The Best Steak in America! Ranking the popular steakhouses.

[@detroit313vlogs7]

Snake river farms has the best steaks period. Had one in Vegas. Got home and made an order. Truly the best steak I ever tasted

[@bored7743]

You did such an amazing job with this video. So informative and professional. I'll have to check out Capital Grille sometime for sure.

[@bradball]

Thanks for watching. Enjoy yourself a delicious steak!

[@samsprague2846]

I ate at Morton's in Chicago and that was the best service ever. I was travelling on business.

[@AmazingChinaToday]

Just ate at Ruth's Chris tonight (NY strip steak) , and am 250 bucks poorer. The New York strip steak at Longhorn is a bit better, and a fraction of the price (27 bucks including a fantastic salad and a phenomenal loaded baked potato).

[@meatrocket1]

Ribeye only steak to eat

[@JohnPasator]

Great video. I have never been fond of Ruth’s Chris. I like Longhorn on a regular basis. I have liked Morton’s best many years ago while also going to Palm, Smith and Wollenski, Del Franco, and Sparks. But when I tried Capital Grille, I was bowled over. DEFINITELY THE BEST PREMIUM STEAKHOUSE.

[@williamlouis5011]

The only thing I need to dress a steak is salt, pepper and butter!

[@rrroush2313]

Since the pandemic I’ve notice the quality of the restaurant experience significantly decline at the same time prices have increased. I’ve tried Capital Grill in Houston and can confirm it is an impressive experience. Still my favorite steak experience was in Patagonia. The beef there is amazing and the prices can’t be beat! Filet was a good choice for judging apples to apples. You get significant differences I. Prime beef on NY strip and Ribeyes.

[@bradball]

Thanks for your comment. Generally speaking, I have noticed an increase in price almost everywhere. I will say, the experience and service at virtually all of these restaurants that I reviewed was exceptional - I think the high-end places have done well with their service. I have noticed some "short-cuts" from some mid-tier and lower-end restaurants in recent months. One of the best steaks I have ever had was in an Argentinian restaurant several years ago. They definetely know a thing or two about steaks!

[@fundip43]

Meat qualities factors 1. meat cut ( ribeye, fliet end cut ) 2. beef marbling score / gradeprime a5 etc 3. doneness ( rare medium ) 4. rendered jelly fat ( slow cooked) 5. crust 6. seasoning 7. herbs / compound butter 8. aging / aging method wet/dry 9. additional tenderizing ( mechanical or chemical ) 10. bone in 11. enhancements ( sauces ) 12. cows origin 13. cows feed 14. cows bread wagyu black angus Not all touchable here but could be something you could link or refer to Then you can get into cooking methods like reverse seared pan seared broiled

[@Marine1111-p5x]

Ruth Chris wins out on chain restaurants. Also, try Del Frisco in North Dallas, amazing steak and sides. But, the best tasting steak I've ever had was the Big Texan steakhouse in Amarillo TX. The porterhouse steak is the cut most often evaluated for taste. I've been to New York had a Luger porterhouse, it was very damn good but not as good as the Big Texan. IMO.

[@markthomson7729]

If you dont want to pay $55-$60 for a USDA prime Fillet or Ribeye, try Longhorn. I have been to EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THESE, best bang for your buck is Longhorn......HANDS DOWN. I dont give a crap about pretentious surroundings. Capital Grille is nice, but they have the exact same steaks as Longhorn, and LH is a lot less money. Same Darden ownership. And prepared just as well. Ruth's Chris steaks are crap. I would swear they are choice and not prime. I have had at least ten steaks at RC and never been impressed. Actually I ended up pissed when I saw the bill. Morton's was $165 for me and my wife and the steak was "meh". And to just give a slap to all of the others....none of them had mac and cheese or asparagus like Longhorn. both the best I have ever eaten. And just a side note, the best Ribeye That I have ever had in my life was from Charlie's in Orlando.

[@JOHNDOEX11]

Im a truck driver and I've been to every state and tried steaks at a plethora of locations. The quality of meat is different based on location and what cattle ranch it comes from. My top three states are New York, Wyoming and Nebraska. Honorable mention, " Utah". My favorite commercial steak with the best consistency across the board was Long Horn. A lot of people think the best steaks should come out of Texas but in my opinion their cattle aren't as healthy as the others and the meat actually has a low beefy flavor. . My opinion.

[@bradball]

You bring up some good points. Thanks for your comment.

[@karimanning9232]

Texas RH was started in Indiana, and is based in Louisville KY

[@danfiorini785]

How is Outback in anything titled best steak in America?

[@bradball]

@@danfiorini785 did you watch the video? I didn’t praise them much.

[@rbu2136]

FYI the best steakhouses on US-from a guy who travels constantly-is Cincinnati. No joke. Jack Rubys and Precinct. Get yourself there. So totally impressed.

[@boxoffice1358]

Outback is trash

[@Jeff-p5i2w]

I have been to a couple of the fine dinning places for business. i hate paying for every side dish separate. I think that's a big ripoff. With rare exceptions those side dishes are usually average at best!

[@bradball]

Thanks for your comment... but I must disagree. Flemings, Ruth's Chris and others serve some absolutely incredible side dishes and appetizers. It's not a 100% bet... sometimes they don't hit the spot... but I've had some absolutely amazing side dishes at these locations. Too expensive... perhaps... but very worthwhile.

[@chriswiseman5985]

Capital Grille gets all the marks. Fantastic. Del Frisco’s Double Eagle should be in this video.

[@allenwinston9225]

Hi Brad great video. Thank you.

[@chopkong]

There's only 4 places on this list that serve good steaks: Smith & Wollensky, Capital Grill, Flemings and the Palm. The rest are processed crap. Some say Ruth Chris and Morton's, but they have both dropped their quality control as they over expanded. Texas Roadhouse, Outback and Longhorn are all garbage. I cannot believe people pay money to go in those three.

[@bradball]

@@chopkong thanks for your comment. Many (including myself) will disagree with you… I’ve had too many good steaks at Morton’s and Ruth’s Chris over the years. Nevertheless, to each his own.

[@chopkong]

@@bradball There are much better steak houses. Bob's Steak & Chop, Del Frisco's, Knife, and Perry's are far more superior. You should give those a try.

[@bradball]

@@chopkong sir… if you watched the video… I specifically mentioned I was only reviewing major chain steak houses in the USA. I’ve personally been to dozens of superior steak houses than those mentioned in this video… all throughout the world. But those I reviewed in this video have 30+ locations in the USA.

[@StoryGordon]

Not a filet fan. My Texas Road House favorite is the 12 oz. ribeye. The beauty of the ribeye is you can eat as much or little of the fat.

[@TUSK1157]

The last time that I went to Outback, they brought me a sirloin for the filet. I loved Outback up til then. Had they given me a filet like they showed here, I would have been ecstatic. Also, I realized that he's going to chains not real top end restaurants across the country.

[@afranks8566]

If you don't like Texas Roadhouse, then you just don't like America, and if you don't like America, then GED OUT!! 😄🤠

[@CarlNichols-l4g]

Beef Chuck is so flavorful and versatile. I make so many Mexican dishes with it. Birria uses this cut into one pound chunks cooked for 10 hours.

[@philipraimondo]

This should have been two videos… you cannot compare USDA Prime steakhouse and Choice grade. In fairness there is not really a true PRIME filet since it must be connected to the PRIME strip to be considered prime - Porterhouse. There is not enough fat ribbons in a filet to be graded prime. Also note, Fleming’s was started by Paul Fleming - who was the largest Ruths Chris franchisee… he sold them back to Ruths and then started Fleming’s based exactly on Ruths Chris… Anyway, I could go on. Good video but not a fair comparison.

[@bradball]

Honestly… the goal was to just to order a filet at some of the most popular steakhouses in America and give a high-level review. I don’t think most folks are as sophisticated as you with regards to cuts of meat or the history of each location. As I stated in the video… all of the high-end establishments were excellent in my view. No question… you can’t compare choice vs prime.

[@rbyington22]

Are you kidding you're comparing the Capital Grill to the Texas Roadhouse isn't that like comparing a Ford Festiva to Shelby Cobra

[@williamzame3708]

It hardly seems fair to compare a plain filet at one restaurant and a filet with a rich sauce and crabmeat at another.

[@bradball]

Perhaps you’re correct… but the steaks without ended up being at the top of my list.

[@mariojohnson4695]

For a value midrange steakhouse I like Longhorn, for high end steak I love Capital Grille, I’ve never been to Ruth’s , Morton’s, Fleming’s but I plan on going. Now Longhorn, Ruth’s, and Capital Grille are owned by Darden.

[@bradball]

Thanks for your comment… sounds like you’ve got great taste in steaks 🥩 Ruth’s is definitely worth a visit… it’s a pretty close call between Ruth’s and Capital Grill IMHO.

[@eifnhoj7722]

Them finer joints he stopped telling the price,but printed them😂 for the money I just had a bone in rib-eye in Maine at roadhouse fantastic .😊

[@juliannfriend6226]

I had that yesterday in Indiana. It was great.

[@MrWizard36]

No Peter Luger's ???

[@bradball]

Just focused on the large chain restaurants for this video. There are many others that have superior steaks, but these are just the chains (most of them have at least several dozen locations throughout the USA).

[@BartMan59]

Thanks fir sharing your dining experiences. Throughout your video, you focused on the filet mignon being cooked and lathered in butter and balsamic vinegar. However, throughout all those steaks, I did not hear you mention/critique the beefy taste flavor. To me, the beefy flavor is a major variable worth critiquing.

[@rampar77]

Long Horn is my go to Steak House. They coked my Bonein Ribeye the way I liked it without butter and charred to medium rare to rare. Texas Road House is as bad as Outback with cheap steak and loud families. I had been to Flemming in Newport Beach but had no memory. I also have been in Ruth Chris but the butter turned me off and never finished it. I had since ordered my steak without butter.

[@adame811]

I don't understand how you can call yourself a steak guy and order a filet. Not nearly as much flavor as some other cuts and, can I say, too soft? That's why they call it the woman's cut.

[@Moises7707]

If you’re broke just say that.

[@tslomka6272]

It might just be for uniformity

[@arnoldgoldberg8988]

@@Moises7707on

[@fctthunder10]

I’ll save you time flemings and Ruth Chris hands down..

[@whatever_it_takes6691]

He's a huge Ruth's Chris mark and what's not to love? They make a fantastic steak.

[@stuartschatz7013]

I was told by an executive that they do not use prime stakes and sell choice at prime prices. I’ve been to two their locations was not as good as the palm and smith and wolensky. There is a difference when prime beef gets that nutty taste from the aging and gets juicier the. Not impressed with Capital Grill

[@BigChill73]

Second and Main Aurora Indiana is the very Best!!!

[@juliannfriend6226]

Outback steaks are ruined with that horrible seasoning.

[@bradball]

Definitely the worst steak on this video.

[@d2ceo]

I fully agree with being a Ruth’s fan. 1 and 2 are a coin flip to me. My late father-in-law loved the Capitol Grille’s rack of lamb. Nice work!

[@bradball]

Thanks for sharing!

[@GenXican84]

THE SIZZLER!!!!

[@mikeellis2025]

I just ate at Texas Roadhouse. I ordered a 11 Oz. sirloin. Asked for medium rare. The steak came out and it was way overcooked. No juice what so ever and tough as nails. Brought it home and fed it to my dog. I won't be back.

[@Jeff-p5i2w]

Why didn't you send it back? They are very accommodating . I have poorly cooked stakes at the fancy places too.

[@mikeellis2025]

@@Jeff-p5i2w it was more about the cut of the steak. They would never be able to get it tender.

[@mikesocie]

1200 Chophouse on St Pete Beach has the best Filet by far....they also have a 72oz tomahawk steak but it's basically something to order for the experience

[@grahammj1yt]

Agreed, why go to these chains when in the Tampa Bay area you have 1200, Rococos, and Berns.

[@mikesocie]

@@grahammj1yt although Captal Grille does have a decent one

[@jrvbamafan1]

Ill take texas roadhouse. Prefer their sides and bread over Outback and Longhorn, and everytime ive ordered anything from TR, it was seasoned tastefully and the price was good. I like to enjoy my steak in a non dressy, laid back atmosphere. You're paying as much for the name as you are the food at a place like Ruth's Chris. I certainly didn't taste 3 times the quality to match the 3 times more expensive price the last time we ate there compared to my little $23-$25 filet at texas roadhouse...lol.

[@CherokeesJeepLife]

When you're ever in Florida, 3 steak houses I highly suggest. On the lowest end, money wise, but still absolutely fantastic, is Mannys Chop House in Haines City, FL. You can't go wrong. 2nd Charley's in Tampa on Cypress blvd. This is a great restaurant. Suggest business casual dress. They are spendy, but in my opinion, steps above Ruth's Chris. Definitely make a reservation, and I highly recommend it. Now, the third place is fine dining and coat and tie required. But OMG, they never disappoint. It's Berns Steakhouse in Tampa on Howard Ave. You will not leave disappointed, but you will pay for the experience, and that is what this restaurant is: an experience. They have a wine cellar that has some bottles you would need to mortgage your house for. It is world renowned. They also have a dessert room upstairs that is just as amazing. Enjoy and Bon Appetite

[@slackymac2756]

Based on your premise (popular steakhouses) a very nice review. Still, that hot sizzly plate that Ruth's Chris always brings is always worth extra points in my book. Outside of your criteria but well within your travels, did you sneak over to Peter Lugar while in NY? It's still on my short list, as is Bern's in Tampa. I've been to Gibson's and Gene & Gorgetti's in Chi-Town several times. All good, albeit inconsistent, but there is something special about that hot sizzly plate. Impressive that such a large chain like Ruth's Chris can hang with the Independents.

[@bradball]

Ruths Chris has always been amazing. Capital Grill is a new favorite that is impressive as well. There are so many good independent Steakhouses... I've heard about Peter Lugar (need to visit next with I'm in NYC). I'm always on the hunt for a good steak.

[@SportsSimp]

@@bradballThere was a Peter Luger behind the scenes video on KZbin I watched several years ago, and that video showed pretty much the entire process, from the dry aging to cutting to cooking etc. That gave me a whole new respect for fine steakhouses, and certainly showed why they are worlds apart from national chains.

[@NewEra0G]

Morton's is my standard for how I want my cooked steaks to taste!!

[@bradball]

@@NewEra0G they make a pretty great steak!

[@slon74]

What you like is called medium, not medium rare.

[@bradball]

@@slon74 keep in mind… you’re observing footage from an old iPhone camera, shot in dim conditions. I’m fully aware of what “medium rare” means… I can assure you… that’s the way I like my steak.

[@bennywhuang]

Do you know butterfly

[@Kell4088]

I’ve been to ALL of these places. Rankings are fairly similar to my thoughts, except I would put Capital Grille fourth and add in Del Frisco’s in my Top Spot!

[@boonraypipatchol7295]

... What the babbling.....

[@joshuaharper4439]

We like cattleman steakhouse in Oklahoma City we drive over two hours just to go eat there. Great food great service.

[@Tibby1]

Prime and Provisions in Downtown Chicago. Had a steak in there a few years back and was awesome!!

[@rokrok60]

Fleming’s and Ruth’s are two of our favorite steak joints.

[@douglasbutterworth8102]

Porterhouse

[@johnhartofilax3041]

Ol Steakhouse Co. in Corpus Christi, Tx is the Best Steakhouse!!!

[@JohnDoe-se5md]

Capital grille does NOT serve prime steak.. how can that be the best steak?

[@douglasbutterworth8102]

Guess u never went to hunter stake house

[@bradball]

Did my best to hit the most popular and well known chain restaurants (that have at least 20 locations). I’m not familiar with Hunter Steakhouse. Is it in San Diego California area?

[@theodoreperkoski1951]

in my area, Outback and Capital Grill, have the same steak supplier .

[@tonyavila2517]

ENJOYED YOUR FANTASTIC VIDEO,NICE WAY OF FAIR ASSESMENTS . FROM ALAMO,TX ..I HAVE SUBSCRIBED.

[@woodshed_moments]

I noticed Mastro's steakhouse was missing...

[@bradball]

Maestro’s and Saltgrass are two of the more well known steakhouse chains that I missed. If I could go back… I would have certainly included Maestro’s… I think they would have fared well!

[@bb57365]

Had 1 and 2 the same.🥩

[@bb57365]

You could interchange them too.

[@gr8maker]

If your ranking steaks Filet mignon is not the steak to choose

[@2Wheels_NYC]

First off, I love my lunch days. My "weekend" is Tuesday and Wednesday, so a lunch out is always quite and enjoyable. Living in NYC, S&W is probably my favorite from your list, and The Palm right behind. I feel there's better here, but they're not chains like you did here. (Side note.. Peter Luger is terrible) I've been to every one but Fleming's. From the fast food spots, to the top end, they all have their place. I lived in England for a while, Google "Miller & Carter" Morton's ish, and good. Honestly, the best steakhouse is my own kitchen!

[@bradball]

Thanks for watching... I'll have to check out Miller & Carter next time I'm in the UK. You're very correct... the best steakhouse is often our own kitchen. Cooked up a nice steak myself last Sunday. All the best.

[@physics2817]

I thought this was serious until I saw outback and roadhouse on your list. Prime. Evaluate cereal next time.

[@bradball]

Popular steakhouses my friend. Looking forward to your video soon!

[@thethirtythree482]

I feel for the value you can’t beat Texas Roadhouse it’s cheap and the steaks are very decent

[@TheJayhawker83]

Texas Roadhouse is the best steak for the money.

[@frankieduvall5642]

I guess some eat a meal. And others eat a mill?

[@gregmoore66]

How wonderful. You like it when they put a carciss of a dead animal on your plate

[@anton1949]

The T&T in Aurora Wisconsin.

[@jacksonfl]

Filet? Sorry, bad call.

[@robertjason6885]

Nicely done!

[@bradball]

Thanks!

[@bobbygreig15]

Zero one is these are in the top 100 in America. Bazaar Meats by Jose Andres in Vegas is the best. The author actually mentioned Outback?

[@bradball]

My friend... please watch the video before you comment. As I clearly explained, these are only POPULAR CHAIN RESTAURANTS that I reviewed in this video.

[@Ben-bs4od]

Why would you order filet mignon at a top steakhouse???? Ribeye should be the only steak people order at these places.

[@sharonishere4322]

Great video

[@christopherreynolds5783]

Great review video but I work in a steakhouse, have for a long time, and I’m not sure you know your cook temps. Your longhorn was medium and your smith was perfect medium rare. I’m kind of astounded you went to 9 steakstraunts and nobody explained to you cook temps.

[@bradball]

Perhaps… but you’re assuming my iPhone camera is capturing the perfect contrast and color temperature in low light… and that my editing software is processing it all perfectly. All that being said… I’ve had a few steaks in my day. It’s pretty well known that a cold red center (Smith & Wollensky) is considered rare.

[@TheJayhawker83]

Those higher end places aren't worth the money.

[@cynthiamickle1521]

We went to Ruth's Chris in Orlando. Nine of us and the bill was $1,000. My filet mignon had the "chain" still attached. I couldn't chew it, but was encouraged by my team not to send it back. I will not return. I was grateful the meal was on the corporate credit card.

[@bradball]

It’s too bad you had a disappointing experience. I’ve dined at Ruth’s Chris at least 20 times over the years. It’s been excellent almost every time. I’ve had a couple of times where it didn’t quite live up to expectations. Ruth’s Chris, along with most of the other fine dining establishments that I mentioned are pricey. Usually the steak alone will cost $50-$80. Add appetizer. Side dish, dessert… plus any drinks… you’re probably north of $100 most of the time. If something is off… if your steak isn’t cooked right… kindly ask them to fix it. When you’re paying so much for a meal (even if it’s on the corporate card) you should expect excellent quality in both food and service.

[@Kevin-j9c1l]

Peter luger

[@bradball]

Not a chain restaurant - those featured were chain restaurants only.

[@phmc2001]

Hi, nice reviews but you are not including any Argentine restaurants. They specialized in steak and there are severals restaurants in USA. Their country export the best quality meats of the world. Thanks.

[@bradball]

Thanks for watching. We agree… Argentina has some of the best steaks in the world. I even make a brief mention of Argentina near the end of the video. However… for this video, I was reviewing large “chain” restaurants, all of which have dozens or hundreds of restaurants (typically with the same menu). Surely there are terrific Argentinian steakhouses and other independent steakhouses that I didn’t review here… because I was focusing on the best known chain restaurants in the USA.

[@QueenOfTheNorth65]

Like Fogo de Chão?

[@josephlyons3973]

Del fresco?

[@bradball]

Could’ve (should’ve) included them. Smaller chain… only 17 locations… but would’ve been good to include on this list.

[@oldsnwbrdr]

You lost me at filet.

[@HakeemTheDream616]

They're all a waste of money...cook your own steak

[@toddschultz7477]

How can you not put ketchup on any of those steaks. 🤷‍♂️

[@kenfox22]

Definitely not the Outback or Texas Roadhouse. Longhorn has great white cheddar stuffed mushrooms, Brussel sprots and sweet potatoes. Don't like bright pink in my steak 🥩. Not a Vampire

[@bradball]

I like Outback and Texas roadhouse for a more casual (less expensive) meal. Generally when I'm visiting Outback, I'll get their Alice Springs Chicken. Texas Roadhouse has some OK steaks. Longhorn seems like a step up from Outback and Texas Roadhouse... but in reality... none of those three can really compete against the popular fine dining steak houses.

[@Knight21030]

Is there a quality statement from Longhorn? Texas Roadhouse uses USDA Choice… impressive considering the prices…

[@johnsparks7672]

You didn't go anywhere good except Smith and W! Geez. Texas Roadhouse? Come on man!

[@bradball]

My friend… turn up the volume and settle down just a bit… if you listened to the video all the way through you would know that I clearly stated I was only reviewing nationwide chain restaurants with dozens (or hundreds) of locations.

[@vicarious4961]

Peter Lugers? Hello

[@bradball]

I made pretty clear in the video that I was ranking the major “well known” chain restaurants. There are only 2 Peter Luger steakhouses in New York. Well known… but hardly a chain.

[@Knight21030]

… and Luger lost it’s Michelin star a while ago… regarded as a tourist trap these days (I’ve never been there) 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@rogernishi671]

If you don't order the same steak the same way, how can you compare the different steak houses? This guy has no idea how to rate these steaks, I'm never going to watch this guy again......

[@bradball]

All were filet mignon prepared medium rare. Sorry to have offended you my friend. Maybe create your own video… I’ll happily watch. As Teddy Roosevelt said… credit goes to the doer.

[@mrlaw711]

Brad's chin and ear lobes predict an early demise from eating the wrong foods.

[@doylehurt2014]

Your comparison is very flawed. If you compare Ruth’s Chris and Martin’s to Texas roadhouse that’s just stupid.

[@bradball]

Doyle… please watch the whole video. I compared only the most popular chains… I nor nobody else ever thought Outback or Texas Roadhouse would ever be anywhere as good as Ruth’s Chris or many of the others.