New York CityRestaurants

Steakhouse restaurants in New York City

  1. A

    STK

    An oddly stylized restaurant, with sleek banquettes, metallic and black decor and one kitschy pair of horns protruding from over the bar, STK bills itself as 'not your daddy's steakhouse.' That's why you'll find salads filled with green melon, avocado, mâche greens and kaffir lime, or blue cheese, vine-ripened tomatoes and smoked bacon, plus organic roast chicken, tuna tartare with pineapple, crispy shallots and plantain chips and scallop seviche. But there's still plenty of what you'd expect: T-bones, skirt steaks, filet mignon etc. Portion sizes can be petite, medium or large, and you can add toppings such as black truffles.

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  2. B

    Sparks

    Get an honest-to-goodness New York steakhouse experience at this classic joint, a former mob hangout that’s been around for nearly 50 years, and still packs ’em in. Rub elbows with red-meat lovers of all stripes and choose your cut: prime sirloin, filet mignon, steak fromage (topped with Roquefort) or medallions of beef, topped with bordelaise sauce. Thick chops of veal and lamb and various seafood options are also on tap, as are heaping portions of character thanks to the skilled career waiters.

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  3. C

    Hill Country

    City slickers have been going gaga for good ol’-fashioned BBQ for a while now, finally able to tell the difference between smoked meats of the Carolinas, Mississippi and various other Southern states. Here it’s all about the sausage, fatty brisket, beef shoulder and pork ribs cooked in the Texas style (the Hill Country is a country area between Austin and San Antonio), plus an array of imaginative side dishes including smoky deviled eggs, baked beans braised with beer, and penne with three cheeses. You can also catch frequent live Texas music acts and Sunday football games on the big screens. A hoppin’ bar stays open till 2am.

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  4. D

    Peter Luger Steakhouse

    Here long before Williamsburg became Slackerville, New York’s most famous steakhouse looks smack out of its 1887 birthday. The sirloin cuts ($43 for single steak, $82 for a two-person one) are juicy and live up to their legend (and don’t the loveably brusque waitstaff in aprons know it), but you’ll need to reserve a month ahead (!) to get a good dinner time. Cash only.

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  5. E

    Blt Steak

    Any steakhouse that sets aside part of its menu just for mushrooms has a lot more going for it than meat - BLT's pays as much attention to its sides as it does the main attraction. The bar is a buzzy, playful place, and the warmly-hued restaurant very relaxing; perfect to digest your slab of porterhouse or big Kobe burger.

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