On a quest to find a perfectly cooked medium-rare steak and the best peppercorn sauce in this fair city? Here is Bristol’s epic selection of steakhouses...

The Ox

Hidden away in the basement of a bank vault under Corn Street The Ox is a class act. Their steaks are dry aged for at least 35 days and cooked on a charcoal-fired Josper oven, giving the meat a real depth of flavour. The roast bone marrow, parmesan, caramelised onions and sourdough toast is a starter not to be missed.

Their early bird offer is outstanding value: Enjoy a 6oz rump steak, chips and sauce or butter, and a glass of wine or soft drink for just £25 (available Monday to Friday), or their Prix Fixe menu is available daily, with two courses for £25 or three courses for £30.

Steak, sauce and chips
Image - The Ox

Miller & Carter Steakhouse

This opulent restaurant is a fine addition to the 150-year-old Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel, with displays of vintage wines and Champagne adding to the sumptuous decor. All of their steaks are aged for at least 50 days, with cuts including ribeye, sirloin, T-bone, tomahawk and chateaubriand.

Glamorous restaurant interior
Source - Miller & Carter

Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill

Located in the Doubletree by Hilton Cadbury House hotel just outside Bristol, this glamourous steakhouse boasts beautiful views of the surrounding countryside (with the option to dine alfresco in warmer months), as well as impressive wine and cocktail menus.

As well as the usual cuts, their signature steaks include Fillet Steak Au Poivre (fricassée of woodland mushrooms, toasted sourdough, buttered leaf spinach, peppercorn sauce) and Fillet Steak with Garlic King Prawns and Béarnaise sauce.

Steak and chips on plate
Image - Marco Pierre White Steakhouse

Mugshot

Mugshot know how to look after their meat. Try your hand at searing it to your liking with their hot stone dining experience and choose from a selection of flavoured butters to get things sizzling. It would be criminal not to mention that Mugshot also serve a pretty mean pizza, our pick is the ‘Red’, a spicy chorizo, picante, egg and rosemary creation that might leave you needing a sip of one of Mugshot’s equally punchy cocktails. 

Pasture

Pasture brings a bit of theatre to the table, showing you a platter of prime cuts that you can order to size, before then watching the chefs in action in the open kitchen. With a sizeable downstairs bar, front terrace and regular live music, there's plenty to enjoy at Pasture.  

Sharing steak with sauces and side
Image - sharing steak at Pasture

The Ashville

This unassuming former pub in Southville is now one of the top-rated steakhouses in the city, serving up classic cuts in a relaxed and informal setting. They also have a renowned steak challenge - can you finish their 72oz T-bone steak?

The Cow & Sow

This modern chophouse has two sites in the city, one on the corner of the beautiful Queen Square, and the other on Whiteladies Road in Clifton, both serving up top sharing T-bone or Picanha steaks with a good selection of cocktails and local beers as well as an appealing wine menu.

Steak being seared on grill
Image - The Cow & Sow

Flat Iron

One of the newer additions to Bristol, this popular chain of steak restaurants even has its own beef herd for its commitment to quality meat! The menu is simple - choose from either a Flat Iron steak, burger of Wagyu steak of the day, and match with a range of sides.

Buenasado

Bristol's only Argentinian-style steakhouse serves up a range of Latin-inspired dishes, from empanadas and chorizo criollo for starters, to a range of Argentinian cuts for your steak mains, including Cuadril (rump), Lomo (fillet), Ancho (rib-eye) and the 48-hour marinated Churrasco de Lomo.

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