Melbourne’s Best Steak Restaurants You Should Try (2023)
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Article published: 3rd September 2023
Written by: Mary S., teacher and Melbourne foodie
We are very lucky in Melbourne. Especially when it comes to food. No wonder they call Melbourne the food capital of Australia! Amidst the smorgasbord of delicious offerings, one cuisine stands out for so many: steak.
Melbourne locals are obsessed with fresh locally sourced and perfectly prepared meat. This has resulted in so many great steak restaurants here. Hope you find this article handy in your hunt for the perfect steak!
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Where to get the best Melbourne steak in 2023?
In this piece, we will guide you through some of the best steak restaurants in Melbourne for you to try today.
Irrespective of whether you are looking for a sizzling porterhouse, eye fillet, scotch, rump or rib eye steak, we have you covered. There are quite literally hundreds of restaurants in Melbourne where you can find delicious steaks but we have listed the ones we think are the top ones.
Book ahead because some of these steakhouses are very popular.
Map of Top Steakhouses in Melbourne
Have a look at this interactive map of the best steak in Melbourne.
Marbl
Address in Prahran: 11 Izett St, Prahran VIC 3181
The steak is so good, they opened another one in Port Melbourne: 79 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
This family owned steakhouse offers some of the best steaks in Melbourne. You feel the love and care the owners put into this place the moment you walk in. Their commitment to quality here is obvious in every juicy bite. Looking at online reviews, you will find Marbl is one of Melbourne’s best reviewed restaurants in general, and not only for steak.
Marbl sources some of the finest cuts of meat from local farms in Victoria and Australia. Don’t miss the Mayura Wagyu Rump Steak when you visit, it is my favourite. Some say the special basting Marbl uses makes the steaks even better. Another hot tip: order the cheesecake for dessert. It is the only dessert on the menu, but it sure is worth it.
It is a popular spot so make sure you book a table in Marbl ahead of time. I’m glad they opened another one in Port Melbourne.
Rare Steakhouse
Addresses:
Uptown – 6/61 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Midtown – 12 Goldie Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
Downtown – 42-44 King Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
With three Melbourne CBD locations, Rare Steakhouse has got to be something great when it comes to steak! Not one for a vegetarian (let’s be fair, most of the restaurants on this list won’t be), Rare states their steak menu has pasture and grain fed beef that is basted and chargrilled to perfection. Having visited a handful of times now, we can’t argue too much with this statement.
Botswana Butchery
Address: 66 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
With a few restaurants already in Australia and New Zealand, this relatively new Flinders Lane (Melbourne CBD) gem of a restaurant brings together some top quality local produce. And, as you might guess from the name, Botswana Butchery has some amazing steaks on the menu.
The rib eye steak is top notch and there is a great selection of red wines to accompany it. One to include for a steak night dining experience!
Meatmaiden
Address: 195 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
You will find this steak house in Melbourne’s CBD. Another aptly named restaurant, Meatmaiden offers quality steaks in a quintessentially moody underground atmosphere that seems to fit the food so well. With a bit of an American feel to the establishment, their range of steaks on the menu has both some classic and unique options to try, ensuring you have an amazing dining experience. Hidden away in the basement on Little Collins Street, I suggest you try Meatmaiden if you haven’t already. And to top it off, they have some cool bourbon and craft beers on the drinks menu too.
The Railway Club Hotel
Address: 107 Raglan Street, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
This traditional classy Port Melbourne pub has been a steak staple of Melbourne for over four decades. To the point, you choose the meat you want from the display and see it being made in the open kitchen. Some of the best steak you will find in Melbourne. For something a little different or as an entree, try the Cevapcici special.
Vlado’s Steakhouse
Address: 61 Bridge Road, Richmond VIC 3121
This one is a bit of a special gem. The traditional steakhouse with a European feel opened in 1964 and has been a a haven for meat lovers for over five decades! A meat filled set menu with your only choice being the exact cut of your steak, you are in for a feast. Sure there is a great salad on the side and a crepe for dessert, but you are not really there for these, are you? A must visit for steak lovers.
San Telmo, Asado, Palermo
San Telmo Address: 14 Meyers Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
Asado Address: 6 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006
Palermo Address: 401 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
This trio of Argentinian inspired steakhouses (with Asado having some Spanish influences) have the same owner and somewhat similar menus. If you after a great steak with a South American vibe, these restaurants are definitely ones to add to your list. Enjoy your steak with a your pick of wine from their outstanding Argentinean range of wines available.
Grossi Florentino and Florentino Grill
Address: 80 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
While this multilevel iconic Tuscan Italian restaurant is not a steakhouse as such, we just could not skip it on this list. You cannot go past the quality of their steaks. Share the giant Florentine steak or go for one of the other quality cuts on the menu (keep in mind Florentino Grill downstairs is a la carte whereas Grossi Florentino upstairs may have a set menu). One of the best steaks I ever had was in Florence after a long walking tour.
The Meat & Wine Co
Address: Chadstone, Hawthorn East, Southbank, South Yarra Melbourne locations in Melbourne
African inspired steak house with several locations in Melbourne, Australia and even London in the United Kingdom. With an expansive a la carte menu and a great choice of wines, The Meat & Wine Co is a smooth dining experience in stylish decor that you will likely want to experience again and again.
Plan and book ahead
One thing to note with steak restaurants in Melbourne… ok most restaurants in Melbourne – the importance of booking and planning ahead for your night out. Before heading out, try to make a reservation, especially for the more popular steak spots like Marbl or the Railway Club Hotel. Melbourne’s steak restaurants cater to a range of budgets and some can be on the pricey side, so make sure to have a look at the menus and prices in advance.
References we used in writing the best steaks in Melbourne post
In addition to trying each of the steak restaurants above and getting an opinion of a range of locals, we also accessed Tripadvisor and Google reviews to get a feel of what the public opinions, tips and suggestions were.
In conclusion
Melbourne’s has steak restaurants aplenty. And quality, world class ones too. With so many unforgettable dining experiences to be had, start exploring the best steaks in Melbourne today. A meat lovers dream come true.
If you feel another steak restaurant in Melbourne warrants an appearance on this list, let us know and we will check it out and consider adding. Thank you 🙂
We wrote the Melbourne’s Best Steak Restaurants article in September 2023. While we do our very best to provide up to date and useful information, we do not guarantee the accuracy of any of the information provided in this post. Mistakes can happen. If you spot one, shoot us a message so we can fix it. Keep in mind, things can change at any time in addition so always have a look at the official Melbourne steakhouse websites for details including restaurant opening times.
