When it comes to steakhouses in Texas, Houston – we have no problem! Similar to Dallas, Houston is a steakhouse mecca where you are spoiled for choice.
Whether you are chasing a wood-fired BBQ experience (outside of your pellet smoker), authentic “churrascaria” carved at your table, or Wagyu served on a hot rock. In Houston, there is something for everyone.
So grab your steak knife because we are about to carve up the town and find out which steakhouses are a cut above the rest.
- Taste of Texas
- Steak 48
- Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
- Killen’s STQ
- B&B Butchers & Restaurant
- Mastro’s Steakhouse
- The Verdict
Taste of Texas
Since 1977, this a family operated institution has been welcoming visitors from across the globe to their steakhouse. The Taste of Texas has stood the test of time, thriving in oil booms and surviving during the oil busts.
And when you look at their menu, it is no wonder they’ve developed such a following. Let’s dig deeper into what makes the Taste of Texas just so amazingly tasty!
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Ethically Sourced | All Angus beef comes from family ranches such as the Olsen Family Ranch in Texas. |
| Beef Grades | Featuring USDA Prime steak cuts. |
| Aging Process | All steaks on the menu are aged for 40 days in a state-of-the-art facility in Texas. It is not clear whether the steak is wet or dry-aged. |
| Butcher | In-house butcher shop where you can choose your own Certified Angus Beef. |
| Menu | Taste of Texas has a fantastic array of food on its menu to complement your steakhouse experience. There is a good combination of the classics and meals with a Texan twist. If you are looking for a bit of “surf and turf,” you can add a Steamed Lobster Tail or Jalapeno Stuffed Shrimp to your plate! And if you get through the steak and have a side pocket of space in your belly, take a look at their dessert menu. You have the classics like Key Lime Pie and a Texas Tower Chocolate Layer Cake to select! |
| Service | A la carte. |
| Beverages | 350+ distinct wines are available in their cellar that has an inventory of over 4,000 bottles.Taste of Texas pours 14 fine wines by the glass and offers complimentary tastings. They have a great selection of Texas beers. Rare whiskies and Texas spirits available. Ten handcrafted cocktails like a Brandy Milk Punch and Steak House Bloody Mary are available. |
| Price Range | Mid-range ($$$) |
| Atmosphere | Warm, ranch style experience with a deep historical presence. |
| Online Reputation | After assessing 11,300+ online ratings across four platforms, Taste of Texas ranked as A. |
Taste of Texas, 10505 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024, 723-932-6901
Steak 48
Steak 48 is an upscale steakhouse with restaurants in Chicago, Philadelphia, Charlotte, and Houston. Steak 48 opened its doors to Houston in 2016.
This steakhouse’s goal was to deliver a contemporary steakhouse, and thus far, the team has delivered! We love how you can see the raw bar behind glass but not smell the seafood while dining – hats off to Steak 48!
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Ethically Sourced | All beef is purchased from farms that breed cattle responsibly. Ranch and farms are not specified. |
| Beef Grades | Featuring USDA Prime steak cuts. |
| Aging Process | All steaks on the menu are wet-aged. |
| Butcher | In-house butcher shop. |
| Menu | Steak 48 has a raw bar, extensive seafood selection, and unique appetizers, including Ahi Poke and Devilled Eggs with Crisps Shrimp. Some of their signature steak side dishes include Baked Truffle Potato and Asparagus Fries. |
| Service | A la carte and private dining.Valet parking available. |
| Beverages | 3000+ wine vault |
| Price Range | Expensive ($$$$) |
| Atmosphere | A contemporary dining experience with warmth (and a beautiful fireplace). Be warned, Steak 48 does have a strict dress code. Here is more information on their dress code rules. |
| Online Reputation | After assessing 6700+ online ratings across four platforms, Steak 48 ranked as A. |
Steak 48 website, 444 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027-4800, 713-322-7448
Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
What would the best of Houston be without giving a Brazilian Steakhouse an honorable mention? This steakhouse is part of a chain that provides diners with an authentic “churrascaria” experience, with flavorsome cuts of meat on skewers all carved at your tableside.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Ethically Sourced | Not specified. |
| Beef Grades | The Picanha is USDA Prime cut sirloin. This is the only prime cut on the menu. All other beef cuts do not mention whether they a Choice or Select cuts. |
| Aging Process | Not specified. |
| Butcher | Not specified. |
| Menu | Chama Gaucha features a salad bar with over 30 different items – ideal for sides and vegetarian diners. |
| Service | A la carte with continual tableside carvings. Valet parking. |
| Beverages | Handcrafted Brazilian cocktails. Extensive wine list. |
| Price Range | Mid-range ($$$). |
| Atmosphere | Chama Gaucha has a high energy and electric ambiance to it. Due to its popularity and the casual nature of this dining experience, it gets busy and extremely noisy! |
| Online Reputation | After assessing 9660+ online ratings across four platforms, Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse ranked as A. |
Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse website, 5865 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77057-5616, 713-244-9500
Killen’s STQ
Killen’s STQ was established in 2016 by executive chef and native Texan Ronnie Killen. The bedrock of this steakhouse is Killen’s passion for barbecuing steak. That’s what makes this steakhouse so special.
Killen has invested years into perfecting his beef barbequing techniques to deliver a truly authentic tasting steak.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Ethically Sourced | It is unclear where steak from Killen’s STQ is sourced. |
| Beef Grades | All steaks on the menu are USDA Prime cuts. |
| Aging Process | Wet and dry-aged wood fire steaks on the menu. |
| Butcher | Not specified. |
| Menu | Killen’s STQ offers more than just wood fired steak. Notable steak alternatives include their Short Rib Tamale and the BBQ Maine Lobster Tail. Signature steak side dishes include Roasted Bone Marrow and Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese. |
| Service | A la carte. |
| Beverages | Killen’s STQ offers handcrafted cocktails, beer, and a comprehensive wine menu. Most domestic wine is sourced from California, Napa, Sonoma, and Russian River regions. International wines featured on the menu are importehttps://prime360steak.com/files/d from italy, france, and spain. most wine is fairly reasonable in price, but if you have an expensive palette, there is the 1996 chateau margaux from bordeaux france for usd $2500 a bottle! |
| price range | Expensive ($$$$) |
| Atmosphere | The ambiance has a warm, western, rustic feel to it. The timber walls and ceiling make it feel like you are dining in a barn – minus the hay! |
| Online Reputation | After assessing 1900+ online ratings across four platforms, Killen’s STQ ranked as A-. |
Killen’s STQ website, 2231 S Voss Rd, Houston, TX 77057-3800, 713-586-0223
B&B Butchers & Restaurant
B&B Butchers & Restaurant, Houston, was originally a vintage bakery that has now been converted into an upscale steakhouse, butcher, and deli.
This steakhouse is one of two in the B&B family, with its sister property based in Fort Worth. When it comes to steakhouses, B&B doesn’t skimp on the steak.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Ethically Sourced | B&B Butchers & Restaurant is a licensed member of the Kobe Beef Association in Japan. This means they are one of the few US steakhouses with exclusive access to certified A5 Kobe Beef. B&B sources their Kobe Beef from the Japanese valleys of Hyogo Prefecture, near Kobe City. Tajima-gyu cattle have grazed here for generations. B&B also sources its Wagyu from Japan and Texas from the Gearhart Ranch (family farm). |
| Beef Grades | Featuring USDA Prime steak cuts. |
| Aging Process | B&B has an in-house dry-aging room. They typical dry-age their beef for 28-days and 55-days. |
| Butcher | In-house butcher shop with 22 different types of cuts. |
| Menu | B&B have an exceptional menu. They offer a raw bar with shellfish tower, oysters, shrimp cocktails. Steak toppings include Au Poivre, Carpet Bagger, and Lobster Scampi, to name a few. And with 19 sides to choose from, there is something to suit every taste. Desserts worth a notable mention include Flaming Baked Alaska and Bacon Cookie. |
| Service | A la carte and private dining. |
| Beverages | In-house wine cellar with a variety of domestic and international wines to select. Handcrafted signature cocktails – B&B Martini, Evening on Frenchman, The First Impression.Cocktails on tap – Washington Mule, The Highball, The French Diplomat. |
| Price Range | Expensive ($$$$) |
| Atmosphere | B&B has a very industrial, New York warehouse feel with wooden ceilings, brick walls, and metal beams. There is also an outdoor rooftop dining area with a primo view of the Houston skyline. Perfect for those nice, sunny days and warm evenings. |
| Online Reputation | After assessing 5950+ online ratings across four platforms, B&B Butchers & Restaurant ranked as A-. |
B&B Butchers & Restaurant website, 1814 Washington Ave, Houston, TX, 77077, 713-862-1814.
Mastro’s Steakhouse
Mastro’s Houston is one of twelve steakhouses scattered across the United States. Diners hail Mastro’s as a trusted steakhouse institution because they truly do serve the best quality steak and seafood from across the globe.
Let’s dig down a bit deeper to find out exactly what all the fuss is about!
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Ethically Sourced | Wagyu Tomahawk Chops sourced from the Australian Broadleaf Farms. Japanese A5 Wagyu is sourced from Miyazaki Prefecture. Like B&B, Mastro’s sources their Kobe Beef from the Japanese valleys of Hyogo Prefecture, near Kobe City. Tajima-gyu cattle have grazed here for generations. It is unclear where the remaining steaks on the menu are sourced. |
| Beef Grades | Features USDA Prime steaks, True A5 Kobe Beef, 100% Tajima Cattle A5 Wagyu. |
| Aging Process | All steaks on the menu are wet-aged for 28 days. |
| Butcher | In-house butcher. Mastro’s sell their 28-day, wet-aged cryo-vac sealed steaks direct to the public. |
| Menu | One of our favorite features of this menu is that they give you the option to have your Wagyu and Kobe beef served on a hot stone. Other signature menu items include their sushi – developed exclusively for Mastro’s Steakhouse. Their seafood options are outstanding, sourcing only the finest from New Zealand, Alaska, Maine, and Chile. |
| Service | A la carte and private dining. |
| Beverages | Handcrafted cocktails Eclectic wines |
| Price Range | Expensive ($$$$) |
| Atmosphere | Elegant and energetic ambiance featuring live entertainment at the bar seven days a week. Note: Mastro’s enforces a strict dress code – make sure you check out their dress code protocols before visiting. |
| Online Reputation | After assessing 3590+ online ratings across four platforms, Mastro’s Steakhouse ranked as A-. |
Mastro’s Steakhouse website, 1650 West Loop S Houston, TX 77027, 713-993-2500
The Verdict
Houston, we have a problem! Your steakhouses are all on point – making it challenging to determine the best-from-the-best. If we are going purely from the scorecard, the Taste of Texas and Steak 48 are the front runners, but only by a nose.
And, while Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse sits with the wooden spoon, they are only out of the race because they offer a complete unique steakhouse experience to the rest – which means it does not neatly fit into our grading criteria.
| Ranking | Steakhouse | Ethically Sourced | Beef Grades | Aging Process | Butcher | Online Reputation | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taste of Texas | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | A / 11320 critics | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 | Steak 48 | ✔ | ✔ | A / 6742 critics | 4.5/5 | ||
| 3 | B&B Butcher’s & Restaurant | ✔ | ✔ | A – / 5962 critics | 4/5 | ||
| 4 | Mastro’s Steakhouse | ✔ | ✔ | A – / 3599 critics | 4/5 | ||
| 5 | Killen’s STQ | ✔ | ✔ | A – / 1907 critics | 3.5/5 | ||
| 6 | Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse | ✔ | ✔ | A / 9662 critics | 3/5 |
The mid-ranked B&B Butcher’s & Restaurant and Mastro’s Steakhouse are our choices for Houston. The Kobe and Wagyu steak options had us salivating at the mouth. And if we were to split hairs, we’d go for B&B Butcher’s simply because their steak varieties were next level – their menu put the steak in steakhouse.
