You work hard for you money, when you decide to use that hard-earned money on a great steak in Colorado, you don't want to be let down.

With the high cost of fine dining, knowing a few things before choosing the restaurant you'll go to for a steak can save you a lot of frustration; maybe even a few dollars.

What will be the next occasion where this information might come in handy for you?

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Elway's, Shanahan's, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, The Famous Steakhouse, and STK, are just a few of the well-known "high end" steakhouses in Colorado. Some would say that if you have the right amount of money, there are a couple of secret spots that you won't find on any map.

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When you venture out to a fancy steakhouse to spend what will end up being close to $500 for a great meal for two, having that night be ruined, is hard to accept.

Business Insider asked two brother chefs, Ryan and Michael Voltaggio, who own a steakhouse in Maryland, about things to be on the lookout for when it comes to knowing if you're getting a steak at a good restaurant.

Now, with this list, a few things you can find out beforehand and choose to not go; where on the other hand, a few are things that you're going to find out along the way. That almost makes the ones you can know before even more important.

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This list could also very well be a guide to current restaurant owners on having a place that's respectable as well as pricey.

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When you venture out to a fancy steakhouse to spend what will end up being close to $500 for a great meal for two, having that night be ruined, is hard to accept. These tips may save you that.

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When you want a steak, and you go out to dinner, you want the quality to match the price. And for decades, this Colorado steak restaurant has been as quality as it gets in its line of work. That's why the lines are always so long... Calling it the "best" could be controversial, but let's take a quick peek at some of their amazing food!

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