The origin of Wagyu beef is a story fit for a foodie fairy tale.

Wagyu, however, goes a step further.

So you’ve got the option to feel good about spending $24 per ounce to treat yourself.

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Naturally, high-end steakhouses spend more for Wagyu to go a cut above the norm.

Here are 10 chains that serve the best Wagyu beef in the country.

Instead, it’s an experience of epic proportions.

Fogo de chao wagyu ny strip

Fogo de Chao

What Is Wagyu Beef, and What Makes It So Expensive?

The steakhouse focuses on rigorous and meticulous sourcing practices, which results in winning Wagyu options.

Wagyu plays a big, beefy role in that.

steak 48 Australian Wagyu Filet

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It’s used for carpaccio, and it comes as a 12-ounce Diamantina filet from Queensland, Australia.

Smith & Wollensky 44 oz. Tomahawk Ribeye

Smith & Wollensky

Wagyu steak at Morton’s the Steakhouse

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NY Steak Tasting

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Japanese A5 wagyu at Del Frisco’s

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Mastro’s 40 oz. Wagyu Tomahawk

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rare society wagyu tri tip

Rare Society

joe’s seafood, prime Steak & stone crab steak

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