The best steakhouses in Toronto to check out right now

The historical dining room and seating area at BlueBlood Steakhouse is classy and unique. Credit: BlueBlood Steakhouse
The elegant dining room with booth seating and gold art-deco chandeliers.

As one of North America’s most inviting cities to visit, Toronto offers up some of the finest restaurants on the continent. When it comes to those looking for a mouth-watering steak to enjoy, the city’s thriving steakhouses are an attractive proposition. You’ll find tender rib-eye, juicy tomahawk and plenty of tasty appetisers and desserts to round out your meal. For romantic date nights, special occasions, family-friendly spots for celebrating birthdays and more, the best steakhouses in Toronto await.

Whether you’re looking for steak with a romantic setting in Midtown, traditional Brazilian-style steak in Niagara Falls or a great place for group bookings in various neighbourhoods like King West, Yorkville and Mississauga, in this selection you can find what you are looking for. So, let’s get started and look through 10 of the best steakhouses in Toronto that you can book right away, getting your evening off to a great start.

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For special occasions – visit Charcoal Steak House in Kitchener

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Prepare your appetite for some of the best prime cuts of meat at Charcoal Steak House. Credit: Charcoal Steak House
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There’s more than just great steaks here, grilled seafood dishes are also an excellent choice from the menu. Credit: Charcoal Steak House
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The relaxed and spacious dining room is a great setting to enjoy some AAA quality steaks. Credit: Charcoal Steak House

Charcoal Steak House in Kitchener is one of the region’s top independent local steakhouses and is well worth the road trip from Toronto along the 401 W highway. So, if you’re looking to explore other towns near Toronto, and fancy some steak on the way, this is the place to be. This family restaurant, which has been delighting the local community with succulent steak offerings for over 65 years, provides a homely setting for your meal, giving off casual and relaxing vibes for your dining experience. Check out some of the finest cuts of AAA quality meat you’d wish to taste with an intriguing menu full of attractive starters, main show dishes and a great cocktail and wine list to go with the food. To start you have the popular dry riblets, buttermilk crispy pork and crispy calamari with sweet peppers. For your main, fine cuts of filet mignon, New York striploin, and A5 Miyazaki wagyu tenderloin steal the show. With the choices you have here, you can’t go far wrong.

For one of the best steakhouses in Toronto for group bookings – check out Earls Kitchen + Bar in King West, Yorkdale, Yorkville, Vaughan, Mississauga, Burlington and Etobicoke

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As well as great steak, Earls’ international menu serves up fine dishes from all over, with seafood platters being exceptional. Credit: Earls Kitchen + Bar 
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 Try out tasty combinations like sliced steak on ravioli at Earls Kitchen + Bar. Credit: Earls Kitchen + Bar 
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The modern-styled restaurant provides a sophisticated and comfortable setting for a great dining experience. Credit: Earls Kitchen + Bar 

Earls Kitchen + Bar in King West, Yorkdale, Yorkville, Vaughan, Mississauga, Burlington and Etobicoke is the place to be for Toronto’s premier American restaurant that is perfect for family get-togethers, providing a diverse menu and a great vibe with tasty steak options to boot. Here you can enjoy a great steak in a welcoming environment, perfect for all the family and a popular choice for large bookings. With that in mind, you can get stuck into some shared options like calamari, roast beef sliders and crispy truffle fries. The steaks on offer are second to none with juicy options like Canadian prime sirloin,  filet mignon, and the classic ribeye. The drinks menu is equally impressive, with expertly crafted cocktails such as passion fruit chilli margarita and Earl’s dirty martini.

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For Brazilian steak and all-you-can-eat cuts of meat – book your table at Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse in Niagara Falls

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Get your meat served and cut right at your table, Brazilian rodizio style. Credit: Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
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Enjoy the finest Brazilian meats right off the skewer. Credit: Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
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The modern, spacious and well-lit restaurant at Brasa is very welcoming to its diners. Credit: Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse

When it comes to traditional Brazilian fare, the Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse is your go-to place for an all-you-can-eat meat feast with a touch of South American flair. An OpenTable Diner’s Choice Award winner in 2024, at Brasa you can enjoy an array of different cuts delivered to and cut at your table in the Brazilian ‘rodizio’ way, where you have a two-sided disc coloured green and red, colours to indicate your need for more meat (green), or your need for a serious timeout (red). Make sure your disc is flipped the right way at the right time, so you can eat as much as you like at your own pace. Here you can take advantage of various deals, like dine early & save, saving on your bill if you reserve between 5 – 5:45 pm. There’s also sangria Sundays and wine down Wednesdays, with half-priced bottles of wine to go with your meat. Choose between succulent cuts like beef-top sirloin, beef-bottom sirloin, rump steak and beef rib eye as well as flavourful parmesan striploin, lamb leg, pork loin and bacon-wrapped tender tips. Pair these meats with some fine wines, cocktails and a signature gourmet salad buffet to really top it off.

For one of the best steakhouses in Toronto for a fancy meal out – try Hy’s Steakhouse – Toronto in the Financial District

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Get the best of both worlds and combine your steak with some lobster at Hy’s Steakhouse. Credit: Hy’s Steakhouse
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Relax and enjoy the finest service to your table by Hy’s Steakhouse’s professional staff. Credit: Hy’s Steakhouse
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A spacious and comfortable dining room awaits you at Hy’s Steakhouse. Credit: Hy’s Steakhouse

Hy’s Steakhouse – Toronto in the Financial District provides a high-end dining experience celebrated for its outstanding cuts of meat and elegant atmosphere. It’s perfect for special events, offering a menu that includes some of the best steaks in the city, featuring beef aged for at least 28 days. Get started on Hy’s famous cheese toast and move on to top selections such as the richly marbled bone-in rib steak, the 8oz or 16oz filet, and the flavorful A5 wagyu steaks from Miyazaki and Kobe, all grilled to perfection according to your preference. Signature dishes include beef Wellington with foie gras and oyster mushroom duxelles, and the steak au poivre: a black peppercorn-crusted New York strip. In addition to steaks, the menu also features other tempting options such as juicy prawns and scallops, and a tender roasted rack of lamb. The extensive drinks menu offers a variety of fine wines and expertly crafted cocktails, like Hy’s Manhattan and the dark n stormy. For those interested in happy hour, reservations are recommended between 3-6 pm and after 9 pm on weekdays, and 4-6 pm and after 9 pm on weekends.

For one of the best steakhouses in Toronto for scenic views – check out Spencer’s at the Waterfront in Burlington

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Enjoy the finest scenic sea views with your meal at Spencer’s at the Waterfront. Credit: Spencer’s at the Waterfront
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As well as steak, you can enjoy some of the best seafood in town at Spencer’s. Credit: Spencer’s at the Waterfront
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Seating in front of the open kitchen and grill is a great way to watch your meal being prepared. Credit: Spencer’s at the Waterfront

Spencer’s at the Waterfront in Burlington is the ideal place for those looking to enjoy a meal with a fine choice of dishes and a lovely view to go with it. Though situated just under 60km from Toronto, Spencer’s at the Waterfront is definitely worth the journey with a fantastic menu of meats and signature seafood dishes. Though the order of the day is steak and plenty of it, Spencer’s is one of the best places for seafood by the sea so it would be criminal not to try out some seafood starters, and attractive plates like oysters Rockefeller, with creamed spinach and bacon or the snow crab cakes. If you need to feed a big group, consider the Spencer’s tower, featuring scallop ceviche, oysters, snow crab, shrimp, salmon tataki and poached lobster. Moving onto the meat, you’ve got top quality cuts such as the 8oz tenderloin, 12oz New York striploin and the 18oz bone-in ribeye to accompany your delightful sea view.

For one of the most romantic restaurants in Toronto for date night – don’t miss BlueBlood Steakhouse in Midtown

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Ever eaten dinner in a castle? Well here’s your chance at BlueBlood Steakhouse. Credit: BlueBlood Steakhouse
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Whether you eat outside or inside, you’re surrounded by pure elegance at BlueBlood Steakhouse. Credit: BlueBlood Steakhouse
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The finest cuts of steak you could wish to taste in the finest of settings. Credit: BlueBlood Steakhouse

Housed within Toronto’s grand castle, Casa Loma, BlueBlood Steakhouse in Midtown provides an elegant dining experience in a luxurious setting. The unique blend of historic architecture and contemporary art, provides an air of modern sophistication to go with the attractive steak menu on offer. The restaurant offers experience nights like Sunset Concerts on Tuesday evenings, the Rolls-Royce VIP experience where you can be picked up in a luxury Rolls-Royce and driven around the castle grounds or in the summer and the Symphony in the Gardens VIP Experience on Monday evenings, where you can listen to the Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra while you dine. From the menu, check out the juicy grilled octopus and chorizo starter as well as the fresh seafood tower, perfect for two diners. For main, the steaks are second to none with Canadian prime filet, striploin, rib eye, bone-in rib eye, American prime barrel cut filet and even the huge 50oz tomahawk steak, which really does need to be shared.

For one of the best steakhouses in Toronto for a day trip out of town – try Cannery Restaurant in Niagara-on-the-Lake

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The Cannery Restaurant provides the perfect mix of sophistication and elegance when it comes to the dining room. Credit: Cannery Restaurant
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The outdoor decking is a great way to spend your evening in the summer. Credit: Cannery Restaurant
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The outdoor decking is a great way to spend your evening in the summer. Credit: Cannery Restaurant

When it comes to fancy romantic day trips or family getaways from the city, it doesn’t get much better than Niagara Falls, and it gets better still when you combine it with a visit to Cannery Restaurant in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Step back in time to experience the enchanting history of Niagara-on-the-Lake while dining in one of its most storied restaurants. With its heritage as an 1800s canning factory, preserving tomatoes and peaches of Niagara until 1957, this historic setting provides an intriguing and sophisticated vibe to its diners. Chef Mark Longster provides a top-class menu, including a fantastic wine list to perfectly partner each dish. Get started with delectable options such as tuna poke, crab cakes, creamy double-baked brie bruschetta or roasted bone marrow with grilled sourdough. The main dishes burst with flavour. Try the slow-roasted prime rib, bacon-wrapped beef tenderloin, or the New York striploin. One particular star is the BBQ flat iron which comes with a medium rare recommendation to get its full taste. 

For one of the best steakhouses in Toronto for sustainable produce – try CHOP Steakhouse and Bar in Vaughan, Etobicoke, Oakville, London and Mississauga

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The diverse menu offers up mouth-watering starters that go perfectly with your steak. Credit: CHOP Steakhouse & Bar
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Sample various prime cuts as a sharing plate, with great side dishes to go with it. Credit: CHOP Steakhouse & Bar
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Why not try some of the seafood starters before your steak arrives? Credit: CHOP Steakhouse & Bar

Located in various areas of Toronto, and further afield, CHOP Steakhouse and Bar in Vaughan, Etobicoke, Oakville, London and Mississauga really hits the spot when it comes to great steak with a lively atmosphere for company. Known for its commendable sustainability record, the cuts of meat you have the privilege of tasting come from Canadian farms, ensuring top quality 100% local produce is served daily to diners. Check out the slow-roasted prime rib, which is roasted in a humidity-controlled oven to ensure the meat stays succulent and tender. On the steak menu, you have classics such as rib-eye, smoked rib eye and bone-in rib eye, alongside top sirloin, filet and centre-cut New York steaks. If you’re feeling adventurous, consider combining your steak with seafood, with steak and lobster, and steak and shrimp options. Finally, bring everything together with a finely and expertly made cocktail, like a Cherry Blossom mojito, to complete a meal to remember.

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For one of the best steakhouses in Toronto for a fun night out – visit Alobar Downtown in the Financial District

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Get stuck into some attractive starter and share plates before the main steak event. Credit: Alobar Downtown
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Check out the extensive menu of cocktails, expertly crafted by Alobar Downtown’s mixologists. Credit: Alobar Downtown
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Enjoy live DJ sets from Wednesdays to Saturdays at 5 pm. Credit: Alobar Downtown

When it comes to fun nights out with great music and fabulous food, then Alobar Downtown in Toronto’s Financial District really hits the right notes. The vibrant heart of the district, this place combines a lively bar atmosphere with comfy lounge areas and an inviting dining room with the help of the vision of MICHELIN-starred chef Patrick Kriss. Enjoy top-quality prime-cut steak, seafood including grilled fish, and an extensive wine list that finely complements each dish. Check out highlights such as seafood starters like salmon crudo, Hokkaido Sea scallops and tuna tartare. Moving onto the main event, the prime cuts on offer are something to behold with the 10oz Creekstone striploin, 10oz filet mignon, wagyu tomahawk and huge 24oz bone-in rib eye steak all served with tasty cremini mushrooms. You can also enjoy group dining and a family-style menu, so everybody’s tastes are catered for. Start your evening off with happy hour on weekdays between 2:30-5:30 pm, while into the evenings from Wednesdays to Saturdays you can enjoy live DJ sets from 5 pm. 

For one of the best restaurants in Toronto for steak – visit The Keg Steakhouse + Bar in Oshawa, Ajax, Cabbagetown, Hamilton, Etobicoke, St. Catharines, the Financial District, Richmond Hill, Don Mills and Burlington

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Enjoy finely cooked steaks with choices of garnish and sauces at The Keg Steakhouse + Bar. Credit: The Keg Steakhouse + Bar 
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If you have enough room left, choose from a delectable array of desserts. Credit: The Keg Steakhouse + Bar 
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The ambient setting of the dining room really sets the mood at The Keg Steakhouse + Bar. Credit: The Keg Steakhouse + Bar 

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar Oshawa, Ajax, Cabbagetown, Hamilton, Etobicoke, St. Catharines, the Financial District, Richmond Hill, Don Mills and Burlington offers some of the finest steaks in the city, and its popularity amongst locals and visitors alike knows no bounds. Here top-quality, juicy steaks, aged for maximum tenderness and grilled to perfection awaits its diners, giving it the deserved label as one of the best steak restaurants in Toronto. With plenty of highlights to take note of, the the slow-roasted prime rib, seasoned with Keg’s special spices is a top dish to get your teeth stuck into. When it comes to steaks, a classic menu offers up bacon-wrapped blue cheese filet, peppercorn New York and the baseball top sirloin amongst other steak staples. Aside from the prime cut selection, check out tasty seafood and indulgent dessert options that will delight your tastebuds as much as those classic steaks. To top it off, the upscale bar provides fine wines and an excellent array of well-crafted cocktails.

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The city’s passion for prime-cut steak is for all to see at the best steakhouses in Toronto. Whether you’re a local resident looking to learn more about the city’s best steak places or a visitor with an appetite for some tasty meat, these top restaurants welcome await.  From local Canadian meats to lavish steak and seafood restaurants, the best steakhouses in Toronto promise a memorable time. 

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