The Resy Guide to Miami Steakhouses, From Classic to New Guard

This Major Food Group restaurant is everything you’ve ever wanted from a Miami steakhouse – a trifecta in over-the-top design, dishes, and service. Start with a cocktail at the Jungle Bar where a lavish tropical oasis awaits you. When you’re ready for dinner, head to one of the three dining rooms and get ready for a memorable dining experience, with hors d’oeuvres such as giant grilled oysters Bourguignon, a selection of juicy cuts from the “Chops & Birds” menu, such as duck à l’orange or chicken & crêpes, and more unique takes on French dishes effortlessly blended into the rich steakhouse selections you’re craving. And whether that’s a 16-ounce New York strip or a 32-ounce wagyu tomahawk for two, Dirty French’s steaks are sure to arouse the senses.

The outpost of the Manhattan-based Korean steakhouse now has its own Michelin star to celebrate. The Design District location is sultry and sleek and perfectly complements the outstanding meat and wine selections. There are decadent raw bar and appetizers to start like the caviar service, seafood tower, and famous steak & eggs. Dependent on budget, choose the butcher’s feast prix-fixe menu or steak omakase if you’re hungry for the whole experience. And don’t be shy to ask for a sommelier’s help in discovering the best wine to enjoy from the menu of more than 1,000 bottles.

With a celebrated chef and meat connoisseur like Francis Mallmann behind this concept, you can’t go wrong with your dinner selections. Plus, it calls the gorgeous Faena hotel home, so make sure to arrive early to take Insta-worthy photos or stay for an after-dinner drink in the adjacent Living Room bar. Consider cuts such as Mallmann’s beef tenderloin Milanesa, the Australian lamb rack in eggplant yogurt, or go Prime with a ribeye accompanied by domino potatoes. For a unique brunch experience, visit on Sunday for its Argentine parrillada complete with a roaring fire cooking up all the protein varieties you can dream of.

Contact the restaurant via email at losfuegos@faena.com.

A legendary restaurant in Miami’s dining scene, this Coral Gables steakhouse has been delivering classic chophouse dishes in its intimate, warm setting for more than four decades. To start, indulge in selections like the sizable shrimp cocktail or Caesar salad before diving into one of the prime aged cuts. If you’re craving a different protein, you’ll also find lamb and a few seafood options on the menu. But whatever you choose, make sure to save room for the nostalgic baked Alaska that’s flambéed tableside.

What started as humble beginnings has evolved into a family-owned empire with Okeechobee Steakhouse as its flagship concept. Touting itself as the oldest steakhouse in Florida, the restaurant is an established authority on meat. It dry ages and cuts its steaks in house and serves them with a salad and potato. Once you’ve decided on your choice cut, zhuzh it up with flourishes like the gorgonzola crust or bone marrow butter.

Housed inside Brickell’s Four Seasons Hotel, this might be one of Miami’s most underrated steakhouses. Here flashiness and hastiness are replaced by a serene color palette and plush banquettes that invite you to stay a while. While steak reigns supreme, everything on the menu is expertly prepared with the finesse you’d expect from a luxury hotel restaurant. It also serves a prix-fixe Sunday brunch that is perfectly suited to impress out-of-town guests or simply for a relaxing afternoon outside under the pergola among its lush gardens.

Call 305.381.3190 for reservations.

Go for the steak but stay for the expansive water views and people watching at this South of Fifth staple, where beef is chosen from the top 2 percent of cattle in the U.S. and selected for rich marbling, and hence where you’ll catch celebrities and plugged-in locals mingling at the bar. Lunch offers an ideal setting to enjoy the “butcher burger,” featuring applewood smoked bacon, aged cheddar and steak sauce mayo while basking in Miami’s eternal sunshine, sipping Sancerre by the glass and watching boats zip by. For dinner, the grill sizzles with several choice cuts like the Wagyu New York strip. Be sure to order a side of truffle fries for the table.

Call 305.673.2800 for more details.

Michael Mina’s steakhouse delivers consistent quality cuisine in a fun, upbeat ambiance. Located inside the luxe JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort, the spacious restaurant offers hungry patrons plenty of steak choices aside from the expected cuts. Get the meal started with hand-cut Prime steak tartare, and follow up with the Angus rib cap, an 18-ounce Delmonico ribeye, or if you’re really looking to up your meat game, opt for the Colorado bison or Australian wagyu. 

Call 786.279.6600 for more information.

This butcher shop hosts exclusive chef tasting dinners where politicians, athletes, and celebrities rub elbows with those of us who are in the know. If you’re looking for Wagyu to take home to prepare yourself or if you’re hoping to leave it to the experts, Shadow Wagyu delivers. The possibilities are endless here with its market carrying a variety of cuts and its kitchen serving casual eats like the Wagyu croquettas, and Wagyu chili dog. And if — if — you can snag a seat — the private chef’s table in the kitchen delivers an experience like no other. 

Call 305.484.3911 for more information.

Tucked into a quaint Coconut Grove street, the Argentine carniceria touts a veteran restauranteur duo who has created a varied menu that’s packed with flavors. The classic meat parrillada, which is best shared, delivers an assortment of meats from lamb and steak to sausage and chicken. If you’re with a larger group, order the seafood parrillada too, which includes octopus, prawns, salmon, and branzino, and then get ready for a satisfying food coma.

What started as a family-owned market has grown into an Argentine empire with a portfolio of markets and restaurants throughout the city. But don’t be mistaken, three generations of Grazianos continue to work within the businesses to bring patrons beloved imported market treats and classic Argentine dishes. There are four restaurants around Miami where you’re guaranteed to be surrounded by wine bottles and the scents emanating from the sizzling grass-fed, imported Argentine beef on the grill. Pro tip: don’t miss the provoleta appetizer. 

Call 305.860.1426 for more information.

The South Beach outpost offers patrons a lively atmosphere without sacrificing quality. Its menu divides cuts into small, medium, and large so you can easily make your selections based on how hungry you are. Looking to splurge? Browse the Japanese wagyu section. To curate your ultimate red meat meal, make sure not to sleep on the menu’s toppings, sauces, sides, and butters. It also serves weekend brunch with breakfast options sprinkled among its wide steak selections.