Abu Dhabi does a proper steak night better than almost anywhere in the region. The best steak restaurants in Abu Dhabi fly in A5 wagyu from Hokkaido, dry-age Irish beef for three weeks and carve tomahawks at the table, often with a skyline or a marina thrown in. These are the 13 we would book for a birthday, a client dinner or a Thursday that simply deserves it.
Every venue below was checked against its official page in October 2026, with location, booking contact and a rough budget per head. Prices on menus move often, so treat our budgets as a guide to the bill rather than a quote.
What is the best steakhouse in Abu Dhabi?
For a classic big night, Butcher & Still at Four Seasons Al Maryah Island is the one to beat, with prime American beef and a 21-day aged tomahawk. Oak Room at The Abu Dhabi EDITION leads on Japanese wagyu, while Ray’s Grill on the 63rd floor of Conrad Etihad Towers wins on the view.
Abu Dhabi steakhouses at a glance
| Steakhouse | Area | Style | Price guide | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butcher & Still | Al Maryah Island | 1920s Chicago steakhouse | AED 400 to AED 600 | The classic big night |
| Oak Room | Al Bateen Marina | Wagyu-led steakhouse | AED 400 to AED 700 | Japanese wagyu and Sunday roast |
| Ray’s Grill | West Corniche | Sky-high American grill | AED 450 to AED 700 | Views and anniversaries |
| Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill | Khor Al Maqta | British steakhouse | AED 350 to AED 550 | Wine lovers and grown-up dinners |
| Nusr-Et | Al Maryah Island | Turkish steak theatre | AED 160 lunch, AED 400 plus dinner | Celebrations and show |
| Brooklyn Chop House | Yas Island | Steak and dim sum | AED 250 to AED 400 | Groups and race week |
| Maté | Saadiyat Island | Argentinian grill | AED 300 to AED 500 | Open-fire cuts and short rib |
| The Forge | Khor Al Maqta | Global cuts steakhouse | AED 300 to AED 550 | Dry-aged and lesser-known cuts |
| Rodeo Grill | Al Zahiyah | Josper charcoal grill | AED 300 to AED 450 | Old-school service, city centre |
| Broadway | West Corniche | American brasserie | AED 350 to AED 550 | Beef Wellington and a buzz |
| The Director’s Club | Yas Island | Movie-themed meatery | AED 300 to AED 500 | Film fans and late dinners |
| 49er’s Steakhouse & Lounge | Al Reem Island | Wild West saloon | AED 185 to AED 300 | Value steak and live music |
| Hunter & Barrel | Yas Bay | Charcoal grill house | AED 200 to AED 350 | Relaxed waterfront feasts |
The best steak restaurants in Abu Dhabi for a big night out
Butcher & Still, Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi
Leather booths, dark wood and Prohibition-era cocktails: Butcher & Still is styled on a 1920s Chicago steakhouse and still feels like the capital’s benchmark. The menu is built on hand-selected prime cuts of American beef, and the order to make is the signature Tomahawk Chop, a 21-day aged bone-in ribeye built for two. A Prime Angus Wellington runs as a daily special. Go early for happy hour (4pm to 7pm daily, 30% off selected drinks) or late in the week when a DJ plays from 5pm on Thursdays and Fridays and 6pm on Saturdays. There is also a hidden private dining room, The Hideaway, reached through a secret passage, if you are planning something special. Dinner runs daily from 4pm to midnight. If you are making a night of it on the island, our Al Maryah Island guide covers what else is within walking distance.
Location: Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island, Al Maryah Island. Contact: +971 2 333 2444. Budget: around AED 400 to AED 600 per head before drinks.
Vibe check: Diners rave about perfectly cooked steaks, generous desserts and staff who remember your name – just know that on a packed night the kitchen can take its time, so you’ll want to book when you’re not in a rush.
Oak Room, The Abu Dhabi EDITION
Oak Room is where Abu Dhabi’s wagyu obsessives end up. The MICHELIN-selected steakhouse sources prime cuts mainly from Japan and Australia, and recent menus have featured Saroma A5 wagyu striploin from Hokkaido, a grade 9 full-blood wagyu ribeye and a 21-day dry-aged Black Angus T-bone. Do not skip the triple-cooked chips. The best-value way in is the Tomahawk and Wine deal (Monday to Saturday, 6pm to 11pm): AED 990 gets a wagyu tomahawk, a bottle of wine, two starters and sides for the table. Dinner runs daily from 6pm to 11pm, and Sundays bring a roast lunch from 12.30pm to 5pm. The marina setting also makes it a natural pick for our date night in Abu Dhabi list, and there is plenty more nearby in our Al Bateen and Breakwater guide.
Location: The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen Marina, Al Bateen. Contact: +971 2 208 0000 or restaurantreservations.auh@editionhotels.com. Budget: around AED 400 to AED 700 per head with a drink, or AED 990 for the tomahawk deal.
WOW Expert Tip: Japanese A5 wagyu is so rich that 100g to 150g per person is plenty. Ask for a small portion of the A5 to share as a “course” alongside a leaner Angus cut, rather than ordering a full A5 steak each. You get the wow moment without the food coma or the frightening bill.
Ray’s Grill, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Sixty-three floors above the Corniche, Ray’s Grill pairs floor-to-ceiling windows with prime American grain-fed beef on the chargrill and Australian wagyu for the big spenders. The sharing chateaubriand and tomahawk are the showpieces, and the beef tartare is prepared at the table. Service is the real headline: the restaurant’s manager, Ricardo Bout, won the MICHELIN Service Award at the 2026 Abu Dhabi guide. Tuesday is the night to go, when the Butcher’s Block starts at AED 695 with two sides, two sauces and a bottle. It is open daily from 6.30pm to 11.30pm. Ask for a window table when you book, and walk it off along the Abu Dhabi Corniche afterwards.
Location: Level 63, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, West Corniche Road, Al Bateen. Contact: +971 2 811 5666. Budget: around AED 450 to AED 700 per head before drinks.
Vibe check: Reviewers swoon over the skyline, well-cooked steaks and the little celebration touches the team adds for anniversaries – just know the view is priced into everything, so you’ll want to save this one for a night that matters.
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
The British chef’s name above the door sets expectations, and the room delivers: a serious steakhouse with prime cuts, a chateaubriand worth sharing and an impressive wine cellar. Classic British puddings, sticky toffee in particular, are part of the appeal. Note the new schedule: from 1 October 2026 it is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, opening Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 6pm to 11pm and Saturday from 7pm to 11pm. It is adults only (18 and over), which suits a grown-up dinner just fine. If you want somewhere quieter for a group, see our best private dining rooms in Abu Dhabi.
Location: Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Khor Al Maqta, Rabdan. Contact: +971 2 654 3333 or dining.bab@fairmont.com. Budget: around AED 350 to AED 550 per head before drinks.
Vibe check: Fans praise the knowledgeable manager’s recommendations, a chateaubriand cooked spot on and a wine list to get lost in – just know it now only opens Wednesday to Sunday, so you’ll want to plan around that.
Nusr-Et Steakhouse, The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Yes, it is the salt-sprinkling one. Nusr-Et is pure theatre, with the Nusr-Et Special seasoned and finished tableside and served sizzling in butter, plus the thin-sliced Lokum tenderloin and a golden pistachio baklava with Maraş ice cream for dessert. Birthdays and big groups love it. The smart move is lunch: a three-course set menu is AED 160, served daily from noon to 5pm. The restaurant is open every day from noon to midnight, and the dress code is business casual.
Location: The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Level 1, below the Four Seasons Hotel. Contact: +971 2 679 9949. Budget: AED 160 for the set lunch, around AED 400 plus per head at dinner.
Vibe check: Guests love the showmanship, attentive staff and properly cooked striploin and fillet – just know some find the quality and value uneven for the price, so you’ll get the best deal at lunch.
Brooklyn Chop House, W Abu Dhabi Yas Island
New York’s dim-sum-meets-steakhouse landed at W Abu Dhabi in late 2024, and it is the most fun steak night on Yas. Think Philly cheesesteak dumplings to start, then premium steaks including Australian wagyu, or the Peking duck if someone at the table is not in a beef mood. The terrace looks over the Yas Marina Circuit, which makes it one of the hottest tables on race week (our Abu Dhabi Grand Prix guide has the rest of the weekend sorted). Dinner runs daily from 6pm to 11pm, with lunch on Saturdays (noon to 3.30pm) and Sundays (1pm to 3.30pm).
Location: W Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Yas Marina, Yas Island. Contact: +971 2 656 0000. Budget: around AED 250 to AED 400 per head before drinks.
Maté, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi
Maté brings Argentinian open-fire cooking to Saadiyat with a gentle Lebanese twist, and it is MICHELIN-selected. Order the way a Buenos Aires local would: a big Argentinian Black Angus ojo de bife (ribeye), the asado banderita short rib and a wagyu striploin (bife angosto) if you are celebrating. The lounge opens at 5pm and dinner starts at 6.30pm. Pair it with a beach day using our Saadiyat Island guide.
Location: Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas, Saadiyat Island. Contact: +971 2 407 1373. Budget: around AED 300 to AED 500 per head before drinks.
Vibe check: Diners keep coming back for steaks cooked exactly right and warm, polished service in a relaxed room – just know it isn’t a budget night, so you’ll want to share a big cut rather than order one each.
The Forge, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
The Forge is named after the craft of forging a steak knife, and it takes its beef just as seriously. The menu roams the world and has featured John Stone grass-fed Irish beef dry-aged for 21 days, lesser-known cuts such as picanha, hanger and flank, Hokkaido A5 wagyu sirloin and a 1.2kg Australian wagyu tomahawk to share. The weekly Tomahawk dinner pairs the big cut with a wine menu. Hours are daily from 6pm to 11.30pm. One thing to know: the restaurant is currently serving from the hotel’s Mijana restaurant while it is temporarily relocated, so confirm the details when you book.
Location: The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta. Contact: +971 2 818 8203. Budget: around AED 300 to AED 550 per head before drinks.
Rodeo Grill, Beach Rotana
A city-centre institution that quietly keeps winning people over. Rodeo Grill chars premium cuts from Australia, New Zealand and the USA over a charcoal Josper grill, with a walk-in wine cellar and a private dining area for bigger bookings. The creamed spinach has its own fan club. For a cheaper taste, the weekday business lunch (Monday to Friday, 12.30pm to 4pm) is AED 195 for two courses or AED 220 for three, taxes included. Dress is smart casual, and children under 12 are welcome between 1pm and 7pm only.
Location: Beach Rotana, 10th Street, Al Zahiyah (next to Abu Dhabi Mall). Contact: +971 2 697 9186. Budget: around AED 300 to AED 450 per head at dinner, AED 195 to AED 220 at lunch.
Vibe check: Regulars rave about the grass-fed sirloin, the sides and a team that treats you like family – just know it’s a hotel steakhouse of the old school, so you’ll want Oak Room if you’re after a scene.
Broadway, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Not a steakhouse in the strict sense, but Broadway made the MICHELIN Guide’s own shortlist of the city’s best steaks, and for good reason. This modern American brasserie at Emirates Palace turns out well-executed steaks and a beef Wellington built for sharing, with a tarte Tatin to finish. Saturday nights bring a DJ and live music. It opens from 5.30pm to 11pm.
Location: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, West Corniche Road, Al Ras Al Akhdar. Contact: +971 2 690 7999 or moauh-restaurants@mohg.com. Budget: around AED 350 to AED 550 per head before drinks.
The Director’s Club, The WB Abu Dhabi
Warner Bros. directors stare down from exposed brick walls and film scripts hang from the ceiling at this movie-themed “meatery”. Aged cuts come off charcoal grills, with Black Angus and wagyu in ribeye, filet mignon and New York striploin, plus chateaubriand and tomahawk for the table. The tableside beef tartare (AED 130) is a fun opener. It runs late: 5.30pm to 1am from Wednesday to Friday, with lunch from 1pm to 4pm and dinner from 5.30pm to 1am at weekends. Monday and Tuesday hours are not published, so check first. It is an easy add-on to a theme park day, as our Yas Island guide explains.
Location: The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton, Yas Island. Contact: book online through the “Book a Table” link on the hotel’s Hilton dining page. Budget: around AED 300 to AED 500 per head before drinks.
49er’s Steakhouse & Lounge, Al Reem Island
This long-running Wild West saloon reopened on Al Reem Island in 2025, and it is the pick when you want a good steak without a hotel bill. Expect Australian grain-fed wagyu with a 3+ marble score, dry-aged cuts, smoky barbecue ribs, a live band and a dance floor. Thursday steak specials make it a handy midweek plan. It keeps very late hours, from noon until 4am daily. Living nearby? Our Al Reem Island guide has more local favourites.
Location: Lower ground floor, Leaf Tower, Tamouh, Al Reem Island. Contact: +971 2 645 8000. Budget: around AED 185 to AED 300 per head before drinks.
Vibe check: People love the value-for-money ribeye, the lively band nights and staff who look after regulars – just know smoking is allowed indoors, so you’ll want to pick your table carefully.
Hunter & Barrel, Yas Bay Waterfront
Hunter & Barrel is the relaxed, everyone-is-welcome option, with chargrilled fillets and ribeyes, wagyu and a sharing feast that does the deciding for you. The balcony looks over Yas Bay, the cocktail list is strong and the team is known for a surprise dessert on birthdays. It is open daily from 11am to 1am, so it also works for a long lunch before a show at Etihad Arena.
Location: Yas Bay Waterfront, The Pier (unit PR 110), Yas Island. Contact: +971 2 886 8299. Budget: around AED 200 to AED 350 per head before drinks.
Vibe check: Reviewers are full of praise for friendly service, perfectly cooked wagyu and the feast for two – just know it’s a buzzing waterfront crowd most nights, so you’ll want the balcony if conversation matters.
WOW Expert Tip: Race week fills every Yas Island table fast. If you want Brooklyn Chop House, The Director’s Club or Hunter & Barrel around the Grand Prix, book as soon as your plans are fixed and ask for an early sitting so you beat the post-race rush.
Steak deals and set menus worth knowing
A great steak dinner does not have to mean a four-figure bill. These are the standing offers listed on the venues’ own pages this month.
| Steakhouse | Deal | Price | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nusr-Et | Three-course set lunch | AED 160 | Daily, 12pm to 5pm |
| Rodeo Grill | Business lunch | AED 195 to AED 220 | Mon to Fri, 12.30pm to 4pm |
| Ray’s Grill | Butcher’s Block with sides and a bottle | From AED 695 | Tuesdays |
| Oak Room | Wagyu tomahawk, wine, starters and sides | AED 990 | Mon to Sat, 6pm to 11pm |
| Butcher & Still | Happy hour, 30% off selected drinks | Not published | Daily, 4pm to 7pm |
WOW Expert Tip: Big sharing cuts are often priced by weight. Before you order a tomahawk or a dry-aged rib, ask the server for the weight and the final price so the bill has no surprises.
Where to get a Sunday roast in Abu Dhabi
When the craving is for roast beef and Yorkshire puddings rather than a ribeye, two of the city’s best rooms do a proper Sunday lunch.
Oak Room Sunday Roast
The same team behind the wagyu turns its hand to a traditional roast every Sunday from 12.30pm to 5pm. The price is not published online, so ask when you book.
Location: The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen Marina. Contact: +971 2 208 0000.
Aqua Sunday Roast, Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Aqua’s Sunday roast runs from 1pm to 4pm and is priced per person by drinks package: AED 329 with soft drinks, AED 399 with house drinks or AED 599 with champagne. Children aged six to 12 are AED 150, which makes it a good family lunch after a morning on the Al Maryah promenade.
Location: Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island. Contact: +971 2 813 5550.
Prefer your weekend feast in one long sitting? Our pick of the best brunches in Abu Dhabi has plenty of carving stations, and if you want to keep up with the latest openings, bookmark our new restaurants in Abu Dhabi roundup. Turning dinner into a night away? See the best staycations in Abu Dhabi, several of which share a lobby with a steakhouse on this list.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a steak dinner cost in Abu Dhabi?
At a hotel steakhouse, budget roughly AED 300 to AED 700 per person for a starter, a steak and a side before drinks. Japanese A5 wagyu and sharing tomahawks push it higher. For less, try 49er’s on Al Reem Island or set lunches such as Nusr-Et’s AED 160 menu and Rodeo Grill’s AED 195 business lunch.
Where can I eat Japanese A5 wagyu in Abu Dhabi?
Oak Room at The Abu Dhabi EDITION has served Saroma A5 wagyu striploin from Hokkaido, and The Forge at The Ritz-Carlton Grand Canal has listed a Hokkaido A5 sirloin. Menus change, so confirm the cut when you book.
Which Abu Dhabi steakhouse has the best view?
Ray’s Grill, on the 63rd floor of Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, has the most dramatic view of the Corniche and the city. For water views, Brooklyn Chop House overlooks the Yas Marina Circuit and Hunter & Barrel has a balcony over Yas Bay.
Can I take children to steakhouses in Abu Dhabi?
Many are family friendly, but check first. Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill is for over-18s only, and Rodeo Grill welcomes children under 12 only between 1pm and 7pm. Relaxed spots such as Hunter & Barrel are easier with kids.
What should I wear to a steakhouse in Abu Dhabi?
Smart casual is the standard at hotel steakhouses, and Nusr-Et asks for business casual. Avoid beachwear, sportswear and flip-flops, especially at Emirates Palace and Etihad Towers.
Which steakhouses are open late in Abu Dhabi?
49er’s on Al Reem Island serves until 4am daily, Hunter & Barrel at Yas Bay and The Director’s Club at The WB Abu Dhabi run until 1am, and Butcher & Still and Nusr-Et take orders until close to midnight.
Prices, hours and details checked in October 2026 and can change – confirm with the venue before you go.
