Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse
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| Established | June 28, 1968 |
| Food type | Steakhouse |
| Dress code | Semi-casual |
| Street address | 20782 Trabuco Oaks Dr |
| City | Trabuco Canyon |
| County | Orange County, California |
| State | California |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 33°39′38″N 117°35′24″W / 33.6605°N 117.5899°W |
| Reservations | Required for dining; walk-in for bar |
Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse is a steakhouse located in the unincorporated community of Trabuco Canyon, California. The semi-casual restaurant serves steak and potatoes and liquor at its bar. Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse is famous for its no-tie policy; if a patron is wearing a tie at the restaurant, it is cut off and hung from the ceiling alongside many other ties.[1]
History
Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse was founded by Eleanor, Duke, and Randy Sherod in 1968. It opened on June 28 of that year as a snack bar for campers staying at the nearby O'Neill Regional Park. Eventually, the decision was made to convert the snack bar into a dinner restaurant.[2][3] In 1982, the Southern California Restaurant Writers dubbed the steakhouse "A Legend In Its Own Time," a phrase that was adopted as the slogan of the restaurant.[4]
Former U.S. president and Orange County native Richard Nixon would frequent the restaurant.[5] Inside the restaurant is a photo of co-founder Eleanor Sherod cutting off Nixon's tie.
Restaurant
Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse's primarily charcoal grills its T-bone, sirloin, and filet steaks, with dishes such as the two- pound Cowboy Steak to the eight-ounce filet mignot.[5] Other selections include chicken, fish and vegetarian entrees, salads, baked beans, french fries as well as a selection of California wines.[5][6] The restaurant is situated in a wooden shack-like building that was constructed around a large tree — its trunk is situated in the dining area. There is no electricity or gas in the restaurant.[4][6]
References
- ^ Perry, Charles (26 February 2003). "RESTAURANTS; Steak served with a legacy; The Southland is thick with steakhouses that have stood the test of time". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 421771034. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ Chao, Fifi (5 Jan 2004). "Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse Choice Eatery for Carnivores". Orange County Business Journal. 27 (1).
- ^ "Steak served with a legacy - Los Angeles Times". Los Angeles Times. 2022-01-30. Archived from the original on 30 January 2022. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
- ^ a b "About Us". Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ^ a b c "Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse". Orange Coast Magazine. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ^ a b "HIDDEN TREASURE - Steak house gets snippy - NIXON RESIGNED his tie wi…". archive.ph. 2022-01-30. Retrieved 2022-02-12.