Chef and restaurateur Edgar Caro’s excellent Brazilian steakhouse is his third restaurant in the New Orleans area. The Cartagena-born Caro churns out Latin American steak cuts like entraña and picanha, or sirloin cap (also known as culotte); chimichurri; filet mignon; aged steaks; whole fish; rotisserie chicken; short rib mac and cheese, grilled skewers of meat and seafood; soups and salads.

Locally owned, famous for aged steaks sizzling with butter and seven different potato side dishes, Crescent City Steaks is a true New Orleans experience. The Mid City eatery is one of the oldest on the map, opened in 1934. Throwback private curtain booths, private rooms, and the option to rent it out entirely make it a neighborhood event destination.

Doris Metropolitan is known for its glass case of dry-aged meat and Israeli influence, which chef Sash Kurgan’s perfects from his state-of-the-art kitchen visible from the horseshoe-shaped bar. Expect excellent, mouth-watering meat; the butcher’s cut in particular, and carpaccio, fresh vegetable sides and starters done to perfection, and a martini list to indulge in.

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse, one of the first in town to focus on grass-fed and local cuts, is a true New Orleans-style steakhouse, meaning it specializes in French sauces and Gulf seafood in addition to steak. The local beef board includes is always an excellent option, as is the sweet potato doberge cake for dessert.

Chophouse has long been at the top of the steakhouse list for New Orleanians, and for good reason. The old school meat palace serves slabs of gorgeous beef aged 28 days to tender perfection, served Pittsburgh-style with a charred crust sealing all the juices within. The onion rings are a must-try.

Desi Vega’s namesake steakhouse opened in CBD hotel The Lafayette Hotel a decade ago, and it continues to serve some of the best steaks in the city. Like Mr. John’s, where Vega is also a partner, the lineup is classic, the service is solid, and there’s an unexpected pina colada ice cream to finish off your meal. Note: It takes the dress code seriously, so make of that what you will.

La Boca is a locals favorite, a festive Argentinian steakhouse in the Warehouse District opened by talented chef Adolfo Garcia and partner Jared Rolls. The skirt steak, skin on or off, is a favorite, as well as the entraña con piel. Come here for a celebratory group dinner.

This lovely Italian steakhouse with an old school feel and attentive service has been around for nearly 30 years, and the elegant atmosphere and approach embraces that history. Stick to classic cuts served medium rare, au gratin vegetables, twice baked potatoes, and the perfectly-browned French onion soup.