15 steakhouse rooms worth the trip across United States, editor-ranked. All cuisines in United States.
Killen's Steakhouse ★ 4.7 · Houston
pearland · 6425 W Broadway St, Pearland, TX 77581
Killen's Steakhouse in Pearland (south of Houston) is Ronnie Killen's white-tablecloth room on West Broadway, with a 1,200-bottle wine tower, 44-Farms wagyu and a bone-in ribeye.
Tip: Reserve four to six weeks ahead for Saturday. The bar serves the full menu and is the easier seat.
Pappas Bros Steakhouse (Downtown) ★ 4.7 · Houston
downtown · 1200 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010
Pappas Bros Steakhouse Downtown in Houston is the McKinney Street steakhouse from the Pappas family, with a 4,000-bottle wine list, dry-aged ribeyes and a James Beard outstanding wine program.
Tip: The wine list is the reason. The downtown room is quieter than Westheimer; both serve the same kitchen.
Born and Raised ★ 4.7 · San Diego
little-italy · 1909 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
Born and Raised in San Diego is Consortium Holdings' Art Deco steakhouse on India Street in Little Italy, with tableside Caesars, a martini cart and a rooftop terrace.
Tip: Book the rooftop for Pacific sunsets; the martini cart only runs the main dining room downstairs.
Bones ★ 4.6 · Atlanta
buckhead · 3130 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Bones steakhouse in Buckhead, Atlanta opened 1979 and remains the city's classic white-tablecloth chophouse, with dry-aged steaks and Wine Spectator Grand Award wine list.
Tip: Dress code: jackets preferred. Mondays through Saturdays; closed Sundays. Reservations a week ahead on OpenTable.
Bones ★ 4.6 · Atlanta
buckhead · 3130 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Bones steakhouse in Buckhead, Atlanta opened 1979 and remains the city's classic white-tablecloth chophouse with Wine Spectator Grand Award wine list and dry-aged beef.
Tip: Jackets preferred. Closed Sundays. Reservations a week ahead on OpenTable; the bar takes walk-ins with the full menu.
SW Steakhouse ★ 4.6 · Las Vegas
the-strip · 3131 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
SW Steakhouse at Wynn Las Vegas is Alfred Portale's Strip steakhouse overlooking the Lake of Dreams, a Forbes Five-Star room with prime cuts and the nightly water show.
Tip: Patio tables face the Lake of Dreams; the show runs every half hour from dusk until 23:30.
Marcel ★ 4.5 · Atlanta
west-midtown · 1170 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Ford Fry's West Midtown steakhouse in Atlanta opened 2017 and is a Michelin Bib Gourmand pick. Pre-war Paris referenced in the room, dry-aged beef on the menu.
Tip: The lounge takes walk-ins with the full menu. Reservations on Resy; weekend bookings fill ten days out.
Marcel ★ 4.5 · Atlanta
west-midtown · 1170 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Ford Fry's West Midtown steakhouse in Atlanta opened 2017 and is a Michelin Bib Gourmand pick. Pre-war Paris referenced in the room, dry-aged beef on the menu.
Tip: The lounge takes walk-ins with the full menu. Reservations on Resy; weekend bookings fill ten days out.
Mooo Beacon Hill ★ 4.5 · Boston
beacon-hill · 15 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108
Jamie Mammano's modern steakhouse inside the XV Beacon Hotel has anchored Beacon Hill in Boston since 2007. Dry-aged Black Angus, raw bar, a 1,200-bottle wine cellar.
Tip: Lunch is the under-the-radar seat. Pre-theatre menu at 17:30 prices the steak below the dinner card.
Halls Chophouse ★ 4.5 · Charleston
upper-king · 434 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
Halls Chophouse in Charleston has run the city's premier steakhouse on King Street since 2009. The Hall family's hospitality plus prime ribeyes built a national reputation.
Tip: Live jazz nightly downstairs. Reservations on OpenTable; book the bar for walk-up.
Halls Chophouse ★ 4.5 · Charleston
upper-king · 434 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
Halls Chophouse in Charleston has run a prime steakhouse on King Street since 2009. The Hall family's hospitality and prime ribeyes built the city's premier steak room.
Tip: Live jazz nightly. Book on OpenTable; bar seats are walk-in only.
Guard and Grace ★ 4.5 · Denver
downtown · 1801 California St, Denver, CO 80202
Guard and Grace in Denver is Troy Guard's modern downtown steakhouse since 2014, with an in-house dry-ageing program and a Colorado wagyu and bison selection.
Tip: The downstairs lounge runs happy hour 4 to 6 pm with discounted steaks. Book the wine vault for a private steak dinner.
Cowboy Star ★ 4.5 · San Diego
east-village · 640 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Cowboy Star in San Diego is the East Village steakhouse and butcher shop on 10th Avenue, with an in-house dry-aging programme, an oyster bar and the city's deepest American Wagyu list.
Tip: The butcher shop sells the same cuts at retail; if the menu is booked, buy and cook at home.
Kayne Prime ★ 4.4 · Nashville
the-gulch · 1103 McGavock Street, Nashville, TN 37203
Strategic Hospitality's Gulch steakhouse in Nashville cuts dry-aged beef tableside, runs a deep American wine list in a slick warehouse-converted dining room.
Tip: The bar runs walk-in service with a $25 burger that pairs with the same wine list at half the spend.
Peter Luger Steak House ★ 4.4 · New York City
williamsburg · 178 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Peter Luger has dry-aged porterhouse on Broadway in Williamsburg, New York City since 1887. Cash or house card only, no reservations after 17:00 for walk-ins.
Tip: Book at least four weeks ahead for dinner. Lunch is the easier seat and the same meat.