10 Best Steakhouses near Forest

“My husband and I ate here for the 1st time Saturday for our anniversary. The salad bar was great! Had everything I liked on it. The rolls were Amazing (homemade) I got the 6oz filet and baked potatoe. It tasted good! It wasn't too busy and we enjoyed our dinner“

“The ambiance has a nostalgic 80’s vibe, and I appreciated being able to have a real conversation without shouting—noise was minimal and comfortable. For my meal, I ordered the 6‑ounce sirloin steak cooked medium rare with a sweet potato. I added shrimp from the appetizer menu to top the steak and chose mixed vegetables as my side.

The entire meal was worth every dime. The flavors were fresh, the steak was cooked perfectly, and the sweet potato with the brown sugar and butter was delicious. Even the bread with the butter was great. I truly felt I got my money’s worth, and I will definitely be returning.

I tried a margarita for the first time here. It was good, just a bit salty for my taste, so next time I’ll order it with no salt. For dessert, I had the fried ice cream, and the honey drizzle was amazing—next time it’s fried ice cream with honey all the way.

The restaurant was clean, the staff was attentive, and the manager checked on us, which I appreciated. Our server was excellent—she came by often, paid attention to our needs, and made the experience even better.

I’m giving a four‑star rating only because there was an order error that required us to wait for it to be corrected. That was the only issue I experienced. Besides that, everything else was great, and my first visit was truly a wonderful experience.“

“Arguably the very best steak I have ever eaten. The food, the service, the ambiance and the feeling that you are being served a meal by people who really, truly care about your experience...all adds up to 10+ stars. There is no better place to dine in Lynchburg or the surrounding areas.“

“Wonderful food and atmosphere!“

“We went to the Crown Embers for our 37th anniversary. The atmosphere was nice and relaxing, wonderful salad bar and the food was cooked to perfection. Pricilla was our waitress and she was wonderful. We will definitely go back.“

“I went to Outback for the first time in about a year, and I was very impressed. My steak was cooked perfectly, the kitchen was efficient, and service was top-notch. Carson was a super friendly and helpful server, and she was able to answer our questions, make recommendations, and keep our beverages full. Highly recommend!“

“They kindly offered to pay for my husbands dinner as he is a veteran. I loved the veterans table too“

“Mom and I ate here for the first time in March 2026. There was about a 5 minute wait to be seated. Our server (Justice?), was very friendly and attentive and took good care of us. Mom and I both enjoyed the Chopped steak with salad and loaded baked potatoes, and bread! It was more than either of us could finish!“

“IT IS FREEZING IN HERE TODAY!! It’s ridiculous that we had to get our coats on to eat. Could you consider the comfort of your customers before you consider the comfort of the cooks? Just asking. Staff are wearing long sleeves and agreeing that it’s cold and admits to “standing near the heat lamps” to stay warm. “