just saw "bar and grill" and stopped & glad we did my wife had the steak tartare and it was excellent. I had a wedge salad and it was excellent. Blue cheese dressing was perfect and their bacon was big and chunky and really added something to the afternoon. My wife also had an old fashioned that she said was "not too sweet--just right." Polite and quick service. Nice ambience. If you're in this busy part of NYC and need a place to grab a good meal and drink, I highly recommend ! read more

Food was fine, Mushroom Risotto heavy garlic, Beet salad good but not sure where nuts were in salad & Branzino very solid choice. Ask for wine pricing my cab was $28 a glass and nothing special Clos Du Val - Good luck read more

Too notch service, food and drinks! Dennis looked after us on each of our visits as we were staying at the Hilton next door. We sampled some great bourbons and had the 12oz filet, Mac, steak fries and some experimental Brussel sprouts that we hope make the menu soon! You'll feel like family and leave full and happy!! read more

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We dropped in for patio seating after all day in the city. We weren't dressed and had two kids, not always ideal for "fine " dining but they were so kind!! We had fab service, a great meal and let full! Pretty setting for a date night or nice low key dinner in the city. read more

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I came here for a classic steakhouse dinner and left feeling mixed. I ordered the ribeye cooked medium. It came out sizzling on a hot platter, which I love. That presentation sets the tone and gets you excited to dig in. The issue was the texture. Even though the center was clearly medium with a pink interior, the steak was tough. Ribeyes are usually tender and juicy because of the marbling. This one chewed more like it had been cooked well done. For the price point, that was disappointing. The lobster was fine. It was cooked properly and not overdone, but it lacked flavor. I expected a richer, more buttery profile. It was not bad, just nothing memorable. The Caesar salad was also average. The plate was cold and it felt like the salad had been prepped ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Freshly tossed would have made a difference. Maria, our waitress, was great. She was attentive, friendly, and checked in at the right times. Service was the strongest part of the night. Overall thoughts * Great sizzling steak presentation * Ribeye temperature correct but texture was tough * Lobster was okay, not very flavorful * Caesar salad felt prepped in advance * Excellent service from Maria The pricing feels high for the food quality, but that is NYC. I expected more consistency from a steakhouse at this level. read more

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I visited Benny John's Bar and Grill on a Saturday night with coworkers during a work trip, and overall it was a nice experience in a convenient Midtown location. The restaurant is a steakhouse-style American bar and grill just off Fifth Avenue, close to Rockefeller Center and the surrounding offices and hotels, which makes it an easy pick for work dinners or meeting up with colleagues in the area. The service was the standout of the evening: our server and the staff were consistently attentive, checking in often without being overbearing and making sure everything came out smoothly and on time. It felt like they genuinely wanted us to have a good experience, which made the night feel relaxed and well taken care of. The food was good and everyone at the table enjoyed their meals, but nothing in particular stood out as especially memorable or "wow"-level for New York. For a classic bar-and-grill menu with steaks, burgers, and other American staples, it does the job well, but it's more "solid and dependable" than a destination spot in terms of flavor and creativity. If you are staying or working nearby and want an easy, comfortable place for a group dinner with friendly, attentive service and a central Midtown location, Benny John's is a perfectly good option, even if it doesn't quite reach the level of some of the more remarkable restaurants in the city. read more

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Great customer service, okay food. Good specials. Oyster rockerfeller - 3/5 temp was cool.. oysters were so small, it was mostly creamed spinach. Chicken skewer - 5/5- juicy flavorful and onions are a good compliment Beef skewer -3.5/5 cooked well, not as well seasoned. Bolognese - 3/5 Carbonara- 3/5 Caesar salad 2/5 Mixed green salad 4/5 Ribeye- cooked well and offered to be cut from the bone. Underseasoned. Carrot cake 4/5 Complimentary dessert (the name is slipping my mind) - 3/5 read more

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Cuisine: 8 Service: 6 Decor: 8 Value: 6 Overall: 7 Nothing that blows your mind, but a nice experience from top to bottom. I stayed at the Hilton next door and was offered a 15% discount to try this restaurant. Honestly, a very enjoyable meal. Tropical Salad (8/10) - Good portion size. Refreshing and delicious. The shrimps were grilled perfectly. The vinaigrette worked well with both the bitter arugula and the sweet mangoes. Seafood Pasta (8/10) - So much flavor from the various ingredients providing a robust sauce that coated the al dente linguine. This was quite yummy. Prime Dry Aged Ribeye (7/10) - Not sure if I tested much of the funk that comes with a properly dry aged steak. More importantly, there wasn't a very nice crust, though the center of the meat was cooked perfectly medium rare. Still quite good. Service was friendly but slightly lackadaisical. The space is very nice and comfortable. I would come back, especially if I can get the discount again. read more

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Benny John's was not the best experience. I made a reservation for 3 for Benny John's for Saturday dinner. Service was very slow. We ordered one mocktail, and two cocktails and it took at least 30 minutes for the drinks to come to the table. Also it took about the same amount of time for the free bread to come to the table as well. The bread had no flavor and was not good. I had the mocktail and it was also not very good - it tasted watery. As for the food, I ordered a burger medium well and it was definitely overdone. It was supposed to come with a zesty sauce and there was barely any sauce on it. The fries were decent. My friend ordered a side of wedges and they had no flavor. My brother ordered his burger medium and it was also overdone. Overall, I would not recommend Benny John's. I think they try to present themselves as a nicer establishment, but the food was very mediocre. read more

Benny John's Bar and Grill - Rock Burger - Steakhouses Near Me - New York, New York

From the time we arrived to departing the service was great. Our waiter, Alejandro was very attentive but not overbearing. I ordered the Ribeye Steak, which I like cooked medium well. It was a thick cut of meat, I don't like a lot of seasoning, therefore it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The French onion soup was delicious. My husband had the Tuna which he said was good and plentiful. The beet salad was excellent. The decor and table setting is white linen, which gives the restaurant a classy atmosphere. We will definitely visit again. read more

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Cute restaurant off 5th avenue with daily happy hour menu. Friendly and helpful staff. read more

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Dined here with my Mom after a broadway show. We made reservations very quick & easy Atmosphere: bright and noisy Service: Marcelo who was a trainee was great! Jose was awesome! They worked together and made sure we had everything we needed. Drink: I can't remember I believe Bourbon. It was good. Food: FRIED CALAMARI with house marinara sauce CAESAR SALAD I had a seafood pasta. It was ok; a little dry. It needed more sauce. I picked through it. My Mom had grilled asparagus & mushrooms, a baked potato. She enjoyed it. Overall our experience was good. I'd go back to give them another try. I hope you enjoy. read more

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A nice combination of personalized attention that's pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time inserted into a recently opened, modern NYC restaurant which is both crisp and compelling. Staff is impeccable--I'm a VIP here all the time. Dennis, who waited on my party, is an outstanding young man, perhaps the best that I've ever been served by. He gives me hope for the future of our country, seriously. The food is also top drawer. Lobster bisque is creamy and plenty lobstery--I nearly licked the bowl. Rock burger is aptly named as it's quite a mountain of meat and toppings however tasty and well balanced (literally). A side of spring asparagus is light and lovely. A noticeably unstingy pour of smooth, red Bordeaux wine is the perfect complement. Moreover, there's a marvelous surprise: fresh, delectable popovers presented as dinner rolls. It's the attention to details that elevates Benny John's over other restaurants. read more

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Benny John presents THE AMANDA SHOW.... Behind the bar. This place is a gem. This place is something special. High quality service and good food. Amanda was behind the bar and made amazing drinks. A perfect score A+. I got the Mojito which was really good. A+ I got the "Chicken Marsala" which was really good. It came with nice thick slices of chicken. This place has happy hour all night long (at the bar). This place has only been open a year and off to an amazing start. I recommend this spot for an elegant night out. read more

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The ambiance is great. The service at rhe bar and drinks are fantastic. We had a reservation, and once we sat for dinner the Service slacked hard. We waited forever, had to get up and ask for menus., then waited again.. had to get up again to get for a server to come over . Asked for bread, they ran out. Entrees were decent.. we were off to a great start but sadly the experience declined from the start .. It has potential .. maybe just an off night read more

We went here for New York Restaurant month and had filets. The steaks were perfect as was my martini. The restaurant was not real crowded as we were there around 530pm. So it was quiet and easy to have a conversation. I find that most restaurants in New York have excellent food and the trendy places are NoT worth the wait. This was a good find in midtown. read more

This place was top notch. The steak came out perfectly cooked and very juicy . The Mac and cheese was so creamy and and had a nice crust on top. Definately worth it to eat here . Staff was very professional and knows what they are doing . Alejandro was my waiter you should request him. We were almost too full for desert but glad we got the Apple cobbler it was lick the bowl clean good read more

If there were more stars to give, I'd give 100!!! Nine ladies in our party ate here twice!! Fabulous GENUINE service, food orders came out hot, correct and quickly!! Steaks done correctly, shrimp cocktail cold and firm, puttanesca spicy! Best part of restaurant, the staff. Everybody from hostess to waitstaff so engaging and genuine. Will be back!!! read more

If you're ever in midtown near Rockefeller Center and looking for a quick, healthy and fresh lunch in a clean, relaxed environment with excellent customer service, look no further than Benny John's Bar and Grill! read more

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Went for happy hour before show. Sat outside, enclosed area. Was a beautiful warm day. Happy hour food menu was really good. Very nice helpful staff. Love it. read more

Fantastic steaks and gorgeous presentation. The service was superb. The wine was excellent and balanced rather than over-the-top tannic. The waiter did not try to upsell the wine but chose one that would complement the steaks. Where do I begin? We ordered the filet mignon, the rib eye steak, and the sirloin. Each was cooked to a beautiful medium-rare. We ordered onion rings and sauteed broccoli to share and it was plentiful for three dinners. The service was so attentive and the music in the background made for a mellow and calming atmosphere. The chocolate mousse dessert was ethereal; not heavy but balanced. The expresso was perfect and I wanted to come back the next day except we were leaving. read more

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A wonderful dining experience, especially if you're looking for great steak, excellent drinks, and top notch service. The restaurant has a quiet, romantic feel with jazz and low light ambiance. We had the lobster bisque (needed a little salt, otherwise excellent), the iceberg wedge (perfect, especially with the large hunks of pork lardon), oysters Rockefeller (incredible, just incredible), mac&cheese (buttery, creamy, cheesy) and split the 25 oz ribeye. That steak came out perfectly medium rare, pre-sliced to share, and needed nothing but to be eaten. The sauces are delightful, though the JB steak sauce would go better on an oyster than on steak in my opinion. What took the whole thing over the top was the service. Our server, Shereen, was sweet polite, patient, and well-humored. The servers brought and plated everything for us, giving a complete experience that went well with a $90+ per person dinner. read more

came here for a last minute bday nightcap and was pleasantly surprised. clean, and not very busy when i went. they are open late and serve food. the cocktail menu is also extensive and the cosmo spritz i got was excellent. the service was good but a bit slow. they also did mess up the order slightly by getting us two of the same soup but they fixed that. the seafood was fresh and the soup was hot and flavorful. it is not inexpensive but it is reliable! the fresh flowers on the table and classic white tablecloths are an adorable touch. would recommend sitting towards the back of the restaurant. read more

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Steak quality 10/10 Service 8.5/10 (only because bartender's English wasn't amazing and messed up drinks) Bar chill vibe 12/10 One of those totally under the radar but amazing places. A bit pricey but fantastic food, service and exactly where you'd want to spend an hour or so at the end of a long Tuesday. Recommend. read more

Stopped in for a late lunch after arriving into Manhattan and our room wasn't ready yet. Nice spot with tablecloths, etc and the service was great! Waiters carry the drinks on silver platters, that kind of place. Waiter was very attentive the entire time without standing over us. Food was good, not amazing, but we just had lunch, 2 soups and shared a BLT. My French Onion was good, but the cheese was a little chewy, not the gooey you really want, but not overly salty which I find in a lot of places either. BLT was tasty with avocado and really thick slices which I liked, making the sandwich more "meaty". It was nice that they split the sandwich for us, always a nice touch. read more

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really nice service! decent outdoor happy hour and pretty good sangria :) need better happy hour snacks though? a little fancy vibe! wasn't actually outdoor :/ read more

To slow. The guy that runs the place is not a busyness man. He doesn't treat newcomers with open arms.

Benny John's Bar and Grill staffs their restaurant with folks who solve problems quickly. The Sunday evening rush filled every available table. Great location, very friendly and polite staff. You'll find familiar ingredients transformed into new experiences. Our future trips will include this restaurant. read more

Food: from starting with bread, appetizers... crab cakes, caprese salad, beet salad.. delicious and amazing!!! Main course... husband had rib eye and I had chicken parmigiana omg was So good!!! Service was great! Denis was our waiter and he gets 5 stars! Highly recommend. Dessert: disappointed with apple cobbler but they immediately changed it to the carrot cake and that was delicious!!! read more

The food took a while to come out but everyone seemed to like it. It was alright, not sure if worth the price but tasty enough to be filling. It wasn't super loud inside apart from the bar where some people were a little loud but the ambiance was chill and it was easy to hear my family. read more

Benny John's Bar and Grill - Fusilli Alla Caprese Lunch - Steakhouses Near Me - New York, New York

Service was terrible. We were badgered to order cocktails when we made clear we didn't want any. We then sat for over an hour waiting for our food and had to ask about our order multiple times to several of the wait staff. When ut ginally artived, it was not hot, didn't match the description of the food on the menu and thd portions were small. 3 irders had eggs and no bread item was served with any of them. We were virtually ognored and no one offered any apologies for the abyssmal service. Wouldn't recommend this establishment. read more

Not bad for being a new restaurant. They only serve beer and wine at the moment. Food is really good. I recommend coming for lunch for its way cheaper and not as packed. You will have the whole restaurant to yourself. Services was great for the waiter was super nice. The tropical salad was the best - arugula, mango, avocado and grilled shrimp, truly tasty. read more

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Highly recommended! Benny John's Bar and Grill impressed with delicious dishes and a standout staff. The menu is a treat for the taste buds, and the service is a top-notch. A delightful experience all around. read more

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I came here with a group on a Friday night during restaurant week. The place is clean and definitely has an afterwork, NYC steak house vibe where bankers and finance coworkers eat. Our waiter was not very friendly. As soon as our group mentioned that we were going to order off of the restaurant week menu, he became very curt and snappy with us, even rolling his eyes when we asked for the wine menu. I had the crab cake to start which is a huge patty of deliciously huge chunks of crab. I then had the steak for dinner which was more medium well than the medium rare that I requested. It tasted a little rubbery. The potato wedges were also undercooked and unappetizing to eat. The chocolate cake was decadent, smooth and delicious. I had an espresso martini which tasted very watered down. I definitely will not be returning. read more

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This was our 3rd time to Benny John's and we feel it's a pretty solid steakhouse although not consistent enough. This visit, however, was pretty good. The ribeye came out medium rare as ordered and service was good. The restaurant was not busy and we were seated right away. read more

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Run away from this place. They charged a 3% credit card fee and 20% tip for 1 person at the bar for 45 minutes or less with less than mediocre service, food, and drink. Ordered a Paloma Tequila which was filled with so much ice, way too much juice, and never asked me if I wanted pineapple in it, I caved in for a Carrot Cake that was stale, hard, and badly presented on a plate. At $42 without taxes this was a rip off. Told the Hilton Center next door about the experience and they couldn't believe it. Turn around before falling in this trap. read more

Had light lunch at Benny John's with friends. The French onion soup was great also had the Cesar salad which was very good. Our waiter Josè was attentive and very professional. The dinning room is very elegant without being stuffy. Definitely would return. If you're in the Grand Central area this a go to spot. read more

The food was really good. I got a steak and it could use some flavor but it was good. The service was nice and I liked the environment.

Bad service steak low quality Bartender smells bad .. Over price menu for the ambience There s better and great reputation steakhouses and restaurants area ... drinks to soft read more

Let's be honest about this place. It has a beautiful atmosphere but they have some serious issues. I can only speak about the oysters, because I stopped ordering food right there. There was a lot of shell left in them. It was barely edible. Their bartender Daniela is rude as hell. She doesn't know what she's doing, she doesn't know how to make cocktails (she has to ask the other workers for help), and on top of that she'd ignore me for 10-20 minutes while my drink was empty to stock or talk to other guests or her coworkers. She gave me some bread once and when I said thank you, she turned her back and said "Enjoy" plainly as she walked away. Probably the worst service I have ever received anywhere. read more