Lindey’s in Arden Hills has the ambiance of a 1950s northwoods cabin, with its cedar paneling and cozy stone fireplace. And indeed, it’s a midcentury classic: The restaurant first opened in 1958. The menu is succinct and unpretentious, featuring three kinds of sirloin with simple sides like garlic bread, sauteed mushrooms, and a hashbrown potato platter. It’s a great choice for a no-frills steakhouse experience.

Just outside of downtown St. Paul in the heart of the West Seventh neighborhood sits the fabled Mancini’s Char House, which opened there more than 70 years ago. Charbroiled beef dominates the menu — New York strips and sirloins fly out of the kitchen alongside lobster tails, baked potatoes, and relish trays. Live music is frequent, so be sure to check the restaurant’s calendar on its website.

The Lexington, which first opened in 1935, is a St. Paul institution. It’s not categorically a steakhouse, but the steaks, all grilled over Minnesota hardwood, are notable, and span from classic filet mignon to New York strip and a 24-ounce Chateaubriand. Sides include truffle gouda gnocchi, whipped potatoes, and grilled asparagus with Bearnaise. With a formal, historic ambiance, the Lexington is a great spot to celebrate a special occasion.

A supper club in the truest sense, folks come from far and wide to enjoy the steaks and convivial atmosphere of JD Hoyt’s. If you’re looking for a steakhouse that leans casual, this is a great option. Classic cocktails like aperol spritzes, mules, and daiquiris and cajun-inspired meat and seafood can be enjoyed in the photo-clad dining room or the patio. The steaks here are hickory-charred.

Murray’s is nothing short of a Twin Cities legend. Since 1946, the family-owned steakhouse has been serving its famous silver butter knife steak out of its iconic, old-fashioned building — you can’t miss the neon signs and hand-painted steak decal walking down 6th Street. While the steak is the star of the menu here, don’t overlook the Tennessee hot chicken sandwich with ghost chili sauce, if you’re in the mood for something different.

A national steakhouse chain located on Hennepin Ave in downtown Minneapolis, The Capital Grille has been a popular happy hour and dinner choice for years. The steak tartare here is briny and rich, while the filet mignon makes for an excellent classic entree — add creamed spinach or mashed potatoes as a side.

Located on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, 801 Chophouse has a menu that any steak lover would dream of. The menu is divided by how the meat is aged (wet vs. dry), prime rib, wagyu, and offers an array of finishes: The black truffle butter is a customer favorite, or try the traditional bearnaise.

It’s all about service at Manny’s, a classic steakhouse with moody lighting and a beautiful bottle-lined bar. Servers are well-versed on the various cuts of beef and willing to educate patrons on their meals. The double-cut prime rib is a great choice, while the famous “Manny’s seafood tower” adds a fun bit of extravagance for a larger party.

The Butcher’s Tale is a phoenix risen from the ashes of the Butcher & Boar. Though the restaurant may not be a traditional steakhouse, it serves a notable array of steak dishes, from the angus beef tenderloin to achiote-marinated hanger steak. Enjoy a pour from one of the most extensive whiskey and bourbon lists in the Cities in the beer garden or on the sunny patio.

Housed in the 510 Groveland building near Loring Park, P.S. Steak serves some of the Cities’ best steaks in an opulent dining room and lounge. The Denver steak is exceptionally tender — the grilled asparagus with truffle vinaigrette and sauteed mushrooms are ideal veggie foils for P.S. steak’s hefty cuts of beef.