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    4.0 (149 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Mia Y.

    Bourbon Steak- huge miss. Came in on a Sunday afternoon to celebrate my sister's college graduation. We love a Micheal Mina restaurant so we were very excited for dinner. Our hostess was above and beyond kind. The 1 star is for her. Service the rest of the night fell flat! This was a celebration dinner- we were here to have a nice evening and were in no rush, but my goodness did we wait. Keep in mind there were only 6 other tables at the time. 5:15 seated with only a drink menu for 10 minutes. We had to flag a host down to have our waiter give us a menu and properly greet us. 5:50 we received our fries after begging a server for them. She was shocked we hadn't received them yet. 6:05 we finally received our cocktails. This was just getting ridiculous. 6:18 we finally got our food. At most, our food was warm. We had to send the pomme puree back because it was just way too cold! We started with the duck fat fries, an absolute home run. We ended up ordering 2 more! With the fries we had the champagne battered onion rings, which were airy and perfectly battered. I ordered the braised short ribs because Michael Mina kills a braised short rib! It was so delicious and melt in your mouth! The pomme purées when hot- delicious! The black truffle macaroni gratinee was inedible. It was just a gluey, congealed mess! Since it wasn't an ideal temperature, the béchamel just congealed on top and didn't soak through to the macaroni at all. The execution was just a miss. My dad's steak was underseasoned and nothing special. Overall it was just a miss. I'm not sure if I would recommend or come again. We spent $500 on a celebration dinner and it was horrible. We are going to another restaurant as a re-do because this was not a great experience.

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    Patrick G.

    Stopped in late for a night cap. What an awesome place. Sat at the bar and we were promptly asked what we'd like. Servers are very knowledgeable and professional. The drinks and dessert we had were just top notch. Can't wait to come back. It's a busy place with a calm but exciting vibe with great music.

    Millie B.

    Our experience at Bourbon steak was good. Our party of 8 enjoyed a variety of entrees including the Tomahawk which was the star of dinner. For a Wednesday, the restaurant is buzzing with patrons and the bar packed. I would have like to see more attention in refilling waters and wine pouring. Speaking of wine, corkage starts at charge at $75 per bottle. A reservation is a must.

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    Andrew S.

    Come with a group, get the tomahawk!!! I came here with a group of friends (there were eight of us) and we had a fantastic dinner. We ordered most things on the menu and four of us decided to share the tomahawk. The meal started great with complimentary fries that were just perfectly crispy and fatty. The noteworthy items for me were the orchard apple salad, oysters, the tomahawk, the bread, the tart tatin and the chocolate tart. When you order the tomahawk, they do a show table-side. The food is familiar yet really elevated - their truffle Mac and cheese is a great example of this. The restaurant itself was just gorgeous - the high ceilings and all the marble gives it a very elegant feel. The service was first-rate - very attentive but not fussy. The price per person is about $200 - which is worth it given the experience. Highly, highly recommended!!!

    Tiffany V.

    Went here for one of my close friends birthday and the vibes of the restaurant was elevated but still chill. Our server was so attentive and did a great job at recommending stuff on the menu. I got the filet and my friends and I shared the multiple sides. The steak was cooked beautifully and I really enjoyed the puréed potato trio. My friend got the salmon and said it was the best salmon she's had. The lemon drop was also really good. Would def come back here!

    Trio of fries, so so good!
    Mary L.

    All staff from start to finish was amazing! Friendly,welcoming and attentive. Not sure about the name of our server but on the receipt it was listed as Andrew, he was so patient and all smiles each time he or the others would check on us. We loved the look, feel and ambiance of the restaurant, very intimate and gorgeous. We loved the green color on the ceilings and the chairs. We were celebrating our 6th wedding anniversary and everyone took care of us, they all greeted and wished us for many more years. We just felt special, it was an amazing decision that we picked this restaurant to spend our night. Food was delicious, it was cooked and presented as good as it looked in the photos! Also great that we picked the hotel to stay at as well. I would highly recommend it to people I know, I hope to come back next time when we visit from San Diego. Applaud to the whole team, I hope you guys keep doing a great job, me and my husband appreciate you guys, thank you.

    Allie P.

    My family came here for Christmas dinner and while it is time to spread cheer, I have to be honest on this establishment. The service was slow, and it might have been due to it being nearly a packed house but by the middle of our meal, when most tables were gone, the checking in was still a ghost of Christmas past. Now let's talk food. I started with the ahi, which contained one taste note - SPICY. I couldn't taste the delicate fish as it was completely masked in an overwhelming amount of spice. This dish was also screaming for acid as well... The filet entree was subpar. The steak wasn't juicy and the best thing on the plate was the roasted tomatoes... now that is saying something. My parents both ordered the prime rib and when both dishes came out, we could hear the cow still mooing... thats how blue the steak was. For a restaurant that emphasizes meat- this is quite an embarrassment. The saving grace was the dessert . The cheesecake was perfectly balanced and delicious and the beignets were one of the best I have ever tried. Hats off to the Pastry Chef! So happy that this night ended with a Christmas miracle.

    Beignets & Dipping Sauces
    Patricia R.

    Our visit to the restaurant started off poorly as one of the hostesses racially discriminated against my family (the ONLY reason I had to take a star away). We were quite obviously ignored multiple times and all 4 of us were SKIPPED over when the hostess went around to ask everyone else if they were our party's name. We knew it was because we didn't look like everyone else waiting. Other than this disappointing interaction with her, everything about this restaurant was outstanding. We loved the dim lighting and elegant decor. We ordered: * Black truffle bread (10/10) * Australian wagyu tomahawk (10/10 - so good with the chimichurri) * Whipped potatoes trio (8/10) * Scallion potato cakes w/french onion dip (7/10) * Creamed spinach (9/10) * Fried brussels sprouts (10/10) * Warm beignets & dipping custards (10/10 - these were the BEST beignets I've had) For drinks, we had the RN74 2014 and Pabu 2025. Both were very delicious! Our server was excellent, and the restaurant manager was very kind. We will be returning in hopes that ALL staff treat everyone equally.

    Chunichi C.

    Dining at Bourbon Steak inside the Westin is an experience in itself. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful....upscale, elegant, and thoughtfully designed. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance and aesthetic feel top-tier and special. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite live up to the setting. While nicely presented, it lacked seasoning and leaned a bit bland overall. Not bad, just underwhelming compared to expectations. We visited during Super Bowl weekend, so the restaurant was extremely busy. Our food took about 1.5-1.75 hours to arrive, which was a bit much. That said, the customer service was outstanding. The manager came to our table personally, apologized for the delay, and offered complimentary appetizers, which went a long way and was handled with true professionalism. I'm still glad we went and would absolutely return on a non-event weekend. I suspect the food and pacing would shine much more under normal circumstances.

    Short Ribs
    Will E.

    We've been talking about this place for awhile but hesitant to go because the prices are a little high. Finally, it was our buddies birthday so we said why not try it and support Steph Curry and Michael Minna. We made a reservation to make sure we got in. We got there early and they sat us down right away. Our waiter (Susa) came right away to see if we needed water or drinks. We ordered some waters for the table, drinks, and we also ordered the bread to snack on. The drinks came a short time later along with some complimentary fries cooked three ways. The fries were so delicious with the cajun, garlic, and plain. They came with three dipping sauces bbq, ketchup, ranch. The bread came right after we received the fries which seemed like awhile. We didn't order any appetizers but we did order the French Onion soup, and the wedge salad to start. For our entrees we ordered the Ribeye steak with scallops, the Short Ribs, the New York Steak, the Chicken, and the Filet Mignon. For the sides we ordered the mashed potatoes which came three ways, and the Brussels sprouts. Our entrees came out after awhile. My guys said that their steaks were cooked perfect (med rare), and good flavor. The chicken was cooked perfect and tender.My short ribs had some good flavor to it but it wasn't tender enough that you didn't need a knife. You would think since it cooks for a long time that it would fall apart. The mash potatoes three ways (horseradish, regular, and lobster) were really good and whipped nicely. The sprouts were the best i've ever had, really good flavor and cooked perfect. If you do go plan on being there awhile because nothing is rushed there which was fine for us. The service was good as well, our waiter (Susa) was great. We will be back.

    Linda H.

    Another one of Michael Mina's restaurants, hadn't realized he had multiple locations. Oddly situation in the Westin St Francis, where I'm used to the gingerbread castle and the pop up holiday champagne bar. They managed to turn their lobby and side area in to a restaurant and bar. When you first enter it's a little confusing, where to go and what it what. When you get situated and into the vibe it becomes more restaurant and less hotel lobby. Luckily got sat in the corner which was away from the back and forth of hotel passerby's. The service was excellent! The drinks were good. The Nikkei in the bay was delicious! For dinner tried the potatoe leek soup and the braised wagyu short rib. Both were delicious. The short rib was melt in your mouth fall off the bone. A tad salty for my liking but all in all delicious and would order again. Also got the truffle bread which is a must ! Overall great experience just be better if they had their own brick and mortar.

    Jasmine C.

    I saw this place on instagram and wanted to come for my birthday dinner. The ambiance was romantic and classy. It's located in the Westin Hotel in Union Square. They gave me a hand written birthday card which was sweet and touching. I love that you get complimentary flight of French fries. I got the Japanese a5 wagyu while my partner got the rib eye. The Wagyu melted in my mouth. For the side we got the truffle macaroni. It wasn't the best I've had but not terrible. As a complimentary bday dessert they give you a tiny ice cream cone. It was too cute. Loved everything about the dinner. Thank you bourbon steak!

    Amy P.

    My husband made reservations in advance to celebrate my birthday. We found street parking a few blocks away. We walked through the entrance of the hotel to get to the restaurant. The check in process was in an awkward position with the line blocking the bar and the steps towards the tables. As for the food, the most memorable dish we had was the Maine lobster pot pie. My husband still raves about this dish from time to time. Everything in this dish was delicious! It was just unfortunate how the other servers were walking behind the cart and we couldn't quite pay full attention to the unveiling of the pie. We got the bone in ribeye and it was cooked to perfection. It paired very well with the mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. We were so full that we only ate a few slices of the steak but it was still good even as leftovers. We didn't know the fries were complimentary and probably would've ordered less food if we had down. The fries and sauces were crunchy and loaded with flavors. The wedge salad was delicious and one of our favorites. Now the black truffle bread. I wasn't sure if we made the right choice to have one each but thank goodness we did. It was soooo good and I wanted more. We got the tuna tartare and it was our least favorite. As for the drinks, we tried a few and some were very stiff and not that memorable. The only one we really liked was the international smoke. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience here and all the staff were nice and attentive. There's so many other food we want to try off the menu and plan to come back with a group to eat more.

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    Ask the Community - Bourbon Steak

    Do you have a corkage fee?

    Yes

    What is the best place to park?

    We party stayed at the Westin, but it’s near Union Square, so I’m sure there’s a lot of places to park nearby.

    Anything for child menu?

    There is a child menu! Salad, tenders, pasta, steak, burger - just some of the things I noticed.

    When does it open?

    5pm

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