Browse all 13 steakhouses in the Outside Eats dining guide to the San Francisco Peninsula. Select any restaurant for photos, hours, directions, reviews, and the full profile.
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- Arya Steakhouse Palo AltoPersian and steakhouse hybrid with halal aged meats, barg kabob, saffron rice and private dining rooms.
- Broadway Prime BurlingamePrime rib roasted with rock salt and high heat.
- Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Palo AltoUpscale steakhouse featuring prime dry-aged cuts and one of the most extensive wine-by-the-glass programs of any Peninsula restaurant.
- Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steakhouse BurlingameSteakhouse overlooking San Francisco bay with quality steaks and fresh seafood.
- Mullins Steakhouse Half Moon BayCasual steakhouse at Half Moon Bay Golf Links with ocean and course views, steaks, oysters, and live music on Fridays.
- Outback Steakhouse Daly CityAustralian-themed steakhouse chain at 371 Gellert Boulevard with signature Bloomin' Onions, wood-fired steaks, ribs, and an extensive happy hour.
- Porterhouse San MateoOnly Peninsula steakhouse dry-aging beef in-house with visible meat locker.
- San Mateo Prime San MateoDry aged prime rib slowly roasted to perfection since 2007.
- Sharp Park Restaurant PacificaClassic American diner on the Sharp Park Golf Course, serving hearty breakfasts and comfort food since the greens were laid.
- Sixteen Mile House MillbraeHistoric steakhouse featuring in house dry aged beef and famous rack of lamb with live music every weekend.
- Sundance The Steakhouse Palo AltoA Palo Alto institution since 1974 with fireplaces, dark wood booths, slow-roasted prime rib, and hand-cut USDA Prime steaks.
- The Mountain House WoodsideTucked on Skyline Boulevard with sweeping Bay Area views, this American steakhouse is a go-to...
- The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse Palo AltoAn exceptional seafood-focused fine dining restaurant from the Alexander's Steakhouse group, showcasing pristine raw bar selections, Japanese-influenced preparations, and an extensive wine program.
About Steakhouses on the SF Peninsula
Steakhouses are the San Francisco Peninsula's answer to a proper celebration dinner, built around well-sourced beef, a serious wine list, and the classic sides that complete the ritual. The guide's steakhouse category covers both traditional chophouses and modern grills that put the same care into fish and vegetables as they do into a ribeye.
Expect the format you know and love, aged steaks cooked to temperature over high heat, cuts from filet and New York strip to ribeye and porterhouse, and sides like creamed spinach, mashed or baked potatoes, and mushrooms meant to be shared. A good steakhouse gets the fundamentals right, a proper sear, a rested cut, and a kitchen that hits your requested doneness without fuss. Many also shine at appetizers, from shrimp cocktail to a wedge salad, and keep a dessert or two worth saving room for.
These are special-occasion restaurants for most people, well suited to anniversaries, birthdays, and business dinners, so the rooms tend toward comfortable and the service attentive. The wine and cocktail programs usually match the food, with bold reds and classic drinks that pair naturally with beef. Reservations are wise, especially on weekends.
While steak leads, most Peninsula steakhouses accommodate a mixed table with seafood, chicken, and vegetarian options, so no one is left out. Portions run generous, and sharing sides is standard.
Use the list below to browse steakhouses by city, then open a profile for hours, photos, and directions. When the occasion calls for a classic, memorable dinner, the Peninsula's steakhouses deliver the experience.
