Best steak in Los Angeles

69 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles

Taylor's draws strong support for an old-school steak dinner without the splurge associated with LA's higher-end steakhouses. Diners who specify an outlet repeatedly name Koreatown. Diners praise the London broil and culotte, and several advise choosing a downstairs booth. The qualification is the steak itself: some find the cuts tough or merely fine, even while enjoying the room and drinks. It is a stronger consensus pick for atmosphere and value than an uncontested choice for LA's finest steak.

Koreatown

54 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/LosAngeles, r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Gwen is repeatedly recommended for steak. One diner praises both the ribeye and New York strip, while others specifically recommend the ribeye. Commenters suggest the kitchen counter, and another singles out the cocktails. The enthusiasm is not unanimous: diners report underwhelming steaks, uneven visits and prices that feel high, and a repeat visitor says quality declined across their visits.

50 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Steak 48 draws broad support for a polished, modern steakhouse dinner in Beverly Hills. A diner specifically praises the ribeye cap, and other commenters rank its steak highly or recommend it for a celebration. The reservations are about value and expectations: one diner found the menu less special than hoped, another calls it expensive, and a commenter reports difficulty getting a reservation. Those are reported experiences, not a claim about current booking availability.

Beverly Hills

40 people recommend, 16 warn against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Smoke House is a divisive Burbank steakhouse pick: supporters value the old-school atmosphere and relative affordability, while critics question the food. A diner enjoyed the filet mignon, and others recommend the prime rib, but several reports describe disappointing steaks, weak sides or meals they would not repeat. The cheese bread and historic feel receive praise without settling that disagreement. A commenter advises booking ahead during busy holiday periods; this is a past recommendation, not verified current availability.

Burbank

33 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles

Dear John's pairs steak recommendations with a distinctly cozy, old-school room in Culver City. Diners praise the ribeye and filet, and several describe the atmosphere as an important part of the appeal. The support is stronger than the criticism, but not absolute: one diner sees it as a solid neighborhood dinner rather than a destination, another finds it pricey and very dark, and one disagrees with the enthusiastic food praise. The steak-and-setting combination is the draw, not an uncontested best-in-city claim.

Culver City

30 people recommend, 6 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles

Mastro's is recommended across its LA outlets, with Beverly Hills the outlet most often named. A Beverly Hills diner praises the bone-in ribeye, another describes a lively room, and a third distinguishes the louder upstairs space from the quieter downstairs. That is branch-specific testimony, not a description of every outlet. The brand also draws substantial criticism over value, flavor and perceived decline, including diners who would choose another steakhouse. Its support is real, but the showy atmosphere is part of what divides opinion.

Beverly Hills

29 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

CUT attracts strong steak recommendations: diners call it a favorite, with one naming its steak the best they have had in LA. The Beverly Hills restaurant is also described as an expensive, higher-end experience. The dissent is worth retaining: a diner reports incorrectly cooked steaks, others found visits forgettable or underwhelming, and another liked the rest of the meal more than the steak. It is a well-supported splurge option, but not one whose steak execution or value everyone agrees on.

Beverly Hills

29 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Matū's Beverly Hills steak dinner draws praise for its tasting-menu experience and ribeye, with some diners describing the set dinner as good value. There are clear caveats: diners disliked how rare their steaks arrived, another found the steaks thinly sliced and underseasoned, and a visitor found the close tables unsuitable for lingering. One diner enjoyed the food but would not return because of the automatic gratuity. The support for its steak is substantial, but not unanimous.

Beverly Hills

27 people recommendvia r/pasadena, r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Houston's recommendations concentrate on the Hawaiian ribeye, with two diners pairing it with a loaded baked potato. The recommendations span LA, with Pasadena repeatedly named, although not every diner specifies an outlet. A Pasadena diner praises the food, drinks, atmosphere and service, while another commenter considers its steak better value than a nearby alternative. Some describe it as affordable for a steak dinner, but another expects a higher price point. That is relative value discussion, not a budget-menu promise.

Pasadena

27 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Chi Spacca stands out for a sharing-style steak rather than a conventional individual order. Commenters describe the bistecca fiorentina as a large dry-aged, bone-in porterhouse; two say it is challenging for two diners, while others suggest sharing with a larger group. The caveats are the expense and the cut: a commenter disputes recommendations of it for ribeye specifically. Support for its steak is strong, but that should not be mistaken for evidence of every cut or a current menu guarantee.

24 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Carlitos Gardel on Melrose draws repeated steak recommendations, and one diner specifically praises its rib eye cap. Diners also describe a cozy or intimate room, with another praising the wine list. The qualifications are narrower than a broad rejection: a visitor likes the small restaurant but doubts it serves the best steak available, and another recommends its steak and fries while distinguishing it from a classic steak-frites spot. Its appeal is a smaller, characterful steak dinner rather than unanimous top billing.

Melrose

23 people recommendvia r/pasadena, r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Arroyo Chop House has a strong Pasadena steak consensus, with a diner choosing it for celebration dinners and others recommending its traditional steaks. A ribeye request also brings explicit recommendations for this restaurant. One diner calls Arroyo the best steak they have had but also very expensive. Another recommends it alongside nearby alternatives while putting Alexander's meat slightly ahead. The support is substantial, but diners differ on whether it is their first choice and on the value of the meal.

Pasadena

23 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Camphor's steak-frites dinner draws both enthusiastic recommendations and direct criticism. Supporters praise the steak and, in one account, the value of the multi-course meal; critics describe chewy meat, unremarkable fries or a disappointing special-event dinner. One diner enjoyed a later regular-menu visit more than the steak-frites event. Sources describe different schedules for the event, so neither a weekly timetable nor current availability is asserted here. The disagreement is about the steak experience itself, not just the restaurant's reputation.

22 people recommend, 13 warn against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Tam O'Shanter draws divided opinions. Supporters recommend its prime rib and old-school Atwater Village atmosphere; critics describe disappointing food, poor value or visits they would not repeat. Some diners like the room more than the meal, while others remain enthusiastic about both. One diner prefers its more laid-back feel to a formal steakhouse dinner. The disagreement makes it an atmosphere-led, contested choice rather than a unanimous recommendation for the food.

Atwater Village

20 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles

Nick + Stef's is a repeated downtown steak recommendation, with a diner calling it their favorite steak in LA and another enjoying a meal built around dry-aged ribeye and wagyu New York strip. The negative reports concern execution: diners criticize steaks that missed the requested doneness, and another liked the food but found the service very poor. The balance favors the steakhouse, while leaving room for those specific disappointments rather than suggesting consistently flawless meals.

DTLA

20 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Dunsmoor's ribeye is the recurring steak recommendation, with diners praising the cut and its bone-marrow accompaniment. It also attracts suggestions for a large sharing steak, rather than only conventional steakhouse dining. The dissent is explicit: diners describe the ribeye as underwhelming or unremarkable, and a fan of the restaurant doubts it is LA's best steak. A commenter reports difficulty booking, while others suggest calling or trying a walk-in; these past suggestions are not a guarantee of getting a table.

18 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Petit Trois is repeatedly recommended for steak frites, with several diners praising the dish and a commenter singling out the filet mignon. Recommendations cover the brand around LA, and a Sherman Oaks diner specifically praises the steak frites; not every diner names an outlet. Supporters favor the steak even when they dislike the burger. The caveats include a diner who found it good rather than the best and a commenter who criticizes the fries as prepackaged, a reported claim rather than a verified preparation fact.

14 people recommendvia r/pasadena, r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Alexander's Steakhouse in Pasadena is repeatedly recommended for traditional steak, with one diner praising its very rare wagyu and sides. Another commenter puts its meat slightly ahead of nearby alternatives. The trade-off is the expense: diners describe it as a high-end or costly meal, and a visitor who liked the food would choose somewhere else for a birthday outing. The support is for this Pasadena steakhouse, not a transfer from its better-known Northern California location.

Pasadena

14 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

HMS Bounty is a recurring suggestion for an affordable steak dinner in a worn but characterful room. A diner calls the baseball steak excellent, another recommends it alongside the filet, and a commenter describes it as a favorite place for steak and a martini. The room's dive-bar feel is part of the appeal rather than evidence of fine dining. Most recommendations are brief, with value and character more prominent than detailed comparisons of cuts.

14 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Baltaire's Brentwood steak recommendations include praise for the ribeye and a New York steak with fries. One diner enjoys the food and atmosphere, while another describes a louder, party-like scene. The criticism is substantial: diners call the food average or overpriced, and a repeat visitor considers it solid without fully satisfying serious steak expectations. Its food has supporters, but the disagreement makes it a qualified rather than unanimous luxury-steak recommendation.

Brentwood

13 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles

Fleming's is recommended across its LA outlets, with downtown and Pasadena both named. Commenters repeatedly discuss a tomahawk dinner deal as good value, while other diners simply recommend the steakhouse. The qualification is consistency: one diner found the deal's steak noticeably weaker than usual, and another likes the sides but finds the steak lackluster. The deal is a reported past experience, not a promise of a current weekday offer or identical execution at each outlet.

La Live

13 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

American Beauty's Venice outlet combines steak recommendations with praise for relative value. Diners single out the teres cut, hanger and ribeye, but the praise is not uniform across cuts: one likes the ribeye and appetizers while finding other steaks disappointing. Another thinks it is among the better westside options but still only okay. A Venice visitor describes a small interior and mostly outdoor seating, a branch-specific account rather than a statement about every outlet.

Venice

12 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

BOA draws steak recommendations around LA, including its West Hollywood outlet; not every diner specifies a branch. Commenters recommend that branch, and a diner praises a steak meal along with the sides and bread. One visitor finds it a good choice for out-of-town guests despite the expense. There is meaningful dissent: two commenters call the food poor, while another gives a more moderate account of the portions. That diner thinks a full meal is possible without describing the servings as especially generous.

West Hollywood

12 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/LosAngeles, r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Ruth's Chris draws recommendations around LA, with Woodland Hills explicitly suggested for steak; not every diner names an outlet. A commenter specifically suggests that branch for filet mignon, while other diners praise the chain as a steak option. The caveats are cost and differentiation: one finds it little better than other steakhouses, another prefers Fleming's, and commenters question whether a full meal fits a tight budget. No other outlet's service or experience is presented as a fact about Woodland Hills.

11 people recommendvia r/LosAngeles, r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

M Grill is repeatedly named in requests for a Brazilian steakhouse, with several independent commenters choosing it over other options. A visitor describes an elegant dinner and a pleasant layout, while another commenter considers the meal stronger than a competing Brazilian steakhouse. Most recommendations are brief and do not identify a particular cut. Its support is clearest for the Brazilian-steakhouse experience overall, rather than a detailed consensus around an individual steak preparation.

9 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles, r/steak

Lawry's recommendations focus on prime rib, with diners also praising its steaks in steakhouse discussions. One commenter calls it the best steakhouse they have tried, and another describes the old-school dining experience as part of the appeal. A diner particularly values the table-carved prime rib, while others simply name the restaurant when asked where to go for steak. The recommendations are strongest for the prime-rib experience, without establishing one universally preferred individual steak cut.

9 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles

Violet Bistro is repeatedly recommended for steak frites in Westwood. One diner praises the steak au poivre and fries after visiting, while other commenters single out the peppercorn sauce and atmosphere. A diner describes the outdoor patio enthusiastically. The praise has qualifications: one calls it a top classic steak-frites choice while preferring other cuts elsewhere, and another likes it without claiming it is LA's best. The sauce has broader support than any claim of universal superiority.

8 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Taix draws repeated recommendations for steak frites, with diners praising the au poivre version and a generously sized skirt steak. Commenters also enjoy its old-school atmosphere and relative affordability. The distinction is style rather than a simple thumbs-down: one diner likes the skirt steak but does not consider it a classic steak-frites experience, while another calls it solid without claiming it is the best. Those reservations sit alongside, rather than erase, the positive recommendations.

8 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Fia Steak is a repeated steakhouse suggestion, although most recommendations provide little detail. The richest first-hand account praises the ribeye and New York steak au poivre, the open-kitchen seating and the overall celebratory meal. Another diner frames it as a splurge choice for steak. That detailed account remains one person's experience; the wider consensus supports considering the restaurant, not treating every preparation, seat or service detail as a verified current feature.

8 people recommendvia r/pasadena, r/FoodLosAngeles

The Royce at the Langham in Pasadena is repeatedly recommended for steak. A diner particularly praises the filet, another likes the Béarnaise sauce, and a commenter suggests it when asked about wood-fired steak. The main qualification is cost, which more than one diner describes as high. One visitor suggests enjoying the hotel grounds before dinner; that remains personal advice rather than a promise about access, reservations or the current menu.

8 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Meat on Ocean's Santa Monica supporters praise its steakhouse atmosphere, with a diner describing ocean views and another enjoying the house-aged cuts. A visitor also reports a successful larger-group meal. The food consensus is not unanimous: two commenters criticize it directly in a steakhouse discussion. The views and lively feel are part of the appeal, but do not remove the disagreement over the steak dinner. Its supporters favor the setting as well as the food, rather than agreeing on one preferred cut.

Santa Monica

7 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Jar is repeatedly suggested in steak requests, including a diner who names it among the restaurants they choose when they want steak. Another commenter praises the food, while a more qualified account recalls its earlier reputation and notes that it is discussed less often now. Most recommendations name the restaurant without identifying a cut. The recommendations favor Jar as a steak option without agreement on a particular cut; one commenter only tentatively suggests trying a walk-in.

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Dan Tana's attracts steak recommendations despite not being a conventional steakhouse. Diners mention its New York steak and Steak Sinatra, and a commenter calls it their favorite steak in LA. The dissent is specific: one diner reports repeated disappointment with the steak, while another finds the atmosphere difficult to tolerate. It is a characterful steak option with clear critics, not evidence for a universally preferred cut or a current special.

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Golden Bull's Santa Monica steak recommendations include a diner suggesting it as a more modestly priced dinner and another calling it a personal favorite in a steak-frites discussion. The latter stops short of claiming it is the best, while a different commenter argues that better options exist. Several diners explicitly name Santa Monica. The appeal is a local steakhouse alternative, with qualified enthusiasm rather than unanimous top-of-city status.

Santa Monica

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/LosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles, r/FoodLosAngeles

Colombo's in Eagle Rock is repeatedly recommended for a more affordable, old-school steak dinner. A commenter praises the steaks and atmosphere, while another describes classic red booths and manageable prices. The caveat is food quality: a diner finds the cooking underwhelming and prefers the martinis. Most diners who name a neighborhood specify Eagle Rock. The restaurant is a character-and-value recommendation with a retained dissenting view.

Eagle Rock

6 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

The Galley on Main Street in Santa Monica draws steak recommendations alongside praise for its quirky, dive-like atmosphere. A diner singles out the bone-in tomahawk as particularly good value, and a regular describes ordering the plank special or tomahawk while enjoying the room. Other commenters suggest it for an affordable steak dinner, mostly without detailed comparisons. The appeal is a casual steak-and-atmosphere combination, not a detailed consensus on every cut or a guarantee of current offerings.

Santa Monica

6 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles

Sizzler draws steak recommendations around LA, including the Vermont and Fourth Street outlet; not every diner names a branch. The recurring attraction is relative affordability: a diner reports satisfying steak-and-potato meals, and another found a steak better than its price suggested. A commenter explicitly favors the Vermont outlet, but the other experiences do not all name it. These sources support a modest steak option, not a claim that every branch is identical or that it matches a premium steakhouse.

6 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles

South Beverly Grill is repeatedly named in steak and steak-frites requests. One diner praises the filet with fries, another recommends the steak-frites style, and a commenter calls the food and service consistent. A separate diner recommends the New York strip while explicitly qualifying its availability. The recommendations are positive but often short, and the New York strip suggestion explicitly comes with an availability caveat.

6 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles

Larsen's draws steak recommendations across the Valley, including Woodland Hills and Encino; not every diner names an outlet. A commenter explicitly likes both Woodland Hills and Encino, and another reports a meal that exceeded expectations. Other sources favor it for food over a fashionable scene, but those experiences are not all specific to Woodland Hills. Cost is the qualification: a commenter calls it expensive, while another suggests conservative ordering might keep it within a budget. That is tentative advice, not a budget-dining guarantee.

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

George Petrelli's in Culver City is repeatedly suggested for a steak dinner, with commenters describing it as good or the quality they want. The recommendations are mostly brief rather than detailed accounts of particular cuts. One diner strongly disagrees and would choose another restaurant, while a source notes the Culver City drive may not suit everyone. A rough price estimate is not used to assign a price band or establish current value.

Culver City

5 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

LaLa's draws steak recommendations across its LA outlets, including Studio City, downtown and Melrose. A Studio City commenter specifically favors the skirt steak entraña, while another diner praises the filet at Melrose and a separate source describes the downtown outlet as casual and relatively affordable. Those branch-specific experiences remain separate rather than becoming promises about Studio City. Other commenters recommend the brand for steak frites, making this a modest, cut-led option rather than a high-end steakhouse consensus.

5 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Perch is suggested in steak-frites discussions, with a diner describing the steak and fries as a decent choice. Another names it among their favorite steak-frites options and praises the dirty martini. Other independent recommendations are brief, and sources place the restaurant downtown. The recommendations favor it for steak frites, but most are short and do not identify a particular cut.

5 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles

Zizou's Lincoln Heights recommendations focus on steak frites. One diner likes the hanger steak, another praises the peppercorn sauce, and a third enjoys the steak's mineral, iron-like flavor. Other replies simply name or endorse the restaurant in steak-frites discussions. This is a small but specific positive consensus, not evidence for broader menu claims, ingredients beyond what sources name or an unqualified best-in-city title.

Lincoln Heights

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskLosAngeles, r/FoodLosAngeles

Chez Jay's Santa Monica recommendations lean as much on character as on steak. A diner praises the steak and barside atmosphere, and others name it in requests for an affordable steak dinner or a distinctive steakhouse. The qualifications are plain: one commenter recommends going for the vibe rather than expecting the best food, and another found a visit expensive. It is a small, atmosphere-led consensus with dissent, not a claim of unrivaled steak quality.

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles

Monsieur Marcel at the Original Farmers Market receives repeated steak-frites recommendations. Diners praise the steak, with one describing a thick New York steak and crisp, thin fries. A visitor who discovered the restaurant during a market trip calls the steak excellent and would return. The direct criticism comes from a diner who found the steak frites mediocre and disappointing for the expense. It is a small positive consensus with a clear dissenting account, not universal agreement on value.

Original Farmers Market

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles

Zinqué draws steak-frites recommendations around LA, with Broadway explicitly named; not every diner specifies an outlet. Diners praise the dish, and one singles out the peppercorn sauce, but one explicitly says they have not tried enough alternatives to call it the best, and another considers it a decent choice depending on the occasion. One commenter directly rejects Zinqué and advises avoiding it. Support is positive overall, not unanimous, and not every positive account is specific to downtown.