12 of the Best Steakhouses in Charlotte
Where to find the best steaks in the Queen City.
by Arielle Patterson
Nothing beats a night out at a restaurant that serves high-quality cuts of steak, from tender filet mignon to melt-in-your-mouth ribeye. Many steakhouses in Charlotte offer the quintessential, white-tablecloth experience. For your next special occasion, make a reservation at one of these top steakhouses in Charlotte.
Beef 'N Bottle Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Lower South End
A longstanding Charlotte favorite, Beef ‘N Bottle boasts an old-fashioned atmosphere complete with vintage photos on the walls. Since 1958, this low-lit steakhouse has served house-aged cuts of beef topped with your choice of blue cheese crumbles or brown mushroom gravy. Ask your server about the daily special, which is often a surf-and-turf selection.
The Capital Grille
Neighborhood: Uptown
The Capital Grille’s Charlotte location is a popular choice among Uptown diners. Enjoy dry-aged steaks, paired with one of 325 new- and old-world wines, in a refined setting. The chef-recommended porcini-rubbed bone-in ribeye adds an umami flavor, and slight sweetness from the balsamic reduction, to Capital Grille’s signature cut.
The Cellar at Duckworth’s
Neighborhood: Uptown
While The Cellar at Duckworth’s is not your typical steakhouse, the cuts of certified Angus beef make it a popular destination for steak night. This speakeasy-style gastro pub cooks its steaks in an 1,800°F oven to create a charred crust. Order a classic, delicate filet mignon or try an equally tender bison filet.
Estampa Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Uptown
Indulge in continuous cuts of steak during a churrasco experience at Estampa Gaucha. Start at the gourmet salad bar but leave room for the roaming skewers of beef circulating the dining room. This Brazilian-style steakhouse features familiar options like filet mignon and New York strip, as well as popular Brazilian cuts like picanha and fraldinha.
Dean’s Italian Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Uptown
Dean’s is a traditional steakhouse with an Italian twist. Prime cuts of beef, including Japanese A5 wagyu, comprise the menu alongside house-made pasta. For a mix of both, try the wagyu Bolognese or red-wine braised short rib gnocchi. Order your steak “Dean’s style” with a butter-poached lobster claw and black truffle bearnaise on top.
Dressler's
Neighborhood: Midtown
While Dressler’s does feature the classic, white-tablecloth aesthetic, the restaurant sets itself apart from traditional steakhouses with its bright, welcoming dining room. Take your pick from three cuts: filet mignon, New York strip or Delmonico ribeye. Dress your steak with your choice of mushroom demi-glace, garlic herb butter, house steak sauce or a crab cake.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
Neighborhood: SouthPark
Come dressed to impress at Del Frisco’s, an upscale, two-story steakhouse. Robustly marbled USDA Prime steaks are the stars of the menu, including a 32-ounce tomahawk, along with Japanese A5 wagyu and 45-day dry-aged cuts. Elevate your steak with the addition of garlic butter, truffle butter or gorgonzola fondue.
Epic Chophouse
Area: Mooresville, Fort Mill, S.C.
Venture just outside of Charlotte to one of two area Epic Chophouse locations, where the steaks are made from corn-fed cattle and hand selected to ensure the highest-quality marbling. The Epic 48-Ounce Long-Bone Tomahawk Ribeye is aged for a minimum of 35 days, resulting in a shareable, melt-in-your-mouth tender steak.
New York Butcher Shoppe
Neighborhood: Dilworth, Indian Land, S.C., Fort Mill, S.C.
In addition to offering ready-to-eat/cook prepared meals, you can also enjoy New York Butcher Shoppe’s USDA Prime and Top Choice steaks in house. Choose a steak from the butcher’s counter and the chef will prepare it for you with one side. The dine-in menu also includes a steak flight with cuts served three ways.
Oak Steakhouse
Neighborhood: SouthPark
The signature steaks at Oak include all the classic cuts – filet mignon, New York strip, ribeye, porterhouse and Japanese A5 wagyu. Complement your steak with one of several sauces to choose from, including the house-made Oak Steak Sauce, horseradish cream and rosemary butter, that pair well with any cut.
The Porter’s House
Neighborhood: South Charlotte
The Porter’s House is another concept from local restaurateur Jon Dressler. Steaks are served a la carte with your choice of an addition like a crab cake, lemon garlic shrimp or bone marrow truffle butter. Order the 36-ounce Porter House to share and save the date for the prime rib special on Sunday.
Steak 48
Neighborhood: SouthPark
Charlotte’s Steak 48 location lives up to the restaurant’s high standards of impeccable service and high-quality steaks. Each cut comes from responsibly farmed cattle and have been wet-aged for 28 days. The menu boasts several steak sizes to appease any appetite, including an exceptionally marbled A5 Kobe beef.
STK Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Uptown
STK Steakhouse is renowned for its premium selection of steaks, offering perfectly cooked cuts that are both tender and flavorful. The restaurant's signature dry-aged steaks provide an unparalleled depth of flavor, making every bite a luxurious experience.
