Modern classic steakhouse w/ perfectly seared cuts. Upscale & sophisticated w/ a great lunch deal.
This classic American steakhouse offers a sophisticated dining experience, renowned for its perfectly seared cuts of steak. Located conveniently in Midtown, it's a popular choice for both business dinners and celebratory occasions. While known for its upscale ambiance and traditional steakhouse fare, it also provides a more accessible lunch menu and is considered a solid option for those seeking a well-executed steak.
The American steakhouse is highly recommended for its expertly prepared steaks, including a notable tomahawk and porterhouse. While generally lauded, one comment suggested the quality of their dry-aged porterhouse wasn't as good as Peter Luger's. The establishment also offers sides like onion rings and creamed spinach.
"The porterhouse for two and the NY Sirloin (strip) are recommended, along with sides of onion rings and creamed spinach or mashed potatoes. The tomahawk steak is also mentioned."
Customers consistently praise the steakhouse for its excellent meat quality and sophisticated dining atmosphere, often recommending it as a top-tier choice.
Important Note
One commenter felt the quality of their dry-aged porterhouse was not as good as Peter Luger's. It can also be considered a splurge.
"This steakhouse dry-ages its steaks for a minimum of 31 days."
Positive"Benjamin Steakhouse is listed among the user's 'meh' steakhouses."
Negative"Benjamin Steakhouse is recommended."
Positive"The Benjamin is mentioned as a dining option."
Neutral"Benjamin on E41st St is recommended for its great meat and nice staff, suggesting splitting a steak and a side to manage costs. The commenter also prefers sitting at the bar."
Positive"The commenter considers Wolfgang's and Benjamin's to be excellent choices, recommending the classic 'porterhouse for two' or the 'NY Sirloin' (strip), with sides of onion rings and creamed spinach or mashed potatoes. They advise against ordering filet mignon at a New York steakhouse and suggest skipping Peter Luger."
Positive"The commenter suggested steakhouses like Benjamin as a potential option for hosting a private breakfast event for a large group."
Neutral"Benjamin's has a similar style of porterhouse to Peter Luger's, but the commenter feels the quality is not as good."
Negative"Recommends Benjamin as a very good steakhouse option in Midtown, noting that it can be a splurge."
Positive"Benjamin Steakhouse is suggested as a place that offers a weekday prix-fixe lunch special, making it a potential option for a solo diner."
Neutral"The commenter recommends trying Benjamin's Steakhouse."
Neutral"Benjamin's is listed as a great but pricey steakhouse option."
Positive"Benjamin Steakhouse is suggested as a very good option for steak."
Positive"Benjamin Steakhouse is noted as being pretty good."
Neutral"Benjamin's is recommended as a great Midtown option, offering more choices and easier table availability than Keen's."
Positive"Benjamin's is highlighted as an underrated American steakhouse option, conveniently located near Bryant Park, where tables are generally available."
Positive"The user strongly recommends Benjamin for restaurant week, noting it offers a "crazy good deal" and that their regular steak is only $60."
Positive"Benjamin is this user's favorite steakhouse, described as old-school and better than Luger-esque establishments, leading them to wish they always chose Benjamin over new steakhouses."
Positive"Benjamin Steakhouse was recommended by a user as an overpriced breakfast option, alongside Monterey."
Positive"This user's personal favorite steakhouse is Benjamin Steakhouse, implying a positive experience there."
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