Iconic NYC steakhouse, birthplace of Delmonico steak & Baked Alaska. Old-school fine dining w/ pristine seafood & top cuts of steak.
Visit Delmonico's in the Financial District, America's first fine dining restaurant, for a taste of old New York with its pristine seafood and top cuts of steak.
Amber Sutherland-Namako reviews Delmonico's, an iconic New York steakhouse. Despite minor initial issues, the restaurant offers a refined dining experience with excellent steaks and classic cocktails in a beautifully restored setting.
Step back in time at Delmonico's, a historic New York institution that has been serving patrons since 1837. This iconic steakhouse, renowned as America's first fine dining restaurant, offers an elegant atmosphere with a rich culinary legacy. From its legendary steaks to classic cocktails and iconic dishes like Baked Alaska, Delmonico's provides a quintessential old-school New York dining experience.
Delmonico's, a historic American steakhouse, is lauded for its high-quality steaks, including the dry-aged bone-in rib-eye and filet mignon. The menu also features excellent seafood, classic appetizers like crab cakes and Caesar salad, and iconic house-created dishes such as Baked Alaska and Lobster Newburg. While most feedback is positive, a few comments suggest some dishes, like the current Lobster Newburg and Baked Alaska, can be inconsistent or overpriced.
"Highly recommended are the dry-aged bone-in rib-eye and filet mignon steaks, the crab cakes, and the Caesar salad. The Baked Alaska is a historically significant dessert, though opinions on its current quality vary."
Customers generally praise Delmonico's for its historic ambiance, excellent steaks, and classic American cuisine, though some note inconsistency in service and price.
Important Note
Some diners have noted that service can be inconsistent, and certain dishes like the Baked Alaska or Lobster Newburg may not always meet expectations or can be overpriced.
"Delmonico's steaks from Demkota farms and their Australian wagyu are all halal, making it a recommendation for halal steakhouses."
Positive"Delmonico's is listed as a nice steakhouse option for expense account meals."
Positive"A commenter mentioned that they like Delmonico's crab cake, clarifying that it's not Maryland style."
Positive"A commenter stated that while they steam their own crab cakes at home, the best crab cake they've had in NYC is at Delmonico's, describing it as incredible."
Positive"This is a suggestion for a historic New York steakhouse that might accommodate a large party."
Positive"The food at Delmonico's is considered not as good as it used to be, with the risotto being good but the steak 'meh'. The Caesar leaf is noted as good."
Negative"Delmonico's is listed as a potential choice for steak."
Neutral"This commenter recommended Delmonico's, suggesting the ribeye or the Delmonico steak. They also highlighted the Caesar salad and baked Alaska as notable dishes, mentioning their historical significance at the restaurant."
Positive"Delmonico's is considered the most worthwhile for the experience, though likely over budget."
Neutral"The commenter enjoys the food at Delmonico's, considering it better than Fraunces."
Positive"Delmonico's is recommended as a steak option."
Neutral"Delmonico's is mentioned as the best steak option, but it is noted as being significantly over budget."
Positive"The commenter recalls that the reviewer gave Delmonico's "mid numbers" on certain dishes."
Negative"Delmonico's was cited as a historical steakhouse where the commenter had a ribeye for $80, which they found to be decent in quality during a discussion comparing steak prices and experiences."
Neutral"This user mentioned eating at Delmonico's in a casual outfit, implying it's a place where such attire is acceptable."
Neutral"This user recommended Delmonico's for its Caesar salad, describing it as pretty good. Delmonico's is a steakhouse."
Positive"Delmonico's is suggested as an alternative to other steakhouses due to its status as one of the oldest restaurants in NYC or America."
Positive"This user stated that Delmonico's is the primary place for Baked Alaska."
Positive"This user agreed that Delmonico's is the correct place to get Baked Alaska."
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