Each year, we ask Orange County Register readers to choose their favorite places to shop, dine, play and do business in OC.<\/p>\n
Out of the entries voted on, here are the top picks for Best steakhouse:<\/p>\n
1. Mastro\u2019s Steakhouse<\/p>\n
633 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa; 714-546-7405; mastrosrestaurants.com<\/a><\/p>\n Once again, nothing tops Mastro\u2019s for its outstanding selections of unmatched steaks and service.<\/p>\n \u201cOur USDA Prime steaks, domestic and international Wagyu, and certified Kobe beef offerings are at the heart of the Mastro\u2019s experience,\u201d says Patrick Barrett, divisional vice president of Mastro\u2019s Restaurants.<\/p>\n After being brought to room temperature, steaks are typically cooked in a 1,500-degree broiler, and served sizzling on 450-degree plates.<\/p>\n The variety of cuts ranges from 6-ounce petit filets to a hefty 33-ounce \u201cchef\u2019s cut\u201d rib eye chop. There is also richly marbled Wagyu beef from the U.S., Australia and Japan, and 100% Tajima Kobe beef.<\/p>\n While steaks remain the centerpiece, Mastro\u2019s seafood is a major draw, featuring what Barrett calls \u201c our iconic Seafood Tower (that) allows guests to customize a selection of chilled shellfish.\u201d<\/p>\n Barrett also suggests pairing a meal with the lobster mashed potatoes and \u201cto finish, no visit to Mastro\u2019s is complete without our warm butter cake, a signature dessert that has become synonymous with the Mastro\u2019s experience.\u201d<\/p>\n From a \u201cstrict dress code\u201d to rotating specialty cocktails to an award-winning wine program, Mastro\u2019s pushes elegance to the utmost.<\/p>\n \u201cOur hospitality is unmatched, creating memorable moments for every guest,\u201d Barrett says. \u201cComplementing the experience is live music nightly, which adds to the vibrant and sophisticated atmosphere that defines Mastro\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n Also see: Best of Orange County 2026: See all the winners<\/a><\/p>\n 2. Summit House Restaurant<\/p>\n