Get Your Meat Fix with Steak from these Places

Vegetarians and vegans aside, who doesn’t love a juicy cut of steak sometimes? Well here at the Beijinger we certainly do, so we’ve complied this list of some of the capital’s best steak places for you to embrace your inner carnivore and get your meat fix.

O’Steak

As you can probably guess from the name, this restaurant is all about steak! They have a selection of ten differenet steaks available ranging from Le Petite Steak (RMB 158) up to the Le Roi Tomahawk (RMB 988) and plenty of other options in between such as Australian T-Bone (RMB 458) or Argentinian Beef Sirloin (RMB 228). All their cuts come served with homemade French fries, salad, grilled vegetables and a choice of two sauces. 

O’Steak
Price Range: RMB 158-RMB 988
Address: 55 Xingfucun Zhonglu (opposite April Gourmet), Chaoyang District, 朝阳区幸福村中路55号 

Grill 79 (China World Summit Wing Hotel)

Known as Grill 79 as it sits way up on the 79th floor of the China World Summit Wing Hotel, you can enjoy your steak with amazing panoramic views of the capital. Here they currently have three different types of beef on offer: USDA, Australian Wagyu and, of note, Uruguayan Wagyu (though the menu is set to update soon so options may change). They also have a wide range of sides and sauces to accompany your steak and you can upgrade it to surf and turf by adding half a Boston Lobster for RMB 448.

Grill 79
Price Range: RMB 598-RMB 3988
Address: 79/F, China World Summit Wing, China World Trade Center Phase 3, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸大酒店79楼

Char Bar and Grill (The InterContinental)

The InterContinental’s Char Bar and Grill’s current menu has four different beefsteaks currently available: Blackmore Wagyu M9+, Robbins Island Full Blood Tajima Wagyu, M7+, Australian Black Angus, Wagyu Beef M4+ And Cape Grim Angus Beef M2+. You can choose between tenderloin, ribeye and sirloin and they do special deals on their tomahawk and T-bone on Tuesdays.

Char Bar and Grill
Price Range: RMB 588-RMB 1838
Address: 3/F, InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun, 1 Nan Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District, 朝阳区南三里屯路1号北京三里屯通盈中心洲际酒店3楼

Fresco

This steak and seafood house uses a JOSPER Charcoal Oven to cook their steaks, and you can choose between a range of dry aged or wet aged M5 and M7 Grain Fed Australian Wagyu. They also have some really great set menu deals (RMB 599 or RMB 299 on Dianping) which includes the M5 Wet Aged 42 days Grain Fed Australian Wagyu Rib Eye and their beautiful terrace make it a great spot in summer. 

Fresco
Price Range: RMB 567-RMB 1190
Address: 5th Floor, 27 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District, 朝阳区，东直门外大街27号5层

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse

Wolfgang Zwiener's New York City steakhouse in Beijing undoubtedly has some of the best steak in the capital. In keeping with their New York roots they serve up USDA Prime Angus Dry Aged (in their own aging room) Steak. As you’d expect from an American steakhouse they have Porterhouse Steaks available for two, three or four people to share. To accompany the steak you can choose from a selection of potato and vegetable side dishes.

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
Price Range: RMB 680-RMB 3200
Address: 1/F, Pacific Century Place, Jia 2 Gongti Bei Lu, Chaoyang District, 朝阳区工体北路甲2号

Malbec & Beef

If you want to get some steak served up Argentinian style than Malbec & Beef is the place. They have a whole range of steaks like Sirloin (RMB 198), Cube Roll Steak (RMB 268) or for those looking for something a little more unique, even a Beef Steak Paella (RMB 328). All of their dishes come with recommended wine pairings on their menu so you can enjoy the perfect tipple as you tuck into your steak.

Malbec & Beef
Price Range: RMB 179-RMB 699
Address: Bldg 105 Jinshangyuan, 20 Xinyuanxili, Chaoyang District, 朝阳区新源里西20号金尚源底商105号
 

Mosto

Nali Patio’s Mosto is currently trying to reopen and when they do you can enjoy one of the three steak options on their dinner menu. You can choose between the Charcoal-grilled Beef Tenderloin (RMB 248), the Charcoal-grilled Rib Eye (RMB 398) or Prime Rib Steak (RMB 998) which serves 2-3 people. All come served with a range of potatoes, vegetables and sauces. 

Mosto
Price Range: RMB 248-RMB 398
Address: 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District, 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层

Bistro 108

As you would expect from any French bistro worth their salt, Bistro 108 offers up some beautiful steaks on their menu. You can choose between the Argentinian Beef Tenderloin (RMB 168) which comes served with fried potatoes, vegetables and black peppercorn sauce or the Australian Wagyu M5 Grilled Ribeye (RMB 398) that is accompanied with potatoes and sautéed vegetables. 

Bristo 108
Price Range: RMB  168-RMB 398
Address: 104 Cao Chang Plaza (across from the American Embassy), 19 Tianze Lu, Chaoyang District, 朝阳区天泽路19号草场商业广场一层104室 (美国大使馆对面)

Q Mex 

Probably not what you’d normally think of when looking to get a steak, but Q Mex have some great steaks available. An especially good one is the Q Steak (RMB 168) a new addition to their summer menu which sees char-grilled beef fillet medallions topped with chimichurri and served with roast veg and chipotle corn. Along with this they also have Argentinian Rib Eye (RMB 188) and Beef Fillet Steak (RMB 168) too and all steaks are half price on Thursday so you can’t get much better than that.

Q Mex Solana
Price Range: RMB 168-RMB 188
Address: A132, Langangwan L1 Street, Solana Blue Harbor 6 Chaoyang Park Road, Chaoyang District
朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾L1大街A132 (also available at all other Q Mex locations except Q Mex Taqueria)

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