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The 20 best steakhouses in NYC

Twenty steakhouses, from 19th-century chophouses to Korean and Argentine grills.

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New York steakhouses

The old chophouses are in Midtown and downtown, several open since the 1800s. The newer rooms grill Korean or Argentine style.

6 of the 20

  1. Peter Luger

    Williamsburgsteakhouse$$$$

    Under the Williamsburg Bridge since 1887, with waiters who steer you to the porterhouse for two, thick-cut bacon and creamed spinach.

  2. Keens Steakhouse

    Herald Squaresteakhouse$$$$

    An 1885 chophouse whose ceilings are lined with old clay churchwarden pipes. The mutton chop is the signature order; the dark pub room takes the overflow.

  3. Delmonico's

    Financial Districtsteakhouse$$$$

    At Beaver and William Streets since 1837, and the kitchen where the Delmonico steak, its boneless ribeye, was created in 1850.

  4. Gallaghers Steakhouse

    Theater Districtsteakhouse$$$$

    Opened as a speakeasy on West 52nd Street in 1927. Steaks are dry-aged on the premises and grilled over hickory coals.

  5. Cote

    FlatironKorean steakhouse$$$$

    Simon Kim's Korean steakhouse grills dry-aged beef at the table; the Butcher's Feast is the set menu to get.

  6. El Gauchito

    ElmhurstArgentine steakhouse$$

    An Argentine butcher shop and dining room on Corona Avenue since 1979: parrillada at the tables, chorizo and morcilla to take home. Closed Wednesdays.

The other 14

The 20 are spread across 15 neighborhoods. Williamsburg (3), Midtown (2), Midtown East (2) and Theater District (2) have the most; Astoria, Downtown Brooklyn, East Village, Elmhurst, Financial District, Flatiron, Garment District, Herald Square, Meatpacking District, Riverdale and West Village have one each.

NYC Steakhouse · 20 places

+14 more in the app

An 1868 chophouse with a cow over the door, English-cut prime rib in a tiny West Village room, the old Four Seasons grill room's prime rib cart, a kosher French steakhouse with its own butcher shop, and more.

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For more of the city's big American rooms, see our American list.

Common questions

What is the best steakhouse in NYC?
For the classic, Peter Luger under the Williamsburg Bridge since 1887: the porterhouse for two, thick-cut bacon and creamed spinach. In Manhattan, Keens Steakhouse off Herald Square, an 1885 chophouse whose mutton chop is the signature. For something different, Cote in Flatiron grills dry-aged beef at the table, Korean style.
Does Peter Luger take credit cards?
Not in the dining room. Bring cash, a US debit card or a Peter Luger card.
Where was the Delmonico steak invented?
At Delmonico's in the Financial District, at Beaver and William Streets since 1837. Its kitchen created the Delmonico steak, a boneless ribeye, in 1850.
Is there a good affordable steakhouse in NYC?
El Gauchito in Elmhurst, Queens, an Argentine butcher shop and dining room on Corona Avenue since 1979: parrillada at the tables, chorizo and morcilla to take home. It's closed Wednesdays.
Which New York neighborhood is best for steakhouses?
On our list, Williamsburg has the most, with 3 of the 20. The rest are spread across 14 other neighborhoods, so there is a good one in most parts of the city.
What are the best steakhouses in Manhattan?
On our list: Keens Steakhouse in Herald Square; Delmonico's in the Financial District; Gallaghers Steakhouse in the Theater District; Cote in Flatiron. 13 of our 20 are in Manhattan, and all of them are in the Whosly app.
What are the best steakhouses in Brooklyn?
On our list: Peter Luger in Williamsburg. 4 of our 20 are in Brooklyn, and all of them are in the Whosly app.
Where can I see all 20?
Whosly's NYC Steakhouse pack has all 20, mapped, with our notes and booking links. Add it in the app and every one lands on your own map, ready to save, rate and plan around. The pack is included with Planner Pro.
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All 20, on your own map

This page is 6 of them. The NYC Steakhouse pack in Whosly has all 20 — add it and every one drops onto your map, ready to save, rate and turn into a plan your friends RSVP to from a text, no app needed to answer. The pack is included with Planner Pro.

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