The 10 best steakhouses in NYC to sink your teeth into

What is it? New York's first fine dining revue continues to be top of its class when it comes to steak.

Why we love it: Delmonico's has existed at the tip of FiDi since 1837. Its gone through various changes over the years—expansion, fires and even a closure. Yet like a phoenix, the distinguished dine has risen time and time again, consistently returning with what it does best: all manner of steak. The Signature Delmonico Ribeye, popularized the restaurant original chef, legendary chef Charles Ranhofer, is still on menu today, in all of its juicy and incredibly tender glory. 

Time Out tip: The restaurant is the originator of many dishes that we see today: the Baked Alaska, the Chicken a la Keene and the eggs Benedict. 

Address: 56 Beaver St, New York, NY 10004

Opening hours: Mon–Thu noon–3pm, 5–10pm; Fri noon–3pm, 5–11pm; Sat 4–10pm; Sun 4–9pm

What is it? A London import that's found favor among New Yorkers. 

Why we love it: The Hawksmoor brand—they currently operate 13 locations across the world—has a knack for picking a historic home to lay its head. The New York location is no different, as the steakhouse resides in the former United Charities Building, which lends an element of grandoisity with cavernous ceilings and original crown molding. Make the evening even more glorious by choosing one of the charcoal-grilled steaks or come by on the weekend for the iconic Sunday Roast. 

Time Out Tip: If you watched HBO’s The Penguin, you may spot a few familiar New York spaces, the Hawksmoor being one of them. 

Address: 109 E 22nd St, New York 10010

Opening hours: Lunch Wed—Sat noon—3pm; Dinner Mon—Sat 5—10:30pm; Sunday Roast noon—4:30pm; Sunday Dinner 5:30—9:30pm; Bar Mon, Tues 4:30—10:30pm Wed—Sat noon—3:30pm and 4:30—10:30pm Sun noon—4:30pm and 5:30—9:30pm 

What is it? Brooklyn’s nearly 150-year-old steakhouse, revived for the modern age. 

Why we love it: Gage & Tollner is a lot of things. One of 2021's best new restaurants. An excellent cocktail destination with a dedicated martini menu. And a fancy chop house, all inside a beautiful space. This should also be your top pick when dining with the steakhouse-averse, as it has plenty of other excellent options to choose from (try the fried chicken). And the T-bone, ribeye and NY strip are a cut above many places that amplify their steakhouse proclivities much louder. 

Time Out Tip: Climb upstairs to the not so secret Sunken Harbor Club and let the tropical vibes take you away.

Address: 372 Fulton St 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Opening hours: Mon—Fri 5—10pm; Sat, Sun 11:00am—10pm

What is it? Daniel Boulud’s first steakhouse is certainly a stunner. 

Why we love it: Somehow, in all of his years taming both fire and flame, Daniel Boulud hadn't had a steakhouse in his repertoire. That has all but changed with the opening of La Tete d'Or. Handsome doesn't yet capture the dining room with its seamless blend of copper and mirrors, framed by the metal artpiece that doubles as a kitchen hood. But the food rivals the glow as eleven cuts of USDA prime grace the menu, including the Wagyu prime rib that wheels right up to the table. 

Time Out tip: Turns out Boulud loves a good sundae. No matter what soft serve you choose (Vanilla, Chocolate or Berry-Cassis), it all comes with a platter of goodies, be it sprinkles to cocoa nibs and cookie dough. 

Address: 318 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10010

Opening hours: Dinner Mon—Sat 5—11pm Sun 5—10pm

What is it? A modern Korean steakhouse from chef Sungchul Shim. 

Why we love it: We've known that chef Shim is master when it comes to meat, one taste of his A5 Wagyu at Kochi is enough to convince us. He's taken it on a larger scale with the opening of Gui Steakhouse, operating smack dab in Times Square. Among the flurry of the surrounding neighborhood, Shim creates a quiet, blue-hued sanctuary, one where meats are dry-aged with a rub of shio kombu before meeting the grill powered by binchotan charcoal. 

Time Out tip: Gui's power lunch includes an app, an entree and a dessert, all for $37. With the choice of a dry-aged prime beef burger or steak frites for the picking, all we can say is choose wisely. 

Address: 776 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036

Opening hours: Mon 4–10pm; Tue–Sat noon–2:30pm and 4–10pm; Sun noon–2:30pm and 4–9pm

What is it? Simon Kim's world-class Korean BBQ and steakhouse that ranks as one of the best in the world. 

Why we love it: Some of New York City’s toughest tables are fixed with gleaming grills like crown jewels at Cote Korean steakhouse. This one’s design skews more sleek than plush, but its ambiance is still flattering, with scattered pops of neon light. But the red glow from the dry-aged beef locker is the biggest draw—just let it entrance you. 

Time Out Tip: For a hunger looking to be ravished, the butcher’s feast is up to the task with banchan, an unforgettable Savory Egg Soufflé, a duo of stews and, of course, USDA Prime and American Wagyu beef.

Address: 16 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10010

Opening hours: Daily 5pm—midnight

What is it? An old school steakhouse that still retains its character of yesteryear. 

Why we love it: Another oldie but goodie, Gallaghers first opened as an actual speakeasy at this very address in 1927. Once alcohol was made legal, they added meat to the mix and it was a hit. Enjoy legal libations with your steaks, chops and a long list of alternatives such as the beautiful raw bar.

Time Out Tip: Snap a selfie outside its famed meat window and peep the tags to see which cut has been aging the longest.

Address: 228 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019

Opening hours: Sun–Thu noon–10pm; Fri, Sat noon–11pm

What is it? Brooklyn's oldest steakhouse that still retains its charms. 

Why we love it: The place that launched a thousand takes, guess what, Luger is perfectly fine and good, and if you’re going to take your visiting in-laws out for steak, and you must choose between here and a less-known, maybe even slightly technically better spot, it’s gonna be Luger time, every time, baby. Pick the house dry-aged steak of your preference, choose from salads like the Iceberg Wedge Salad showered with niblets of the thick-cut bacon and always, and we mean always, tack on the Luger's Special German Fried Potatoes. 

Time Out tip: You can finally use a debit card to pay, as this longstanding institution was cash-only for the majority of its existence. 

Address: 178 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Opening hours: Daily 11:45am–9:45pm

What is it? A one-time dockworkers’ chophouse, now classic for all. 

Why we love it: When co-owners brothers Greg and Marc Sherry took over the steakhouse from their father, they followed a pretty solid philosophy: if it ain't broke, don't fix it. The last refresh dates around the 1950s era, and the interior speaks to it with a palette of auburn, bronze and chestnut, brick walls and those oh-so classic red plush banquettes. 16oz herb and spice-crusted ribeye and the Wagyu strip are well-temped and well-seasoned and the slice of NY cheesecake is still a creamy classic. 

Time Out Tip: The best deal in NYC lies with their Porterhouse for two priced at $95, which includes a Caesar salad, mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. 

Address: 56 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10011

Opening hours: Tue–Fri 5–9pm; Sat 5–10pm; Sun 4–9pm

What is it? A steakhouse stalwart founded in 1885. 

Why we love it: Keens is the kind of place where everybody knows its name. The 140-year-old chop of history is also almost as famous for its mutton chop, formally detailed as “our legendary mutton chop” on the menu, as it is for its titular item. Go for the creamed spinach and baked potatoes in an ornately throwback dining room that soars over the top of the genre. 

Time Out Tip: Look up and gaze upon the 45,000 smoking pipes hanging on the ceiling. Many of these smoking vessels belonged to former and famous members of Keens’ Pipe Club, including Albert Einstein, Babe Ruth and Teddy Roosevelt. 

Address: 72 West 36th St, New York, NY 10018

Opening hours: Mon—Fri 11:45am—10:30pm; Sat 5—10:30pm; Sun 5—9:30pm