15 expensive steakhouses that are actually worth the price

Location: 246 North Canon Drive

Rating: 9.3

Details: Foursquare's top-rated steakhouse in Los Angeles is an old-school institution that still delivers. Start with a bone-in ribeye, add in some of their iconic lobster mashed potatoes, and top it off with a "Flaming Cosmo" cocktail. For dessert? Their butter cake is a crowd-pleaser.

Location: 616 North Rush Street

Rating: 8.7

Details: Chicago's top steakhouse is this David Burke spot, where his creative takes on traditional foods — hot popovers instead of bread, corn dogs made with kobe beef — have earned him a legion of fans. Steaks are aged in an on-site salt cave; their 40-day ribeye is a favorite. And finish it off with a cheeky dessert like cheesecake served in lollipop form.

Location: 154 Krog Street NE

Rating: 9.2

Details: Atlanta's Kevin Rathbun Steak consistently tops best-of lists. The chic, modern interior belies the classic preparations on offer: a glazed bacon starter, steak tartare topped with a raw egg yolk, and of course a mean dry-aged steak for two.

Location: 1112 19th Street NW

Rating: 8.3

Details: Smith & Wollensky is synonymous with steak. This power spot in DC is known for bringing together politicians of all stripes over a signature "seafood bouquet", but it's their filet mignon that sets the standard.

Location: 363 Greenwich Street

Rating: 8.8

Details: American Cut is a New York classic. Known for their steaks' perfectly blackened finish, the Tribeca mainstay from chef Marc Forgione serves up an unusual pastrami-spiced ribeye — and desserts worth saving room for, like a cracker jack sundae with popcorn ice cream.

Location: 1453 South Miami Avenue

Rating: 9.1

Details: Equally well-loved for their fish and steak options, this large-scale restaurant in Miami's downtown Brickell neighborhood is a surf-and-turf winner, with a tartare sampler to whet the appetite — and a mean ribeye to satisfy it. If you like octopus, their grilled version gets great reviews.

Location: 237 South 18th Street

Rating: 9.1

Details: This sleek Philly steakhouse, with mod furnishings and crystal chandeliers, serves up much more than the city's famed cheese steaks — although you can find a version here for $100, piled high with wagyu beef, foie gras, and truffled cheese. Beyond that, you'll find kobe beef sliders, truffled mac and cheese, and a wide selection of high-quality steaks.

Location: 10477 Lombardy Lane

Rating: 9.4

Details: Old-school Pappas Bros. hits all the right notes, from a must-have lobster bisque and bacon-wrapped scallops, to a chocolate mousse with toasted homemade marshmallow for dessert. And in the middle, there's the extensive meat menu, which is widely considered the best in Dallas.

Location: 793 Boylston Street

Rating: 9.0

Details: Whether you're here for the signature blackened bone-in ribeye or swordfish chop, this is a see-and-be-seen luxury dining spot for the Boston elite. Make room for a well-reviewed clam chowder to add local flair to your meal.

Location: 826 South Marquette Avenue

Rating: 8.9

Details: From the red-checkered table cloths to the seafood towers — and obligatory massive cuts of beef — Manny's is the archetype of a meat-and-potatoes steakhouse. Regulars rave about the porterhouse and the attentive service.

Location: 809 Fairview Place North

Rating: 8.7

Details: Part of the appeal of Seattle mainstay Daniel's Broiler is certainly the beautiful harbor view, as it overlooks the lake and the boats docked nearby. But the other part of the appeal is the food: oysters and scallops start things off light, while a perfectly-done filet mignon will fill you up in style. A generous happy hour keeps patrons coming back.

Location: 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane

Rating: 8.8

Details: Customers love the desserts here just as much as the steaks, highly recommending the crème brûlée, chocolate bar, or lemon sweets. For the main event, bone-in filets are popular, accompanied by one of their specialty cocktails.

Location: 5085 South Syracuse Street

Rating: 8.6

Details: Co-owned (and named after) former Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan, Denver's top steakhouse is located on the ground floor of a modern high rise with lots of outdoor patio seating. Seafood towers are a decadent starting choice, and they make a New York strip steak with only good reviews.

Location: 2405 West Alabama Street

Rating: 8.2

Details: From lobster tempura to baked brie, downtown Houston's Fleming's will have something to whet your appetite. And for the main event, you can't go wrong with a classic ribeye or peppercorn steak.