Rancho Express

Head down to Hilsea and you'll find Rancho Express doing exactly what it says on the tin. This is the kind of place where they take their steaks properly seriously — the sort of spot locals keep coming back to because it does the basics brilliantly and doesn't try to be anything it's not. The no-nonsense approach means you're getting quality beef cooked how you want it, without the pretension or inflated prices that come with some of the fancier joints around Portsmouth. It's got a loyal following for good reason, and the 4.4-star rating reflects that.