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The New York steakhouse is a quintessential part of the New York City dining experience. Its origins date back to the 1800s when steakhouses were a gathering point for theatre actors mingling between performances. In the years that have followed, steakhouses have become meeting places for high-profile business folk, notorious gathering spots for family dinners, and go-to restaurants to host special occasion meals. But every steakhouse is different, with its own distinct style, aesthetic personality, and culinary specialty.
From plush booths in opulent dining rooms in Midtown Manhattan where you can alternate between oysters and a bloody porterhouse, to cozy outposts in Brooklyn serving lamb loin and dandelion greens, New York has some of the finest steakhouses in America. Our favorites include Korean barbecue spots, Argentinian chophouses, and Mediterranean-influenced steakhouses. To help you choose your next steak dinner, we’ve crafted a definitive list of New York City’s best steakhouses, ranked…