"Medina's SETA-winning mall steakhouse with an all-you-can-eat salad bar at SAR 59. Bring the family after a day at the Prophet's Mosque."
About The Steak House
The all-you-can-eat soup-and-salad bar runs SAR 59 and is the reason families fill the room on a Friday. The Steak House is a Saudi chain, and its Medina branch sits on the third floor of Al Rashid Mega Mall, at the food-court level off King Abdullah Road. It is not fine dining and does not claim to be: it is a dependable American steakhouse in a holy city short on them, a place to feed a group well after the evening prayer without a reservation or a dress code. For what we check before recommending any room, see our guide to the seven signs of a great restaurant.
The Kitchen
There is no name chef here, and none is needed. The Steak House is a Saudi restaurant group that has run for years on a simple promise: cook a steak properly and let people eat as much salad as they want. The Medina kitchen does steaks to order, from a sirloin to a heavier cut, alongside burgers and grilled chicken for the table that did not come for beef.
The draw is the all-you-can-eat soup-and-salad bar at SAR 59, with house soups at SAR 29, and most regulars build a meal around it with a steak on the side. Budget roughly SAR 120 to SAR 160 a head for a steak, a trip to the bar and a soft drink, which is fair for the quality in a city where good beef is scarce.
The chain has won the Saudi Excellence in Tourism Award more than once, the country's national hospitality prize, and the Medina branch ranks fifth of 63 restaurants in the city on Tripadvisor, on a 4.0 average across 89 reviews. The room is dry, like every kitchen in Medina, so plan on a fresh juice or a soft drink with the meat.
The Room
The Steak House occupies a corner of the third-floor food court inside Al Rashid Mega Mall, and the setting is exactly that: a mall dining room, bright and functional rather than romantic. There is a main room and a separate family section, where the salad bar sits and where groups with children are seated. Lighting is full and even, the sound level is busy at the prayer-adjacent peaks, and tables are close in the food-court style. There is no dress code, no alcohol and no music to speak of. Seating is generous and turns over fast, so a group rarely waits long for a table.
Not for
Not for a romantic dinner or a quiet date. This is a bright food-court room inside a shopping mall, with close tables, no alcohol and children at the next table.
Frequently Asked
Is The Steak House worth it?
Yes, for what it is: a reliable steak in a city with few good options. The Steak House ranks fifth of 63 restaurants in Medina on Tripadvisor and has won the Saudi Excellence in Tourism Award, and the SAR 59 all-you-can-eat salad bar makes it strong value for a family. Do not expect fine dining; expect a good steak and a full table.
How hard is it to book The Steak House?
It is walk-in only and rarely needs a booking. The Medina branch is on the third floor of Al Rashid Mega Mall and seats large groups fast, so the main wait is during the rush right after evening prayer. Come before Isha or well after to skip the queue. For a big group, phone +966 14 835 8185 ahead to flag your numbers.
What is the dress code at The Steak House?
There is no dress code. This is a family steakhouse in a shopping-mall food court, so modest everyday dress in line with Medina's norms is all that is expected. Thobes, abayas and casual Western clothing all fit the room. There is no jacket requirement and no expectation beyond the modest dress standard observed across the city.
What is the average meal price at The Steak House?
Budget roughly SAR 120 to SAR 160 per person for a steak, the salad bar and a soft drink. The all-you-can-eat soup-and-salad bar on its own is SAR 59 and house soups are SAR 29, so a lighter meal costs much less. There is no alcohol, which keeps the final bill lower than a comparable steakhouse elsewhere.
Is The Steak House good for families?
Yes, families are the core of its trade. There is a dedicated family section where the salad bar sits and where groups with children are seated, no reservation is needed, and the menu has burgers and grilled chicken for younger diners. It is the standard group stop after evening prayer at the Prophet's Mosque, a short drive away.
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Practical Information
AddressThird Floor, Al Rashid Mega Mall, King Abdullah Rd, Shadhah, Medina
NeighbourhoodAl Rashid Mega Mall (food court)
CuisineAmerican steakhouse
Average spendFrom SAR 59 (salad bar) · ~SAR 120–160 pp
Dress codeNo code · modest dress
ReservationWalk-in
Tripadvisor4.0 · #5 of 63 in Medina
AwardsSaudi Excellence in Tourism Award
DietarySalad bar and grilled chicken; vegetarian options at the bar
