NYC Steakhouse
March 13, 2010 8:36 AM Subscribe
Good NYC steakhouse (that's not Gallagher's)
Looking to go to a good NYC steakhouse tonight that's not Gallagher's (bad experience there last year). Any great recommendations/places you love? We're a party of 5 and near MSG but willing to go within a reasonable distance.
Looking to go to a good NYC steakhouse tonight that's not Gallagher's (bad experience there last year). Any great recommendations/places you love? We're a party of 5 and near MSG but willing to go within a reasonable distance.
Peter Luger is pretty decent.
posted by jeffamaphone at 8:52 AM on March 13, 2010
posted by jeffamaphone at 8:52 AM on March 13, 2010
Peter Luger may be our national monument to meat. I third it.
posted by drpynchon at 8:55 AM on March 13, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by drpynchon at 8:55 AM on March 13, 2010 [1 favorite]
i too love peter luger, but considering that it's a) peter luger and b) saturday night, you'll probably not be able to make a reservation for a party your size given such short notice.
posted by lia at 9:08 AM on March 13, 2010
posted by lia at 9:08 AM on March 13, 2010
Peter Luger, by a mile. They will sometimes have last-minute availability at early times (5:00-ish) or late ones (11:00-ish), but it will be tough to get something this weekend.
I haven't been, but Ben and Jack's Steakhouse is apparently a Luger clone (owned by former waiters from that hallowed hall) with two locations in Manhattan and a bad website which plays silly music:
http://www.benandjackssteakhouse.com/
Craft Steak (10th Ave. at 15th) is too expensive, but is quite good and has far more variety in cuts and types of beef than the (perfect) Luger porterhouse.
Do not under any circumstance go to Homestead.
posted by micturator at 9:11 AM on March 13, 2010
I haven't been, but Ben and Jack's Steakhouse is apparently a Luger clone (owned by former waiters from that hallowed hall) with two locations in Manhattan and a bad website which plays silly music:
http://www.benandjackssteakhouse.com/
Craft Steak (10th Ave. at 15th) is too expensive, but is quite good and has far more variety in cuts and types of beef than the (perfect) Luger porterhouse.
Do not under any circumstance go to Homestead.
posted by micturator at 9:11 AM on March 13, 2010
Near MSG? You want Keens Steakhouse.
posted by dfriedman at 9:17 AM on March 13, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by dfriedman at 9:17 AM on March 13, 2010 [1 favorite]
Chowhound had a lively discussion on this topic. Luger's was far from unanimous.
posted by dzot at 9:20 AM on March 13, 2010
posted by dzot at 9:20 AM on March 13, 2010
Oh its too bad I didn't see this sooner. There are so many decent steak houses in NYC, problem with all of them would have been the same regarding getting in at a good time. My favorite is Quality Meats, but there is also Bobby Vans, Jordan's, Sparks, Smith and Wollensky, Del Friscos, and the list goes on. Midtown business men love steak houses, so I've been dragged to a few too many. They are all similarly priced and the wine lists obnoxious (but fabulous if you are on an expense account!).
posted by getmetoSF at 9:20 AM on March 13, 2010
posted by getmetoSF at 9:20 AM on March 13, 2010
Does it have to be a traditional steak house? There are some really excellent Argentinian steak houses in NYC you might want to consider.
posted by cazoo at 9:52 AM on March 13, 2010
posted by cazoo at 9:52 AM on March 13, 2010
We were at Keen's last night, and it was delicious. If you can get into Smith & Wollensky, though, do that!
posted by roomthreeseventeen at 10:16 AM on March 13, 2010
posted by roomthreeseventeen at 10:16 AM on March 13, 2010
Strip House was upgraded to two stars this week by The New York Times, but I have not eaten there.
posted by Frank Grimes at 10:20 AM on March 13, 2010
posted by Frank Grimes at 10:20 AM on March 13, 2010
Strip House is great. Excellent meat, refined touches to their sides.
Peter Luger's porterhouse is the single best piece of meat I've had in NYC, possibly anywhere. Though it's very out of the way for you (a car will be required, both ways), and weekend service can be a bit... trying.
posted by mkultra at 12:02 PM on March 13, 2010
Peter Luger's porterhouse is the single best piece of meat I've had in NYC, possibly anywhere. Though it's very out of the way for you (a car will be required, both ways), and weekend service can be a bit... trying.
posted by mkultra at 12:02 PM on March 13, 2010
The whole point of Keen's is to be a good steakhouse near MSG. With neither the Rangers or Knicks at home tonight you should have no problem.
posted by MattD at 12:51 PM on March 13, 2010
posted by MattD at 12:51 PM on March 13, 2010
It's a bit downtown from MSG, necessitating a short cab ride to Greenwich Village, but 3 days ago, the NYT gave Strip House 2 stars. From the review, I gather that the meat, and basic sides were even better than that rating.
Personally, I'd take the cab ride, and the chance.
posted by paulsc at 1:51 PM on March 13, 2010
Personally, I'd take the cab ride, and the chance.
posted by paulsc at 1:51 PM on March 13, 2010
Strip House is great.
Ben Benson's isn't too far away from you (52nd St.).
posted by sad_otter at 2:17 PM on March 13, 2010
Ben Benson's isn't too far away from you (52nd St.).
posted by sad_otter at 2:17 PM on March 13, 2010
Nthing Peter Luger being awesome, though nowhere near MSG. Benjamin Steakhouse is owned by former PL staff and is quite tasty - and they carry the famous schlag...mmmm......
Also worth checking out: Sparks, Capital Grille, Bobby Vans, The Palm.
posted by melissasaurus at 2:54 PM on March 13, 2010
Also worth checking out: Sparks, Capital Grille, Bobby Vans, The Palm.
posted by melissasaurus at 2:54 PM on March 13, 2010
CraftSteak was awesome, but they're no more; Tom Colicchio runs a different restaurant there now.
posted by troywestfield at 4:26 PM on March 13, 2010
posted by troywestfield at 4:26 PM on March 13, 2010
Keens. One of the oldest restaurants in NY, a beautiful space, great steak, and an excellent Scotch list.
posted by swngnmonk at 4:33 PM on March 13, 2010
posted by swngnmonk at 4:33 PM on March 13, 2010
A few people mentioned it in longer lists, but I'd like to highlight Sparks: the best I've had. Wow.
posted by bah213 at 8:06 AM on March 14, 2010
posted by bah213 at 8:06 AM on March 14, 2010
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posted by youcancallmeal at 8:37 AM on March 13, 2010