What are the best beef dishes in Boston?

Based on diner recommendations, the best beef dish in Boston is at Zurito. We compared 35 restaurants serving beef dishes.

How much do beef dishes cost in Boston?

Beef dish prices in Boston range from $4.49 to $138.00 across 35 restaurants.

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Best Beef Dishes in Boston

35 restaurants compared

Price range: $4.49 – $138.00

Avg recommendation: 88%

Top 5 Beef Dishes in Boston (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 35 restaurants:

Carrillera de Ternera at Zurito, $12.00 (Beacon Hill)
Strip Steak with Root Vegetables at Fallow Kin, $52.00 (Cambridge)
Ribeye at Alma Gaucha, (Seaport)
Churrasco at Mi Pueblito, $22.95 (East Boston)
Beef Tartare at Field & Vine, $22.00 (Somerville)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 35 Beef Dishes

Carrillera de Ternera

Zurito

Beacon Hill·$$$

$12.00

Braised beef cheek over potato purée with scallion oil.

Tip: Order 2-3 of the raciones to share family-style — this is how the kitchen intends them to be eaten.

Strip Steak with Root Vegetables

Fallow Kin

Cambridge·$$$

$52.00

Grilled steak with seasonal roasted root vegetables and herb butter.

Tip: This is a solid protein option for those who want the Fallow Kin experience but prefer not to focus exclusively on vegetables.

Ribeye

Alma Gaucha

Seaport·$$$$

Prime grilled ribeye with marbled fat, sliced and served at your table.

Tip: Ask the server which cut is best on the night you visit — sourcing and quality can vary. The servers are knowledgeable about that day's meat.

Churrasco

Mi Pueblito

East Boston·$

$22.95

Argentine-style grilled steak served with rice, beans, and salad.

Tip: Ask for your churrasco cooked medium. They tend to cook it past that if you don't specify.

Beef Tartare

Field & Vine

Somerville·$$

$22.00

Finely minced beef with capers, shallots, and bright green herb oil.

Tip: Pair with a light red wine or natural orange wine from the list.

Seven-Course Beef

Phở Lê

Dorchester·$

$34.95

Seven different cuts of raw beef served with rice, dipping sauce, and vegetables for tabletop grilling.

Tip: Seven-course beef is theatrical and fun. Order it for a group dinner where you want conversation and an experience, not just a meal.

Meat Börek

Eastern Lamejun Bakers

Watertown·$

$4.49

Flaky pastry filled with spiced ground meat, baked until golden and crispy.

Tip: Meat börek is more filling than meat lamejun. If you're very hungry, get börek. If you want lighter, get lamejun.

Carne Asada

The Painted Burro

Somerville·$$

$24.00

Wood-grilled beef with citrus marinade, served with tortillas and salsa.

Tip: Available Friday and Saturday nights as a special — call ahead if you want to ensure it's available.

Beef Panang

Mahaniyom

Brookline·$$

$21.00

Beef in creamy panang curry with Thai basil and long beans.

Tip: Ask the server if you can adjust the heat level — they're happy to customize.

#10

Steak Tips

Santarpio's Pizza

East Boston·$

$17.00

Marinated beef cubes grilled over charcoal, tender and smoky.

Tip: Order two plates of steak tips, lamb, and a pizza to share. You'll leave satisfied and the cost stays reasonable.

#11

Strip Loin

Oliveira's Steak House

Somerville·$$$

New York strip steak with consistent marbling and lean meat.

Tip: A lighter option than picanha. Great if you want beef without feeling weighed down.

#12

Sirloin Steak

Oliveira's Steak House

Somerville·$$$

Lean sirloin cut from the back, flavorful and tender.

Tip: A great value cut in the rotation. Not as luxurious as picanha but still satisfying.

#13

Filet Mignon

Alma Gaucha

Seaport·$$$$

Tender center-cut beef tenderloin, grilled and sliced at your table.

Tip: This cut typically arrives later in service — the progression is deliberate and designed to manage your appetite. Enjoy it as the luxury finish.

#14

Grass-fed Beef with Root Vegetables

Harvest

Cambridge·$$$

$42.00

Grilled steak with roasted New England root vegetables.

Tip: Ask about the beef's source — your server can tell you which New England farm raised it. This transparency is core to Harvest's approach.

#15

Grilled Steak and Eggs

The Paramount

Beacon Hill·$$

$18.95

Grilled steak cooked to order, served with two eggs any style and toast.

Tip: Order this with a coffee for a simple, satisfying breakfast, or with an espresso martini for brunch indulgence.

#16

Beef Massaman

Mahaniyom

Brookline·$$

$16.00

Slow-braised beef in massaman curry with roasted peanuts and potatoes.

Tip: Richer and more complex than the Kang Pu — good for mid-progression in a multi-plate meal.

#1797% recommend

TABLE Meatball

TABLE

North End·$$$

$138.00

Hand-rolled beef meatball with house-made ricotta, passed family-style and served in tomato sauce.

Tip: The family-style service means you're tasting the same dishes as everyone at your table. If anyone at your table doesn't eat beef, consider if the prix fixe will work for them.

#1895% recommend

Picanha

Oliveira's Steak House

Somerville·$$$

Brazilian top sirloin with fat cap, sliced tableside.

Tip: The fat cap is the star—when it's rendered and caramelized, the flavor is addictive. Don't skip it.

#1995% recommend

Picanha

Alma Gaucha

Seaport·$$$$

Brazilian-style grilled rump cap, sliced tableside and served with the fat cap intact.

Tip: Use the card system on your table to control the flow of meats — red means stop, green means go. Start slow and pace yourself or you'll fill up on the first few cuts.

#2094% recommend

Pho Tai (Beef Pho)

Pho Pasteur

Chinatown·$

$9.50

Rice noodle soup with beefy bone broth and rare beef slices.

Tip: Order the large size - portions are generous and under $10.

#2194% recommend

Birria Tacos

Taqueria Jalisco

East Boston·$

$4.50

Crispy corn tortillas filled with slow-braised beef birria, topped with onion and cilantro, served with consomé for dipping.

Tip: Birria tacos are the best value in Day Square. Grab a side of rice and beans and you'll eat for under $15.

#2294% recommend

Secret Burger

Alden & Harlow

Cambridge·$$

$19.00

Ground brisket and short rib burger with cheese tuille and house-made roll.

Tip: Ask when you make your reservation if you can be the last seating to order the secret burger. If not, you can call around 8 p.m. on your reservation night to request final seating. The burger is worth the planning.

#2391% recommend

Phở Đặc Biệt

Phở Lê

Dorchester·$

$13.50

Rice noodle soup with rare eye-of-round, well-done flank, brisket, tendon, and tripe in a 12-hour bone broth.

Tip: Squeeze lime into the broth, add fresh herbs (basil, cilantro, mint) from the side plate, and crack in some black pepper. These additions are essential.

#2491% recommend

Charcoal-Grilled Sirloin

Toscano

Beacon Hill·$$$

$36.00

22 oz. aged sirloin steak grilled over charcoal, served with roasted potatoes and spinach aglio e olio.

Tip: Request this cooked medium-rare — the kitchen understands the Tuscan preference and won't over-cook.

#2590% recommend

Meat Lamejun

Eastern Lamejun Bakers

Watertown·$

$5.99

Thin Armenian flatbread topped with spiced ground lamb and beef, baked until the crust crisps and the meat caramelizes.

Tip: Lamejun are best eaten warm. Eat right away or reheat at home. They do not transport well cold.

#2688% recommend

Rabo de Toro (Beef Short Rib)

Dalí Restaurant & Tapas Bar

Somerville·$$

$18.00

Beef short ribs braised in rich Rioja wine sauce.

Tip: Rich and wine-forward — save this for mid-meal after lighter tapas.

#2786% recommend

Beef Birria Taco

Lone Star Taco Bar

Cambridge·$

$5.50

Braised beef tacos served with consomé (meat broth) for dipping.

Tip: Ask for a virgin margarita (no tequila) to pair with birria tacos — the lime and salt balance the richness of the consomé perfectly.

#2885% recommend

Pappardelle Bolognese

Trattoria Il Panino

North End·$$

$25.00

Wide hand-rolled ribbon pasta with slow-cooked beef ragù.

Tip: Pair this with a dry red wine — the richness of the ragù demands it. Trattoria has a solid wine list.

#2985% recommend

Xiao Long Bao - Spicy Beef (Soup Dumplings)

Nan Xiang Express

Chinatown·$

$10.95

Soup dumplings with spiced ground beef filling and hot chili oil.

Tip: This packs moderate spice - if you don't like heat, stick to the pork or crab versions.

#3085% recommend

Pappardelle Bolognese

Lucia Ristorante

North End·$$$

$28.00

Hand-rolled wide ribbon pasta with slow-cooked beef ragù.

Tip: The portions are massive — one pasta course can easily be split between two people as a starter, or eaten as a full meal.

#3185% recommend

Kimchi Bulgogi Quesadilla

@Union

Allston·$$

$19.00

Flour tortilla filled with Korean-marinated bulgogi beef, kimchi, cheese, and tomato.

Tip: Ask for it with a fried egg on top if you want extra richness. They'll add one for a small upcharge.

#3283% recommend

Lasagna Bolognese

Lucia Ristorante

North End·$$$

$26.00

Layered pasta with slow-cooked beef ragù and béchamel, baked until golden.

Tip: Order the lasagna for sharing if you have a group — the portion is large and the flavor is deep enough to be worth stretching across the table.

#3382% recommend

Sunday Macaroni

Carmelina's

North End·$$

$38.00

Baked macaroni dish with meat ragù, a house specialty passed down through family recipes.

Tip: Order this for a family-style meal — the portion is massive and it's meant to be shared. It pairs well with the seafood pastas.

#3482% recommend

Bánh Mì Grilled Lemongrass Beef

Bánh Mì Ba Le

Dorchester·$

$6.50

House-baked baguette filled with grilled beef marinated in lemongrass and spices, pickled vegetables, and sauce.

Tip: The lemongrass beef is the leanest filling. Still plenty of flavor without the heaviness of pâté or pork belly.

#3578% recommend

Ammazzafame (House Specialty)

Lucia Ristorante

North End·$$$

$27.00

Abruzzo regional specialty — a thick pasta preparation that translates to 'hunger killer.'

Tip: This is what regulars order — it's the most authentic Abruzzo dish on the menu and not as well-known as the veal.