Memphis/ Food & Drinks
Published on May 28, 2019
Treat yourself at the 5 priciest steakhouses in MemphisPhoto: Houston's Restaurant/Yelp

Looking to try the top steakhouses around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end steakhouses in Memphis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

1. Houston's Restaurant

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Topping the list is Houston's Restaurant. Located at 5000 Poplar Ave., it is the highest-rated high-end steakhouse in Memphis, boasting four stars out of 224 reviews on Yelp. The restaurant group, which has 15 locations, first opened in the city in 1983. The upscale spot features a dress code and outdoor patio. 

On the menu you'll find prime rib, crab cakes and pork chops along with a selection of steaks. Pair your meal with one of the many wines on offer. 

2. The Capital Grille

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Next up is The Capital Grille, situated at 6065 Poplar Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 146 reviews on Yelp, the national chain's Memphis location, which offers steaks, seafood and more, has proved to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.

Start your meal with pan-fried calamari or lobster crab cakes and move on to entrees like the dry-aged porterhouse steak or the roasted rack of lamb.

Yelper Amanda-Amy J. wrote, "This is probably one of my favorite places in town. The service and the food are impeccable. Could not ask to have been treated better and served such wonderful food.

3. Texas de Brazil

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Texas de Brazil, located at 150 Peabody Place, Suite 103, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy Brazilian steakhouse four stars out of 254 reviews.

The establishment cooks its meats over an open flame with natural wood charcoal. The all-you-can eat menu includes everything from steaks to ribs to sausage.

4. Folks Folly Prime Steakhouse

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Folks Folly Prime Steakhouse is another pricey go-to, with four stars out of 175 Yelp reviews. Head over to 551 S. Mendenhall Road to try it for yourself.

Specialties include filet mignon medallions, duck breast and rack of lamb. In addition to the protein options, there are sides such as broiled Parmesan tomatoes, garlic potato casserole and artichokes with béarnaise. 

5. Ruth's Chris Steak House

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Finally, check out Ruth's Chris Steak House, which has earned four stars out of 132 reviews on Yelp. Treat yourself at the steakhouse and traditional American spot, which offers seafood and more, by heading over to 6120 Poplar Ave. in the Regalia Shopping Center. Ruth's Chris offers happy hour specials from 4:30–6:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Sunday.

Dine on everything from a T-bone steak to Chilean sea bass. A full selection of wines and cocktails are also on offer. 

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