Dish ranking
Best steaks in New York
4 steaks from 4 restaurants, ranked by 118 community votes.
Steakhouses charge the most and vary the most. These are the cuts diners say are worth it.
In New York the community's current pick is Steak Frites at Balthazar, with 45 votes. Every row below links to the dish page, where you can see the other dishes at that restaurant and add your own vote.
The ranking
- 1Steak FritesBalthazar45 votes
- 2Porterhouse SteakPeter Luger Steak House44 votes
- 3Wagyu BeefMasa24 votes
- 4Wagyu BeefPer Se5 votes
How to order steaks well
- Ask how the beef is aged and how it is finished — dry-aged needs less sauce.
- Medium-rare suits marbled cuts; leaner cuts do better rare.
- Share a large cut for two rather than ordering two portioned steaks.
Steaks in New York: common questions
- What are the best steaks in New York?
- Right now diners rank Steak Frites at Balthazar first, with 45 votes. The full ranking above covers 4 steaks across 4 New York restaurants and updates every time someone votes.
- How is this New York ranking decided?
- Each dish is voted on individually by DishVote members, so the order reflects the specific plates people say are worth ordering — not an overall star rating for the restaurant.
- Can I add a steak that is missing?
- Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking as soon as it gets its first vote.