Steakhouses are well-known for their high-end offerings, and in the U.S., there are several where the prices match the luxurious dining experience. These establishments, catering to the most affluent patrons, represent the 15 most luxurious and expensive steakhouses across the nation.
American Cut, New York
Helmed by chef Marc Forgione, American Cut has made a name for itself in New York and Puerto Rico, with another location soon to open in Atlanta. Signature dishes include a $142 seafood tasting, Marc Forgione’s renowned $34 chili lobster appetizer, a $145 42-ounce tomahawk ribeye chop designed for two, and a $109 40-ounce porterhouse also for two. Their celebrated “surf and turf” combines the tomahawk ribeye with chili lobster for $175. Additionally, they serve Miyazaki wagyu beef at market prices, with an average spending of $89 per diner.
Barclay Prime, Philadelphia
Barclay Prime, a Stephen Starr creation in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, is not just known for its choice of seven steak knives but also for its lavish $120 wagyu ribeye and foie gras cheesesteak, accompanied by half a bottle of Perrier-Jouët. The menu features extravagant items like a $77 eight-ounce American wagyu filet, a $65 bone-in filet, a $130 50-ounce tomahawk ribeye, and a $195 18-ounce Japanese A5 wagyu ribeye, one of America’s most expensive steaks. For those looking to indulge further, there’s Royal Ossetra caviar at $125 an ounce. The average cost here is about $91 per person.
David Burke’s Primehouse, Chicago
Chef David Burke’s flagship Chicago eatery, one of 2015’s top earners, has an average cost of $92 per guest. The menu’s expensive items include a $34 shrimp, lobster, and lump crab cocktail trio, a 55-day dry-aged ribeye for $68, a $175 shellfish tower, a 75-day dry-aged ribeye for $79, and a $120 porterhouse for two. A grilled split lobster as a steak topping will add an extra $35 to your bill.
Sparks, New York
Despite its notorious past involving the Gambino Family, Sparks in Manhattan maintains its status as a classic, high-end steakhouse with an average meal cost of $93 per person. While specific menu prices aren’t listed online, premium items include prime sirloin, an extra thick veal chop and filet mignon.
Bourbon Steak, Washington
At Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak in Washington, the average cost per diner is $94. Their menu boasts a $140 seafood tower, Japanese A5 Miyazaki wagyu at $36 per ounce (minimum three ounces required), a $89 14-ounce Colorado wagyu ribeye, a $130 38-ounce bone-in porterhouse, and the option to add white Alba truffles to any dish for an additional $60.
Alexander’s Steakhouse, San Francisco
Located in SOMA, San Francisco (with branches in Cupertino, Pasadena, and Taipei), Alexander’s Steakhouse is known for its Japanese influences and exquisite sourcing. The menu features wagyu beef from 13 different farms (prices ranging from $48 to $165 for three ounces), a $96 15-ounce T-bone NY strip, and a $145 26-ounce porterhouse. Their Chef’s Table “experience” starts at $300 per person, while the seven-course “Study of Beef” is priced at $248 per person. On average, diners spend about $97.
Craftsteak, Las Vegas
Part of Tom Colicchio’s Craft empire, Craftsteak in Las Vegas emphasizes a selection of eight steaks, mostly dry-aged Angus, alongside a variety of domestic and Japanese wagyu (from a $64 domestic flat iron to a $260 eight-ounce Japanese A5 wagyu New York strip). They also offer a $320 duo of caviar, a $98 32-ounce porterhouse, and a $275 three-course Japanese A5 wagyu meal. The average expense per customer is around $97.