By Rachel Feinblatt By Rachel Feinblatt | December 19, 2024 | Food & Drink, Feature, Guides,
Lucky’s is the latest and greatest addition to the New York City steakhouse scene.
These New York City steakhouses are heating up the local culinary scene, offering a rare treat.
363 Greenwich St. / 212.226.4736 / Website
A gem in the LDV Hospitality crown, American Cut offers classic cuts in an iconic setting. The menu features elevated steakhouse favorites with a modern twist, including chili lobster, pastrami ribeye, and the 40 oz. Tomahawk chop flambé. Under the direction of founder and president John Meadow, the restaurant delivers a perfect blend of grit and glamour on every plate.
105 Hudson St. / 646.663.6050 / Website
Urban sophistication meets steak perfection at Beefbar, serving as the restaurant’s first location in the States. An essential stop for steak lovers, executive chefs Thierry Paludetto and Peter Jin create a myriad of metropolitan meat marvels, whether it be 45 days of dry-aged beef, American Wagyu or grilled black Angus beef.
9 E. 1st St. / 212.460.5255 / Website
Sophisticated dining with a side of New York charm, Bowery Meat Company serves steaks as iconic as the city itself. The brainchild of Mercer Street Hospitality, 30-day dry-aged Prime steaks, American Wagyu and A5 Japanese Wagyu are the ultimate recipe for success. Savor the moment with Sunday Supper, boasting a four-course prix-fixe meal to create a quintessential New York steakhouse experience.
99 E. 52 St. / 212.254.3000 / Website
Major Food Group brings the heat with The Grill, an American midcentury steakhouse located in the iconic Seagram Building. Preceding the New York steakhouse tradition, the restaurant honors the culinary practices and designs of the past while focusing on a diverse menu that includes both land and sea offerings. Elevate the typical steakhouse experience with the trolley service, where prime rib embodies the restaurant group’s culinary craftsmanship.
Pier 17, 89 South St. / 212.280.4600 / Website
With a portfolio that includes Bar Primi, Locanda Verde and The Dutch, it’s safe to say NoHo Hospitality has wined and dined you. At the heart of their offerings is Carne Mare, where the gold standard of steak in the Big Apple is reflected in its 45-oz. 45-day dry-aged porterhouse and 12-oz. gorgonzola-cured Wagyu striploin. As a staple in The Seaport, Carne Mare represents the very best of New York’s rich dining tradition.
16 W. 22nd St. / 212.401.7886 / Website
A carnivore’s paradise in the heart of the city, COTE combines the social aspect of Korean barbecue with the American steakhouse ethos to create a unique dining experience. Guests can indulge like never before in high-quality USDA Prime beef complemented by innovative cocktails and a wine list boasting over 1200 labels. Heating up the culinary scene with gold-rimmed Shinpo grills, the experience is enhanced by the space’s dark and intimate interior design.
318 Park Ave. S / 212.597.9155 / Website
World-renowned chef Daniel Boulud has done it again with his first steakhouse, La Tête d’Or by Daniel in Flatiron. The gorgeous space is a take on the classic NYC steakhouse with a French flair, resulting in an indulgent menu full of steakhouse favorites elevated with premium ingredients and perfectly flavorful sauces. Expect to find plenty of beef steaks, seafood plateaus, veal and lamb chops, and a whole grilled lobster. To match, the exceptional wine list celebrates the rich, bold reds of France, California, and Italy. Rockwell Group imbued the space with plush velvets, deep blue tones and dark woods for a comfortable finish within the expansive dining room.
224 Lafayette St. / 917.781.0730 / Website
Making its debut in New York City’s steakhouse scene, Lucky’s has expanded its grill empire from Malibu and Montecito to Manhattan. This East Coast venture offers a sophisticated atmosphere infused with a touch of history, featuring over two decades of tradition in serving aged USDA prime steaks and chops alongside a delectable selection of sides. With only fifty seats and a private dining room, this intimate steakhouse experience is brought to us by hospitality expert Gene Montesano.
10 Columbus Circle / 212.823.9500 / Website
In the food haven of New York City, one name stands out among its reservations: Porter House Bar and Grill. The restaurant provides the ultimate visual feast, where prime steaks are complemented by unobstructed views overlooking Columbus Circle and Central Park. Whether you prefer the chili-rubbed boneless ribeye or the USDA Prime Dry Aged Porterhouse, these succulent selections embody the essence of New York dining.
835 6th Ave. / Website
This Chelsea hot spot redefines the traditional steakhouse experience, making every hearty meal succulent, sizzling and straightforward. Offering a true taste of the city’s culinary prowess, the restaurant’s set-course menu includes its namesake skirt steak served with peppercorn bearnaise and field greens, accompanied by unlimited handmade fries. This culinary cornerstone offers more than just steaks, where vegetarians can indulge in a cauliflower steak upon request.
Multiple locations / Website
Twice the pleasure awaits at STK Steakhouse’s Midtown and Meatpacking locations, where steak is elevated to an art form. Sizzling with the spirit of the city, each of STK’s steaks—whether opting for medium, large or its wagyu selection—is undoubtedly a cut above the rest. With prime cuts galore and a vibrant atmosphere enhanced by a DJ-curated soundtrack, STK embodies the epitome of urban indulgence.
Photography by: PHOTOS: BY ANEURY CAMILO; BY NICK SOLARES; COURTESY OF AMERICAN CUT/ LDV HOSPITALITY; COURTESY OF COTE KOREAN STEAKHOUSE; BY EVAN SUNG; BY BRIANA BALDUCCI; COURTESY OF PORTER HOUSE