Where to Find the Best Steak in Melbourne

Sometimes, only a juicy, expertly seared steak will do — and thankfully, Melbourne delivers in spades. Whether you’re craving a hulking ribeye, a velvet-soft filet mignon, or a scotch fillet with the perfect char, this city knows how to plate up perfection.

From moody laneway hideaways to slick high-end diners with skyline views, Melbourne’s steak scene is all substance, no sizzle. Add plush sides, sommelier-approved wine lists and the kind of service that makes you feel like royalty — this is where the serious carnivores come to play.

Maison Batard

The French do steak differently, and at Maison Bâtard, it’s a full-blown affair. Housed in a grand Bourke Street terrace, this polished newcomer plates up wood‑fired rib-eye, bavette, scotch fillet and porterhouse kissed by the Josper grill, with indulgent sides like purée de pommes de terre, petit pois et lardon, and comte and cauliflower gratin. This is Melbourne’s steak scene in couture mode.

23 Bourke Street, Melbourne

The Lincoln

There’s steak, and then there’s The Lincoln’s steak — cooked the old-fashioned way, with care, swagger, and a proper respect for the meat. Housed in a heritage Carlton pub that’s equal parts scholarly and salt-of-the-earth, this elevated gastropub does a killer porterhouse, eye fillet or sirloin, grilled to perfection and plated with classic sides and a knockout pepper or chimichurri sauce. Match it with something dark and moody from the rotating beer taps or dive into the deep end of their tight but clever wine list.

Sitchu Tip: Don’t miss the seasonal magic — look out for delicate shavings of truffle goodness that elevate every bite.

91 Cardigan Street, Carlton 

Gimlet at Cavendish House

Step into the golden age of dining at Gimlet, where chandeliers sparkle, waiters wear waistcoats, and steak is anything but an afterthought. This Andrew McConnell institution inside the heritage-listed Cavendish House serves an impressive line-up of prime cuts — Gippsland tenderloin with sauce au poivre, wagyu sirloin, hulking T-bone — all kissed by fire and served with elegance. But the extra showstopper? A gleaming trolley that wheels around hand-chopped beef tartare, mixed tableside to your exacting taste. This is steakhouse luxury with old-world charm and modern edge.

33 Russell Street, Melbourne

Mesa Verde

High above Swanston Street in a moody, timber-drenched saloon, Mesa Verde proves that great steak isn’t just the domain of classic grills. Here, the 450g bone-in rib-eye lands smoky, tender, and dressed with chimichurri, surrounded by the seductive hum of mezcal cocktails and city lights. Pair it with rockling tacos, sip a frozen margarita, and let the altitude (and attitude) of this rooftop haunt work its magic.

Curtin House, level 6/252 Swanston Street, Melbourne

Butcher’s Prime

You’ll need to make your way to the Docklands for this one, but once you sink your teeth into a perfectly cooked rib-eye, scotch fillet or T-bone, you’ll know the journey was worth it. Butcher’s Prime is a premier steakhouse that takes its craft seriously — blending quality, tradition and expertly aged beef in a sleek waterfront setting. With over 10 cuts on offer (including a mammoth 1.5kg Tomahawk), complimentary sides, and house-made desserts from a dedicated pastry chef, this is a feast worth settling in for.

42 Newquay Promenade, Docklands

Victor Churchill

Victor Churchill has just joined Melbourne’s steak royalty, snagging the No.18 spot on the 2025 World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants list — and it’s no surprise. Found behind a heritage façade on High Street, this slick hybrid of butcher and luxe dining space is a feast for all senses. The intimate horseshoe bar seats just 13 guests, where 28-day dry-aged steaks are grilled to perfection alongside oysters and caviar starters. Don’t sleep on the full-blood Wagyu sirloin or the colossal 1kg Rangers Valley Black Market Bistecca.

Sitchu Tip: Book 30 days early — this one fills fast.

953 High Street, Armadale

Meatmaiden

Hidden beneath the city streets, Meatmaiden is Melbourne’s sultry carnivorous playground where the 1kg, 40-day dry-aged rib eye reigns supreme like a smoky, marbled monarch. This beast of a steak is buttery, bold, and cooked to melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Pair it with their cult lobster mac and cheese, and you’ve basically reached meat nirvana. The Stone Axe Wagyu flank 9+ is always delicious too, and be sure to treat yourself to oysters—because, vibes.

It’s all moody lighting, flirty cocktails, and serious steak, without the steakhouse stiffness. Come hungry, leave swooning (and possibly planning your next visit mid-bite).

195 Little Collins Street, Melbourne 

Cutler & Co

Step into the iconic Cutler & Co, where the rib-eye is more than just a steak – it’s a celebration of Melbourne’s dining prowess. This 1.2kg dry-aged Angus is chargrilled to create a perfect balance of smokiness and tenderness, leaving every bite a delicious revelation. With its effortlessly cool atmosphere and refined, almost otherworldly attention to detail, Cutler & Co effortlessly blends bold flavours and timeless style. It’s not just about steak; it’s about the experience – and trust us, this one’s unforgettable.

55/57 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

Matilda 159 Domain

Matilda 159 Domain isn’t just a pretty face—it’s fire, literally. This South Yarra stalwart, led by Scott Pickett, does wood-fired everything, from wagyu bavette to melt-in-your-mouth rib-eye. It’s where smoke meets sophistication, and date nights turn deluxe.

Expect earthy interiors, a moody vibe, and food that hits like a warm hug (from a very chic, very refined lumberjack). For a steak that’s more than just meat on a plate, Matilda is the whole, beautifully charred package. Oh, and if you’re not ordering the pepper sauce, we might need to rethink this friendship.

159 Domain Road, South Yarra

Palermo

If smoky, flame-licked meats and moody lighting are your love language, Palermo is calling. This Argentinian steakhouse in the CBD brings the drama with an open fire pit, where prime cuts like O’Connor’s pasture flank and Suffolk lamb sizzle to perfection. Think: rustic Buenos Aires charm meets Melbourne cool, with cocktails and empanadas to match. It’s all leather banquettes, rich aromas, and serious steak swagger, without taking itself too seriously. A date-night hero or group feast game-changer.

401 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne

HER Bar

HER Bar’s Tuesday steak night isn’t about white tablecloths or sommelier theatrics—it’s about delicious steak at an unbeatable price. Tucked inside Melbourne’s multi-level HER, this Euro-inspired hotspot delivers a premium O’Connor beef sirloin from Gippsland that’s seared to perfection, deeply flavoured, and served with just the right amount of attitude and bearnaise. Pair it with a pre-batched cocktail or a killer glass of wine, and you’re in business.

270 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Young Hearts

Young Hearts pulses with the rhythm of good food, strong drinks, and late-night mischief. Wednesdays are for steak lovers, with a 250g wagyu, golden fries, and crisp salad served up for just $28. Juicy, rich, and seared to perfection, it’s a meal that calls for a bold glass of red and a long, leisurely evening. The bar’s sultry jazz nights, expertly crafted cocktails, and effortless charm make it all too easy to settle in, stay late, and let the night unfold.

216 High Street, Windsor

Hotel Railway

Hotel Railway’s steak night is a feast you’ll soon dream about all week. Every Saturday, $39 gets you steak, golden fries, rich entrecôte sauce, a crisp salad, and a warm, buttered baguette. Just as you’re finishing, they bring out round two—more steak, more fries, more sauce. Add bottomless wine for $25, and you’ve got yourself a proper Saturday night situation. Come hungry, bring friends, and don’t make any big plans after…because you’ll probably need a nap!

Saturdays only

291 Albert Street, Brunswick 

Steer Dining Room

Steer Dining Room is a heavyweight in Melbourne’s steak scene, landing at #17 in the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants in 2024. This South Yarra spot is all about top-tier Australian and Japanese Wagyu, with the legendary Kobe A5 taking centre stage—rich, buttery, and melting at first bite. The Kobe Prestige Menu is the move, paired with an award-winning wine list and simple, well-executed sides. It’s an experience worth lingering over, best enjoyed with good company and a glass in hand.

15 Claremont Street, South Yarra

Entrecôte

Melbourne’s beloved French steakhouse, Entrecôte, settled into a grander, more glamorous home in Prahran—without losing an ounce of its charm. The star? Their signature steak frites—a perfectly cooked grain-fed Black Angus, bathed in luscious tarragon butter, with crisp fries and a sharp salad on the side. But don’t stop there. Classic escargot, French onion soup, and a top-tier wine list set the scene for indulgence. Finish with the crème brûlée—one spoonful, and you’re in Paris.

142-144 Greville Street, Prahran

Grill Americano

Chris Lucas’s Grill Americano has been turning heads with its bold, North Italian-inspired steakhouse fare and striking, opulent interiors. Drenched in royal blue, marble, and terrazzo, it’s grand but never pretentious—a place to settle in, dress up, and indulge. Start with freshly shucked oysters before moving on to the real reason you’re here: Bistecca from the grill. With over ten premium cuts, including a 650g rib-eye on the bone, steak lovers will be in heaven. Add sides and sauce (don’t skip the parmesan-crusted onion rings), and let the feast begin.

112 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Reine & La Rue

For a truly exceptional steak in Melbourne, Reine and La Rue delivers with effortless elegance. Housed in a breathtaking venue, this steakhouse champions the finest cuts from Victoria’s best producers. The menu is a masterclass in quality, featuring a 200g Southern Ranges eye fillet from Gippsland, a 250g Wagyu flat iron from Mayura Station, and a 250g Black Opal Wagyu from Tasmania.

For those with a bigger appetite, the 600g O’Connor dry-aged ribeye or the 1kg dry-aged T-bone will more than satisfy. But for the ultimate indulgence? The 1kg Blackmore Wagyu ribeye, rich, buttery, and impossibly tender. Whether you’re a steak purist or just after a night of pure decadence, this is the place to do it.

The Gothic Bank, 380 Collins Street, Melbourne 

Railway Club Hotel

A true Melbourne institution, the Railway Club Hotel is proudly known as the city’s original steak pub and has been dishing up top-quality cuts in a relaxed, old-school setting for over 40 years. This is the kind of place where the focus is on great food, not fanfare. Settle into the cosy dining room, all exposed brick and white tablecloths, and take your pick from the display fridge—Bass Strait pasture-fed beef, pure Black Angus, and a range of premium cuts, cooked exactly how you like.

Classic sides like shoestring fries, onion rings, and honey-roasted carrots round out the experience. For those skipping steak, the menu also offers fresh seafood, chicken parmigiana, and pillowy vegetable gnocchi.

107 Raglan Street, Port Melbourne

Angus & Bon

Angus & Bon is where date nights linger long past dessert. Housed in a grand old bank in Prahran, this New York-style steakhouse hums with low lighting, clinking glasses, and the scent of wood-fired perfection. The menu is a love letter to premium Australian beef—dry-aged, expertly grilled, and paired with indulgent sides like truffle fries and buttery mash. Share a bottle of something bold, steal bites from each other’s plates, and let the night unfold in a haze of good wine, great steak, and even better company.

168 Greville Street, Prahran

France Soir

France Soir is the French bistro in South Yarra that proudly celebrates its traditional roots while embracing seasonal Australian produce. A true Melbourne institution, this bustling local haunt has been serving classic Parisian vibes since the ’80s. It’s the place for wholesome dining and an impressive selection of French wines, paired with dishes like roast quail, escargots, steak tartare, and beef bourguignon.

The steak menu is simple, satisfying, and unmistakably French. Choose from a classic entrecôte with frites, a porterhouse, or a thick eye fillet, or opt for a juicy ribeye by weight. Sauces include creamy béarnaise, Normande, bordelaise, or a classic pepper sauce.

11 Toorak Road, South Yarra

Meat & Wine Co.

Meat & Wine Co isn’t just another steakhouse—it’s a temple to meat worship, dressed in moody lighting and suave, Afro-centric charm. With two locations in Melbourne and more across the country, its reputation precedes it for good reason. The kitchen takes steak seriously, dry-aging premium cuts from top Australian producers to intensify flavour and texture. Each bite is rich, buttery, and smoky, with expert wine pairings to elevate the experience.

Beyond the ribeyes and rumps, the menu tempts with slow-cooked ribs, flame-kissed skewers, indulgent mac and cheese, and crisp salads. Finish with a liquid dessert—perhaps an affogato or an espresso martini—and let the night linger just a little longer.

Freshwater Place, 3 Queens Bridge Street, Southbank

The Como Centre, Corner Toorak Road & Chapel Street, South Yarra

Rockpool Bar & Grill

Inspired by the best steakhouses in North America, Rockpool Bar & Grill is a masterclass in indulgence. Santiago Aristizabal and his team don’t just cook meat; they honour it. Cuts are butchered in-house daily, meaning what’s on offer depends on what’s best. Cape Grim rib-eye, sirloin, and t-bone arrive perfectly seared, rich with buttery marbling, and unapologetically decadent.

Beyond the beef, sides are simple yet essential, and if you miss out on a dinner table, the bar menu saves the day with a Wagyu burger dripping in Gruyère and smoky bacon. Finish with a crème caramel so silky, it should come with a warning.

Crown Casino, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank

Victoria by Farmer’s Daughters 

Victoria by Farmer’s Daughters proves that the best steak starts long before it hits the grill. With a fierce commitment to local producers, Alejandro Saravia showcases O’Connor beef at its finest—succulent, deeply flavoured, and cooked with absolute precision. Pair it with a glass (or bottle) from their staggering 3,000-bottle “wine library,” and you’ve got a meal worth lingering over. No gimmicks, no shortcuts—just exceptional steak, expertly done.

Federation Square, Tenancy 26/2 Swanston Street, Melbourne 

San Telmo

No steak roundup is complete without an Argentinean grill, and San Telmo delivers in spades. This cosy, dimly lit hotspot hums with warmth—leather chairs, wooden accents, and the unmistakable aroma of fire and meat.

At the heart of it all is their 2.5-metre Parrilla charcoal grill, searing pasture-fed steaks to perfection. But don’t stop there—order empanadas, chorizo, pan-fried cheese, and a few glasses of Malbec. And for dessert? Dulce de leche, rich, sticky, and impossible to resist.

14 Meyers Place, Melbourne

Neighbourhood Wine

Neighbourhood Wine is the kind of spot that makes you want to linger. Tucked away in Fitzroy North, this effortlessly cool wine bar nails the art of simplicity—seasonal produce, minimal-intervention wines, and a soundtrack spun on vinyl. It’s unpretentious, intimate, and deeply Melbourne.

The steak? A menu mainstay, ever-evolving but always iconic. Maybe it’s draped in béarnaise, nestled against cipollini onions and mushrooms in a glossy jus, or kissed with herb butter. Whatever the variation, expect a perfect char, a tender centre, and the kind of deep, smoky flavour that demands another glass of something good.

Sitchu Tip: Order the salad. Seriously. Crisp fries, zesty greens, and a flawlessly cooked steak—this is how it’s done.

1 Reid Street, Fitzroy North

Cinder at The Terminus

Housed within the storied bluestone walls of the 150-year-old Terminus, Cinder is where fire meets finesse. At its heart, a Josper grill works its magic, coaxing deep, smoky flavour from dry-aged Cape Grim striploin, Galiciana cube roll, and the show-stopping 1.3kg Margaret River Tomahawk. Each cut arrives with chef’s sides and your pick of sauce or butter—because steak should be personal. Start with oysters or scallops, stay for the Wagyu Wednesday steal, and let the flames do the talking. This is one of our top picks for enjoying a succulent steak in Melbourne.

18 Brennand Street, Fitzroy North

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