Some may think the Los Angeles dining scene is all about celebrity diets and plant-based eating, but many Angelenos enjoy meat. For true meat lovers, there’s nothing like a dinner out at a good steakhouse. After all, there are legitimate reasons why steak at the restaurant tastes better than at home , and why you can’t get the same flavor cooking it yourself.
Los Angeles is actually home to many great steakhouses, from the glamorous to the neighborhood favorites. There are well-known chains, steakhouses headed by celebrity chefs, and family-run establishment that all have their own charms and most importantly, some great tasting steak. As a food writer who’s been covering the LA food scene for more than a decade, I’ve had the opportunity to dine at numerous steakhouses. I have combined my experience with inputs from other food lovers, online reviews, and more to curate this list of the best steakhouses in Los Angeles. In the case that I have mentioned the prices of certain offerings, these are accurate as of April 2025.
1. Matū
The journey to opening Matū ultimately led one of the co-owners to become part owner of First Light Farms in New Zealand, forming a symbiotic relationship that has enabled the restaurant to keep its prices accessible, despite its Beverly Hills zip code. Matū exclusively sells grass-fed wagyu beef from the farm, and it happens to come at a more affordable price than its counterparts.
Here, you can get a four-course steak dinner starting at $64 per person. Even the most expensive seven-course menu runs only $115 per person, although it requires four people to order. Of course, guests are also welcome to order everything a la carte from the different steak cuts to bone broth, and there’s a great branzino option for non-beef eaters. Meanwhile, for those ordering appetizers, don’t miss out on the Isaan-style Thai steak salad…