The best places for steak in London

Meat-loving founders Rich and Sue bring delicious, affordable and high-quality steaks to your local area with Roxie Steak. Promising a homely atmosphere and a warm welcome at all five of its locations in Earlsfield, Putney, Fulham, Wimbledon and Twickenham, the brand believes the dining atmosphere is just as important as the food you’re eating. When it comes to the cut, choose from fillet, sirloin, rump, ribeye or picanha. When it comes to the sauce, select from a homemade peppercorn, bearnaise or chimichurri.

Launched by Marco Pierre White in 2008, this reputable restaurant has earned its top-tier steakhouse status by providing Londoners with high-quality produce, cooked to perfection, served in elegant surroundings. Every steak served at London Steakhouse Co. is sourced from Aubrey Allen, master butcher and supplier to the Queen, so you can expect nothing less than the finest grass-fed cattle from British herds. The sophisticated menu invites you to select from 10 steak cuts, alongside a topping of your choice – two fried free-range eggs, maple-cured bacon or tiger prawns with garlic butter. As well as a la carte, browse the £29.50 set menu, £49.90 all-inclusive business lunch menu or £50 five-course gourmet menu. Plus, keep your eyes peeled for occasional wine and dine experiences with the famed founder himself.

Combining a vibey ambiance with great quality steak, this steakhouse gets the modern dining experience just right. With an extensive menu at both of its London locations, STK caters to a range of diners – even those who aren’t in the mood for steak. Cuts range from a rare Wagyu picanha to a classic New York strip, and sides include black truffle mac and cheese, triple cooked chips and creamed spinach. If you’re seeking a cool dining atmosphere, an Instagrammable backdrop and a great range of food, STK’s the place for you.

Considered Wimbledon’s best steakhouse and cocktail bar, New York Eats is a slice of the Big Apple in south west London. Classic steak options here include sirloin, fillet, ribeye and T-bone, as well as the Cote de Boeuf, which is a single large rib of beef served on the bone. Only grass-fed, British Hereford is used here for the steaks, traceable from the farmer’s gate to your plate, for the ultimate quality. The beef is aged for 40 days using wet and dry techniques for the optimum succulence, too. The expert butchers hand-cut every steak, ready for the chefs to prepare, season and grill to your choice of cooking temperature.

Darkhorse offers hospitable, convivial dining and drinking in the heart of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford. The chargrilled ribeye of beef comes in two sizes – 450g or 750g – and is served with polenta fries. Choose from a rich roast gravy, saffron garlic mayo or parsley and pepper sauce to accompany your steak – all three are delicious, so whichever you choose is a winner!

Who says Italian food is all about pizza and pasta? While Sanzio in Willesden offers plenty of those, it also serves a Bistecca Italian steak, which is a must-try. This can be found on the specials boards, so make sure to ask the lovely staff about it when you next dine in.

The food at The Winchmore is made from scratch in a kitchen run by an experienced team of chefs. Their passion for serving high quality food has earned this pub quite a reputation for its dishes. Among the pub classics is a 10oz British sirloin steak, which is always cooked to perfection. This comes with hand-cut chips, grilled tomatoes, onion ring, portobello mushroom and peppercorn sauce. Superb, in a word.

Argentinian steak is often considered the best in the world, and this is exactly why you should visit Casa Malevo in the lovely pocket of Connaught Street in Mayfair. Starters include a range of empanadas with fillings that range from the classic beef and ham and cheese, to the more acquired black pudding and blue cheese variations. For the main event, you can choose a range of steaks, including those to share, which you can accompany with a range of sides, sauces and toppings — including potato and leek gratin, spinach and sweetbreads — to really make it your own.

You can’t miss this neighbourhood spot in Clapham, which is fronted by a large red neon light sign. Its menu is just as bold and straightforward; here, they specialise in ‘Serious Steaks and Sunday Roasts’, and while this may be a niche offering, you can be assured that it’s executed very well. The beef is sourced from Lake District Farmers, and you can choose between a number of cuts including Holstein beef bavette and a belted Galloway côte de boeuf to share. Knife’s decadent sides include beef dripping chips, Stinking Bishop mac ‘n’ cheese and potatoes dauphinoise, making this venue real cheat day treat!

This sleek chain of restaurants specialises in flame-grilled halal meat. You can choose between various cuts of chicken, beef and lamb steaks, most of which are marinated in Sahara’s signature spice mix and then cooked exactly how you like it. These airy restaurants are also a great choice for group dinners — there are generous sharing platters on offer that come piled high with either a whole chicken or strips of steak and sides of chips, rice or salad. If you like your meat a little more zhuzhed up, then you can opt to have it in fajitas or stir-fried with vegetables and rice or noodles!

Another glamorous Turkish halal hotspot can be found in the heart of Greenwich. Here, you’ll find a generous menu that features steak, chops and kebabs, all served with rice, chips or salad. You can even make a two-course weekend brunch a little more raucous by opting for bottomless cocktails, prosecco and beer for 90 minutes! If a Sunday roast is your preferred gastronomic treat of choice when the weekend comes around, then you can choose between chicken or beef and all the trimmings. Plus, when the summer finally arrives, you can dine in true Mediterranean style al fresco in the garden and sample the tempting cocktail list…

This local Chelsea boozer is the brainchild of Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge, so you can be quite sure it’s going to be good! The menu revolves around the very best cuts of meat, cooked simply and to the exact doneness you prefer. You can opt for a specific cut, such as a T-bone, ribeye or spatchcock chicken, and curate the rest of your plate from a list of sides that include chilli beef and cheese fries, romaine salad, onion rings and tenderstem broccoli with chimichurri — or instead, go for the simple option of choosing from the indulgent hot dog and burger menu.

Hot Stone, led by Executive Chef Padan Raj Rai and his team, is one of only a handful of restaurants in London that serves prized Kobe beef, which is a type of Wagyu. The sirloin steak is prepared using the Ishiyaki method, where it’s cooked on a 450 degree celsius volcanic stone by the diners themselves, making for a truly one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience. Elsewhere on the menu, you’ll find delicate, jewel-like sushi, carpaccio and sashimi, as well as fine sake and champagne to wash it all down with…