The 6 Best Steakhouses in Southern Maine

There's just something about a great steak.

While many in Maine pride themselves on their summertime grilling skills, most would admit that a perfectly cooked steak at a steakhouse just hits different.

Steakhouses are a long-standing tradition throughout America. In Maine, the southern portion of the state has many variations on classic steakhouses.

Here's a snapshot of the best you can find in southern Maine.

Royal River Grill House - Yarmouth, Maine

There are several items on the menu at the Royal River Grill House in Yarmouth, Maine, that are absolutely mouthwatering.

But if you're visiting the steakhouse for dinner, the main event remains their expansive steak menu.

From a prime tomahawk ribeye to a delectable Wagyu strip, Royal River Grill House is serious about their steak.

The Grill Room - Portland, Maine

For nearly two full decades, the Grill Room has been leading by example when it comes to being a fine steakhouse in a foodie city.

These days, the Grill Room might be the only dedicated steakhouse left in Portland.

Their wood-grilled steak menu remains a powerhouse offering a ribeye, NY strip and a prime filet mignon.

The Steakhouse - Wells, Maine

If you're operating with a name that is as straightforward as The Steakhouse, you have to live up to it. Good news for The Steakhouse in Wells, Maine, they do.

Recently named the best steakhouse in Maine by Mashed, The Steakhouse leans into tradition with less frills and more food for your money.

The Steakhouse offers favorites like a ribeye and filet mignon but don't sleep on their sneaky good steakhouse pot pie.

The Lost Fire - Kennebunkport, Maine

The Lost Fire in Kennebunkport, Maine, qualifies as an upscale steakhouse experience, offering guests the tastes of a Patagonian steakhouse.

One of the main keys to the flavor is the open-flame cooking method which infuses everything with a smoky goodness.

While the Lost Fire's menu is constantly rotating, you'll find many of the classic cuts on any trip to the restaurant from a ribeye to a t-bone and beyond.

Nick's Steakhouse - York, Maine

Nick's Steakhouse in York, Maine, is a charming, modernized take on a traditional steakhouse from yesteryear.

Unlike some of the other steakhouses on this list, Nick's prefers to keep things focused when it comes to their menu options.

Nick's offers three premium cut, a filet in two sizes, a NY strip and a ribeye. Don't snooze on the accompaniments that take your steak up a notch.

Bonissoni Brazilian Steakhouse - Ogunquit, Maine

Bonissoni Brazilian Steakhouse in Ogunquit, Maine, is another opportunity for hungry guests to enjoy a steakhouse with some international flavors.

Bonissori Brazilian Steakhouse via Facebook

Bonissoni opened in 2021 and continues to wow guests to exquisite service and a wide variety of meats.

If you're focused in on steak, Bonissoni has a few different cuts rotating. If you're lucky enough to grab the bacon-wrapped beef medallions, just say yes immediately.