Best steak in Austin

115 people recommend, 9 warn against itvia r/austinfood

Many people name Jeffrey's as a top pick for steak in Austin, and several say its steak is among the best they have had. Diners describe a nice atmosphere and attentive service, and several praise the wine list. Not everyone agrees: one diner found it pricey and not especially good, another liked the ribeye but was let down by the house sauce and mashed potatoes, and one felt the aging was too strong for their taste.

88 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/austinfood

Many diners name J. Carver's as their top pick for steak in Austin, and many praise the steak itself, with one diner singling out the bone-in filet. Several say the bar is a strong spot to eat, including for a solo meal, and a few call the meal pricey. One diner rates the steak good but prefers the fish, one found the steak overly salty, and another was disappointed by undercooked steaks and loud music.

Downtown

74 people recommend, 16 warn against itvia r/austinfood

Many people recommend ALC, formerly Austin Land & Cattle, as a relaxed, old-school Austin steakhouse, and several praise the steaks. Many call it good value, many praise the happy hour, and several single out the bar. Some find it pricey, several say the steaks fall short, and several were unhappy with the service or the meal. A few say it gets busy with out-of-town visitors during legislative sessions.

71 people recommend, 9 warn against itvia r/austinfood

Most people recommend it for steak, and several point to the marinated ribeye. One says the steak has never been wrong for them, and several recommend the bar seats for eating alone. One diner found the marinated ribeye's flavors intense but said the doneness missed the medium rare they asked for, and a few people say the food is only fine and not worth a special trip for visitors. Another person calls it a good but ordinary steakhouse.

55 people recommend, 11 warn against itvia r/steak, r/austinfood, r/Austin

Texas Roadhouse is recommended as a budget-friendly steakhouse chain, and most diners who name it do not say which Austin outlet they mean. Many say it is hard to beat for the money, and a couple say they have never left disappointed. Others are less convinced: one says steak quality steps down from premium steakhouses, and another says the prime rib is steadiest while other steaks tend to miss on doneness. Several people are more critical, with one calling it diner-level next to the steakhouse they remember.

48 people recommendvia r/austinfood

Many diners recommend the steak dinner at LeRoy and Lewis, a barbecue restaurant that serves steak on certain nights, and several single out the porterhouse as the highlight. Several call it among the best steaks they have had, and a couple say the smoked steak and fries is a good casual option. The main downside is that reservations are hard to get, and several find the meal pricey.

48 people recommend, 11 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/austinfood

Most diners recommend Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, recommended across its Austin outlets; those who name one mention the Domain or downtown. Several point to the pork chop as a highlight, one diner names the filet with bleu and another the coffee crusted steak. Some are less impressed: one calls it overrated, another finds the steak underwhelming for a pricey spot, and a couple of diners were disappointed by a ribeye.

Domain

40 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/austinfood

People recommend Carve for steak, and a couple who name an outlet mean The Grove. Several point to its specials, and a couple single out the smoked strip. Several note it is a chain, and a couple find the atmosphere fun. Less favorable views include one diner who calls it average, another who says the food is not good, and one who would not recommend it. One diner rates the steak as decent but mostly likes the apps and sides.

The Grove

32 people recommend, 1 warns against itcounted across its outletsvia r/austinfood

Many commenters recommend Eddie V's across its Austin outlets; those who name one mention the downtown spot or the Arboretum one. Several diners praise its steaks, and one reports no bad steak there. A couple of people say the downtown bar has live music. Dissent includes one commenter who finds its steaks not as good as Jeffrey's, and one diner who says the room looks a bit worn but doesn't mind.

Downtown

30 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/austinfood, X

Most people recommend Dean's, which sits in the JW Marriott hotel, and several praise its service. One diner ranks the steak above Jeffrey's, another finds a filet cooked just right, and a third calls it the best steakhouse they have tried. The caveats matter: one diner says the steak was not cooked to order, one calls the food inconsistent, and a couple of people find the atmosphere less impressive.

29 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/austinfood

Most people who weighed in recommend Estancia, a Brazilian steakhouse, and many praise its service. One diner's usual order is the bottom sirloin, while another reports that a bacon-wrapped filet was replaced by a bacon-wrapped sirloin on their visit. Several diners find the meat uneven or below Casa do Brasil's, and two diners call it good but pricey.

The Arboretum

28 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/austinfood

Most diners recommend Red Ash, and many praise the steak itself, with one diner calling it the best steak in Austin. The menu includes dry-aged steaks, a tomahawk and a New York strip. Reservations are hard to get, and several diners say so, though one suggests the bar as a way in. Two diners find it pricey, and one says the hype is overblown, with a steak that is only middling.

26 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/austinfood

Most diners recommend Bob's Steak & Chop House, and many mention the downtown location. A few diners say it works well for dining alone, with the bar and upstairs area singled out, and one diner calls its black and blue filets the best. A couple of diners describe it as pricey, and one diner says they do not care for it.

Downtown

24 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/austinfood

Most people recommend BOA Steakhouse, and one diner who has tried the other suggested steakhouses calls it the top steak spot in Austin. Another ranks the wagyu flight as the best steak they have had, several praise the service, and a couple recommend the tableside Caesar salad. Downsides include that a few would pick another steakhouse, such as J Carver's, over it, and several find it pricey for what they got. One diner was unimpressed by the steak on a visit and won't return.

W 6th

22 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/austinfood

Many diners see Longhorn Steakhouse as good value, and a few say a filet or ribeye with sides is a budget-friendly meal. Some diners find it solid, and one says a filet came out cooked perfectly. Longhorn is a chain, and most who name it do not say which outlet they mean. Overall, people lean toward recommending it for a budget-friendly steak, though diners note it is a chain. A few diners are less impressed: one found a porterhouse tough, chewy and unevenly cooked, another dislikes the place, and one calls it a notch below other steakhouses but still fine.

20 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/austinfood

Many people recommend Justine's, and several diners call its steak frites solid or excellent. A few praise the atmosphere, and one diner who calls it their go-to says the meals are consistently good. Another calls the steak frites decent and suggests waiting for the bar, while one feels the new crew and vibe mean it isn't the same as before. Three diners warn against it, citing pricing for what it delivers and bland food.

19 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/austinfood

Several diners put Casa do Brasil first among Austin's Brazilian steakhouses, and several praise the quality of its meat, with one diner calling the picanha memorable. Diners also single out the grilled pineapple and the salad bar. Caveats include a few diners who call the service poor, one diner who found the meat unseasoned, and another who found it mostly overcooked. One diner found it pricey and fancy.

18 people recommendvia r/austinfood

Most diners recommend Saltgrass for steak, and several say it is good value. Two diners single out the ribeye, with one finding it tender, and two people say it works well for takeout. One diner found the black and blue steak handled well. On the downside, a few diners call the food okay at best, and a couple find the cowboy decor and vibe a drawback.

18 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/austinfood

Most people recommend Truluck's, and several commenters praise the service. Many people praise the steaks, and one diner also calls the cocktails very good and the dining room their favorite. Caveats: a couple of commenters feel it leans more toward seafood, and two others are negative: one says the place has declined and another says it lacks good cuts.

Downtown

17 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/austinfood

Several commenters recommend Dai Due for steak, and one diner calls its ribeye phenomenal and a worthy splurge. Several describe it as a unique experience, and a couple recommend it for visitors and a couple for solo diners, though one notes it is not really a steakhouse. One commenter loves the pork steaks, and another says it is good for dry-aged and more exotic meats. Cautions include one commenter's view that the pork is better than the beef.

17 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/austinfood

Many commenters recommend Hopfield's, and several point to the steak frites, with one diner calling it solid and budget-friendly. One diner rates the tartare among their favorites in Austin, and another praises the sauce on the steak frites. A couple of commenters suggest sitting at the bar. The caveats: one diner says the steak frites has gotten worse and won't go back, and another calls the place alright but finds the cut not very fine.

Guadalupe

17 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/austinfood

Many diners recommend J Prime, and several praise its service. A few diners rank it first among the steakhouses they know, and one says it served the best steak they have had. Two diners mention its happy hour, and one loves the bar but finds the restaurant itself just okay. Some are less impressed: one diner found it underwhelming, one felt it tries too hard to feel upscale, and another liked it but found it too busy for a quiet dinner.

Downtown

16 people recommendvia r/austinfood

Jacoby's is recommended for steak by several diners, with one noting that the restaurant raises and ages its own beef, and one liking the steak frites. A few people mention its Thursday steak deal, and one describes it as not super fancy. One diner finds the steak basic and the fries unseasoned, though they concede the value is good. Overall, diners recommend it.

16 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/austinfood

Most people who weigh in lean positive, and several praise the views, with a few liking the patio and a few finding it kid-friendly. The food is mixed: one diner praises the cold smoked filet, while many people were unimpressed overall and one reports both standout and forgettable meals. A couple of people say better options are downtown.

15 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/austinfood

Many diners recommend III Forks, with several calling it excellent, incredible or amazing, and one diner says every meal there has been good. One diner praises both the service and the steaks, another says one of its steaks ranks among the best they have eaten, and a diner finds the wagyu very tasty. A couple of diners pick it for a fancier, upscale night out, and two diners describe it as pricey. A couple of diners call it solid or pretty good.

14 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/austinfood

Most people recommend The Roaring Fork, and one commenter says the wood-fire filet at the Stone Lake location is very good. Opinions on steak there differ: a diner who ordered medium-rare ribeyes there found them tough and lightly crusted and said they will not order steak there again.

Stone Lake

13 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/austinfood

Many diners recommend The Capital Grille, and a couple of them praise its service. One diner who visited the downtown location ranks it among their top steak meals in Austin, and two diners say the bar works well for dining alone. Two diners find it pricey, and one diner advises against going.

Downtown

13 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/austinfood

Most visitors recommend The Kimberly, and one diner says the steak was great. Several diners praise the service and the atmosphere, and several call the food good, though two diners find it just okay. Many visitors compare it with J Carver, and one diner calls the cocktails excellent while another found them disappointing. One diner calls it pricey.

12 people recommendvia r/austinfood

Many diners call the steak plates at Texas Chili Parlor good value, and several specifically praise the steak and enchilada plate. Several describe the ribeye or the plate as very good. Another says dim red lighting made it hard to judge how cooked the steak was.

12 people recommendvia r/austinfood

Many commenters recommend Hestia, and several single out its steak, including a dry-aged ribeye on the bone that one commenter calls exceptional. One diner who ate there says the steaks have an open-fire flavor, though it isn't a classic steakhouse, while another says the wood fire and smoke come through in the food. One commenter calls it a more distinctive dining experience.

11 people recommendvia r/austinfood

Lamberts is a barbecue restaurant that several people recommend for steak. Several people single out the hanger steak, and a few point to the ribeye, including a smoked version and a coffee-rubbed one. One diner finds it very pricey, and another says the steak selection feels narrow. One diner who used to love its steaks wonders whether quality has slipped.

10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/austinfood

Aris is a downtown restaurant that many commenters recommend. One diner found the tenderloin special well cooked and seasoned and called nearly everything they ordered exceptional, though the sides were underwhelming. Another diner enjoyed a single visit but could not point to anything specific that stood out.

10 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/austinfood

People recommend Buenos Aires Cafe, and one visitor says it seems like a hidden gem that has stayed consistently great. Two diners praise the steak: one calls the filet mignon the best they have had, and another says it is wonderful and more budget-friendly than other spots. One visitor says the food has declined and advises against going.

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/austinfood

Most people recommend Josephine House, particularly its steak night, a set dinner with prime steak and fries, an appetizer and dessert. One diner calls the steak night their favorite despite being pricey, and a commenter calls the steak dinner excellent value with fantastic food. Another diner warns that reservations are booked well ahead.

6 people recommendvia r/austinfood

Several commenters recommend Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, and a few diners single out its steak for praise. One diner who has eaten at the Domain location reports no disappointing meals, while another calls it the only answer for steak but notes that takeout steak loses some quality. Another diner says the bar's happy-hour food is very good.

6 people recommendvia r/austinfood

Several people recommend Ember, and one diner praises the ribeye and tomahawk, while another suggests the wagyu.

5 people recommendvia r/austinfood

Five people recommend Cafe Malta, and a couple of diners say the steak is good, including the hangar steak served with Gorgonzola potatoes. One diner finds the portions decent and the happy hour cocktails budget-friendly, and another calls the place special and under the radar.