Calling all carnivores: if you’re ready to meat your new obsession, NYC’s steak scene is serving up some serious sizzle. I've prowled the city's meat temples, from centuries-old legends to sleek, chic newcomers, to bring you the ultimate lineup of the Big Apple’s best steakhouses.
So sharpen your knives, loosen those belts, and get ready to chew the fat on New York's top steaks. Here's fourteen of the juiciest joints in town to visit in 2025.
Keens Steakhouse
72 W 36th Street, New York
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Walking into Keens feels a little like stepping back in time. The tables are dressed in crisp white linen, cay pipes line the ceiling, dark wood panelling sets the mood and the air hums with 140 years of steak-loving New Yorkers. This place has serious old-school energy (Teddy Roosevelt used to eat here, need I say more?), and while the walls are covered in history, the real action's on the plate.
I’m usually a scotch fillet girl through and through and there's plenty of USDA Prime beef on the menu, but at Keens, you'd be made to not go for the famously juicy mutton chop. It’s massive, well-marbled and served with garlicky sautéed escarole. Bring on the meat sweats.
4 Charles Prime Rib
4 Charles Street #3004, New York
I'd love to be chowing down on the monumental double-bone prime rib at 4 Charles right now, but getting a reservation here has been tremendously difficult since it opened in 2016. Nestled in a historic townhouse in the charming West Village neighbourhood, this subterranean hot-spot also boasts one of New York City's best burgers, and an addictive French dip (thin-sliced roast beef, hot jus, soft bun).
Scoring a seat here takes strategy and a little luck. Bookings drop 21 days out at 9am EST so set your alarm, have your tabs open and maybe say a little prayer. There’s a walk-in list too, but personally, I prefer a guarantee when prime rib’s on the line.
Gallaghers
228 W 52nd Street, New York
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A sirloin’s throw from the razzle-dazzle of Broadway, Gallaghers is pure old-school New York. White-jacketed waiters, tuxedoed photos on the walls, and a dry-aging room that greets you at the door. This Midtown institution has been slinging power steaks and post-show martinis for over 90 years, and it’s still pulling in the crowds (and the theatre royalty — keep your eyes peeled).
When I was in the Big Apple many moons ago, I came for the serious dry-aged beef but stayed for the seafood towers, sides, and hopeful glimpses of a Broadway star (spoiler: I was too engrossed in my steak to notice one).
Porter House
10 Columbus Cir, New York
Porter House is exactly the kind of place I’d choose when I want to feel fancy without losing the steakhouse soul. Located at Columbus Circle, it pairs prime dry-aged beef and seafood with some of the best views in NYC, with Central Park’s greenery framed by sleek, floor-to-ceiling windows.
However, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but after 20 years, Porter House will be slicing its last steak before the end of the year. So if you’ve been holding out for the perfect moment to indulge in their legendary cuts or sip a cocktail overlooking the park, now’s your chance. Let's not let this icon fade quietly into the night.
Hawksmoor
109 E 22nd Street, New York
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Originally hailing from London, Hawksmoor brings that classic British steakhouse charm and tosses it into the buzzing heart of NYC. Their all-natural beef, sourced from top-notch family farms across the Northeast, gets a minimalist treatment—just flaked sea salt and a kiss of live-fire charcoal—letting the quality speak for itself.
I haven’t made it in yet, but judging by the vaulted ceilings, stained glass, mosaic-tiled floors and plush emerald leather booths, it might just be the prettiest steakhouse in the city. Add it to your hit list.
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Peter Luger
178 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY
Feeding Brooklyn locals and beef pilgrims from far and wide since 1887, Peter Luger isn’t just a steakhouse—it’s an institution. Located in the heart of Williamsburg, it's earned a Michelin star and a devoted following for its perfectly charred USDA Prime beef, dry-aged in-house and sliced thick.
It's unapologetically old-school (right down to the no-credit-card policy) and there's only one steak on the menu, but when it’s this good, you don’t need any more. I asked my Williamburg-based mate and was told that the thick-cut bacon is a non-negotiable starter and the baked New York cheesecake is how you'll want to end it.
COTE Korean Steakhouse
16 W 22nd Street, New York
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COTE takes everything you love about Korean BBQ—DIY grilling, endless banchan, smoky, beefy joy—and throws in a Michelin star for good measure. It’s the first (and only) Korean steakhouse in America to earn one, and once you taste the marbled, USDA Prime cuts sizzling away on your in-table grill, you’ll get why.
Expect sleek, moody interiors, high-energy service, and a drinks list that takes the party seriously. I’d recommend going with a crew and splurging on the steak omakase. It’s indulgent but totally worth it.
Bowery Meat Company
9 E 1st Street, New York
Located in the Lower East Side, Bowery Meat Company is a carnivore’s dream, plating up everything from expertly dry-aged steaks to buttery Wagyu and beyond.
As delicious as the expansive steak menu sounds, I've got my eye on the duck parmigiano-reggiano lasagne: a rich, cheesy slab that's best shared between six to start. There's also the Sunday Supper, a four-course prix-fixe feast that'll make you completely forget all about your Sunday scaries.
Skirt Steak
835 6th Ave, New York
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Skirt Steak does one thing, and does it incredibly well. For $45, you get a set-course menu of tender skirt steak, Béarnaise for drizzling or dunking, a pile of field greens, and unlimited handmade fries. Yes, unlimited. As many golden, crispy chippies as you can possibly muster.
As someone who suffers from chronic dish indecision (yes, I’m the type to pre-study menus like it’s an exam), I love that you know exactly what you’re getting here, and that they're going to nail it, every single time. Ever-changing sides keep things interesting, and then there’s the roaming dessert trolley, stacked with towering slices of pie and cake, just waiting to derail your self-control.
Quality Meats
57 W 58th Street, New York
Sleek, sexy and a staple in the city's dining scene, Quality Meats is midtown's modern steakhouse. The steaks are top-notch, of course, but it’s the extras that really get me: think tableside truffle butter service, caviar sliders, thick-cut bacon with peanut butter and jalapeños, and creamed spinach that shines just as bright as the main event.
If you’ve got room for dessert, the orange creamsicle pavlova is a cloud-like dream. And if you don't have room? Make room and order the corn crème brûlée. Trust me on this one.
Old Homestead Steakhouse
56 9th Ave, New York
Sometimes you want the modern bells and whistles of a recently opened restaurant. Other times, you just want a steakhouse that’s been doing the damn thing since the 1800s. Enter Old Homestead, a meat lover's institution that's been slinging prime cuts before the invention of the lightbulb.
The menu is massive. Think 15-plus steak and chop options, sides for days, and enough old-school charm to make you feel like you’re in a Scorsese film. I’d be wrapping things up with either their (allegedly) world-famous cheesecake or the drugstore-style old-fashioned sundae, topped with freshly whipped cream and choccy syrup. Delish.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse
Times Square, TriBeCa, Park Avenue
If you’re chasing that classic New York steakhouse experience—crisp white tablecloths, serious martinis, and servers in penguin suits—look no further than Wolfgang's. Opened by a former headwaiter of Peter Luger, it’s got old-school cred but without the wait times or the cash-only chaos. It now boasts several locations worldwide with a handful dotted around NYC, but I've been told the one at 33rd and Park takes the crown.
The menu showcases everything from melt-in-your-mouth mignon to richly marbled ribeye and the showstopping porterhouse. Dry-aged for over a month to deepen flavor and tenderness, each thick slice arrives glazed in savory meat juices and butter.
Gage & Tollner
372 Fulton St 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY
It was Gage & Tollner's dedicated martini menu that first caught my attention, featuring seven variations of my favourite, boozy concoction. But there's a whole lot more to this oyster and chop house than just cocktails. Originally opened in 1879, it’s recently been revived and is now once again serving up classic steakhouse fare with a modern twist.
Step inside and you’re greeted by vintage chandeliers, rich wood panelling, and cozy leather banquettes that whisper old-school Brooklyn vibes. I’d start with a martini and a few East Coast oysters, followed by the decadently rich shed-crab soup alongside the buttery Parker House rolls. Then, brace yourself for the pièce de résistance: one of nine grass-fed, dry-aged steaks, perfectly cooked and served with your choice of sauce. Finish strong with a show-stopping baked Alaska (and potentially another martini).
Lucky's
224 Lafayette St, New York, NY
I can only imagine how tricky it must be to navigate a steakhouse dinner when you’re not a meat eater. But luckily, Lucky's has you covered. Alongside seriously impressive steaks, they offer plenty of pescetarian and veg-friendly mains that satisfy without skimping on flavour or flair.
And don’t even get me started on their martini service: multiple servers shaking or stirring your drinks table-side in perfect sync. Dinner and a show, all in one.
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