A boneless beefsteak cut from the top loin muscle from the short loin, which is the most tender portion of the beef. Strip steak is very tender and full of flavor and is best when grilled, broiled, or pan-fried. Strip steak is known by various names depending on the area of the country it is marketed. Some of the familiar names for strip steak include boneless top loin steak, New York strip steak, Ambassador steak, Kansas City steak, strip loin steak, veiny steak, hotel style steak, and boneless club steak.