San Francisco blends classic steakhouse tradition with California's farm-to-table ethos. From gold rush-era institutions to modern restaurants, the city serves exceptional beef.
SF Legends
House of Prime Rib
$$$ • Nob Hill
SF institution since 1949. Tableside carving.
Harris' Restaurant
$$$$ • Polk Gulch
Dry-aged perfection. Classic SF.
Alfred's Steakhouse
$$$$ • Financial District
Since 1928. Old SF glamour.
Modern Steakhouses
Alexander's Steakhouse
$$$$ • SoMa
Japanese wagyu specialists.
Epic Steak
$$$$ • Embarcadero
Waterfront views and prime cuts.
Bourbon Steak
$$$$ • Union Square
Michael Mina's flagship.
Neighborhood Gems
Izzy's Steaks & Chops
$$$ • Marina
Marina neighborhood favorite.
Original Joe's
$$ • North Beach
Italian-American classics since 1937.
Cole's Chop House
$$$$ • Napa
Worth the Napa drive.
Pro Tip: House of Prime Rib only serves one thing—prime rib carved tableside. Get the King Henry cut with extra horseradish cream.