An Exceptional Evening at Rocco Steakhouse - Madison Avenue, Manhattan My brother, my mother, and I had the pleasure of dining at Rocco Steakhouse on Madison Avenue, and it was an unforgettable experience from the moment we walked in until the moment we left. We started the evening with glasses of juice and a bottle of Acqua Panna for the table. For appetizers, we enjoyed the Filet Tartare, Chopped Salad, Caesar Salad, and Crab Cake--each dish was beautifully prepared, incredibly fresh, and full of flavor. The Filet Tartare was perfectly seasoned, the Crab Cake was packed with crab and cooked to perfection, and both salads were crisp and delicious. For our entrées, we ordered the Broiled Salmon, Grilled Lamb Chops, and the Veal Ossobuco. Every dish was cooked exactly as it should be. The salmon was moist and flavorful, the lamb chops were tender with a perfect char, and the Veal Ossobuco was rich, fork-tender, and absolutely outstanding. Our sides of White Rice, Creamed Spinach, Sautéed Broccoli, Mashed Potatoes, and Onion Rings complemented the meal perfectly. Everything arrived hot, well-seasoned, and served family-style, making it easy for everyone to enjoy a little of everything. To finish the evening, we shared Tiramisu, Apple Strudel, and Carrot Cake, along with two double espressos and a decaf coffee. Every dessert was fantastic and provided the perfect ending to an already incredible meal. What truly made the evening special was the hospitality. The entire team--from the hosts and servers to the bartenders, kitchen staff, and everyone working behind the scenes--provided exceptional service. Everyone was welcoming, attentive, professional, and genuinely committed to making our evening memorable. A heartfelt thank you and hats off to everyone at Rocco Steakhouse. Outstanding food, impeccable service, and a warm atmosphere made for an amazing night with my family. We will absolutely be returning and highly recommend Rocco Steakhouse to anyone looking for a first-class dining experience in Manhattan. read more

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Where do I start. I came to Yelp to find a vintage NYC steakhouse. Five stars, outstanding reviews, and that old school cherry wood paneling lead me here. We were not disappointed. Our reservations were for 4:30 pm, we arrived early. I was prepared to sit at the bar, until our reservations. However, the gracious hostess offered an opportunity to be seated, that I couldn't refuse. We ordered drinks, the OG Espresso Martini and Rocco's Martini. The strong OG Espresso Martini with vodka, Kahlua, and fresh frothy espresso was a huge hit! After a half dozen plump and tasty oysters on half shells with Tabasco sauce for appetizers, we were ready for the main course. A thick, juicy, dry-age Porterhouse steaming, hot steak arrived. It was one huge and juicy steak, big enough for two people. One half was served rare and the other half arrived medium rare, with thick steak cut French Fries. The steak was big enough of two people and we still had a significant portion to take home. The dark cherrywood panels in the dining room, gave this vintage-old-school-New-Yawk-feel. Get the steak sauce. Pricey, yes but it's Midtown Manhattan in the city that never sleeps. Worth EVERY penny. I'm sooooo impressed. Happy Birthday Boo. read more

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The best steak I've ever had! The ribeye was humongous and could easily be split between two people. The sear on it was amazing. I would also recommend their oysters as well! read more

Rocco Steakhouse - Ribeye Steak - American Near Me - New York, New York

As a hungry vegetarian who planned a large outing with steak eaters: 1. Rocco's is easy to find as it is across the street from Whole Foods 2. The place is spacious 3. Easy to make a RSVP via open table 4. Coat check - please dont forget to tip the coat lady 5. The chef was able to accomodate something special for a vegetarian - a delicious pasta dish with lots of veggies 6. Friend's dishes: steak varied from 8 oz to 24 oz (that jump); good lentil soup; delicious looking sides 7. Festive place - when someone's birthday - waiters sang a little opera of sorts 8. Great dessert platter had: carrot cake, cheesecake, another cake quickly eaten, melon, grapes, and lots of whipped cream. The dessert platter was very popular by all. read more

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Wow! What an amazing establishment. The service is top-tier and the food was amazing. Our waiter Almir was so pleasant and helpful. The entire waitstaff paid great attention to detail. Everyone was very personable. The crab cake was really good. It came with mixed greens which had a nice dressing on them. Two people in my party got salads for their appetizers and the salads were huge. You can definitely share a salad so you will still have room for your entree. For the entree I got the Chilean sea bass. Almir suggested trying it with a sauce and shrimp. Truthfully, the red sauce was such a game changer and an amazing recommendation. The Chilean sea bass was moist and flaked perfectly. The sauce went really well with the sea bass. The shrimp were a pleasant addition. For sides we got: sautéed spinach, German potatoes, and sautéed mushrooms. The sides were good as well. We were celebrating a birthday and anniversary. The waitstaff surprised us with singing happy birthday and brought out a dessert platter. The dessert platter had: tartuffo, carrot cake, cheesecake, chocolate cake, melon, grapes, and whipped cream. The dessert platter was great. I highly recommend this restaurant and I look forward to returning soon! read more

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Came here for a work dinner and thought it was overall a good place. Service was professional and they took good care of us. Since this was a work dinner, we had a fixed menu except for our entrees. We started with a seafood tower, which was okay. The standout to me was the lump crab mean...I really liked that. There was nothing wrong with any of the shrimp, lobster, etc but it didn't jump out at me as above average. I had a bone-in ribeye for my main. On par with good ribeyes I have had. Cooked well and great flavor. It was so big I ate it for three meals! Sides were decent...lobster mac and cheese was okay but I liked the spinach and mashed potatoes in particular. Desserts were okay. Cheesecake was pretty tasty as was tiramisu. I wasn't paying so I have to say I enjoyed it but checking out the menu, it's on par for a steakhouse in Manhattan, which is to say, it's not cheap. My cocktail (old fashioned) was okay, but I like when a place uses one big ice cube because when it's made with a lot of little cubes, it gets watered down fast so from a drinks perspective, it was just so-so. The space is nice and one thing I did like was that it wasn't as crazy loud as some steakhouses are, so you could actually hear people across the table. It wasn't a library, but I appreciated the sound level. If you are a fan of typical Manhattan steak houses, you'll like Rocco. read more

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Amazing! Sides prob feed three. Got Strip and Salmon great sear! so juicy! House steak sauce is sweet. Definitely recommend and will go again! read more

Very enjoyable experience last night. Took a few co-workers here for a real estate closing dinner, and it lived up to my hopes. Overall a great steakhouse that will be added to my rotation. I've been to many different places in the city and some places several times, such as Wolfgang's, Luger, and Striphouse. I wanted to try something new so did some perusing on yelp as well as google and this one came highly rated. I can certainly see why. Vodka martini was very solid, nothing wrong and also nothing amazing. For food we started off with a crabcake, baked clams, bacon, and tomato/onion app. The best was the crab cake by far, but the others were still solid. I personally can go the rest of my life without the tomato/onion app at any steakhouse but I was over-ruled. The porterhouse and the sides were exceptional. I'd say if these were only solid/average, it would be probably be a 3.5/4 star review. But the main course stood out as delicious. The German potatoes were the best I've had anywhere, and the vegetables incredibly well-seasoned without being too salty. Most side dishes had fresh slices of sautéed garlic which I loved. The porterhouse was on par with Wolfgang's and Luger. Dry-aged, sizzling in a piping hot plate of butter/meat juice. Couldn't be happier when it was all finished. And then we got a tray of free dessert which was a great touch. Service was also 5/5. Will be coming back. read more

Rocco Steakhouse - Porterhouse and sautéed mushrooms in Marsala wine sauce. Very tasty. - American Near Me - New York, New York

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I didn't take pictures because I was with coworkers but...we had an amazing meal here! We did not have a rezzy, we walked in, they accommodated us and we all had the Rocco salad with added protein. It was so delicious after a long day of work. The server brought us a complimentary dessert tray too. We were truly delighted. The vibes are chill, I would definitely come back again for a great meal! read more

We had a very nice time at Rocco's Steakhouse early on a Saturday night in late May. We walked down from the theater stopping in both Keene's and Wolfgangs, not feeling the vibe. A quick search with positive reviews led us down a few more blocks to Rocco's. We were greeted like regulars or family, very warm & inviting. The room is dim, no music, I didn't notice flowers and the tables 100% would benefit both functionally & ambiance wise, from some type of lighting/candle/USB charged lantern. I could not read my menu and my flashlight app was annoyingly bright. I get that the table quickly filled up with plates, but the extra decoration of light would be nice. Service was beyond exceptional. You will not feel like a stranger or like you might not belong. No one here will bark at you like some old fashioned steak houses. We learned that most of the staff is from the Balkan region in Europe (Montenegro, Croatia) and this explains the warm hospitality that the region and people are known for. The sirloin came out sizzling, the sides of mushrooms & spinach were top of the line and plentiful. I had a burger and took 1/2 home. The carrot cake was delicious, plate adorned with a nice slice of cantaloupe and grapes which made me laugh.. so not a NYC thing to do but such a nice gesture. Lee took 1/2 of the steak home, next time we may just share something and go heavy on the sides. I've eaten creamed spinach since I'm a kid and this was the best we've had. The mushrooms too. Perfection. Our Hendricks Martini & Manhattan straight up were perfectly made and reasonable. I noticed that there were large tables of families, round tables I must add, which is something that is a must with a larger group so that no-one is stuck at the ends. All different shades & shapes of people, all different ages which differs from the banker look that can often be the demographics elsewhere. We liked it !! I'd recommend Rocco' for sure. read more

Rocco Steakhouse - Very good.... Really - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Just ate at Rocco's for a Christmas get together and was amazing ! Steak was perfect and bacon that out of this world . The other guest had chicken parm that was one of the most perfect looking chicken parms I had ever seen . I would definitely return to Rocco's and highly recommend it read more

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Everything about Roccos is a home run! From the minute you walk in, you are drawn into the excitement and the energy and the buzz of a very bustling an amazing steakhouse experience! The staff, both at the bar and in the dining rooms are second to none. And the food takes your experience to a whole other level of greatness! And believe me when I tell you they also bring on the fun! Treat yourself next time you're in New York City to a classic and classy dining experience! read more

Don't go here! Worst experience in a steakhouse Not only is food subpar but the service is even worse. You'll be seated next to staff members on break watching movies read more

Everything from the food and service was exceptional including the entire friendly staff, which is difficult to find these days. I will certainly be making my way back there soon. Thank you! read more

Went to Rocco's Steakhouse for lunch....beautiful decor, the staff was great! When I was seated I started looking at the menu and thought....let me splurge a little, I saw they had King Crab as an Appetizer and then get the Bone in Filet Minion when the waiter came by he looked me up and down(I was in a polo work shirt, and khakis) and said sir I would like to inform you the king crab is 165 dollars a lbs. I was floored....the poor people look was all over my face lol. I was like sir, I've had a change of heart, can you get me the 19.99 crab cake special as an appetizer . Anyhow long story short....steak was eh, crab cakes were full of filling and no crab so I was underwhelmed about the whole meal. If you do go there please pick up pieces of my rich man ego because it shattered and was left on the floor there lol. All and all it wasn't the worst, but definitely wasn't the best. read more

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Rocco's delivers exactly what you'd hope for in a classic Midtown steakhouse: a clubby, old-school vibe, attentive service, and seriously solid steaks. The ribeye was perfectly cooked, well-seasoned, and generous in size. Sides like the creamed spinach and hash browns were rich and satisfying, and the shrimp cocktail came out fresh and ice-cold -- just as it should. The service was professional and efficient without being overbearing. It definitely feels like a place that values regulars, but first-timers are welcomed just as warmly. Prices are what you'd expect for a quality steakhouse in this part of town -- not cheap, but fair for the experience and quality. It didn't quite hit that "wow" factor to push it into 5-star territory, but Rocco's is a dependable, classic option for steak in Midtown -- ideal for business dinners or a celebratory night out. read more

A fantastic group dinner at Rocco's Steakhouse. Thick Canadian Bacon to start followed by... Colossal Seafood Towers which included Jumbo Shrimp, Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Clams, Oysters and wonderful Lobster Tails. Bring on the tender Porterhouse's complemented with creamed spinach, onion rings and asparagus. Various dessert trays included key lime pie, pecan pie, and delicious carrot cake. Service was spot on an evening and a grand time was had by all... read more

This place is my favorite NYC Steakhouse. I've been to everyone and it's easily become my place to take my family to. The service was really good and the quality was great everything was excellent and exceptional. I recommended it to my long time friend Dawn who was visiting the city with her friend she described her experience as "fantastic "... nothing but excellence. Can't wait to return. The owner was visiting her table to make sure she was happy...can't ask for anything more. read more

Great steaks, and really good service. Need to get German potatoes. Will definitely go back.

This is the NEW BEST STEAKHOUSE IN NYC! Over the last year or two, I've eaten at Wolfgangs, Sparks, STK, Quality Meats, etc., and this was by far the best experinece we've had in quite some time. Six of us came for my wife's birthday, which we advised them about when making the reservation. Here is where they excelled. Service was about as good as I have had anywhere ever. Well timed, unobtrusive, and a waiter who remembered our order for six without writing it down. Caesar salads were excellent and plenty for two. Ample portions of German Potatoes, Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions, and Creamed Spinach also plenty for the six of us. Porterhouse, two filets, and salmon all perfectly prepared and seasoned. Just the right temp. Steaks were the best I've had in a long time. And a selection of deserts delivered to the table for my wife's birthday. Again, a memorable experience and we'll be back. read more

Excellent old school steakhouse in the heart of Manhattan. Delicious cocktails, amazing sides of veggies, and the steaks were unbelievable. Will definitely go back. read more

Rocco in NoMad. GM is ex-Wolfgang's. 10/10 service. Wait staff wipes the first steak bites on the edge of sizzling plate then dips it in the beef rendered butter. read more

Rocco Steakhouse - 10/10 service. Wait staff wipes the first steak bites on the edge of sizzling plate then dips it in the beef rendered butter. - American Near Me - New York, New York

This is a classically styled NYC steakhouse. Service was very attentive, with waitstaff constantly buzzing around. But also not obtrusive. The food was outstanding. My partner and I started with a wedge salad and French onion soup. The soup was a bit salty for my taste but probably just me. The salad was fresh. We each had filet mignon. The standard portion is 14 (!!) oz. We opted for off menu 8 oz portions, just ask. It was cooked perfectly, crusty outside and tender inside. Served with delicious, unexpected peppercorn sauce. We had mashed potatoes as a side which were also great, although the portion was a bit small. The wine list is outstanding, with choices from pedestrian to sky's-the-limit. read more

Super fancy steakhouse. Had a good time. Service was prompt and nice. No complaints. Food was delicious and filling. Left there stuffed. read more

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Served like family style. Quality steak but it was very loud. Sides were good too i would try more things on the menu read more

Rocco Steakhouse - American Near Me - New York, New York

My husband and I try to visit a new steakhouse in Manhattan at least 2x a year. I found Rocco Steakhouse on a google search. Brought my husband there last night for his birthday dinner and this place did not disappoint. Steak was perfectly cooked medium rare, sides were amazing, truffle ravioli I can eat all day. And the key lime desssert was delicious. Beautiful ambiance, amazing service, and superb food. Well worth it. I cannot wait to go back. read more

Last night we visited Rocco Steakhouse which recently expanded its presence in New York City with a new location in Midtown, the venue continues the tradition of offering exceptional dry-aged beef in an elegant Art Deco setting. The impeccable service and the perfectly cooked steaks, are to die for also generous portions. The ambiance is both spacious and refined, providing a comfortable dining experience. For those seeking a classic steakhouse experience in a sophisticated environment, Rocco Steakhouse's new Midtown location is a commendable choice. You will not regret. read more

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So when in NYC, you can not leave without trying a steakhouse. Thank you Yelp for giving us a few options. We thought Rocco's had some great reviews and headed out in the rain to experience it for ourselves. We sat down at the bar and were immediately greeted by Giacuomo (apologies on the spelling). Such a warm greeting with that amazing Italian accent. We ordered sparkling water and a gin and tonic along with shrimp cocktail. These shrimp were huge!!!! The cocktail sauce had just enough spice. A couple more cocktails and a glass of wine and it was time to order dinner. Ribeye, baked potato, blue cheese wedge salad. All of this is shareable! Of course if you are a carnivore like my husband, you would want to have the steak all to your self! We could not leave without sharing their cheesecake for dessert! The best cheesecake I have ever had. Great service and friendly atmosphere! True Italian hospitality. I have known a few Rocco's in Albuquerque, NM who attended Catholic school with me. Not a very common name in my part of the country. We will be back! Worth every penny! read more

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It's... OK. Certainly you can get a good steak here, though I found the charring on the meat a bit uneven. And service is quite professional. But other things just shouldn't have come out of the kitchen -- like mealy tomatoes in the onion/tomato steakhouse classic appetizer (those same mealy tomatoes spoiled the salad part of the chicken Milanese and kinda made the dish meh as a result). Also, onlon rings that were greasy and semi-burnt. And lamb chops that were slightly overcooked. Things like that scream dishes aren't being eyeballed before they come out of the kitchen (and if you can't get good tomatoes, well, just don't serve the dish). It's a boisterous restaurant -- some might like that, I thought it was just a bit much. Prices are high, but kinda what you expect for a NYC steakhouse serving prime beef. I suspect you can do better overall if you're looking for a solid steakhouse meal, but you can also do worse. read more

Walking in it's like walking in a beautiful dark time capsule. Big dark oversized wood bar on your right and hostess to the left a little further up. The dining room is big and open, but no windows in here. The windows at the bar were decorated with walls of wine bottles, some I didn't even know they made so big. Yellenia was great. The first drink, an old fashioned, wasn't so great. No garnish and made with a Maraschino cherry! Til this day I cannot find a better place that makes one like Yardhouse ! Shocking, anyway I drank it-fast. We were seated table of 11 I believe and Al was great. The whole staff was pretty great from what I remember after, 2nd dirty Martini ( which I switched to after that old fashion), the only issue was I had to send maybe each dirty martini back because I mean it wasn't dirty. The food was good. I had the bone-in filet mignon very good sear tasted great. My favorite was the lobster mac and cheese, I also had the sautéed broccoli which was yummy as well. I did enjoy that they pack your leftovers for you. I don't usually do groups and that could have effected my overall outlook on this place. I only dine for 2 normally, so 11 was a big difference. Nothing was a wow factor here and there are too many NYC steakhouses for me to probably ever visit this one again. read more

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This place was a party in my mouth!! The amount of flavors in each plate is astonishing, especially when all beautifully prepared and garnished. The service has been the BEST service I have experienced to date. Every waiter was extremely friendly and accommodating. They even pulled the lobster out of its shell for me! Every side was served family style and each waiter will go round Robbin until you get everything you wanted. I would honestly give this place a million stars if that was a thing. It's definitely on the more expensive side but well worth the price given you're treated better than royalty. The Shiraz we ordered paired wonderfully with the steak. I'm not sure if they always do this, but the dessert cake platter was on the house! They all tasted so good but I'd have to say the carrot cake was my favorite. Hell, even if they don't give it for free next time, I'd still order it. That's how delicious the cakes were!! This was the first time I tried Steak Tartare and I have to say I'm spoiled. Definitely a high standard for a first time trying a dish. Not sure I'll be able to find another steak tartare this good!! Please oh please start a chain and have one in the South Bay!! I'd love to bring my parents!! Make that anyone actually! You must try this spot if you're in New York!!! read more

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Food I got the filet mignon medium rare and it came out so well. The side portions are huge so you can order one side for the party and split amongst everyone. We got the mac and cheese and the fries which went really well with our steaks! The steak sauce they had was really good and was special sauce to Rocco. There was nothing to complain about the steak and it came out in a reasonable time. Service My family decided to go to a steak house in NYC. We didn't have reservation because it was a spontaneous decision and going to the city a reservation is always needed. However we decided to go at the times in between lunch and dinner. I called before coming in to make sure they had tables and they did. After dinner the servers gave us dessert for free because it was my brothers birthday! This was so sweet and we didn't even tell them before coming in. The server was speaking to us and heard that it was my brother's birthday and brought us cake and fruits. This was such a pleasant surprise and very thoughtful! read more

Rocco Steakhouse - Filet mignon (bottom right) and NY strip (top) - American Near Me - New York, New York

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After looking at steakhouses on my phone,we were able to get a res at Rocco for me,my best friend & his daughter.Very friendly staff keeping it all moving.our party was complete so they sat us at great tables in the middle of the busy dining room.Our host Vinny was there all the way exchanging pleasantries & jokes.Excellent waiter & support staff/food runner were very pleasant.Delicious Apple arugula salad Then mains:Fries,Onion Rings cavatappi Mac & cheese Al dente.Thenthe bone in steak arrivedon a searing hot plate fresh from broiler tilted on a plate creating a perfect pool of butter.Very well handled steak,dry aged in house.We met everybody touching our table and all were so nice.After dinner they sent a chocolate mousse torte with ganache delicious The photo included is the steak I bought home to my wife read more

Rocco Steakhouse - My wife's fantastic aged steak leftovers - American Near Me - New York, New York

Food was great. The wait staff very helpful and easily accessible. This place is always buzzing with a positive vibe. I come here every time I'm in NYC. read more

We dined here because of the stellar reviews I've read. Service was 3/5- don't expect any warmth service that you'd usually get from a steakhouse place. Servers were very straightforward and felt a European dine-in service. We shared our entrees so they served each of them on our plates. It was a kind gesture but awkward and unnecessary. Food was 3.5/5- the Rib eye steak we ordered was medium well but the edges of the steak were burnt then the middle was medium rare. It was definitely a disappointment. We liked the Lobster mac n' cheese, sea bass and the apple and pear salad. read more

Food was good, not very good - just good. And the service was sub par, at best. I was with a rather large business party of 10 last Thursday night and the wait staff seemed barely attentive at all. I had to literally stand up and wave my warms twice for a drink order for the table. The Caesar Salads that four of us ordered just for ourselves were divided up and served family style to all along with all of the other appetizers. I am normally not that bothered by stuff like this, but having never been here before and also aware of its stellar reputation, I have to say that I was very, very disappointed. read more

The worst Thanksgiving dinner ever: no flavor, dry meat; pie was cold and stale hard crust! Plus over priced, ​ We will not go back! Very, very dussapointed read more

This place is great. Delicious food and great service. Have visited a few times and will return.

Quick weekend stay in the city, Rocco's, a block away from our hotel, seemed like the right choice. Solid wine list with many options and yes, NYC steakhouse prices. There are certainly several solid choices without reaching triple digits and we jumped on the Luigi Bosco. Chilled, which I'm a fan, but not so much for my wife. Still, very smooth and light. Iceberg Wedge and tomato salad with bacon and Bleu cheese is our go to at prime steakhouses and Rocco's didn't disappoint. The tomato was a bit simple, but the Bleu cheese was extremely flavorful. Both ordered filets, one medium rare (Megan's) one medium (mine). Cute little markers, but my steak was over cooked. My wife's was perfectly cooked. Slightly disappointed, but it wasn't dried out plus the peppercorn gravy saved it. Which the gravy was a surprise, it was definitely tasty and meshed well wonderfully with the potatoes. Finished the meal with NY Cheesecake and a latte. Well, I don't eat cheesecake, but my wife said it was very tasty. I ate the fruit on the platter and can't go wrong with strawberries and melons. The mocha latte, was strong, just what I needed! Despite, a slightly overcooked steak, I have to give Rocco's a five. The service was impeccable and all the food was very tasty. Certainly recommend if you're ever looking for a good steakhouse in the NoMad section of Manhattan. read more

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EXCELLENT food, service and ALL IN ALL PHENOMENAL. Bartender Toshe served us ate at the bar and shared the 14 Oz filet mignon, Cesar salad and carrot cake! HIGHLY RECOMMEND, extensive wine list also!! Must go to steak house! read more

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