Top steakhouses to try in Hong Kong
From T-Bones to tomahawks, find your steak fix at these prime spotsLooking for a gorgeous cut of steak? Hong Kong has plenty of options when it comes to satisfying those carnivorous cravings. Whether you are hungry for a hefty porterhouse or a slices-like-butter wagyu, these are the best steakhouses for prime cuts and other meaty delights.
Rex Wine & Grill
Situated in the heart of Central, REX Wine & Grill is a modern European steakhouse and the latest addition to the Octavo Group. Helmed by Chef Nathan Green, Rex Wine & Grill offers an exciting interpretation of grill classics and home-smoked recipes, inspired by seasonal produce and exceptional meat such as Japanese olive-fed beef, one of the world’s rarest. Matched with the relaxed and refined atmosphere, this is one for your next dinner date.
Rex Wine & Grill, B/F One Chinachem Central – 22 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong, 2857 7157
Buenos Aires Polo Club
As the name suggests, this restaurant takes inspiration from Argentina, whether it’s with its equestrian-themed interiors or its asado-style grilling. The star here is the General Pico brand Argentine pure black angus beef, which is offered in a range of cuts. Whether it’s the sirloin or the chateaubriand, the steak is flavoured with the restaurant’s signature rub and grilled to requested doneness. Aside from beef, the restaurant offers other delicious, meaty options, including wood-smoked bacon and chimichurri-rubbed chicken.
Buenos Aires Polo Club, 7/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, 2321 8681
Morton’s The Steakhouse
The first Morton’s steakhouse was opened in Chicago in 1978 by Morton and Fritsch who previously worked together at the Playboy Club in Montreal. The brand has since grown to over 74 locations worldwide. Throughout the years, the focus has always remained on serving quality steaks alongside genuine hospitality. Located on the fourth floor of The Sheraton hotel in vibrant Kowloon, Morton’s Hong Kong serve up perfectly cooked steaks alongside spectacular harbour views. Indeed there isn’t a bad seat in the house. A limited-edition menu launched just last month celebrates the flavours of summer. The pièce de résistance is a prime New York steak flight featuring three medallions of steak priced at $978. Diners can indulge on Certified Black Angus All-Natural, USDA Prime and Snake River Farm Premium wagyu Strip steaks cut from the loin section of the sirloin. The steaks are highly-marbled for intense flavor and arranged according to grade. Portions are huge and quality is unrivaled so come hungry!
Morton’s The Steakhouse, 4/F, The Sheraton Hotel & Towers, 20 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2732 2343
Porterhouse
The name gives it away – this restaurant specialises in the porterhouse cut, a hefty slab of meat that combines portions of the striploin and tenderloin. There are six beef porterhouses, including the Spanish rubia gallega and Australian Mayura Station wagyu, as well as an option each for lamb and pork. All beef steaks are designed for two, so if you’re not in the mood to share, go for one of the many other cuts, or try the Chef’s Blind Tasting Menu. If you really plan to indulge though, order the beef wellington, which is padded out with parma ham, truffle and foie gras, and is enough to feed four.
Porterhouse, 7/F, California Tower, 30-36 D’Aguilar Street, Central, 2522 6366
Grand Hyatt Steakhouse
With its plush leather furnishings and art deco accents, Grand Hyatt Steakhouse offers a gorgeous setting for a steak dinner. Start with a round of oysters before diving into the meat of the matter. The restaurant offers a delicious and exceptionally well-priced range of top-tier beef, most of which is sourced from small farms across the globe. Try the free-range tomahawk rib eye from Ireland or go for something totally different, like the American bison tenderloin. And don’t forget about dessert – the sinful sundaes are the perfect way to cap off the meaty meal.
Grand Hyatt Steakhouse, Lobby Level, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, 2584 7722
La Vache!
If you suffer from decidophobia, then La Vache is just the place for you. The only thing you’ll have to decide is whether to go to the Central or Tsim Sha Tsui branch because the Parisian-style steakhouse offers only one option on its menu – organic green salad followed by entrecôte steak with unlimited refills of crispy fries (yes, you read that right). At $398 per person, it’s one of the best dining deals in town. Order a bottle of wine and there you have a memorable steak dinner that won’t break the bank.
La Vache ,48 Peel Street, Central, 2880 0248 and 12 Hart Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2666 6818
Wooloomooloo Steakhouse
If you’re looking for dinner with a view, then head on over to Wooloomooloo. Its Wan Chai location is housed on the 31st floor and boasts floor-to-ceiling windows that look out to the surrounding skyscrapers and urban scenery. There’s also an open-air rooftop where you can enjoy drinks while soaking in the lights of the city. If you prefer things to be a little more down-to-earth, Wooloomooloo’s Tsim Sha Tsui branch is perched right on the waterfront promenade, offering a different but no-less-gorgeous vantage point of the harbour. As for the food, expect refined yet hearty steakhouse staples with a special focus on Australian beef.
Wooloomooloo Steakhouse, 31/F & Rooftop, The Hennessy, 256 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, 2893 6960 and G7/8 Tsim Sha Tsui Centre, 66 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, 2722 7050
Feather & Bone
From its humble beginnings as an online deli, Feather & Bone has grown into a well-established gourmet foods purveyor with multiple locations across the city. The Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, Happy Valley, Sai Ying Pun, Mid-levels and Tseun Wan West outlets all have sit-down restaurants where you can enjoy some of the finest ingredients for incredible value for money. Meats are the speciality, whether it’s spicy handmade merguez sausages or marbled wagyu steaks. For the heartiest deal, go for the Butcher’s Choice or Prime Choice, both of which are served family style with a selection of sauces and sides.
Feather & Bone, multiple locations including G/F, 38 Shelley Street, Mid-levels, 2179 6211