Wondering where to find the best steakhouses near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end steakhouses in Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.
1. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Topping the list is Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab. Located at 750 15th St. NW downtown, it is the most popular high-end steakhouse in Washington, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,362 reviews on Yelp.
We turned there to learn more about Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab.
"The legendary Joe's Stone Crab opened in Miami Beach in 1913," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "Joe's has become one of the most beloved and widely recognized restaurants in the world, famous for its Florida stone crab, signature sides and Key lime pie."
In terms of signature items, "Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida stone crab claws. Joe's also features prime steaks, including the signature 16-ounce."
2. Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
Next up is downtown's Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse, situated at 1101 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. It's a member of the national chain. With four stars out of 1,831 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about the restaurant.
"Fogo de Chão is a leading Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, which has specialized in fire-roasting high-quality meats since 1979 utilizing the centuries-old Southern Brazilian cooking technique of churrasco," it states on its Yelp page. "Fogo offers guests a wide variety of simply seasoned meats that are carefully fire-roasted to expose their natural flavors, including the house specialty picanha sirloin, filet mignon, ribeye and lamb chops, to name a few. Additionally, Fogo offers a gourmet Market Table & Feijoada Bar, which includes seasonal salads, soup, fresh vegetables, feijoada (traditional black bean stew with rice, fresh orange and yuca flour), and much more."
3. Mastro's Steakhouse
Also downtown is a member of the popular chain Mastro's Steakhouse. Located at 600 13th St. NW, it is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy steakhouse four stars out of 634 reviews.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Mastro's Steakhouse.
"Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere," it notes on its Yelp page.
New York strip, petit filet, bone-in ribeye and porterhouse are among the many menu options.
4. Charlie Palmer Steak
This member of the popular chain Charlie Palmer Steak is another pricey go-to, with four stars out of 590 Yelp reviews. Head over to 101 Constitution Ave. NW downtown to see for yourself.
The site has lots more information about Charlie Palmer Steak.
"Since the beginning of his celebrated career, master chef and hospitality entrepreneur Charlie Palmer has received critical acclaim for his signature Progressive American Cooking, a style built on rambunctious flavors and unexpected combinations with a deep and lasting infusion of classical French cuisine," according to the business's Yelp profile.
Signature menu items are wagyu steak, dry-aged New York strip, filet mignon and porterhouse for two.
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