# 10 Best Steakhouses in Scottsdale, AZ (2026) | Scottsdale Scoop > The best steakhouses in Scottsdale from legendary fine dining institutions to modern chops with a vibe. Where to go for the perfect steak in the desert. Source: https://guides.thescottsdalescoop.com/best-steakhouses-scottsdale --- ![Best Steakhouses in Scottsdale](/images/steakhouses-hero.webp) Dining & Drinks # Best Steakhouses in Scottsdale Where Scottsdale goes for the perfect steak Guides › Best Steakhouses in Scottsdale Scottsdale takes its steakhouses seriously. This is a city where a great steak dinner is practically a religion, and the competition between restaurants means the quality is insanely high. From legendary fine dining institutions where you need a reservation weeks in advance to modern spots that bring great vibes along with the dry-aged ribeye, these are the steakhouses Scottsdale locals actually recommend. Every cut on this list has been vetted by the people who eat here, not just the tourists passing through. Updated July 4, 2026 10 spots ### In This Guide 1 Steak 44 2 Dominick's Steakhouse 3 Maple & Ash 4 Mastro's City Hall Steakhouse 5 Ocean 44 6 J&G Steakhouse 7 Fleming's Prime Steakhouse 8 Ruth's Chris Steak House 9 Bourbon & Bones 10 The Capital Grille ![Steak 44 in Scottsdale](/images/steak-44.webp) 1 ## [Steak 44](https://www.steak44.com) The one everyone agrees is the best steakhouse in the Valley 44th St & Camelback, Phoenix/Scottsdale border Ask anyone on Reddit, Facebook, or Instagram where the best steakhouse in the Valley is and Steak 44 comes up first almost every single time. The menu features USDA Prime cuts cooked to absolute perfection, the seafood tower is legendary, and the ambiance strikes that perfect balance between upscale and comfortable. The wedge salad alone is worth the visit. This place is always packed for good reason. Make reservations well in advance, especially on weekends. There's a reason it's a Valley institution. #1 steakhouse pick across social media Legendary seafood tower USDA Prime cuts Visit Website View in Directory ![Dominick's Steakhouse in Scottsdale](/images/dominicks-steakhouse.webp) 2 ## [Dominick's Steakhouse](https://www.dominickssteakhouse.com) Upscale steakhouse with a killer rooftop pool and lounge Scottsdale Quarter, North Scottsdale Dominick's at the Scottsdale Quarter takes the steakhouse experience and adds a whole social scene on top. The food is excellent with USDA Prime steaks, a 3,000-bottle wine cellar, and some of the best tableside presentations in town. But what really sets Dominick's apart is the rooftop pool lounge where you can grab cocktails and light bites in a scene that feels more Miami than Scottsdale. It's a see-and-be-seen kind of place. The Dover sole and the bone-in filet are standouts. 3,000-bottle wine cellar Rooftop pool lounge Tableside presentations Visit Website View in Directory ![Maple & Ash in Scottsdale](/images/maple-and-ash.webp) 3 ## [Maple & Ash](https://www.mapleandash.com) Modern steakhouse with the best weekend brunch in town Scottsdale Waterfront Maple & Ash brought Chicago steakhouse swagger to Scottsdale and it fits perfectly. The restaurant is gorgeous with a design-forward interior that photographs beautifully but doesn't feel pretentious. Their 'I Don't Give a F@#k' tasting menu is a signature experience where the chef sends out whatever they want, and it's always incredible. The weekend brunch is arguably the best in Scottsdale with their famous breakfast burger and bottomless options. Tower Hour (Monday through Friday, 5 to 6 PM) with $2 oysters is a local favorite. Famous 'IDGAF' tasting menu Best brunch in Scottsdale $2 oyster Tower Hour Visit Website View in Directory ![Mastro's City Hall Steakhouse in Scottsdale](/images/mastros-city-hall.webp) 4 ## [Mastro's City Hall Steakhouse](https://www.mastrosrestaurants.com/location/mastros-city-hall-steakhouse-scottsdale/) The legendary original with live piano and buzzy energy Old Town Scottsdale Mastro's started right here in Scottsdale and City Hall is the flagship that set the standard. The energy in this restaurant is unmatched. Live piano music fills the room, the bar scene is always buzzing, and the steaks are cooked to perfection every single time. The butter cake dessert is legendary, and their warm bread service is the kind of detail that separates a great steakhouse from a good one. This is old-school Scottsdale steakhouse culture at its finest. If you're doing one celebratory steakhouse dinner, this is it. The original Mastro's flagship Live piano nightly Legendary butter cake Visit Website View in Directory ![Ocean 44 in Scottsdale](/images/ocean-44.webp) 5 ## [Ocean 44](https://www.ocean44.com) Steak 44's seafood-forward sister with the same quality Ocean 44 is the sister restaurant to Steak 44 and it brings the same level of quality with a seafood-forward focus. While they have excellent steaks, the real draw is the pristine seafood program. The whole branzino, the lobster tail, and the seafood tower rival anything you'd find in a coastal city. The atmosphere is elegant but energetic, and the bar scene is lively. If you love steak but your dining partner is more of a fish person, Ocean 44 lets you both win. Same ownership, same attention to detail. Sister to Steak 44 Pristine seafood program Energetic atmosphere Visit Website View in Directory ![J&G Steakhouse in Scottsdale](/images/jg-steakhouse.webp) 6 ## [J&G Steakhouse](https://www.jgsteakhousescottsdale.com) Jean-Georges Vongerichten's desert steakhouse with resort elegance The Phoenician Resort, Scottsdale J&G Steakhouse sits inside The Phoenician resort and brings the culinary pedigree of Jean-Georges Vongerichten to the Scottsdale steakhouse scene. The terrace dining with Camelback Mountain views at sunset is one of the most stunning dinner settings in the city. The menu blends classic steakhouse cuts with Asian-influenced sauces and preparations that add unexpected depth. The truffle pizza appetizer is a must-order. It's resort pricing but the combination of food quality, service, and setting justifies it for a special occasion. Jean-Georges Vongerichten chef Camelback Mountain terrace views Asian-influenced preparations Visit Website View in Directory ![Fleming's Prime Steakhouse in Scottsdale](/images/flemings-scottsdale.webp) 7 ## [Fleming's Prime Steakhouse](https://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/locations/az/scottsdale) Consistently excellent with outstanding wine program Scottsdale Road & Kierland Fleming's doesn't get the hype of the big independent steakhouses but locals know it delivers consistently every single time. Their wine program is genuinely impressive with 100+ wines by the glass, and the bartenders know how to pair. The prime tomahawk is excellent, the sides are well-executed, and the service is polished without being stuffy. It's also notably easier to get a reservation than Steak 44 or Mastro's. For a weeknight steakhouse dinner where you know exactly what you're going to get and it's going to be great, Fleming's is a smart pick. 100+ wines by the glass Consistently excellent Easier to get a reservation Visit Website View in Directory ### 🌵 Get the Scottsdale Scoop Join 15,000+ Scottsdale locals who get the best events, restaurants, and hidden gems delivered every week. ![Ruth's Chris Steak House in Scottsdale](/images/ruths-chris-scottsdale.webp) 8 ## [Ruth's Chris Steak House](https://www.ruthschris.com/restaurant-locations/scottsdale/) The national chain that still deserves its spot for sizzling plates North Scottsdale Yes, Ruth's Chris is a chain. But the Scottsdale location is genuinely one of the better ones in the country, and their signature sizzling 500-degree plates with butter are a steakhouse experience that nothing else quite replicates. The quality of the beef is consistent, the service is professional, and the atmosphere is classic steakhouse. Their happy hour is actually one of the better deals in Scottsdale steakhouse dining. Sometimes you want exactly what Ruth's Chris delivers and nothing else will do. Signature 500-degree sizzling plates Solid happy hour deals Consistently great beef Visit Website View in Directory ![Bourbon & Bones in Scottsdale](/images/bourbon-and-bones.webp) 9 ## [Bourbon & Bones](https://www.bourbonandbonesaz.com) Modern speakeasy-style steakhouse with craft cocktails Old Town Scottsdale Bourbon & Bones brings a modern, speakeasy-inspired vibe to the Scottsdale steakhouse scene. The cocktail program here is as serious as the steaks, with a bourbon selection that lives up to the name. The space is moody and cool with exposed brick and leather banquettes, and it feels like the kind of place Don Draper would hang out if he lived in Scottsdale. The steaks are excellent and the bone marrow appetizer is a must. It's a great option when you want steak but also want a vibe that's more nightlife than country club. Extensive bourbon selection Speakeasy-inspired atmosphere Craft cocktail program Visit Website View in Directory ![The Capital Grille in Scottsdale](/images/capital-grille-scottsdale.webp) 10 ## [The Capital Grille](https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/locations/az/scottsdale/scottsdale-kierland/8068) Polished and reliable with a wine locker program Kierland Commons, North Scottsdale The Capital Grille at Kierland Commons is another chain that executes at a high level in Scottsdale. Their dry-aged steaks are genuinely excellent, the lobster mac and cheese is probably the best version of that dish in the Valley, and their wine locker program for regulars adds a personal touch you wouldn't expect from a national brand. The Kierland location is beautifully designed and the service is impeccable. It's the kind of place where you can bring a client or celebrate a milestone and know everything will be handled well. Dry-aged in-house Wine locker program Lobster mac & cheese Visit Website View in Directory ## Never Miss a Scottsdale Pick Subscribe to the Scottsdale Scoop newsletter and get the best local spots, events, and inside scoop delivered to your inbox every week. It's free. Join 15,000+ Scottsdale locals. 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