London’s Best Steak Restaurants
We’ve eaten our way through a lot of different cuisines here at The Handbook: Indian, Japanese, Mexican, Peruvian, Chinese… You name it, we’ve gobbled it down. But sometimes, all you need is a classic steak. And thankfully (as any sirloin-savouring meat-lover will know), London has some of the best steak restaurants in the country.
From blow-out meals and the best wagyu in the city, to steak with a side of river views and purse-friendly lunches – here’s where to go if you’re mad about meat.
Lutyens
Hidden inside The Ned, Lutyens Grill leans fully into old-school steakhouse glamour — dark wood, green leather banquettes, martinis, and enormous cuts of beef arriving with suitable drama. Set in the former bank manager’s office of the Midland Bank building, it feels unapologetically City in the best way.
The menu centres around rare breed steaks and indulgent classics like beef Wellington and lobster Thermidor, all served in a room that makes the whole experience feel slightly theatrical. A proper occasion steakhouse, and one of the more transportive dining rooms in London.
Where: 27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ, United Kingdom
Website: www.thened.com
Mr Porter
Mr Porter is a new and incredibly luxe Mayfair spot offering top-quality food and polished interiors, making it perfect for a special occasion. The menu has all your steakhouse classics, teamed with more European additions like carpaccio (served many ways), Iberico jamon, and hand-cut pasta. There’s even a mustard menu! For starters, the burnt leek is an unexpected standout, followed by a surf and turf style main consisting of the lobster and wagyu. With dessert, you absolutely need to order the popcorn crème brûlée.
With dessert, you absolutely need to order the popcorn crème brûlée.
Natasha, Digital Editor
where: 22 Park Ln, London W1K 1BE
website: www.mrportersteakhouse.com
Hawksmoor
Hawksmoor is the standard by which every other steak in London will be judged. And rightly so. Hawksmoor’s formula – of sourcing only the very best British beef, and recruiting the best steak chefs to prepare it – is a real success. With knowledgeable waiting staff to help you pick the right steak, you really can’t go wrong.
Hawksmoor is the standard by which every other steak in London will be judged.
From T-bone and Chateaubriand to prime rib and porterhouse, Hawksmoor’s got it all. For sides, we love the triple-cooked chips and macaroni cheese – all to be gobbled by the bucketful.
Where: Various Locations
Website: www.thehawksmoor.com
BÓHA London
BÓHA London on King’s Road presents an elevated fusion of Irish and British cuisine, offering Londoners a steak experience like no other. This luxurious Irish-British restaurant and speakeasy offers some of the best steaks in the city, sourced from the highest quality cuts of meat.
Whether it’s an Irish rump cap, wagyu sirloin, Irish chocolate-fed wagyu tomahawk, each steak is cooked to perfection, and served with a choice of Taylors Port and Cashel Blue, whiskey and green Peppercorn, and white BBQ sauces. A must-visit, sophisticated spot for steak lovers.
Where: 562 King’s Rd, London SW6 2DZ
Website: www.bohalondon.com
Daffodil Mulligan
Daffodil Mulligan in Old Street features Glenarm Steaks by Peter Hannan, where each cut is crafted from award-winning Shorthorn beef and dry-aged for 28 days in Himalayan salt bricks. Sourced exclusively from Ireland and supplied by the renowned butcher Peter Hannan, these steaks are a true celebration of quality and flavour. Whether you’re treating yourself to a single steak or sharing the impressive 1kg Côtes du Boeuf (designed to satisfy four), it’s a feast to remember. Served with garlic and horseradish bone marrow butter, crispy onion rings and your choice of sauce, this is steak done to perfection.
where: 70-74 City Rd, London EC1Y 2BJ
website: www.daffodilmulligan.com
Stork
This pan-African restaurant in Mayfair serves some fabulous steaks and is the ideal meat-eaters paradise. Showcasing the migration of African culinary inspiration all over the world, one of the highlights on the menu is the bone-in tomahawk steak for two. Look forward to Westholme wagyu beef, jerk marinated, served with cassava chips, creamed callaloo and red shito – perfection on your plate.
where: 13-14 Cork St, Mayfair, London, W1S 3NS
website: www.storkrestaurant.com
Fazenda
The Fazenda experience is all about enjoying expertly grilled Churrasco meats that are served rodizio-style. While the steaks are what you go for, the Brazilian steakhouse has an impressive selection of small plates as well – try the wagyu empanadas or the croquetas de asado (beef ribs croquettes with potato, pepper and chimichurri). With the full churrasco experience, enjoy servings of freshly-grilled cuts of succulent prime beef like the signature picanha, sirloin, fillet and ribeye, as well as lamb, chicken and pork, carved at your table. On the side, you can have fries, Feijoada, rice or seasonal sides. To elevate the experience, go for the indulgent option that comes with butter-bathed lobster tail, roasted bone marrow, scallops or caviar.
where: 100 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 1GT
website: www.fazenda.co.uk
10 Greek Street
If you think it’s only small plates on offer at 10 Greek Street, think again. While the wider menu changes daily, a superb steak is always a welcome feature, with its own specific cut and preparation also changing each day. The rest of the menu is also excellent, complemented by genuinely friendly staff and a great wine list.
The steak I had, a sharing dish for two, was served on a huge platter. It was built on a bed of crispy mini baked potatoes with charred cabbage at the edge. The steak was then sliced, completely covering the dish. It tasted just as good as it looks, and I’m still thinking about it.
Imogen, Graphic Designer
where: 10 Greek St W1D 4DH
website: www.10greekstreet.com
Flat Iron
On the hunt for a chic, industrial-style steak restaurant that won’t break the bank? Flat Iron is the spot for you. Made from a lesser-known cut of beef that’s both flavourful and affordable, it’s prepared using a combination of sous-vide and super-hot searing for a tender, juicy result. Make sure to pair it with some of the restaurant’s signature beef dripping chips and the roast aubergine with tomato, basil, and mozzarella.
Where: Multiple Locations
Website: www.flatironsteak.co.uk
Madera at Treehouse London
Madera at Treehouse London sits at the intersection of elevated Mexican cuisine and experiential dining. If you’re looking for a great steak, go for the carne asada that makes the ideal choice for steak lovers, served with coriander jalapeño marinade, mixed pepper, macha sauce and manchego cheese.
Where: 14-15 Langham Place, London W1B 2QS
Website: www.treehousehotels.coM
Goodman
Goodman made its mark on Mayfair in 2008, despite being launched at the height of the financial crisis, and since then has become a go-to spot for top-quality steak, expanding with locations in Canary Wharf and the City.
Each outpost channels the steakhouses of Manhattan, and while Goodman’s most exclusive cuts may originate from the US, they also serve delicious steaks from cows reared in Scotland, Yorkshire and the Lake District. It’s the perfect place for a business lunch.
Where: Canary Wharf / City / Mayfair
Website: www.goodmanrestaurants.com
Nine Elms Kitchen at Park Hyatt London River Thames
Nine Elms Kitchen is an elegant drinking and dining destination at the heart of Park Hyatt London River Thames. The restaurant’s menu features a selection of premium cuts of steak including ribeye, fillet and T-bone, while also catering to plant-based diners with an innovative vegan flank steak option. Pair your meal with a little staycation at the gorgeous Park Hyatt London River Thames and you’ve got yourself a special treat.
where: 7 Nine Elms Ln, Nine Elms, London SW8 5PH
website: www.hyattrestaurants.com
Bricco e Bacc
The Bricco e Bacco family have been carnezzieri (butchers in the local dialect) by trade since the 1930s, and their expertise continues to shine through in the variety and quality of the sustainably sourced dry-aged steaks on the menu, including speciality cuts such as Italian marango, Finnish sashi and Japanese wagyu. What’s more, in a first for any restaurant in the capital, these are sizzled on searing hot Himalayan salt blocks. Guests choose their meat which is rated by marbling, softness and flavour. The steaks then emerge from the kitchen rare, leaving guests to cook them to their liking on the salt block.
where: 11-13 Charlotte Street, London W1T 1RH
website: www.briccoebacco.co.uk
TOKii
Hot stone wagyu beef prepared by Japanese experts anyone? That’s what you’ll find at TOKii restaurant. Served with grilled vegetables and spicy ponzu, this is properly authentic Japanese wagyu. For those in the know, it’s graded A5; that’s as good as it gets. Available in 100g or 200g and served on a hot stone, this is truly one of the best steaks in London.
where: 50 Great Cumberland Place, Marble Arch, London, W1H7FD
website: www.tokii.co.uk
Beast
A chic, candlelit basement restaurant hidden behind Oxford Street, Beast is one of the best steak restaurants in the capital, and it’s not hard to see why. They have a unique rearing program with their farming partners in the Lake District, selecting older and retired cattle and managing their feed for the ultimate flavour and taste. European breeds from Spain, Portugal, and the UK are dry-aged on-site for 30-60 days, and they also source exceptional cuts from around the world. Their specially designed grill and blend of charcoal, featuring ancient Holm Oak trees from Spain and English oak, birch, chestnut, hazel, and alder, provide the perfect balance of heat and smoke for slow-cooking their steaks.
Where: 3 Chapel Pl, London W1G 0BG
Website: www.beastrestaurant.com
Gaucho
If there’s one thing Gaucho is known for, it’s their Argentinian steak. The restaurant dedicates a huge chunk of their lengthy menu to steak, and you have to hand it to them, they do serve up some of the best steak in London. Juicy steaks cooked over an open flame make for a hearty meal. Accompany that with any one of their Argentinian sustainable wines that have been chosen to help with Gaucho’s mission to both become carbon neutral and fight modern-day slavery.
Where: Multiple Locations
Website: www.gauchorestaurants.com
The Coal Shed
From the moment you walk into The Coal Shed, you know you’re in for a treat. Located just moments away from Tower Bridge, diners can enjoy sizzling steaks cooked to perfection over coals.
Packed with flavour, choose from prime rib, ribeye, porterhouse, and other cuts that are sourced from small family farms. A must-try for any steak lover.
From the moment you walk into The Coal Shed, you know you’re in for a treat.
Where: One Tower Bridge, London SE1 2SE
Website: www.coalshed-restaurant.co.uk
Zoilo
If you’re looking for some phenomenal steaks – (in fact, some of the best in London dare we say), then Zoilo is your best bet. The Argentinian grill in Marylebone serves an incredible asado – the Argentinian tradition of grilling meat and fish and the restaurant’s beef takes centre stage here. You’ll have various cuts to choose from ribeye to glazed sirloin or an indulgent 34-day aged T-Bone to share. And if you want some more colour on your plate, order sides like the Provenzal chips, market green leaves and grilled broccoli. If you have room for it, don’t miss the potato and braised hispi cabbage gratin that goes so well with the steaks if you want some more veggies.
where: 9 Duke Street, London, W1U 3EG
WebsitE: www.zoilo.co.uk
Le Petit Beefbar
If you’re going to eat steak, you should at least make sure you do it somewhere nice. Somewhere like Le Petit Beefbar, perhaps. You couldn’t ask for a more beautiful setting. And thankfully, the food matches up to the surroundings.
Choose from the likes of steak frites, filet frites and wagyu ribeye.
The restaurant launched in Chelsea in 2021, promising to serve the highest quality of meat in luxurious surroundings. Choose from the likes of steak frites, filet frites and wagyu ribeye, to be accompanied by a choice of sides including miso spinach salad, potato truffle chips or signature mashed potatoes.
Where: 27 Cale St, London SW3 3QP
Website: www.lepetit.beefbar.com
Amazonico
If you find yourself in Mayfair and in need of steak, then head to Amazónico. The menu features a collection of Latin American cuisines – from Brazilian dishes and Peruvian sushi to cachaça cocktails, but the standout ones are those from the grill, including the Westholme wagyu rib eye and the Picanha, a Brazilian-style grilled rump steak.
The restaurant uses the finest, organic and carefully sourced beef from across Latin America and some special cuts from the British Isles too – grilled to perfection on their custom charcoal parrilla.
Where: 10 Berkeley Square, London W1J 6BR
Website: www.amazonicorestaurant.com
Eataly
Eataly is home to the biggest Italian grill in London, and guests have the unique opportunity to eat incredible cuts of meat cooked in a wood-fired oven. There are also Butcher Mondays where you can enjoy cuts from the butcher counter at market price. From t-bone to tomahawk, enjoy high-quality cuts cooked on the Calabrian wood-fired grill to bring a smoky Italian aroma to your plate.
where: 135 Bishopsgate London, EC2M 3YD
website: www.eataly.co.uk
CUT at 45 Park Lane
CUT prides itself on being the first restaurant to serve the previously unattainable Japanese wagyu beef on its menu. It’s since introduced British wagyu to the selection, and the menu now features one of the widest and finest selections of wagyu beef available in London. Set in the heart of the 45 Park Lane hotel, the restaurant’s sleek design, stunning artwork and views of Hyde Park mean that steak doesn’t get much more glamorous than this.
Where: 45 Park Ln, London W1K 1PN
Website: www.dorchestercollection.com
The Restaurant at Sanderson
If you’re seeking the perfect grilled sirloin steak in London, look no further than The Restaurant at Sanderson. Situated in the heart of Fitzrovia, this chic spot offers a refined yet relaxed setting, ideal for those who appreciate high-quality cuisine in a stylish atmosphere. Grilled to your preferred doneness, it’s the star of the menu, offering a rich, smoky taste and a satisfying texture.
where: 50 Berners St, London W1T 3NG
website: www.morgansoriginals.com
Heliot Steakhouse
The clue’s in the name at Heliot and the stars of the show are the steaks – prime USDA steaks, in fact. Views overlooking the gaming floors of the Hippodrome Casino make this a meal you won’t forget in a hurry, whilst the meat pretty much does all the talking for itself. There are nine cuts on the menu including rump, fillet, sirloin, NY strip, rib eye and T bone, but aside from actually managing to find great quality steak in the heart of Leicester Square (you’re welcome, by the way), the menu’s very reasonably priced too.
Where: Hippodrome Casino, Cranbourn St, Leicester Square, London WC2H 7JH
Website: www.hippodromecasino.com
The English Grill at The Rubens Hotel
Want steak that’s fit for a king? Then dress up fancy and head over to the opulently designed surroundings of The English Grill at The Rubens Hotel. Serving only the best produce (from the same suppliers that serve Buckingham Palace’s kitchen) and a warm and welcoming atmosphere, here you can tuck into a meal that’s rich in British heritage.
Where: 39 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0PS
Website: www.rubenshotel.com
Temper
Temper’s smokehouse-style menu is a carnivorous feast, with prime cuts of beef transformed into massive slabs of steak like porterhouse, rump, rib-eye, and T-bone, as well as skewers and carnitas for tacos.
The smokehouse-style menu is a carnivorous feast.
Where: Paddington/ City / Covent Garden / Shoreditch / Soho
Website: www.temperrestaurant.com
Kerridge’s Bar & Grill
Kerridge’s Bar & Grill, located at Corinthia London Hotel, has quite a collection of meats on offer. Plus, you can choose your own prime cuts, perfectly cooked to order on the rotisserie. All served with bearnaise sauce, you’ll be spoilt for choice here.
where: Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2BD
website: www.kerridgesbarandgrill.co.uk
Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar
If you find yourself on the South Bank in need of your steak fix, then look no further than Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar – it has steak in the name after all! Renowned for its premium cuts of beef and iconic views of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the London Eye, the restaurant celebrates the best of seasonal English produce from local suppliers.
If you find yourself on the South Bank in need of your steak fix, then look no further than Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar.
where: Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB
website: www.gillrays.com
Brasserie Zédel
Conveniently located just off Piccadilly Circus in the heart of Soho, Zédel is perhaps best known for serving traditional French food at a remarkably good value. The sirloin steak makes a stunning choice on the menu, served with french fries and café de Paris butter.
Zédel is best known for serving traditional French food at a remarkably good value.
where: 20 Sherwood Street, London, W1F 7ED
website: www.brasseriezedel.com
The Restaurant at St Martin’s Lane
Indulge in the rich flavours of wagyu sirloin bordelaise at The Restaurant at St Martin’s Lane, expertly paired with melt-in-your-mouth tender ox cheek along with a smooth, velvety celeriac puree, that’s served alongside crispy, golden potatoes.
where: 45 St Martin’s Ln, London WC2N 4HX
website: www.morgansoriginals.com
Smith’s Bar and Grill
For steak lovers seeking their next great cut, Smith’s Bar and Grill in Paddington is a must-visit destination. Known for their expertise in the grill, Smith’s takes pride in serving perfectly cooked, premium-quality steaks that satisfy every palate. The menu offers an array of mouthwatering options, from the juicy rib eye to the tender fillet and the flavourful sirloin, all grilled to perfection. Pair your steak with indulgent sauces like classic peppercorn or rich garlic butter.
where: 25 Sheldon Square, Paddington Central, London, W2 6EY
website: www.smithsbarandgrill.co.uk
