5 Red Flags to Look For at Colorado Steakhouses

You work hard for you money, when you decide to use that hard-earned money on a great steak in Colorado, you don't want to be let down.

With the high cost of fine dining, knowing a few things before choosing the restaurant you'll go to for a steak can save you a lot of frustration; maybe even a few dollars.

What will be the next occasion where this information might come in handy for you?

Elway's, Shanahan's, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, The Famous Steakhouse, and STK, are just a few of the well-known "high end" steakhouses in Colorado. Some would say that if you have the right amount of money, there are a couple of secret spots that you won't find on any map.

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When you venture out to a fancy steakhouse to spend what will end up being close to $500 for a great meal for two, having that night be ruined, is hard to accept.

Business Insider asked two brother chefs, Ryan and Michael Voltaggio, who own a steakhouse in Maryland, about things to be on the lookout for when it comes to knowing if you're getting a steak at a good restaurant.

Now, with this list, a few things you can find out beforehand and choose to not go; where on the other hand, a few are things that you're going to find out along the way. That almost makes the ones you can know before even more important.

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This list could also very well be a guide to current restaurant owners on having a place that's respectable as well as pricey.