At A Glance

The 5 Steaks: Cut, Size & Price Guide

Cheesecake Factory USDA Choice steaks range from $31.50 to $42.50 across 5 charbroiled cuts. Steaks are trimmed fresh on site, grilled over high flame to requested doneness, and served with scratch mashed potatoes and fresh green beans, yielding 57 to 86 grams of protein.

Signature Selection Steak Diane $42.50 / black peppercorn wine sauce
Price Range $31.50 – $42.50 5 USDA Choice charbroiled cuts
Calorie Spread 840 – 1,530 Cal Charbroiled over high flame
Lowest Calorie Pick Filet Mignon 840 calories / center-cut beef filet
Highest Protein Yield Grilled Rib-Eye Steak 86g protein / mash & green beans
Most Affordable Cut Steak Frites $31.50 / french fries & herb butter
Macronutrient Data

Steak Nutrition: Calories by Cut

Cheesecake Factory steaks contain between 840 and 1,530 calories per plate, with fat counts ranging from 38g to 90g and carbohydrates spanning 56g to 132g. Diners seeking high protein can select Grilled Rib-Eye or Steak Diane for 86g protein.
Steak Cut Beef Cut Type Price Calories Protein Total Fat Carbohydrates Sodium
Carne Asada Steak Sirloin Medallions $41.50 1290 cal 57g 61g 132g 2,350mg
Filet Mignon Tenderloin Center-Cut $39.95 840 cal 67g 38g 56g 1,420mg
Grilled Rib-Eye Steak USDA Choice Rib-Eye $34.95 1360 cal 86g 88g 57g 1,680mg
Steak Diane Beef Medallions $42.50 1150 cal 86g 65g 57g 2,460mg
Steak Frites Charbroiled Rib-Eye $31.50 1530 cal 58g 90g 121g 2,780mg
Culinary Analysis

Filet Mignon vs Rib-Eye: Which Cut Is Worth It?

Filet Mignon offers supreme tenderness with lower fat, while Rib-Eye and Steak Diane provide richer marbling with robust wine sauces.
Tender Lean vs. Mushroom Glaze

Filet Mignon vs. Steak Diane

Filet Mignon ($39.95) delivers center-cut tenderness at 840 calories with 67g protein. Steak Diane ($42.50) sautés medallions in black peppercorn and Madeira wine reduction with 86g protein.

Flame Char vs. Parisian Frites

Grilled Rib-Eye vs. Steak Frites

Grilled Rib-Eye ($34.95) serves a thick choice steak with green beans and mashed potatoes (86g protein). Steak Frites ($31.50) pairs rib-eye with red wine sauce, herb butter, and parmesan fries.

Ranchero Medallions vs. Classic Filet

Carne Asada vs. Filet Mignon

Carne Asada ($41.50) tops sirloin medallions with peppers, onions, cilantro, and ranchero sauce with rice and corn. Filet Mignon ($39.95) presents classic steakhouse plating with buttered mashed potatoes.

Kitchen Modifications

Can You Get Gluten-Free Steaks at The Cheesecake Factory?

Keto & Low-Carb Swaps

Filet Mignon and Rib-Eye provide zero-carb carnivore proteins. Substitute mashed potatoes for double grilled asparagus from the side dishes to keep total carbohydrates under 5 grams.

Gluten-Friendly Preparations

Order steaks plain charbroiled with butter or garlic salt rather than flour-thickened sauces. Commercial kitchen guidelines for gluten safety are outlined on the gluten-free menu.

Butter Adjustments

Request steaks seasoned lightly without added finishing butter or have wine sauces served on the side, enabling precise control over sodium and saturated fat.

Portion Sizing

Are Cheesecake Factory Steak Portions Big Enough to Share?

Cheesecake Factory steaks feature generous 8- to 12-ounce raw-weight choice beef cuts paired with full dinner sides, priced from $31.50 to $42.50. Pricing is notably lower than standalone steakhouses, where sides are sold à la carte.

Because dinner steak entrées include complimentary scratch mashed potatoes and fresh green beans, guests avoid the typical $12 to $16 side fees charged by traditional steakhouse restaurants.

When ordering through delivery platforms, kitchens place steaks in foil-lined containers that insulate the beef during transit while venting steam to preserve seared crusts.

Common Queries

Cheesecake Factory Steaks FAQs

Steak Diane features tender beef medallions seasoned with cracked black peppercorns and sautéed with mushrooms in a rich Madeira wine sauce.

The dish is served with scratch mashed potatoes and grilled sweet onions for $42.50, delivering 86 grams of protein and 1,150 calories.

The Cheesecake Factory serves USDA Choice beef across all steak entrées.

Kitchen culinary teams receive fresh, never-frozen beef loins that line butchers hand-trim into individual steaks and medallions prior to flame-broiling on dedicated char-grills.

Filet Mignon provides the lowest calorie count among steak entrées at 840 calories per plate.

The center-cut tenderloin is exceptionally lean, delivering 67 grams of protein with only 38 grams of fat alongside scratch mashed potatoes and green beans for $39.95.

Yes, all steaks are charbroiled to guest specifications from rare to well-done.

Line cooks sear beef over high-temperature flame broilers to lock in juices and achieve cross-hatch grill marks, resting steaks before plating.

Yes, Plain Grilled Rib-Eye and Filet Mignon are gluten-free when prepared without wine reduction sauces or flour-thickened gravies.

Diners should notify servers of celiac disease so steaks are grilled on sanitized sections with dedicated tongs, referencing the gluten-free menu.

Steak Frites features a charbroiled rib-eye steak topped with garlic-herb butter and red wine reduction sauce, served alongside grilled sweet onions and a generous basket of parmesan french fries for $31.50.

The bistro-style dish supplies 58 grams of protein and 1,530 calories.

Yes, guests can substitute standard sides like mashed potatoes or french fries for any side on the menu.

Upgrades to grilled asparagus, sweet potato fries, or mac & cheese from the side dishes menu can be ordered directly through servers.

Carne Asada Steak uses hand-trimmed choice beef medallions sautéed with sweet bell peppers, red onions, and fresh cilantro in a creamy ranchero sauce.

The Mexican-style steak platter is served with fresh corn and white rice for $41.50, delivering 57 grams of protein.