We have all heard the saying eat like a king but what if someone said eat like a president? While it may not mean eating as large of a quantity you could eat as well as a president by visiting some of their favorite places. If you enjoy a nice steak and want to know where some of our country's leaders thought had the best steaks then this article is for you. See if you have similar tastebuds to some of our leaders by visiting these 5 steak houses beloved by U.S. presidents.
5 Steak Houses Beloved By U.S. Presidents
This list of steak houses beloved by U.S. Presidents is as diverse as the presidents themselves. Just as every president had their own personality they all also have their own taste preference when it comes to steak. Here are some of the most well-known presidents and their chosen steak establishments.
1. Barrack Obama: Buzz's Original Steak House in Kailua, Hawaii
Seeing as Obama is a Hawaii native it does not surprise me that this U.S. president's favorite steak house resides there. He and his family often enjoy their winter holidays here and when they do Obama is a regular at this steakhouse. He has visited so much that he now has a President's Table at the restaurant.
2. Bill Clinton: Doe's Eat Place in Little Rock, Arkansas
Next on our list of steak houses beloved by U.S. Presidents we have Mr. Bill Clinton's favorite establishment. While the former president may not eat too many steaks now, due to health reasons, he favored them in the past. Particularly from Doe's Eats Place. Mashed shares some of Clinton's favorite food items from the restaurant, including "the porterhouse steak and tamales." He remains one of the most high-profile local guests that have visited the venue.
3. Abraham Lincoln: Delmonico's in New York, New York
Steak has always been a popular food item, even in 1861 when Lincoln was president. Delmonico's was one of New York City's first steakhouses and based on Lincoln's continued presence in the restaurant, one of the best. He not only enjoyed steaks there but he also met with fellow politicians. According to Mashed, Lincoln's favorite dish here was potatoes gratin. Turns out the steak isn't the only delicious thing on the menu.
4. Richard Nixon: Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey
As a Jersey native I am proud that our state makes it onto the list of favorite steak houses of U.S. presidents. Nixon visited this restaurant several times a year with his wife Pat. He even hosted the occasional dinner there with fellow politicians, dignitaries, and journalists. When he wasn't enjoying a steak this president's go-to-meal was the roast veal with asparagus and mushroom sauce.
5. John F. Kennedy: Martin's Tavern in Washington, D.C.
Last but not least on our list of steak houses beloved by U.S presidents is Martin's Tavern in Washington D.C. This restaurant was said to hold a special place in John F. Kennedy's heart. So much so that it is the alleged place he proposed to his wife Jacqueline Bouvier. Whether or not that tale is true, the restaurant went with the story and even installed a placard at the booth that the couple was sitting at when it happened.
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