Drake's Evansville - Melby

Very pleasant surprise. I’m a South Carolina native out in Indiana on a business trip and I was looking for a place to eat that’s not too expensive. I decided to search for a place to get a steak for an okay price like a Texas Roadhouse but also wanted to try something new and come across Drake’s who has a steak and sushi combo. I haven’t seen something like this on a menu so I’m intrigued and head over. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Got seated immediately and my server came along within about 2 minutes after I had been seated. Ordered the filet combo with a California roll and asked for a suggestion on which side to go with for the steak and he told me the tater tots were great so I went with his suggestion and was asked if I’d like my sushi before the steak and I said yes. Sushi came out about 10 minutes later and looked about as good as I’d want from a California roll and I added a dab of wasabi to each piece and it was very well made and had a great flavor and textural components. Very good California roll. The steak followed about 10 minutes after that with the tots. The tots were super crisp on the outside and well seasoned with a nice softer interior, great suggestion from the waiter. The steak was quite decent, not the best steak I’d ever eaten by any means but I am a bit high maintenance with my steaks which is why I cook them myself the majority of the time. I ordered it medium rare and for the most part that’s how it came out, maybe a bit on the rare side in some areas which I personally don’t mind. All in all it was a good meal and the price really wasn’t too bad either. Definitely would eat at a Drake’s again if I’m in the area of one.

Exceptional food with Exceptiona. Hands down, the best fried pickles and fish I've ever had. The fish was tender and soft enough that it fell apart in my fingers with the slightest pull, but crisp enough to maintain its shape and provide a delicious crunch. I will definitely bring my Scottish friend here when he visits to see if our Fish/Chips are better than they are across the pond.And this is without mentioning the wide varieties of draft beers they have. Most places have a few drinks of tap, but Drake's had *dozens*.Good food, good drink, polite and friendly staff, all combined with a hearty portion for a great value.

The seating was unique. The server greated right away, got our drinks, and then promptly forgot about our party for about 15 minutes. We ordered appetizers and mains at the same time. The appetizers came after the meals were served. The burger and fries I ordered were barely warm and not the best. My friend ordered the queso burger, which was cold and congealed by the time we received our food. The sushi my table mates ordered as an appetizer seemed to be decent. I was disappointed as this restaurant was recommended.

Take out delivery , food was absolutely amazing , everything was fresh and better looking than the pictures , if I could rate it with more stars , they would get ten !!! Sorry food was so good forgot to take pictures, even the coke was fresh and crisp !!! Whoever was on the grill rocked it out tonight !!

This isn’t just a review of Drake's, but also a shout-out to our server, Adam. He was amazing—entertaining, friendly, and enthusiastic about his work. Meeting Adam truly enhanced my experience today. My colleague and I were both very impressed. The food arrived quickly and was decent, but nothing really stood out in either direction. What truly made the experience memorable was Adam's demeanor and kindness.