Discover some of the best steakhouses in Shanghai, featuring elegant establishments and hip downtown restaurants serving classic menus and creative sides. There is truly nothing quite like a well-crusted medium rare steak and a glass of wine to celebrate an occasion.
Best Restaurants For Steak in Shanghai
Mr & Mrs Bund
Mr & Mrs Bund is a modern French restaurant by celebrity chef Paul Pairet, located directly on the Bund. A Shanghai dining institution, the restaurant has a grand yet inviting atmosphere, making it a popular choice for those seeking exceptional food and stunning views of the Bund.
Known for its impeccable service, the menu highlights French classics with a creative twist, featuring signature dishes like Truffle Meunière Bread, Cod in a Bag, Long Short Rib Teriyaki, and Lemon & Lemon Tart. The restaurant also emphasizes seafood and steak, offering fresh seafood from its tanks, lavish seafood towers, and premium cuts such as Angus fillets and Wagyu tomahawks, served with classic French sauces.
Quick Take: A Shanghai institution with Bund views. The steaks are great, but so are the other signatures.
Mr & Mrs Bund
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Stone Sal
Stone Sal is an upmarket steakhouse in Shanghai situated on the bustling dining street of Donghu Road. The interiors strike a balance between high-end and relaxed, with leather accents and dark wood tones creating a refined yet approachable atmosphere. The vibe is casual and unpretentious — no white tablecloths here — and makes it a welcoming spot even for families.
The steak selection is diverse, both regular and dry-aged with a particular focus on Rangers Valley beef. The appetizers are an eclectic mix, blending classic American steakhouse sides with creative dishes like gnocchi and rice topped with avocado and sea urchin.
Quick Take: Great steaks. Sides might seem unconventional or adventurous. Has a galley terrace for cigar smokers. Location provides easy access to nearby bars for a post-dinner drink.
Stone Sal
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RAW Eatery & Wood Grill
RAW Eatery & Wood Grill is another beloved Shanghai institution known for its Josper-fired steaks and seafood. Often referred to as a Spanish steakhouse, the restaurant boasts a cozy, intimate space with tightly packed tables, creating an electrifying atmosphere when at full capacity. Popular with downtown residents, RAW has become a go-to spot for regulars, offering a casual and fun vibe.
Chef Juan Campos, the brand ambassador for UYYU Uruguayan Wagyu steaks, curates a steak selection primarily featuring cuts from Uruguay and Argentina, with a few Australian options as well. While the steaks are the main attraction, the menu also shines with dishes like seafood, roasted suckling goat, beef tartare, and lobster ceviche.
Quick Take: High energy on the weekends. It’s a casual spot with a touch of brouhaha. Don’t miss the UYYU Wagyu Tenderloin with grilled foie gras and black truffle.
RAW Eatery & Wood Grill
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Villa 321 Le Bec
Bistro 321 Le Bec also known as Villa Le Bec, is a French restaurant by acclaimed chef Nicolas Le Bec. It is one of Shanghai’s most beloved dining institutions. The restaurant is housed in a century-old colonial style villa, a gorgeous property that still retains its historical design. Expect rustic yet refined versions of classic French dishes, served as large, hearty portions, all made to impress. It’s a splurge-worthy restaurant, especially for celebrations.
Quick Take: It’s not a steakhouse, but they do a damn good Cote de Boeuf. Get the pate en croute while you’re at it.
Villa 321 Le Bec
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Lawry’s The Prime Rib Shanghai
Lawry’s The Prime Rib is a famed steakhouse via Beverly Hills, specializing in roasted prime rib. The restaurant boasts a spacious dining room with intimate banquettes and a cozy bar, as well as three private rooms, the largest of which accommodates up to 20 persons. Just like their original location, they use USDA certified beef, have their signature silver trolleys, and signature sides.
Quick Take: For fans of prime rib. A semi-buffet brunch is served on weekends, lunch on weekdays, both excellent value.
Lawry’s The Prime Rib Shanghai
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Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse is a classic American-style steakhouse in Shanghai, a franchise of the famous New York City steakhouse of the same name. The restaurant features a traditional setting with heavy wooden furniture, red leather banquettes, white tablecloths, and round tables ideal for shared meals. The menu focuses on USDA Prime Angus steaks, dry-aged and served sizzling on a plate, presented and basted tableside. Classic sides include Caesar salad, mac ‘n’ cheese, lobster cocktail, and more.
Quick Take: Dining at Wolfgang’s requires deep pockets, with the average check exceeding ¥1,200. The star of the menu is the Porterhouse, weighing in at 1.5kg.
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
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Shaughnessy
Shaughnessy is an American-style steakhouse in Shanghai, perched on the 22nd floor with a downtown view. Decor is posh and the setting is traditional with starched white table cloths. The menu features regular and dry-aged steaks, primarily USDA, alongside a mix of traditional American steakhouse sides and French-inspired appetizers.
Quick Take: The dining experience falls between steakhouse and fine dining. The main dining room is popular with date night goers, the private rooms for business meals.
Shaughnessy
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Morton’s Steakhouse
Morton’s Steakhouse, a renowned high-end steakhouse chain originating from Chicago, is known for its premium beef and classic American-style steakhouse offerings. The steaks are sourced from various regions, such as the USA, New Zealand, and Australia, and are available both dry-aged and regular. Expect traditional sides.
Quick Take: Epic views at the Lujiazui location, plus there’s a spacious terrace that directly faces the Pearl Tower.
Morton’s Steakhouse
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1515 West Chophouse
The 1515 West Chophouse is a classic American-style steakhouse located in the Jing An Shangri-La, Shanghai. This elegant destination features sleek interiors with mahogany-lined banquettes and floors, leather upholstery, and glossy black wall tiles, all offering a view of the open kitchen. On the opposite side of the dining room, you’ll find the bar, perfect for a drink before or after your meal.
When it comes to steaks, 1515 West offers a standout “house selection” from Stanbroke Australia: the exclusive 1515 Black Angus Wagyu M5. Additionally, they serve premium cuts from Rangers Valley, elevating the experience even further.
Quick Take: Convenient downtown location. Suitable for business lunches.
1515 West Chophouse & Bar
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Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Shanghai
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Shanghai claims a prime location on The Bund. True to the brand, steaks are cooked in an 1800° oven and served on sizzling 500° plates. Despite its prestigious address, the prices are more reasonable than you might expect, with a 1.1kg porterhouse priced around ¥1,500. The sides are classic American fare, featuring roasted Brussels sprouts, mac and cheese, Caesar salad, and crab cakes. And, of course, The glittering views of The Bund are unmatched.
Quick Take: A popular destination for locals and travelers for the view.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Shanghai
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Steak in Shanghai — On a Budget
How about a Shanghai steakhouse that’s a little more affordable? No problem. Here are a few restaurants in Shanghai that do a solid steak at their price point.
Char Char Bistro
Char Char Bistro is a neighborhood restaurant located in Jing’an, Shanghai. It’s a cozy space that’s all about steak and burgers. The owner is a beef supplier, so you can expect prices to be a little more competitive than other restaurants. Steaks are USDA or Angus, and a few cuts are available as dry-aged. Other menu items are general western dishes from roasted salmon to pasta to beef carpaccio. Char Char Bistro also has outdoor seating.
Char Char Bistro
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MUST Grill
MUST Grill is a casual French restaurant in Jing’an, serving up burgers, steaks, and French classics. The steak selection is modest, a curated offering of Australian beef. As for the French stuff, they have signatures of beef tartare, foie gras terrine, baked camembert, Cordon Bleu, and duck confit. The space is casual, rustic, and convivial — really easy going for a neighborhood restaurant. Steaks start from ¥198 for a flank. They also have a spacious outdoor seating area.
MUST Grill
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El Bodegon
El Bodegon is a casual Argentinian restaurant known for their good value steaks. They’ve been around for more than a decade, serving up a straightforward menu of South American food. If you’re a fan of entraña (skirt steak) and cuadril (rump steak), this is the place to have it. They also have regular rib-eye and strips. As for the vibe, it’s really casual. Don’t miss their side dishes, a tangy Peruvian-style ceviche, baked cheese, and empanadas. Steaks start from ¥150 for a 200g striploin!
El Bodegon
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