If you like a good steak, one of the best things you can do is learn how to make one yourself. For years, I ordered steak in restaurants and was disappointed. Yes, you can get a great steak in many of these places but not only are the prices ridiculous, but the whole "ceremony" is a turnoff. They're so stuffy.
It's really not that hard -- the most important ingredient is to find a good butcher. And believe it or not, but Whole Foods has great steaks at a good price. The key is to have good frying pan that you can get very hot and a broiler. Marinate the steak, cook 2 minutes on each side in the pan and finish in the broiler. Simple and it costs less than the tip at a NY steakhouse.