Food & Cooking Recipes Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes The 23 Best Side Dishes to Serve with Steak By Lynn Andriani Lynn Andriani Lynn is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 14, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Nico Schinco Truth be told, there are very few side dishes that don't go well with steak. Whatever you're cooking, from filet mignon to rib eye, New York strip to flank or skirt, it's hard to go wrong when it comes to accompaniments. That's because although the steak itself may have incredible richness and depth, it's not such a polarizing flavor that it will truly clash with others. With all that being said, there are some tried and true classic steak sides with an undeniable nostalgia factor. Think: a Wedge Salad, like the one pictured here, Creamed Spinach (or Swiss Chard, as the case may be), Parker House Rolls, or Beefsteak Tomato Salad. These steakhouse sides are familiar and comforting, and we'd be remiss if we didn't include them in this gallery. But there's a whole world of other side dishes out there that do a fantastic job standing up to a meaty main. Scroll through to find a new favorite side dish for your next steak dinner. 01 of 22 Corn-and-Avocado Salad with Goddess Dressing Petrina Tinslay This chopped salad, which has echoes of Cobb and feels a little bit Mexican, too, includes finely diced avocado in the dressing for an extra a creamy texture. It's fantastic over corn, radishes, romaine, and bacon. View Recipe 02 of 22 Asparagus with Blender Hollandaise Ngoc Minh Ngo Asparagus stalks and Hollandaise sauce are a classic pairing, and if you're looking for a splurge-worthy side to stand up to steak, this is it. View Recipe 03 of 22 White-Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes Chris Simpson This recipe for creamy, cheese-topped scalloped potatoes complements just about any main, but it feels particularly perfect with a charred and tender steak. View Recipe 04 of 22 Sauteed Mushrooms with Herbs Johnny Miller Beautifully browned, caramelized mushrooms add fantastic earthy flavor to steak. An extra plus: They're ready in minutes. View Recipe 05 of 22 Brussels Sprouts with Dill Butter Fresh dill, lemon, and butter brighten up Brussels sprouts, making this side dish a terrific option if you want something light and fresh. View Recipe 06 of 22 Broccolini with Peperoncini Paola + Murray These grassy, sweet, and garlicky crisp-tender stems of broccolini go nicely with steak, and their gorgeous green hue brings a pop of color to the table. View Recipe 07 of 22 Baby Carrots with Spring Onions John Kernick Another good-looking side, these baby carrots are cooked in a white-wine-and-butter sauce and served with spring onions. View Recipe 08 of 22 Easy Roasted Vegetables Marcus Nilsson The trick to cooking different vegetables uniformly is making sure to cut them optimally. Denser vegetables, like potatoes and carrots, should be a little smaller than ones with more water, like zucchini. View Recipe 09 of 22 Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Linda Pugliese You can make this no-knead herbed garlic bread a day in advance, but the pillowy loaves are even better warm from the oven. View Recipe 10 of 22 Radicchio Salad with Chopped-Lemon Dressing Justin Walker Finely chopped lemon mixed with grainy mustard, sugar, and olive oil makes a stellar dressing for this radicchio-and-mint salad. View Recipe 11 of 22 Iceberg Wedges with Creamy Blue-Cheese Dressing David M. Russell This is a classic salad to accompany a good steak. Revel in the contrast and complexity of the rich blue-cheese dressing against the crunch of the iceberg. View Recipe 12 of 22 Caramelized Pears and Red Onions The deep, mellow sweetness of this sheet-pan side dish plays right into the meaty umami flavor of a rich steak dinner. View Recipe 13 of 22 Creamed Swiss Chard Johnny Miller Swiss chard swaps in for the typical spinach in this dish, giving this creamy classic side a more distinctive chew. View Recipe 14 of 22 Parker House Rolls These buttery classics are a delicious throwback to the steak dinners of yore. View Recipe 15 of 22 Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots For a nice, light accompaniment to steak, nothing beats the fresh crunch of green beans. The addition of caramelized shallots adds a touch of decadence. View Recipe 16 of 22 Big Martha's Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese Johnny Miller Cream cheese is the secret ingredient in Martha's mother's mashed potatoes, another classic side for a steak. View Recipe 17 of 22 Corn on the Cob with Cilantro-Lime Butter Pair your steak with this simple side for a light, bright, yet flavor-packed finish. View Recipe 18 of 22 Beefsteak Tomato Salad Pull this fuss-free salad together in 15 minutes. The bold and bright flavors of the ripe tomatoes are just right for balancing the richness of steak. View Recipe 19 of 22 Baked Potatoes with Sauteed Mushrooms and Yogurt Antonis Achilleos Mushrooms and yogurt mingle with the fluffy potato flesh for a side that's light yet satisfying. View Recipe 20 of 22 Tomatoes and Peppers Stuffed with Basmati Rice and Kale Spices, aromatics, dried fruit, and nuts bake together for a nutrient-rich and earthy side accompaniment to steak. View Recipe 21 of 22 Green Bean and Yellow Pepper Salad Crisp and colorful, this refreshing salad has a bite thanks to thinly sliced red onion and red wine vinegar. View Recipe 22 of 22 Polenta-Stuffed Peppers There's an underlying sweetness shared by the polenta and peppers in this side that enhances the savory lusciousness of a well-seared steak. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit