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The best steakhouses in Austin

Steiner Ranch Steakhouse leads our ranking for steakhouses in Austin. Readers voted it first in Best of ATX in 2026. Bartlett's and VanHorn's come next.

  1. 1Steiner Ranch SteakhouseReaders' choice, 2026
  2. 2Bartlett'sReaders' runner-up, 2026
  3. 3VanHorn'sNamed by The Infatuation

57 steakhouses are open in and around Austin. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.

Ranked by Guide2 from readers’ polls, critics and local food writers (how we rank). Updated October 11, 2026. No restaurant pays to be listed or ranked.

The top 6

How we rank
  1. Steiner Ranch Steakhouse
    Photo: steinersteakhouse.com

    1Steiner Ranch Steakhouse

    Steakhouse · Austin
    • Won Best of ATX 2026 for steakhouses, voted by readers [1]
    • #2 on Wanderlog's list (2026) [2]
    Where
    5424 Steiner Ranch Blvd, Austin, TX 78732
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  2. Bartlett's
    Photo: bartlettsaustin.com

    2Bartlett's

    Steakhouse · Austin
    • Runner-up in Best of ATX 2026 for steakhouses, voted by readers [1]
    • #8 on Wanderlog's list (2026) [2]
    Where
    2408 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78757-1104
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  3. 3VanHorn's

    Steakhouse · Austin
    • The Infatuation (2026): “VanHorn's is one of the best places Downtown to get a steak and a martini.” [3]
    Where
    238 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
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  4. 4III Forks

    Steakhouse · Austin
    • #3 on Wanderlog's list (2026) [2]
    Where
    111 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
    Today
    Open now until 9 PM
    All hours
    Mon5 PM to 10 PM
    Tue5 PM to 10 PM
    Wed5 PM to 10 PM
    Thu5 PM to 10 PM
    Fri5 PM to 11 PM
    Sat5 PM to 11 PM
    Sun5 PM to 9 PM
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  5. 5ALC Steaks

    Steakhouse · Austin
    • #7 on Wanderlog's list (2026) [2]
    Where
    1205 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
    Today
    Closed today
    All hours
    Mon4 PM to 10 PM
    Tue4 PM to 10 PM
    Wed4 PM to 10 PM
    Thu4 PM to 10 PM
    Fri4 PM to 11 PM
    Sat4 PM to 11 PM
    SunClosed
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  6. 6Bob's Steak & Chop House

    Steakhouse · Austin
    • #24 on Wanderlog's list (2026) [2]
    Where
    8212 Barton Club Dr, Austin, TX 78735
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More steakhouses in Austin

51 more · A to Z
  1. Taste on Main
    Photo: tasteonmain.com

    Taste on Main

    Steakhouse · Buda
    Where
    116 Main St, Buda, TX 78610
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Worth the drive

Within about half an hour of Austin.

  1. J5 Steakhouse
    Photo: j5steakhouse.com

    J5 Steakhouse

    Steakhouse · Spicewood

    “We're a family-owned restaurant doing what we love—serving great food in a relaxed, welcoming space.”

    Where
    21814 State Hwy 71, Spicewood, TX 78669
    Today
    Closed today
    Has
    Takeout
    All hours
    MonClosed
    Tue11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 8:30 PM
    Wed11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 8:30 PM
    Thu11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 8:30 PM
    Fri11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 8:30 PM
    Sat11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 8:30 PM
    SunClosed
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  2. Kobe Japanese Steak House
    Photo: kobesteakhouse.com

    Kobe Japanese Steak House

    Steakhouse · San Marcos
    Where
    515 Springtown Way, San Marcos, TX 78666-7109
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  3. Outback Steakhouse

    Steakhouse · San Marcos

    “We are an Australian-inspired steakhouse restaurant beloved worldwide.”

    Where
    4205 S I-35 South Frontage Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
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No longer open

How we rank

Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Austin’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.

What changed

Questions

What is the best steakhouses in Austin?
Steiner Ranch Steakhouse. Won Best of ATX 2026 for steakhouses, voted by readers; #2 on Wanderlog's list (2026). Bartlett's and VanHorn's come next.
How many steakhouses are in Austin?
57 are open in and around Austin as of October 2026, including ALC Steaks, Acre 41, Aris, BOA Steakhouse, Bartlett's and 52 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 20 more, in Taylor, Georgetown, Leander, Spicewood, Elgin, San Marcos, Bastrop and Kyle.
Which steakhouses in Austin take reservations?
15 take online bookings: ALC Steaks, Acre 41, Aris, BOA Steakhouse, Bartlett's, Double Cut Steak House, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Hestia and 7 more. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
Where can I order steakhouses online in Austin?
21 have online ordering on their own websites: ALC Steaks, Aris, Bartlett's, CARVE American Grille, Charleys Philly Steaks, Chisos Grill, Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and 13 more.
Is Abel's North in Austin still open?
No. Abel's North has closed. For steakhouses nearby, see the list above.
Is Maie Day in Austin still open?
No. Maie Day has closed. For steakhouses nearby, see the list above.
Is Texas Steak Out in Austin still open?
No. Texas Steak Out has closed. For steakhouses nearby, see the list above.
Is The Hoffbrau in Austin still open?
No. The Hoffbrau has closed. For steakhouses nearby, see the list above.
Is Vince Young Steakhouse in Austin still open?
No. Vince Young Steakhouse has closed. For steakhouses nearby, see the list above.

Sources

  1. 1Best of ATX, Best of ATX 2026: Readers’ Choice Winners - Austin Monthly Magazine, 2026. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
  2. 2Wanderlog, The 47 best steakhouse restaurants in Austin, July 2026. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
  3. 3The Infatuation, Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Review - Downtown Austin - Austin, September 2026. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.

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