The Best Steakhouses in Columbus

York Steakhouse

★★★★☆ 4 (169) • $$

"This place is no joke. It's straight up a legitimately, very good restaurant. I had the York Filets, an iced tea & a slice of cake. With $3 to leave for the server ( you can opt for cash back to leave at the table), the bill came to just over $31. I don't think it was worth that, but it WAS very good. Steak was cooked the way I wanted & was soft & juicy. I chose Steak Fries w/my dinner & roll (which was so-so) & the fries were decent as well. Only downside was the cake, which was DRY, but edible. The server was acceptable; nothing worth noting. He refilled my tea once. He was available too in case I needed him. The dining room was clean & presenting. Very nice atmosphere. I had a very nice dinner, & I'm sure you would too. Definitely a go-to, 3-star restaurant. Nice, sit-down, quiet, tasty but not a destination place. Still, it's worth trying."

Olde Jaol Steakhouse and Tavern

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (35)

"Every time I've been to this restaurant the food has been great. Wish it wasn't in the dungeon though!"

Sakura Japanese Steakhouse

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (210) • $$

"Absolutely delicious and really reasonable prices! The portions are huge so come hungry! There's a good selection of appetizers and drinks available in addition to the hibachi.We came with a very large group for a birthday party, I think there were at least 20 of us. We were taken care of quickly and there was no problem with doing multiple checks."

Speakeasy Steak & Ale House

★★★★☆ 4.2 (61) • $$

"We had a decent meal here. Cozy atmosphere and pretty good experience overall. My son ordered the sirloin, my husband the bison burger, and I had the York burger. The food was, I feel, a step above typical bar food, but not necessarily amazing. Everything was served hot and no real complaints, though. It was a busy evening, so, understandably, the service was a bit slow. My son ordered a couple of drinks from the bar (was his birthday) no other beverages, appetizers, or desserts. The check was $85.80 before tip."

Mikado Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (41) • $$

"Love this place!! Excellent food and service! The sushi is incredibly fresh. Even our toddlers love this place."

Oak Park Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.6 (68) • $$

"My wife and I needed a getaway! For a change we opted to sit at the bar. The bartender did not seem fully at ease, and I must say I never recalled anyone eating at the bar during our previous visits. That said, it was still a good overall experience! We started with adult beverages, a Manhattan for me and a Whisky Sour for my wife. Sitting at the bar, it's nice to watch the preparation. My wife really enjoyed her beverage and mine was pretty good. I only needed to remind the bartender to add bitters to my Manhattan. Unfortunately they did not have Angostura Bitters, only Orange. Oh well. We did not order any appetizers. My wife decided on their Chicken Strips with a Spinach Salad and Curled French Fries while I opted for their Fried Shrimp and Scallops, Rice Pilaf, and French Onion Soup. The soup was served along with my wife's salad. I thought the soup was very delicious! My wife's salad was fresh and the warm bacon dressing flavorful. Our main courses came out after we were finished with the firsts. My wife's chicken strips had a light cornmeal breading and the fries were really thick. My scallops and shrimp were fairly large with the same cornmeal breading. Very delicious! Overall a pretty good visit. We arrived about 1645 and departed about an hour later without seeing anyone else come in?"

The Avenue Steak Tavern

★★★★☆ 4 (315) • $$$

"My wife & I love trying new (to us) places & this one did not disappoint.Grandview area of Columbus is rapidly becoming a favorite destination.The restaurant is charming & was cozy for our valentines dinner. Usef was our waiter & was absolutely one of the best we've ever had. His knowledge of the menu & confidence in answering all of our questions was rare to see in today's work ethic. He definitely cares about his restaurant.The spacing between check-ins for drinks/apps/entrees was perfect & a welcome change from the rush, rush, rush to turn tables that has become the norm.Everything was wonderful & surpassed our expectations. Drinks - Expresso Martini & a classic "Old Fashioned" - 10/10Apps - Crab Cakes - best we've had outside of New England Shore states - Steak Tartare - 11/10Entrees - Filet & Scallops w/creamed asparagus - Filet done Pittsburg style 10/10 - Lamb Chops med-rare w/ House Corn - The mint sauce made this a 10/10.We will definitely be back."

Spillway Lodge

★★★★☆ 3.8 (77) • $$

"Despite being off the beaten track, this place has great seafood and steaks and a nice salad bar, with AMAZING butter!! Trust me. Get the butter Portions are big, prices are small. They don't take reservations so don't try. Either show up at 5 or expect to wait. The service is very good/great. But they're not a corporate trained perfect force. They're humans working their tail off in a busy restaurant. Highly recommend!"

Quaker Steak & Lube

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (5) • $$

"Been there with family and friends. National chain. This one holds the standards for presentation and service. The motif is a bit funky but still fun. Younger crowd it seems. Basic fast food fare. Never a bad experience."

Kanji Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (85) • $$

"Unlimited parking. Japanese Steakhouses all have a similar form and menu. The ambiance here is understated. The biggest difference and a plus was the lack of the giant, noisy exhaust hoods over the flat cooking surface. The chef did the normal routine of skilled food manipulation and flames. He did try twice to throw rice from the spatula into my mouth, unsuccessfully. He did hit my head each time and it was all in fun. I had chicken and scallops with fried rice. Everything was plentiful, tasty, and stove hot. The meal started with a clear soup, and a salad. The scallops had an egg yoke sauce option which I accepted. They have a full bar and specialty drinks. The staff generally spoke better English than many similar restaurants.If you have someone who's never been to a Japanese Steakhouse, especially kids, this is a satisfying introduction. Nothing extraordinary but clean,well staffed, good quantities of freshly prepared foods in front of you with skill and levity."

Brown Derby Road House

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (93) • $$

"Went here on a weekday night. My family had gone twice before, but this was my first time. Be warned there isn't much for a vegetarian and nothing for a vegan, but it's a steakhouse so no surprise there. The normal dinners on the back of the menu are served with salad, rolls with honey butter, and a choice of potato. I had a portobello mushroom sandwhich with mushrooms, but stole some salad and bread from my family. Be aware the salad comes with bacon normally. The sandwhich and fries needed some seasoning in my opinion. I ended up taking half home so I'll try playing around with seasoning on the burger. The fries had some seasoning, but not much. My family liked their steak and potatoes. One liked his portobello chicken while another felt his was very chewy and rubbery so he didn't finish it. The decor is kind of like a bar, and there is an actual bar as well. Servoce was good with a friendly server, good times, and lots of parking. Overall it was a nice night out."

The Alley Neighborhood Grille

★★★★☆ 3.7 (42) • $$

"Have been patronizing Ally 21 for at least 10 years . Over the years, the service and quality has had its uos and downs.Our last visit to the Ally was a great surprise! The quality of service and food has jumped significantly! Our steaks were perfectly grilled. The sides we ordered were served hot and fresh. We also enjoyed an Old Fashioned bourbon from the bar. Excellently crafted, with one solid round clear ice cube. Perfectly mixed with a generous amount of bourbon. The Ally has stepped up its game significantly from mediocre service of the past. Kudos to the management and all the employees who have worked very hard to improve the Ally!! Hat off to you all and great job!"

Malcuit's Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.7 (38) • $$$

"Never disappointed with Malciut's! We usually try to get there to eat at least once a year or so. My husband and I had a nice date night enjoying the delectables: steak, fish, and pasta. They have great steaks and for some reason, I love the spaghetti side! Will be back, as always!"

Edgar's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (144) • $$

"I visit Akron often to hang with my brother. He picked this place because it is a go to for a neural friend. She is vegetarian and gets the veggie past dish - huge portions! Huge! So let's go...Prices are decent for the portion sizes, come on they are huge. Pasta, ribs and chicken dishes are the winners. The side veggie egg rolls not so much. Don't order them if you are expecting $15 egg rolls because that is not what you will get. The bread is fresh and warm, so good! The oil dipping sauce is tasty as well. The service was great, very attentive. The mixed cocktails were excellent. When you think golf course, you have to remember this is Akron and this place is on the edge of a neighborhood. It was nice enough for the enjoyable dinner we had for decent prices. Again the service was on point and the cocktails rocked. Bonus for having vegetarian options. I look forward to returning and enjoying the patio that over looks the golf course. They also set up a few weekly events so be prepared to see an artist preform on a random night."

Fuji Sushi & Steak House

★★★★★ 4.7 (79) • $$

"Best sushi I have ever had. Fresh fresh fresh!! We got sushi boat and it did not disappoint. Service was awesome with a smile and a nice perk of banana sushi at end. Cozy place. Would not have guessed from outside would be this gooooood!"

The Caroline

★★★★☆ 4.1 (159) • $$

"Steve (proprietor) and company are always on point. I appreciate their attention to detail and ability to handle a table of 2 and a table of 12 with the same excellence. I recently attended last week for a retirement party with 11 people. It was on point; drinks were full, and food was fast and great. Looking over my shoulder, at 5:30 on a Wednesday, there were 20 people waiting for a table. Glad we had our reservations -- highly recommend or be ready to sit for up to an hour. On to the food. Caroline Steak is a staple for dinner for me. Tangled O'Rings and garlic butter atop a beautiful Angus beef sirloin. You can't beat it with the fresh green beans and a potato choice. Are you a burger connoisseur? Try the Caroline or Russ Burgers. For $1 more the Russ is hard to beat. And when you order your burger medium, no one panics, because the kitchen staff knows how to not kill meat. I find other places are timid to do anything less than medium well, perhaps because their beef is lower quality. Appetizers? Southwestern Eggrolls are fantastic. Also, crabcakes- shareable and I'm talking real true crabcakes like you would get in New England, not filler garbage. These are true to their name 100%! You'll soon be ordering a second order. Sorry no photos but The Caroline deserves a top spot on your list!"

Hickory House Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (218) • $$

"Best Barbecue in Columbus hands down . Service is superb. Price is very reasonable for the portions"

The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek

★★★★☆ 3.9 (565) • $$$

"The Barn doesn't disappoint. My partner's prime rib was perfection, as expected. I was really in a mood for fish and the walleye called to me. I was assured the fish was very fresh, so I went for it and it was great -- not greasy and perfectly seasoned. Yum! Our server was very personable and helpful. We had a lovely meal!"

Florentine Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (78) • $$

"Overall, the experience was great! The food was delicious and the service was fast and friendly! The building is from the 1800's and they still have it set up to kind of feel that way which I appreciate! They are currently fixing up the 3rd floor to open up rooms again as it was a hotel at some point. We had the ribeye, mac and cheese, green beans, wings, lava cake, salmon, and a couple sandwiches and everyone said their food was really good! We'll definitely be back."

Sake Japanese Steak House

★★★★☆ 3.6 (36) • $$

"Decent sushi. The meal off the hibachi grill was pretty average as Japanese Steak House fare goes. Not disappointed not wowed. The presentation/personality of the cook was way low key. I kinda expect that cook to be totally entertaining and high energy. Again the food was fine. We felt a little crowded at the table too. Would have waited for the next table to be sat and be less crowded."

The Steer Barn

★★★★☆ 3.5 (72) • $$

"Had a private room reserved. Met with family and shared a great meal and great conversations! The staff was on par with anything we needed. Everything was wonderful! Looking forward to going back when we're in the area again!"

Jack's Steak House

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (88) • $$

"Great food and service in a clean and comfortable setting. Food was prepared in a timely manner and the portions were large!"

Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (51) • $$

"Fast and outstanding customer service. Lucky seven and vegetable fried rice was delicious. Would recommend you try it out."

West Texas Roadhouse

★★★★☆ 3.9 (102) • $$

"This place is excellent, outstanding service, outstanding food, outstanding atmosphere, always some nice locals to chat with over a beer as well, highly recommended!"

Dakota's Roadhouse

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (43) • $$

"First timer... food was great as well as the service... recommend to all to stop by and check it out."

Cazuelas Gateway OSU

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (83)

"It's pretty rare that I don't check Yelp before going to a restaurant, but this time it just worked out that way. I had the Tres Marias (3 different enchiladas with rice and veggies). Solid 4 stars Hubby, who CRAVES the spice, cried his way through the Diablo Fire Habanero tacos (3 different flavors). Solid 4 stars Overall, I'd come back and try again. It wasn't anything to write home about, but a decent meal nonetheless."

Steve's Dakota Grill

★★★☆☆ 3 (48) • $$

"The only thing good about Steve's Dakota grill was they had assigned a person to go around and take the waitresses temp.while they are working. The wife got chicken and couldn't cut it with the provided steak knife, even with all the gristle it had. I paid 24 bucks for a charred steak that was very rare and definitely not an 18 or 16 oz. Waitress was slow and forgot us a lot. We won't be going back."

Daruma Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.2 (389) • $$

"Excellent portions and one of the best presentations at the table i have experienced. Taste was awesome. Potion sizes were awesome. Great good and great experience!"

Texas Roadhouse

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (24)

"Celebrated a birthday with friends, our meals were perfect as was the service. Steaks cooked to perfection! Salmon also was good. Even the peanuts were fresh!! Highly recommend."

The Bridge

★★★★☆ 3.5 (71) • $$

"Sidney Ohio is not a restaurant mecca.Fortunately my girlfriend is a retired local teacher from the area.She introduced me to this gem.This restaurant could easily blend in Dayton, Columbus or Cincinnati. Drinks are excellent and food is quality and premier."

Hibachi Bento Cleveland Ave

★★★★☆ 3.7 (11)

"Quick simple and easy. My steak was tender, shrimp was tasty and chicken was great. Jessica got the veggie bento box and enjoyed it. I would guess that it is a healthier choice than burger and fries."

DP Jackson Steakhouse

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (41)

"Been hearing wonderful things about this place! Definitely need a filet in the near future."

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus

★★★★☆ 4.3 (456) • $$$$

"We had a great experience! Jordan, our server, was amazinggg. He was right on time with everything, had good recommendations, and anticipated all of our needs. We had our toddler with us and the staff was very accommodating. They even brought out a cut up banana from the kitchen just for him to snack on. The restaurant itself is gorgeous inside. My favorites of the night were the Godfather Sushi roll , the crab cake, and the butter pie (melts in your mouth). Everything from beginning to end was delightful. (Not pictured, but we also had the thick cut bacon, carrot cake and limoncello tiramisu)"

Iron Pony Saloon

★★★★☆ 3.5 (36) • $$

"Second try of this place and liked my food even more this time. My husband and I both ordered the open faced roast beef and it was delicious ! Portions were more than enough . Would eat again!"

Olde Jaol Brewing Company

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (108) • $$

"The food was amazing. I had fish, and it was plentiful. The fried pickles were good, although a few pieces had a little doughy batter. The beers were cold and delicious. Cool place to hang out on the patio and enjoy the good weather. The staff was friendly and the service was quick enough to not take all night."