Best Steak Restaurants in York – I love a good steak and am really happy that we have so many fabulous steakhouses in York.
We have some really excellent quality steak restaurants serving local wagyu steak, a very well established Argentinian steak restaurant and a Brazilian Rodizio.
The Whippet Inn
15 North St, York YO1 6JD
The Whippet Inn is a steak and alehouse with a fine line in seafood too. It’s a bit of a hidden gem, tucked away as it is on North Street, but once you have been you will return. Lovely, friendly staff look after you in a comfortable and relaxed environment with a stylish and quirky decor. The food is fresh, imaginative and great quality.
The menu offers such delights as ‘Picanha- 32 Day Dry Aged, Triple Cooked Chunky Chips, Garlic & Thyme Confit Vine Tomato, Green Peppercorn & Brandy Sauce’, or ‘Poached Sea Trout Fillet with Olive Oil Potato, Puffed Fish Skin, Aromatic Herb Powder, Brown Shrimp Butter & Pea Purée’.
See what we thought when we visited The Whippet Inn.
Tomahawk Steakhouse in York
Lendal Cellars, 26 Lendal, York YO1 8AA
Tomahawk Steakhouse is a restaurant with an impressive menu. It’s situated in the corner of St Helen’s Square, next to The Mansion House down the walkway that leads to Lendal Cellars, with a cute little courtyard space in front which must be glorious on an evening with fire heaters and festoon lights.
We visited and tried their flat iron steak and ribeye steak. They also do sharing boards, Porterhouse, Chateaubriand and Wagyu steaks.
See what we thought when we visited Tomahawk.

Miller & Carter
22 Lendal, York YO1 8AA
Miller & Carter serve the most magnificent steaks that are either 30 day or 50 day aged and have been awarded ‘The Masters of Steak’ from the prestigious Craft Guild of Chefs.
They have various menus and some special offers during the week, which I will cover below (definitely worth hanging about to read). We visited on a Thursday evening, when, as well as the regular menu, there is also a special menu.
See what we thought when we visited Miller & Carter.
Hickory’s Smokehouse
Shipton Rd, Skelton, York YO30 1XJ
Hickory’s Smokehouse is a large family friendly restaurant just outside of the ring-road. They serve excellent American style Low and Slow BBQ food such as Cowboy steak, brisket, ribs and chicken. The have a great outdoor space with a play area for the kids and an indoor cinema so you can enjoy your food in peace.
Read our full review of Hickory’s Smokehouse here.
Pearly Cow
1 Clifton, York YO30 6AA
If you are a steak or seafood fan then don’t miss the restaurant at No. 1 York, Pearly Cow. You can look forward to the best locally sourced produce from the farm and the sea.
They serve 45-day salt-aged steaks and all manner of seafood from scallops and crab to lobster and Lindisfarne oysters.
You can see our review of dinner at Pearly Cow here.

The Cut and Craft
8 St Sampson’s Square, York YO1 8RN
As well as baby back ribs and burgers, The Cut and Craft serve premium steak cuts from 30 day aged British beef. You can choose from Rib-eye, Sirloin and Fillet. “Located in St. Sampsons Square, a historic part of York’s city centre, The Cut & Craft is an informal steak & beer restaurant specialising in delicious flat iron steak and craft beers. Comfortable, casual and stylish, our venue has been newly renovated to the highest of standards. From our in-house master butcher to our no quibble walk-in policy, you’ll find something to love at The Cut & Craft.”
Casa Brazilian Rodizio
1 Micklegate, York YO1 6JG
Welcome to our Brazilian Steakhouse, where we invite you to experience the authentic flavors and vibrant atmosphere of Brazil’s culinary traditions. Nestled in the heart of York, our restaurant offers a unique dining experience known as “rodizio,” which will transport you straight to the bustling streets of Rio de Janeiro.
As you step through our doors, you’ll be greeted by the lively sounds of samba music and the inviting aromas of mouthwatering grilled meats. Our rodizio-style service is the centerpiece of our dining experience, allowing you to indulge in a continuous parade of succulent meats served directly at your table.
El Gaucho – Argentinian Steak Restaurant in York
48 Walmgate, York YO1 9TJ
El Gaucho serve char grilled fillet, rib-eye and sirloin, as well as other options like grilled lamb chops, mixed grill, ribs and chorizo. “Since our opening in 2004 we continue to serve fresh, free range, grass-fed beef from the heart of Argentina’s countryside. We are happy to cater for all guests and can accommodate groups of up to 18 in our private upstairs dining area.”