The term "filet mignon" is a French derivative, the literal meaning is small (mignon) bone-less meat (filet). Cut from the small end of the beef tenderloin.
Depending upon what part of the United States you're in, the tenderloin muscle of the cow or short loin, becomes Filet Mignon, Chateaubriand, Tournedos, Medallions, or Filet de Boeuf. Filet Mignon is also know as Tenderloin Steak (in fact most often I see it as Tenderloin Steak).
Filet Mignon or Tenderloin Steak is a cut of meat that is considered the king of steaks because of its tender, melt in the mouth texture. It comes from the small end of the tenderloin (called the short loin) which is found on the back rib cage of the animal. Because this area of the animal is not weight-bearing, the connective tissue is not toughened by exercise resulting in extremely tender meat. Filet mignon slices found in the market are generally one to two inches thick and two to three inches in diameter, but true mignons are no more than one inch in diameter and are taken from the tail end.
Big Island beef is featured at this comfortable steakhouse on Honolulu's waterfront. The island of Hawai'i produces some of the best beef in the world, and you can sample all of the prime cuts here at very competitive prices. Also on the large menu: fresh fish, chicken and wonderful salads. This place is very popular with Honolulu's business community, as it is within easy walking distance of downtown. Between 5pm and 7pm, the line at the expansive bar is three deep.
BUZZ'S ORIGINAL STEAK HOUSE
98-751 KUAHAO PL
PEARL CITY, HI
(808) 487-6465
BUZZ'S ORIGINAL STEAK HOUSE
413 KAWAILOA RD
KAILUA, HI
(808) 261-4661
CATTLE CO RESTAURANT
1050 ALA MOANA BLVD
HONOLULU, HI
(808) 591-9292
CATTLE CO RESTAURANT
98-1262 KAAHUMANU ST
PEARLCITY, HI
(808) 487-0054
CHARLEY'S STEAKERY
1450 ALA MOANA BLVD # 1160R
HONOLULU, HI
(808) 945-2687
CHARLEY'S STEAKERY
98-1005 MOANALUA RD
AIEA, HI
(808) 488-8787
CHART HOUSE RESTAURANT
1765 ALA MOANA BLVD # 2
HONOLULU, HI
(808) 941-6669
CHUCK'S CELLAR
150 KAIULANI AVE
HONOLULU, HI
(808) 923-4488
CHUCK'S ORIGINAL STEAK HOUSE
2168 KALIA RD
HONOLULU, HI
(808) 923-6111
CHUCK'S STEAK HOUSE INC
2335 KALAKAUA AVE
HONOLULU, HI
(808) 923-1228
COLONY RESTAURANT
2424 KALAKAUA AVE
HONOLULU, HI
(808) 923-1234
HY'S STEAK HOUSE
2440 KUHIO AVE
HONOLULU, HI
(808) 922-5555
MORTON'S OF CHICAGO
1450 ALA MOANA BLVD
HONOLULU, HI
(808) 949-1300
OCEAN SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE
175 PAOAKALANI AVE
HONOLULU, HI
(808) 926-8881
ROYAL STEAK & SEAFOOD HOUSE
2233 KALAKAUA AVE # B308
HONOLULU, HI
(808) 922-6688
RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
500 ALA MOANA BLVD # 6C
HONOLULU, HI
(808) 599-3860
This offshoot of a popular New Orleans hangout for politicians features decor of dark woods and comfortable booths, with a separate bar scene. Choice cuts of custom-aged beef arrive in sizzling butter on 500-degree plates. The menu also offers chicken, pork and seafood entrees along with Creole appetizers like shrimp remoulade. Family-style sides include gargantuan onion rings, creamed spinach and various styles of potatoes. Traditional homemade desserts like cheesecake and bread pudding conclude the meal.
SHORE BIRD RESTAURANT
2169 KALIA RD # 265
HONOLULU, HI
(808) 922-2887
SMOKE HOUSE BBQ & PUB
444 HOBRON LN
HONOLULU, HI
(808) 946-0233
VILLAGE STEAK & SEAFOOD RSTRNT
2005 KALIA RD
HONOLULU, HI
(808) 949-4321
