Steak Restaurants in Manhattan, New York

Manhattan is home to some of the most reputable steak restaurants in the world, many of which have been around for decades. With such a high concentration of quality steakhouses, it's no wonder the New York strip steak was popularized here. After bike riding through Central Park, or walking through the New York Botanical Gardens, nothing caps off a full day in New York City better than a juicy cut of beef. Most steakhouses also offer a full range of vegetarian and seafood options.

Ben Benson's Steakhouse

With its warm, American-themed décor, Ben Benson's invites patrons to enjoy a hearty meal on any occasion. Frequented by professional athletes, celebrities, and business professionals, this popular steakhouse in midtown Manhattan caters to a decidedly upscale crowd. Each cut of savory beef is accompanied by various side dishes like grilled asparagus or mashed potatoes with caramelized onions. In addition to prime beef, Ben Benson's also offers fresh Maine lobsters, Southern-style fried chicken, and triple lamp chops.

Ben Benson's Steakhouse
123 W. 52nd St.
New York, NY 10019
(212) 581-8888
benbensons.com

BLT Steak

A modern, stylish take on the traditional steakhouse, BLT Steak is popular choice of steak restaurants in New York. The classy décor, with beige suede booths and resin-topped black tables, provides a quiet atmosphere to enjoy your meal without the "machismo" attitude associated with many typical neighborhood steakhouses. Sophisticated appetizers, like tuna tartare with avocado and soy-lime dressing, round out BLT's menu. Choose from a complete selection of American and Japanese Kobe beef cuts with a side order of sizzled onion rings, jalapeño mashed potato gratin, and hen of the woods mushrooms. Finish off with a peanut butter chocolate mousse, lemon-cassis meringue pie, or caramelized New York cheesecake--if you've still got room.

BLT Steak
106 E. 57th St.
New York, NY, 10022
(212) 752-7470
bltsteak.com

Delmonico's

Though many Manhattan steakhouses may surpass Delmonico's in culinary innovation, this New York institution must be doing something right to have stayed in business since 1837, making it the city's oldest continually operating restaurant. The birthplace of eggs benedict, lobster Newburg and baked Alaska, Delmonico's is rich in New York culinary history. Despite its allure and prestige, Delmonico's manages to create a warm, non-touristy atmosphere. Try Delmonico's signature steak, 20 ounces of boneless rib eye topped with crispy caramelized onions. Non-beef dishes include bigeye tuna tartare, corn, crab and chorizo chowder, and lollipop chicken wings stuffed with sausage and blue cheese. For dessert enjoy a pumpkin pecan pie a la mode or warm chocolate brownie with malted milk ice cream.

Delmonico's
56 Beaver St.
New York, NY10004
(212) 509-1144
delmonicosny.com

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