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WORLD'S 101 BEST STEAK RESTAURANTS

The ranking of the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants is managed and published by Upper Cut Media House headquartered in London, UK

Upper Cut Media House is a boutique media company with broad international hospitality, gastronomy and event expertise for more than three decades.

MISSION

Our annual ranking of the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants is driven by quality. Quality in every aspect.

Our aim is to be and remain the leading publication in this segment.

OUR 9 KEY CRITERIA for the Evaluation

  • Quality of the meat offered, considering taste, terroir, character, marbling, cut and preparation.

  • Selection and variety of meat cuts (ageing process, origin, breeds), including both primary and secondary cuts.

  • Service quality and expertise in meat. In-depth product knowledge is essential.

  • Detailed description of the meat cuts on the menu (including breed, origin, gender, ageing process, feeding methods, slaughter age, and preparation).

  • A curated wine list featuring selections from top winemakers, enhancing the overall dining experience.

  • Ease of use and efficiency of the reservation system, including the handling of reservations.

  • An online presence that caters to the needs of an international clientele, including a website available in English.

  • Interior design, ambiance, and overall look and feel of the restaurant.

  • Above all, no "pay-for-play" practices for the listed restaurants.

STEAK AMBASSADORS

2-4 experienced Steak Ambassadors with a broad industry background over decades (awarded chefs. certified meat- & Wagyu masters, food journalists etc.) are evaluating for us on every continent.

  • North America

  • South America

  • Europe

  • Africa I Middle East

  • Asia I Pacific

VISITS & RATINGS

We visit and rate the chosen restaurants in cognito. Every listed restaurant will be visited at least once by our Steak Ambassadors before a final decision / tasting through our Executive team will be made.

RESTAURANTS WITH MULTIPLE OUTLETS

To qualify for this Top 5 list you need to fulfil the following criteria:

  • Being listed among the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants

  • Having at least 3 restaurant outlets under the same brand name

  • Being active in at least 2 different countries

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