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Top 10 Steakhouses in the U.S. 2007

We at GAYOT.com are proud to bring you our annual roundup of the country’s prime steakhouses, from old-fashioned red leather meat joints to new-fangled modern chophouses that serve globally-inspired fare. Those that made the cut all have one thing in common: great steak. Whether dining at Bern’s Tampa classic or at Chicago chef Rick Tramonto’s entry into the world of beef, aficionados can happily tuck into their favorite cuts, or try new ones, at any of the restaurants listed below.



Barclay Prime
Barclay Prime
237 S. 18th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-732-7560

Stephen Starr’s chic steakhouse offers sublime steaks and fresh twists on chophouse fare including a truffled beef tartare and Kobe sliders. Read more.

Bern's Steak House
Bern's Steak House
1208 S. Howard Ave.
Tampa, FL 33606
813-251-2421

Sumptuous decor, 62 cuts of dry-aged Prime beef steaks and two dozen caviar selections are features of this Tampa establishment. Read more.


Boston Public
Boston Public
Louis Boston
234 Berkeley St.
Boston, MA 02116
617-266-4680

Chef Pino Maffeo incorporates Asian elements at this elegant emporium where steaks are sprinkled tableside with pink Himalayan salt. Read more.

CUT
CUT
Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel
9500 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310-276-8500

CUT includes an ultra-modern dining room designed by Richard Meier, an innovative menu and celebrities galore. Read more.

Kevin Rathbun Steak
Kevin Rathbun Steak
154 Krog St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-524-5600

Kevin Rathbun turned an old industrial building into an ebullient forum for his first-rate steaks, tasty sides and a red-focused wine list. Read more.

LarkCreekSteak
LarkCreekSteak
Westfield San Francisco Ctr.
845 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-593-4100

Expect farm-fresh ingredients and Prime steaks in a modern yet comfortable setting. Read more.

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
5839 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77057
713-780-7352

Enjoy dry-aged Prime steaks cooked to perfection, decadent sides, beluga caviar, designer cigars and cult Cabernets in an opulent 1920s dining room. Read more.

Peter Luger
Peter Luger
178 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-387-7400

Established in 1887, this steakhouse serves a timeless Prime porterhouse entrée prepared in a style that has not changed for more than 100 years. Read more.

SW Steakhouse
SW Steakhouse
Wynn Las Vegas
3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-770-3325, 888-320-WYNN


Steve Wynn’s interpretation of a steakhouse includes a forest with a water wall on which a light show is presented nightly. Read more.

Tramonto's Steak & Seafood
Tramonto's Steak & Seafood
The Westin Chicago North Shore
601 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Wheeling, IL 60090
847-777-6575

Steaks and seafood are the stars at this restaurant, which also features a two-story waterfall and a 10,000-bottle glass wine wall. Read more.




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