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Steak restaurants in Brighton
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Steak restaurants in Brighton and Hove
Welcome to our steak restaurant Brighton guide.
Explore the best steak restaurants across Brighton and Hove, featuring top cuts like Argentinian-style steak and charcoal-grilled specialties prepared in open kitchens. Enjoy a culinary journey through the city’s finest steakhouses, perfect for steak enthusiasts seeking quality and flavour.
Your ideal steak restaurant in Brighton should give you everything starting with sustainably sourced, quality cuts of beef for ethical consumption and exceptional taste. The cooking method, whether charcoal-grilled, flame grilled, or traditional, must elevate the natural flavours of the meat. Ambiance is crucial, providing a comfortable setting that makes your experience feel special. A thoughtfully curated wine list should offer complementary pairings with the steaks. Variety in dishes, including a range of sides and sauces that enhance the steaks flavours, adds to the overall appeal. Ultimately, the best steak restaurant is where every detail, from sourcing to presentation, contributes to a satisfying and memorable dining experience that exceeds expectations.
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Steak Restaurant Brighton Guide
Pearly Cow have entered the Brighton steak race with an absolute devotion to serve you locally farmed, fine beef steaks cooked to perfection. Generous cuts of 45-day salt-aged steaks, Fillet, Ribeye and Sirloin, are masterfully cooked and caramelised over an open fire, creating a depth of flavour that is both rich and satisfying. All are served with moreish peppercorn, chimichurri or Béarnaise sauce, glazed onion and bone marrow butter. If you want to share the greatness, indulge in the 36oz salt-aged Côte de Boeuf, and choose a heady selection of side dishes that will only elevate an already stand out steak feast.
Ranked consistently among Brighton’s top 20 restaurants, LatinoAmerica stands out as a premier steakhouse in Brighton and Hove, renowned for its warm hospitality and passionate service. As East Sussex’s first authentic Argentinian restaurant located in Hove, it offers prime South American steaks, including the favoured skirt steak. For meat enthusiasts, the sharing platters provide a tantalising tour of their best cuts. With sides like chimichurri, provenzal, and salsa criolla, or indulge in signature sauces such as stilton or Malbec reduction. Pair your steak with a glass of Malbec for an authentic South American culinary journey. LatinoAmerica’s expertise in showcasing the region’s flavours makes it a must-visit restaurant in Hove, especially recommended is the Amex sharing plate.
The Coal Shed offer and incredible selection of steak executed by executive Chef Lee Murdoch at their new North Street location. Known as one of Brighton’s top steak restaurants, The Coal Shed focuses on over-fire beef cooking, while Murdoch applies this technique to a wider variety of meats, hearty vegetables, and vegan dishes. The menu is further enhanced by robata oven-cooked fermented breads, snacks, and small plates. Embracing its seaside setting, the restaurant also offers an impressive selection of raw and flame-cooked fish and seafood, making for a truly elevated dining experience.
Experience the new Kindling steak restaurant in Brighton. The focus revolves around offering great value, quality cuts cooked over natural charcoal in their open kitchen.
Reopened in 2024 with a ‘simply steak’ concept, Kindling blends affordability with exceptional taste. All their beef is grass-fed and supplied by British and Irish farms. Each steak, whether it’s the tender sirloin or the house bavette, is then expertly prepared over a live fire to deliver robust flavours and succulent textures.
The charcoal grilling adds a distinctive smokiness that enhances every bite. Kindling is located in the heart of Brighton, conveniently positioned close to Brighton seafront in Brighton’s Lanes. It invites guests to enjoy a culinary journey that celebrates the art of steak.
For steak lovers, Fogo de Chão on West Street offers an authentic Brazilian barbecue experience that’s second to none. Their speciality Picanha, a tender and flavourful rump cap, takes centre stage, alongside a variety of expertly grilled cuts including ribeye, pork loin, and chicken thighs. Served rodízio style, these succulent meats are carved tableside for a truly interactive dining experience. With no flames but plenty of flavour, Fogo de Chão delivers steak perfection, the Brazilian way.
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Kings Road based The New Club brings its New York cool style to our busy stretch of coastline. Providing a great social space that caters for a variety of taste buds and a true take on an American diner, They deliver outstanding Brighton burgers, shakes and other favourites of the States. Steak, while only appearing once on the menu, is a hit here. New York Strip Steak, as they call it, is sirloin sous vide in beef fat, pan fried and topped with bone marrow butter, served with a side of oxtail macaroni, caramelised chicory and walnuts. If this indulgent combination of flavours and textures doesn’t get you salivating, we’re not sure what will! A Brighton seafront restaurant.
Sophisticated French restaurant Petit Pois, does simplicity with stunning expertise. Strictly French, but with modern flare and a fantastic wine list to complement the food menu. This Brighton Lanes based restaurant has one fantastic steak option for you to try.
A tender beef sirloin, with all the classic French trimmings; sautéd potatoes, peas two ways, pea purée and (their namesake) petit pois, pulled beef bonbon and finished with a rich Bordelaise sauce – this dish is just sublime!
Cyan, which is set in the opulent Grand Hotel Brighton, has stunning views of the coast and is one of the most beautiful of the Brighton seafront restaurants enclosed in this iconic landmark. Cyan’s menu boasts classic grill favourites, Chateaubriand, aged Ribeye and Fillet steaks – with amazing add ons such as half a lobster or huge juicy prawns. There are endless sauces to choose from – our favourite is chimichurri! Without a doubt your chosen steak will be cooked to perfection, your biggest problem will be the choice of the seven sides to make it athe perfect meal. How will you ever decide?
No 34 in Lewes brings Mediterranean influences to its menu, featuring steak options on their daily changing set menu and specials board, such as Dry-Aged Sirloin. Whether enjoyed as a larger main plate or a smaller sharing dish, their steaks are prepared with a focus on quality and flavour. Pair your meal with a selection from their low-intervention wine list for a perfect match. If you haven’t visited yet, No. 34 is a must-try however located 15 minutes from Brighton in Lewes —and don’t forget to save room for their indulgent cheese plate or delectable desserts!
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Brighton is an excellent choice for good quality steak restaurants with aged prime beef available with many reputable restaurants. LatinoAmerica in Hove is the first Argentinian restaurant in Sussex and brings you grass fed beef from Las Pampas. The newly launched The Coal Shed brings you coal roasted rare breed heritage meat in a slick modern setting at their new home on North Street. New to Brighton in 2024 is Kindling located in Brighton’s Lanes. Kindlings whole menu is designed around simply steak and is also known for great burgers.
Brighton has the following types of venues for steaks.
- The Coal Shed – Josper cooked meat and fish. New location on North Street from September 2024.
- LatinoAmerica – Argentinian steak restaurant
- Petit Pois – Steak, French style
- Kindling – Steak cooked over charcoal
- Cyan restaurant at The Grand
- The New Club
- October 2024 – The Pearly Cow!
