Love dining out on a juicy, sizzling steak? Then you’ll love our review of the best steakhouses in Melbourne.
When it comes to food, no other city in Australia can compare with Melbourne, and this is particularly true for steak.
From Prahran and Caulfield East to Southbank and Richmond there are plenty of venues you can go to for a slap-up meal.
Regardless of your favourite cut – whether you like your steak cooked blue, rare, medium or well done – all of these restaurants should provide you with something your taste buds will agree with.
1. Entrecôte
Located in Prahran, Entrecôte is a charming bistro that is well known for its Filet de Boeuf.
Inspired by the best chefs in France, it is a real crowd favourite and demonstrates their ability to bring together the techniques of authentic French cuisine with the best of local cuisine.
Open every day of the week, the venue has an upscale, yet relaxed feel to it, with ambient lighting and elegant decor that is a joy in which to dine at.
Address: 142-144 Greville St, Prahran VIC 3181
Hours: Sun – Thur 12 – 11 pm, Fri – Sat 12 pm – 12 am
Phone: (03) 9804 5468
2. Railway Club Hotel
Over in Port Melbourne, The Railway Club Hotel pride itself on being the city’s original steak pub.
Always busy it has been a stalwart in the local community for more than two decades and is much loved for the quality and portion size of steak it offers.
If you are not into steak you can enjoy an excellent range of seafood, as well as other daily specials. All of these are supported by a wine list so extensive, you’ll have trouble choosing which one to pick.
Address: 107 Raglan St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Hours: Mon – Sun 11 am – 12 am
Phone: (03) 9645 1661
3. Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel
If you go to the Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel thinking it is just another local Melbourne pub then you will be in for a pleasant surprise.
Run by the acclaimed chef Sean Donovan, it is actually a trendy hotspot within the inner city that delivers big bold flavours.
Situated on Johnston Street, a little bit removed from the popular dining precinct around Brunswick Street and Gertrude Street, the menu here is quite exceptional.
Think 220g Bavette, 500g Rib Eye or a 1.4 kg Cote de Beouf. The latter of which will set you back $220 per serve!
Address: 166 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Hours: Wed – Thur 4 – 11 pm, Fri – Sun 12 – 11 pm
Phone: (03) 9416 5055
4. L’Hôtel Gitan
L’Hôtel Gitan is another popular steakhouse in the centre of Prahran.
Much loved for its signature Le Charme eye fillet, this venue brings to mind a more traditional French steakhouse experience.
Championing the best in seasonal ingredients, they are also known for their big Scotch fillets and delicious range of seafood.
Address: 32 Commercial Rd, Prahran VIC 3181
Hours: Mon 6 – 11 pm, Tue – Sat 12 – 11 pm
Phone: (03) 9999 0990
5. Estelle Bistro
When Estelle Bistro first launched it had just six tables within its restaurant. Since then it has evolved into one of the best steakhouses in Melbourne on the back of some seriously good food.
The venue is now set within three areas. A wine bar with its own menu that doubles as a waiting room, a partially covered courtyard and the main restaurant.
Regardless of whether you have something from its a la carte menu or the selection of chef’s choices, the steak cuts are always cooked and presented beautifully.
Address: 243-245 High St, Northcote VIC 3070
Hours: Mon – Wed 6 – 10 pm, Thur – Fri 6 – 11 pm, Sat 12 – 2:30 pm & 6-11 pm, Sun 12 – 4:30 pm
Phone: (03) 9489 4609
6. Rockpool Bar & Grill
Everything Neil Perry touches turns to gold. So it should be no surprise to find the Rockpool Bar & Grill on this list of the best steakhouses in Melbourne.
Characterised by its sensational flavours, impressive consistency and beautiful plating, the venue boasts a menu of 80 dishes, which of course is heavily dominated by steak.
Tucked away in the Crown Entertainment Complex, one of the main highlights here is the Wagyu which literally melts in your mouth.
If you are all steaked out, the saffron and spicy mussel stew make a terrific alternative.
Located in: Crown Melbourne
Address: Crown Casino, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank VIC 3006
Hours: Mon – Wed 12 – 2 pm & 6 – 9 pm, Thur – Fri 12 – 2:30 pm & 6-10 pm, Sat 5:30-10 pm, Sun 12 – 2:30 pm & 6 – 9:30 pm
Phone: (03) 9081 0532
7. Meatmaiden
If you are looking for a steakhouse in the heart of the Melbourne CBD then Meatmaiden should fit the bill.
Nestled within The Georges Building on Little Collins Street, this basement-level venue dishes up some of the most creative and flavoursome steak dishes you could ever hope to eat.
Fusing together Australian and American influences, their food is prepared in a wood-fired smoker and on grills that have been custom-built.
For those eating here for the first time, ordering their sharing menu is a terrific way to try lots of different flavours.
Located in: The Georges Building
Address: 195 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Hours: Tue & Sat 5 – 11 pm, Wed – Fri 12 – 2:30 pm & 5 – 11 pm
Phone: (03) 9078 7747
8. Pascale Bar & Grill
Set within the landmark QT Melbourne building within the CBD, the Pascale Bar & Grill is deservedly considered to be one of the best steakhouses in Melbourne.
Run by Paul Griffiths, their head chef who formerly was at the helm of the Palazzo Versace and Ritz Carlton hotels, the menu here is a celebration of his expertise.
All the herbs, vegetables, fruit and flowers that appear on your plate or in your cocktails are personally handpicked by him from the venue’s garden. While the meat is sourced from some of Australia’s finest butchers.
This personal touch, and his commitment to providing guests with an outstanding dining experience, is what sets them apart from their competitors.
Located in: QT Melbourne
Address: Level 1/133 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Hours: Wed-Sat 6 – 10 pm
Phone: (03) 8636 8808
9. Steer Dining Room Restaurant
If you love Angus and wagyu then you should head on over to the Steer Dining Room Restaurant in South Yarra.
Created with a strong Asian influence, this fabulous restaurant proudly offers one of the widest selections of Black Angus, Australian Wagyu and Hereford beef in the city.
Established in 2009, Jeffry Lim, the current head, hand-picks all their cuts. So you can be sure that you are being served food that has passed stringent quality measures. As developed through his many years of working in the industry.
Address: 15 Claremont St, South Yarra VIC 3141
Hours: Mon – Sun 6 – 10:30 pm
Phone: (03) 9827 1891
10. La Luna Bistro
If you are a fan of Celebrity chef Adrian Richardson’s style then you should make a reservation at La Luna Bistro.
Well known on the Melbourne dining scene for the taste and presentation of its succulent meat dishes, the restaurant will charm you from the moment you step foot in it with its cosy, intimate feel.
With so many excellent choices on the menu, it is hard to say they have a signature dish per se. But their La Luna house-aged beef is certainly worthy of being considered as it.
Address: 320 Rathdowne St, Carlton North VIC 3054
Hours: Tue – Thur 4 – 11 pm, Fri – Sat 12 – 3 pm & 4 – 11 pm
Phone: (03) 9349 4888
11. Angus & Bon
One of the coolest steakhouses in Melbourne has to be Angus & Bon. Residing in the former Prahran Post Office, (which dates back to 1928), the venue is a throwback to the grandeur and hospitality of New York’s best steak joints from days gone by.
Presenting an inventive slant on food that is wood-fired cooked, their list of steak cuts is exceptional. Think 30-day scotch fillet and rib eye on the bone or prime 36-month-old grass-fed locally butchered cuts and let your taste buds salivate at the thought.
Address: 168 Greville St, Prahran VIC 3181
Hours: Tues – Sun 4 – 10 pm
Phone: (03) 9533 9593
12. MPD Steak Kitchen Caulfield
Any restaurant that is run by someone who was awarded the title of Chef of the Year by the Australian Hotels Association in 2019 is worth visiting. This is why you should make a reservation at MPD Steak Kitchen Caulfield.
Housed within Zagame’s Caulfield Hotel, the venue offers exceptional service and outstanding food, created by the critically heralded Chris Bonello.
Take a friend or loved one down there and enjoy the delights of their Butcher’s Block. A selection of
premium, mouthwatering meats that are cooked to perfection.
Located in: Zagame’s Caulfield Hotel
Address: 25 Derby Rd, Caulfield East VIC 3145
Hours: Tue – Thur 5:30 – 10 pm, Fri – Sun 12 – 2:30 pm & 5:30 – 10 pm
Phone: (03) 8676 8988
13. Meat & Wine Co.
Undoubtedly one of the best steakhouses in Melbourne, the Meat & Wine Co. have been serving up delicious cuts of steak in the city for over two decades.
Offering their customers a fine dining, afro-centric experience, they operate out of several locations throughout Victoria.
Serving top-notch steaks that come from hand-picked Australian farms, a meal here is a treat for the senses.
They also offer an excellent wine list, as well as some exceptional desserts.
Address: Freshwater Place, 3 Queens Bridge St, Southbank VIC 3006
Hours: Mon closed, Tues 5 – 10 pm, Wed & Thurs 12 – 10 pm, Fri – Sat 12 – 11 pm, Sun 12 pm – 10 pm
14. Vue De Monde
Another Melbourne Steakhouse that has been in the game for more than two decades is Vue De Monde.
Found within the iconic Rialto Building, on its 55th floor, this fantastic restaurant offers up a sumptuous menu of steaks which you can enjoy with some truly remarkable city views.
It is always busy, so reservations are highly recommended.
Located in: Rialto
Address: 55 Rialto Towers, 525 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Hours: Wed – Thur 6 pm – 12 am, Fri – Sat 12 pm – 12 am
Phone: (03) 9691 3888
15. Florentino
Guy Grossi is a legend in Melbourne’s restaurant scene and for this reason, his iconic Florentino restaurant is a must-visit for those who enjoy a good steak.
A good steak is a bit of an understatement – this restaurant serves some of the best steaks in town. Bursting with big flavours and paired with some exceptional wines, this is the perfect destination for a date night or a celebration. Or when you are entertaining corporate clients.
Address: 80 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Hours: Mon – Sat 8 am – 11 pm
Phone: (03) 9662 1811
16. A Hereford Beefstouw
Undoubtedly one of the best known steakhouses in Melbourne, A Hereford Beefstouw presents a menu of delectable meats that are prepared with time-honoured Scandinavian cooking methods.
Sourcing their meats from the best of the best producers – namely the Burvill family farm near the Coonawarra region in South Australia, their dry-aged, 100-day rib-eye on the bone will have you thinking you had died and gone to heaven.
If you are not really into dry-aged meat, then their humongous 1.4 kg Tomahawk steak which comes with a delicious accompaniment of lobster tail may well be more to your liking..
Address: 22 Duckboard Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000
Hours: Wed & Sat – Mon 5:30 – 10:30 pm, Thur – Fri 11:30 am – 10:30 pm
Phone: (03) 9654 8297
17. Vlado’s
A veritable institution in Melbourne, Vlado’s has been sating the appetites of Melbourne carnivores for almost 60 years.
Renowned for serving up steaks so good they should be considered works of art, all their produce is selected thoughtfully.
Their meat, for instance, comes from Australia’s most prominent farms and even their charcoal is sourced locally. If you love steak, it would be considered sacrilege if you didn’t eat here at least once.
Address: 61 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121
Hours: Wed & Sat 6 – 10:30 pm, Thur – Fri 12 – 3 pm & 6 – 10:30 pm
Phone: (03) 9428 5833