After wrapping our roundup of the r egion’s must-visit dive bars , we swung hard in the opposite direction — sharpening our knives and digging into the best steakhouses in the Northeast.

Medium rare, juicy and smothered with truffle butter — when a steak is good, it's really good .

Imagine a bone-in tomahawk, dripping with béarnaise, or a few decadent ounces of luxurious A5 wagyu. The coveted protein, properly prepared, can be euphoric.

With fancy holiday dinner season on the horizon, then, we — the USA Today Co. food writers in the Northeast — have pooled our expertise to help you find the best.

Bardea Steak | Wilmington, Delaware

Details : 608 N. Market St., Wilmington; bardeasteak.com Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!

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