The best steak restaurants in Los Angeles are as diverse as the city itself. From iconic restaurants frequented by Hollywood royalty decades ago to chic newcomers utilizing innovative techniques to fire up perfectly seared meats, there’s no shortage of highly-rated restaurants to dine on a perfectly seared steak and crisp iceberg wedge in the City of Angels.
Top steakhouse restaurants in Los Angeles can be founds in all pockets of the city. Head to Burbank for a heavy dose of Hollywood history and a side of legendary garlic bread. Head to Hollywood proper to grab a martini at one of the oldest steakhouses in the city, or go all out for a special occasion (or to wine and dine a client) in ritzy Beverly Hills.
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For an iconic steakhouse to the stars during the Golden Age of Hollywood — check out Dear John’s (Culver City)
Any place where Frank Sinatra once played piano in the corner is a true LA institution. Award-winning chefs Josiah Citrin and Hans Röckenwagner reopened Dear John’s in 2019 with an updated menu, which still includes chophouse favorites like French onion soup, shrimp cocktail, and impressive steaks, along with modern dishes like caviar-topped tater tots. Slide up to the dimly lit bar for a stiff drink and a nostalgic nod to the past at one of the best steakhouse restaurants in Los Angeles.
For a legendary dining experience that locals flock to for special occasions — book a table at Lawry’s The Prime Rib (Beverly Hills)
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or holiday dinner out, Lawry’s The Prime Rib on La Cienega is a special occasion favorite for Angelenos. The restaurant’s signature juicy prime rib is cooked to perfection, and you can’t miss the equally famous spinning bowl salad. The ambiance is classic elegance with servers dressed to the nines, and a shiny silver cart travels to each table along with a master carver to slice your meat tableside for an evening you won’t soon forget.
For standout Italian meats in a trattoria-like setting — head over to chi SPACCA (Hollywood)
Italian meat lovers, look no further than James Beard award-winning chef Nancy Silverton’s chi SPACCA. Known for sourcing the highest quality meats and impeccable wood-fired and dry-aged cuts, the restaurant blends traditional Italian flavors with steakhouse offerings like a massive 50-ounce bistecca Fiorentina. And as the home of LA’s first “dry cure” program, the charcuterie is also a highlight. The intimate, candlelit dining room and extensive wine list make it easy to linger at this charming spot.
For a MICHELIN-Starred experience from celebrity chef Curtis Stone — try Gwen (Beverly Hills)
Part upscale butcher shop and part high-end steakhouse, celebrity chef Curtis Stone’s Gwen has gained a reputation among locals as a place to go for exceptional meats—think massive wagyus and tomahawks—cooked over an open fire. Order a housemade charcuterie board to kick off the evening in the opulent Art Deco dining room at this MICHELIN-Starred restaurant, and don’t miss innovative cocktails like a gin-based sour with lemongrass syrup and green curry powder.
For classic Old Hollywood dining at one of the best steak restaurants in Los Angeles — book a table at Musso & Frank Grill (Hollywood)
Red leather booths, cherry wood, and dim chandelier lighting— it doesn’t get much more retro Hollywood steakhouse than Musso & Frank Grill. Open since 1919, one of the oldest steakhouses in LA is where you head if you’re craving a crisp wedge salad and creamed spinach alongside your steak. Wash it all down with one of their iconic martinis (always shaken, never stirred) before heading to a show nearby.
For award-winning Argentine steaks al fresco — try Carlitos Gardel Argentine Steakhouse (West Hollywood/Beverly Hills/Mid-Wilshire)
A winner of the MICHELIN Plate Award in 2022, Carlitos Gardel Argentine Steakhouse is where you go if you want juicy steaks with a side of bold South American flavors. The popular chimichurri sauce and empanadas are must-orders. Share a bottle of bold Argentinian red while enjoying live music in the cozy dining room or out on the romantic patio.
For modern steakhouse vibes in the South Bay— head to The Arthur J (Manhattan Beach)
Featuring top-notch prime and dry-aged steaks, The Arthur J has become a South Bay go-to for its hip contemporary dining room, expertly cooked wood-fired meats, and a sizeable wine list. If you’re in a carnivorous mood, check out the steak sampler that offers four ounces of three popular cuts. Go all out and top your steak with buttered lump blue crab for an indulgent surf-and-turf treat.
For a historic Hollywood hangout with a side of famous garlic bread at one of the best steak restaurants in Los Angeles — check out The Smoke House (Burbank)
Nestled in the Valley across from Warner Brothers Studios, The Smoke House is another lingering mainstay from a bygone Hollywood era that once hosted the likes of Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. Dig into filet mignons, crab-stuffed mushrooms, and the famous garlic bread while cozying up in a deep red leatherette booth in one of the various wood-paneled dining rooms. The walls teem with headshots of stars then and now to give you a real sense of history while sipping your Manhattan.
For a contemporary luxurious vibes at one of the best steak restaurants in Los Angeles — don’t miss Steak 48 (Beverly Hills)
This Beverly Hills spot has everything you’d expect in swanky 90210, including a plush and luxurious dining room dripping with modern globe chandeliers. Enjoy any number of noteworthy dishes from Steak 48’s diverse menu, although the bone-in ribeye that’s been wet-aged for 28 days is hard to pass up. Pair it with a classic martini or old fashioned.
For a dash of 1950s nostalgia in Pico Rivera at one of the best steak restaurants in Los Angeles — book a table at Dal Rae (East LA)
Dal Rae is where you head for one of the best steak restaurants in Los Angeles on the Eastside. Tableside caesar salad, linguine with clams, and a popular seabass top the menu at this old-school joint, but the steaks are the real stars— don’t miss the restaurant’s iconic pepper steak, topped with sauteed onions, bacon, and peppercorn. Enjoy it all in a chandelier-lit wood-paneled dining room while taking in live music that’ll transport you to the more glamorous days of yesteryear.
Whether looking for a classic Hollywood steakhouse that hasn’t changed much since it opened decades ago or an award-winning, celebrity chef-driven experience, there’s no shortage of steak restaurants in Los Angeles. But tables at popular spots fill up quickly.
