Ben & Jack's Steak House Reviews
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- The BEST Steak House!!
Just consistently great steaks, seafood, fish and sides. BY FAR the best steak house in the city and has such a great atmosphere/friendly staff too. I've been at the 44th Street and 5th Avenue locations several times this past month, and I can never get enough. Looking forward to my next Porterhouse there!
Read More On Citysearch alice s 1/25/2010 - The Best Steak House in New York City!
Read More On Citysearch by anonymous1000 at nymag.com 1/21/2010 - service
Read More On Citysearch by pinaynj at nymag.com 12/18/2009 - OK at Best - Not the Greatest Steakhouse
We decided to give Ben and Jacks a try. I've definitely been to better steakhouses. The waiter was nice, but forgot to give me my mash potatoes to go, which was disappointing. The steak was decent, but I prefer Ruth Chris. The ambiance was tacky, in fact there was a big hole in the bathroom stall.
Frankly, I expect more, and have gotten much better for a meal that costs $200.
Read More On Citysearch aleahing 9/26/2009 - Great restaurant
Read More On Citysearch by timothy86 at nymag.com 3/30/2009 - waay overratedthis restaurant is waay over rated. the tables are crammed together so you feel as if your having a community meal. we had two filets. one we had to send back because we ordered it med rare and it was brought to use med to med well. the steaks were tender but tasted dry if that makes any sense... it was definietly not impressive or mouth watering. the service was really slooooow. finally the odd...
Read More On Citysearch rdd5555 2/15/2009 - If you love steak....This is a great NYC Steakhouse. Went for a work dinner and we had a blast. Steaks were perfect, seafood was divine. Get the bacon as a app...sooo good. Wine list was perfect for steak. Jack even came by the table to say hi and he gave us a round of afterdinner drinks on the house. I wish they had baked or mashed potato but it didnt make a difference. I would say this is on par with the top...
Read More On Citysearch CookThis 1/24/2009 - It's good but...Me and my boyfriend went to Ben & Jack's this past Friday. This was our first time going to the establishment. We were excited since we read such great reviews for this place. We were seated very quickly. We got the menus, but the menus did not explain none of the dishes ( this will come in handy later in my review). The waiter came, greeted us and asked for our drinks. I found this kind of funny...
Read More On Citysearch VJ5 12/14/2008 - Best Steakhouse in the citywe have been to peter luger many many times and love it.. but we live in manhattan and PL is a hassle to get a reservation and to get to.. Ben and Jacks' steaks are just as good,if not better than peter luger.. crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside.. the steaks are to die for.. no ambiance.. nothing special about the neighborhood, just a GREAT steak meal.. easy to get a reservation.
Read More On Citysearch giants16 11/10/2008 - Abrupt, Rushed Service, Medicore selcection of Cuts, Stuck in the 80's with your grandparents feelingWhat's the big deal about guys that worked at LUGER's??? It's good but not good enough to justify putting up with crappy service. Whop designs a menu that serves just steak for 1, 2, 3 and 4??? no creativity to the menu. the Tomato and Onion SUCKED. I expect the BEST from the market for $17 for 2, not something i could've bought at the supermarket down the block. NO originality, lack of commitmen...
Read More On Citysearch johnchoiusa 8/27/2008 - Great SteakI came here last friday with a group of clients from out of town. This is one of my Favorite steakhouses in the city. They have a great bar when you walk in where we were able to have some drinks and watch the end of the yankee game. We were seated right away. We ordered the shirmp cocktail, lumpr Crab meat, and sizzling bacon for the table. Everything was very tasty. We then ordered the ma...
Read More On Citysearch brett02 6/26/2008 - Avoid at all cost
Had dinner here last week with my wife and was really disappointed. First we were crammed in between to other tables in the center of the dining room. Every time a waiter would walk by our table he would bump either one of us or the table and just keep on going. Our $19. Crabmeat cocktail was served on a wilted piece of lettuce. The steak for two had so much salt and butter on it you just knew th...
Read More On Citysearch papacity 3/8/2008 - Greatest place ever!I went to the steakhouse one saturday evening with a few friends. It was great from the begining. At first they have a beautiful young lady who greeted us, she was very kind and respectful. The service was excellent, the waiters very quick and talkative. The food was absolutely delicious. Everything was outstanding! I recommend it to anyone, and the atmosphere is great for all ages.
Simply TWO...
Read More On Citysearch NYCeditor 3/3/2008 - great placeI had a great time there, nice service. I ordered the steak and shrimp The steak was pretty good. The shrimp was a little salty but I still liked it. Fast service that allows you to catch a train or game at MSG.Great for dinner but don't go if you have cholesterol issues - the mashed potatoes alone will put you over the edge.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 1/28/2008 - great serviceHad a good experience eating here because of the pleasant atmoshpere and friendly accomodating staff. Also enjoyed their steak for two and oysters.
Read More On Citysearch jk6046 1/12/2008 - extremely aggressive waiterI went here a couple Fridays ago with a group of around 12 people, all mid to late 20s. Right from the beginning I knew our waiter was going to be trouble. He kept talking about the "seafood appetizer", which is some massive plate of shellfish. When he was taking appetizer orders he said "So, you guys want to start with the seafood plate? Maybe two of them? I'll bring you two." We had to re...
Read More On Citysearch diablo1024 11/14/2007 - Avoid if your from the Younger crowd...Great Steak!!! - That says it all about this place. Because they surely don't have anything else. I went there with some friends for some NY style good steak. The waiter was in-attentive, and we got the impression we were looked down upon for being "younger". We are in our mid-twenties and were taken aback by this attitude. The decor was great, the food was fantastic. But service can make ...
Read More On Citysearch dumbgunji 9/24/2007 - Giving Luger the run for the moneyI love steak. I've been to Peter Luger's in Great Neck and I will say that I enjoyed my dining experience more at Ben & Jacks. There were six of us dining here for a friends birthday. We made reservations and were seated immediately. Our server was very attentative and service was quick. We all shared a Seafood Platter for six and two Steaks for three. We asked for medium rare and medium ra...
Read More On Citysearch myvicisslow 8/8/2007 - Good SteakAlthough New York has a lot of steakhouses, this one churns up some good competition. It has that old city steakhouse appeal with good food and great wine list. Keep it up!
Read More On Citysearch midtowngirl5 6/23/2007 - NYC's Best Steak!!!I have been to them all, when its all about the food and not the environment, Ben & Jack's is consistently outstanding. Excellent Steak of course, as well as fresh seafood. Its Wolfgang's without the hassle, or the attitude.....My favorite destination when its all about the food!! And of course, the BACON is a must try!!
Read More On Citysearch boknows232 3/8/2007 - Excellent Steak House ...Excellent steak! Last night was my fist time to go to Ben and Jack?s and I loved it. It was ten of us and the manager gave us a round table. The food was amazing. The waiter suggested the ?seafood platter? for appetizer and he was 100% right. There was more than enough food on that plate: lobster, shrimp, crab meat, oysters? Their steak for four was amazing?we had three steaks for four, medium ...
Read More On Citysearch scohen007 2/28/2007 - Worst steakhouse I've been to in NYC...I frequently visit Smith and Wollensky's and The Palm, as well as the Capital Grille on occasion. Thought I would try Ben and Jack's tonight, because of its Peter Luger pedigree. What a mistake. Four of us ordered the filet mignon, and they were gristled, fatty pieces, one of which the cook absolutely butchered. Our waiter was awful -- extremely unhelpful, with an attitude. And the atmosphere cer...
Read More On Citysearch kdarc333 2/22/2007 - Great Steak & Service!Steak and service on par with (or perhaps a bit above) Wolfgangs, Blair Perrone, and other Peter Luger spin-offs. Dining room is a bit old/stuffy and nicer decor can be found at some other steakhouses - but the steak for two is always excellent! Cremed spinach and lionized potatos are excellent compliments to a quality meal!
Read More On Citysearch kimber111 11/2/2006 - Great place, service...recommendedEverything was great....service was friendly and attentive. Food was great, as it should be so no surprises here. If you like fresh mozzarella then definitly order the mozz and tomato appetizer. Would definitely go back! One thing to know is that it's an older crowd but there were definitely some cougars on the prowl.
Read More On Citysearch myork 10/9/2006 - even better than peter lugerThis restaurant was opened by former Peter Luger staff... and they managed to exceed high expectations. For the same amount of money, you get 1) Far better service - no attitude, no arrogance, no wait 2) More comfortable seating - much roomier space, plush seats instead of hard wooden chairs, paintings and statues instead of dusty windows and most importantly, 3) BETTER STEAK - same Porterhouse,...
Read More On Citysearch yellowtail 8/18/2006 - Great food and serviceThe food was absolutely fabulous from the seafood appitizer to the apple struddel dessert. We ordered the steak for three which was cooked exactly how we ordered it and it was extremely tender. The one nice aspect of the resturant is when they served the steak, it was already cut and arrange around the bone. This made it much easier to serve with no mess. The Ben and Jacks steaksauce is a ver...
Read More On Citysearch mad8233 8/5/2006 - very goodI have been here many times and the steak has always been fantastic. The peas & onion and mushroom sides are always delicious. The staff is very helpful. The decor is kind of odd and it can be VERY loud.
Read More On Citysearch mcev 7/20/2006 - It is what it is................SteakNothing to brag about. It's good steak at a nice restaurant with very good service and a good wine list
Read More On Citysearch lalidb 4/21/2006 - Nothing SpecialSteaks are very good portioned, but they do have lots of fat. Service was ok but the wine that was suggested was outstanding. I do love my steak cajun but was unable to get my request at this steakhouse. Other than that it's pretty average.
Read More On Citysearch desnr02 3/28/2006 - Solid, but not the bestVery good steak, and overall I would recommend it if you are in the neighborhood, or everywhere else is booked. The home fries were also excellent. We did not like the bread (would have prefferred it to be warm), and the salads were doused with too much dressing. The Maitre D was excellent and the service was good. Was not a fan of the ambience; too bright, felt a little like a cruise ship (a...
Read More On Citysearch cordhimelstein 2/21/2006 - Great Steak!!We were looking for somethign different from the other steak houses in the city and ran across this gem. They sat 10 of us in a private room with excellent service and great food. Across the board very pleased with everything.
Read More On Citysearch awild75 10/10/2005 - Amazing Steakhouse!!Ben & Jack's Steakhouse is an amazing place! The food is absolutely delicious and so appetizing. The atmoshpere offers for a great night out and dining experience.
Read More On Citysearch asinanaj 9/17/2005 - AmazingBest steakhouse I've been to in NY, I've been to most of them....bacon is amazing and the porterhouse is the best, while it's expensive, it's actually pretty reasonable for a steakhouse
Read More On Citysearch rsl229 9/17/2005
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