Newark is a small city in northern Delaware near the Maryland and Pennsylvania state lines. Newark is notable as the home of the University of Delaware. The university also houses an independent figure-skating training center, which is home to many U.S. and world champions. Visitors to the area will also have many restaurant choices to check out, including some specializing in steak dinners.
Matilda's is an authentic Australian pub (it has both meat pies and kangaroo meat on the menu) that offers a variety of imported beers and steak choices. The pub is decorated with souvenirs and reminders of Australia like flags, photos and signage and offers live music during the weekends. On the steak menu are a spiced-rubbed rib eye and a shrimp-topped filet.
Matilda's
801 South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19713-4001
(302) 737-4800?
matildaspubandbarbie.com
Bugaboo Creek Steak House is a small chain serving the northeast that specializes in flavorful and sizable steak choices. Each location, including the one in Newark, is decorated in the style of a outdoor lodge with bric-a-brac inside like duck decoys, taxidermy and camping tools. On the menu are such varied steak choices as a blackened 8-ounce steak to a 20-ounce T-bone. Bugaboo Creek also serves filets, New York strip and prime rib.
Bugaboo Creek Steak House
1323 Churchmans Road
Newark, DE 19713-2100
(302) 283-0615?
bugaboocreek.com
Texas Roadhouse is a nationwide chain that focuses on steaks and barbecue. The atmosphere lives up to its Texas reputation with country music on the speakers and buckets of peanuts on every table. (Diners are encouraged to eat them and throw the shells on the floor). Steak choices range from 8-ounce to 12-ounce cuts, along with prime rib and racks of barbecued ribs. Texas Roadhouse is also known for its fresh-made rolls and honey butter.
Texas Roadhouse
250 Buckley Boulevard
Bear, DE
(302) 322-3443
texasroadhouse.com
