14 best places to eat steak in Ipswich

POSTED ON: 09/01/2019

Sink your teeth into the tastiest steaks in Ipswich. 

With veganism becoming more and more popular every year, we don't want the meat-eaters of Ipswich to feel left out; especially when there are some wonderful pubs, bistros and restaurants serving great cuts of locally-sourced and sustainable meat.

These are our top 14 favourite places to eat steak in Ipswich:

Aurora

Enjoy a great steak at Aurora, one of Ipswich's most luxurious bar & restaurants with beautiful views across the waterfront. From classic steak dishes to more contemporary-style flavours, dinner at Aurora won't disappoint.

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The Cookhouse, Suffolk Food Hall

A proper Suffolk eating experience, Suffolk Food Hall uses meats from their own farms and from surrounding Suffolk producers to give that field-to-fork vibe; plus the restaurant has great views over the River Orwell and of the Orwell Bridge.

Pop into the Butchers in the Food Hall and have your own piece of meat cut if you fancy cooking your own Suffolk steak dinner.

Find out more about The Cookhouse Restaurant at Suffolk Food Hall...

Cosy Club

Eccentric, quirky and very British, Cosy Club in the Buttermarket is a bar, restaurant & lounge filled with personality; and so is their food! With a delicious menu of classics-with-a-twist including some great steak dishes, ribs and steak salads.

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The Cricketers

A solid favourite for steak-lovers. The Cricketers serves unfussy steak dishes using classic cuts and classic flavours just how you like it; plus it's Steak Club Night every Tuesday.

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The Eaterie, Salthouse Harbour Hotel

Salthouse Harbour Hotel's head chef is forever looking for fresh local produce. His passion for supporting Suffolk’s small and independent producers is with good cause when you taste some of the delights served in The Eaterie; especially when it comes to their meat.

Try their 28 day aged Ribeye steak; one of the best in town!

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The Forge Kitchen

Silver winner in the Ipswich's Best Food & Drink Awards, The Forge Kitchen use their skill with smoke and charcoal to create bold, wholesome and flavourful steak dishes.

Their menu includes a range of cuts including Picanha, Rib Eye and special sharing steaks and forge it your way with different marinades, sides and sauces.

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Kwan Thai

Fancy something different? Try Kwan Thai for a pan-asian twist on the British steak dish.

Their signature Neua Yahng 'Weeping Tiger' steak is their most popular dish; a beautiful cut of sirloin beef barbecued in a unique blend of Hong Kong street food inspired flavours.

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Mahzen

Simple yet brilliantly executed Mediterranean dishes. The experienced chefs at Mahzen carefully select fresh, marinated meats skewered and grilled over hot charcoals with flavour at the heart of everything.

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The Red Lion, Chelmondiston

The Red Lion at Chelmondiston is a great country pub just outside of Ipswich with quality food from local farmers; a great place to eat after a day of walking or cycling around the Shotley Peninsula.

Try one of their in-house-cut Suffolk steaks with a classic homemade peppercorn sauce; a pub favourite at it's very best.

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The Restaurant, Jimmy's Farm

Producing traditionally reared, expertly matured meat from their free-range herds; Jimmy's Farm is passionate about quality sustainability and, of course, taste.

Visit the Farm Shop for their range of meats and cuts from their expert butcher or dine in the award-winning restaurant for rare-breed steak plates and field-to-fork beef and pork dishes.

Find out more on their website...

Rio's Brazil

An authentic Brazilian steakhouse; the chefs at Rio's Brazil follow the famous 'Rodizio' (rotation) style of cooking meat that keeps the quality and flavour at its prime.

With a variety of steaks of beef, lamb and pork all packed with a unique South American feel giving you the spices, scents and tastes of Brazil.

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Takayama

One of Ipswich's best restaurants; Takayama serves fresh, vibrant and traditional Japanese cuisine including some wonderful pan-asian steak dishes.

If you're a steak-lover the Teriyaki Ribeye and Bulgogi (Korean barbecued beef) are two menu items you must try!

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@Twenty5

A favourite on St Nicholas Street in The Saints, @Twenty5 is a quirky British bar & restaurant with a classic menu of burgers, sandwiches and steaks created by their talented chef.

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Waterfront Bar Bistro

Great food and fine wine with sparkling views over the waterfront; have the perfect date night at The Waterfront Bar Bistro.

A contemporary, luxurious menu of dishes with classic French and Italian influences including some wonderful steak dishes from classic British favourites to fresh European alternatives.

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