2017 top independent steak restaurants

With check averages often reaching three figures, these independent steakhouses are finding success with ribeyes, prime rib and tomahawk chops. 

Top 100 Rank: 8

Location: New York City

Average Check: $100

Meals Served: 296,723

On the Menu: Snake River Farms American Wagyu New York Strip steak with Himalayan salt block, pickled radishes and shiitakes

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Top 100 Rank: 10

Location: Chicago

Average Check: $75

Meals Served: 363,301

On the Menu: Gibsons Dry-Aged 32-ounce Tomahawk Chop

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Top 100 Rank: 13

Location: Miami Beach, Fla

Average Check: $120

Meals Served: 193,000

On the Menu: Japanese A5 Kobe ribeye

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Top 100 Rank: 19

Location: Indianapolis, Ind.

Average Check: $90

Meals Served: 239,725

On the Menu: Bone-in prime rib

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Top 100 Rank: 22

Location: Raleigh, N.C.

Average Check: $68

Meals Served: 298,960

On the Menu: Chateuabriand with seasonal vegetables and sauces

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Top 100 Rank: 23

Location: Las Vegas

Average Check: $182*

Meals Served: 112,000*

On the Menu: Dry-aged bone-in ribeye

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Top 100 Rank: 24

Location: Las Vegas

Average Check: $105

Meals Served: 192,000*

On the Menu: Vaca Vieja ribeye tasting

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Top 100 Rank: 25

Location: Las Vegas

Average Check: $130

Meals Served: 151,000*

On the Menu: Ideue Farm, Kagoshima Prefecture dry-aged New York strip

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Top 100 Rank: 26

Location: Chicago

Average Check: $98*

Meals Served: 200,000*

On the Menu: 75-day aged rib eye

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Top 100 Rank: 28

Location: New York City

Average Check: $90*

Meals Served: 210,000*

On the Menu: Steak Fromage with Roquefort cheese

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