Nick & Stef's Steakhouse

The Scene – A glassed-in ground-level chamber of aging steaks greets visitors to the New York outpost of owner Joachim Splichal's popular Los Angeles steakhouse. Inside, angular panels of blond wood work their way across the walls and ceiling in a way that's reminiscent of the Garden ceiling. Plush carpet covers the floors and deep leather lines the booths. – – The Food – Nick & Stef's is a meat-and-potatoes steakhouse in the truest sense, with 10 different cuts of meat (like a juicy grilled 10-ounce venison chop and a silky, dry-aged 12-ounce New York strip steak) and…

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ambiance	81.4799976348877% positive	“The only complaint I have is that the tables for 2 along the booth are very close together so it wasn't as romantic a dinner as we wanted but all in all, we were in our own world, more like in heaven.” “our waitress was phenominal and the food was pretty good - i actually like angelo and maxies steaks and creamed spinach better - but it was fun to share the porterhouse for 2.” “The service was wonderful and even at such an early hour there was enough of a crowd that we didn't feel like we were at the "early bird special" and it added to the warm atmosphere.” “am a huge fan of steak so after reading some of the reviews here i decided to check this place out (the location was what kept me from going there in the first place).” “The decor is very pleasant and there is a lot of elbow room, even though it didn't seem that way in the picture.” “His original restaurant in L.A. was great, but the food here was disappointing, atmosphere was even worse - a depressing experience, sorry!” “The other times I've gone it's romantic date heaven, you can walk in get a booth by the windows, be treated like a VIP in a not-crowded place, with great food and service.” “Nice atmosphere, nothing to fancy.” “Same goes for the atmosphere, really refreshing.”
dessert	100.0% positive	“One of my favorite starters are the crab cakes they are fantastic.”
drinks	66.66999816894531% positive	“They have a nice bar set-up for drinks before an event and one of the best signatue drinks i've tasted in many places.” “The bottle of wine I had complimented my steak nicely which as perfect medium-rare and we had a very attentive server which was nice.” “The wine was ridiculously expensive (The house cabernet was $12 per glass).”
food quality	84.58000183105469% positive	“The food is a good average - nothing particularly out of the ordinary for what I'd expect for a steakhouse of this type in the city.” “We shared a crabcake appetizer which was amazing (all crab!)” “The food was excellent and cooked perfectly, the service was great as well as having a top notch waiter who was knowledgeable and friendly as well!” “My boyfriend, a huge steak fan, loved his meal too.” “Overall, a good steak experience.” “our waitress was phenominal and the food was pretty good - i actually like angelo and maxies steaks and creamed spinach better - but it was fun to share the porterhouse for 2.” “The bottle of wine I had complimented my steak nicely which as perfect medium-rare and we had a very attentive server which was nice.” “The steaks are delicious and so are the sides.” “However the food was great, love that steak!” “loved the mushroom dish that had an assortment of mushrooms instead of only button.” “The filet was flat (compared to a good steak house such as Del Friscos or Harry) My wife and I were so hungry that we had to eat was was brought to the table.” “When I'm not in the mood for steak, I know I can always get the fresh seafood.” “The food was outstanding.” “best steaks around with the best service” “Service was decent except the food was horrible.” “My companions meal was dry and my meal was a little bland.” “WITH it- it is unbeatable- the food is delicious and the service is perfection.” “The mashed potatoes with bacon were delish!” “Great food Great service A+” “The steak was great.” “Fortunately, my colleague and I were able to do so and therefore were able to enjoy our meal.” “Went there bc of the $50 dine out ny coupon - the porterhouse is very yummy, the ny stripe is decent.” “The petite filet & shrimp consisted of a slightly dry (ordered medium) filet and three shrimp.” “One of my favorite starters are the crab cakes they are fantastic.” “It was a decent steak, and definitely worth it with the coupon.” “would reccomend this to anyone looking for a great meal in New York City.” “The salmon was delicious and mashed potatoes are some of the best I've ever had.” “and we had a fabulous meal.” “The service was impecable; the food was outstanding; the speciality 20oz.” “We complained to our waiter, who immediately alerted the manager, about the poor quality of the steak, and she insisted on bringing us another, which we declined.” “His original restaurant in L.A. was great, but the food here was disappointing, atmosphere was even worse - a depressing experience, sorry!” “Great cocktail, great service, great food either.” “The food here is excellent, so I'm definitely going back for more!” “am a huge fan of steak so after reading some of the reviews here i decided to check this place out (the location was what kept me from going there in the first place).” “The ribeye was cooked perfectly and the cheese mashed potatoes are fabulous.” “The other times I've gone it's romantic date heaven, you can walk in get a booth by the windows, be treated like a VIP in a not-crowded place, with great food and service.” “You have to try the creamed spinach as it is probably the best side dish in all of New York.” “The filet minon was average, and the chicken I had, actually was so dry my throat was scratchy after the meal.” “The sleek and contemporary steakhouse features amazing steaks and a killer swordfish.” “All in all a decent place, however, with a bill for two coming close to $200.00, coupled with so many other steak options in the city, you'd probably be more satisfied going somewhere else.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“All in all a decent place, however, with a bill for two coming close to $200.00, coupled with so many other steak options in the city, you'd probably be more satisfied going somewhere else.” “this place has great scotch/whisky selection, perfect for the upcoming colder months.”
overall	100.0% positive	“great restaurant!”
return potential	100.0% positive	“For an excellent restaurant close to the MSG venue we will certainly return.” “would definitely return to Nick & Stefs, especially since it is in a neighborhood so void of good restaurants!”
service	78.94999980926514% positive	“The service was very good even though this restaurant was really busy at the time of our visit.” “Great cocktail, great service, great food either.” “The bottle of wine I had complimented my steak nicely which as perfect medium-rare and we had a very attentive server which was nice.” “It seems that the only people who loved their meals were the ones who got $50 or $100 off their check.” “The service is professional but not stuffy like other steakhouses.” “WITH it- it is unbeatable- the food is delicious and the service is perfection.” “Because the service is ABOMINABLE and you'll need to have someone you can talk to to kill the time between the waiter making appearances.” “The service is good.” “We complained to our waiter, who immediately alerted the manager, about the poor quality of the steak, and she insisted on bringing us another, which we declined.” “I've gone to there a few times, the staff is great, not your typical stuffy steakhouse crew-very friendly and professional.” “The food was excellent and cooked perfectly, the service was great as well as having a top notch waiter who was knowledgeable and friendly as well!” “The service was impecable; the food was outstanding; the speciality 20oz.” “The other times I've gone it's romantic date heaven, you can walk in get a booth by the windows, be treated like a VIP in a not-crowded place, with great food and service.” “The service was attentive.” “The service was wonderful and even at such an early hour there was enough of a crowd that we didn't feel like we were at the "early bird special" and it added to the warm atmosphere.” “best steaks around with the best service” “The service was HORRIBLE.” “our waitress was phenominal and the food was pretty good - i actually like angelo and maxies steaks and creamed spinach better - but it was fun to share the porterhouse for 2.” “Great food Great service A+”
value	66.66999816894531% positive	“The price tag was high even with the dine out certificate, but I expected nothing less from a good steakhouse.” “am a huge fan of steak so after reading some of the reviews here i decided to check this place out (the location was what kept me from going there in the first place).” “This restaurant was pricey but once in a blue moon was worth it.” “It was a decent steak, and definitely worth it with the coupon.” “My boyfriend, a huge steak fan, loved his meal too.” “The wine was ridiculously expensive (The house cabernet was $12 per glass).”

06/25/09

Very good

by derfffff

I had a very good experience the night I went to this restaurant. I know literally all restaurants can be up & down from night to night (I used to be a food expeditor and waiter) but I was fortunate to have been there on an up-night! I loved the mushroom dish that had an assortment of mushrooms instead of only button. The bottle of wine I had complimented my steak nicely which as perfect medium-rare and we had a very attentive server which was nice. I've been to 4 steakhouses in the city and this is #1. I still need to go to Peter Luger's and the Old Homestead (among others).

Pros: food & service
Cons: none

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10/24/08

Average

by Mydas

I go to a steakhouse about once a month. Decided to try Nick & Stef's due to its proximity to Penn Station. The petite filet & shrimp consisted of a slightly dry (ordered medium) filet and three shrimp. My dining companion ordered the crab cakes and seemed to enjoy them. The mac & cheese side and calamari app were good. The service was attentive. All in all a decent place, however, with a bill for two coming close to $200.00, coupled with so many other steak options in the city, you'd probably be more satisfied going somewhere else.

Pros: Ambience, Location, service
Cons: Didn't think the steak was very good

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06/24/08

Top ten steak.

by Steakworrier

I am a frequent visitor of steak houses, and I have dined to most of them in the city. My friend recommended it, so I came in with few friends for the R.E.M concert. We tried the seafood platter for the table and that was the best I?ve tasted in a long time. I tried the cowboy steak and that was the most tender cowboy steak have ever eaten. Even though we were short on time they managed to get us out on time after a very enjoyable experience. This Steakhouse is a top 10 on my book, and I will recommend it.

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06/23/08

I have to say this place was a great find never knew it existed

by fillet75

I ate here before the Tom Petty concert and was pleased with my whole experience. My Ribeye steak was absoltely enormous and filled with flavor. My wife had the Mixed seafood entree and told me it was fresh and tasty. The service was very good even though this restaurant was really busy at the time of our visit...We will return

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05/04/08

Rather be at Burger King

by tbone69tbone69

I am not joking, I'd rather have eaten at Burger King. Service was decent except the food was horrible. The filet mignon has no taste and the consistency of a rubber band. The filet was flat (compared to a good steak house such as Del Friscos or Harry) My wife and I were so hungry that we had to eat was was brought to the table. The creamed Spinach was dry and stale. The bread offering was bland and ordinary.

This steak house is not among the elite in Manhattan, but charges equivalent prices. We complained to our waiter, who immediately alerted the manager, about the poor quality of the steak, and she insisted on bringing us another, which we declined. The manager reduced our tab by the price of the steak (which was very nice.)

We will never go back to Nick & Stef's.

Pros: Nice Ambience
Cons: Food Suuucks

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06/25/09

Very good

by derfffff

10/24/08

Average

by Mydas

06/24/08

Top ten steak.

by Steakworrier

06/23/08

I have to say this place was a great find never knew it existed

by fillet75

05/04/08

Rather be at Burger King

by tbone69tbone69

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