Super 7: Best Steakhouses in Miami
Where martinis stay frosty, grills run hot, and sides deserve their own fan clubs
Bourbon Steak
At this Michael Mina-led Aventura staple, duck-fat fries show up before you’ve even opened the wine list, and the ribeye lands with a sear that makes the knife glide like butter. The crowd at Bourbon Steak is a mix of corporate cards, out-of-town guests, and serious steak eaters, filling a room built for polished deals and celebratory meals. Not a steak person? Regulars still rave about the lobster pot pie, flambéed tableside with brandied cream.
Pro Tip: It’s the best high-end, pre-game meal before heading to a show or game at nearby Hard Rock Stadium.
@bourbonsteakmia // 19999 W Country Club Dr., Aventura
Christy’s Miami
Since 1978, this Coral Gables icon has leaned on red booths, dim lights, and servers who’ve seen it all. Steaks are timelessly solid, but it’s the rituals that make Christy’s feel special: quite possibly the best Caesar salad whipped up tableside, martinis poured ice-cold, and a baked Alaska finale that arrives in a blaze. The vibe is equal parts Miami throwback and comfort blanket.
Pro Tip: Always, always order the Caesar for the table.
@christysmiami // 3101 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables
Cote Steakhouse
In the Miami Design District, this dark and sexy Michelin-starred import turns Korean barbecue into a luxury evening. Cote’s Butcher’s Feast is an obvious choice for a first-timer: four cuts of beef, a spread of banchan, a bubbling egg soufflé, and soft serve to finish. Ready to spend the big bucks? The steak omakase is the way to go.
Pro Tip: The daily happy hour from 5–7 p.m. is one of the smartest ways to enjoy the space without breaking the bank. @cotemiami // 3900 NE Second Ave., Miami
Daniel’s Miami
Chef Danny Ganem brought his wildly popular Fort Lauderdale steakhouse into the old Fiola space, and it has been an absolute hit since day one — for good reason. Walls of wine and cowboy art set the scene, while the menu at Daniel’s highlights local waters with Malabar spinach oysters Rockefeller, Keys snapper with fennel, and blue crab cakes capped with caviar. The 35-day herb-crusted ribeye is the meat lover’s must, but the seafood here is just as strong.
Pro Tip: Sit at the bar for wagyu empanadas and smashburgers if you want to keep it lively without dressing up.
@danielsmiami // 1500 San Ignacio Ave., Coral Gables
Platea Prime Steakhouse
Pinecrest doesn’t usually scream “steak hotspot,” but Platea proves otherwise with a 64-ounce tomahawk flambéed tableside and aligot potatoes stretched like taffy. The restaurant’s Peruvian flair shows up everywhere, from ceviche starters to wagyu tostones to lobster stuffed with chalaquita salsa. The room is sleek enough for date night but can turn lively when the Caymus starts flowing (which, are only $95 on Sundays).
Pro Tip: Tuesdays are tomahawk night when the 64-ounce steak comes discounted and loaded with sides for just $150, making it the best deal in the area.
@plateamiami // 12175 S Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest
Sunny’s Steakhouses
The most talked about restaurant in Miami for years is just as good as all the praise it has received, from just about every publication in northern hemisphere. The Little River spot might make you nervous to park your car, but once inside the banyan tree from the pop-up days still shades the courtyard. Now, Sunny’s is paired with a sprawling 13,000-square-foot space decked in chandeliers and Florida mid-century glam. The menu boasts hits like corn agnolotti with crab, steaks grilled over live oak, and Parker House rolls with honey butter that should be illegal.
Pro Tip: Reservations book out weeks in advance, but I always find luck grabbing a last-minute 5pm table, even on the weekends.
@sunnysmia // 7357 NW Miami Ct., Little River
The Wagyu Bar
For those who are into meat — really into meat — The Wagyu Bar ditches white tablecloths for a butcher-shop feel, sourcing directly from Meat N’ Bone next door. You can go humble with a skirt steak or wild with A5 nigiri and a cowboy ribeye, all without breaking the bank and even showing up in gym shorts. Picanha crostini and bone marrow make it more than just a meat counter.
Pro Tip: Ask for the omakase parrillada; it’s a chef-built board stacked with their favorite Wagyu and Prime cuts, perfect for sharing.
@thewagyubar // 2257 Coral Way, Miami