Travel back in time at the last York Steak House
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The country's last York Steak House, at 4220 W. Broad St. Photos: Alissa Widman Neese/Axios
York Steak House on Broad Street has drawn a cult following for almost 60 years. I finally crossed it off my local bucket list.
Catch up quick: The no-frills restaurant is a relic of a bygone chain once abundant in '70s shopping malls.
- Columbus' location was the first to open in 1966 and is now the last one standing, with a recent change in ownership.
- It leans into nostalgia, striving to maintain the "same quality and atmosphere" of its heyday with dark, castle-like decor.
How it works: Pick a meal off the picture-menu on the wall, then enter a cafeteria-style line with a salad bar, desserts and drinks.
- A waitress brings your meat and potatoes later.
Yes, but: That took almost 40 minutes on a busy Saturday, which seemed to defeat the purpose of the otherwise quick-service setup.
The bottom line: A sign on the building boasts "family priced dining" — and it definitely delivers, with a meal of two 4-ounce filets, a salad bar, roll and baked potato costing just $20.
- The food was good — I didn't go in expecting a Jeff Ruby-caliber cut, after all — but the long wait was unfortunately most memorable. I'll try again on a weekday.
Stop by: 11am-8:30pm daily, except Sunday, closes 8pm. 4220 W. Broad St. Menu.
