While the meat is always the main event when dining at asteakhouse, don’t overlook appetizers andsideswhen ordering.

Below, find our picks for the best starters at any steakhouse.

Be sure to leave room for the main event though!

crab cake

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Thislobster cobb salad from BLT Steakgoes the extra mile, and could be a light meal all by itself.

To kick off your meal, you’ll get two crab cakes that are packed with crab.

The delicious duo sits in a rich, creamy sauce made from roasted red peppers and lime butter.

BLT Steak Lobster Cobb Salad

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Scoop it all up with fresh fried flatbread chips.

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The Palm: Clam Platter

What’s not to love about broiled clams?

Crispy Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts at Black Angus

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They’re perfectly mouth sized, with loads of butter and a nice bite of crustacean.

Scoop it all up with crunchy tostada chips before getting to the main event.

you’re free to add prosciutto for an extra kick of salty protein.

Bacon at Capital Grille

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Finally, they are served with a spicy Cajun sauce for dipping.

Fleming’s Crab Cakes

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Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Crusted Spinach Dip

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Morton’s Steakhouse Wagyu Meatballs

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The Palm Clam Platter

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Saltgrass Steakhouse Queso Fresco

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Smith & Wollensky Burrata

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Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites

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