Raising the steaks
A steak dinner is one of the best-loved meals in the US – so it's no wonder that there are plenty of restaurants dedicated to juicy, tender cuts of beef all over the country. From classic fine-dining eateries that serve up perfectly cooked chateaubriand to budget-friendly places where the chefs know their medium from their rare, we've found the number one steakhouse in every state and Washington DC.
Iowa: Archie's Waeside, Le Mars
One of America's best steakhouses is also one of the most down-home establishments you'll find on this list. Family-run Archie's has been dry-aging and hand-cutting its steaks for more than 70 years, and it still charms diners with its no-frills approach. The menu features everything you could ever want to find on your plate alongside steak, including onion rings, hash browns, and fries.
Florida: Bern’s Steak House, Tampa
Eternally popular, arguably legendary, and definitely old-school, Bern’s features in many 'best steakhouse' lists – and we think the accolades are fully deserved. In a state known for its ostentatious eateries, this much-loved restaurant remains staunchly classic, with hearty portions of dry-aged steak on offer.
Georgia: Kevin Rathbun Steak, Atlanta
There are plenty of amazing steakhouses in Georgia, but Kevin Rathbun Steak takes the top spot, all thanks to its James Beard Award–winning chef and owner, Kevin Rathbun. Diners love everything here, from the service to the food. The extensive selection of USDA Prime meat and fresh fish and seafood is outstanding – and tempting side dishes include the likes of truffle Parmesan fries and charred jalapeño creamed corn.
Illinois: Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf, Chicago
Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf has the air of a hip speakeasy, and it serves food that locals rave about. A Michelin Guide–approved restaurant, it does excellent steaks; think perfectly cooked rib-eye steak frites with a buttery béarnaise sauce. However, the chilled seafood tower, tenderloin steak tartare, and roasted bone marrow, as well as the superb service, all deserve a special mention too.
Minnesota: Murray’s, Minneapolis
Since it opened in 1946, Murray’s, a charming family-owned restaurant, has remained a destination for locals and travelers alike. People flock here to enjoy a sirloin for two, known as the Silver Butter Knife Steak. The meat is supposed to be so tender it can be cut with a butter knife – and, to prove it, waiters usually slice it tableside. Murray's French onion soup, crab cakes, and raspberry pie also get the thumbs up from diners.
Missouri: Citizen Kane's Steakhouse, Kirkwood
No fuss, just steak – that should be the slogan of Citizen Kane's. Here, you get exactly what you've come for, namely an amazing selection of steaks, all of which are served with a classic side dish and salad. Housed in an old Victorian home on the outskirts of St Louis, it's everything you could ever want from a proper steakhouse. Customers particularly love the rib-eye.
Nebraska: Mahogany Prime Steakhouse, Omaha
Every detail at Mahogany Prime Steakhouse in Omaha is refined beyond your wildest expectations. Outstanding service complements the sizzling steaks that flood out of the kitchen – and the menu is raved about by all who dine here, from the bone-in rib-eye to the French onion soup and potatoes au gratin. You mustn't leave without tasting the lobster cargot: succulent tail meat in a garlic butter sauce.
North Carolina: Carl and 'Chelle's Grill Room, Goldsboro
Casual and relaxed, Carl and 'Chelle's Grill Room in Goldsboro offers mouth-watering menus for both lunch and dinner, with perfectly marbled certified Angus beef steaks on offer – though other dishes of note include the shrimp skewers and pork chops. The steakhouse is especially praised for its friendly and personal service, making it the perfect place for date nights and special occasions.
Oregon: RingSide Steakhouse, Portland
RingSide has been serving up mouth-watering steaks since 1944 – but it's also famous for its legendary onion rings, which James Beard once declared to be the best he'd ever tasted. The menu offers a variety of wet- and dry-aged USDA steaks from the Midwest, plus a tempting array of sides, including lobster mashed potatoes and Korean spice–roasted heirloom carrots. A stand-out dish is the striploin with grilled summer squash, pickled tomatoes, and squash blossom tempura (pictured).
South Carolina: Halls Chophouse, Charleston
Known for delicious USDA Prime beef that's either wet- or dry-aged for unbelievable tenderness, this Charleston institution is a purveyor of good old-fashioned hospitality and sublime food. It's just as celebrated for its Sunday Gospel Brunches, too, where diners get to enjoy the sounds of a live gospel choir as they tuck into the restaurant's melt-in-the-mouth steak dishes.
South Dakota: Morrie's Steakhouse, Sioux Falls
Although it's a little expensive, this fine-dining venue has everything you could ever want from a big city joint. The menu at Morrie's Steakhouse is full of Midwestern beef like Morgan Ranch wagyu, plus some intriguing sides – we like the Boursin mashed potatoes and jalapeño creamed corn. Food aside, diners praise the excellent service and pleasant ambience.
Texas: Killen’s Steakhouse, Pearland
Led by Le Cordon Bleu–trained executive chef Ron Killen, this Pearland restaurant is an elegant place to relish perfectly cooked hand-cut steaks. From wet-aged USDA Prime beef to Snake River Farms wagyu, the selection of steaks is almost overwhelming, featuring everything your heart (and stomach) might desire. The steaks are accompanied by a great range of sides, not to mention some amazing appetizers – we have our eye on the Korean barbecue–marinated wagyu skewers.
Washington: Metropolitan Grill, Seattle
Even before Seattle made its mark on the foodie map, The Met, as locals call it, was an old-school institution frequented by diners with big appetites. Located in the historic Marion Building, Metropolitan Grill is a favorite for special occasions and first-class meals. The menu shines with top-quality steaks, superb seafood starters, and a chateaubriand for two, carved tableside.
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