The meal includes shrimp cocktail, baked potato, salad, roll, and butter, along with the steak. It ALL has to be eaten in the time allowed. It ALL has to be swallowed.
If you try and lose, you pay $72 (you pay up front and they refund the $$ if you win).
It’s been a few years since I’ve been there, but when I was, the contestant is seated at an elevated table so that everyone can watch.
$72 for 72 ounces? That’s a lot cheaper than Ruth’s Chris.