These two New Orleans steakhouses are some of the best in the South, Southern Living says

Many modern steakhouses prize atmosphere as much as flavor: dim lights, white-clothed tables, a dry-aged ribeye delivered beneath a silver dome. But Southern Living likens an excellent steakhouse to a good pair of jeans — adaptable to any occasion.

The lifestyle magazine recently named 31 of its favorite steakhouses across the South, and two are in New Orleans: Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse and Charlie’s Steakhouse.

The list underscores New Orleans’ stature as a culinary powerhouse that stretches beyond its Cajun and Creole fare. It also reflects how the city’s steakhouses have evolved and diversified, alongside its broader dining landscape.

When Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse opened in 1998, transforming a French Quarter garage into a golden-lit, fine dining establishment, its owner told