Forget diamonds—Melbourne’s real luxury is a perfectly cooked steak. Whether you’re after a melt-in-your-mouth wagyu, a charred, smoky ribeye, or an old-school pub porterhouse with all the trimmings, this city delivers.
From white-tablecloth splurges to hidden bar gems where the meat’s just as impressive as the cocktails, we’ve scouted the sizzle-worthy spots that take steak seriously. Think: dry-aged cuts with crusts like armour, sauces so good you’ll want to drink them, and sides that almost steal the show (but let’s be real—it’s all about that beef).
Melbourne's Best Steak At A Glance
- Jump To The Best Steak In Melbourne CBD
- Jump To Melbourne's Best Steak Restaurants
- Jump To Melbourne's Best Pubs For A Steak
- Jump To The Best Steak Nights In Melbourne
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We’ve grilled butchers, chefs, and carnivorous locals to bring you Melbourne’s definitive steak hit-list—because life’s too short for subpar meat. Fire up the appetite, here's where to find the best steak in Melbourne for 2025:
The Best Steak In Melbourne CBD
It's after work, you're hungry and it's the only thing that's going to hit the spot. You can't make a mis-steak (hah) with these five recs for the best steak in Melbourne's CBD, from Argentinian to Italian style, these beefy options will hit the spot:
Meatmaiden
195 Little Collins Street, Melbourne CBD
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There's a lot to like about this American-influenced grill, its subterranean and its home to some of the best steak in Melbourne. Meatmaiden, which is tucked away in the basement of 195 Little Collins Street is an edgy space, awash in neon with dry-ageing rooms and pendant lights danging above. Here there's a curated selection of beef, from 250g eye fillets to a whopping 1kg 40-day-dry-aged rib eye.
Grill Americano
112 Flinders Lane, Melbourne CBD
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Offering up strong New York-bistro vibes, Grill Americano and its incredibly sleek diner in the heart of Flinders Lane is a steak paradiso. The various cuts on the menu from the whopping 1.2kg Bistecca Alla Fiorentina T-Bone to a scotch fillet come out with seared perfection, kissed by the flames of the hand-built wood oven and Josper grill.
San Telmo
14 Meyers Plane, Melbourne CBD
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San Telmo is the Argentinian-style restaurant on Meyers Place in the city. Famed for their Asado-style cooking on the 2.5 metre Parrilla charcoal grill in the kitchen, the steaks here all come with that perfect smokey aroma. Easily on the best steaks in Melbourne, the 'Ojo de bife' is a dry-aged rib-eye that comes served with that fire-textured exterior and crusted with salt flakes, amp things up, even more with the house-made Chimichurri, a zesty yet balanced addition.
Chancery Lane
430 Little Collins Street, Melbourne CBD
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Chancery Lane, Scott Pickett's charming fine diner in the city is a celebration of Euro-inspired cuisine. The steak options are standouts amongst the limited yet varied menu, tackle either the wagyu rump or the Cape Grim rib-eye, both served with rotating accompanying condiments as well as the mandatory option of ordering the Pommes Frites with aioli.
Society
80 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD
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When Chris Lucas' Society swings, it doesn't miss. From the wine list, and the cutlery, to their steak offering, Society—and specifically their smoked wagyu striploin—is a lesson in grandeur. This showstopper is served up tableside with cipollini onions and pine mushrooms atop. Designed to share, one of Melbourne's boldest dishes will set you back a bold $285.
Melbourne's Best Steak Restaurants
Rare, medium rare or ... well, no actual steak afficianado would dare take theirs further, but whatever your preference Melbourne's best restaurants for steaks will be sure to sizzle it just the way you like it. These are our five fave restaurants for a steak in Melbourne:
Woods Yard
74 Eastern Rd, South Melbourne
This cheeky little relaxed wine bar (more wine bars idea over here) in across from Albert Park Lake is more known for its pizza and banging and very accessible wine list. But they're now slinging a steak frites stiuation with a peppercorn sauce that's worth going for alone. The restaurant has no conventional kitchen, meaning the team utilises the pizza oven to tackle those tasty guys. While you're there breeze through that wine list and load up on the comte and mushroom croquettes, anchovy toast, a must, and the burrata with fresh stone fruits and tomato.
France Soir
11 Toorak Road, South Yarra
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These guys have been nailing Joie De Vivre longer than most, dating back to '86 to be precise. France Soir’s classic Entrecôte steak is cradled in a helping of Frites and smothered in a ridiculously lush Béarnaise sauce. It's stood the test of time as a frontrunner for the best steak in Melbourne and continues to impress.
Steer Dining Room
15 Claremont Street, South Yarra
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We could tell you that Steer Dining Room serves up some of the best steak in Melbourne, though the fact this under-the-radar gem took out spot #51 in the 100 best steak restaurants worldwide, we probably don't need to. The team here focus on wagyu, working with Australia's top producers to bring it right to your plate. And this month, you can join in on their celebrations for their recent accolade. Steer will be teaming up with Penfolds for an evening of fine wine, Wagyu and black truffle, where guests will explore a wine-matched seven-course wagyu degustation along with several accompanying treats (think caviar and a vanilla crème brulee to finish). The bold dinner comes with a bold price tag at $490pp—book in here.
Entrecôte
142-144 Greville Street, Prahran
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You can't miss Entrecôte in a guide to Melbourne's best steaks. In fact, the Prahran good-timers even landed a spot on The World's Best Steaks list, which is not to be taken lightly. The French Brasserie-inspired venue means business with its whole menu, but that perfectly cooked the steaks are what you're there for. Their Entrecôte Signature Steak Frites using Rangers Valley Black Market 270 days grain-fed angus beef, frites (not too salty, which we love) and their secret herb butter sauce is a go to. Our fave spot to sit is the terrace, where if you're feeling cheap and cheerful you can grab a cheeky cheeseburger and beer combo for $36.90 as well, but more on Melbourne's best burgers over here.
Victor Churchill
953 High Street, Armadale
The butchers to end all butchers, Victor Churchill's stunning space in Armadale is an ode to the craft. Although primarily a retail operation, the diner at the back of the end of the shop is a chance to sample the goods on-site. Tackle the O'Connor eye fillet or opt for the Rangers Valley grain-fed 1kg Bistecca, top things off with a lashing of Cafe De Paris and you're all set to experience one of the best steaks in Melbourne.
Jump To Melbourne's Best Pubs For A Steak
Sometimes you want a steak, but with none of the carry on. A comfy seat up at the bar, someone plonks it in front of you and you can enjoy your beer and the footy. These five pubs are the perfect spots to do just that, bonus, their steaks are excellent:
The Mitre Tavern
5 Bank Place, Melbourne CBD
The Mitre Tavern is Melbourne's oldest pub. It's so old in fact that it technically can't be proven but they reckon it was built around 1850. That's a long time to be serving up some pints and they've definitely learned a thing or two in that time. Inside, expect to duck, people were a lot shorter 200 years ago. They serve an excellent Guinness, but best of all they also serve a downright excellent steak. There's something for every taste here but if you're really hungry for a meat-fest get into the Butchers Board for Two with a 200g eye fillet, a 300g wagyu rump, lamb cutlets, Kransky sausage, pork ribs & corn ribs with onion rings and steak chips for $170. You better be mopping up a lot of beer.
Terminus Hotel & Cinder
492 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North
The Terminus Hotel, usually known for its craft beers and epic footy shindigs (more pubs over here), actually has possibly one of the best pub restaurants in the whole land inside its 150-year-old walls: Cinder. They're heavy on the steaks, ranging from a sensible 300g Cape Grim striploin for $49, up to a very unsensible 1.3kg tomahawk steak from Margret River for $295 that is supposed to be shared. They do their big proteins on a Josper grill giving them an extra bit of smokiness that's just perfect. If you're a real steak lover they've even got a Cuts Club where you can get your mitts on some special release dry-aged steaks, knives and have a direct line with thier chefs. How good.
Brandon Hotel
237 Station Station, Carlton North
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Carlton North has been well-watered at the Brandon Hotel for years. The suburb can add well fed now too. The corner classic hotel, in the backstreets of Melbourne’s inner-north, is believed to have been built in the 1870s and since 2006, publican Andrew Boreham has been at the helm. Wile they’ve got all your usual trappings and pub classics, our fave is their little in house beer named after their dog Lily and brewed by 2 Brothers, and their steak. They knock our a char-grilled 300g Bindaree porterhouse steak with frites, endive salad and you can pick your own sauce for $49. Hot tip, they also do a steak night on a Tuesday for just $29 with a drink and happy hour, but more steak nights below.
Railway Club Hotel
107 Raglan Street, Port Melbourne
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Touted as the original steak house of Melbourne, Railway Club Hotel is one of Port Melbourne's most beloved pubs. The historic Victorian-era building on Raglan Street shields a world of chargrilled perfection with a range of different cuts from pasture-fed rib eyes from Tasmania's Cape Grim Beef, to dry-aged T-Bones and Gippsland grain-fed porterhouse. Whether you're tackling it with a simple brandy peppercorn or housemade anchovy caper butter, this is one of the best steaks in Melbourne.
The Orrong Hotel
709 High Street, Armadale
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One of Melbourne's oldest pubs dating back 150 years, The Orrong Hotel has seen a bit of a glow-up of late; with more modern accompaniments like craft beers on tap, but their steaks has become a staple both on their permanent menu and every Thursday (Steak Night). Each option comes with thick-cut chips and a baby cos and herb salad and you can opt for the 300g porterhouse all the way up to a 500g Cape Grim rib eye.
The Best Steak Nights In Melbourne
We all love saving a couple of bucks and steak nights are a surefire way to have a solid night out without a hefty price tag. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the most popular with venues so make sure you've got a few bucks leftover from the weekend to check out these spots for best steak nights in Melbourne:
Pincho Disco
59 Cambridge Street, Collingwood
We already know Pincho Disco slaps. They've got a bottomless brunch (more bottomless options over here) that just won't stop and their regular menu is no slouch either. But on a Wednesday night their kitchen transforms into a flame-grilled, South American wonderland. Wrap your laughing gear around their wagyu rump served with chimichurri, slaw and triple cooked potatoes with rocoto (baby capsicum) aioli. Dang! That is a lot of goodness for just $39. We suggest washing it all down with their Chilli Cha margarita for an unstoppable combo.
Bonny Bar
177 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Bonny Bar is really a two-fer here, because they run two bangin' steak nights, one on Wednesdays and one on Sunday ... aptly named Waygu Wednesdays and Sundays. This knee-slappin', country-vibin' good times spot slings their wagyu rump cap special for only $30. It comes with some fries, fresh leaves and diane sauce (old school, love that). Pair it with their smashing list of cocktails wines and beers for the best experience. Best of all, they’re not just meat-focused with plenty of burger, vegetarian and pescetarian options available. Cheers to that.
Stokehouse Pasta & Bar
30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
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The St Kilda seaside dining institution, Stokehouse opened back in the 80s has long stood as one of Melbourne's best restaurants (for more on those head over here). Sitting right on the foreshore Stokehouse Pasta & Bar is slinging their reef and beef combo on a Tuesday night. For the lipsmacking price of just $32, you can chow down on a steak cooked over redgum coals, a king prawn, spiced garlic herb butter, hand-cut chips, and onion rings. All served with some of Melbourne's most iconic views.
Normandy Wine & Grill
162-164 High Street, Windsor
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Everything Normandy does is excellent, from very cheffy French-style seafood, all the way to its big hitter: steaks. The best part is they’re serving up absolute winners like their Cape Grim and black angus cuts with bordelaise, béarnaise or peppercorn sauce and perfectly salted and crunchy hand-cut fries half price on Tuesdays. Their whole grill menu, including any specials, are 50 per cent off and if you do the maths on a flash steak, well, that's happy days. PS: Hands down, this might be some of the best steak in Melbourne, make sure you book ahead accordingly or prepare for potential disappointment.
Angus & Bon
168 Greville Street, Prahran
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Resting on a corner in Prahran's Greville Street, Angus & Bon is a chic operation. The moody-lit venue reveals little from the outside and it's not until you enter the New York-inspired eatery, that's funnily enough named after the brothers who formed AC/DC, that you're met with the intimate charm of the space. Get along on Tuesday nights for their 250g porterhouse cooked to your liking (we say rare for this one, but to each their own) paired with fries, salad, and beef jus for just $38. If you're clever you can time steak night with their happy hour from 4-6pm with pints of Guinness only a tenner, as well as other wines and beers from $8 and cocktails from $15. That's a cheap and cheerful night out.
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