Porter House New York
(212) 823-9500
10 Columbus Cir, 4th Fl
New York,
NY
10019
40.768
-73.9825
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Clinton
What People Are Saying About Porter House New York
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
The Scene
The newest restaurant from Michael Lomonaco, former executive chef at Windows on the World, marries the masculine steakhouse to the upscale mall trappings of the Time Warner Center. Rat Pack-friendly touches like massive circular booths, brown and tan leather trimmings, and modernized wagon-wheel chandeliers placate expense-account-wielding suits in the dining room, while the front bar area with flat-screen TVs appeases overtired shoppers looking for a wine break.
The Food
The titular cut of meat appears in veal, pork and even monkfish incarnations, but the classic beef rendition fares just fine. The giant slab of meat, nicely charred around the edges and pink as a peony inside, is listed as serving two but could probably feed three. But other than a few exceptions--homey mac and cheese, chunky crab cakes, decadent mud pie sundae--the rest of the menu pales in comparison, especially a wimpy tongue salad and a rainbow trout drowning in butter.
User Reviews
Cassy501
February 02, 2009
Let me just start by telling everybody this critique is based on a dinner midst restaurant week. The service and the food were below par, I would actually rate my meal as downright terrible. I ordered a NY strip that was literally the worst cut of "NY Strip" they could muster. This steak was so tuff and so hard to chew that at first I thought the blades on my knife were dull. Granted the NY strip is a tougher cut of meat, but I am very familiar how a good cut of NY strip is supposed to feel and taste and this was not one of them. Now lets pick at the staffs shortcomings. I ordered a NY strip, What else could have gone wrong, you ask? Well, I ordered medium rare and I received medium. When all the food was being distributed they put this big steak in front of me. Much to my dismay I came to the realization that my mashed potato's were not on the way! Well I had to scout out my server so he can do me the favor and get me the mashed potato's I had asked for. To his credit he did apologize but to my vexation I was nearly half way done with my meal until I had a side dish to indulge on. I am a big proponent of always having a steady supply of beverages when I eat. Yes it was a big deal to me but not so much so for my server as he neglected to ask If I needed another drink. When I finally made requests for additional drinks there was an unreasonable wait for them to actually arrive. Water was refilled only once towards the end of our meal. This was around dessert. Unfortunately this could not be done satisfactorily as only three of the four glasses were filled. This occurred in the presence of our server, I suppose he overlooked it. With all that said my friends fillet mignon was excellent and so were some of the side dishes such as the risotto, and the spinach with bacon. The table next to us had ordered the Porterhouse for two that looked very appealing and I would assume this as their signature dish.
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Anonymous
December 15, 2008
Just went to this restaurant this weekend w/ guests.If you're a red meat person this is a good place. The steaks were perfect but the side dishes nothing special. Also the restaurant is very loud the wait staff too busy.
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November 25, 2008
Walking into this relatively new restaurant feels a bit like entering an exclusive men's club. And why not? The staff will make you feel you are a member of a very important inner circle and if you are a lover of steak, the food will more than satisfy. Perfect for business luncheons and a must to impress those visiting out of towners who are serious meat eaters.
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What to Drink:
A $10 glass of Petite Sirah holds up well against the big flavors of the red meat, as does a bottle of Flying Dog ale ($7.50).
Where to Sit:
The right wing of the T-shaped room has three tables near the window with a view of Central Park.
Private Rooms:
The left wing has a large private room, which can be reserved for special events.
Save Money:
Sides must be ordered separately but are gigantic and easily shared between several people.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Brunch, View Dining, Private Rooms, Business Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining, Bar Scene
General Info:
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Michael Lomanoco
