs rare. Definitely recommend reservations if you want to experience this place.

Andrea wilhelm

I had heard such good things about this restaurant and was very excited to try it. I was told by a couple people it was the best steak they'd ever had. I ordered the bacon wrapped filet, medium rare, and I was very disappointed. The steak was overly chargrilled, didn't have much flavor, and was one of the driest steaks I've ever had (probably didn't help that it was served over a piece of bread). My friend ordered the strip and it was a lot more juicy, but still lacked a lot of flavor. The old fashioned was served with muddled maraschino cherries, which says enough. The salad was the best thing we got. Was absolutely not worth the $230 we spent. I'm going to give it another chance and go back to try the lamb. I'm hoping it was just a one off night in the kitchen and next time will be better. However, the service was amazing and the restaurant was very homey.

Tyler Dixon

1 year ago

Stopped here to celebrate a birthday. I'm glad we did. This is an interesting and unique part of Evansville and is worth a try. It's always Christmas inside- ask your waitstaff... The building's exterior looks like it's from another era, and has been hit with a recent storm. The inside is unique and worth exploring. The staff for our visit was attentive, made great suggestions and enhanced the overall experience- thank you. I tried an old fashioned from the bar while I waited for our party to arrive and was pleased. For dinner we ordered the T-bone, NY strip, pork chops and shrimp. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Steaks are hefty. The pork chops are enormous and the best deal on the menu. In my opinion the chops were better than the steaks, which is rare for me to say. The steaks were good, the crust on them was heavily seasoned. I'll probably ask for a lighter steak crust next time. Still, this was a well above average steak of well above average size and good quality. The steak was good enough that my wife enjoyed her MEDIUM OR MEDIUM RARE STEAK. which is not normal for her. She needs it to be torched in most situations. Really happy the staff maintained the integrity of the meat for her. Anyone asking for a well done steak here needs to reevaluate their priorities. This is not the place for a piece of beef leather. Prices are elevated, but again, you won't find another steak or pork chop quite the same here in E'ville. The salad and Arabian bread were interesting and enjoyable. A bit salty, especially for flatbread. We didn't try dessert this time but seeing other reviews, and also watching how many filets came out of the kitchen while I was there has helped me to know what I'll be trying next time. Cash or check only.

Jonathan Wolfe

1 year ago

Located off of Exit 0, it would appear the world forgot about this whole area. A car auction, abandoned commercial buildings and just a dark vibe. Park at House of Como and it looks like the place may be shut down. They are only open 5-8, so the other 21 hours it appears abandoned. However it is not, and it has some of the best steak you'll ever have. I got an 8 ounce filet and it was lightly seasoned and melted in my mouth. FYI, market price is $55 currently. I wanted to do the 2-3 pound T Bone, maybe next time. Staff was super friendly to an outsider. They are cash only, so come loaded!

Liz Garza-Cotton

Had one of the best filet mignon in a long time! Their Arabian salad was a first for me, and boy, oh boy, was it amazing! There were 5 of us, and are thankful they were able to accommodate us all, wheelchair and all. Thank you!

Lyle Gamble

1 year ago

So, I pass by this place all the time & unsure if it was still in business. A coworker confirmed that it is still is . Friday night seems to be the best time. Get in early because it fills quickly. CASH ONLY. No plastics. I ordered a 80$- 3 pound porterhouse and green beans. It took forever to cook ,but well worth the wait; well seasoned & cooked to my standards. The seasoning although chard , it wasnt burnt No salt N pepper needed. The Midwest area has a best kept secret of CountryBobs steak sauce, simplicity in flavor as its best. The atmosphere was in festive holiday spirit although Santa Claus looks like he's missing a few meals . Lol. Overall, I will return for other selections on the menu.

L

Really enjoyed this place. Excellent strip and chops! The shrimp cocktail was definitely good, even better for the price. This place is CASH only.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 5–8 PM
Monday Closed
Saturday 5–8 PM
Sunday Closed
Thursday 5–8 PM
Tuesday 5–8 PM
Wednesday 5–8 PM

Price Range

$50–100