Iconic Steak Houses

Open since 1885, Keens is beloved for its 26-ounce mutton chop with house-made mint jelly. keens.com

Famously gruff waitstaff serve dry-aged steaks at this classic spot. peterluger.com

Visiting celebs and race-car drivers love this saloon's chopped steak with blue cheese. stelmos.com

Each of the 130-plus locations cooks its steaks in an 1,800 broiler designed by the founder, Ruth Fertel. ruthschris.com

Huge steaks come from sustainably raised Midwestern Black Angus beef. gibsonssteakhouse.com

This Chicago-based empire has relied on the same beef purveyors since opening in 1978. mortons.com

The 2,300-plus-bottle wine cellar offers pairings for dishes like filet mignon with crab. pappasbros.com

The dry-aged organic beef at this modern icon is a chef favorite. carnevino.com

You can compare sirloin from around the world on the beef tasting menu. wolfgangpuck.com

The no-frills menu is simple: five different cuts of prime rib. houseofprimerib.net