World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants does what it says on the tin. Every year in May, the London-based guide drops an annual ranking of the world’s hottest grills, assessed by a network of “steak ambassadors” visiting hundreds of venues across five continents.
Australia crushed it last year, with 17 restaurants making the list. Sydney dominated with 11 entries and was named the “Best Steak City in the World”. Neil Perry’s luxe Double Bay diner, Margaret, came second overall.
Ahead of its 2026 global ranking, the guide rolled out an Australian top 30 on social media over the weekend. As expected, Margaret took first place, but Perry scored a deuce with his Italian stallion, Gran Torino – also in Double Bay – landing at seven.
Lennox Hastie’s Firedoor took second spot, followed by Aalia in third. Meanwhile, Brisbane’s Agnes scored highest outside Sydney at four, with Jake Kellie’s Arkhé, in Adelaide, at five. From Melbourne, Steer Dining Room placed sixth and Victor Churchill took eighth. The International and Porteño rounded out the Sydney set at nine and ten, respectively.
Check out the full list below:
30. Kingsleys, Sydney
29. Blackhide, Brisbane
28. Blackbird, Melbourne
27. Grill Americano, Melbourne
26. The 203, Brisbane
25. Bistecca, Sydney
24. Fat Cow, Brisbane
23. Shell House, Sydney
22. Eleven Barrack, Sydney
21. Entrecote, Melbourne
20. Restaurant Hubert, Sydney
19. The Cut Bar & Grill, Sydney
18. Matilda, Melbourne
17. Meat Maiden, Melbourne
16. SK Steak and Oyster, Brisbane
15. Gimlet, Melbourne
14. Magma by Danny Karam, Sydney
13. 20 Chapel, Sydney
12. The Gidley, Sydney
11. Rockpool Bar and Grill, Sydney
10. Porteño, Sydney
9. The International, Sydney
8. Victor Churchill, Melbourne
7. Grand Torino, Sydney
6. Steer Dining Room, Melbourne
5. Arkhé, Adelaide
4. Agnes, Brisbane
3. Aalia, Sydney
2. Firedoor, Sydney
1. Margaret, Sydney