Steak

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

On Nedre Langgate in the heart of Tønsberg, Steak has built a reputation that reaches well beyond its coastal Norwegian hometown. The restaurant earned Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence in 2024 – recognition that speaks directly to what sets this Scandinavian steakhouse apart: an obsessive commitment to both the plate and the glass.

The Meat, Sourced Seriously

The kitchen's philosophy starts with the raw material. The team continuously hunts for the finest cuts from producers both in Norway and abroad, weighing up animal welfare, breed, and feed before anything lands on the grill. The result is a handpicked meat list that changes as product ripens and becomes available – no static menu, but a living document of what's best right now. Alongside the premium cuts, the kitchen also turns out burgers and streetfood with what the restaurant calls "varied and exciting accompaniments," keeping the mood lively rather than stiff.

The Wine Cellar

Over 1,000 titles. That number alone explains the Wine Spectator accolade, but the list is more than volume – it's curated to match the intensity of charcoal-grilled beef. The sommelier team actively builds wine pairings around the food, as seen in the restaurant's recurring Winemakers Dinners, where visiting producers sit alongside bottles from estates like Joseph Phelps, Terrazas de los Andes, and Ruinart, paired course by course with dishes such as grilled lobster tail with choronsauce, beef tartare with beef garum and yuzu gelée, and Black Angus entrecôte from Greater Omaha.

The Meat Experience

On select Friday evenings, Steak runs "The Meat Experience" – a seven-course tasting menu built around premium cuts, designed by the head chef and matched with a sommelier-selected wine package. The menu shifts each week according to season and inspiration, with no compromises and limited seats. It books out fast.

Sustainability and Vegetarian Options

Despite the steakhouse identity, Steak places real emphasis on sustainability and vegetarian cooking – a balance that reflects a broader Scandinavian sensibility rather than a marketing afterthought. The restaurant also operates gift cards redeemable at its sister restaurant, Paparazzi, and accommodates private parties and events.

For anyone travelling to Vestfold, this is the kind of Scandinavian steakhouse worth planning an evening around.