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Best Steakhouses in LA

LA's best steakhouses — from classic cuts on the Sunset Strip to modern steak experiences. The definitive 2026 guide.

12 picks

LA's steakhouse scene has evolved well past the classic surf-and-turf format. You'll still find the old-school Sunset Strip rooms, but also Japanese A5 wagyu served tableside, dry-aged prime cuts, and modern steak concepts that rival anything in New York or Chicago. These are the restaurants worth spending the money at.

Two categories dominate LA's serious steakhouse landscape: classic American chophouses (thick cuts, tableside service, deep wine lists) and Japanese wagyu-focused concepts. CUT Beverly Hills remains the benchmark for the former — Wolfgang Puck's Wilshire hotel steakhouse is still one of the best steak experiences in LA. For wagyu, Wagyu Butcher in Torrance and the kaiseki-adjacent experiences in Japanese restaurants represent a different approach entirely — tableside grilling, smaller A5 portions, and a completely different set of flavor parameters.

Price is a real factor in this category. A proper steak dinner in LA for two, with sides and wine, will run $200–$400 at the top spots. The splurge is justified if the beef is genuinely excellent and the room earns its premium. The places on this list clear that bar — if they didn't, they wouldn't be here. For a more accessible entry, several have bar programs or lunch services where you can try the food without the full dinner commitment.

Melisse / Citrin Watch

Melisse / Citrin

Modern American · French  ·  Santa Monica  ·  $$$$

★★★★½ 4.9 1,450

Santa Monica's refined tasting menu for the most special of occasions

Must-try: Full Tasting Menu ($295), Tomato Salad, Lobster Bolognese

📍 1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Heritage Watch

Heritage

Modern American · Tasting Menu  ·  Long Beach  ·  $$$$

★★★★½ 4.8 441

Long Beach's only Michelin-starred restaurant, inside a 1922 Craftsman home

Must-try: Kanpachi Crudo, Diver Scallop, 32-Day Aged Rib Chop

📍 2032 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90804

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Providence Watch

Providence

Seafood · Contemporary American · Fine Dining  ·  Hollywood  ·  $$$$

★★★★½ 4.8 1,843

Hollywood's three-Michelin-star seafood cathedral — Michael Cimarusti's 20-course journey through the American coastline

Must-try: Chef's tasting menu (the only option), Ask for the Chef's Table private room

📍 5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

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Camphor Watch

Camphor

French · New American  ·  Arts District  ·  $$$

★★★★½ 4.7 2,800

Michelin-recognized French-Asian in the Arts District — steak frites, bay scallop ravioli, and the best rigatoni in DTLA

Must-try: Steak frites, Bay scallop ravioli, Rigatoni with artichoke & Comté

📍 923 E 3rd St #109, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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Dunsmoor Watch

Dunsmoor

American · Wood-fire  ·  Eagle Rock  ·  $$$

★★★★½ 4.7 1,400

Michelin-listed wood-fire American in Glassell Park — Brian Dunsmoor's cornbread, smoked oysters, and 20-burger-a-night legend

Must-try: Edna's sourdough cornbread, Wood-roasted oysters, The Dunsmoor burger (only 20/night)

📍 3501 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90065

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Catch LA Watch

Catch LA

Seafood · American  ·  West Hollywood  ·  $$$$

★★★★½ 4.5 5,820

Rooftop seafood with skyline views and serious energy

Must-try: Maine Lobster, Angry Chicken, Crab Fried Rice

📍 8715 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069

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The Ranch Restaurant Watch

The Ranch Restaurant

New American Steakhouse  ·  Anaheim  ·  $$$$

★★★★½ 4.5 3,916

Michelin-listed Anaheim steakhouse with 58 oz cowboy ribeyes and a 10,000-bottle wine cellar

Must-try: 58 oz Cowboy Ribeye, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Seared Sea Scallops

📍 1025 E Ball Rd, Anaheim, CA 92805

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Hatchet Hall Watch

Hatchet Hall

American · Southern · Wood-Fired  ·  Culver City  ·  $$$

★★★★½ 4.5 2,143

Culver City's Michelin-starred Southern kitchen — cast-iron cornbread, wood-fired proteins, and a room that earns every star

Must-try: Cast-iron cornbread, Pork spare ribs, Grilled oysters

📍 12517 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

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71Above Watch

71Above

Contemporary American · Fine Dining  ·  DTLA  ·  $$$$

★★★★½ 4.5 2,800

Dinner 71 floors above downtown LA — California cuisine with panoramic skyline views that justify the altitude

Must-try: Chef's tasting menu, Dry-aged prime beef, Seasonal mushroom risotto

📍 633 W 5th St, Floor 71, Los Angeles, CA 90071

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Girl & the Goat Watch

Girl & the Goat

American · Shared Plates · Creative  ·  DTLA  ·  $$$

★★★★½ 4.5 3,400

Stephanie Izard's Chicago hit arrives in the Arts District — genre-bending shared plates built for adventurous eaters

Must-try: Goat empanadas, Sautéed green beans, Wood-fired whole fish

📍 555 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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Mastro's Steakhouse Watch

Mastro's Steakhouse

Steakhouse · American  ·  Beverly Hills  ·  $$$$

★★★★½ 4.5 5,200

Beverly Hills power steakhouse where the butter cake dessert is as famous as the dry-aged prime beef

Must-try: Bone-in ribeye (USDA Prime), Butter cake, Truffle mac and cheese

📍 246 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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Nick's Manhattan Beach Watch

Nick's Manhattan Beach

American · Steakhouse · Seafood  ·  Manhattan Beach  ·  $$$

★★★★½ 4.5 3,100

Manhattan Beach's neighborhood steakhouse and seafood spot where the butter cake dessert has outlasted every trend

Must-try: Butter cake, Shrimp taquitos, Rack of ribs

📍 451 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best steakhouse in LA?

Gwen in Hollywood is one of the most acclaimed steak-focused restaurants in LA — Curtis Stone's butcher-restaurant hybrid where the dry-aged cuts are exceptional. BOA Steakhouse on Sunset is the classic Sunset Strip answer, with a great room and reliable USDA Prime.

What's the most expensive steakhouse in LA?

Toca Madera in West Hollywood serves Japanese A5 wagyu cooked tableside and sits at the top of the price range. Gwen and CUT Beverly Hills are also at the higher end for serious steak in LA.

Are there good steakhouses in LA that aren't on the Sunset Strip?

Yes — Gwen in Hollywood and Baltaire in Brentwood are both excellent options away from the Strip. Beverly Hills has CUT (Wolfgang Puck's steakhouse in the Wilshire hotel), one of the best steak experiences in the city.

Where can I get wagyu steak in Los Angeles?

For Japanese A5 wagyu, Toca Madera in West Hollywood offers tableside preparations. Gwen sources exceptional beef including wagyu through their in-house butcher program. Several high-end Japanese restaurants also serve A5 wagyu — Nobu Malibu and Matsuhisa Beverly Hills both offer it as part of their menus.

What is the best steakhouse in Beverly Hills?

CUT Beverly Hills (Wolfgang Puck's steakhouse in the Wilshire hotel) is the most acclaimed steakhouse in Beverly Hills — precise cooking, excellent dry-aged prime beef, and a room that matches the neighborhood's expectations. Mastro's on Canon Drive is the other major option, better known for its lively room than cutting-edge beef sourcing.

How much does a steak dinner cost in LA?

At top steakhouses (Gwen, CUT, BOA), dinner for two with sides and wine runs $250–$400+. Mid-range spots with quality beef can be $150–$200 for two. The price reflects beef sourcing (USDA Prime, dry-aged, wagyu) and the room — make sure the beef quality justifies the spend, not just the ambiance.