By Type

Not every steak dinner is the same occasion. Our type categories separate steak-and-bar venues, where cocktails, wine and often a view are part of the draw, from family-friendly steakhouses with relaxed rooms, carving trolleys and rodízio service that suit children and mixed groups.

Steak & Bar picks include LAVA Fire Grill in Thonglor, which smokes wagyu over coconut shell and pours natural wines, and Omaroo Grill & Rooftop Bar on the top floor of H Queen's in Hong Kong. On the family side, Golden Phoenix Restaurant in Kowloon has served sizzling hot-plate sirloin since 1969, and Tucano's Churrascaria in Jakarta carves skewered meats at the table.

Read each listing's best-for note to judge the mood. Book a dining table ahead at bar-led venues even if you plan to start with a drink, and reserve early for weekend family meals. Most venues are not halal-certified, so halal diners should check each listing.