Best steak in Seattle

64 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle

Asadero is a Mexican-style steakhouse; this entry is its Ballard location, the one most people name. Most people recommend it, and many say the steak is good. A couple single out the vacio, and several call it good value, though one finds the steaks very expensive. Two describe it as more relaxed than a formal steakhouse, one says it doesn't suit a celebratory night, one dislikes the QR-code menu, and one puts another restaurant well above it.

Ballard

61 people recommend, 9 warn against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle

Many people recommend Metropolitan Grill, the downtown steakhouse, and several praise its food or steaks, with one saying it has long been excellent for filet and porterhouse. Several call it classic or old-school, several describe it as fancy or suited to special occasions, and several say it is pricey. Two say it was better in the past or feels dated, and two name El Gaucho or Butcher's Table as the better choice.

Downtown

48 people recommendvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle

Most commenters recommend The Shambles, a northeast Seattle steakhouse that commenters place in Roosevelt, Ravenna or Lake City, and many praise its steaks, with a few calling its steak a standout or among the best they have had. Many describe it as casual rather than fancy, and a few see it as budget-friendly, with one suggesting it if the steak order stays modest. Caveats: one says it doesn't suit a celebratory night, one notes it is 21 and over so may not suit bringing a child, and one notes only a limited number of cuts is offered each night.

Roosevelt

41 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle

Most people recommend The Butcher's Table, and many name it as a favorite or top pick for a steakhouse dinner. Several praise the steak, one likes the moody, cozy vibe, and one singles out a smoked mushroom side. A few find it pricey, two call it decent or solid but not a first choice, and a couple describe poor visits during the COVID period. One says The Shambles beats it on steaks and vibe.

Downtown

35 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle

Many people recommend El Gaucho, the Belltown steakhouse, and many call it good or great. A few describe it as formal or fancy, with one noting white tablecloths, and one ranks its steak second in Seattle behind The Shambles. One praises the tableside Caesar and shared tomahawk. Several note the cost, though a couple point to rewards vouchers and gift cards as ways to ease it. A few were disappointed, with one finding it mediocre for the cost and another unimpressive, and one finds the newer space too glossy.

Belltown

32 people recommend, 9 warn against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle

Many people recommend Jak's Grill for steak; this entry is its West Seattle location, which most who name a branch mean. One found a birthday meal delicious and another calls it their favorite West Seattle steakhouse. Two single out the porterhouse, one recalling an older visit. Several say it used to be better, a few call it pricey now, and a few say portions or sides have shrunk. One found the steak okay but the visit disappointing, one calls it extremely mediocre, and one notes the West Seattle restaurant moved a block to a newer space where the old feel is gone.

West Seattle

26 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle

Most people recommend Flint Creek Cattle Co., the Greenwood steakhouse, and many praise the food, with one saying the steak's taste is near-perfect and another calling the ribeye amazing. One says it suits a nice evening out, and another celebrates birthdays there yearly and finds it consistently exceptional. A few say the price feels fair or lower than downtown steakhouses, while a few say a meal there is pricey. One thinks its meat quality is below most Seattle steakhouses.

Greenwood

8 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle

Many people recommend Red Cow, the Madrona restaurant, as a steak pick, though most give no detail, and a couple call it solid. A few find it pricey, one rates it below average, and one advises skipping it, so weigh those cautions against the recommendations.

7 people recommendvia r/AskSeattle

People recommend Hamdi for steak, and several praise the steak itself. Two rank it the best steak they have had, and another calls it extraordinary. One praises the jus served with the porterhouse. One found the steak good but remembers a lamb sausage dish more, and one notes it isn't a steakhouse in the traditional sense.

6 people recommendvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle

Several people suggest D'La Santa, a Capitol Hill Mexican-style steak place. A couple suggest it for its interesting or different options, one recommends the ribeye and rates the vibe highly, and one liked the generous sides and found the price reasonable. One prefers its carne asada to Asadero's but can't vouch for the steaks.

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskSeattle

Fogo de Chão is an all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse with other locations nearby; this entry is its downtown Seattle restaurant, and most people recommend it. One calls the picanha the real draw, one says the steak is excellent and the room feels more intimate, and one prefers its unlimited beef and lamb to pricier steakhouses. A few describe it as fun or memorable, including for children. One says it isn't the best Brazilian steakhouse pick and ranks the Seattle location below another Fogo branch.

Downtown

5 people recommendvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle

Several people recommend Gainsbourg, a small, unassuming Greenwood restaurant, and a few praise its steak frites. Two call it good value, one calls it a hidden gem, and one describes a dark, candlelit room with mismatched antique tableware that is not traditionally romantic.

Greenwood