The World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants list for 2026 has officially dropped, and only one Los Angeles standout is making a quiet but notable climb.
Gwen Butcher Shop & Restaurant has been ranked No. 41 this year, moving up from No. 43 in 2025. Even more impressively, it’s the only Los Angeles restaurant to earn a spot on this global list.
The Only L.A. Restaurant That Made The List
Here’s the Los Angeles spot that earned global recognition this year:
Gwen Butcher Shop & Restaurant
Ranking: No. 41 (up from No. 43 in 2025)
Located in the heart of Hollywood, Gwen is a Michelin-starred restaurant led by Chef Curtis Stone. The concept blends a European-style butcher shop with a refined, open-fire dining experience. It’s one of the most distinctive meat-focused destinations in the city.
The restaurant is known for its USDA Prime beef, much of it dry-aged in-house, and cooked over a bespoke wood-fired grill. But what truly sets Gwen apart is its commitment to whole-animal butchery and sourcing from top-tier producers across the U.S., Australia, and Tasmania.
Rather than leaning into excess, Gwen focuses on restraint and precision. It lets the quality of the meat and the technique speak for themselves. Its curated Carte Blanche dining format further emphasizes that philosophy, offering a thoughtful progression of dishes built around the day’s best selections.
📍 Location: 6600 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
What Is The World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants List?
Published annually by Upper Cut Media House, the ranking highlights top-tier steakhouses across the globe. Restaurants are evaluated by industry experts and “Steak Ambassadors” who assess everything from meat quality and sourcing to service, ambiance, wine programs, and overall dining experience.
The list reflects a broader evolution of the modern steakhouse, where craftsmanship, sustainability, and precision matter just as much as the cut itself.
Deliciously L.A.
Gwen’s inclusion and upward movement on the list reinforces Los Angeles’ place in the global fine dining conversation, particularly in a category traditionally dominated by cities like Tokyo, Buenos Aires, and Paris.
With both a Michelin Star and a place among the world’s top steak restaurants, Gwen stands in rare company. It proves that L.A.’s culinary scene continues to evolve deliciously.
