Palm Beach County doesn’t lack for steakhouses. Chains do a fine job of keeping the sizzle alive, but the independent restaurants tell a richer story.
These are the places where history lingers in the wood paneling, where chefs flirt with wagyu and omakase, and where a flamingo statue presides over a dining room like a gilded maître d’.
Consider them steakhouses with personality, pedigree and a sense of place.
If you are craving more than a perfectly charred ribeye and want a side of character with your crust, this is where to start.
Okeechobee Steakhouse and Lewis Steakhouse
Curtis Lewis (R) and his son Ralph Lewis (L) are the second and third generation to helm Okeechobee Steakhouse in West Palm Beach. The restaurant was originally a drive-in when it opened in 1947.
The Okeechobee has been a West Palm Beach institution since 1947. It is Florida’s oldest steakhouse and started as a drive-in when cocktails could be delivered to your car. Family-owned and operated since day one, it blends tradition with quality, making it a go-to destination for steak lovers seeking both exceptional flavor and a chance to spend a few hours steeped in nostalgia.
Known for its classic charm and top-tier USDA Prime beef cuts, Okeechobee Steakhouse offers a timeless dining experience with expertly aged steaks, hearty sides (baked potatoes remain a top seller) and a Wine Spectator-winning list with 600 selections. At lunch, it attracts the city’s power brokers where it’s not unusual to see gents donning jackets and ties in warm weather.
Details: 2854 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 561-683-5151; okeesteakhouse.com
Lewis Steakhouse’s beef flight for two might serve more, depending on your appetitie.
For north county residents who prefer avoiding the interstate, Lewis Steakhouse is the #OG’s satellite dinner-only outpost for a refined yet approachable take on traditional steakhouse experiences. Lewis offers a polished setting that feels a tad more casual with the same commitment to top-tier cuts and impeccable service.
Details: 6390 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter, 561-277-9188, lewissteakhouse.com
Pink Steak
Helmed by restaurateur/chef Julien Gremaud, this West Palm Beach steakhouse hints at a “Miami vibe.” Touches of palm fronds, pink chandeliers and a 15-foot brass flamingo statue lend to its chic retro look. To try: Chef Aaron’s Steak Experience comprising hanger wagyu, prime ribeye, prime skirt steak and A5 strip Japanese wagyu are excellent choices. Summer Sundays mean BOGO entrées. Note to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: Since you two seem to prefer beautifully decorated restaurants, add this spot to your date night dinner list.
Details: 2777 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, 561-557-9083; pinksteak.com
Rachel’s Steakhouse, West Palm Beach
Rachel’s 20-ounce Prime bone-in rib-eye steak.
Though best-known for its adults-only visuals, Rachel’s exterior signage and website boasts it’s the city’s best steakhouse. Chats with two of the state’s highest-quality beef purveyors lend credibility when confirming that claim. Multiple cuts include a 20-ounce Prime bone-in ribeye, a Japanese Kobe wine filet mignon, an Australian wagyu Denver cut, a 16-ounce Prime ribeye, a 16-ounce NY strip and more. Bonus: If it’s your birthday (even 10 days before or after) you can enjoy a complimentary prime steak.
Details: 2905 45th St., West Palm Beach, 561-616-9600, rachelspalmbeach.com
The Raindancer
Raindancer Steakhouse has been a local fave since 1975 and continues to draw loyal crowds for its old-school steakhouse experience and menu.
Known for ‘old world charm’ and exceptional service, this classic West Palm Beach destination has been providing great aged steaks, fresh seafood and more since 1975. They feature the finest USDA dry and wet-aged in-house “21-28 days,” custom prime and premium cut midwestern beef. Every steak is hand-cut and trimmed on-premises to their specifications.
Details: 2300 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-684-2810, raindancersteakhouse.com
Still hungry? More great steaks in Palm Beach County
Flagler Steakhouse at The Breakers
Filet mignon at Flagler Steakhouse.
Currently ranked No. 3 on TripAdvisor’s Palm Beach restaurants list, I suspect for many that it’s one of those “if you have to ask” situations where clams are $6 per and steak starts at $75 for a petite filet mignon. Even my millionaire pals living locally think the prices are ridiculous. But when you need to close the deal, it makes a lasting impression and my gal pals love it. Note: Find Flagler across the street for the storied resort.
Details: 2 S. County Road, Palm Beach, 561-659-8471, thebreakers.com
Michelin Guide winners
Three Palm Beach County steakhouses merited mentions in Florida’s Michelin Guide for 2025.
Palm Beach Meats is all things wagyu, brownies too.
Palm Beach Meats, the all-things wagyu-focused counter-service eatery and butcher shop in West Palm Beach, earned a 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand for its “high-quality dishes at great value.” If slabs of beef bore you, creative beefy menu items range from $11 to $23. But if your heart is set on tradition, the four-ounce Japanese A5 wagyu steak is $90.
Details: 4812 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, 561-623-7471, palmbeachmeats.com
Two earned “Selected” recommendations:
Chef-proprietor James Muir at his Boynton Beach butcher shop and restaurant Nicholson Muir.
Led by Argentinean Chef James Muir, Nicholson Muir Distinguished Meats is both a gourmet butcher shop and restaurant where premium international wagyu selections star. The menu celebrates beef with inventive starters like wagyu nigiri and empanadas. For the adventurous, a meat-focused omakase offers a curated tasting experience. While the décor is beachy, the dress code is anything but: skip hats, tank tops, flip-flops and athletic wear with team logos.
Details: 480 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach; 561-336-3977; nicholsonmuir.com
The Butcher’s Club at PGA Resort is a swanky Art Deco-ish steakhouse from Top Chef season 13 winner Jeremy Ford, offering premium cuts, a raw bar, inventive cocktails and tableside service starring flambéed steaks in a glamorous setting. This isn’t Ford’s first rodeo with the Michelin Guide. He received two different star levels for Miami’s Stubborn Seed: green designating eco-friendly restaurants and the traditional one star for high quality cooking.
Trending for 2026: Michelin-star and Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford’s The Butcher’s Club steakhouse at PGA National Resort torches a stunning 50 oz. Australian Wagyu Ribeye tableside.
Details: 400 Ave. of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens, 561-627-4852, pgaresort.com
Diana Biederman and Eddie Ritz are the Post’s food and restaurant team. If we missed your favorite because there are so many good ones and space is limited, send a note to either dbiederman@pbpost.com or eritz@pbpost.com. Your letter may be used in a future follow-up story.
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