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<\/p>\nThe Eighty Six, located in Manhattan’s West Village, ranks 12th globally on the new World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants list. It is also one of the ranking’s highest new entries, placing ahead of last year’s North American winner, Chicago’s Asador Bastian, which comes in 15th globally. New York’s Cote follows at 21st.<\/p>\n
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New York City’s The Eighty Six claims the top North American spot on the 2026 World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants list, ahead of Asador Bastian, Cote and other top restaurants.<\/p>\n
The ranking comes from the London-based organization World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants, which released its annual global list for 2026. The Eighty Six is one of the ranking’s highest new entries and was also named Best Steak Restaurant in North America. Asador Bastian, last year’s regional winner, ranks 15th globally this year, while Cote ranks 21st.<\/p>\n
The Restaurant That Beat the East Coast Giants<\/p>\n
To fully appreciate the win, one must look at look at The Eighty Six’s approach to sourcing and aging beef. The restaurant primarily sources meat from Australia and the United States, with much of it dry-aged on site.<\/p>\n
The judges’ notes highlighted the restaurant’s relationships with smaller producers like a farm in Salem, New Jersey, raising Spanish Vaca Vieja cattle, while another involves Australian producer Westholme and cattle combining Holstein and Japanese Wagyu genetics.<\/p>\n
Below the restaurant’s original bar, a Himalayan salt-lined aging room holds a rotating selection of cuts that are dry-aged and butchered in-house. Steaks are then cooked using a broiler, Spanish plancha or Japanese binch\u014dtan charcoal depending on the cut.<\/p>\n
This commitment to sourcing, aging and preparation is central to the restaurant’s placement. Those are also areas specifically considered under the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants judging criteria.<\/p>\n
A Powerhouse Performance for New York<\/p>\n
With The Eighty Six claiming the North American title, the 2026 list is also a strong showing for New York City.<\/p>\n
The city has three restaurants within the top 34 globally. The Eighty Six ranks 12th, Cote comes in at 21st, and La T\u00eate d’Or is 34th. Farther down the list, American Cut ranks 67th, Keens Steakhouse 68th, Txula Steak 70th, Bazaar Meat by Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s 71st, Gage & Tollner 84th and Gallaghers 87th.<\/p>\n
That gives New York nine restaurants on the full 101-place ranking, spanning newer additions like The Eighty Six and La T\u00eate d’Or alongside longtime institutions including Keens and Gallaghers.<\/p>\n
This regional dominance highlights a concerted effort by NYC restaurateurs to blend historic prestige with modern food trends.<\/p>\n
The rigor of the list<\/p>\n
The list is curated by Upper Cut Media House Ltd, a London-based media group that publishes the annual World’s Best Steak Restaurants ranking. The list serves as a vital platform for highlighting culinary excellence in meat preparation on an international stage.<\/p>\n
The judging process is independent and rigorous. The organization deploys “Steak Ambassadors” globally to review restaurants incognito. They evaluate hundreds of steakhouses based on strictly defined criteria, including meat quality (marbling, aging, breed), selection, service expertise, and interior design.<\/p>\n
Regional trends: Canada and the hybrids<\/p>\n
The 2025 ranking confirms a major shift in the definition of a steakhouse. In a competitive market, diners are prioritizing unique, hybrid experiences over traditional models. The #2 ranking for Cote (a Korean steakhouse) and the high placement for La T\u00eate d’Or (a French steakhouse) demonstrate that the best experiences often blur culinary lines.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Canada made a strong showing in the super-premium category. Vancouver’s Elisa #11 led the pack, followed closely by Toronto’s Jacobs & Co. #13 and Linny’s #16. Notably, the list celebrated smaller markets, with Fat Rabbit in St. Catharines, Ontario #19)beating out major venues in Dallas and Miami.<\/p>\n
Top 10 Best Steak Restaurants in North America (2026)<\/p>\n
The Eighty Six: New York City<\/p>\n
Miller & Lux: San Francisco<\/p>\n
La T\u00eate d’Or: New York City<\/p>\n
Niku Steakhouse: San Francisco<\/p>\n
Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse: Toronto<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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