"The porterhouse was packed with great beef flavor and is the quintessential item to order."
"The USDA Prime Beef was cooked to perfection, with a beautiful char on the outside and a tender, juicy center that practically melted in my mouth."
"The steak cuts like butter, the slab bacon is second to none."
"The steak was out of this world. One of the best I’ve had."
"The ‘steak for four’ was as good as prime beef gets."
"All I have to say is wow what a steak! Perfect in every way. Cooked to perfection, tender, juicy, buttery, and tasty."
"The steak was perfect and cooked to medium rare. Delicious."
Cons:
"The ribeye was good, but it's not exceptional and not worth the $70 price. It was burned on parts but good on the others."
"We ordered the steak medium rare and it still came very tough and chewy."
"The porterhouse steak was okay and the sides were average, nothing really stood out to me in terms of flavor or quality."
"Steak was okay, middle of the road, and chewy! I had to spit some of it out because it was so chewy!"
"The steak needed more salt. It was also very tough (the texture was rubbery)."
"The steaks are just tasteless, and I could not really grasp the enhanced flavor given by the aged steak."
"However, steak lacked seasoning."
Service
Pros:
"Staff are very helpful and courteous."
"Really, Really perfect Service!"
"The server was very kind and gentle to us."
"Service impeccable and friendly - details make the difference and no complaints at all."
"The service is thoughtful and attentive."
"The service was amazing as well. The host was warm and welcoming and our waiter was very helpful and attentive."
"The service was commendable. We received everything we asked for promptly."
Cons:
"Had to practically fight our way in through the front door because it was so packed."
"The man then proceeded to gaslight us that he called us at 7:50 while pointing at his little board."
"Service very rushed once we got our table."
"He honestly could not have been more disinterested in us."
"Great food, but absolutely awful service!"
"The server completely neglected us, barely speaking to us."
"Service was professional but very cold and distant, almost robotic."
Ambience
Pros:
"Ambience is nice. Cozy."
"It feels like you’re having your steak in somebody’s suburban basement."
"Once you enter the restaurant you can feel the atmosphere of a great restaurant with expert staff all around."
"The classic New York steakhouse ambiance sets the stage for a memorable meal."
"The atmosphere couldn't be more old school New York City."
"The restaurant has a very classic and rustic atmosphere to it."
"Cool old school steakhouse atmosphere."
Cons:
"The tables were cramped, and too close together, so frequently bumped into people. The atmosphere was casual and rowdy too."
"Atmosphere kinda sucked, not sure if the hype of the restaurant attracts loud individuals who brag about money."
"The upper dining room atmosphere is plain and nondescript, almost sad."
"The atmosphere is super loud, which some people might like, but not my personal preferred choice."
"However, the location of the restaurant was sub-optimal and not particularly inviting."
"But the atmosphere is so drab."
"The look and feel is more about the 130 year or so history and less about a cozy steak house."
Payment Options
Pros:
"Iconic NYC staple and steakhouse. It’s still old school, but they’re coming along. For example, you can pay with a debit card now and they take reservations on Resy."
"Cash only! Enter this restaurant with this mindset: 'this is what a steakhouse experience feels like in 1887' and you’ll have a great dinner."
"Debit cards accepted."
Cons:
"Cash only!"
"Unreasonably expensive and cash only!"
"Cash only, sorry but in the 21st century that is unacceptable."
"No credit cards for dine in."
"And what about not accepting credit cards? Are we still in 1887?"
"They do NOT accept credit cards in the era where everything is paid by watches and phones."
"Only downside is that they don’t accept cards for payment - so be prepared to have $200 in cash with you for lunch for 2."