Steak Eating Challenge....?

My husband is turning forty this year, a milestone I passed several years before him and quite frankly, rather enjoyed, though he doesn’t seem as enthused.

Ever since we met, he has wanted to complete a steak-eating challenge. You know, Man Vs. Food style, finish this massive serving of meat that has felled many before you. I have long rolled my eyes at this request, but it seems it may be time to indulge him.

Google is unhelpful. Are there any steak-eating challenges in Chicago or the near suburbs (preferably north or west, but we can travel a bit for this)? No price range, really, this is a one and done activity.

I would bet that any steakhouse could accommodate a large steak request with a little advance notice.

But I recall seeing a double ribeye and porterhouse at Chicago cut which was pretty pricey. Don't recall how large it was though.

And guessing Milwaukee isn't an option but wards house of prime will cut you any size prime rib that you'd like.

https://www.wardshouseofprime.com/dinner-menu/

I should clarify: he wants it to be a specific challenge that he can win. Like something the restaurant lists specifically challenging people to finish.

*shrug*. Some people skydive, some people summit Everest. My husband wants to eat a lot of meat all at once and be called victorious.

Hi,

I found a website that documents food challenges at foodchallenges.com. I searched for Illinois, where I found a lot of massive burgers.

https://www.foodchallenges.com/challenges/m-supper-clubs-96oz-steak-dinner-challenge/

M Supper Club’s 96oz Steak Dinner Challenge
M Supper Club logo
Where:M Supper Club
Address:394 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone:815-526-3777
Website:http://www.msupperclub.com
Difficulty:
Type:Steak
Price:$180
Weight:6lbs/2.73kg
Time Limit:45 Minutes

Jenny’s Beef Eater London Broil Challenge (Mokena)
Where:Jenny's Steak House (Mokena)
Address:10160 W 191st Street, Mokena, IL 60448
Phone:708-479-6873
Website:http://www.jennyssteakhouse.com
Difficulty:
Type:Steak
Price:$70
Weight:4.5lbs/2kg
Time Limit:1 Hour
Description
– 32 ounces of london broil
– 2 dozen jumbo fried shrimp
– Soup, salad, and a double baked potato
– There is a 1 hour time limit

Prizes
– 50% off dinner for you and up to 6 guests for life
– Picture on Wall of Fame
– Note: Meal not free or discounted

Jenny’s Beef Eater Prime Rib Challenge (Mokena)
Where:Jenny's Steak House (Mokena)
Address:10160 W 191st Street, Mokena, IL 60448
Phone:708-479-6873
Website:http://www.jennyssteakhouse.com
Difficulty:
Type:Steak
Price:$70
Weight:5.5lbs/2.5kg
Time Limit:1 Hour
Description
– 64 ounces of slow roasted prime rib of beef
– It is served with soup, salad, and a double baked potato
– There is a 1 hour time limit

Prizes
– 50% off dinner for you and up to 6 guests for life
– Picture on Wall of Fame
– Note: Meal not free or discounted

Alexander’s Beefeater’s Club Challenge (Springfield)
Where:Alexander's Steakhouse (Springfield)
Address:620 Bruns Lane, Springfield, IL 62702
Phone:217-793-0440
Website:http://www.mercedesrestaurants.com/alexanders-steakhouse
Difficulty:
Type:Steak
Price:$50
Weight:4lbs/1.82kg
Time Limit:1 Hour
Description
– 48 Ounce ( 3 Pounds) Top Sirloin, a Salad, and a Baked Potato
– Served with a piece of Grilled Texas Toast
– 1 hour time limit

Prizes
– Picture on Wall of Fame
– Free T-shirt or $20 gift card
– Note: Meal not free or discounted

Prime Quarter’s Beefeater’s Club Challenge (Princeton)
Where:Prime Quarter Steak House (Princeton)
Address:250 Backbone Rd E, Princeton, IL 61356
Phone:815-872-3500
Website:http://www.primequarter.com
Difficulty:
Type:Steak
Price:$30
Weight:3.5lbs/1.6kg
Time Limit:75 Minutes
Description
– A 3lb prime rib served with a few sides
– 75 minute time limit
Prizes
– Free medallion redeemable for future prime rib dinner
– Note: Meal not free or discounted

I suggest searching for Indiana and Wisconsin, too.

Now that we found some challenges to consider, I look forward to what really happened.

Regards,
CAthy2

Here some reasonably close places.

https://www.foodchallenges.com/challeng ... sville-wi/

https://www.foodchallenges.com/challeng ... waukee-wi/

http://eatfeats.com/query.php?_table=contests&id=13611

The first two offer a plaque, but no freebies or discounts. The second place may offer the most enjoyable experience because you have time to enjoy the food, there is no time limit-you just can’t get up from the table.

Thanks, folks! I’ll follow up after the meat fest.

If a trip to Janesville is in your future and you don't mind grill-it-yourself, I can give a qualified recommendation for the Beefeater Challenge at the Prime Quarter.

For $29.95, you grill a 40 oz. USDA choice top sirloin and are eligible to participate in a contest. If you eat all your dinner in less than one hour and 15 minutes, including a trip to the salad bar, a baked potato and Texas toast, you become a member of our Beefeater's Club®.

You'll receive one of these nifty medallions commemorating your amazing feat. On your next visit just redeem your medallion for one regular Prime Quarter dinner ($22.95 value).

It's been 18 years since I witnessed my college roommate taking this challenge on handily at the now-defunct Madison Prime Quarter, but I distinctly remember thinking it seemed like a pretty good deal and not all that difficult as these things go. (Much easier than our patented "try-to-eat-$25-worth-of-Taco-Bell" challenge.)

Prime Quarter
Janesville, WI
1900 Humes Rd.
Hwy. 14 & Milton Ave.
(608) 752-1881

This is a road trip to Amarillo Texas, but the Big Texan has been doing this for 50+ years, and the usual "winners" are little tiny ladies, not truckers as you'd expect. It's free if you finish it, or $72 if you don't.

Here's the link: https://www.bigtexan.com/72oz-steak-rules/

Go for it!

Ok, Amarillo's a drive so here's some closer challenges: they're not steak, but maybe the practice will get you in shape for the real one.

This one is the only one I could find in town; at 3472 North Clark St, and you choose fillings for 3 sandwiches, and a half hour to eat all 3 of them:
http://luckysandwich.com/#challenge

Also there's meatballs in Missouri; pancakes in Hawaii; Pho in California; a big fat deli sandwich on a 27 inch roll, also in Cali; and a 50 ounce burger, and sides, free if finished in 30 minutes, location: North Carolina.

Start eating. Send pictures. Good Luck.

ndgbucktown wrote: (Much easier than our patented "try-to-eat-$25-worth-of-Taco-Bell" challenge.)

Hmmm, I'm reminded of the W.O.P.R. in the movie War Games:
"A strange game. The only winning move is not to play."

There's nothing wrong with your husband in my book. Back in my eating days I'd be up for this too. How can you not love the passion?