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In Houston, Steak Night is a tradition.
Becca Wright

14 of Houston’s Best Steak Nights

Spice up any week night with a juicy steak at these Bayou City bars and restaurants

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In Houston, Steak Night is a tradition.
| Becca Wright

With establishments like B&B Butchers, Georgia James, Gatsby’s, and Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, it’s easy to know where to go for a top-notch steak in Houston.

Fortunately, specially-scheduled Steak Nights have been a Houston bar tradition since the percolation of the city’s vibrant dining scene, and many locals know that some of the most flavorful and affordable steaks are being cooked up in more casual places like bars, breweries, or restaurants that are certainly not steakhouses.

From prime rib nights at one of the hottest restaurants in town to bargains at your laid-back neighborhood watering hole, here are 14 weekday steak night options.

This list has been updated to remove Duck McSweeney’s and Bosscat Libations, and Xochi, making way for newer additions like The Big Casino, FM Kitchen, and Christian’s Tailgate.

Don’t see your favorite steak night on this list? Shout it in the comments.

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Cottonwood

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Home to one of the coziest patios in the city, Cottonwood offers a Thursday night steak special, where diners can choose between an 8-ounce filet, a 12-ounce rib-eye, or a New York strip for $27. Diners can also steer from the traditional steak night itinerary by ordering pork chops ($15) or a rack of lamb ($25). Insider tip: All wine bottles are half-off on Thursdays as well, and their patio is air-conditioned.

Monkey's Tail

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Cure any case of the Mondays with the $25 steak night at this popular watering hole and cantina. Choose the temperature of your 14-ounce rib-eye, which comes served with a spicy chimichurri, a loaded baked potato, and elote for a Tex-Mex kick. Then, pair it with any of Monkey Tail’s boozy margaritas, high balls, or beers on tap.

The Post Beer & Wine Garden

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Remodeled from an early rustic 1900s cantina, this Sunset Heights beer and wine garden hosts its steak night on Tuesdays, where they showcase various cuts of beef like filet, NY strip, and rib-eyes (market priced from $29 to $80), plus chicken breasts ($14), which are all cooked over post oak wood. Pony up for a chimichurri-topped steak; choose one of its $6 sides, and pair it with a Malbec or Saison.

Christian's Tailgate Bar & Grill

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Aside from being a go-to for burgers, all four of Christian’s Tailgate’s locations also feature an epic Monday steak night, with a variety of cuts, served with two sides of your choice for $20.

A steak served with a foil-wrapped baked potato, side salad, and pint of 8th Wonder Brewery beer.
Christian’s Tailgate does more than just burgers.
Christian’s Tailgate

Better Luck Tomorrow

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Chef Justin Yu and Bobby Heugel’s ever-popular Heights bar and restaurant dishes out a rotating offering of thoughtfully prepared cuts from New York strips to hanger steaks with delicious complements like cultured butter and squash and their famous steak frites for $29. Catch the all-day special every Wednesday, and note that every third Wednesday of the month features a rib-eye for two. Be sure to take advantage of BLT’s happy hour specials, which offer half-priced drinks.

Gristworkz

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Though the Hardy Yards brewery formerly known as Local Group Brewing has rebranded as Gristworkz, it still continues to churn out great comfort food and a large tap list. Go for its Wednesday steak night, which serves juicy 12-ounce prime rib-eye with chimichurri butter, with a twice-baked potato, elote, and a side salad for $25. All wines are also half off on this day.

Memorial Trail Ice House

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A reconditioned 1930s property turned bar, this ice house is not only a great place to have a drink at one of Houston’s largest patios, but it’s also a prime spot to snag one of the city’s best steak night deals. On Tuesdays, Memorial Trail offers a $20 rib-eye special with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans, plus beer tastings that start at 5:30 p.m.

NettBar

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A dog-friendly neighborhood bar and hangout, Nettbar is not only a great place to watch an Astros game or play parlor games while grabbing a cold one. It’s also a hotspot for steak night. The grilling starts at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays when patrons can get a tender $20 New York Strip or a buttery filet served with chimichurri for $30, both of which pair well with beer and wine offered on specials. Get there early. Happy hour starts at 4 p.m.

FM Kitchen & Bar

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Thursday nights at FM Kitchen translate into sizzling steaks, with 12-ounce marinated New York Strips topped with velvety dollops of butter, and a fully-loaded, twice-baked potato for $22. Opt for a side salad for an additional $3, and then pair your meal with one of its draft beers or $10 frozen or classic cocktails, like its Old Fashioned, a Mango Chamoy frozen, or the frosé.

FM Kitchen’s steak topped with butter, with a side salad, and a fully loaded baked potato.
FM Kitchen’s steak night should not be missed.
Becca Wright

The Big Casino

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This new Downtown restaurant and bar offers various choices, the first being whether to indulge in steak night on Sunday or Wednesday. Then, choose between a 6-ounce filet or a 16-ounce rib-eye, which comes with Big Casino’s smoked gouda mac and cheese and a side salad for $25. Take it out to the patio, which boasts a massive video wall that’s likely playing the latest sports game. Don’t forget the cocktail.

Bludorn

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Chef Aaron Bludorn’s Fourth Ward stunner has a Wednesday night $80 prime rib special that is amongst one of the best steak experiences you’ll find in all of Houston. Expect the traditional preparation of this hefty, juicy cut alongside equally as impressive sides, such as their jalapeno Yorkshire pudding, potato puree, and horseradish cream. Get there early. This special is first-come, first-serve, and is known to sell out quickly.

A slab of Bludorn’s prime rib with a family-size serving of creamed spinach, bread, and a side of au jus.
Bludorn’s prime rib night is a worthy splurge.
Caroline Fontenot

Front Porch Pub

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Head to Midtown on a Tuesday and kick back on Front Porch’s patio, where you can score 16-ounce rib-eyes and a loaded baked potato for $20 starting at 6:30 p.m. Add 6 grilled shrimp for $5, and if you’re a pop-culture buff, participate it in its trivia night, which takes on themes like Halloween, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, Friends, D.C. Comics, and more.

Rudyard's

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This Montrose institution has been a comfort food mainstay for over 40 years and still offers one of the best bargains in town with its Thursday night steak special. Swing by and get a 16-ounce rib-eye or larger with hearty sides like their riff on mashed potatoes doused in cheese, a Caesar salad, and a pint of draft beer for $35. Additional pints are $5 all night.

Simone on Sunset

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Jumpstart the weekend at this sleek Rice Village dining room or its sexy patio with its Thursday night steak special that’s perfect for date night. Get your choice of an 8-ounce filet or 26-ounce rib-eye plated with seasonal veggies and blue cheese mashed potatoes for $35. Accompany it with a bottle of wine — select varieties are 25 percent off with your steak dinner.

Cottonwood

Home to one of the coziest patios in the city, Cottonwood offers a Thursday night steak special, where diners can choose between an 8-ounce filet, a 12-ounce rib-eye, or a New York strip for $27. Diners can also steer from the traditional steak night itinerary by ordering pork chops ($15) or a rack of lamb ($25). Insider tip: All wine bottles are half-off on Thursdays as well, and their patio is air-conditioned.

Monkey's Tail

Cure any case of the Mondays with the $25 steak night at this popular watering hole and cantina. Choose the temperature of your 14-ounce rib-eye, which comes served with a spicy chimichurri, a loaded baked potato, and elote for a Tex-Mex kick. Then, pair it with any of Monkey Tail’s boozy margaritas, high balls, or beers on tap.

The Post Beer & Wine Garden

Remodeled from an early rustic 1900s cantina, this Sunset Heights beer and wine garden hosts its steak night on Tuesdays, where they showcase various cuts of beef like filet, NY strip, and rib-eyes (market priced from $29 to $80), plus chicken breasts ($14), which are all cooked over post oak wood. Pony up for a chimichurri-topped steak; choose one of its $6 sides, and pair it with a Malbec or Saison.

Christian's Tailgate Bar & Grill

Aside from being a go-to for burgers, all four of Christian’s Tailgate’s locations also feature an epic Monday steak night, with a variety of cuts, served with two sides of your choice for $20.

A steak served with a foil-wrapped baked potato, side salad, and pint of 8th Wonder Brewery beer.
Christian’s Tailgate does more than just burgers.
Christian’s Tailgate

Better Luck Tomorrow

Chef Justin Yu and Bobby Heugel’s ever-popular Heights bar and restaurant dishes out a rotating offering of thoughtfully prepared cuts from New York strips to hanger steaks with delicious complements like cultured butter and squash and their famous steak frites for $29. Catch the all-day special every Wednesday, and note that every third Wednesday of the month features a rib-eye for two. Be sure to take advantage of BLT’s happy hour specials, which offer half-priced drinks.

Gristworkz

Though the Hardy Yards brewery formerly known as Local Group Brewing has rebranded as Gristworkz, it still continues to churn out great comfort food and a large tap list. Go for its Wednesday steak night, which serves juicy 12-ounce prime rib-eye with chimichurri butter, with a twice-baked potato, elote, and a side salad for $25. All wines are also half off on this day.

Memorial Trail Ice House

A reconditioned 1930s property turned bar, this ice house is not only a great place to have a drink at one of Houston’s largest patios, but it’s also a prime spot to snag one of the city’s best steak night deals. On Tuesdays, Memorial Trail offers a $20 rib-eye special with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans, plus beer tastings that start at 5:30 p.m.

NettBar

A dog-friendly neighborhood bar and hangout, Nettbar is not only a great place to watch an Astros game or play parlor games while grabbing a cold one. It’s also a hotspot for steak night. The grilling starts at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays when patrons can get a tender $20 New York Strip or a buttery filet served with chimichurri for $30, both of which pair well with beer and wine offered on specials. Get there early. Happy hour starts at 4 p.m.

FM Kitchen & Bar

Thursday nights at FM Kitchen translate into sizzling steaks, with 12-ounce marinated New York Strips topped with velvety dollops of butter, and a fully-loaded, twice-baked potato for $22. Opt for a side salad for an additional $3, and then pair your meal with one of its draft beers or $10 frozen or classic cocktails, like its Old Fashioned, a Mango Chamoy frozen, or the frosé.

FM Kitchen’s steak topped with butter, with a side salad, and a fully loaded baked potato.
FM Kitchen’s steak night should not be missed.
Becca Wright

The Big Casino

This new Downtown restaurant and bar offers various choices, the first being whether to indulge in steak night on Sunday or Wednesday. Then, choose between a 6-ounce filet or a 16-ounce rib-eye, which comes with Big Casino’s smoked gouda mac and cheese and a side salad for $25. Take it out to the patio, which boasts a massive video wall that’s likely playing the latest sports game. Don’t forget the cocktail.

Bludorn

Chef Aaron Bludorn’s Fourth Ward stunner has a Wednesday night $80 prime rib special that is amongst one of the best steak experiences you’ll find in all of Houston. Expect the traditional preparation of this hefty, juicy cut alongside equally as impressive sides, such as their jalapeno Yorkshire pudding, potato puree, and horseradish cream. Get there early. This special is first-come, first-serve, and is known to sell out quickly.

A slab of Bludorn’s prime rib with a family-size serving of creamed spinach, bread, and a side of au jus.
Bludorn’s prime rib night is a worthy splurge.
Caroline Fontenot

Front Porch Pub

Head to Midtown on a Tuesday and kick back on Front Porch’s patio, where you can score 16-ounce rib-eyes and a loaded baked potato for $20 starting at 6:30 p.m. Add 6 grilled shrimp for $5, and if you’re a pop-culture buff, participate it in its trivia night, which takes on themes like Halloween, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, Friends, D.C. Comics, and more.

Rudyard's

This Montrose institution has been a comfort food mainstay for over 40 years and still offers one of the best bargains in town with its Thursday night steak special. Swing by and get a 16-ounce rib-eye or larger with hearty sides like their riff on mashed potatoes doused in cheese, a Caesar salad, and a pint of draft beer for $35. Additional pints are $5 all night.

Simone on Sunset

Jumpstart the weekend at this sleek Rice Village dining room or its sexy patio with its Thursday night steak special that’s perfect for date night. Get your choice of an 8-ounce filet or 26-ounce rib-eye plated with seasonal veggies and blue cheese mashed potatoes for $35. Accompany it with a bottle of wine — select varieties are 25 percent off with your steak dinner.

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