Best steakhouse you know?

[smoz]

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Re the best steaks you can get - I am reliably informed that these are found in Korea and Japan. Apparently the quality of the high end beef is insane however be prepared to pay £200+ for a top class steak dinner.

We were served some Hida beef as part of the evening meal when we stayed in a ryokan in Takayama in 2010, it was spectacular. I haven't seen it available anywhere in the UK.

[uktotty]

Mortons San Francisco, best steak I've ever had.
Gaucho is great too.

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[gerrudd]

When we went to the Flat Iron in Soho they took your details and sent you a text message when your table was ready so you could have a few drinks beforehand. Yes it's cheap for Central London and I didn't mind the cosy atmosphere but the other half didn't like it so never been back. Just remembered that we also went to The Ox in Cheltenham earlier this year and that was good.

They have virtual queuing. I've been about 5 or 6 times. Good place to bring the kids. The branch near Covent garden has excellent, complimentary ice cream. It's a very simple menu. The signature flatiron steak, and 3 or 4 other options. The burger with bernaise sauce and shallots got the thumbs up from my fellow diners.

On the subject of simple menus, Relais de Venise is a small French chain. There are three location in London. I'v eaten there a number of times, plus the one in New York and the (possibly) original in Paris. Only one thing on the menu, the steak with frites and secret sauce. Not your traditional big steak, but I've rarely had a bad meal there.

Other usual London spots, Goodman, Gaucho, Hawksmoor, listed in the order I refer them. Beast is on my list but I haven't been. I also like Black and Blue. I had a really enjoyable steak at Jack's Place in Battersea, now sadly closed. Actually the steak may not have been amazing, but the place was a lot of fun.

Keens in New York is excellent (one of the few things I agree with Trump on) as is Delmonicos and Wolfgangs. I always regret not going to Luger's.

I had a really memorable steak Segovia many years ago. So memorable that I can picture the food perfectly, but don't remember the name of the restaurant.

Come to think of it I also had a great steak in Ireland. A really nice piece of fillet from a small supermarket, cooked by me in oil and butter. And washed down with a bottle of red. Maybe I was just lucky, but it was a lovely cut of meet (not one I usually choose) and I managed to cook it well.

[ozzyb123]

Trump steaks


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[thegoat]

Local to me , I like the Malmaison hotel restaurant . They have a great steak menu , all the cuts are hung up on view and it’s all cooked in an open kitchen .
Not a fan of M&C as a rule . I had a bad steak in the Edinburgh one recently .
Overseas, seeing as Vegas is getting mentioned, last year we went to Pahrump Winery for a day out . It’s about 45 miles out of Vegas but the restaurant does a sublime steak list for a fraction of the cost of Vegas .

[hogthrob]

I have always wondered about Bella Pais. Guess I'd better go!

I must say I find it rather disappointing that all these people recommending their houses aren't including links to the booking page.

[Bravo73]

I must say I find it rather disappointing that all these people recommending their houses aren't including links to the booking page.

Why, is your Google broken?

[gregjd]

They have virtual queuing. I've been about 5 or 6 times. Good place to bring the kids. The branch near Covent garden has excellent, complimentary ice cream. It's a very simple menu. The signature flatiron steak, and 3 or 4 other options. The burger with bernaise sauce and shallots got the thumbs up from my fellow diners.

On the subject of simple menus, Relais de Venise is a small French chain. There are three location in London. I'v eaten there a number of times, plus the one in New York and the (possibly) original in Paris. Only one thing on the menu, the steak with frites and secret sauce. Not your traditional big steak, but I've rarely had a bad meal there.

Other usual London spots, Goodman, Gaucho, Hawksmoor, listed in the order I refer them. Beast is on my list but I haven't been. I also like Black and Blue. I had a really enjoyable steak at Jack's Place in Battersea, now sadly closed. Actually the steak may not have been amazing, but the place was a lot of fun.

Keens in New York is excellent (one of the few things I agree with Trump on) as is Delmonicos and Wolfgangs. I always regret not going to Luger's.

I had a really memorable steak Segovia many years ago. So memorable that I can picture the food perfectly, but don't remember the name of the restaurant.

Come to think of it I also had a great steak in Ireland. A really nice piece of fillet from a small supermarket, cooked by me in oil and butter. And washed down with a bottle of red. Maybe I was just lucky, but it was a lovely cut of meet (not one I usually choose) and I managed to cook it well.

I enjoyed Flat Iron too (the Shoreditch one) and LOVED Relais de Venise in Paris a few years back. Must try the London ones.. The 'secret sauce' and the chips are amazing.

I also think I can do a decent steak at home though.. BBQ (Gas, controversially) or fast pan fried very hot in butter on the Aga. A decent Pepper/Brandy sauce is easy to do at home too.

[MrSmith]

Trattoria Mario in Florence, famous for its bisteca a la Fiorentina but me and the Mrs shared a fillet which was the best steak I have ever had (I’m not a fan of fillet and usually have skirt or sirloin)
A couple of restaurants in Brussels and Vilvoorde (horse eating capital of the world) who’s names I forget but memorable cuts of horse steak that I prefer to beef.
In the U.K. I like Zelman Meats, not an ‘occasion’ restaurant but the steaks really are good and I like the sharing platters of different cuts.

[Omegamanic]

Re the best steaks you can get - I am reliably informed that these are found in Korea and Japan. Apparently the quality of the high end beef is insane however be prepared to pay £200+ for a top class steak dinner.

My brother brought home some Kobe Wagyu after his honeymoon in Japan - probably the best meat I’ve ever tried.

As for best cooked steak, I have to rely on my other brother (as I’m not that great regardless of prep) who just makes the best steaks - much better than any of our local restaurants.

[gregjd]

Trattoria Mario in Florence, famous for its bisteca a la Fiorentina but me and the Mrs shared a fillet which was the best steak I have ever had (I’m not a fan of fillet and usually have skirt or sirloin)
A couple of restaurants in Brussels and Vilvoorde (horse eating capital of the world) who’s names I forget but memorable cuts of horse steak that I prefer to beef.
In the U.K. I like Zelman Meats, not an ‘occasion’ restaurant but the steaks really are good and I like the sharing platters of different cuts.

That's a good shout about horse meat. Had some nice ones in Brussels, and quite recently in Geneva.

[bigvic]

I don’t normally choose a steak when we eat out as I prefer it cooked by my own fair hand but a few memorable steaks have been in Smith & Wollenski and Simpsons both in the Strand, or thereabouts and I seem to remember a great steak Meat Liquor in Brighton, but I was very, very, very drunk...

I can’t remember a enjoying decent steak in the US for years, they look amazing but lack any real flavour in my opinion. It might have something to do with the steroids and growth hormones pumped into the poor beasts over there. It wasn’t always so, I remember as a teenager visiting family in Houston TX in the late 70’s and 80’s and eating in an amazing place called Texas Tumbleweed, this was before Houston was gentrified it was full of oilmen and cowboys (I know I’m making it sound like a gay bar).

[village]

I don’t normally choose a steak when we eat out as I prefer it cooked by my own fair hand but a few memorable steaks have been in Smith & Wollenski and Simpsons both in the Strand, or thereabouts and I seem to remember a great steak Meat Liquor in Brighton, but I was very, very, very drunk...

I can’t remember a enjoying decent steak in the US for years, they look amazing but lack any real flavour in my opinion. It might have something to do with the steroids and growth hormones pumped into the poor beasts over there. It wasn’t always so, I remember as a teenager visiting family in Houston TX in the late 70’s and 80’s and eating in an amazing place called Texas Tumbleweed, this was before Houston was gentrified it was full of oilmen and cowboys (I know I’m making it sound like a gay bar).

So....you went to a ‘gay’ bar and gobbled down a lovely piece of meat?

[yumma]

I find it odd that all the nicest steaks I’ve had in restaurants, these restaurants are no longer trading, seems crazy as they were superb: The Rare Cow, Writtle, Chop Bloc, Chelmsford, Baumanns, Coggeshall, Criterion, London, Marco Polo, Prague, the Farmhouse, Val d’Isere. Been to some big reputable chains and they’ve not come close. So for me it’s a good Steak from Blixes Farm (Humphreys Butchers) cooked at home.

[bigvic]

5549466[/URL]]So....you went to a ‘gay’ bar and gobbled down a lovely piece of meat?

I’ve not touched rump since!

[hogthrob]

I have always wondered about Bella Pais. Guess I'd better go!

I must say I find it rather disappointing that all these people recommending their houses aren't including links to the booking page.

Why, is your Google broken?

I meant the people saying 'my house' or 'my garden'.

[Middo]

Jocko’s in Nipomo was always worth a trip.

[MrSmith]

I’ve not touched rump since!

Better off with a bit of skirt.

[J3w3ll3r]

Joes seafood and Steak house takes some beating in Ceasers Las Vegas as does Prime at Belagio

But best steak was at the Imperial Palace, 2am jet lagged and a bit squiffy, 12 of us orders the Chateaubriand, i’m sure it wasn’t the best steak but it was very memorable given the circumstances


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[markc]

Coal Shed in Brighton is as good as I’ve had.

In Edinburgh I think Kyloe is as good as any with Miller and Carter not bad.

Cheers,

MarkC

[Raffe]

Trattoria Mario in Florence, famous for its bisteca a la Fiorentina but me and the Mrs shared a fillet which was the best steak I have ever had (I’m not a fan of fillet and usually have skirt or sirloin)
A couple of restaurants in Brussels and Vilvoorde (horse eating capital of the world) who’s names I forget but memorable cuts of horse steak that I prefer to beef.
In the U.K. I like Zelman Meats, not an ‘occasion’ restaurant but the steaks really are good and I like the sharing platters of different cuts.

Been at Mario's in Florence and they prepare a heavenly bisteca. I am also a regular customer at d'Artagnan, the best place to eat horse steak in Luxembourg. Can only recommend.

Besides that, one of the poorest steaks I ever ate was the first Kobe I tried, must have been 15 years ago at a rooftop restaurant in Bangkok. It was chewy and overcooked - for the princely sum of $100. Had delicious Kobe afterwards, just goes to prove you can screw up any cut if you only try hard enough.

[Bravo73]

I meant the people saying 'my house' or 'my garden'.

Ah, gotcha. 😊

[Middo]

There is a gaff in Spain that uses dairy cows and supposed to be amazing. Can’t remember the name of it though.

[reecie]

The best steak I have had is a Filet Mignon at Le Cellier Steakhouse at EPCOT, Disney World, Florida.

[Toad monitor]

Morton's Las Vegas.

[hawkit]

Omnino Leadenhall, small place, but amazing steaks...

[Bucko]

Also a big fan of Pasture Their steak is epically good ?


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[Mick P]

Steak houses come and go so stick with a restaurant that has stood the test of time. Rules in Maiden Lane, London is my place of choice. It is reputed to be the oldest restaurant in London and they have their own cattle herd in Scotland.

There is a private room upstairs which was once privately rented out for many years to Edward V11 as a place for him to entertain his floozies. I have been a guest in this room for years on end for various meetings and the food was unbeatable. I liked their steak and kidney pudding but most of my colleagues opted for the steak.

The ambiance is excellent as the decor is Edwardian.

Well recommended.

[ach5]

So....you went to a ‘gay’ bar and gobbled down a lovely piece of meat?

😂🤣 came here for steaks and ended up with tears in my eyes

[Woodguy]

Mentioned before but zellman meats in selfridges is amazing, I always go for the picanha and it’s cooked perfect


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[ktmog6uk]

best ever was some backstreet steak and chips house in Chatou, Paris.
this place is pretty good too...
https://rythrearms.co.uk/file/2017/0...-Arms-Menu.pdf

[spareparts]

Was in Japan last year and decided to splurge a little when in Kobe. We had a private table and chef, and they had to roll us out. Wallet cried for mercy, but figured I was unlikely to return quite so soon. A5 Wagyu in Kobe itself was a memory not to be forgotten.







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[jcm3]

Seconding Keens in NY, itself second only to La Cabaña Las Lilas in Buenos Aires. The Argentines do not fool around, grilled steak is a religion down there.

[SeanST150]

Was in Japan last year and decided to splurge a little when in Kobe. We had a private table and chef, and they had to roll us out. Wallet cried for mercy, but figured I was unlikely to return quite so soon. A5 Wagyu in Kobe itself was a memory not to be forgotten.

You may have just won this thread!

My steak memory not to be forgotten is this. 13 years ago I spent time in the Andes. From our base on this Gaucho's land, we were treated to a proper asado. Coupled with Malbec and what felt like never ending steak, the environment/setting was unparalleled.

[crazyp]

London:

Macellaio: https://www.macellaiorc.com/south-kensington

Zelman Meats - personal favourite: https://www.google.com/search?q=stea...trex_id:wVnlCd



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I was in a restaurant next to Macellaio by Southwark yesterday - if we didn't have reservations, I'd be in that as the steaks looked fantastic!!!!!

Also good shout for Zelmans.

The Marcliffe in Aberdeen does the best ribeye in the kingdom AFAIAC. A wine list like a telephone book. Stay overnight and have the kedgeree for breakfast.

Honourable mention for Rowleys in London. Best chateaubriand I ever ate, although that was a long time ago.

Malmaison in Aberdeen used to also do some pretty fine steaks IIRC

Was in Japan last year and decided to splurge a little when in Kobe. We had a private table and chef, and they had to roll us out. Wallet cried for mercy, but figured I was unlikely to return quite so soon. A5 Wagyu in Kobe itself was a memory not to be forgotten.



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They all look superb!!!! I only got as far as a fancy restaurant in Tokyo which specialised in Kobe beef - that was pricey, I shudder to think the price of that meal!



My favourite steak eating experience was in Aruba - a few friends took me to an Argentinian local there - when they don't really mess around with fancy sides you know you're in for a treat. All about the meat. Amazing steak.

[Maysie]

There is a gaff in Spain that uses dairy cows and supposed to be amazing. Can’t remember the name of it though.

Casa Julian, San Sebastian?

[Middo]

Casa Julian, San Sebastian?

That’s the place. On my list to visit when the world opens up.

[MarkJS]

There is a gaff in Spain that uses dairy cows and supposed to be amazing. Can’t remember the name of it though.

Casa Julian, San Sebastian?

That’s the place. On my list to visit when the world opens up.

We had a table reservation here in August - never got there unfortunately, but I’m hoping to get there a year late.

As for the others that I’ve really enjoyed:

Rythre Arms, North Yorkshire
Blacklock, London
Both Gallaghers & Keens in New York - Gallaghers just tipped it.

[Mj2k]

Was in Japan last year and decided to splurge a little when in Kobe. We had a private table and chef, and they had to roll us out. Wallet cried for mercy, but figured I was unlikely to return quite so soon. A5 Wagyu in Kobe itself was a memory not to be forgotten.







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So if you don’t mind me asking, what was the damage? Looks amazing!

[Robsmck]

In case anyone should be on the north Antrim Coast, the Inn on the Coast does an amazing sirloin, nothing fancy just perfectly cooked and amazing flavour.

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[yumma]

Just been to my local butcher where he cut me two 24oz T bones, 7 minutes each side with Rosemary infused oil on the BBQ with flaked sea salt as it rests. Amazing. There is no filter on this pic either, that is legit the meat colour.

[spareparts]

They all look superb!!!! I only got as far as a fancy restaurant in Tokyo which specialised in Kobe beef - that was pricey, I shudder to think the price of that meal!

So if you don’t mind me asking, what was the damage? Looks amazing!

A few days later, we returned to Tokyo and I visited the main GS boutique. They had a beautiful JDM forest green Snowflake. I was thinking that the meal would have paid a nice chunk towards it! Here is the watch...




And the meal? c.£1.5k for the 3 of us. (excluding drinks). Buy the experience!





And interestingly, they had posters of their cattle bought at auction!



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[mk1974]

I’d want the full cow for that


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[Devonian]

Incredible experience by the sounds of it :-)

A few days later, we returned to Tokyo and I visited the main GS boutique. They had a beautiful JDM forest green Snowflake. I was thinking that the meal would have paid a nice chunk towards it! Here is the watch...




And the meal? c.£1.5k for the 3 of us. (excluding drinks). Buy the experience!





And interestingly, they had posters of their cattle bought at auction!



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[Woodguy]

That’s the place. On my list to visit when the world opens up.

Same! Wasn’t this place on that programme remarkable places to eat? If it’s the same
One it looks amazing.

[Ontological]

What you want to try, if you haven't already, is Korean BBQ. There is no alternative.

[Rory]

This one is my favourite, it’s in Veurne, Belgium - about 30 mins from the Channel tunnel.

https://instagram.com/grilldevetteos...=1rkvq8p34k4di

https://www.grilldevetteos.be/

Cheers
Rory


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[Middo]

Same! Wasn’t this place on that programme remarkable places to eat? If it’s the same
One it looks amazing.

That’s where I saw it too, I fancy some of that tortilla too.

[ach5]

And interestingly, they had posters of their cattle bought at auction!

That makes me a little squeamish! As a typical modern human, I’m so far removed from the process of how my meat gets onto the plate, that it would make me slightly sad and put off to see the actual cow I was eating.

Anyway, £1.5K?! I genuinely thought it would be impossible for a meal anywhere to cost that much! I presume the company was paying?! Must have been lovely!

[kultschar]

Keens NYC