In spite of New York City’s ever-evolving food scene—Eleven Madison Park’s all-vegan tasting, for example—one thing remains certain: You can always get a great steak in this town.

Whether at a traditional steakhouse, where starting with martinis and oysters before moving on to a bacon-laden wedge or crisp Caesar salad prepared tableside is the prelude to the main event, or at an upscale bistro where ordering the solo beef entree will make you the envy of your fellow diners, you don’t have to try hard to satisfy your red meat craving in Gotham. We went across the city in search of the top cuts of beef and found our favorite preparations, from the team at St. Anselm’s tomahawk where they leave all the meat on the bone to Cote grilling A5 right in front of diners. Here are eight can’t-miss steak experiences in New York City.

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