Old-school NYC steakhouse w/ iconic visible meat locker & dry-aged steaks grilled over hickory. Classic vibe w/ horse racing memorabilia.
Gallagher's Steakhouse, a Manhattan institution since 1927, offers a quintessential old-school New York steakhouse experience. The decor, rich with horse racing memorabilia, harks back to its history near the old Madison Square Garden. While updated with a display kitchen for contemporary dishes, the heart of Gallagher's remains its prime, dry-aged USDA beef, expertly grilled over hickory.
Primarily a steakhouse, Gallagher's is lauded for its dry-aged USDA Prime beef, especially the rib steak, grilled over hickory. The "other soup" is a nod to its Prohibition-era past. While some find the steaks to be excellent and the lunch specials a great value, others mention inconsistency or a lack of flavor. The prime rib sandwich with au jus is highlighted as a lunch-only, lesser-known gem.
"The dry-aged steaks, particularly the rib steak, are highly recommended. The prime rib sandwich with au jus is a notable lunch-only option, and the three-course lunch special is praised for its value."
Customers generally praise the classic steakhouse atmosphere and the quality of the dry-aged steaks, with some highlighting excellent lunch specials and good value. However, there are mixed reviews regarding consistency and past concerns about health ratings, although recent updates suggest improvements.
Important Note
There have been past concerns and discussions regarding the restaurant's health ratings, although recent reports indicate it has regained an 'A' rating. Some reviews mention inconsistency in food quality, and a few strongly advise against dining there, citing negative experiences.
"User recommended Gallaghers Steakhouse."
Positive"A brief comment stating that Gallagher's Steakhouse is currently 'awful'."
Negative"This commenter found Gallagher's to be a great experience with excellent meat, service, and atmosphere. They also noted that the restaurant has addressed previous health code issues."
Positive"This commenter had a mixed experience at Gallagher's Steakhouse, noting that a special Tomahawk steak was exceptional, but the prime rib was only fine. They expressed a preference for Keen's for prime rib."
Neutral"This user accused another commenter of intentionally omitting the phrase '& recognized restaurants' from the group's description to support their point, highlighting that Gallagher's would fit the recognized category."
Neutral"This user described Gallagher's Steakhouse as a 'mid' steakhouse with 'zero flavor', suggesting it's not a place for those seeking a high-quality steak experience."
Negative"This commenter pointed out that the original post stated the group explores Michelin-starred restaurants, which caused confusion when Gallagher's (a recognized but not starred restaurant) was mentioned. The poster later edited to include 'recognized restaurants'."
Neutral"This user provided a link confirming that Gallagher's Steakhouse has a current 'A' health code rating, addressing a previous concern about a 'C' rating."
Positive"The group organizer clarified that Gallagher's is recognized by Michelin, even if not starred, and explained that their group explores both starred and recognized establishments. They provided a link to the Michelin guide for reference."
Neutral"This commenter believes Michelin-starred restaurants are overrated and the system is toxic, but acknowledges that Gallagher's is 'pretty good' and offers good lunch specials."
Neutral"Gallagher's Steakhouse is mentioned in comparison to Delmonico's, with the former having a better steak, although Delmonico's is considered more upscale."
Positive"Gallagher's is recommended and ranked fourth in the commenter's force ranking of steakhouses."
Positive"This user agreed with the negative sentiment about Gallagher's, questioning their use of salt and stating nothing made them want to return, possibly due to ordering lunch."
Negative"The commenter noted that Gallagher's dry ages steaks for a maximum of 30 days and considers them perfectly average prime dry-aged ribeyes, not exceptional."
Neutral"The commenter found Gallagher's to be the least tasty steak they have ever had."
Negative"The commenter points out that Gallagher's dry ages their steaks in their window."
Neutral"The commenter has made a reservation at Gallagher's based on its high regard and uniqueness compared to Chicago options."
Neutral"The commenter plans to check out Gallagher's based on a recommendation, considering it a potential option for another trip."
Neutral"Gallagher's is highlighted as the steakhouse most proud of its dry aging process and is therefore the first place the commenter would look."
Positive"Gallagher's in Midtown is recommended as the best for dry aged ribeye."
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