The best steakhouses for all the meat lovers of Bangkok

A bite into a juicy, tender piece of beef is simply incomparable. Here is a list of the best steakhouses in Bangkok to put on your must-eat list.

Whether it’s for a celebratory meal, date night, or dinner with friends, nothing satisfies the way a well-made steak of high quality can do. Of course, carnivores in Bangkok are no strangers to premium cuts of beef. Whether your cut is tomahawk, T-bone, rib eye, or fillet mignon, there’s no shortage of options for you to choose from in Bangkok. From classic steakhouses to Japanese and French restaurants, these smoking-hot places will satisfy all your meat cravings.

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The best steakhouses in Bangkok you cannot miss

Bull & Bear

Open daily, 11.30am-2.30pm; 5.30-10pm

If you’re looking for somewhere fancy to treat yourself, this is the place. Bull & Bear is based off their legendary steakhouse of the same name in Manhattan, New York, and the quality is on par. They feature a live raw bar along with a custom-made grill that is capable of smoking, slow roasting, baking, grilling, and more. They have simply everything you crave. A roasted fish? Sure. A 55-day dry-aged steak? You got it. A one-kilogram porterhouse? Just say the word.

Price range for two: THB 3,000-5,000

You can find more information at Bull & Bear or book at Chope. Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, 55th Floor, 151 Ratchadamri Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok. Nearest station: Ratchadamri, BTS.

New York Steakhouse

Open daily, 5.30-10pm

Grilling just might be the ultimate American culinary art form, and New York Steakhouse at JW Marriott Bangkok is the perfect example. Since its opening in 1997, the restaurant has consistently delivered an indulgent choice of juicy steaks and seafood sensations, plus an outstanding wine list. The menu features USDA-certified prime beef; 300-day, grain-fed aged Australian Angus; and top-notch wagyu beef from Matsuzaka and Kobe. All the Japanese cuts boast a marbling score of 9 and 10, which are the rarest and most prized. If you’re keen on a substantial dinner for two, you’ll want to order the spice-rubbed tomahawk wagyu roast beef to share.

Price range for two: THB 4,000-5,000

You can find more information at New York Steakhouse or book at Sevenrooms. JW Marriott Bangkok, 4 Sukhumvit Road, Soi 2, Bangkok. Nearest station: Phrom Phong, BTS.

The Standard Grill

Open daily, 12-2.30pm; 5.30-10.30pm

The Standard Grill does not serve anything below your standards. The restaurant pays homage to their grill house in New York, and re-imagined through a more Thai perspective. Start with some refreshing beef tenderloin tartare, maybe a bowl of lobster bisque to share. The must-try highlights are creations from their wood-fired grill; the tomahawk carved tableside is always a crowd favourite.

Price range for two: THB 1,500-4,500

You can find more information at The Standard Grill. The Standard Bangkok, 114 Narathiwas Road, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok. Nearest station: Chong Nonsri, BTS.

Penthouse Bar + Grill

Open daily, 12-3pm; 5.30pm-2am

Penthouse is a collection of six venues encompassing The Grill, Chef’s Table, The Cocktail Bar, Whisky Room, The Mezzanine, Rooftop Terrace, located on levels 34, 35, 35M, and 36 above Park Hyatt Bangkok. Basically, it’s a whole one-stop destination for the evening. They offer gorgeous grilled delicacies, excellent cocktails, luxurious interior, and beautiful views of the city. They really aren’t playing around when it comes to making your night feel complete.

Price range for two: THB 2,000-4,000

You can find more information at Penthouse Bar + Grill or book at TableCheck. 34th – 36th Floor, Park Hyatt Bangkok, 88 Wireless Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok. Nearest station: Chit Lom, BTS.

Don Asado

Open daily, 5.30-11pm

When it comes to getting a good steak, done right, Don Asado is always there to please your tastebuds. Taste the quality in their beef as you take a bite into their fire-cooked premium cuts cooked over an Argentinean-style pit, all while sipping while and enjoying the presence of your company. Highlight not to be missed is their “asado de la cruz,” short ribs slow-cooked for over four hours resulting in such a tender, melt-in-your-mouth delicacy.

Price range for two: THB 1,000-3,000

You can find more information at Don Asado. 1 Yen Akat 2 Alley, Chong Nonsi, Yan Nawa, Bangkok. Nearest station: Khlong Toey, MRT.

El Gaucho Argentinian Steakhouse

Open daily, 11am-midnight

One of Bangkok’s steakhouse veterans, El Gaucho Argentinian Steakhouse offers grass-fed, free-range beef imported from both Australia and the United States. Conveniently, you can now find this Argentinian establishment in three locations: Asoke, Nana, and Thonglor. The restaurant boasts a wide selection of cuts, including ribeye, prime filet and New York striploin, as well as a choice of lamb chops and lamb shank. If you opt for beef, we recommend their famed prime wagyu filet mignon. To complete the experience, pair your succulent steak with a glass of Argentinian wine.

You can find more information at El Gaucho Argentinian Steakhouse or book at OpenTable. 8/4-7 Soi Sukhumvit 19, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Klong Toey, Bangkok. Nearest station: Asok, BTS; Sukhumvit, MRT.

Le Boeuf

Open daily, 11am-10pm

Parisian–style steak bistro Le Boeuf cultivates a cosy vibe with wooden furnishings and comfy leather seats. Completely detached from the Marriott Mayfair Executive Apartments, the restaurant is a standalone establishment with floor-to-ceiling windows, with a menu boasting French influences. For stellar starters, try their countryside-style foie gras terrine and pork rillettes. Of course, you’re here for one thing: the trimmed entrecôte with their legendary sauce, which is served with a side of walnut green salad plus unlimited golden frites.

Price range for two: THB 500-2,000

You can find more information at Le Boeuf. Marriott Mayfair Hotel, 60 Soi Langsuan, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok. Nearest station: Ratchadamri, BTS.

SexyCow

Open daily, 5.30pm-12am on weekdays, 11.30am-2.30pm; 5.30pm-12am on weekends.

All the best treats from the land and sea sit on a sexy plate at SexyCow. While they have a lot of options for date nights, they shine the most with big sharing plates that showcase what they’re all about. Their signature “SexyCow Meat Platter” has three mouthwatering cuts of beef, and a pair of lamb chops. Or perhaps you’d be enticed to a little surf-and-turf action with the “New York Highlife” with striploin and half a lobster served with garlic butter.

Price range for two: THB 4,000-6,000

You can find more information at SexyCow or book on SevenRooms. Tower G Floor, The Millennia, 62 Soi Langsuan, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok. Nearest station: Ratchadamri, BTS.

LAVA Bangkok

Open daily, 12-2.30pm; 5-11.30pm

One of Thonglor’s must-go dining venues, LAVA Bangkok is located next to famous club SWAY, serving Asian-inspired grilled delicacies with premium ingredients. Their Kokoyaki fire grill brings all the boys to the tables, and the absolute must-order is the pepper-crusted Australian Wagyu Tomahawk. The marbling score of five will be fireworks in your mouth. Pair them with a bottle of wine and you’re set for the night.

Price range for two: THB 3,000-5,000

You can find more information at LAVA Bangkok. Soi Thong Lo 10, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok. Nearest station: Thonglor, BTS.

Arno’s Butcher and Eatery

Open daily, 11am-11pm

Arno’s Butcher and Eatery is Chef Arnaud Carre’s brainchild, which offers a variety of dry-aged steak dishes. Expect umami-packed dishes like the Rump steak and the T-bone steak with both cuts of beef dry-aged for 45 days straight. Due to this, the meat delivers an intriguing dash of sour and salty flavours, making the flavour linger in your mouth even when the chewing is over and done with. The venue also serves many Thai and Asian-inspired steaks and also boasts a butcher shop stocked with quality cuts like prime rib and beef tenderloin.

Price range for two: THB 1,500-2,000

You can find more information at Arno’s Butcher and Eatery or book at HungryHub. 2090/2 Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra 20, Chong Nonsi. Nearest station: Saint Louis, BTS.

Neil’s Tavern

Open daily, 11.30am-1.45pm; 5.30-10.30pm

First opened for business in 1969, Neil’s Tavern has turned out to be Bangkok’s staple steakhouse where generations after generations head to for a perfect steak or charred seafood. Nestled along leafy Wireless road, the restaurant boasts a repertoire of ultra-juicy steaks. Every piece of protein is grilled over medium-high heat which helps to tease out the best flavours of the meat. Try the French foie gras steak or the bacon-wrapped filet mignon, but don’t miss the steak and fried king prawn.

Price range for two: THB 4,000-5,000

You can find more information at Neil’s Tavern or book at Chope. 58/4 Soi Ruam Ruedi, Wireless Road. Nearest station: Phloen Chit, BTS.

The District Grill Room and Bar

Open daily, 5-11pm

Inspired by New York steakhouses, The District Grill Room and Bar is a sleek dining space furnished with dark oak, black marble and plush leather chairs. With an open-kitchen concept, you get to see the talented chefs in action, hopefully putting a glorious char on your steak. Don’t miss their special wine-pairing events from time to time, as they often invite Michelin-starred guest chefs and introduce exquisite, seasonal ingredients. For instance, they once featured Kampo wagyu beef, the product of lovingly nurtured cattle that were fed natural herbs in Miyagi prefecture. As a result, the beef gains a delectable marbling that literally melts in your mouth.

Price range for two: THB 3,000-5,000

You can find more information at The District Grill Room and Bar or book on SevenRooms. Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit, 57 Sukhumvit Road, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Khet Watthana, Bangkok. Nearest station: Thonglor, BTS.

EL TORO Steakhouse and Churrascaria

Open daily, 11am-11.30pm

Let the Brazilian steakhouse be your steak coach. Distinguished from other venues, El Toro is Bangkok’s very own churrascaria, a traditional all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse where they grill and skewer meat in the heart of the city on Sukhumvit. Enjoy an array of quality cuts of meat such as tenderloin, rib eye, pork rib, pork sausage, lamb chops, and chicken sausage, all put on a metal skewer and cooked barbecue-style over an open fire. Watch you don’t drool too much when the server slices the smoking-hot grilled goodies before your eyes by the dining table. Hot and cold sides like feijoada, cheese bread, buttered rice, potato, and garden salads are also included as part of the buffet. Not up for the buffet? They offer a la carte too.

Price range for two: THB 3,000-4,500

You can find more information at El Toro. 519 Sukhumvit Rd., Bangkok, +662 258 4824. Nearest station: Phrom Phong, BTS.

Babette’s The Steakhouse

Open daily, 6-10.30pm

A quintessential Chicago–style eatery nestled on the 19th floor of Hotel Muse Bangkok, Babette’s The Steakhouse offers not only prime cuts but also stunning skyline views. Main-event proteins include grain-fed Australian wagyu and Black Angus, Japan’s famous Kampo beef sirloin, and France’s Charolais beef. Here, you can order your grilled main with delectable sides such as Parmesan truffle fries and lobster mac and cheese. Don’t forget to pair the meal with a glass of wine—Babette’s has a collection of Old World and New World wines for you to choose from.

You can find more information at Babette’s The Steakhouse. Hotel Muse Bangkok, 555 Lang Suan Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok. Nearest station: Chit Lom, BTS.

Artur Restaurant

Open daily, 5-10pm on weekdays, 11.30-2pm; 5-10pm on weekends

They’ve got fresh ingredients, a fabulous setting, and a fancy plating style which will enliven any night of your week. Helmed by Artur Kluczewski, who has years of experience in the hotel dining scene, this French-style rotisserie provides nothing short of hotel elegance and sophistication due to the fancy fare and sleek fine-dining scenario. The menu features grain-fed meat and whatever vegetable peaks during each season. Opt for the American prime Angus beef or the Tajima Kobe beef imported all the way from Australia. The pan-fried cut of organic pork chop is also available if you fancy pork over beef.

Price range for two: THB 3,500-5,000

You can find more information at Artur Restaurant or OpenTable. 9 Soi Tonson, Ploenchit Road, Bangkok. Nearest station: Chit Lom, BTS.

Rib Room and Bar

Open daily, 6-11pm

The Rib Room and Bar is an award-winning rooftop steakhouse within The Landmark Bangkok Sukhumvit, serving up exquisite meats and authentic French fare. Here, the menu features Australian grain-fed beef tenderloin, British Hereford sirloin, and Japanese wagyu Ohmi beef, which is now ranked as one of Japan’s top three wagyu cuts. Select your favourite meat and pair it with a glass of wine to elevate the experience.

Price range for two: THB 4,000-5,000

You can find more information at Rib Room and Bar. The Landmark Bangkok Sukhumvit, 31st Floor, 138 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok. Nearest station: Nana, BTS.

Cocotte Farm Roast and Winery

Open daily, 11am-11pm

A contemporary rotisserie that highlights cooking on a wood charcoal grill, Cocotte Farm Roast and Winery’s farm-to-table concept focuses on the use of organic and sustainable ingredients. For instance, the restaurant supports the Royal Projects in Chiang Mai, and sources meats from free-range farms. On the menu, you’ll find an Australian wagyu tomahawk with a marbling score of 6, as well as melt-in-your-mouth, 48-hour slow-cooked wagyu chunk ribs. In addition to beef, the restaurant also does a fabulous roast chicken: crisp and golden brown, the bird is marinated in chef’s special recipe and served with a sauce of your choice.

Price range for two: THB 2,000-4,000

You can find more information at Cocotte Farm Roast and Winery or book on Chope. Soi Sukhumvit 39, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Khet Watthana, Bangkok.

CHAR Bangkok

Open daily, 5pm-midnight (till 1am, Fri-Sat)

CHAR Bangkok is a contemporary grill and rooftop bar. The selection features dry-aged Black Angus prime beef from Australia, grass-fed Caviness beef from USA, and authentic Kobe wagyu beef with a marbling score of 9. If you’re looking for a romantic, upscale dining spot for two, CHAR is a good option, as there are plenty of quiet corners with stunning views. Order an Australian tomahawk or the surf and turf option to share, and savour the dramatic skyline vistas and stylish sips at the bar afterwards.

Price range for two: THB 2,500-4,000

You can find more information at CHAR Bangkok or book on Chope. Hotel Indigo Bangkok, 25th and 26th Floor, 81 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok. Nearest station: Ploenchit, BTS.

Jardin Du Boeuf

Open daily, 6.30am-11pm

Jardin Du Boeuf really says “we’ll take things you know and love, and elevate them.” Make sure you start off your meal with the JDB fries, a potato mille-feuille topped with dry-aged beef, duck fat, and mustard. Every ingredient used in the kitchen is ethically sourced and sustainable. The beef used is from grass-fed, cage-free cows sent straight from Australian farms to ensure that the taste and texture are top notch. It is then dry-aged and grilled to perfection using red mangrove wood.

Price range for two: THB 3,000-4,500

You can find more information at Jardin Du Beouf or book at Chope. 22 Somerset Rama 9, Ratchadaphisek Rd, Huai Khwang, Bangkok. Nearest station: Rama 9, MRT.

The Meatchop Butcher & Spirits

Open daily, 12-11pm

The Meatchop features premium local and imported cuts, seasonal ingredients, and beautiful classic cocktails with no frills. They’re all about hearty dishes that are both affordable and fun, which they do impeccably. Order the irrefutably iconic Steak Diane—taste the warmth of the firm, juicy meat along with the creamy, smooth sauce. Couple that with the intimate venue, and it’s the perfect place for a date night.

Price range for two: THB 2,500-4,000

You can find more information at The Meatchop Butcher & Spirits. 1, 4 Sala Daeng 1 Alley, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok. Nearest station: Lumphini, MRT.