The Best Steakhouse In Every State

While there are definitely some wonderful national steakhouse chains, there's a good chance that your favorite steakhouse is a local eatery that knows the ins and outs of the region. That knowledge of the neighborhood is very difficult for a chain restaurant to replicate. With that in mind, we researched to find the best steakhouse in each state in the country by sifting through reviews, accolades, and recommendations from various sources.

It comes as no surprise that most of these steakhouses have only one location. With that narrowed focus, mouth-watering steaks can be found at each of these 50 establishments.

With the steakhouse industry growing at a steady pace, the competition is getting stiffer — and that's great news for hungry Americans. These days, no matter where you find yourself within the 50 states, the chances are high that you're within driving distance of a delicious steakhouse that will leave you satiated and bursting with memories.

While quite a distance from the Eiffel Tower, Club Paris is a steakhouse in Anchorage, Alaska, with an unmistakable French aura. This top-rated eatery was originally created in the 1950s to look like a sidewalk cafe you'd find in the capital city of France.

Through the decades, Club Paris has become famous for their unforgettably juicy filet mignon that weighs in at 14 ounces and is 4-inches thick. If you're visiting this Alaskan steakhouse for the first time, the filet mignon should be your no-brainer selection from the menu.

If you're in Arkansas and you're a carnivore to the bone, it's worth making a trip over to the city of Hot Springs. This place, with a population of less than 40,000 people, is home to The Porterhouse, the very best steakhouse in the state. Everything on the menu looks delectable, from their eponymous porterhouse that tips the scales at 22 ounces to the grilled swordfish steak. However, it's the Filet a la Oscar that really steals the show and gets talked about the most.

If anyone knows what it takes to fill the tummy of someone with a ravenous hunger, it's a football coach. Former Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan is one of the individuals behind Shanahan's Steakhouse. While the exterior of this restaurant looks modern, the food has an old-timey goodness that has resulted in a plethora of excellent reviews.

If prime rib is your thing, head to Shanahan's Steakhouse on Sunday or Monday. On your way out, be sure to take a photo with the two Super Bowl trophies Mike Shanahan won as the coach of the Broncos.

Found in Wilmington, Delaware, Walter's Steakhouse is a family-owned eatery with an exquisite reputation. The family has been running restaurants in Wilmington for more than 75 years. The owner, John Walter Constantinou, is known to personally make sure that you enjoy each and every meal.

Whether you are in the mood for lamb chops or lobster tails, you can find it on the menu for Walter's Steakhouse. If you want a recommendation, the prime rib gets consistently high marks.

While hopefully you don't put ketchup on your steak, a great steak sauce can sometimes make all the difference. With that in mind, head to Hunter's Pub and Steakhouse in Hamilton, Georgia, if you want to get your hands on a steak sauce that is so popular that locals won't shut up about it. The sauce is made with a proprietary blend of ingredients and goes especially well with their 16-ounce rib-eye.

This steakhouse is a great place to take the family because it's affordable (as far as typical steakhouse prices go) and has a lot of yummy options for the kiddos.

Located near the Snake River in Idaho Falls, Stockman's Restaurant is a steakhouse that offers gigantic portions at very fair prices. Their Mediterranean Ribeye is particularly exciting. It's a 16-ounce rib-eye that is smothered with alfredo sauce, mushrooms, and parmesan cheese and then topped with shrimp. It sounds a bit odd but it's actually wonderful. Even if you don't have a courageous palate, it's worth a try.

While Stockman's Restaurant is a casual steakhouse, your taste buds will think you're spending top dollar.

St. Elmo Steak House is iconic. This Indianapolis restaurant has been in the same downtown location since 1902. While its exterior is aesthetically-pleasing enough to tempt you to visit, it's the amazing food that you will cherish in your memories. St. Elmo Steak House has nearly flawless reviews, with many visitors claiming it's the best steakhouse anywhere in the entire world.

While this eatery has plenty of steak options on their menu, splurge for one of the prime dry-aged steaks. Though these steaks are more expensive, you won't regret spending the extra dough.

While the tiny town of Baxter Springs, Kansas, is home to less than 5,000 people, be sure to make a detour to this blip on the map if you're ever in the area. Van's Steakhouse in Baxter Springs is the best steakhouse in Kansas — and it's not particularly close. Their rib-eye steak gets good grades for its size and its freshness. Van's Steakhouse also has a Smokey Mesquite Sirloin that has caused a lot of attention to be focused on this hole in the wall steakhouse.

If you're in Shreveport, Louisiana, you may be surprised when you walk into Superior's Steakhouse because it's unlike any other steakhouse in the area. Unlike the local competition, Superior's Steakhouse is modeled after elegant and upscale restaurants found in Chicago. However, once you look at the menu, you'll be pleased to see the Louisiana influence, as this fantastic restaurant has local favorites like Louisiana Crawfish Cornbread and New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp. But of everything on their menu, it's their dry-aged rib-eye that gets talked about the most.

Lewnes' Steakhouse is a romantic restaurant located in Annapolis, Maryland. With a history that dates back decades and the lovely decor to match, you'll be thrilled with Lewnes' Steakhouse before you even take your first bite of food. That said, once you dig into the food, your love will only multiply. You'd be hard-pressed to find a steakhouse with better reviews than this place. From the Veal Chop to the Broiled Atlantic Salmon Filet and everything in between, the food at Lewnes' Steakhouse is adored.

Bowdie's Chophouse has three locations in Michigan and all three are fully capable of knocking your socks off. Another new kid on the block, the first restaurant was launched in 2014. It didn't take long before people from all across the state were stopping by to taste the food at this outstanding steakhouse. While a lot of goodies on the menu may catch your eye, the filet mignon is undoubtedly the most popular dinner option.

You can find Bowdie's Chophouse in Saugatuck, Lansing, and East Grand Rapids.

Marshall Steakhouse brags about being voted as Mississippi's best steakhouse by the Mississippi Beef Council and the Food Network. While that may sound braggadocious, this restaurant is simply spreading the truth. Reviewers agree that this is a great restaurant.

Fans of Man v. Food and Adam Richman may just want to consider taking on the Marshall Challenge. If you finish a 72-ounce sirloin, your meal is free. However, if you fail, it will set you back $99. Either way, your taste buds will be thrilled.

Montana knows a thing or two about beef and Lolo Creek Steak House is considered the best steakhouse in the state for good reasons. The portions are large and obviously crafted with care. The service here also gets impeccable marks. Whether you go with the Alaskan King Crab Legs or the huge Montana Steak, you are sure to leave this restaurant completely satisfied.

Lolo Creek Steak House is located in a hand-built log cabin in the city of Lolo, which is just outside of Missoula.

If you're in Las Vegas or anywhere else in Nevada, a trip to the Golden Steer Steakhouse should be on your to-do list. Even if you're busy gambling and watching shows, don't miss out on this one of a kind steakhouse. When you first walk in, you'll immediately realize you're taking a trip back in time to Old Vegas.

Visually, this steakhouse is dignified and sophisticated. Once your plate of food is in front of you, your appreciation for the Golden Steer Steakhouse will only increase. From the Shorthorn to the Double Cut Lamb Chops, everything looks and tastes phenomenal.

In the small township of Little Falls, New Jersey, stands a big name in the world of restaurants: Rare, The Steak House. This steakhouse is known for the way they've perfected the art of cooking steak exactly to your specifications. And, don't worry, despite the name of this eatery, you don't have to order your steak rare. If you like your meat bloody, that's great — but they are also fully capable of preparing your steak exactly how you want it.

Rare, The Steakhouse is proud of being voted New Jersey's best steakhouse.

Is Peter Luger Steak House the best steak house in the United States? That very well could be the case. At the very least, it's the best steakhouse in the state of New York. With a history that dates back to the 1880s, Peter Luger Steak House has earned a Michelin Star and has routinely been rated as the best steakhouse in the area. While you'll pay a pretty penny at this restaurant, it's totally justifiable.

Peter Luger Steak House has two locations, one in Brooklyn and the other in Great Neck.

There's a super cool story behind The Ranch Steakhouse. Back in 1946, Loyd Engh and his wife Maxine converted an old barn into a steakhouse. Over the years, the excellent reputation of this restaurant drew in customers from miles around. Despite its growth in popularity and prestige, this restaurant still looks like an old barn. But don't let the rustic look throw you for a loop, this steakhouse in Devils Lake, North Dakota, serves fancy food that will keep your taste buds entertained.

Oklahomans are very serious about their meat. In fact, this state is one of the leading producers of cattle per acre. A bad steakhouse in Oklahoma won't last long. If you ask the locals for their top choice, you'll hear a lot about Cattlemen's Steakhouse. This restaurant gets first-class reviews thanks to its gigantic portions and tasty meat.

Cattlemen's Steakhouse must be doing something right because they've been around since 1910 and were named as the winner of the best steak by the Oklahoma Gazette.

Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1700 Degrees Steakhouse is a name that is as hot as it sounds. After their grand reopening in 2014, their reviews have improved to the point that it's now without question the best steakhouse in Pennsylvania. From their Colossal Shrimp Cocktail to their New York Strip, and from their Truffle Lobster Mac 'n Cheese to their Atlantic Salmon, you're sure to find something on their menu that will draw you in.

Talk about unassuming. Carolina Restaurant is a fantastic steakhouse hiding in a brick building. If you've never heard of this place, it'd be easy to drive right by it without giving it a second thought. But from the friendly employees to the steaks, the reviews simply couldn't be much better. In fact, many reviewers say Carolina Restaurant is the home of the best steaks anywhere in the area.

This steakhouse won't break the budget. Carolina Restaurant is located in Chesterfield, South Carolina, which is about an hour south of Charlotte.

For nearly 40 years, The Butcher Shop Steakhouse has been a must-visit destination just outside of Memphis, Tennessee, in the city of Cordova. All the beef they use in this restaurant is grain-fed and it is all barbecued over a bed of charcoal. Their results are dependably delicious.

If you want to do your own grilling, the cool thing about The Butcher Shop Steakhouse is they will sell you high-quality cuts of meat directly. While it will be difficult to match the high bar set by this restaurant when it comes to steak preparation, you can give it a try.

When you hear the name Grub Steak, you might be grossed out. And that's completely fair because that's an unappetizing moniker. However, give this steakhouse a chance. It's located in Park City, Utah, a ritzy resort town in the mountains. As beautiful as the surroundings may be, the food is even better. When your dinner hits your table, you will be amazed by the presentation and the quality. As for a recommendation, the Bison Tenderloin is amazing. It's wrapped in bacon and will have you dreaming about it days after finishing your meal.

You've probably never heard of Culpeper, Virginia, but this town is a place where all steak lovers should go at least once. Piedmont Steakhouse serves beautiful food that is extraordinarily tasty. Located in a brick building that is more than 120 years old, this restaurant gets outstanding reviews.

If you're in Washington DC and you're searching for a steakhouse, this place is worth the drive. It's a little more than an hour away by car but it's absolutely worthy of a road trip.

NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West is pretty much a god in West Virginia, where he was born, raised, and went to college. Prime 44 West was created to honor the basketball legend — and it successfully does just that.

Not only is Prime 44 West easily the best steakhouse in West Virginia, but it has also even been named the best restaurant, period, in the entire state. This eatery is located in The Greenbrier, a luxury resort with jaw-dropping mountain views that is popular with celebs from around the world.

Gun Barrel in Jackson, Wyoming, is everything you'd expect it to be if you judge it by the name. The steakhouse is decorated with shotguns, cowboys, buffalo, and eagles. The fun continues when you take a look at the menu and see options such as Venison Bratwurst, Bison Carpaccio, and Velvet Elk.

The highly-rated restaurant is close to both Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, so be sure to stop by this steakhouse if you're ever in the neighborhood.