2024 Best 10 Steakhouses in the U.S.A.

Meat refrigerator at Knife in Dallas

Best 10 Steakhouses in America

Food trends take off then fizzle out, but steakhouses always seem to be in style. Some have stayed relatively the same for more than a century while others innovate this classic concept.

GAYOT's list of the Best 10 Steakhouses in the U.S.A. includes an Indianapolis landmark and a Philadelphia spot with a sexy '40s supper club vibe. These selections are presented in alphabetical order.

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American Cut Steakhouse Tribeca
15/20

American Cut steakhouse in New York's TriBeCa neighborhood is an 80-seat temple of red meat. The indecisive carnivore might have a difficult time deciding what to order. Let us help: the 20-ounce bone-in rib-eye, dusted with pastrami spices, is unique and explosive in meaty flavor. See More

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Bazaar Meat by José Andrés
15/20

Bazaar Meat by José Andrés in Las Vegas is a celebration of the carnivorous. This massive, Philippe Starck-designed space has a viewing area sectioned off where it displays cured meats, plus a fire stage of sorts showcasing wood grills and rotisseries. Steaks come out sliced to share, like the Châteaubriand tenderloin accompanied by a red wine and truffle Perigord sauce and pommes soufflé. See More

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Bern's Steak House
14/20

At Bern's Steak House in Tampa, the steaks are aged in-house for five to eight weeks. Choose from a list of dozens of items, priced according to the cut and thickness, with even a ruler to remind you of the meat's measurement so you don't under-order or over-order. See More

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Watch our exclusive video tour of Bern's Steak House's wine cellar.

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Butcher & Singer
14/20

Philadelphia's Butcher & Singer, from restaurant mogul Stephen Starr, exudes a sexy '40s supper club vibe. Sink into a leather-tufted booth with a perfect Manhattan and get ready for some first-rate beef, buttery, juicy and salty-seared on the outside. See More

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Chophouse New Orleans
14/20

Competition is stiff among steakhouses in the Big Easy but Chophouse New Orleans rises to the challenge. The menu features USDA Prime steaks, including some giant cuts (check out the 40-ounce porterhouse), as well as dishes highlighting Gulf-sourced seafood. See More

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Guard and Grace
14/20

Denver's modern, splurge-worthy and sexy steakhouse Guard and Grace is a carnivore's nirvana. The beautifully seasoned bone-in rib-eye is a head-turner on every level. See More

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Gwen
15/20

Gwen in Hollywood is a high-end butcher shop and elegant steakhouse from chef Curtis Stone and brother Luke Stone. Keep an eye out for big-ticket cuts such as a 30-day-aged, 36 oz. rib-eye from Creekstone Farm. See More

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Knife

Steakhouse, American, Breakfast
Knife
14/20

"Top Chef" alum John Tesar uses Texas-raised, all-natural beef at Knife, his upscale steakhouse in Dallas. The menu boasts a variety of specialty cuts in addition to several burgers, fresh seafood, pastas, seasonal salads and raw bar selections. See More

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McKendrick's Steak House
14/20

McKendrick's has long held destination-steakhouse status in Atlanta. The restaurant turns out skillfully prepared meat in a white tablecloth setting, complemented by an extensive red-focused wine list. If dining with a chum, consider sharing the porterhouse steak. See More

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St. Elmo Steak House
14/20

This Indianapolis landmark — open since 1902 — is a favorite of visiting VIPs as well as local politicians, pro athletes and top entertainers. The atmosphere at St. Elmo Steak House is a little bit clubby mixed with the aura of an old-time New York steakhouse. Aged steaks are skillfully cooked. See More

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