GREAT STEAK IN ABU DHABI
BUTCHER’S FEAST
NURI GRILL & BAR | YAS BAY
This (relatively) new kid on the block landed last December and has fast become a Yas Bay go-to. Serving up excellent Korean fare and BBQ to knock your socks off - with a side of karaoke if you’re game - the Butcher's Feast is a perfect introduction if you haven’t had time for a visit, or a perfect reason to return.
Starting at AED270 per person, enjoy a selection of the chef’s favourite steak cuts depending on your hunger level: 4 special cuts, 6 premium cuts or if you have a pork craving, tuck into the pork feast - 4 special cuts will set you back AED270 per person. All served with Korean accompaniments, enjoy ban-chan pickled seasonal vegetables, salad, kimchi or dwen-jang stew, savoury egg souffle and snow bingsu (shaved snow ice, red beans and sweet toppings) to finish.
A Korean steak restaurant blending grilling, omakase dining and lively ambiance courtesy of their vibrant bar and karaoke offering, this is a dining experience you won’t forget in a hurry.
Availability: daily | 12PM - 12AM
Price: 4 special cut AED270 per person | 6 premium cut AED350 per person | 4 special cut (pork feast) AED270 per person | minimum 2 people
Bookings: 054 211 5151
THE TOMAHAWK EXPERIENCE
THE FORGE | THE RITZ-CARLTON ABU DHABI, GRAND CANAL
The Forge has long been one of our tried and true steak favourites, and for good reason! Before you even get to the meat, the friendly, expert staff will have you seated and settled in no time, with recommendations for your tipple whether you’re a wine lover - they have a curated selection of old and new world labels on their wine wall - or a cocktail enthusiast, their signatures are worth a taste!
On to the main event - the Tomahawk Experience! Every Wednesday, take advantage of this great offer that will see 1.2kg of perfectly cooked steak cooked to perfection and carved before your eyes. A new chef has brought with him some Peruvian twists, with excellent Latin-inspired sides that complement meat but hold their own on the table. These Latin fusion dishes are a great point of difference for The Forge, and along with a premium tomahawk make this steakhouse a must-try!
Nestle into a secluded corner for an intimate date night, nab a table in with views of the open kitchen for flashes of flames and a view of the chefs working their magic while you catch up with friends - and if you can’t tackle the tomahawk, fear not - with plenty of other cuts on display and a cracking array of dishes to choose from, you’re assured a great night out, whatever you fancy.
Availability: Wednesday | 6PM - 11PM
Price: AED508 for 2 | 1.2kg tomahawk plus sides
Bookings: 02 818 8203
ULTIMATE STEAK SELECTION
TEATRO | PARK ROTANA
Meat lovers are in for a treat with Teatro’s new summer steak offer - we love a summer deal and this one was high on our list to try as soon as it launched! The value is hard to match, and choice is on your side, with a selection of meat cuts cooked to your preference, as well as two sides and two sauces. It’s not called the Ultimate Steak Selection for nothing: tuck into a platter of USDA beef tenderloin, New York striploin, ribeye and lamb rack.
Wash it all down with an included house beverage - a full bodied red accompanies the steak perfectly, but we won’t judge if you prefer a crisp white - and you’ll have change from 200 dirhams if you’re dining alone, or come in under 300 for you and a mate - or a date! Hard to beat for value, taste and selection, don’t miss this one.
Availability: daily | from 6PM
Price: AED189 per person | AED289 for 2 | includes a house beverage
Bookings: 02 657 3317
SATURDAY STEAK NIGHT
HAWKSBILL | SAADIYAT BEACH GOLF CLUB
What has your Saturday night been missing? A premium, expert-grilled steak perhaps? Hawksbill is serving up a selection of choice cuts, carefully sourced and prepared before being cooked to your liking and delivered straight to your table. Add on your choice of two sides - crispy roast vegetables are a must if you ask us - and toast to your good taste with a glass of house grapes. A perfect pairing with your succulent steak, you can enjoy a little taste of the outdoors even in summer with views to match.
Availability: Saturdays | 6PM - 10PM
Price: AED159 per person
UNLIMITED STEAK & RIB CUTS
From September, Friday nights at Hawksbill are looking very appealing as well. We have the inside jump on this one - so bookmark it for a night out once the cooler weather starts to feel within grasp!
This one is all about the choices: choose a starter - do you prefer beef tartare or beef carpaccio? - and then the all important main event: steak cuts like beef tenderloin, Angus striploin, beef rib OP cut, Angus sirloin, Angus flank and porter house all vie for attention alongside braised black Angus baby back ribs. Tasty-sounding sides, sauces and compound butter all let you customise your perfect menu for the evening, and washed down with inclusive drinks, it’ll make for a very happy Friday night indeed!
Availability: Fridays | 6PM - 10PM | starts September
Price: AED199 soft package | AED299 house package
Bookings: 056 660 8780
FOR THE STEAK LOVER: MARBLING SCORES
RODEO GRILL | BEACH ROTANA
Rodeo Grill’s menu is set up for the steak aficionado to fully customise their dining experience: from a full breakdown of marbling scores for each cut, to the range of starches, sauces and sides on hand, all the way to additions like seared foie gras or grilled prawns to your steak, it’s a premium experience from the get-go.
So what is marbling? Crucial in determining the quality, flavour, and tenderness of the meat, it refers to the white flecks of fat within the beef cut. On the Rodeo Grill menu, you’re looking at a range from Australian Grain Fed Wagyu MB9+ (an exceptional grade representing pinnacle quality beef, expect unparalleled tenderness, juiciness, and a rich, luxurious flavour) to New Zealand Grain Fed Wagyu MB7 (with a marbling score of 7, this Wagyu offers excellent quality, providing a rich taste and a tender texture, though slightly less intense than MB9+) right through to US Grass Fed Angus MB2 (the leanest option on the menu, a great choice for those who prefer a more modestly marbled cut with a firmer texture and less rich flavour).
Intimidated? Don’t be - the expert staff are on hand to guide you through the menu if needed, and they really know their stuff. Feel like a treat? Opt for the 1200g black Angus tomahawk (AED685) or the hand cut beef tartare (AED95), both of which involve a tableside experience and allow the staff to show off their knowledge and skill.
EXCLUSIVE: BB+ MEMBERS ENJOY 20% OFF A LA CARTE
Availability: daily | 6PM - 12AM
Price: various | steak cuts start from AED195
Bookings: 02 697 9000
BUTCHER’S BLOCK
STRATOS | LE ROYAL MERIDIEN
Take your love of steak to new heights - literally! Located on the 26th floor with views of the Arabian Gulf, Stratos is Abu Dhabi’s only revolving restaurant - now that’s a steak with a side of wow-factor if you ask us.
Every Monday, enjoy a selection of quality meats from the Josper - the age-old art of grilling over charcoal - served sharing-board style. US prime striploin, SA fillet mignon, lamb cutlets and corn-fed chicken breast are joined by sides of broccolini and thick cut fries, finished off with a flavourful jus. Take a sip of the included bottle of grape, and all the hard work is done for you - it’s the perfect treat for a school night. At AED545 for two, this elevated steak experience will get your week off to the best start!
Availability: Mondays | from 7PM - 10.30PM
Price: AED545 for 2 | includes a bottle of wine
Bookings: 02 695 0490
MATÉ
PARK HYATT
The restaurant gives moody, smoky vibes and a strong sense that it's serious about meat, with a massive open kitchen complete with live grills and busy, skilled chefs. I'm going to save you some time: in every sense, Maté is fire.
We love it for the a la carte but both the Sunday - Tuesday night La Barra menu (from AED175) and the Asado Libre Saturday brunch (from AED375) are absolutely excellent ways to enjoy steak, if you'd like a package. The various cuts are cooked and seasoned to perfection, with a very real smoky taste that elevates the meat. The flambeed tomahawk at brunch is an example of incredible food theatre that brings this brunch from good to amazing.
Maté is definitely one of Abu Dhabi's best steakhouses and a solid must-try.
Open: From 6PM - 11PM
La Barra Sunday - Tuesday: Starter, main & a side | AED175. Options to add-on wine pairing.
Asado Libre Saturday brunch:
Time: Saturday 1PM - 4PM
Price: Soft AED375, House AED475, Champagne AED690
20% off with BB+ - please mention on booking
Booking: 054 581 2576
BUTCHER & STILL
FOUR SEASONS ABU DHABI
Butcher & Still is the steakhouse to go to when you want to impress. It serves excellent American food, in a Chicago Prohibition era setting - side note: the theme extends to Al Capone's bullets serving as wallpaper!
Butcher & Still represents a next-level dining experience. Start with the best bread in the world - not even an exaggeration - but save room for what will be an incredible steak. We like the rib-eye (400g for AED410) which is succulent and beyond tasty and if you really want to splash out, the dry-aged, bone -in 1200 gram tomahawk is an impressively massive option (AED895).
If you're on a more constrained budget, go for Prime Rib Tuesday where you can enjoy a “Chicago Cut” which includes a fully-loaded baked potato side and a delicious sundae for dessert and costs just AED 295 per person.
This is a great experience for anyone looking to entertain overseas colleagues or guests or just want a really great meal at a place where the vibes are as impeccable as the cuts.
Open: 4PM - 12AM, Saturday 1PM - 12AM
Price: Steak from AED355
Contact: 02 333 2444
THE DIRECTOR'S CLUB
THE WB HOTEL
The Director's Club isn't so much a steakhouse as a superb meatery, where you can enjoy your chosen type and cut of meat, prepared exactly to your preference. The venue itself is cool and sophisticated, but somewhere where you feel completely comfortable enjoying a cocktail from the excellent selection or a glass of wine chosen from the extensive wine list.
The meat menu will have your mouth watering: we love the American filet mignon (starting at AED240) which goes well with a side of duck fat fries, and the Australian rib eye (AED365) for when we're feeling hungry! As well as the excellent meat options, there are plenty of seafood options, the sous vide black cod being a highlight (AED170).
The Director's Club is a fantastic option for anyone looking for a great steak in Abu Dhabi.
Open: 4PM - 1AM
Bookings: 02 692 7770
VILLA TOSCANA
ST REGIS ABU DHABI
Villa Toscana is a great option for anyone who fancies a steak but is dining out with a bunch of people who are craving great Italian. The Wagyu tenderloin here is absolutely superb and comes with the most sublime of vegetable options, a creamy cauliflower puree. It's drizzled with an excellent jus and is melt-in-your-mouth good. It comes in at AED305 and is worth every fil!
Open: 12PM - 11PM
Price: AED305
Contact: 02 694 4444
BENTLEY KITCHEN
THE GALLERIA AT AL MARYAH
Bentley Kitchen is pretty well-known in Abu Dhabi for its steak and has 7 options to choose from on the menu.
We love the Silver Fern Farms fillet (AED195) and Wagyu ribeye but the 300gRangers Valley Wagyu Flat Iron Steak with the glorious herb butter (AED305) comes in a very close second. Choose the cut that floats your boat the most and enjoy the very strong steak game that Bentley's has to offer.
Open: 12PM - 11.30AM
Price: From AED195
Contact: 02 626 2131
THE SPORTSMAN'S ARMS
ZAYED SPORTS CITY
The Sportsman's Arms can get you a great steak in a classy pub setting. Head there on a Thursday night for your choice of striploin or rib rye steak, with a glass of wine for just AED110. It's a bargain and the steak is good quality and well-seasoned and cooked. Watch your favourite match on the big screens and your steak night is made.
Open: 8AM- 12AM
Price: from AED110 | 25% off with BB+ off normal a la carte menu
Contact: 02 447 1066
ACRES GRILL HOUSE
YAS ACRES
The Acres Grill House is a great option for off-islanders needing a great steak but not wanting to spend a fortune to get it. The menu has a load of great choices - 12 steak options to be precise - with some seafood options and short rib as well as a few vegetarian offerings.
We recommend the US prime rib-eye,(AED200 for 350 grams), perfectly seared and with tasty marbling. It comes with a thick mushroom sauce, truffle mash (just a hint of truffle on some very creamy mash), grilled asparagus, and can be washed down with a full-bodied Shiraz.
Open: 5PM - 12AM
Price: Steaks start at AED175 for 300 grams
Contact: 02 208 7331
GUNGOR CHEF
LEAF TOWER, REEM ISLAND
This newly opened restaurant is a brain child of Gungor Chef himself - you may know him from the excellent Patron on the Corniche (another fabulous place for steak!)
If it's steak you're after, the flaming and huge steak Fiorentina is your jam. The meat arrives having been deftly cut away from the bone and cooked to perfection in Turkish butter and marrow broth. It's then flamed tableside, giving you all the food theatre you need in your life. The steak itself is gorgeously marbled and tender, perfect either for sharing or chugging through yourself. Considering you get an entire kilogram of steak, the AED360 price tag is pretty decent.
Enjoy it with a good red wine or one of the restaurant's superb cocktails.
Time: Weekdays 12PM – 1AM | Weekends 12PM – 1:30AM
Price: Fiorentina AED360 for 1000 grams
Book: 056 889 9987
SWISS BUTTER
NOVOTEL AL BUSTAN
From one extreme to another: Swiss Butter allows you to have a really nice steak meal for AED87. No, this isn't a misprint!
It’s the simplest of concepts, there’s no menu to scan or peruse, just a board on the wall: they offer just three proteins: beef, chicken and salmon. These are served in a skillet with the special Swiss Butter sauce and boarded up with baguette doorstops (white or brown), a mountain of thin-cut French fries (or a giant baked potato)and a generous serving of salad greens.
The AED87 price tag makes this one of the best value-for-money options in town and second, the protein skillet is unbelievably good. The secret lies in the sauce which, we’re reliably informed, is made with 33 different herbs and spices and of course a fair amount of butter. As a result of this deliciousness, the steak is incredibly tender and surprisingly light.
Swiss Butter is licensed.
Open: 12PM - 12AM
Price: AED87 | drinks and desserts extra
Contact: 02 622 0047
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Danika Star - updated 01/08/2024
7/5/2023
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