Diners' Choice: Steak restaurants in Corpus Christi / McAllen

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Steak cuisine in Corpus Christi / McAllen? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Republic of the Rio Grande

4.7

4.7 (164)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

McAllen

About the restaurant

A sumptuous, indoor-outdoor bar & grill serving Southwest menu, including steaks & pizza.

At the Republic of the Rio Grande, our attention to detail and the way we present a platter tells you that dining here is going to be special, no matter the occasion. We strive to create a sumptuous and exciting dining experience for all of our guests

Disclaimer: For Friday and Saturday reservations please call the restaurant directly. We recommend giving us up to a 24 hour notice if you would like to book with us due to possible low availability.

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Jose

Dined 2 days ago

Had a great time at the restaurant. Great ambiance and the music was upbeat.

Katz 21 Steak and Spirits

4.8

4.8 (1019)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Corpus Christi

About the restaurant

Katz 21 Steak & Spirits, the city’s finest Prime Steakhouse, is relocated on the South side of Corpus Christi and is setting the standard for the premier fine dining experience. Specializing in wet-aged prime beef and fresh seafood that is sourced daily, Katz 21 also offers an award winning wine list that is sure to please every palate. Three elegant private dining rooms, perfect for all occasions, can accommodate from 10 to 150 guests. Whether you are having a cocktail or glass of wine before dinner, or enjoying the best in live entertainment after your meal, Club 21 is one of Corpus' liveliest bars.

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Lucy

Dined 4 days ago

Always a wonderful experience, our waiter was delightful!

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Popular dish

Katz's Famous Prime Rib

Santa Fe Steakhouse and Cantina

4.7

4.7 (619)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

McAllen

About the restaurant

Santa Fe's Steakhouse & Cantina is famous for it's award winning steaks, fine wine & handcrafted cocktails. Don't miss out on the Orange Roughy, a favorite. High-end destination serving steaks & seafood backed by a massive wine list, plus live music nights.

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Ana

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

Great experience and great food. Good service. Bit noisy

Ambra

4.6

4.6 (331)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

McAllen

About the restaurant

AMBRA combines a globally inspired steakhouse and a chic lounge creating one electrifying dining experience. Inside AMBRA, every foot of space is filled with eye-catching visuals, varied lighting, contrasting materials and textures, lush plants, and a layout of space perfect for mingling, date night, and dining. Take a seat in one of our stylish dining rooms or enjoy al fresco seating in our outdoor patio while sipping mezcal cocktails until closing time, when you dine with us every experience will be one to remember.

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Callie

Dined 4 days ago

Nice ambiance, fantastic service and quality food. We enjoyed dining here.

Republic of Texas Bar & Grill

4.6

4.6 (2551)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Corpus Christi

About the restaurant

The Republic of Texas Bar & Grill is one of Corpus Christi's top dining destinations. Located on the 20th floor of the Omni Bayfront Hotel, this multi-level restaurant offers diners beautiful panoramic views of the Corpus Christi Bay. Featuring USDA prime beef cuts, a wide variety of wild game and seafood selections. We acquired the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world in the past four years. We obtained the 2014 Diners' Choice Award for the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America. Restaurant of the Year from the HOSPIS Award in 2023. Stop by and experience our lounge, it is open daily at 5 PM. Happy Hour from 5 PM to 7 PM Monday through Friday.

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Laura JimVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful celebration dinner! Amazing food, service, Atmosphere & views! Christina was a fabulous server. Highly recommend

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Filet Chateaubriand (for Two)

Popular dish

Seared Diver Scallops

Texas de Brazil - Mcallen

4.5

4.5 (967)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

McAllen

About the restaurant

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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Miriam

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Always have an amazing environment, food and staff. Everyone is so pleasant and helpful.

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Liam's Steakhouse - Brownsville

4.2

4.2 (109)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Brownsville

About the restaurant

Steak. Seafood. Wine. Fine Dining in Brownsville, TX.

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SeanVIP

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

Favian did a great job taking care of our party of 12!

Palominos - McAllen

4.6

4.6 (85)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

McAllen

About the restaurant

Palominos Restaurant expands to the United States with the opening of its new location in McAllen, Texas. Recognized as one of the best steakhouses offering fine Sonoran-style steaks in Mexico, Palominos boasts over 50 years of experience and 11 locations in Mexico. We have become known for the unparalleled quality of our steaks and an exceptional dining atmosphere.

Our restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a family meal, host private events, celebrate birthdays, or hold important business meetings. We offer various seating options, including indoor tables, an outdoor terrace, and private rooms.

Among our house specialties are the Black Onyx, Rib Eye Aguachile, and our iconic Filete a la Bacanora. Plus, our extensive drink menu and welcoming ambiance will make your visit a truly unforgettable experience.

You can also find us in Mexico at our locations in Hermosillo, Mexicali, Tijuana, Chihuahua, Culiacán, Mexico City, and Guadalajara.

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Cecilia

Dined 6 days ago

Very tasty food. The Avocado appetizer was a hit. We also tried the queso, it was a bit small and wasn’t too impressed with the sausage used, nor it’s presentation; so I did not try it tbh, however , the rest of the people at my table ate it all up. Parrillada was excellent! Very good size for about 8-10 people. It had three different types of meats, potatoes and some seafood (shrimp and octopus) as well. Yumm. Everything we tried on the menu, including drinks & desserts were tasty. The only thing that I feel could’ve been better was the steak seasoning. It could’ve had a bit more seasoning. It was a little bland, but the cut and type of meat made up for it.

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Experience

Lunch Menu

Prime Steak & Seafood

4.5

4.5 (464)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

McAllen

About the restaurant

At PRIME, we don’t just cook food. We craft a dining experience defined by excellence. Our perfectly prepared dishes reflect the full potential of the finest ingredients, because we treat the process of crafting good food as an art, not a science. Served within a luxuriously appointed dining room and paired with the very best appetizers, sides, and beverages, every meal at PRIME is one worth remembering.

Relax in our private dining area that seats up to people. Elegantly set and beautifully decorated, our dining room perfectly complements your unforgettable taste experience. Stop by for that special date, that exciting celebration, or that important business connection. The very best in fine steakhouse dining awaits.

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Lance

Dined on Apr 10, 2025

Great food. Steak was excellent and the tuna carpaccio was awesome

Liam's Steakhouse - South Padre Island

4.5

4.5 (1226)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

McAllen

About the restaurant

Alfonso Salazar, better known as “Dirty Al” originally started shrimping as a young man with his father and 6 brothers. In 2003, he and his youngest son, Cameron, who graduated from Culinary School, transformed his bait stand into a restaurant where together they have been known for having “The World’s Best Fried Shrimp”! In 2005, his other two sons returned home to help grow the business. To this day, they now own 7 restaurants on beautiful South Padre Island and across the valley and continue to bring only the “best” Gulf Seafood to each customer’s table.

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Rose

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

Iconic restaurant, reminiscent of Hollywood style, great food & service, and a very wide array of food available. Fantastic sunsets on the bay can be seen from many of the tables, or in full view on one of their two patio areas. If you enjoy fine dining with a fantastic view, this is the place for you! Great drinks and desserts, too.

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