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Meat Hause

How we score

The rubric. No vibes.

Every score is mathematics, not mood. No AI scoring, no popularity vote. Every review on the Index is scored on The Meat Hause Rubric.

The method · The Meat Hause Rubric

Seven categories. Steak first.

  1. 01

    Rate

    Each Council member rates up to 22 questions from 1 to 5. 15 are required. Anything a member didn't try is marked Not Tried and left out; the alcohol-free question can be judged from the menu.

  2. 02

    Weigh

    Within each category, answered questions are averaged by their point values. Category points = category weight × that weighted mean ÷ 5.

  3. 03

    Total

    A reviewer's total is the sum of the seven category points, out of 100. Not Tried items are left out inside a category; a category nobody evaluated is never filled in.

  4. 04

    Average

    The official score is the mean of eligible Council members' category points, summed unrounded and rounded once to two decimals. Guests never count.

The weights

What each category is worth.

  • Steak Experience40%
  • Appetizers & Sides15%
  • Atmosphere & Ambiance12%
  • Service & Hospitality12%
  • Value8%
  • Beverage Program8%
  • Desserts & The Finish5%
  • Total100

Evidence rule. A category counts toward an official score only when enough eligible members evaluated it: at least two, or half the eligible table if larger. Otherwise the result stays provisional and no official number is published.

Steak-only rating. Review pages also show the Steak Experience category rescaled to 100 for steak-to-steak comparison. It is already part of the overall score, not a separate ranking.

The scorecard

All 22 possible questions.

  1. Beef quality and flavor12 ptsRequired
  2. Tenderness and marbling appropriate for the cut8 ptsRequired
  3. Temperature accuracy10 ptsRequired
  4. Sear, crust and seasoning8 ptsRequired
  5. Quality and appropriateness of the cuts available2 ptsRequired

The fine print

  • Guests don't count.

    Guests are welcome at the table. Their scorecards never touch the official number.

  • No filling in.

    A category nobody rated is never filled in by formula, and weights never change for one restaurant.

  • Round once.

    Totals stay unrounded until the very end, so decimals can't quietly stack up.

Complimentary items are excluded from official scoring. See the editorial independence policy.