Birthdays. Engagements. Going away. Coming home. Engagement parties. These events should all be celebrated-- and how else, but with a crispy slab of steak, right? Right.
So, did you get a raise? Did you propose? Did your cousin just decide to move to New York City?
All of the above scenarios are worthy of a nice celebration, and a hearty, meat-filled dinner at a NYC steakhouse.
But not just any New York City steakhouse. We're talking about the cream of the crop. The most delicious ones. The most tender. The most mouth-watering. And that's where we come in.
So all you carnivores, listen up. We've gone ahead and picked out the best steakhouses in NYC (in no particular order, that is).
Now go ahead 'n treat yo self.
Peter Luger Steakhouse (178 Broadway - Brooklyn)
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This famous dinner establishment was opened as a café, billiards and bowling alley in 1887-- by none other than Peter Luger. Sol Forman bought the restaurant after Luger's death in 1950, and the Forman family has been perfecting their steak recipe ever since.
Peter Luger is undoubtedly one of the top steakhouses in NYC and one of the finest in the U.S., ensured by their meticulous cooking and selecting methods. Their steaks are crafted using only USDA prime beef, which is often less than 2% graded beef cattle.
Prior to serving, their steak is kept in carefully regulated conditions, aged, butchered, trimmed, and brought to the kitchen for broiling.
This steakhouse is certainly pricey, but worth it, as Peter Luger's bring customer service to a whole new level. One caveat: they only take cash, so hit up the ATM before you dine.
As for sides? Well, we'd definitely suggest going for the creamed spinach and the German potatoes. Peter Luger also has a location in Great Neck on Long Island, if you ever find yourself out that way and hungry.
Keens Steakhouse (72 West 36th Street)
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Before 1885, Keens was part of the Lambs Club, a famous theater and literary group founded in London. In 1885, Keens Chophouse opened independently under Albert Keen's ownership. Then, in 1905, actress Lillie Langtry sued Keens for denying her access to the men-only premises, and won.
She famously swept into Keens in a feathered boa right after winning her trial and ordered their famous mutton chops.
Today, Keens is the sole survivor of the Herald Square Theater District. And they still serve their magnificent, gigantic mutton chops.
If you go to Keens and chow down on mutton chops, they'll probably be one of the best pieces of meat you'll ever consume. Their New York Sirloin and Prime Rib also deserve a tip of our hats.
The decor in Keens is fabulous, as smoking pipes cover the ceiling to commemorate the Pipe Club, whose members included Teddy Roosevelt and Babe Ruth.
Sparks (210 East 46th Street)
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If you love fine wine with your steak, Sparks should be where your stage your next big feast. Their award-winning wine list is dizzyingly comprehensive and specially curated to taste amazing with your slab of steak.
Their crunchy potatoes are extremely delectable, and Sparks serves one of the best editions of prime sirloin in the entire city. They also have a specialty side of delicious sautéed onions.
This is a sometimes loud and rowdy steakhouse, and an excellent spot for your upcoming celebration. But just book it. You won't regret it.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse (various NYC locations)
Chef Wolfgang Swiener spent decades as the head waiter at Peter Luger's. He then duplicated Peter Luger's by founding Wolfgang's with his own extraordinary touch.
Wolfgang's steak definitely makes the cut, serving massive porterhouses that are perfectly charred, tender, and delicious. They're served on an angled plate which accumulates juices, butter, and fat in which you can drench your steak to make it taste extra fantastic.
With locations in Times Square, Midtown East, TriBeca, and Park Avenue, there are plenty of opportunities for you to fill your stomach with this phenomenal class of NYC steak.
Strip House (13 East 12th Street)
Hungry? Excellent. Strip House is perfect for you.
Famous for their massive strip steaks with a pile of potatoes cooked in duck fat on the side, and their intimate, romantic decor, Strip House is your go-to spot for your next celebratory occasion.
The single cut strip steak at Strip House is more than enough to satiate any hungry diner. Their filet is tender, and cooked with a gently salted crust on top, which will send an explosion of flavor rattling through your brain.
Also, their 24 layer cake is among the finest specimens of chocolate cake in the entire city.
Twenty. Four. Layer. Cake.
,Benjamin Steakhouse (52 East 41st Street)
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Bottom line, this steak will change your life.
The waitstaff is friendly and knowledgeable, the creamed spinach is extra green, and each slab of steak is sizzled flawlessly. The ambiance isn't all that shabby either, welcoming their guests with an old world charm and into elegant dining space.
Their rib-eye is the perfect combination of crispy and tender. The porterhouse is buttery and delicious, and their filet mignon is perfectly seared, perfectly seasoned, and, well, impeccable.
Benjamin Steakhouse is only going to offer you the best dining experience, using only the highest quality USDA prime beef, and carefully dry-aging every cut in handcrafted aging boxes for 28 days, which produces a succulent concentration of flavor.
Old Homestead (56 9th Avenue)
Serving the finest cuts of steak in NYC for over a century, Old Homestead is perfect for your next anniversary, birthday, or spontaneous night out.
Old Homestead's Kobe Burger is one of the best burgers in all of NYC. Their cocktail shrimp are huge, and their Truffle Mac and Cheese will make you swoon.
The staff is delightful, and their one-of-a-kind filet mignon burgers are as delicious as any burger in the universe. As for their steak, we suggest the ribeye, which Old Homestead cooks and flavors scrupulously.
Old Homestead also has equally delicious locations in Atlantic City and Las Vegas for you to visit, if you're ever gambling in those cities and want to feel right at home.
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse (1221 6th Avenue)
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This luxurious, three-story restaurant is smack-dab in the heart of Midtown. You'll dine beside breathtaking, floor-to-ceiling windows with views of 6th Avenue and Rockefeller Center.
You'll also be treated to delicious steak, a world-class wine program, and exceptional hospitality. Del Frisco's serves the best lobster mac and cheese you'll ever taste, and luscious potatoes au gratin. Their bread is warmed and served with sweet, whipped butter, and delicious brussels sprouts.
And their steak is pretty much perfect, seasoned and cooked to produce an outstanding taste. Trouble deciding? You can order Del Frisco's steak trio, served with three different crusts: truffle butter, gorgonzola, and lobster hollandaise.
BLT Prime (111 East 22nd Street)
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This enchanting steak joint in Gramercy Park does not disappoint.
Their porterhouse is dry aged for 28-days and painstakingly prepared for your dining pleasure. Their popovers, which are served at the beginning of your meal flaky, hot, and delicious, will be the subject of all your subsequent fantasies.
BLT Prime's menu is dominated by beef, and is organized by category and corresponded with amazing, complementary sauces like their famous BLT steak sauce, peppercorn, or béarnaise.
They also offer seating in their charming outdoor café on 22nd Street.
Smith & Wollensky (797 3rd Avenue)
Smith & Wollensky specializes in a filet mignon that's succulent and full of flavor. It's crispy and seared on the outside, and rare and juicy in the center.
Their lump crab cakes are stuffed with huge chunks of crabmeat, and their cheesecake is enormous, served on a chilled plate, and sweetened to perfection.
Do you hate when your onion rings are too greasy?
Smith & Wollensky solved that problem, serving onion rings that are incredibly crispy and amazingly not greasy. Might we also recommend you finish off your celebration with their delectable coconut cake? We definitely do.
Minetta Tavern (113 MacDougal Street)
Sure, sure. Minetta Tavern is famous for their Black Label Burger. But where's it really at when it comes to this gem?
Well, our little secret is that it's really Minetta Tavern's New York Strip that'll leave you unspeakably satisfied. Their Cote de Bouef with roasted bone marrow will be more perfection than you've ever consumed in one sitting.
And one sparkling aspect about this steak joint is its specially curated cocktails, which are what really make it shine compared to other restaurants of its kind.
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