Best steak in New Orleans

54 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Doris Metropolitan in the French Quarter is a steakhouse that many diners recommend, and some of them call it the best steak in the city. One diner rates the dry-aged beef as outstanding, and another advises ordering the classified cut. One diner calls it fancier and good for dressing up, another finds it formal, and one describes the room as sleek and modern with a younger crowd. Caveats: a few diners find it pricey, one finds the sides lacking, and some say it has slipped, with one finding the food underwhelming on a recent visit.

French Quarter

53 people recommend, 9 warn against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Crescent City Steakhouse on Broad Street is a classic steakhouse that many diners recommend, and many describe it as old-school or traditional. Many diners praise the steaks, and some find the prices reasonable. Some diners advise booking ahead, some suggest asking for a booth, and some find the sides small or so-so. Several diners rate the steaks as only okay or a step below the top steakhouses, and one diner who ate there recently found the atmosphere and seasoning lacking and would not recommend it.

Broad

44 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

La Boca is an Argentinian steakhouse in the Warehouse District that many diners recommend by name. One diner ranks its steak among the best they have ever eaten, one recommends the tasting menu and the spinalis if it is offered, another praises its cuts, wine and scotch, and one calls the atmosphere lovely and dark. Caveats: one diner found a typical cut fine but unremarkable, one likes it but says it is Argentinian rather than a classic American-style steakhouse, and one finds it pretentious and overrated.

CBD

40 people recommend, 11 warn against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Charlie's Steak House on Dryades Street is a casual, old-school steakhouse that many diners recommend, and several describe it as classic or old-school. Several suggest it as the casual choice, and several call it a great or reliable pick, one noting it costs more than Crescent City. One diner took kids and calls it very kid-friendly. Caveats: a few diners say the steak falls short of the top steakhouses, some call the steak poor, and one found the meat at a dinner not cooked the way they like.

Uptown

35 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Mr. John's on St. Charles Avenue is a steakhouse that many diners recommend. Several describe it as old-school or traditional, and several praise the steak or call it the top steakhouse in town. A couple of diners note that it is more upscale and costs more. One diner recommends it with the crystal onion rings.

St Charles

22 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse in the French Quarter is a steakhouse that many diners recommend. One diner likes splitting a strip steak at the bar. A few diners like sitting at the bar, and a couple praise the atmosphere, one calling it very New York. Caveats: a couple of diners warn against it, one who was bitterly disappointed after a visit and one who found two recent visits disappointing.

French Quarter

19 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Desi Vega's Steakhouse on St. Charles Avenue is a steakhouse that many diners recommend. One diner calls it a sure pick for steak, and another says its prime beef and sides beat Charlie's and Crescent City. A couple of diners suggest it as a traditional, fancy steakhouse, and a couple suggest it mainly for convenience or as a backup if other places are booked. Caveat: one diner found their only visit terrible but wondered if it was an off night.

11 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans

Turtle Bay on Decatur Street comes up when diners ask for a late-night steak, and many recommend it. Some call it a cheap steak, and one points to the ribeye special at the Decatur location. One diner says the steak was the best they have had, eaten very late, while another finds it decent but not top-tier. One diner admits it may not be a true steakhouse.

Decatur

9 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Cafe Degas on Esplanade Avenue is a French bistro that many diners recommend for steak, and several name the steak frites, including a Sunday steak frites deal with fries and red wine. One diner rates the brunch hanger steak and eggs as excellent. A few diners who ate there came away pleased, and a couple find it reasonably priced for steak.

9 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Venezia's on North Carrollton Avenue is an Italian restaurant that many diners recommend for steak. Several praise the steaks, with a couple mentioning the ribeye and one calling the filet the pound-for-pound champ. A couple find it good value, one noting lunch is cheaper still. Caveats: one diner finds service hit-or-miss and no longer goes, one finds the non-steak food uneven, and a couple report bad experiences.

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

The Husky on Freret Street is a restaurant that several diners recommend when asked about steak. One diner lists it as the steak stop in a favorite dinner combination after oysters. One diner had a standout recent meal and praises the Beef Wellington, and one cautions that a table for six may be hard to get at a new, busy spot. Caveat: one diner finds it pricey and soulless and says it is known more for burgers than steaks.

6 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Brasa is a South American steakhouse that several diners recommend, most without saying which location. One diner calls the downtown location across from Caesars classy with a big-city feel and names it their favorite steakhouse in the city, and notes there is also a Metairie location. A couple suggest it as an alternative to Fogo de Chao, and one suggests it for Australian Wagyu. One diner calls it a decent alternative but probably not right for a special occasion.

6 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA

Lilette on Magazine Street is a French restaurant that several diners name when asked for steak outside a steakhouse. One diner singles out a thin-sliced hanger steak as an absolute banger on their last visit, and another says the steak is always outstanding though not cheap.

5 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans

Osteria Lupo on Magazine Street is an Italian restaurant, not a steakhouse, that several diners praise for steak. A couple like the hanger steak, one with fried potatoes. One diner who is not a big steak fan calls the steak perfection, one says the ribeye is very tasty, and one lists it among their picks with a salsa verde note.

5 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans

Rizzuto's Ristorante & Chop House in Lakeview is recommended for steak by several diners, and one names the Lakeview location. A couple praise the spinalis ribeye, one calling it their favorite steak in the city. Little detail is offered beyond the spinalis ribeye.

Lakeview