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Living in Tampa, Florida, gives you access to world-class amenities, including breathtaking views and exquisite dining options. One of the area's culinary specialties is steak. You can choose from a number of upscale steakhouse restaurants with delicious food and elegant yet cozy atmospheres. No matter where you live in the city, you're never far from delectable steakhouse cuisine. Check out our list of some of the best steakhouses in Tampa.

Charley's Steakhouse

Location: 4444 W. Cypress St.

Hours: From 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Believe it or not, Charley's Steakhouse was voted America's number-one steakhouse, and you can enjoy its menu offerings right here in Tampa. The chefs use only the finest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Prime and Choice steaks that they grill over an open wood fire at 1,200 degrees. You can also get fresh seafood, such as whole Maine lobsters straight from the boat. Be sure to try the sauteed broccoli and garlic, bacon and cheddar mashed, and lobster mac and cheese side dishes. Save room for a slice of Plant City strawberry cake or melt-in-your-mouth sweet butter cake.

Frontier Steakhouse

Location: 8602 E. Sligh Ave.

Hours: From 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

The residents of Tampa have been enjoying the legendary steaks at Frontier Steakhouse since 1968. This top-notch restaurant offers an elegant dining experience and exceptional steaks cooked with a unique blend of herbs and spices to make them tantalize your taste buds. The fire-grilled steaks all come with a house salad and your choice of baked potato, sweet potato, french fries, or vegetables, and you can load your baked potato with cheese, sour cream, butter, and bacon. You can also add shrimp or a lobster tail to any meal. The chocolate mousse or key lime pie makes for a terrific end to your meal.

Renzo's Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Location: 3644 W. Kennedy Blvd. and 14445 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa.

Hours: Varies by location.

Renzo's Steakhouse & Wine Bar has two locations in Tampa and one in St. Petersburg, making it convenient to get to from just about anywhere. Here, you'll find the best cuts of dry-aged and Wagyu beef steaks. It offers New York strip, bone-in ribeye, porterhouse, and filet mignon, among others. Steak enthusiasts might want to try the steak burger — a 12-ounce house-ground sirloin with Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and garlic aioli. In addition to steaks, the menu has European dishes, including their popular and satisfying paella for two.

Bern's Steak House

Location: 1208 S. Howard Ave.

Hours: From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Closed Monday.

If you're looking for a dining experience to remember, then Bern's Steak House should be at the top of your list. Not only does it have perfectly aged steaks, but it also claims to have one of the largest wine collections in the world and a dessert room that's famous well beyond Tampa's city limits. You can start your meal with various appetizers to prepare your taste buds for the entree. The chefs charbroil your steak over natural hardwood lump charcoal for the perfect flavor and tenderness. They can also prepare a specific cut or size based on your preferences.

Malio's Prime Steakhouse

Location: 400 N. Ashley Drive

Hours: From 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, and from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday.

For over 35 years, Malio's Prime Steakhouse has provided its diners with exceptional service and the city's highest quality steaks and seafood. This has made it one of the best steakhouses in Tampa for decades. You can't go wrong starting your meal with a charcuterie and cheese board while the ahi tuna tartare is always delightful. All the steaks are USDA Prime all-natural beef with no hormones or antibiotics. Your chef seasons your steak with herb butter, salt, and pepper and serves it to you on a hot plate.

Steelbach

Location: 1902 N. Ola Ave.

Hours: From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to midnight on Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, and from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday.

Steelbach is a Southern-inspired chophouse with an open feel and innovative food options. The restaurant partners with local ranchers and farmers to bring you grass-fed beef and fresh ingredients that make every bite enjoyable. Steaks are aged for four to seven weeks, then cooked to order over a 1,000-degree grill using Florida oak. Light eaters might like the 8-ounce flatiron, but only the 32-ounce tomahawk ribeye will do for those with a real appetite.

Driftlight Steakhouse

Location: 510 Water St.

Hours: From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Driftlight Steakhouse offers a variety of menu options that will make your mouth water.  It opens for breakfast with a menu that's worth exploring, but the steaks are what it's all about. Choose from an 8-ounce filet, a 16-ounce New York strip, a 30-day dry-aged 18-ounce bone-in ribeye, a 16-ounce Delmonico, or a 32-ounce tomahawk ribeye. You can add compound truffle butter, three Gulf shrimps, jumbo lump crab, or a 6-ounce lobster tail to your steak if you'd like, plus you can choose from homemade sauces such as chimichurri, peppercorn, or bearnaise for added flavor.

Discover the Best Steakhouses in Tampa

These are some of the best steakhouses in Tampa, offering the city's finest steaks, seafood, and wine. Of course, there are many dining options in Tampa, so if we left your favorite steakhouse off our list or if you know of any others you think we should add, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact us with your recommendations so we can check them out, and maybe we'll add them to our next list.

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