The Great Steak Out!

We hunted for the best prepared steaks in Oregon, and thanks to your nominations we’ve found 7 amazing restaurants to visit and investigate further. The Star 102.3 Team will hit the road to taste test all 7 locations to discover who’s boasting the most beautiful bovine in Oregon and crown a winner.

We’re very excited to announce the winner of the Great Steak Out, Cioppino House in Pleasant Hill! See all of the video taste tests below so you can find your favorite steak in Oregon!


Location 1: Cafe Soriah with Icky and Jerry Allen

Our first stop in the venture brings us to Cafe Soriah in Eugene for a delicious steak and a tutorial from Chef Ibrahim himself! Cafe Soriah can be found at 384 W 13th Ave in Eugene or Soriah.com.


Location 2: Sam’s Place with JP

The Great Steak Out Location 2 is Sam’s Tavern! Join NRQ’s JP as we go on the hunt for the best steak in Oregon! Today our journey takes us to Sam’s Place located on Wilson Street in Eugene. Watch now to find out how good Sam’s Place’s 12oz Rib Eye turns out to be! 


Location 3: Gordon Tavern with Keevin

The Great Steak Out Location 3 takes us to the Gordon Tavern! The hunt continues to find the best steak in Oregon brought to you by the Oregon Beef Council. Our Promotion Director Keevin finds himself at the Gordon Tavern located inside the Gordon hotel to try their masterful 14 oz Grilled New York steak!


Location 4: Centennial Steak House with Cyd

The Great Steak Out Location 4 is the Centennial Steakhouse in Springfield! 96.1 KZEL’s very own CYD joins the Great Steak Out as we continue to search for the best steak in Oregon. Brought to you by the Oregon Beef Council.


Location 5: The Rye with Keevin

The Great Steak Out Location 5 is The Rye in Eugene during our search for the best steak in Oregon. With a beautiful interior and an acclaimed steak our Promotions Director Keevin is in for a treat on the fifth episode of The Great Steak Out, brought to you by the Oregon Beef Council!


Location 6: Cioppino House with JP

The Great Steak Out Location 6 takes us to the Cioppino House in Pleasant Hill! The hunt continues to find the best steak in Oregon brought to you by the Oregon Beef Council. Join the NRQ Sunday Morning Host JP to find your favorite new steak.

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