Experience AZ is a bi-annual guide to the best places to eat, play, stay and visit when living in Arizona or traveling to Arizona. Here are 10 Arizona steakhouses to try, as featured in Experience AZ.

DC Steakhouse

Things to know: Downtown Chandler (DC) Steakhouse stands out as a leading steakhouse restaurant, bubbling with rave reviews of delightful dining experiences. Patrons love the always-great food, with standouts of tender, juicy, and flavorful filets and perfectly cooked steaks. Beyond steaks, the restaurant serves a wide variety of excellent appetizers and even a claims-to-be-must-try lemon chicken. DC Steakhouse clearly stands as a beloved dining landmark, famous for its top-notch steak and seafood offerings and exceptional service.

Don’t miss: Having worked for family-run restaurants his entire life, Wisconsin native Dean Laplant opened Downtown Chandler Steak House in October 2010 with the goal of bringing families and friends together over terrific food, superb wine and impeccable service. Laplant brings that meat-and-potatoes midwestern experience to DC Steakhouse. When you order any entree from the menu, you always get bread, a salad and your choice of potatoes (thin french fries, pepper sweet potato fries or a loaded baked potato). Plus, all of DC Steakhouse steaks are served with savory sautéed mushrooms.

Information: dc-steakhouse.com

Hearth ‘61

Mountain Shadows’ steakhouse offers a selection of delicious beef, lamb, fish, flatbreads, cocktails and more.

Information: mountainshadows.com/dining/hearth 

J&G Steakhouse

J&G Steakhouse offers a sophisticated menu of steakhouse classics as interpreted by Michelin-starred chef, Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

Information: jgsteakhousescottsdale.com

Le Âme

Le Âme is an elegant steakhouse nestled in the soul of The Global Ambassador that will transport you to the heart of France.

Information: globalambassadorhotel.com/restaurants/leame

Lincoln, a JW Steakhouse

Lincoln’s menu boasts hand-cut Prime butcher’s steaks perfectly seared at 1,200 degrees in the Valley’s only Josper Charcoal Oven from Spain.

Information: lincolnrestaurantpv.com

Maple & Ash

An innovative take on the traditional steakhouse, Maple & Ash mixes modern aesthetic with authentic service to serve the finest wood-fired steaks and seafood.

Information: mapleandash.com

Mastro’s Steakhouse

Mastro’s is recognized for its combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine and elegant yet energetic atmosphere.

Information: mastrosrestaurants.com

Morton’s The Steakhouse

Morton’s steakhouse is widely regarded as the best place for prime steak anywhere.

Information: mortons.com

Steak 44

Offering an unparalleled fine dining experience, Steak 44 serves USDA Prime Grade beef, fresh seafood, unique side dishes and has a 3,000-bottle wine vault.

Information: steak44.com

STK Steakhouse

STK Steakhouse is an upscale restaurant and lounge that sits opens along the Scottsdale Waterfront in Old Town.

Information: stksteakhouse.com