San Francisco's Best Steak 2008

Sophisticated American chain serves up corn-fed USDA prime cuts and New Orleans-style appetizers and sides.

Reviews:

• “Ehhhhhhhh….”
• “Best Steak and Service”
• “mmmm butter”
• “Not Bad, But Not Worth the Price”
• “Spend your $ somewhere else”

Tips: It’s not on the menu, but consider ordering your steak “Oscar style,” which means it’s topped with asparagus, crab cakes and bearnaise sauce.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

An exuberant, colorful dining experience for those who love steak or crab.

Reviews:

• “Highs and Lows”
• “Three words: bone-in filet”
• “Flies circled our meal”
• “Steak Heaven”
• “great steak, almost bad service”

Tips: Loaves of sourdough garlic bread loaded with olive oil and Kalamata olives are made fresh to order.

Bobo’s or email Bobo’s

Massive slices of roast beef and an old-fashioned atmosphere have made this historic restaurant a meat-lover’s mecca.

Reviews:

• “Best in the City”
• “Seriously… the House of Prime Rib is that good.”
• “Amazing”
• “meat lovers paradise. "
• “Prime Rib”

Tips: If you order either the House, English or King Henry VIII Cuts, you can get slightly slimmer seconds for free.

House of Prime Rib or email House of Prime Rib

Festive Brazilian-Italian restaurant offers flavorful cuisine and an upbeat vibe in North Beach.

Reviews:

• “Great food and ambience!”
• “Opportunity”
• “Horrible service”
• “Great food, excellent service”
• “Amazing place to eat and see some great entertainment”

Tips: Consider eating entrees family style; many entrees, like the rechaud, are definitely large enough to share.

Mangarosa Restaurant or email Mangarosa Restaurant

All-American cuisine takes a gourmet swing in a classic American setting—a baseball stadium.

Reviews:

• “Outlandish Price for Fatty Steaks”
• “Don’t bother”
• “Look at your check or be ripped off”
• “Consistently good”
• “BEST FILET MIGNON I’VE EVER HAD!!”

Tips: Valet parking is not available on game days.

Acme Chophouse

Timeless style and classic food mix at this convincing re-creation of a 1930s supper club.

Reviews:

• “Wonderful and romantic dining experience!”
• “Poor service”
• “Wonderul restaurent experience”
• “Lots of Appeal But Not Impressed”
• “Best Meal ever”

Tips: Nightly jazz enhances the ’30s-style atmosphere.

Bix or email Bix

All-you-can-eat Brazilian barbecue plus a noisy, fun setting equals a culinary adventure.

Reviews:

• “Reminded me of being in Rio! Great atmosphere, and customer service”
• “Exelent food whit great smiles”
• “Excellent food, but a little pricey.”
• “GOOD FOOD, BUT $159 FOR WATER??!!!”
• “Don’t be Late”

Tips: To experience the magic of the meat without paying full price, visit at lunch on a weekday.

Espetus Churrascaria or email Espetus Churrascaria

USDA prime beef, elegant tableside service and mammoth martinis.

Reviews:

• “You get what you pay for, and you pay a lot”
• “Always a good meal at Mortons”
• “Fantastic steak – great for special events”
• “Morton’s is over-rated and you can find a better steak at another establishment. "
• “Don’t waste your money”

Tips: Rare means rare: If you don’t want a cool, red center, move to medium.

Morton’s – The Steakhouse or email Morton’s – The Steakhouse

Tender choice meats served flawlessly in a polished, masculine den at the Omni Hotel.

Reviews:

• “Great food BUT not so great service”
• “Nice After Work Place”
• “Save your money”
• “Stomache after eating the Steak”
• “A Total Winner”

Tips: A dozen specialty coffee drinks are available; try the Nutty Irishman Coffee, made with Frangelico and Bailey’s Irish Cream.

Bob’s Steak and Chop House

Mesquite-grilled, corn-fed beef is the highlight at this historic steakhouse.

Reviews:

• “this place ROCKS!!”
• “Good Service, Boring Food”
• “Great steak and service!”
• “You want beef?”
• “Great atmosphere, great dinner and delicious wine!”

Tips: Parking for three hours is complimentary with validation at the Hilton Hotel garage (on Washington St).

Alfred’s Steakhouse or email Alfred’s Steakhouse

This bustling Marina favorite serves a mean martini and a great steak.

Reviews:

• “Ain’t what it used to be”
• “We were engaged here!!”
• “Highly Recommend Izzy’s!”
• “Izzy’s iz ok by me”
• “A Ridiculously Amazing & Tasty Value!”

Tips: The maximum number for a reservation on Friday or Saturday night is eight people.

Izzy’s Steaks & Chops

In-house dry aging and an old-boys’ club setting guarantee diners a juicy rib eye to remember.

Reviews:

• “Best Steak in the city!”
• “For such a stellar reputation not a stellar performance!”
• “Supurb Steak and Service”
• “Best filet mignon!”
• “Weak Wine Service”

Tips: Dine in the Pacific Lounge and enjoy a three-course meal for $38, including Caesar salad, smoked salmon, prime rib, New York steak or grilled swordfish and a dessert.

Harris Restaurant or email Harris Restaurant

A comfortably worn local favorite, this snug pub serves up grown-up grub.

Reviews:

• “Love it!”
• “Long time favorite!!”
• “FANTASTIC!!”
• “Great FOOD!!!”
• “A great little spot”

Tips: This neighborhood spot lacks a sign, so look for the Capri Motel across the street.

Brazen Head

Burger and steak fare served up family-style in West Portal.

Reviews:

• “The Best Buffalo Burger Around!!”
• “Good but Overpriced”
• “Best tasting hambugers”
• “Decent food – Horrible Service”
• “damn good "

Bullshead Restaurant

Top-notch Argentinean steakhouse holds court in the city’s Italian food ghetto.

Reviews:

• “simple and hearty”
• “El Raigon – El Average – El Overpriced”
• “Great food and great atmosphere”
• “The food is not bad, the atmosphere needs help.”
• “All Natural, grass fed beef flown in from Uruguay”

Tips: The wine list features bottles from Argentina and the United States. If you bring your own bottle, corkage is $18.

El Raigon

Chef Bradley Ogden brings business-expense-caliber, classic American fare to the hungry shoppers of the Westfield San Francisco Centre.

Reviews:

• “Disappointed!”
• “Who answers the phone????……..maybe a ghost !!!!!!”
• “Bad and Horrid!!”
• “great place for lunch”
• “Open kitchen are entertaining.”

Tips: Valet through Bloomingdale’s or the Westfield and Lark Creek will validate your parking to a “reduced” fee of $15.

Lark Creek Steak

Hotel guests and SF residents alike flock to this sophisticated spot, which focuses on modern-steakhouse fare and seafood—and excels at both.

Reviews:

• “Best Steak Restaurant in the City and a Chocolate Souffle to Die For "
• “Best Steak and Seafood”
• “Delicious Food, Great Ambiance…But Unfortunately Horrible and Unprofessional Service”
• “Personal service and wonderful enticing dishes and desserts!”
• “A must see”

Tips: Valet service with the hotel will set you back $30, but the restaurant validates $15 of that for lunch and dinner diners.

Seasons

This upscale North Beach chophouse features classic American and Italian cuisine in a nostalgic atmosphere.

Reviews:

• “Great Food, Service — Wonderful”
• “Cheapens the memory of the Yankee Clipper – he would HATE it”
• “Now I have a new favorite restaurant…”
• “Thumbs up on Decor”
• “avoid on weekend enless before 6 o’clock”

Tips: A business casual dress code is required, which allows for jeans, but no tears and holes.

Joe DiMaggio’s Italian Chophouse

Old-school glitz, glamour and grandiosity abound at this dramatic destination chophouse on the water’s edge.

Reviews:

• “great views, good food”
• “Can’t even cook a lamb chop.”
• “employee healthcare is a wonderful idea”
• “Interesting All the Way Around”
• “Overpriced, Awful Food”

Tips: On sunny days, enjoy views of the Bay Bridge and the city skyline at a table on the magnificent outdoor patio, which Epic shares with sister restaurant Waterbar.

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