Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse

(212) 947-8940

32 W 37th St (nr. Fifth Ave.)
New York, NY 10018 40.7507 -73.9843

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Neighborhoods: Midtown South Central, Midtown

FRANKIEANDJOHNNIES.COM

Hours:

Lunch 12pm-3pm

Dinner Mon-Thu 4pm-10:30pm

Dinner Fri - Sat 4pm-11pm

Price:

$$$$

Last updated 4.14.11

Category:

Banquet Rooms

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Online Reservations, Group Dining, Notable Wine List, Prix Fixe Menu

Cuisine:

Steakhouse

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What People Are Saying About Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse

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In Short – The original opened as a speakeasy in 1926, and the other locations retain much of that atmosphere, with deep velvet benches and wooden tables topped with white tablecloths. Alongside the USDA prime dry-cut steaks, the menu features standard steakhouse fare: appetizers like shrimp cocktail, fresh oysters and clams, an array of salads, soups, pastas and vegetable sides, and non-steak entrees like lamb, veal and pork chops, lobster and more.

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The Extras:
Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse has four New York area locations.
Save Time:
Online reservations are available through the company's Web site.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “We were greated at the door and sat upstairs next to the fireplace which has a nice atmosphere.”
  2. “The atmosphere is so romantic: wood paneling, dim lights, a beautiful fireplace.”
  3. “Wonderfully romantic interior; helpful, timely service, and our dinners were cooked to perfection.”
  4. “The food was amazing as was the service and the atmosphere.”
  5. “The atmosphere is great- elegant and understated.”
  6. “They don't rush you through your dinner; allow you time to eat and talk and enjoy the atmosphere.”
  7. “Place is romantic and relaxed.”
  8. “The atmosphere is awesome and our waiter was so sweet.”
  9. “The townhouse it's located in is beautiful and very romantic.”
  10. “The waiter was really attentive and the atmosphere was very classy.”
  11. “The wait wasnt terribly long, the atmosphere was good and the food was excellent!”
  12. “Our romantic evening out turned into a night out at Apple Bees.”
  13. “Great dinner with atmosphere”
  14. “The place was romantic because they had many candles lit and the mood was right.”
  15. “Small restaurant floor space on the second floor definitely makes it cozy, but a great atmosphere and personal service make it a wonderful experience.”
  16. “The atmosphere of the restaurant was nice and we didn't feel rushed with our dinner.”
  17. “It is in the center of everything, has fabulous food, the service could not have been better, it's romantic and charming.”
  18. “We had a very romantic evening by firelight.”
dessert
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “have been to a good share of NYC steakhouses in my day, but Frankie & Johnnie's take the cake.”
  2. “There steak sauce is awesome as well as the potatoes and cream spinach I had with it too.”
  3. “Dinner was so disappointing we didn't hang around for dessert.”
  4. “My friend's crab cakes were slammin and the bread was great, too.”
  5. “Loved this place: I had the best crab cakes, great hamburger (with fried onions on top), and great glass of wine.”
  6. “For dessert, I ordered the raspberry creme brulee which in my opinion was the perfect ending to a wonderful dinner.”
drinks
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “Loved this place: I had the best crab cakes, great hamburger (with fried onions on top), and great glass of wine.”
  2. “Great bar and my friends and I sat down for a steak when we got hungry.”
  3. “After partaking in a rather expensive but tasty Rum & Coke from the bar I ordered an appetizer (house salad) then ordered the Lyonnaise Potatoes and Grilled Mushrooms to accompany my Sirloin - which I ordered Medium.”
food quality
92.08999633789062% positive
  1. “Started with one of the day's specials, a tomato arugula and fresh mozzarella salad that was expertly done.”
  2. “The menu was perfect because it had hearty steaks for me and pasta and fish choices for her.”
  3. “For dessert, I ordered the raspberry creme brulee which in my opinion was the perfect ending to a wonderful dinner.”
  4. “The potatoes were great though.”
  5. “My husband loves steaks.”
  6. “Steak was ammmmmazing(and i have tasted some great steaks) bartender was great the entire expierence was Great!”
  7. “The steak is good, but nothing special, almost as regular steak house.”
  8. “had dinner with friends at Frankie & Johnnie's last week and had the best steak I ever tasted in my life.”
  9. “Steak was not up to par compared to the big dogs of steak - Peter Luguers / Ruth Chris.”
  10. “They wouldn't subsitute items that were the same price (ex, regular salad on the menu for a ceaser, even though they were the same price) I had soup, delicious!”
  11. “will always go here for steaks, unless I need to take someone to their favourite spot.”
  12. “Loved this place: I had the best crab cakes, great hamburger (with fried onions on top), and great glass of wine.”
  13. “Garlic mashed potatoes, broccoli with garlic and oil, and mushrooms with onions were perfect side dishes for dinner.”
  14. “Although the quality of the food was good, I felt that it was simply perpared and bland.”
  15. “always order my steak med-rare.”
  16. “Our interest in historic places and great steak took us to Frankie and Johnnie's over on 37th Street for an early dinner.”
  17. “I'm not particularly a meat-eater however my friend LOVES red meat and had heard rave reviews about Frankie & Johnnie's so we decided to give it a try.”
  18. “theatre. 37th is great if you want a great meal before an event at the Garden.”
  19. “The food comes in huge portions and is to die for.”
  20. “Dinner was fabulous - from the bread to the sirloin to everything in between.”
  21. “am not a steak eater - but my husband is - i absolutely love to go to frankie and johnnies - they make the best chicken for me -and my husband thinks it the best steak around!”
  22. “Boy was this good advise as this was quite simply the best steak I ever ate.”
  23. “had a tasty hamburger and fries, which prepped me all up to see the tasty Hugh Jackman!”
  24. “love steak sauce too.”
  25. “Everything we had was cooked to perfection - even the bread was amazing!”
  26. “Also, the steak sauce is awesome.”
  27. “My friend had the sirloin steak and I thought he'd order another dish of it.”
  28. “Service good steak, ok”
  29. “ate in on the second floor in front of the window and the service was great and the food was awesome.”
  30. “in your food before they bring it back--the food was OK nothing spectacular 500 dollars basically the only memory I have of it is the RUDE service - I would never go there again rather spend my money elswhere”
  31. “can't praise the meat or the kitchen enough - just perfect.”
  32. “didn't know what to expect from Frankie and Johnnie's when I made the reservation after my friend told me it was the best steak he had had.”
  33. “Definitely was not the best steak I've ever eaten, it was just okay.”
  34. “My boyfriend, who is a meat connoisseur, loved his meal, too.”
  35. “The steak had a great flavor to it and was cooked perfectly.”
  36. “And the steak sauce was so good we bought a bottle of it.”
  37. “The serve and food was great.”
  38. “Bad food”
  39. “Great bar and my friends and I sat down for a steak when we got hungry.”
  40. “Both of our steaks were cooked ok (for the most part) and had pretty good flavor, but had a lot of fat running through them.”
  41. “The best steak ever”
  42. “enjoyed the food there.”
  43. “From the food, to the gracious host, to the relaxed dining and great service, and the beautiful surroundings, this place has it all.”
  44. “This steakhouse has the best steak I have ever had.”
  45. “My date had the house salad, which was actually very tasty!”
  46. “Although great steak is what drew me here, I think this Frankie and Johnnie's is wonderful.”
  47. “Even the bread was great especially the onion rolls.”
  48. “tasty meal at a classy place.”
  49. “The fresh mozz.”
  50. “The food is great - from the sirloin to the sides.”
  51. “Can you say great steak?”
  52. “Everything was delicious, the crabcakes and the lyonnaise potatoes were my favorite - besides the steak, of course.”
  53. “My friend's crab cakes were slammin and the bread was great, too.”
  54. “We had a great meal but when the bill arrived a 15% service charge was added”
  55. “It is in the center of everything, has fabulous food, the service could not have been better, it's romantic and charming.”
  56. “The steaks are as good as it gets.”
  57. “the mashed potato are decent and the garlic bread is great.”
  58. “It's great food, tasty, delicious, what else.”
  59. “The food was amazing as was the service and the atmosphere.”
  60. “The broccoli and the sauce were ice cold, and the steak was on the cold side as well.”
  61. “recommend to anyone who has a craving for steak, or a good hearty meal, in a setting that is lush and decorous, to go to Frankie & Johnnie's and enjoy yourself.”
  62. “Yes, Frankie and Johnnies serves awesome steak.”
  63. “New York in general has the best food anyway but this is by far the best steak I have ever eaten.”
  64. “The food here is great--from the bread all the way to the steak, of course.”
  65. “The food was fantastic.”
  66. “Good food but service was adequate”
  67. “have eaten at some of the best steakhouses in the country and a I can honestly say that I had the worst steak of my life at Frankie and Johnnie's.”
  68. “It was the best steak I ever had in my life.”
  69. “After partaking in a rather expensive but tasty Rum & Coke from the bar I ordered an appetizer (house salad) then ordered the Lyonnaise Potatoes and Grilled Mushrooms to accompany my Sirloin - which I ordered Medium.”
  70. “best steak in NYC - no chance.”
  71. “If you want a great steak dinner and great service take it from, go to Del Frisco's.”
  72. “It's great service, great food, but.”
  73. “An outstanding place to have a great steak for dinner.”
  74. “The steak is always fantastic along with the service.”
  75. “Huge steaks that taste terrific and served by a professional waitstaff.”
  76. “Also, the potatoes au gratin were divine.”
  77. “The wait wasnt terribly long, the atmosphere was good and the food was excellent!”
  78. “This was so the best steak I've had in years.”
  79. “Everything was incredible including the bread they put out on the table.”
  80. “This place is tremendous: steaks, and appetizers were fantastic.”
  81. “The food was so great I want to eat there all the time!”
  82. “Poor service and not a great steak”
  83. “The creamed spinach and onion rings were amazing, and the coconut sorbet had real pieces of coconut in it.”
  84. “great food and dining experience”
  85. “am always looking for the "best steak ever" and tried all the big names, but Frankie and Johnny's wins”
  86. “love red meat, I mean really love red meat and their ground filet mignon was unbelievable.”
  87. “The F&J salad I had with my sirloin strip was very good and the Lyonnaise potatoes were very good, too.”
  88. “Good steak - yes.”
  89. “The creamed spinach was top notch and the steaks were the best I have ever eaten.”
  90. “My bestfriend and I dined at the W. 37th Street Frankie & Johnnie's and the food was incredible.”
  91. “It's quaint but the food is delicious and the servers are most attentive.”
  92. “Paying $30 for a plate of fat is certainly not my idea of good meal.”
  93. “steaks very good, lump crabmeat cocktail excellent, and side dishes normal for a good steakhouse.”
  94. “One of the best steaks”
  95. “While in Manhattan on a business trip, I decided to take the advise of a hotel worker and check out Franky & Johnnie's for what I was told was to be an excellent place for a steak dinner.”
  96. “There steak sauce is awesome as well as the potatoes and cream spinach I had with it too.”
  97. “food awesome but calculated service charge?”
  98. “The double broil cooking process used here gives the steaks the best flavor of any I have ever tasted and I've been eating in New York steak houses for 30 years.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “The menu was perfect because it had hearty steaks for me and pasta and fish choices for her.”
  2. “They wouldn't subsitute items that were the same price (ex, regular salad on the menu for a ceaser, even though they were the same price) I had soup, delicious!”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “The one in Hoboken is probably the best restaurant in town.”
  2. “My assumption is that these servers figure oh great cheap restaurant week diners and don't think that we will be back on a regular basis once the event is over.”
  3. “From the food, to the gracious host, to the relaxed dining and great service, and the beautiful surroundings, this place has it all.”
  4. “Walls filled with photos of former famous stars and guests coming to eat showing the history of this great place.”
  5. “It's a great place to go before or after an event at Madison Square Garden.”
return potential
50.0% positive
  1. “in your food before they bring it back--the food was OK nothing spectacular 500 dollars basically the only memory I have of it is the RUDE service - I would never go there again rather spend my money elswhere”
  2. “My assumption is that these servers figure oh great cheap restaurant week diners and don't think that we will be back on a regular basis once the event is over.”
service
84.87000465393066% positive
  1. “It's great service also, elegant waiter, promising service.”
  2. “Service, is very attentive in both without being intrusive.”
  3. “in your food before they bring it back--the food was OK nothing spectacular 500 dollars basically the only memory I have of it is the RUDE service - I would never go there again rather spend my money elswhere”
  4. “Good food but service was adequate”
  5. “And the staff was really friendly--didn't rush us out and didn't mind our huge shopping bags.”
  6. “The waiter was friendly, but not extremly attentive.”
  7. “It's quaint but the food is delicious and the servers are most attentive.”
  8. “The service was terrible.”
  9. “Waitstaff was attentive without being overbearing or making us feel we needed to hurry; they were extremely professional and accommodating.”
  10. “If you want a great steak dinner and great service take it from, go to Del Frisco's.”
  11. “Steak was ammmmmazing(and i have tasted some great steaks) bartender was great the entire expierence was Great!”
  12. “Wonderfully romantic interior; helpful, timely service, and our dinners were cooked to perfection.”
  13. “loved everything I tried, and the staff couldn't have been friendlier and more attentive.”
  14. “The atmosphere is awesome and our waiter was so sweet.”
  15. “ate in on the second floor in front of the window and the service was great and the food was awesome.”
  16. “Small restaurant floor space on the second floor definitely makes it cozy, but a great atmosphere and personal service make it a wonderful experience.”
  17. “It is in the center of everything, has fabulous food, the service could not have been better, it's romantic and charming.”
  18. “It's great service, great food, but.”
  19. “The service was great and they offered to prepare my ribeye pittsburgh style, which most places won't or can't do.”
  20. “Our server was attentive, yet not too pushy and I didn't feel rushed, which I often do when I come to NY.”
  21. “Also the service wasn't great.”
  22. “So overpriced, crampled, ancient, pushy waiters who would not let me order what i wanted.”
  23. “We were offered a ride in a limo to our hotel <-- um that's a HUGE complimentary service they offered.”
  24. “entree's were incredible and service was great!”
  25. “Our waiter was wonderful and made our daughter laugh and smile several times during dinner.”
  26. “The waiter was really attentive and the atmosphere was very classy.”
  27. “Service is professional and friendly.”
  28. “We had a great meal but when the bill arrived a 15% service charge was added”
  29. “The service was very good.”
  30. “Poor service and not a great steak”
  31. “The service was excellent - You must sit in the BARRYMORE ROOM.”
  32. “My assumption is that these servers figure oh great cheap restaurant week diners and don't think that we will be back on a regular basis once the event is over.”
  33. “From the food, to the gracious host, to the relaxed dining and great service, and the beautiful surroundings, this place has it all.”
  34. “food awesome but calculated service charge?”
  35. “Great service.”
  36. “The hostes was friendly we got a nice seat.”
  37. “The steak is always fantastic along with the service.”
  38. “The food was amazing as was the service and the atmosphere.”
value
65.0% positive
  1. “My assumption is that these servers figure oh great cheap restaurant week diners and don't think that we will be back on a regular basis once the event is over.”
  2. “Drinks were good, prices typical for steakhouse, not overpriced.”
  3. “in your food before they bring it back--the food was OK nothing spectacular 500 dollars basically the only memory I have of it is the RUDE service - I would never go there again rather spend my money elswhere”
  4. “Terrible management that doesn't deserve my money!”
  5. “Wonderful tasting and large portions of side items as well.”
  6. “After partaking in a rather expensive but tasty Rum & Coke from the bar I ordered an appetizer (house salad) then ordered the Lyonnaise Potatoes and Grilled Mushrooms to accompany my Sirloin - which I ordered Medium.”
  7. “So overpriced, crampled, ancient, pushy waiters who would not let me order what i wanted.”
  8. “And the staff was really friendly--didn't rush us out and didn't mind our huge shopping bags.”
  9. “They wouldn't subsitute items that were the same price (ex, regular salad on the menu for a ceaser, even though they were the same price) I had soup, delicious!”
  10. “The food comes in huge portions and is to die for.”
wait time
50.0% positive
  1. “Service - Extremely slow.”
  2. “The wait wasnt terribly long, the atmosphere was good and the food was excellent!”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/01/10

great food and dining experience

by 1st time at Citysearch

What a great dinner! Not a cheap meal but you get what you pay for. Huge 20+ oz Ribeye bone on cooked to mouth savory perfection. Wonderful tasting and large portions of side items as well. Small restaurant floor space on the second floor definitely makes it cozy, but a great atmosphere and personal service make it a wonderful experience. Walls filled with photos of former famous stars and guests coming to eat showing the history of this great place. Brush up on your knowledge of the stars as you never know who may be eating there with you, like us getting to meet a famous actor.

  • Pros: wonderful food, historic building with a story
  • Cons: small
1 Star Rating: Poor

08/25/09

HOPE THAT THE COMPANY PAYS

by CMike at Citysearch

I TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE RESTAURANT WEEK OFFER. THE APPETIZER WAS GOOD, BUT THE ENTREE CONSISTS OF A PIECE OF MEAT, 1 SMALL SHORT RIB. THE DESSERT WAS A 1 INCH SQUARE PC OF CAKE. IF YOU WANT A FULL MEAL, THE MINIMUM IS ANOTHER $20. THE $35 DEAL DOUBLED TO $70 BY THE TIME I GOT OUT OF THERE.

THE GROUP OF 3 MEN AT THE NEXT TABLE CAME FOR BEERS, BUT WANTED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EXPENSE ACCOUNT. SO DID THE WAITER. ONE ORDERED A 2.5 LB LOBSTER, BUT THE WAITER CAME BACK STATING HE ONLY HAD A 3.5 LB LOBSTER. THE FOOL ORDERED IT AND THE WAITER CATERED TO THE MEN, OFFERING REFILLS ON THE DRINKS BEFORE THEY WERE FINISHED.

THE LAST MEAL I HAD WAS IN TIMES SQUARE, IN A RATTY OLD UPSTAIRS LOCATION FOR MY BIRTHDAY. THE WAITER WAS EXTREMELY RUDE. IT WAS LATE, SO THE SPINACH & MASHED POTATOES WERE COLD. I GUESS THEY STARTED TO SHUT THE KITCHEN DOWN. THE TOTAL COST FOR 2 PEOPLE, $170 BEFORE THE TIP.

THE FOOL THAT WROTE A GOOD REVIEW STATING HE SPENT $350 FOR 2 PEOPLE COULD HAVE HAD A MUCH BETTER MEAL AT DEL FRISCOS.

  • Pros: NICE ATMOSPHERE
  • Cons: MONEY HUNGRY WAITSTAFF-EXPENSIVE!!
2 Star Rating: Below Average

01/30/09

Not worth the price

by dnl1219 at Citysearch

After reading several reviews my friend and I decided to go to Frankie and Johnny's for restaurant week. We were greated at the door and sat upstairs next to the fireplace which has a nice atmosphere. The waiter promptly took our drink order and returned with the wine. He then disappeared for quite some time. He finally returned and I ordered a shrimp cocktail and my choices off of the price fix menu. Now I have to tell you that the entree comes with absolutely nothing. I had ordered the petit filet mignon, a baked potato and a side of broccoli with the holondaise sauce. My friend ordered the same thing but got mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. My shrimp cocktail arrived a few minutes later with only four shrimp. At $18 you would expect to get more. They were however very large and tasty. We then got our salads, nothing to write home about but hey it's salad. Some time later our entrees were brought out. The steak was a little on the small side but I expected that. The broccoli and the sauce were ice cold, and the steak was on the cold side as well. Now as anybody knows you can't heat up steak because you change the the wellness of it. Our waiter never came back to check on us and actually after our entrees were served we had different server take our dessert order. So who knows what was going on there. I am a former waitress and I know that service can make or break a restaurant. My assumption is that these servers figure oh great cheap restaurant week diners and don't think that we will be back on a regular basis once the event is over. I work for a very large firm and set up a lot of lunch and dinner events with clients. When I tell you this is one restaurant I will not be setting up any events at. If you want a great steak dinner and great service take it from, go to Del Frisco's.

3 Star Rating: Average

09/16/08

ok, no more than that

by debbie157 at Citysearch

I had a dinner with my family a few nights ago. In general I don't go to fancy restaurants too often - but when I do, I really don't mind paying a lot for quality. This was paying a lot for an ok- food, and ok- anything else. I think it's hightime these guys got their stuff together. The quality of the meat was average. I tasted better for less. Service could do better as well. In general - I don't think they'll be seeing me anytime soon.

  • Pros: overall ok
  • Cons: over-priced for what you are ultimately getting
1 Star Rating: Poor

08/17/08

Fooled by internet reviews....well below average food.

by Yank5723 at Citysearch

Well, my experience failed to live up to even modest expectations. I recently (8/16/08) dined with my brothers at the 37th street location. We stayed very close to Capital Grille, but were looking for a New York steakhouse. Peter Luger seemed a bit over-the-top from what I read online and in my continued search I came across Frankie and Johnnies. I read reviews and looked at the website and it seemed to be pretty great. The disappointment began immediately. It's a pretty ugly location. I'm not sure why the owners decided on this particular spot, but it doesnt' do much to make the diner feel like throwing down massive $$$ for dinner. The staff was ok, not what I would call friendly, but not rude either. We ordered an appetizer which turned out to cost $110...absolutely not worth it. It was good enough (4 shrimp, a few oysters, crab meat, 2 lobster tails and 2 lobster claws), but definitely not worth the $110 it cost. My brother got the tbone and it was FAR from being cooked properly. He ordered it medium-well and large portions of it were rare, and it tasted "old" (I tasted it to verify what he said, and I can't explain it but it did just taste old). My other brother and I ordered the sirloin. Both of our steaks were cooked ok (for the most part) and had pretty good flavor, but had a lot of fat running through them. None of the steaks were anywhere near worth the prices (sirloins were $41 and the tbone was $46). My nephew got the shrimp scampi, which I tasted, and that was the best thing at the table. We had the broccoli with garlic and garlic mashed potatoes, and both of those were ok, though the potatoes definitely tasted like the instant variety. Sad to say that shrimp scampi was the best thing in a steakhouse. Dinner was so disappointing we didn't hang around for dessert. We definitely should have saved time and $$$ and gone to Capital Grille. I've eaten at Capital Grille numerous times and Frankie and Johnnies isn't even close on quality.

  • Pros: Nothing jumps to mind
  • Cons: Food

The Details on Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse

Place Categories:

  • best steak
  • great food
  • great promising service
  • great place
  • nice arrivalthe atmosphere
  • great steak dinner
  • overpriced waiter
  • good hearty meal
  • favorite steakhouse
  • incredible everything
  • awesome steak sauce
  • great garlic bread
  • rude service
  • great flavor
  • incredible johnnie
  • most attentive servers
  • love red meat
  • romantic evening
  • horrible management
  • recommend restaurant
  • great hamburger
  • professional waitstaff
  • really enjoyed porterhouse
  • favorite lyonnaise potatoes
  • beautiful townhouse

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