Steak houses have been one of the mainstays of the Kyiv restaurant scene for years despite rising competition and shrinking wallets. The Kyiv Post went out and selected five establishments that offer the juiciest, best done steaks in town.
Beef
11 Shota Rustaveli St.
9 a.m. till the last guest leaves
384-2804
beef.kiev.ua
Beef claims that it sold 60,000 steaks in 2012 alone, which would be the largest number of steaks sold in Ukraine in a single year, thereby cementing its reputation. This success was acknowledged with a Salt restaurant award for Best Meat Restaurant of Ukraine in 2013. The restaurant orders its beef steaks from Creekstone Farm in the U.S., although the poultry and lamb come from Ukrainian farms, as well as the meat for filet mignon, which costs Hr 520. The maximum price for a steak at Beef is a hearty Hr 1,500. Poultry and lamb dishes are sold at average prices, starting with Hr 80 for BBQ chicken wings with Dorblu cheese. Salads, desserts and fine wines are also available. Beef also holds mixology master classes at its bar 69.
Sam’s Steak House
37 Zhylyanska St.
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
287-2000
sams.lg.ua
Sam’s Steak House was a pioneer of the Kyiv steak house scene and the first establishment of the Mirovaya Karta restaurant chain. Sam’s positions itself as a steak and grill restaurant and sources its meat for steaks from the U.S., Australia, and Ukraine. The minimum price for 100 grams of marbled Australian steak is Hr 185, while a chateaubriand steak will set you back Hr 760, the top-dollar cut. If you are more interested in the grill side, BBQ ribs, sausages and poultry dishes are on offer. Sam’s even offers a take-out menu to your taste.
Goodman
75 Zhylyanska St.
Mon-Sun 12 p.m.-12 a.m.
596-0000
ua.goodman.ru
Goodman is part of the Russian Goodman restaurant chain and claims that all its steak meat and salmon are supplied from the U.S. and sea bass steaks and grilled shrimp from Chile. The establishment boasts a large clientele of business people on account of it being situated in the Eurasia business center. The restaurant has a typical American steak house interior, making it cozy for a weekend family dinner. Prices for steaks range from Hr 527 for a New York steak to Hr 989 for the XXL Cowboy steak. A special is the chateaubriand meal for two that costs Hr 1,011 and includes spinach pie.
Tarantino Grill&Wine
35 Sahaydachnoho St.
Mon-Thu 12 p.m.-12 a.m.
Fri-Sat 12 p.m.-2 a.m.
Sun 12 p.m.-11 p.m.
463-7390
tarantino.ua
Tarantino Grill&Wine belongs to the Kozyrna Karta chain of more than 60 restaurants owned by the enfant terrible of the Kyiv cuisine scene Andriy Zadorozhny. Located in the heart of the Podil, the establishment caters to a business, family and romantic date clientele. The cheapest cut of beef is a 400-500 gram Rib-eye steak for Hr 157. Around 300 grams of Chateau brio steak costs a tidy Hr 227, representing the top end of the steak range. All Tarantino meat is supplied by Ukrainian farms. Live music on the weekends.
Grill Do Brazil
24 Lesi Ukrayinky Blvd.
Mon-Fri 12 p.m.- 11 p.m.
Sat 2 p.m. -11 p.m.
Sun 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
593-9898
grilldobrasil.com.ua
Grill Do Brazil is the only restaurant in Kyiv that specializes in Brazilian steaks and meat dishes, and this includes the infamous tradition of rodizio (all you can eat). Getting access to this culinary extravaganza requires a Hr 249 deposit, which includes any meat dishes and the salad bar. As part of the service, a pair of chefs brings the steaks, sausages and other grilled meats on a skewer to the client’s table for a free and unfettered selection. A number of traditional Brazilian drinks are also on offer. According to Yulia Pryadko, a regular of Grill Do Brazil, their Caipirinha tastes like “the nectar of the gods.”
Kyiv Post staff writer Bozhena Sheremeta can be reached at [email protected]
