Guide to the best steakhouses in London

If you ask a Londoner for a recommendation on where to eat steak in the city, Hawksmoor will probably come up in conversation. This restaurant first came about as a quest to serve the perfect steak from grass-fed British cows, usually cooked over a charcoal fire. The beef is cooked simply, using just salt and heat, and is served alongside a variety of different sides and sauces.

All of the meat served at the Goodman Steakhouses has been sourced from farmers in the UK and the US, and is then dry-aged on-site before being cut for serving. All of the beef is also cooked on charcoals for a beautifully smoky flavour.

This steakhouse is the place to go if you’re the kind of person who likes to share their food. Their Zelman Plate comes with every cut of beef on one plate, so you get to try it all. They also have dishes like wagyu burgers, lobster croquettes and seabass with creamy butter sauce.

It's no surprise that a restaurant that bases itself on traditional London chophouses serves some of the best steaks in the city. The menu is packed with quality meat at affordable prices and features all kinds of dishes, from steak sarnies to 55-day dry-aged steaks that use the whole animal to minimise any waste.

If you're looking for an excellent steak in the city that won't break the bank, then Flat Iron will tick both of those boxes. The classic flat iron steak is a favourite, especially when paired with a selection of sides, like the homemade beef dripping chips, creamed spinach and roasted aubergine.

Zoilo in Marylebone is the place to go for an authentic taste of Argentina. The menu focuses on seasonal ingredients and dishes that are inspired by the different regions that make up Argentina. Starters include beef and olive empanadas, beef carpaccio and grilled white asparagus, whilst mains feature dishes like suckling pig, glazed hispsi cabbage and grilled flank steak, all cooked on the grill.

Step into a world of sophistication at the one Michelin-star restaurant Brat. The menu here is hugely influenced by Basque cooking methods and techniques, including a variety of fish and grilled dishes. Meaty delights such as hefty mutton chops or beef ribs are featured, along with plenty of sides to choose from.

The Quality Chop House was established in 1869 and is now a renowned British restaurant with a shop next door. The place is mainly focused on quality produce with menus that are written up fresh every single day. Past menus have included dishes like brown crab rarebit with creme fraiche and black pepper, as well as Aberdeen Angus bone-in sirloin with a side of confit potatoes. Chef's kiss.

You'll find Jones Family Kitchen nestled in the heart of Eccleston Yard, a buzzy open-air courtyard lined with shops, restaurants and studios. Dine al fresco and enjoy the menu of premium steaks, delectable starters and refreshing cocktails.

For almost 50 years, Rowley's Restaurant has been located close to Piccadilly Circus and is a classic London steakhouse that exudes old-fashioned charm. The highlight of the establishment is the grass-fed meat sourced from South West England, with the signature dishes including the sirloin steak or chateaubriand, both of which are cooked on a table burner and served with unlimited fries and butter. In addition, the restaurant provides a succinct yet thorough wine list.

Part of the 45 Park Lane hotel, Cut is a sleek contemporary American steakhouse decorated with artwork by Damien Hirst. The menu by chef Elliott Grover boasts the finest selection of wagyu beef in the capital. As well as other high-end delicacies such as white truffle pappardelle or grilled lobster. You can complement the meat with fine wines and enjoy your meal while taking in the view of Hyde Park.

Providing a unique dining experience for high-end carnivores, Beast in Marylebone serves exquisitely aged premium steaks and top-quality crab and lobster in a candlelit ambiance. Patrons can indulge their most primal desires in a sophisticated, elegant atmosphere. You'll also find no fewer than 300 fine wines on the carefully curated list, as well as various handcrafted cocktails.

Beefbar, an esteemed international chain of high-end steakhouses, opened its inaugural UK location in Chelsea. The multi-level, dimly-lit restaurant is adorned with Art Deco features, velvet curtains, wooden panelling, and David Shrigley's artwork. Their lunch and dinner menus highlight the world's most exceptional meats and are complemented by an extensive collection of fine wines and cocktails. They also serve weekend brunch and Sunday roasts.

The Temper restaurants are known for their strong stance against industrial farming, as well as for their commitment to in-house butchering of the meat, right in the centre of the restaurant space. Along with the open kitchens and firepits, the cooking and grilling becomes a form of spectacle while you wait for your prime cuts, seafood and tacos, smoke swirling around the space.

Serving prime cuts of dry-aged British beef since the 1960s, The Guinea makes a strong case for being the oldest steakhouse in London. Spread across two buildings, the venue also features atmospheric private dining spaces. In addition to the finest grass-fed British beef, the menu features a catch of the day, seasonal sides, and authentic, award-winning pies.

The Gaucho steakhouses, launched in the first half of the 1990s with the aim of providing Londoners with the finest Argentinian steak around, can be found all over London. Expect spacious, suavely decorated dining areas and a menu featuring all the choicest cuts, including wagyu. Expertly mixed cocktails are on hand as well to make for an elegant, carnivore-friendly night out.

Coming to Mayfair all the way from Australia, The Meat and Wine Co offers a refined steakhouse setting with Afro-centric roots, contemporary cuisine and stylish decor. Expect world-class meat cuts, including in-house dry-aged steaks, wagyu skewers and freshly caught seafood, with a curated wine list of international vintages to go with them.

Macellaio RC is a distinctive Italian steakhouse with several branches in the capital, valuing expert butchery and quality meat as its core tenets. The steakhouses feature a contemporary ambience, with steak sourced from the Fassona breed in Genoa and aged for rich flavours. Beyond steak, the menu offers Italian-influenced dishes, an exclusive Italian wine list, and allows patrons to bring their own alcohol for a corkage fee as well.

Gaining fame elsewhere in the UK before making its way to the capital in 2023, the acclaimed Fazenda rodizio grill offers genuine South American delicacies, especially premium grilled meats. In line with the classic rodizio method, patrons use a two-sided card to stop or start the flow of meaty delicacies to their table. The London outpost spans two levels, including a mezzanine bar and three exclusive dining spaces.

M Restaurant offers diverse dining experiences at its aptly termed "gastro playground". Drawing from global methods, influences, and ingredients, the sophisticated establishment presents modern high-end grill offerings, with a particular emphasis on the finest meat and seafood. Their expansive and stylish Threadneedle Street location serves Japanese-inspired fare, including premium wagyu, and is a popular choice for celebrity A-listers.

Buenos Aires Argentine Steakhouses offer unparalleled steak quality, celebrating the pivotal role of food in Argentinian culture. Boasting contemporary decor and emphasising the provenance of their ingredients, they source beef directly from Argentina and serve a diverse menu including steaks and burgers. The dining experience is complemented by an extensive list of handpicked Argentinian wines.

The Colony Grill Room, located in the posh Beaumont Hotel, offers a touch of old-world glamour with its sophisticated New York grill ambiance. The timeless dining room at this acclaimed steakhouse is adorned with wood panelling and vibrant artwork, and the choice of the finest steaks is complemented by luxurious starters such as caviar or oysters. The extensive wine list emphasises European and American vintages, and both classic and signature cocktails are available as well.

The Coal Shed celebrates the art of flame-cooking, using quality local ingredients to create contemporary, flavourful dishes. Though it offers a varied menu, its grilled masterpieces, including various steaks, grilled chicken, and an award-winning Sunday roast, stand out as must-tries. Accompanied by an international wine selection and unique cocktails, the open-plan restaurant also provides private dining spaces.

When you want the absolute best prime steak going, Aragawa is the restaurant to visit. This Japanese steakhouse is renowned as one of the most luxurious (and expensive) in the entire world. The venue in Mayfair is the first to open outside Japan, with fine Kobe beef being the speciality, and the reason for those hefty price tags. Fine wines are also served and private dining is available.

Although technically not a steakhouse, if there's one thing Brazilians are experts in, it's meat. On their menu, you'll find meaty classics like the Picanha Na Chapa Rump, a cap of beef originating from Brazil grilled to perfection and served with steamed rice, salad garnish, and vinaigrette. There's also the grilled prime rib eye steak served with thyme new potatoes and sauteed chorizo, among many other meat-based dishes.

Boxcar Bar & Grill is a cosy bar and grill spread across two levels with plenty of space for alfresco dining. The menu is centred around premium cuts of meat, all locally sourced and cooked over a charcoal grill to enhance the natural flavours. The meats are expertly prepared, from juicy steaks to farm-fresh burgers and their legendary Sunday Roast. There's also a curated selection of fine wines, house cocktails, and other drinks to choose from.