Best ever was hands down was in the Puerto Market in Montevideo, Uruguay. Cooked right in front of me over a wood fire. Started with a "grilled cheese" which was literally a hunk of provolone grilled until it melted then tossed on a plate and seasoned with some oregano. Easily a top 3 meal in my life.

In the US my favorite steak has to be Murray's in Minneapolis. Recommend by my father from a meal he ate there 20+ years ago. Have gone twice in 2020 and 2021 it really is that good.

If you are in New York City and want a totally different steak house experience I would recommend trying Skirt Steak on 29th and 6th. Interesting concept and very good value for what you are getting.