Palm Too
(212) 697-5198
840 Second Ave. Fl 1
New York,
NY
10017
40.7514
-73.9709
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown East (Turtle Bay)
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The Scene
The walls are adorned with celebrity caricatures, which is surely a metaphor: the whole place is a caricature of the original Palm. Built in 1973 to catch the overflow from the original, which dates to 1926 and is just across the street, Palm Too is still second best. Though some prefer it for its more spacious and comfortable environs, the die-hards and heavy-hitters choose the original.
The Food
This place puts out a good-enough steak, and the double steak--an extra-thick New York strip sliced and served for two--is noteworthy. But with so many similarly B-level steakhouses clustered in Midtown, it's hard to understand why there's often a wait to get in. Stick to the steakhouse basics, such as tomato and onion salad, shrimp cocktail, crabmeat cocktail, and New York strip, and you'll do well enough. Steer clear of the attempts at non-steakhouse fare. Lobsters are big and beautiful, but often over-cooked.
User Reviews
adross1
August 22, 2008
Been to the Palm Too several times and every time it was great. Pick a steak, any steak, they're all tasty. Wait staff is old school and very personable...and they know the wine list very well. On several occasions they have given me outstanding "value" picks. NYC Steakhouses all seem to be chasing the same masculine expense account clientele, and Palm Too is no exception. However, I have to say that the dining room in this place is particularly good for families celebrating a special occasion (a nice place for sure, but not stuffy at all).
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ny516
May 30, 2008
Palm Too has been one of my favorites for quite sometime now. I always enjoy the steaks, lobsters, and side dishes (especially the potatoes). True there's nothing special about the decor and it's certainly not a romantic spot, but it's an old school steakhouse with good food and underrated desserts (cheesecake, chocolate cake). On another note: Yeah it's a bit pricey but lets face it, it's New York and quality doesn't come cheap.
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gfav
November 04, 2005
work in the Grand Central area, by far the best lunch in town for just $20 bucks! The filet mignon is good, not the best, but good. With the lunch special you get a salad, main course and a slice of cake. The lobster salad and Steak salad are the best I've had. Very crowded and noisy, quick sitting for lunch. Staff can be a little rude but prompted. Staff was also on the geriatic side, but perhaps they were the first to work there when the restuarant opened. The decor is a tad tacky, with cartoon celebs on the walls, but historical at the same time. To sum it up great for lunch!
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Bargain Business Lunch:
The best deal in the house is the Palm Business Lunch, a choice of several entrees (including steak) served with salad, vegetable, potato, and a slice of cheesecake for just $20.95.
Join the Club:
If you plan to dine at this or any of the other international Palm locations often, it pays to join the "837 Club." Membership includes a free birthday dinner--it's the steak equivalent of a frequent-flier rewards program.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Private Rooms, People Watching, Business Dining, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List, Bar Scene, Prix Fixe Menu
