Best steak in Houston

131 people recommend, 26 warn against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood, X

Many people recommend Pappas Bros. Steakhouse for steak in Houston, and many praise the steak, with others praising the wine list and the atmosphere. It is named across both its Houston locations; most who pick one choose Westheimer, and several say the downtown location is less impressive. Others were underwhelmed, and some say it does not rank as Houston's best steakhouse.

Westheimer

47 people recommend, 23 warn against itvia r/steak, r/HoustonFood, r/houston, X

More people who weighed in recommend Taste of Texas than warn against it, and several praise its steaks, its salad bar and its atmosphere. Several others call the steak ordinary rather than top-tier, and several say Pappas Bros. is better. Some call it overrated, and a couple call it a tourist spot.

43 people recommend, 9 warn against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood, X

Most people who weighed in recommend Steak 48, and several praise the food and the service. One diner recommends the bone-in ribeye, and another suggests asking for the ribeye cap, which they say is off the menu. A few diners find the room loud, and one advises booking ahead when it is busy. Several others find the steak only average or worse, and one finds the room sterile and corporate.

River Oaks Galleria Area

37 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Most people who weighed in recommend Doris Metropolitan, and several praise the steak itself, with one calling it the best steak they have had in the city. One diner mentions in-house dry aging and a wide choice of cuts, and two diners enjoy the steak tartare. A few people find it suited to date nights and special occasions. On the other side, one diner found the experience underwhelming, one found the tartare bland and the steak overly salty, and a couple of diners say the tables are so close that nearby parties can overhear conversations.

Montrose

32 people recommend, 10 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Many people recommend B&B Butchers as a steak pick, and a couple say it offers dry-aged steak. A few diners found the dining room crowded and loud, and many found it disappointing, with a couple saying the steak was over-salted or came out at the wrong doneness. Opinion is split.

Washington Ave

19 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Most people who weighed in recommend Chama Gaucha, and many rank it above Fogo de Chao. One regular diner says it is consistently excellent. One diner says quality has slipped, and one commenter notes it gets crowded.

17 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood, X

Most people who weighed in recommend Georgia James, and a couple of diners praise its steaks, with one calling its porterhouse the best steak in the city. One diner likes the upstairs bar for drinks before or after dinner. Several people mention an ownership change, and a few say it is no longer as good; another found a newer location good rather than great.

14 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Most commenters recommend Brenner's on the Bayou, and a few describe its setting as romantic. Several diners praise the steak or food, and one recalls an anniversary dinner that stayed memorable, especially the Brussels sprouts. A couple of others say the steak is mediocre.

12 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Most people who weighed in recommend Vic & Anthony's, and a few praise the steak or the food quality. A couple of diners say they prefer it to Pappas Bros., and one places it among the high-end Houston steakhouses. One commenter says to avoid it.

11 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Many people recommend Guard & Grace, and one calls it fantastic, praising its steak and seafood. Another diner calls the filet flight top notch. One person calls the downtown dining room stunning.

Downtown

10 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Many people recommend Prime 131 as a steakhouse in Houston, and two diners place it on 11th near Ella or in the Heights. Several describe the space as beautiful, upscale or loft-like, and one says the food is great and guests range from dressed up to casual. Another visitor rated a recent visit very highly.

10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Many diners praise the steak at Del Frisco's, and a couple of them single out the dry-aged steak. One commenter says to avoid it. Two diners say quality has slipped from its past standard, though one of them adds that it is fine now. Two diners mention the Galleria branch, where one finds it quiet and nice.

Galleria

10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Many diners recommend The Capital Grille, and one who had the filet says it was cooked perfectly with a great crust. One diner recommends the tenderloin salad and rates the steak plates highly, while another calls the restaurant excellent. One diner names it as their usual Restaurant Weeks steak pick. One diner says the steaks are good but finds the sides and non-steak dishes like lamb chops stronger, and another commenter is far less impressed.

10 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood, X

Many people recommend Perry's as a steakhouse to try, and several say the pork chop is the dish to order. One diner calls it a dependable second for steak, and another says the steaks are fine but the chop is the reason to go. On the other side, one diner finds the pork chop overdone, one calls the place overrated, and one says quality has declined. Perry's has more than one Houston outlet, and commenters name the Memorial, Baybrook and south-side locations.

9 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood

Many people recommend Credence, and several call it delicious, wonderful or amazing. One diner calls it one of the best steak spots in town right now, and another finds its steaks top-notch. A commenter believes it serves a picanha steak, and one diner suggests booking ahead. Another commenter notes it is pretty far west.

9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Most people who weighed in recommend State of Grace, and several praise its steak, including a filet mignon one diner ranks among the city's best. One commenter suggests the hearth-fired steak, and one says the steaks and seafood are wonderful. One diner who once loved its Gulf-coast menu says there is no reason to return since the menu changed.

7 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood

Many commenters recommend Turner's Cut as a steak option in Houston, and one lists it among their top three. Another calls it excellent for the area they asked about.

7 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Many commenters recommend Brennan's of Houston when asked for steakhouses, though it is a Creole and Cajun restaurant rather than a steakhouse. One commenter rates its filet mignon above many steakhouses', and one diner enjoyed a chef's-choice meal at the kitchen table.

7 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood

Commenters recommend EZ's Liquor Lounge for Monday steak night. One diner describes the meal as a ribeye with potato and salad, and another says the steak is dry aged. A different diner describes a sous vide strip with mash and salad, with butter and sauce options.

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Commenters recommend Tourao, a Brazilian steakhouse with a range of meats, which has locations in Montrose and Katy. One diner finds the Montrose location romantic at dinner, and another recalls a past lunch special with picanha and other beef cuts. One commenter finds the salad bar hard to skip before the meat, and one was mildly underwhelmed.

6 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood

Diners recommend Rainbow Lodge when asked for steakhouses, and a few praise its outdoor area, patio or atmosphere. One commenter says its vibe is unmatched, another finds the menu interesting and has liked everything ordered, and one calls it a very special place with no equal in town.

6 people recommendvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

People recommend Under the Volcano for steak, and the praise centers on its Monday steak night. One diner says the steak is charcoal grilled, and another calls the Monday option there always great. One diner who has eaten there says it is their favorite Monday steak night, and one commenter is unsure which day the steak night falls on.