Vibe: old-school New York. Must order: the cheeseburger, medium. Service: super friendly with a little cheeky attitude. This is a regular spot in my rotation, and when I'm craving a burger, this is where I go. Solid neighborhood place with great martinis (love the sidecar) and a really good burger. Easy, classic, and always hits. read more

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A local neighborhood joint, but the neighborhood is Lenox Hill. Will miss this old school New York institution with a great crowd that were also happy to chat. Friendly salt of the earth service from Maureen, Mary and dear Eilish. Great sidecars, turkey clubs, mozz sticks and burgers. read more

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Goodbye Donahue's. Glad I was able to have a martini and burger before you left. See you in Westhampton Beach!

Came here for dinner after The Met and it was pretty empty on a Friday night. Not saying much, only that it was easy to get a table. We sat in a booth and got drinks and entrees. It's an old school italian restaurant and when I ordered a potato with my meal, it came out on a plate, dry, with no butter or sour cream or anything. I had to ask but they accommodated. I wondered what kind of person eats a dry potato. Good atmosphere, old New York, nothing fancy but the vibe is good. I noted that the lighting at the bar is atrocious, so would never sit there but the booths are fine. read more

Donohue's has been on my to do list forever. It's hiding in plain sight on Lexington Avenue. It's a window into old New York. The restaurant is dark and homey, with a bar full of regulars (one charming lady struck up a conversation with my daughter and I as we were leaving). We were tucked into a booth upholstered in dark red leather. The staff were very nice without being over the top. I started off with a solid vodka martini. It was poured into a small glass, but our waitress left me with a sidecar, which I love, and a small glass full of cocktail onions that almost qualified as an appetizer. I had a brain freeze and ordered a Cobb salad for us to split instead of a wedge salad. No matter, it was very good. My daughter had filet mignon as her main. It was a good piece of meat and cooked perfectly, though it didn't have the charred crust that you get in some steakhouses. I enjoyed my cheeseburger and steak fries. We were too full for dessert. Donohue's offers a glimpse of non-fussy, trend defying, old NY. The vibe is great and the food is very good. Would love to come back and eat at the bar It looks like something out of a movie. read more

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I wasn't having a good day and just needed lunch. I was walking with my head down, looked up, and Donohue's was the first place in sight--pure luck of the Irish. The staff was welcoming, the vibe was easy, and the food turned my whole afternoon around. Exactly the kind of spot you're grateful to stumble into. Donohue's is a great Thankfully I did not stumble out as I continued my day. Thank you read more

Ambiance is really cool. Husband and BIL had burgers and fries. The loved them both. I ordered the chopped steak, mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. Almost no flavor. Mashed potatoes were out of a bag. Service was just okay as our waiter told us he had just gotten back from vacation and was still jet lagged. read more

Unfortunately, Donahue's is long past its prime. The food is awful and the prices are sky high. Someone needs to put this restaurant out of its misery. Please. read more

The steak house who dont know what medium rare is, they brought us super dry steak instead of medium rare and they took ik back with sorries and brought back very very veryyyy rare steak.. i meaan.. steak house??? And the price?? 70$ for 16oz?!! Terrible!! dont come here for steak, for sure. I dont think anything else is worth of comming eather!! read more

Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name" Maureen is the daughter of the original owner, I went with a friend and had frozen aperol spritzer- all I can say is yummmmmmm. Had a potato app with the fixins and shared it with a friend - a liquid lunch required a base for the alcohol. Maureen was quick to share the history, her other bartender, a gorgeous up and coming actor in NY also made us feel welcome. I will be back !!! To enjoy the fabulous libations in a part of real New York history (not many of these left) with the impeccable service. Maureen knew everyone's name and by the end of my visit, mine as well. The bar is original, yummy bar good and price point no greater or less than other NY locales. Want a neighborhood flavor - it still exists here! read more

Donohue's Steak House - Yummmmmy frozen aperol spritzer! - Steakhouses Near Me - New York, New York

Quaint little place with a lot of attitude. We got there early enough to get a table and was greeted by a lady who seemed to have worked there since it opened. She had just the right mixture of attitude and courtesy for that kind of place, which may be a turn off for some but I absolutely loved it. We started with martinis and very much appreciated the sidecars they left at the table. Martinis were great. I had the filet ($63) and my wife had the burger. The food came out very quickly, didn't love that since I wanted to enjoy my evening out of the house. The food was prepared well with the exception of seasoning, there seemed to be none. I get that the meat flavor should speak for itself but I was a little disappointed in the flavor. We were in and out in under an hour. The bar was packed the entire time so get there early if you want a seat there. read more

The best! No notes! Love the old school vibe, food was great, service was great. Easy to get in on a Saturday night. read more

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The chase: Excellent old-school cozy neighborhood chop house, with red leather booths and a classic bar that serves artfully mixed classic cocktails. Donohue's is a portal to the past, a comfortable neighborhood joint, what used to be called a red booth steak and chop house. Though I had not been here in over 20 years (has it really been that long?), Donohue's has always been my touchstone for the classic red booth atmosphere and cuisine. "The Daily Grill" chain scratched this itch from time to time, as did Beverly Hill's "Grill in the Alley," but last night I decided to go crosstown and go back to the mothership. Though it is true that one cannot go back home again, one can certainly go back to the same neighborhood. The drinks were exemplars of the archetype. My beautiful dining companion had a gin martini (not a fake vodka version), and I had a Manhattan (made with bourbon, not rye... yeah, I'm a hypocrite); both drinks were beyond excellent, dare I say sublime? These are not heavy pours, they are balanced and not overpowering, allowing your tastebuds to do their work. We eschewed appetizers. I had the London Broil. My companion the hamburger. The hamburger with cheese (American) -- excellent! Ordered medium, each bite was better than the last. Even the bun was great. The london broil: it was London Broil, the poor man's cut, what used to be served as the steak at IHOP (it's true). The mushroom gravy was a bit heavy handed, but you get what you order and it was a good example of the presentation and serving of such a dish. The creamed spinach was excellent and did not rely on bacon bits to do any of the lifting. Service was friendly and appropriately non-intrusive. The bar still had the Christmas lights up in mis February... which I love. I think dark bars need to have Christmas lights up all year. The snowmen in the window... the jury is out. The not so great: The bread was below par, the quality of a pedestrian soft-crusted store-bought baguette. The butter, however, was a good temperature for spreading without being melted. That said, I was hoping for a grilled sourdough. The baked potato was nice and soft on the inside, but so was the skin and I prefer a crunch thicker skin. The menu is pretty thin and prices are high. You can't go home again, but you can go back to Donohue's to get a solid drink, the burger and the creamed spinach. Maybe the salmon. I'll report back. read more

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Solid burger with bacon, creamed spinach and caesar salad. Authentic old school vibe - everything from the bar in front to the red booths in the back and the waitress who made us feel at home. Great gin martini with sidecar holding the extra amount. 3rd generation ownership and it sounds like the 4th generation will stay in the family business. Crowded at 6:45pm on a weeknight. Good vibes. Will return. read more

I went in and felt like I was in New York. Old school NY. Does it get more NY than the waiters going on about the recent acting auditions? I felt right at home with the staff. I was seated at a booth and I got the french onion, steak with 2 side dishes (salad/mashed potatoes) and a slice of carrot cake with black tea. I don't know how I managed to fit it all! Every bite was better than the last. Amazing, I was floored. The place has character and great food to boot! So good I almost want to gate-keep. read more

The food was excellent I must say. Steaks were cooked good! Overall was a good experience. A tad pricey. Careful what u order. Service could have been a little better... but I give it a 3 out of 5 star... on last who waited on us. Sorry dear. Ambiance was a typical Irish type atmosphere. It did get crowded as we finished up dinner. A + read more

Service was fine-but $73 ( before tip) for a Coke and filet mignon- I expected a bit better quality.

Went here for lunch and had a great cheeseburger. Hats off to the chef for the perfect temp. I also love the staff and the old school vibe in the place. Perfect spot for a great meal. read more

Easy to miss. A Ny fave. All welcome. The park ave folks to anyone looking for great food. Polite and professional service. A relaxed club vibe and you don't need to be a member. You'll eat well and maybe recognize a diner. All fun. Great bar. Go J. Carter @ Manhattan read more

I don't know what Donohue's has such mediocre reviews and a few untruths to boot. After reading some reviews that stated you need reservations, I looked on open table and saw that Donohue's isn't listed there. I googled it, and no where does it say reservations are accepted, although maybe I could have just called and they would have taken them over the phone. We threw caution to the wind and showed up at 8pm on Friday night, and there were a couple of tables available-we were given a booth without asking (of course we wanted the booth). This place is neither a dive or full of old people. It has a diverse crowd, young and old, some people were alone and looked like regulars and some were in groups. The staff was very pleasant, we didn't have to wait long to place our order and our food was out very quickly. (Btw, the reviews in the Wall St Journal are way better). The Food: we ordered simply-We both had the French Onion, which was on par with Balthazar's-it was quite good. I ordered the burger and my companion ordered the turkey club. I would feel comfortable ordering the fish or the steak, but felt like a burger. We loved our food dishes. If your looking for an old school NYC low-key restaurant, this is the place for you. It's been there 50 years or so, so they must be doing something right. read more

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If you love shrieking children, this is your spot. The management ignores it, so if you've got them, or you enjoy them, you have found your happy place. read more

Meat was tough pot roast so sent it back . Ordered scrod and it was not cooked through and no taste . The place is not the same anymore . Don't recommend. read more

The atmosphere is great. The service friendly. The food is good. Worth a visit if in the area. It's a restaurant with character and characters. Charming place. read more

Had the 1/2 roasted chicken. Was very happy to wait 10-15 minutes for a fresh, delicious meal. The vegetables were fresh, and the salad was also very fresh and cold. Great to have a meal that's not oversalted; you can always add your own salt. They also had a great California Cabernet by the glass, better than most Italian restaurants. Cozy, nice place with friendly people, great American food. Definitely make it a stop at least once a week. read more

Regulars are interesting to listen to. Place is kind of divey but the people watching makes you laugh. Bartender has a heavy ass hand, be careful if you are weak, he will put you to sleep. Food is overpriced and menu kind of sucks to be honest, it Needs updated this is not 1950 anymore. read more

Certainly not a "destination" eatery have a long and cold New York City walk. Pleasant enough staff but the food is unmentionable and overpriced. read more

The good: kind of cool decor. Friendly staff. The onion soup was ok. That is it. I am nearly 60 years old, and have lived in NYC pretty much my whole life, and I'm hard pressed to think of a place with such a combo of terrible food and ridiculous prices. The hamburger was terrible. The lettuce smelled like fish. The fries sucked.The coffee made Folger's taste good. Just amazingly bad, and ridiculous prices to boot. read more

Classic, unpretentious and delicious. Fantastic experience. I'd classify it as a hidden gem.

Service bad. Never had a filet that tastes like it was made in a hospital until 10 minutes ago. So awful. Don't waste your money on this nursing home. read more

Donohue's Steak House - Donohues bill. Worst filet and a raw baked potato with no butter or sour cream even after I asked. - Steakhouses Near Me - New York, New York

Absolute love everything about it including a mega authentic vibe from Maureen the owner and all who support her.

I call this place the gem of the city! This place is my favorite restaurant to visit when we are in the city. Let's start out with the ambiance which has an old school NYC flare to it, which most places lack. The waiters are always nice, friendly, and attentive. Lastly the food is AMAZING! I have had all the steaks that they have on their menu and each was cooked to perfection. My boyfriend is rather picky with food so he got the open face cheese and bacon sandwich, which they always make extra crispy for him. The fries are done just right not soggy and not too crispy, which I love for a steak fry. Overall, I can't understand the low reviews as I have been frequenting this joint since 2018 whenever we are in NYC as I said and have never had one bad experience or meal. Even the regulars that stop in for a drink are extra friendly as well. (Which is rare for any place in any state.) I would recommend this place to anyone it has great food and a great staff. You won't be disappointed! Also have a dirty martini for me, their cocktails especially martinis are the best in the city! read more

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Old world charm and great food...you will never be disappointed.........good food what else can I say.

Cheery service of non-fussy, classic fare. Perfect antidote to NYC's precious scene. Terrific burger, steak, and pub food. Bracing cocktail game with heavy pours. Makes you feel happy. read more

Love this place! Great old New York vibe and family-owned! The burger is DELICIOUS! The servers and bartenders are attentive and friendly, and I always enjoy my time here! read more

I love old New York. The classic old style restaurants that created the New York mystique. This is one. Owned by the same family for over 40 years. Long skinny joint that starts with a long bar then checkered tile into the dining room. Thursday is my favorite day - corned beef and cabbage! read more

Donohue's Steak House - Another old style New York Manhattan. They make more than the usual pour- it's called a "dividend." - Steakhouses Near Me - New York, New York

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Bleats from the past, but the food is very lunch room like. Sorry it wasn't better. History is an indicator

The food was so bland. As soon as I walked in it smelled weird, got at odd vibe. Their peas and carrots looked like it was from a can. The burger looked like one from a diner. I ordered the filet mignon, the same place as an actual steak place like $60. I got it with mashed potatoes and broccoli. They don't even have a sides menu which is odd. I got it and it was all bland, everything. I sent it back and just paid for my drink. My friend and I left and want two blocks away for a steak that was way better. Won't recommend. read more

One obnoxious hostess, she is waitress and manager!! What a rude person, trying to take orders with an attitude, she couldn't get to the 15? tables and host at the same time.. what a surprise !! Attitude plus! Paid drink bill and got the hell out of the so called steakhouse!! Lol.. read more

This is a very cool spot. The food is good and it feels like your own country club. It is a nice place to drink and the burger is great!

Old NY style restaurant. Obvious neighborhood favorite. Good Martinis and London broil - had the mushroom sauce on the side and did not love that, but the meat itself was very flavorful and tender, so it didn't need the sauce at all. Loved the creamed spinach and baked potato sides. Had a very attentive waiter. Feels like you are in an episode of Madmen. read more