Top 16 Best Steaks in Abu Dhabi: Our Ultimate Guide to the City's Best Steaks

TEATRO

PARK ROTANA

While Teatro has a really great steak menu, with a cut for you no matter your appetite or budget, it's the Monday night tomahawk experience that catches our eye.

For just AED395 (yes, you read that correctly), you get a 1.2KG tomahawk for two, including two sides, a sauce, and two glasses of wine. The steak comes on a grill so you can finish it off yourself, and the chef seasons it tableside. Enjoy a side each (we rate the creamed spinach and fries) and you get a bottle of wine or soft drinks to go with it.

In the classy setting of the recently refurbished Teatro, this is a great way to enjoy luxe dining at a fantastic price.

Timing: Tomahawk experience, Mondays from 6PM

Price: AED395 includes 2 sides, sauces and a bottle of wine.

Booking: 02 657 3317

THE FORGE

THE RITZ-CARLTON ABU DHABI, GRAND CANAL

The Forge has long been one of our tried and true steak favourites, and for good reason! Before you even get to the meat, the friendly, expert staff will have you seated and settled in no time, with recommendations for your tipple whether you’re a wine lover - they have a curated selection of old and new world labels on their wine wall - or a cocktail enthusiast, their signatures are worth a taste!

Every Wednesday, take advantage of the great tomahawk offer that will see 1.2kg of perfectly cooked steak cooked to perfection and carved before your eyes. A new chef has brought with him some Peruvian twists, with excellent Latin-inspired sides that complement meat but hold their own on the table. These Latin fusion dishes are a great point of difference for The Forge, and along with a premium tomahawk make this steakhouse a must-try!

Nestle into a secluded corner for an intimate date night, nab a table in with views of the open kitchen for flashes of flames and a view of the chefs working their magic while you catch up with friends - and if you can’t tackle the tomahawk, fear not, with plenty of other cuts on display and a cracking array of dishes to choose from, you’re assured a great, high end night out, whatever you fancy.

Availability: Wednesday | 6PM - 11PM

Price: AED508 for 2 | 1.2kg tomahawk plus sides

Bookings: 02 818 8203

MEAT OUT TUESDAYS AT NAHAAM

CONRAD ABU DHABI ETIHAD TOWERS

If you're looking for a great steak deal, head to Nahaam on a Tuesday night.

Settle yourself in with pool and sunset views and prepare to get a serious protein fix. Enjoy a gorgeous piece of butter-herb beef striploin cooked to your liking and seasoned to perfection. This comes with a veal jus, and your choice of fries or a fresh green salad as well as a glass of Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon from America.

At just AED 129 per person, this represents excellent value for money and coupled with the fabulous Conrad hospitality, you'll find yourself coming back again and again. Add Meat Out Tuesdays to your summer rotation!

Timing: Tuesdays from 6PM

Price: AED129

Booking: 02 811 5666

BENTLEY KITCHEN

THE GALLERIA AL MARYAH

Perennially bustling and usually booked up in the evenings, Bentley Kitchen has a reputation for some of the best steak in Abu Dhabi. Lunch at Bentley is an equally enjoyable affair - their European fusion menu is tasty yet accessible, and we love the fun and friendly atmosphere almost as much as the food! Enjoy a leisurely business lunch at an equally friendly price point: 2 appetisers, a main course, and dessert (essential!) will set you back AED149, and the best part? You can enjoy a tasty steak as your main! 

Have the afternoon free? Take a post-lunch stroll along the waterfront or work up a thirst in The Galleria, then circle back for happy hour from 4.30PM daily - it’s a winner.

Timing: daily | 12PM - 12AM | Business Lunch available 12-3PM | Monday - Thursday

Price: AED149

Bookings: +97126262131

BUTCHER’S BLOCK

STRATOS | LE ROYAL MERIDIEN

Take your love of steak to new heights - literally! Located on the 26th floor with views of the Arabian Gulf, Stratos is Abu Dhabi’s only revolving restaurant - now that’s a steak with a side of wow-factor if you ask us.

Every Monday, enjoy a selection of quality meats from the Josper - the age-old art of grilling over charcoal - served sharing-board style. US prime striploin, SA fillet mignon, lamb cutlets and corn-fed chicken breast are joined by sides of broccolini and thick cut fries, finished off with a flavourful jus. Take a sip of the included bottle of grape, and all the hard work is done for you - it’s the perfect treat for a school night. At AED545 for two, this elevated steak experience will get your week off to the best start!

Availability: Mondays | from 7PM - 10.30PM

Price: AED545 for 2 | includes a bottle of wine

Bookings: 02 695 0490

MATÉ

PARK HYATT

The restaurant gives moody, smoky vibes and a strong sense that it's serious about meat, with a massive open kitchen complete with live grills and busy, skilled chefs. I'm going to save you some time: in every sense, Maté is fire.

We love it for the a la carte but both the Sunday - Tuesday night La Barra menu (from AED175) and the Asado Libre Saturday brunch (from AED375) are absolutely excellent ways to enjoy steak, if you'd like a package. The various cuts are cooked and seasoned to perfection, with a very real smoky taste that elevates the meat. The flambeed tomahawk at brunch is an example of incredible food theatre that brings this brunch from good to amazing.

Maté is definitely one of Abu Dhabi's best steakhouses and a solid must-try.

Open: From 6PM - 11PM

La Barra Sunday - Tuesday: Starter, main & a side | AED175. Options to add-on wine pairing.

Asado Libre Saturday brunch:

Time: Saturday 1PM - 4PM

Price: Soft AED375, House AED475, Champagne AED690

20% off with BB+ - please mention on booking

Booking: 054 581 2576

BUTCHER & STILL

FOUR SEASONS ABU DHABI

Butcher & Still is the steakhouse to go to when you want to impress. It serves excellent American food, in a Chicago Prohibition era setting - side note: the theme extends to Al Capone's bullets serving as wallpaper!

Butcher & Still represents a next-level dining experience. Start with the best bread in the world - not even an exaggeration - but save room for what will be an incredible steak. We like the rib-eye (400g for AED410) which is succulent and beyond tasty and if you really want to splash out, the dry-aged, bone -in 1200 gram tomahawk is an impressively massive option (AED895).

If you're on a more constrained budget, go for Prime Rib Tuesday where you can enjoy a “Chicago Cut” which includes a fully-loaded baked potato side and a delicious sundae for dessert and costs just AED 295 per person.

This is a great experience for anyone looking to entertain overseas colleagues or guests or just want a really great meal at a place where the vibes are as impeccable as the cuts.

Open: 4PM - 12AM, Saturday 1PM - 12AM

Price: Steak from AED355

Contact: 02 333 2444

THE DIRECTOR'S CLUB

THE WB HOTEL

The Director's Club isn't so much a steakhouse as a superb meatery, where you can enjoy your chosen type and cut of meat, prepared exactly to your preference. The venue itself is cool and sophisticated, but somewhere where you feel completely comfortable enjoying a cocktail from the excellent selection or a glass of wine chosen from the extensive wine list.

The meat menu will have your mouth watering: we love the American filet mignon (starting at AED240) which goes well with a side of duck fat fries, and the Australian rib eye (AED365) for when we're feeling hungry! As well as the excellent meat options, there are plenty of seafood options, the sous vide black cod being a highlight (AED170).

The Director's Club is a fantastic option for anyone looking for a great steak in Abu Dhabi.

Open: 4PM - 1AM

Bookings: 02 692 7770

VILLA TOSCANA

ST REGIS ABU DHABI

Villa Toscana is a great option for anyone who fancies a steak but is dining out with a bunch of people who are craving great Italian. The Wagyu tenderloin here is absolutely superb and comes with the most sublime of vegetable options, a creamy cauliflower puree. It's drizzled with an excellent jus and is melt-in-your-mouth good. It comes in at AED305 and is worth every fil!

Open: 12PM - 11PM

Price: AED305

Contact: 02 694 4444

BORD EAU

SHANGRI-LA ABU DHABI

This upscale French eatery has an excellent steak option tucked away on it's fairly eclectic menu and despite the amazing starters on offer, we encourage you to save room to fully enjoy it. This Wagyu tenderloin, with a large wedge of foie gras, is spectacularly good. The red wine sauce is rich and smooth, making this an excellent option for a high end steak meal.

Open: from 6PM

Booking: 02 509 8555

THE SPORTSMAN'S ARMS

ZAYED SPORTS CITY

The Sportsman's Arms can get you a great steak in a classy pub setting. Head there on a Thursday night for your choice of striploin or rib rye steak, with a glass of wine for just AED110. It's a bargain and the steak is good quality and well-seasoned and cooked. Watch your favourite match on the big screens and your steak night is made.

Open: 8AM- 12AM

Price: from AED110 | 25% off with BB+ off normal a la carte menu

Contact: 02 447 1066

THE FOUNDRY

SOUTHERN SUN

The Foundry has an incredibly loyal following, mostly because the food is well-priced, the ambiance is perfect for a moody, meaty meal and the service is always warm and genuine. On Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays they offer a Steak and Grape night where affordability is the name of the game!

Take your steak loving friend and enjoy a steak each and a bottle of wine for just AED325. This is an amazing deal, one you won't want to miss. It gets busy, so do book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Timing: 7PM - 10.30PM

Price: AED325

Booking: 02 818 4888

STEAK NIGHT AT CRAFT BY SIDE HUSTLE

ROSEWOOD P3, GALLERIA AL MARYAH

The Craft steak night is making waves on a Thursday night with people who not only love a good steak and super sides but also great house-brewed beer and a whisky chaser. Choose your preferred cut, which arrives seasoned to perfection and perfectly prepared to your liking. Add your sauce, some fab sides, drinks and desserts and your meal is made. There's a live band playing, Craft is always busy with great vibes - this is a must-do this season.

Check out our steak night at Craft

Timing: 6PM - 11PM

Price: a la carte

Booking: 02 631 9855

SWISS BUTTER - STEAK FOR UNDER AED100

NOVOTEL AL BUSTAN

From one extreme to another: Swiss Butter allows you to have a really nice steak meal for AED87. No, this isn't a misprint!

It’s the simplest of concepts, there’s no menu to scan or peruse, just a board on the wall: they offer just three proteins: beef, chicken and salmon. These are served in a skillet with the special Swiss Butter sauce and boarded up with baguette doorstops (white or brown), a mountain of thin-cut French fries (or a giant baked potato)and a generous serving of salad greens.

The AED87 price tag makes this one of the best value-for-money options in town and second, the protein skillet is unbelievably good. The secret lies in the sauce which, we’re reliably informed, is made with 33 different herbs and spices and of course a fair amount of butter. As a result of this deliciousness, the steak is incredibly tender and surprisingly light.

Swiss Butter is licensed.

Open: 12PM - 12AM

Price: AED87 | drinks and desserts extra

Contact: 02 622 0047‍

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