The Massive Prime Rib At Kelsey’s Steak House In Indiana Belongs On Your Dining Bucket List

The best prime rib in Indiana is found at a restaurant in Valparaiso, Indiana that has been around for decades. The biggest and most delicious steaks keep guests returning to this place time and again. Kelsey's Steak House is a local joint with a unique environment - including a massive cow statue on the outside welcoming everyone to this temple of all things beef. Indiana certainly has a lot of mouthwatering steakhouses, but this one has stood the test of time for a good reason. Long before instagramming was a thing, people were marveling at the eye-catching massive prime ribs being brought to the table here. Things haven't changed much since Kelsey's Steak House opened - and that's exactly how we like it. Read on to discover why this is definitely the best prime rib in Indy.

In business since 1987, Kelsey's Steak House in northwest Indiana is a popular, family-style restaurant that is known for its giant prime rib and other steaks.

The interior is casual with plenty of seating for parties of all sizes. Guests can make reservations or order their meals online and pick them up.

When it comes to the menu, you'll find a range of soups, salads, seafood, steaks, chicken, ribs, pork chops, and appetizers.

Most popular is the prime rib, which is slowly roasted for 14 hours and comes in cuts of 10 ounces, 16 ounces, 20 ounces, and even 40 ounces.

Other meaty options include filet mignon, New York Strip, ribeye, sirloin, porterhouse, steak tips, and more. Each comes with sides and dressings.

On the seafood side, you'll find snow crab, lobster tail, salmon, lake perch, shrimp cocktail, escargot, scallops, and more.

Desserts, sides, and appetizers like onion rings, breadsticks, mozzarella cheese triangles, and portabella mushrooms round out this indulgent menu.

In addition to the restaurant's delicious food, Kelsey's Steak House is on the map for its iconic six-pound steak challenge, which has been attempted by top competitive eaters. Take a look at this video of the famous Randy Santel doing battle with the steak six years ago. Make sure to call ahead to check if the restaurant is currently offering the challenge if you're interested in trying your stomach capacity.

Kelsey's Steak House is open Tuesday through Sunday between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., with takeout hours currently offered 4 p.m. through 8 p.m. on those days. The restaurant is closed on Mondays, and you can get more details on the Kelsey's Steak House website or the Facebook page of this iconic Valparaiso steakhouse.

While you're visiting this town for a prime rib dinner, check out why Valparaiso is one of the best winter towns in Indiana. If you're looking for a place to sleep off that massive dinner, check into the well-reviewed Pikk's Inn - a laid-back independent retro hotel.

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