DeStefano's Steakhouse Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Some of the finest cooked steaks. Both the New York strip and filet mignonette were both exceptional."
• "The BEST steak on the east coast."
• "The steaks are so greatly prepared, that you don't need a steak knife... It's like cutting butter!"
• "The food in this place is beyond perfection!"
• "The steak was superb, cooked at a perfect medium rare, tender, and well seasoned."
• "The lamb and the prime rib were excellent. Juicy, tender, great flavor."
• "The porterhouse was one of the best steaks I’ve ever had."

Cons:

• "How can a $95 steak be cooked so poorly? It was COLD in the middle and it was so chewy."
• "Crab cakes had an after taste as if they were frozen a long time."
• "When we got the steak it was so raw and chewy I was shocked."
• "I also truly believe it is overpriced, the meat is not that good."
• "Meat is really not impressive, temperature not ok."
• "A 24 oz porterhouse was ordered medium rare. Less than 1” thick medium well was served."
• "Lot lot of fat and tissue, it really seems to me this is not grass fed or let's say 'real', and had a lot of hormones... we miss the right taste."

Service

Pros:

• "Best service and staff in NYC! Highly recommended!"
• "Service is top form without the condescending stuffiness."
• "The service is always top notch."
• "Service is great steak was so buttery you don't get a steak knife to cut u cut with a butter knife drinks were good at the end of the meal."
• "Our waiter treated us like old friends."
• "Staff very welcoming."
• "Service was fast, friendly, helpful and efficient."

Cons:

• "Before the pandemic my wife and I visited this place and we were turned away because we were black."
• "Our server was very attentive, though we ended up being there up until the dining room closed and it seemed like she might be ready for us to go."
• "Never received my asparagus appetizer."
• "Although the waitress was nice, they forgot our appetizers and after a long time waiting they bring our food, really, long time."
• "And then the server started giving me dirty looks and laughing with her coworker."
• "The service could have been better as well, if you are a server and you can see your patrons are clearly dissatisfied with the meal.. SAY SOMETHING!"
• "Our waitress wasn't the friendliest."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "You really feel like you’re at home inside."
• "From the moment entering the place, old school vibe."
• "The place feels just like home, relaxing and cozy."
• "The restaurant has a great vibe and good crowd."
• "The atmosphere was cozy."
• "The place is just old school cool."
• "It has a very warm and welcoming atmosphere, definitely perfect for a first date or anniversary or any special occasion."

Cons:

• "$330 mediocre meal for two with a bottle of wine."
• "For the prices I payed I expected a venue more elegant."
• "The energy was low, pretty empty and quiet, lighting wasn't spectacular."
• "They lost a star for atmosphere. For the prices I payed I expected a venue more elegant."
• "Would have gave a five but didn't like what my server did when my friend informed him it was my b day."

Value

Pros:

• "Totally worth the money!!"
• "Ordered a 40oz porterhouse for $90 and it fed a family of 5."
• "We had also gone there with a coupon, which made a surprisingly affordable anniversary dinner for two."
• "Highly recommended for 2 people or larger groups."
• "Prices are fair for the quality of food you're getting."
• "The prices aren't cheap but good steak is never cheap."
• "Neighborhood family Restaurant with a personal touch...you will not be disappointed...you will enjoy a great dinner & you will not go broke."

Cons:

• "Price went wild honestly, I paid more than what I often pay in quite high quality gastronomic restaurants such as Blue Hill..."
• "It is a bit on the pricey side."
• "I also truly believe it is overpriced, the meat is not that good."