Historic NYC steakhouse, serving up iconic dishes with perfectly cooked steaks & a classic, elegant ambiance.
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.
Delmonico's, a true New York institution, offers a glimpse into the city's rich culinary past as America's first fine dining restaurant, established in 1837. While some diners have noted minor service hiccups and found certain classic dishes to be less compelling, the steaks consistently receive high praise for their flavor and preparation. With its elegant, restored ambiance and extensive wine list, it remains a solid choice for those seeking a classic American steakhouse experience.
Delmonico's is renowned for its steaks, particularly the dry-aged ribeye and the signature Delmonico cut, which are consistently praised for their flavor and perfect cooking. While some customers found the classic dishes like Lobster Newburg and Baked Alaska to be overpriced or less impressive, others rave about the quality of the steaks and sides like creamed spinach and Caesar salad. The crab cakes and jumbo prawns are also noted as good appetizers.
"The steaks, particularly the dry-aged bone-in rib-eye and the signature Delmonico cut, are highly recommended. The Caesar salad, crab cakes, bread and butter, and pomme puree (mashed potatoes) are also frequently praised."
Customers generally have a positive view of Delmonico's, appreciating its historical significance and the quality of its steaks. Some reviews mention inconsistencies in service and that certain classic dishes, like the Lobster Newburg and Baked Alaska, may be overpriced or underwhelming compared to the steaks.
Important Note
One reviewer mentioned that the current iteration of Delmonico's might have no real connection to its historical past due to changes in name and location over time. Also, the Lobster Newburg and Baked Alaska have been noted as potentially overpriced or not living up to expectations.
"Delmonico's restaurant week menu is described as unbeatable and is priced at $60."
Positive"The user recommended Delmonico's and mentioned having dined in their board room. They also noted that other private rooms might be available."
Neutral"Correction: Delmonico’s now only offers lunch. My apologies."
Neutral"The commenter previously tried Delmonico's during Restaurant Week for dinner and found the food to be very good. However, they felt the add-on for the baked alaska was not worth the extra cost. They also noted that the restaurant now only offers dinner service."
Positive"The commenter stated they were going to Delmonico's that night but did not enjoy the Baked Alaska, finding the flavors unappealing and not wanting to pay the supplement again to try it."
Negative"The commenter made a reservation at Delmonico's and mentioned a fondness for their Baked Alaska, even though it incurs an extra charge."
Positive"Delmonico's is a restaurant the commenter visits during every Restaurant Week. While some premium items may have a supplement, the commenter noted that the steak alone is priced similarly to the regular menu."
Positive"This user simply mentions Delmonicos as a potential restaurant."
Positive"The commenter agreed that Delmonico's ribeye, even with the supplement, offered fantastic value, especially considering the regular price of the dish."
Positive"Delmonico's is recommended for its $60 option during Restaurant Week, which is considered worth it by the commenter. An additional comment noted that the ribeye with a supplement was fantastic and an exceptional value."
Positive"Suggests Delmonico's as a steakhouse option for a family fine dining experience."
Neutral"Highlights Delmonico's historical significance as the oldest steakhouse in the USA, the origin of the Delmonico steak, and the inventor of several famous dishes, making it a highly classic choice."
Positive"Personally preferred Delmonico's over the other restaurants mentioned."
Positive"Considers Delmonico's a good choice out of the initial options, but suggests Hawksmoor for a special occasion."
Positive"A simple endorsement of Delmonico's."
Positive"Considers Delmonico's a bit of a 'snooze fest' unless the occasion is a very significant birthday like a 70th."
Neutral"Mentions that the crab cake at Delmonico's was disappointing but suggests the rib-eye might be better than the signature Delmonico steak."
Negative"Was underwhelmed by Delmonico's, preferring Del Frisco's Double Eagle instead."
Negative"Delmonico's is ranked as the best among the choices listed, followed by Wolfgang's 33rd St."
Positive"The user suggests emailing Delmonico's to inquire about policies for solo diners, as they might have limited bar seats available on a first-come, first-serve basis."
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