Big sky country and big beef country, Queensland is no stranger to a quality steak. From dry-aged angus in Brisbane to honest and excellent t-bone in Townsville, every corner of the Sunshine State knows a great cut of meat. These are the best steaks in Queensland, as crowned in the delicious. 100.
Genuine steak enthusiasts will appreciate the left-of-centre cuts here, from bavette to a flavour-amped flat iron. Seasoned with olive oil and sea salt, brushed with marrow fat and seared on a volcanic rock char grill, steaks are finished off in a convection oven and rested on racks above the char grill to maintain tenderness, while imparting some smokiness. 9/2460 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach; theglenelgpublichouse.com.au.
Whether it’s the 300g sirloin from Barcoo in central Queensland finished for 100 days on grain or the pasture-fed 250g eye fillet from the north, you’re guaranteed quality here. Working with Australia’s largest meat producer, JBS Australia, The Watermark uses award-winning Queensland beef with great marbling for tender steaks no matter the cut. 72–74 The Strand, Townsville; watermarktownsville.com.au.
There’s low paddock-to-plate miles on this menu, with prime beef sourced from nearby Kilcoy. Input from the kitchen is minimal, to showcase the meat’s quality and flavour. Steaks are simply seasoned and cooked over open flame using local ironbark, which burns hot and consistent, giving a perfect char, and served with pickled onion, cabbage, parsley salad and shoestring fries. 8 Market Lane, Maroochydore; marketbistro.com.au.
It’s no surprise that you would find some of the state’s best steaks in Queensland’s beef capital. This 134-year-old pub is known for its carefully selected, locally sourced meat, which is portioned in house to ensure the best quality. Diners can choose from large and small rumps, eye fillet mignon, black angus porterhouse or black angus porterhouse or a 500g T-bone, all under $45. 150 Quay St, Rockhampton City; thecriterion.com.au.
This South Brisbane pub has been on steak lovers’ hit lists for more than two decades. What’s the secret? It includes meticulously sourced Queensland beef, dry-aged for maximum flavour and cooked with the perfect sear. All eight steaks are offered in a range of cuts and sizes and come with Morrison’s famous twice-baked potato and a choice of housemade sauces. 640 Stanley St, Woolloongabba; morrisonhotel.com.au.
