Tenderloin, strip, rib eye, porterhouse鈥攖he words alone of the choicest cuts of cow, aged to tenderized perfection and served under bordelaise, b茅arnaise, or au poivre, are enough to get a meat lover salivating and making their next reservation for a night at a steakhouse. Dry aged for weeks or months and carefully prepared by chefs, the steaks at steakhouses achieve a tenderness and flavor that's difficult, if not impossible, to achieve at home. Every city has its own list of storied steakhouses and every suburb has an Outback Steakhouse. compiled a list of the highest-rated steakhouses in Madison on . Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed.
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#13. Naples 15
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,390 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 15 N Butler St, Madison, WI 53703-4237
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#12. Mariner's Inn
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (114 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5339 Lighthouse Bay Dr, Madison, WI 53704-1113
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#11. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (122 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 418 S Gammon Rd, Madison, WI 53719
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#10. Smoky's Club
- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (132 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 3005 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705-3515
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#9. Rare on the Square
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (34 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Wine Bar, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 14 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703-2576
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#8. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (195 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4841 Annamark Dr, Madison, WI 53704-7402
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#7. Samba Brazilian Grill
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (272 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Brazilian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 240 W Gilman St, Madison, WI 53703-1810
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#6. Ruth's Chris Steak House
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (168 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 2137 Deming Way, Madison, WI 53562
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#5. Johnny Delmonico's
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (158 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 130 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703-3318
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#4. Delaney's Steak Seafood and Wine
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#3. Wonder Bar Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (170 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 222 E Olin Ave, Madison, WI 53713-1434
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#2. Rare Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (229 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 14 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703
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#1. Tornado Steak House
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (703 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 116 S Hamilton St 116 S Hamilton St, 53703, Madison, WI 53703-3210
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