20 Best Steakhouses In America Ranked
Correction 4/12/22: A previous version of this article stated St. Elmo Steak House is located in Illinois. The restaurant is located in Indiana, not Illinois.
Correction 2/9/23: A previous version of this article included a photo from Golden Steer Steakhouse in Forest Park which is unaffiliated with Golden Steer Steakhouse in Las Vegas.
Beef is booming, according to Business Insider. Americans regularly buy and consume beef more than any other kind of meat. Although you can always fire up the grill and prepare your filet from the comfort of your own home, there are plenty of steakhouses all across the country to get premium steak, incredible sides, and a complete luxury experience. So whether you're looking for a steakhouse that serves up innovative twists on classic favorites, or an old-school luxury joint where you can enjoy a glass of wine and a massive, perfectly seared cut of meat, there's a good chance there's a steakhouse near you that fits the bill.
The best steakhouses in the United States combine skill, preparation, and respect for local ingredients to create memorable dining experiences that you'll be thinking about for days (or even weeks) to come. From diners to high-end fusion restaurants, these steak joints will leave you craving more.
20. Buckhorn Exchange
If you're looking for a hearty and homestyle steakhouse experience without any frills or fuss, Buckhorn Exchange in Denver, Colorado, is a great pick. The steaks are massive, made for sharing, and full of bold flavors. Plus, since your server cuts your steak table-side, all of the juices stay locked inside the perfectly seared crust until the very last second. If you want to make the most of your trip to Buckhorn Exchange, it's a good idea to come with a big group of hungry meat-lovers. Up to five guests can split one of their colossal 4-pound steaks, topped with oodles of sautéed mushrooms and onions.
Dining solo or simply not the sharing type? Check out their 8-ounce beef tenderloin steak or a heaping serving of Gramma Fanny's famous pot roast. The meat is tender and infused with flavor, and you can taste the love in every bite.
19. B&B Butchers & Restaurant
B&B Butchers & Restaurant has an on-site steakhouse and a butcher shop, so it's pretty apparent that they know their meats. With two locations in Fort Worth and Houston, Texas, B&B Butchers & Restaurant is the epitome of Lonestar State dining, featuring beef that's dry-aged to perfection. You can also get either Japanese or North American Wagyu beef for a special treat.
It's good to stick close to the basics when you're dealing with a steakhouse of this caliber. B&B Butchers & Restaurant does a mean filet mignon and a heavenly beef Wellington. The beef Wellington is cooked to be medium-rare, enwrapped in a flaky pastry, and dripping in decadent sauce — in a portion big enough for two hungry patrons. The filet mignon is a thing of beauty, cooked precisely to your liking with a crispy crust and a melt-in-your-mouth interior. If you want to get fancy, you can top it with some truffle butter or savor it Oscar-style.
18. Doe's Eat Place
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Doe's Eat Place is a local spot famously dishing up incredible steaks in a classic, at-home atmosphere. The meats at Doe's Eat Place are delicious and hand-cut with plenty of marbling for the perfect ratio of decadent beef to fat. Plus, they don't skimp on the portions. Their porterhouse is a beautiful cut of meat, rich and decadent all on its own or with one of Doe's Eat Place's famous sides.
The grilled asparagus takes the meaty edge off the steak and provides a little texture, but if you want to go full-on decadent, get the macaroni and cheese. It's creamy, packed with flavor, and perfectly homemade. If you're not quite as hungry, but want to sample some of Doe's Eat Place's fine fare, their filet mignon is a solid option, available in 8-ounce or 10-ounce portions. Served alongside some of their legendary creamed spinach, it's a meal to remember.
17. Estância Brazilian Steakhouse
Everyone should visit a Brazilian steakhouse at least once in their lives. And if you happen to find yourself in Austin, Texas, there's only one spot to go — Estância Brazilian Steakhouse. Not only will you get to savor a plethora of prime, juicy meats, you'll also save a buck or two. Estância Brazilian Steakhouse's "experience" option features a virtually never-ending parade of different delicious beef cuts, plus all-you-can-eat salad.
Although it would be hard to pick just one, their bacon-wrapped filet mignon is particularly impressive, with the crispy bacon playing off the soft interior of the steak. Additionally, the garlic-infused top sirloin is on point with a beautiful balance of potent garlic and rich meat. But save some room for their sides, too. The mashed potatoes, polenta, and cheesy bread are perfect accompaniments to your meaty meal, and their dessert menu is impressive, too.
16. 4 Charles Prime Rib
4 Charles Prime Rib is a New York City institution that oozes elegance and sophistication. From its ornate chandeliers to the handsome dark wood decor, it's one of the best spots in the city to grab a phenomenal steak. There are a few things that 4 Charles Prime Rib does exceptionally well, including serving extraordinary renditions of traditional cocktails and grilling up substantial servings of premium steak. However, reservations are certainly required since it's such a renowned gem.
The classics are king at 4 Charles Prime Rib. Try their creamed spinach, loaded baked potato, and dry-aged ribeye steak, dusted with just the right amount of seasoning. You can kick it up with béarnaise sauce and a generous sprinkle of gourmet salt. Their truffle macaroni and cheese is full of sharp, bright white cheddar and earthy black truffle, and, although it's classified as a side, it's a meal as it is.
15. Urban Farmer
Urban Farmer's family of restaurants spans Denver, Philadelphia, and Portland, and, if you're based in or visiting Portland, Oregon, you definitely have to check Urban Farmer out. Urban Farmer believes in using local ingredients combined in innovative ways. Their Portland, Oregon location fuses a farmhouse aesthetic with a high-end steakhouse for a communal, sophisticated vibe that makes you feel right at home.
Then there's the steak; sumptuous, grass and corn-fed local beef served with local wine and plenty of appetizing side dishes, like macaroni and cheese and fingerling potatoes. Aside from their steak, the shrimp cocktail with avocado, cilantro, and lime is next-level amazing. Their butternut squash soup is excellent, too, with several different layers of flavors and an earthy bite of sage at the end. You can also dress your steak up with truffle and blue cheese butter, or add a generous slice of bone marrow with charred bread, onions, and lemon.
14. BOA Steakhouse
Santa Monica, California's BOA Steakhouse is a West Hollywood find designed to delight all of your senses from start to finish. It's a beautifully appointed restaurant with understated but classic décor where you can feel the sophistication and attention to detail. This meticulous pride extends to their food. Expect to find culinary treats like New York strip steak, aged for 40 days, and premium Wagyu beef. Although BOA Steakhouse primarily focuses on all things meat, you can find plenty of seafood on the menu, too, like salmon slow-cooked on a cedar plank and fresh jumbo lobsters.
One of the key menu items is the tomahawk for two; a massive, premium cut of meat that's been dry-aged to perfection for nearly a month. The spaghetti and Wagyu meatballs are also exceptional, and a fun spin on classic comfort food. Top your steak off with horseradish, peppercorn, or morel mushroom sauce, and enjoy it with one of BOA Steakhouse's massive crab cocktails or a fresh Caesar salad.
13. CUT Beverly Hills
CUT Beverly Hills is another classic California steakhouse, this time from the inspired mind of esteemed chef Wolfgang Puck. It's got all of your classic steakhouse elements; beautiful décor, a good wine list, and exceptional staff, but with a modern twist. Expect to find traditional foods combined in unexpected and delightful ways, like their tempura onion rings, covered in a black truffle ranch; a rich and velvety blend of some of your favorite ingredients. But, of course, CUT Beverly Hills nails the classics, too. The porterhouse and tomahawk steaks are exceptional, especially when paired with some truffle french fries or rich creamed spinach (we're drooling just thinking about it).
Although most people come to CUT Beverly Hills specifically for the steaks, their rotisserie jidori chicken with thyme and fresh, wild mushrooms is an exceptionally balanced and new rendition of your classic chicken dish. Their Colorado lamb rack is tasty as well, full of a lovely mint flavor.
12. Guard and Grace
With locations in Denver, Colorado, and Houston, Texas, Guard and Grace offers a high-end steakhouse experience with a strong emphasis on satisfying you from the minute you walk in the door. Innovation is the name of the game at Guard and Grace, and the chefs elevate traditional entrees and steaks beautifully, while still keeping the feel and taste of the original dish. In addition to their steaks, sides, and scrumptious desserts, Guard and Grace offers plenty of artisanal cocktails to round off your experience.
Although the steaks are top-notch, seafood lovers will want to sample Guard and Grace's fresh oysters or perfectly poached lobster with clarified butter. Once you've gotten your fix of seafood, it's time to tuck into their prime tomahawk steak with demi glaze and bright chive butter — perfect for two. If you want to go all out, there's the Filet Flight; a sample of three melt-in-your-mouth filet mignons. You'll get 4 ounces of Wagyu, angus, and prime beef in this satisfying and innovative dish.
11. Barclay Prime
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's Barclay Prime gets a prominent place on our list because of its great steak preparations and a bountiful menu of premium caviar. The sides, fish, and desserts aren't half bad either, particularly their tuna tartare, a fresh celebration of perfectly-chopped tuna and bold lemon sauce. It's a great way to start your meal and won't leave you too stuffed. Next, savvy diners can dig into the caviar menu, enjoying heaping spoonfuls of royal Kaluga or royal Ossetra caviar on fresh blinis with a touch of red onion, chives, and crème fraiche.
The regular steaks are truly next-level, aged for at least a month, and cooked to perfection. But if you want something special, you'll reach for the Barclay prime cheesesteak. This Wagyu steak comes with truffle cheese, foie gras, and half of a bottle of champagne. It's bound to be the most decadent and delicious cheesesteak that you've ever tasted.
10. House of Prime Rib
The House of Prime Rib has been serving hungry Californians since 1949, and this San Francisco staple is still going strong. The formula is deceptively simple, yet powerful; serve generous portions of consistently well-cooked, tasty meat and sides with fresh bread, great wine, and excellent service. Their authentic sourdough bread is fresh, warm, and delicious. Although it's tempting to fill up on bread, you'll want to save ample room for their table-side-cut roast beef.
It's fork-tender, full of incredible marbling and flavor, and pairs well with either creamy mashed potatoes, fully loaded baked Idaho potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, or fresh creamed spinach. This is truly comfort food at its finest, a family-friendly establishment that understands the value of providing a consistently positive experience for all of the diners. If you're not bursting at the seams after your gigantic meal, ask your server about their homemade selection of desserts.
9. Gaucho Parilla Argentina
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Gaucho Parilla Argentina specializes in wood-fired steaks and meats with an Argentinian twist. If you love steak and want to experience something a little bit different, this Steel City staple is a must-try. All of their meats are trimmed and carved to perfection before hitting the wood fire to create that signature smoky, charred taste. Top it all off with some spicy chimichurri sauce, and you have a flavorful, memorable meal.
The flank steak is exceptional. It's a leaner cut of meat that absorbs tons of flavor and is a good deviation from your more standard prime rib or tomahawk steak. The New York strip is good, too, crisscrossed with tons of rich marbling for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Finally, leave a little room for Gaucho Parilla Argentina's sides. Order either the bean and greens with white wine or the giant baked potatoes with sour cream and salt (or be bold and order both!).
8. Knife Steakhouse
Celebrity chef John Tesar's Knife is a steakhouse stand-out in a state full of incredible meat-centric restaurants. His Dallas, Texas, restaurant specializes in meticulous preparations, long dry aging, and innovative ingredient combinations. Although you'll find plenty of familiar menu items, like flat iron steaks and short ribs, at Knife, there's a good chance that you haven't had them quite this way before.
The bigeye tuna tartare is a great example, with a touch of fire from the sriracha sauce, cool cucumber, and creamy avocado, plus wasabi tobiko, which gives the dish an extra bright kick and pop of texture. You can also try the beef tartare with egg and oysters for an innovative blend of land and sea. Steak purists will love their 10-ounce filet mignon or filet with frites. Thanks to high-quality meat and meticulous, creative preparation, even the humble burger receives a delicious upgrade at Knife.
7. Golden Steer Steakhouse
Sin City's Golden Steer Steakhouse is a glorious shout-out to the decadence and luxury of old Vegas, with opulent decor, classic steakhouse dishes, and exceptional service. It's one of Las Vegas, Nevada's best restaurants, with a vast wine list, plenty of bubbly, savory starters, and good, old-fashioned USDA-aged beef. If you're looking for out-of-the-box entrees or preparations, Golden Steer Steakhouse might not be for you. But, on the other hand, if you want an impeccable traditional dining experience, it's definitely the spot for you.
Start your meal with a classic Caesar salad that's tossed and dressed right at your table. Then, dig into some of Golden Steer Steakhouse's primo offerings, like rib-eye or a 12-ounce filet mignon. Then, order it Oscar-style with creamy hollandaise and crabmeat for an extra-decadent dinner. One of Golden Steer Steakhouse's specialties is the "Chateaubriand for Two," a massive steak with veggies, sauces, and Caesar salads.
6. Jeff Ruby's Precinct
With locations in Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee, Jeff Ruby's Precinct is a Southern United States premium steakhouse chain serving iconic dishes and excellent steaks for over 40 years. A few things make Jeff Ruby's Precinct a chart-topper when it comes to premium steak restaurants. They pay a lot of attention to their starters, rolling out classic salads, like the Freddie, with generous slices of applewood bacon and creamy ranch dressing. Their wedge salad is excellent, too, with thinly sliced red onion, plenty of bright dill, and chunky blue cheese. Either of these could be a great light meal on their own.
Sample the amazing appetizers, like classic oysters Rockefeller with tons of cheese and a hit of Pernod, but don't forget to save room for the steaks. Jeff Ruby's Precinct does steak right from the barrel-cut filet to the decadent steak Diane with rich mushrooms and cream. If you want a little extra flavor, get your cut of meat with some roasted garlic butter or horseradish sauce. You can also order it burrow-style with spice and fresh crawfish for a fun spin on the classic surf and turf.
5. Bateau
Seattle, Washington's Bateau offers the kind of elevated steakhouse experience that you'd expect from fine restaurants in London, New York City, or Paris. Although you can order à la carte at Bateau, patrons in the know opt for their five-course tasting menu. Every item on the tasting menu is honed to perfection, from the velvety steak tartare with caviar and beets to the sautéed greens with fresh lemon preserves and egg. The beef liver mousse is light and rich, pairing ideally with crunchy toast, and the steak entree is bursting with butter and a garlic flavor.
Try the fromage ice cream or decadent tallow cake with buttercream and fruit for dessert. The five-course dining experience is a delightful journey that will open you up to new beef preparations and make you appreciate the artistry of Bateau's chefs. If you prefer to forgo the set menu, there's still plenty to choose from. Accompany your steak with creamy mashed potatoes or kale gratin for a satisfying meal.
4. St. Elmo Steak House
St. Elmo Steak House in Indianapolis, Indiana, serves solid steaks prepared in traditional ways and accompanied by familiar and satisfying sides. All of their meats are top-quality and USDA-approved. The porterhouse steak is enough to feed two people, especially when combined with a hearty serving of their navy bean soup and a spoonful of fluffy mashed potatoes. You can also swap out mashed potatoes for French fries, a giant baked potato, French green beans, or their legendary onion rings.
Although steaks certainly take center state at St. Elmo Steakhouse, there's one side that put this restaurant on the map; the onion rings. The onion rings are heaven; they're light and fried to perfection and made right in-house. Order a plate of rings, some perfectly-sautéed mushrooms, or buttery king crab macaroni and cheese to complete your meal. If you want to add a little something extra to your steak, St. Elmo Steak House offers peppercorn sauce, horseradish, or the option to make it Oscar-style with crab béarnaise and fresh asparagus.
3. RingSide Steakhouse
There's no shortage of exceptional restaurants in Portland, Oregon, but RingSide Steakhouse stands apart for its exquisite steaks, sides, and appetizers. Try out their homemade onion rings. They're sweet, savory, and lightly battered for a taste that's satisfying without being too heavy. Washed down with a glass of RingSide Steakhouse's premium wine or an old-fashioned, they're the ideal starter.
Other knock-out appetizers include the onion soup, topped with gooey cheese and artisan bread, or their classic Caesar salad with plenty of parmesan and a zingy dressing. Of course, you need to save room for the main meal; expertly-prepared and cooked steaks with various sauces and sides. On Wednesdays, you can enjoy a three-course dinner; a massive cut of prime rib, greens, savory Yorkshire pudding, and Caesar salad topped with giant prawns. Round it off with their famous crème brulée for an exceptional dining experience that will leave you full but already planning your next dinner there.
2. Bern's Steak House
Tampa, Florida's Bern's Steak House offers a complete menu of artfully-prepared luxury favorites like lobster, oysters, steak, caviar, and wine. Although their menu is vast, nothing is an afterthought. Each dish is nuanced and flavor-forward, using fresh ingredients and inspired multi-layered sauces. Even something as simple as a shrimp cocktail gets a luxury twist at Bern's Steak House, crowned with giant shrimp and an array of different homemade sauces.
Their oysters are ideal for sharing, with thinly-sliced bits of horseradish and just the right amount of sauce, and their Maine lobster cocktail with mango and avocado showcase the main ingredient perfectly without being too heavy. Plus, you get your money's worth at Bern's Steak House. All of their steaks come with a delicious bowl of French onion soup, salads, and sides. You can also add decadent goodies like foie gras or lobster for a little extra, or splurge on bearnaise or red wine sauce to give your steak a new layer of flavor.
1. Peter Luger Steakhouse
Peter Luger Steakhouse, with restaurants in Brooklyn, New York, and Great Neck, Long Island tops the list for consistently providing high-quality meats, sides, and a complete luxury experience. It's one of the Big Apple's trademark restaurants, famous for taking dishes like wedge salads to new levels by balancing the freshest iceberg lettuce with fresh blue cheese, bacon, and tomato. Their creamed spinach is incredibly tasty, velvety, and savory, and it pairs perfectly with Peter Luger Steakhouse's famous cuts of meat.
Peter Luger Steakhouse has an old-school flair, friendly servers, and plenty of traditional steaks like aged porterhouse and filet. Savvy restaurant-goers know that one of the often overlooked but best menu items is their Luger burger and french fries with house-made sauce, fresh onion, and tomato. The holy cow sundae with premium vanilla ice cream, tons of chocolate sauce, and plenty of whipped cream is the ultimate end to your meal.