Eddie's Steak Shed, Granger

The menu at Eddie's Steak Shed is huge, but most people come for one of two things: steak or prime rib. They're both aged on the premises—the former cut by hand and charcoal grilled to order, the latter slow-roasted. As for what goes on top of those slabs of meat, the choices are nearly endless. You can spear shrimp or sauteed mushrooms with each bite of beef, and at breakfast you can add on eggs.

Throughout the day, Eddie's wood-paneled ranch-style building fills with families savoring other diner-style dishes. It's unlikely that anyone's ever walked away from the table hungry. At lunch, sandwiches come with a cup of soup and fries, and dinner platters such as ribs doused in a Jack Daniel's sauce are preceded by a basket of cheese and crackers and served with hot rolls and a choice of side. If you've brought along a backup stomach, you can even opt for house-baked pie for dessert.