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For those who love meat, there is probably nothing better than a good steak on a cold wintery day. But where’s the beef? The Kyiv Post tracked down some of the spots serving the juiciest and tastiest meat in the capital.

 

 

 

BEEF meat & wine

BEEF meat&wine

 

BEEF meat & wine is considered one of the top meat places in Kyiv and is regularly frequented by expats. It’s also one of the most expensive. Classic orders are ribeye (starting at Hr 990) or New York steak (from Hr 1,200). On the second floor there is an Argentine grill. A wide selection of fish and seafood is also available. The interior, designed by U.S. architect Alberto Foyo, is modern and minimalistic with extensive seating areas and large panoramic windows for watching the world go by. The place is perfect for big or small gatherings, or for watching football games. BEEF meat & wine also has a separate bar area. Little wonder it regularly receives top awards.
BEEF meat & wine. 11 Shota Rustaveli St. Mon-Sun 9 a.m. – 12 a.m., www.beef.kiev.ua, tel. +38-044-384-2804

 

Format New York

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Format New York, located in the heart of Kyiv, just behind the National Opera, is a multi-cuisine restaurant with a wide selection of meat dishes at reasonable prices, such as ribeye steak (Hr 230) and beef tenderloin in oyster sauce (Hr 350). Its customers affectionately call it “Kyiv’s New York,” although the atmosphere inside is very calm, with light colors dominating the interior design. Format New York also offers classic Ukrainian dishes such as borsch (Hr 75) and varenyky with cherries (Hr 65).
Format New York. 30/10 Bohdana Khmelnytskoho St. Mon-Thu 8 a.m. – 10 p.m., Fri 8 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., www.fny.com.ua, +38-044-278-6265

 

Tarantino Grill & Wine

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This two-floored restaurant, which serves American and Ukrainian cuisine, is located in Kyiv’s historic Podil district. Every dish comes with a wine recommendation, and the wine selection includes several vintage wines. On the first floor of the restaurant, there is a brazier in the middle of the dining area where customers can watch American and Australian Angus beef being grilled. Moreover, every Wednesday to Saturday Tarantino Grill & Wine Bar has a live music program. Its signature dishes, like grilled pork with cherries (Hr 255) or local T-bone with spinach (Hr 655) are well worth trying.
Tarantino Grill & Wine Bar. 35 Sahaidachnoho St. Mon-Thu, Sun 12 p.m. – 12 a.m., Fri-Sat 12 p.m. – 2 a.m., www.tarantino.ua, tel. +38-044-222-9853

 

Pache

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This sophisticated restaurant, located just up the hill from Maidan Nezalezhnosti, has a mellow interior design combining different shades of wood. The lampshades are adorned with quotes from the works of writer Mikhail Bulgakov. Most of the dishes at Pache are cooked in a Josper charcoal grill oven, which lets the meat retain its natural flavor. The place uses Ukrainian farmed meat and meat from organic steers. Prices range from Hr 268 per 100 grams of New York steak to Hr 98 per 100 grams of Ukrainian Ribeye. Every main course is served with a side of either grilled vegetables or steak sauce.
Pache. 3 Kostiolna St. Mon-Fri 9 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sat-Sun 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., www.pache.com.ua, tel. +38-044-279-0211, +38-067-187-4949

 

Zdoroviy Gluzd Meateria

Zdoroviy Gluzd

The name of this place translates from the Ukrainian for “common sense.” Zdoroviy Gluzd offers a small (34 items on the menu) but select range of dishes from cuisines around the world to appeal to all taste buds, such as a Portuguese Francesinha (meat sandwich) with a creamy sauce based on oxtail broth (Hr 110). This place is a find for the pickiest gourmets, and is favored by homesick foreigners and locals who haven’t yet had the chance to travel much outside Ukraine. The meateria has an urban-style interior design, featuring, unusually, a bright blue statue of an Elk in the middle of one of the dining rooms. Steak prices range from Hr 190 for a chuck steak, to Hr 650 for a Big Cowboy Jack steak.
Zdoroviy Gluzd Meateria. 68/21 Saksahanskoho St. Mon-Sun 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., www.facebook.com/pg/zdorovyi.gluzd, tel. +38-098-665-1944

 

Miastoria

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The name Miastoria combines two words: “miaso” (meat in Ukrainian) and “store” – and that’s just what it is – a conceptual meat, mince and lard shop with the added bonus that customers can cook and eat their purchases at the bar, for no extra charge. The selection of meats is very extensive and comes from Ukrainian meat producers, with fresh deliveries every day. The place stands out from other butcher shops by its cleanliness and lack of a meat smell. There is also a Himalayan salt room with a specific air temperature and low humidity for preserving meat. Every product can be tried in the shop prior to purchasing. Consultants are available to help customers with their meat choice, along with the sauces, spices and wine to go with it. Prices are reasonably moderate, with chuck steak costing Hr 190 per kilogram and marble Ribeye costing Hr 370 per kilogram. Unfortunately, due to the absence of dining tables, the place is not really suitable for big companies.
Miastoria. 22 Anny Akhmatovoyi St. Mon-Sun 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., www.myastoriya.com.ua, tel. +38-067-538-0505

 

Oxota na Ovets

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Located in Kyiv’s upscale Vozdvyzhenka area next to Podil, Oxota na Ovets offers quite an impressive selection of meats. The restaurant has an open kitchen with a Japanese Robata charcoal grill (the only one of its kind in Ukraine) where marble beef and fresh fish are cooked. Noteworthy dishes include a Rack of lamb (Hr 596) or a Cowboy steak (Hr 549). The place positions itself as an Asian steakhouse, and so has lots oriental dishes too, including sushi, sashimi and soups.
Oxota na Ovets. 10B Vozdvyzhenska st. Mon-Sun 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., www.borysov.com.ua, tel. +38-067-406-4156

 

Sam’s Steak House

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Sam’s Steak House was the first steakhouse to open its doors in Kyiv (in 1996) and is still highly praised. In 2015 it underwent a renovation and now boasts a modern gray and beige interior design that radiates coziness, with its book collections, photographs, cushions and brick walls – a perfect setting for retro-lovers. Customers can watch their food being cooked in the open kitchen or even have a go at cooking too – under the supervision of the chefs. This November the restaurant celebrates British culture by dedicating the month to the country’s cuisine, with special dishes such as Beef Wellington, served with fried potatoes, mushrooms and wine sauce (Hr 255). Classics like T-bone (Hr 135-165) and Chateaubriand (Hr 235) are also popular.
Sam’s Steak House. 37 Zhylianska St. Mon-Fri 10 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sat-Sun 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. www.karta.ua, tel. +38-044-287-2000