Steakhouses in Metairie

Ruth's Chris Steak House, open since 1972, has been named as "Best Steakhouse" numerous times in local publications. Open for dinner seven nights a week and for lunch on Fridays, Ruth's Chris offers seven different cuts, including two filets, two ribeyes, a New York strip, a porterhouse for two and a T-bone, all of which are topped with butter to produce a signature sizzle as the plate arrives. (The lunch menu offers just the petit filet and New York strip and adds a mixed grill option.) Pair the steak with a wine from the extensive wine list, and enjoy the upscale, relaxed atmosphere with family and friends. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by phone or online.

Ruth's Chris Steak House
3633 Veterans Blvd
Metairie, Louisiana 70002
(504) 888-3600 for reservations
ruthschris.com/Steak-House/3830/Metairie

Located close to the Jefferson Parish/Orleans Parish line, Chops Bistro & Martini Bar focuses on "contemporary New Orleans style cuisine" with special emphasis on fresh food. The atmosphere is upscale--most of its lunchtime clientele consists of businesspeople on power lunches--but also relaxed and casual. Chops is open for lunch Monday through Friday and for dinner on Tuesday through Saturday, with a menu that changes seasonally. The lunch and dinner menus (as of December 2009) offer six different steaks, including two filets, two ribeyes, a porterhouse and a New York strip; other entrees include seafood, pasta, pork and lamb dishes. Extensive wine and martini lists are available. Reservations are recommended and can be made by phone or online

Chops Bistro & Martini Bar
111 Veterans Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 218-8967
chopsbistroandmartinibar.com/

Crazy Johnnie's Steak House is less expensive and more casual than some of the others, with more of a neighborhood feel. Steak menu items include filet Mischa (filet tips with a garlic cream sauce), a 12 oz. sirloin, a prime cut filet mignon and prime rib au jus. For something a little different, try the overstuffed filet mignon po-boy, a small French bread loaf with filet mignon spilling out of it, accompanied by Crazy Johnnie's signature crazy potatoes. The menu is rounded out with seafood and chicken dishes, and local favorites such as stuffed artichokes.

Crazy Johnnie's Steak House
3520 18th St.
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 887-6641
crazyjohnnies.net/

Outback Steakhouse is just off of the major Veterans Boulevard thoroughfare, and is open for dinner starting in the late afternoon, seven days a week. Steak choices from the national chain include sirloins, filets and prime rib in several sizes, as well as the Melbourne (a 20 oz porterhouse), a New York strip, a ribeye, and a newer addition to the menu, the teriyaki marinated sirloin.

Outback Steakhouse
2746 Severn Ave.
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 455-6850
outback.com