The 10 Best Steakhouses In Houston

From 55-day dry-aged ribeye to Japanese Wagyu spinalis, here are the 10 best steakhouses in Houston.

B&B Butchers & Restaurant offers an array of steak and seafood options, with delicious sides to pair with any meal.

B&B BUTCHERS & RESTAURANT

Head to this award-winning upscale steakhouse and butcher shop to nosh on A5-certified Kobe beef, in-house dry-aged USDA Prime beef, and a slew of premium steaks all butchered in-house. The authentic Houston restaurant is one of 43 restaurants in the US that has been certified by the Kobe Beef Association in Japan, making it a perfect stop for Wagyu-loving steak enthusiasts. Apart from steaks and seafood, find a lengthy wine list, as well as a variety of grill-at-home packages and a bustling brunch menu complete with Petrossian caviar. 1814 Washington Ave., bbbutchers.com

Steak48 bone-in filet

MASTRO’S

For the quintessential Texas steakhouse experience, head to Mastro’s. Best known for its world-class service and savory sophistication, this steakhouse features 28 days of wet-aged USDA Prime steaks cooked in a 1,5000-degree broiler served sizzling with clarified butter on plates heated to 450 degrees. Indulge in Wagyu Tomahawk chops, Japanese A5 Wagyu and more.1650 West Loop South, mastrosrestaurants.com

DORIS METROPOLITAN

Embrace Middle Eastern culture through the power of premium steaks at this upscale butchery and restaurant. The luxe menu features in-house dry-aged bone-in New York strip, dry-aged porterhouse, and both American and Japanese Wagyu spinalis. Rather than traditional steakhouse sides, indulge in Israeli salad with tahini, msabbaha made with chickpeas, root puree, and of course Regiis Ova Royal caviar. Craving to prepare a premium steak your own way? The on-site butcher shop allows guests to hand-select cuts of beef for purchase. 2815 S Shepherd Dr., dorismetropolitan.com

Guard and Grace's delicious steak flight

GUARD AND GRACE

When it comes to five-star eating in Downtown Houston, Guard and Grace raises the steaks. Bursting with bold flavors and savory cuisine, the menu is rife with prime, dry-aged and local Wagyu steaks—alongside an impressive selection of seafood that represents the best of the Gulf. Our favorites? The Alaskan Black Cod paired with charred broccolini and sweet soy butter or the Filet Flight featuring 4-ounce Wagyu, 4-ounce Prime and 4-ounce Angus. 500 Dallas St., guardandgrace.com

KILLEN’S STEAKHOUSE

Venture out to Pearland or The Woodlands to experience this award-winning, family-owned steakhouse. Owner and chef Ronnie Killen has traveled the country cooking for high-profile restaurants before returning to his native Texas to open his namesake restaurant in 2006. So he’s familiar with the fervor that Texans feel about steaks and is always prepared to deliver. Multiple locations, killenssteakhouse.com

MARMO

Visit Marmo Italian for freshly made pasta and hand-cut steaks paired with prized Italian wines. On the menu, indulge in Texas Wagyu, New York strip, cowboy ribeye, porterhouse and beef tenderloin. Elsewhere on the menu, enjoy highlights like wild boar lasagna, squid ink campanelle and prime beef tartare. Every night, the restaurant hosts live music, ranging from singers to bands to instrumental musicians, perfect for creating a romantic atmosphere. 888 Westheimer Rd Suite 109, marmoitalian.com

Marmo 42oz porterhouse, 8oz beef tenderloin and 18oz Cowboy ribeye.

PAPPAS BROS. STEAKHOUSE

This successful restaurant chain originated in Houston more than 40 years ago and has only gotten better with time. In fact, the Pappas family has been in the restaurant industry since immigrating to the US in 1897. The family-run spot features a menu loaded with steaks ranging from filet mignon to prime New York strip, to bone-in prime ribeye, to porterhouse. While not a true steak, guests must try the restaurant’s signature grilled double lamb chops. Multiple locations, pappasbros.com

STEAK 48

With a lengthy liquor menu featuring whiskey, scotch, tequila, cognac and wines, choosing your steak is only half the battle at this Houston steakhouse. Premium steak cuts include filet mignon, dry-aged bone-in ribeye, Australian Wagyu filet, and New York strip, among others. Top off your meal with a touch of luxury by adding truffle butter, sauteed blue cheese, chef-style burrata, crispy shrimp or black truffle sauteed Maine lobster to the top of your steak. 4444 Westheimer Rd, steak48.com

TORO TORO

Visit celebrity chef Richard Sandoval’s moody steakhouse to experience Pan-Latin flavors inspired by Japanese and Spanish cuisine. On the menu, explore a variety of steaks, like a prime tomahawk, center cut filet mignon, and cowboy prime ribeye, or try something more adventurous like the South Texas antelope tenderloin or the grilled tiger prawns. On the beverage menu, indulge in a variety of Latin wines and Latin cocktails. 1300 Lamar St, torotorohouston.com

TONY’S

While you might not expect an Italian restaurant on our list, we promise you can’t go wrong at Tony’s! At this white-tablecloth restaurant, expect high-end Italian dishes mixed with meticulously cooked meats, seafood and more. As for our go-to order? We’re between the USDA prime filet mignon, made Tony’s Way or tuffled, and the 55-day dry-aged ribeye. Whatever you choose, make sure to add on signature sides like roman artichoke agile e olio, pommes soufflées, mushroom of the woods or asparagus. 3755 Richmond Ave., tonyshouston.com

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