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The Best Steak Restaurants in Brighton – Where to Find the Perfect Cut
Welcome to our steak restaurant Brighton guide, where we explore the city’s best spots for perfectly cooked, high-quality steak. From Argentinian-style cuts to charcoal-grilled specialties, Brighton and Hove offer a diverse range of steakhouses that cater to every taste.
A great steak restaurant in Brighton starts with sustainably sourced, top-quality beef, expertly cooked to enhance its natural flavours. Whether flame-grilled, seared, or slow-roasted, every bite should be tender, juicy, and packed with depth. Add a thoughtfully paired wine list, indulgent sides, and rich, flavourful sauces, and you have the ultimate steak experience.
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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 their incredible team at their new North Street location. Known as one of Brighton’s top steak restaurants, The Coal Shed focuses on over-fire beef cooking and apply 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.
IL Bistro is a must-visit for steak lovers in Brighton, serving some of the finest cuts of prime, grass-fed British beef, dry-aged for a minimum of 28 days for maximum flavour and tenderness.
The menu features a selection of expertly cooked steaks, including sirloin, ribeye, and fillet, all prepared to perfection. Diners can elevate their meal with a choice of indulgent sauces, from the rich and creamy IL Royal with mushrooms, onions, cream, and brandy, to the bold flavours of salsa verde, Brighton blue cheese, or classic peppercorn. A true steakhouse experience in the heart of the Lanes.
Good for steak in Brighton
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!
Shelter Hall is home to STAKEHAUS, a must-visit for steak lovers looking for quality, simplicity, and big flavours. Founded by Lily Smith, STAKEHAUS specializes in premium, sustainably sourced British beef, served with crispy fries and house-made sauces. Whether you’re after a classic steak-frites experience or looking to indulge in bold, no-fuss flavors, STAKEHAUS brings expertly cooked steak to Brighton’s seafront food hall. Enjoy top-quality steak with stunning sea views at one of the city’s most exciting dining destinations.
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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 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.
- Pearly Cow – Brighton seafront, opposite the West Pier. A new steak restaurant, launched end of 2024.
- The Coal Shed – Josper cooked meat and fish.
- 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!
