Highest-rated steakhouses in Raleigh by diners
Highest-rated steakhouses in Raleigh by diners
The French have their bistros. The English have their pubs. And the Americans have their steakhouses.
Going out for a steak has been a pivotal part of American culture for more than a century, but it wasn't always considered a high-class, expensive meal. In New York City in the 1800s, working-class folks would down pints of ale and feast on slices of beefsteak (usually without utensils and atop white or French bread) for celebratory meals. Sometimes, the "beefsteak banquet," as it was known, would be put on as a political fundraiser.
Soon, fine-dining establishments opened up to take those steak dinners up a notch, like Delmonico's in 1837, Old Homestead Steakhouse in 1868, and Carl Luger's Café, Billiards and Bowling Alley (now Peter Luger) in 1887. One thing has remained the same though: Dining at a steakhouse is still synonymous with celebration. It's the kind of meal used to mark milestone moments on the path to the American dream—get a job, buy a house, go out for steak.
The steakhouse experience has certainly modernized from the days of eating beef with your hands and slugging beers. Ordering a steak involves choosing the best cuts, like rib-eye, filet mignon, and New York strip. Then there are the starters—a shrimp cocktail, oysters Rockefeller, or a classic house salad with your choice of dressing. And of course, you can't forget all of the accouterments—the potato (baked, mashed, or au gratin?), the vegetable (creamed spinach, sautéed asparagus, or roasted broccoli?), and a slice of classic New York cheesecake to finish it off.
More than a century after the steak dinner got upgraded in New York City, chain steakhouses started bringing this central part of the American culinary tradition cross-country in the 1980s and '90s with spots like Texas Roadhouse, LongHorn Steakhouse, Outback Steakhouse, and The Capital Grille. Today, with so many steakhouses to choose from, it takes high-quality service, top-of-the-line cooking, and of course, the best cuts of beef to stand out from the rest.
How will you choose where to live out this iconic American meal? To help, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated steakhouses in Raleigh, according to diners' reviews on Yelp as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least five reviews were considered.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#21. Outback Steakhouse
- Rating: 2.5/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5200 Capital Blvd. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Kanki
- Rating: 3.0/5 (389 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4325 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Outback Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.0/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7500 Creedmoor Road Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#18. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.0/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8121 Brier Creek Pkwy Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Raleigh
- Rating: 3.5/5 (338 reviews)
- Address: 4509 Creedmoor Road Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Fiesta Mexicana North Raleigh
- Rating: 3.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14460 New Falls Of Neuse Ste 153 Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Roadrunners Pizza
- Rating: 3.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8420 Louisburg Road Ste 120 Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Bruno Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 11211 Galleria Ave. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Ruth's Chris Steak House
- Rating: 3.5/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4381 Lassiter at North Hills Ave. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#12. The Peddler Steak House
- Rating: 3.5/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6005 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Sullivan's Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (613 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 410 Glenwood Ave. Ste 100 Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (404 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4350 Lassiter Road Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. J. Alexander's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (422 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4600 Crabtree Valley Ave. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Vinnie's Steak House & Tavern
- Rating: 4.0/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7440 Six Forks Road Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#7. PrimoHoagies
- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 141 Park At North Hills St. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Italian, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#6. The Angus Barn
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1732 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 9401 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, Lounges, American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (348 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4325 Glenwood Ave. Ste 5004 Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, Wine Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Rey's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1130 Buck Jones Road Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#3. The Mill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3201 Edwards Mill Road Ste 153 Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Salad, Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. The Capital Grille
- Rating: 4.5/5 (370 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4242 Six Forks Road Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, Wine Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Oak Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 417 West Hargett St. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 275 metros.
