Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Original Joe's, Royal Exchange and Trestle, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for steak in Chinatown. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional steak.
Chinatown's Premier Steak Destinations
Explore an unexpected world of premium cuts and savory flavors with our curated guide to the best steak in San Francisco’s historic Chinatown. This diverse collection features everything from high-end steakhouses like Mastro's to eclectic menus at Lapisara and Cafe La Tazita, blending American classics with Italian, Mexican, and Mediterranean influences. Whether you are seeking a refined multi-course experience at Trestle or a hearty, traditional meal at Tad's Steaks, these eleven restaurants offer a rich tapestry of culinary styles in one of the city's most vibrant districts.
11 restaurants in Best Steak in Chinatown | Top Spots
- Original Joe's · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Royal Exchange · rated 4/5: American.
- Trestle: American.
- Cafe La Tazita: Mexican.
- Local Roots: American.
- Lapisara: Thai.
- Mastro's Steakhouse: Steakhouse.
- Tad's Steaks: Steakhouse.
- Roxanne Cafe: American.
- Mendocino Farms: American.
- Ula: Mediterranean.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
