Keens Steakhouse
(212) 947-3636
72 W 36th St
(at Between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue)
New York,
NY
10018
40.7507
-73.986
Neighborhoods: Koreatown, Midtown
Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:45am-10:30pm
Sat 5pm-10:30pm
Sun 5pm-9pm
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 7.09.09
What People Are Saying About Keens Steakhouse
The Owner
Keens Steakhouse
Owner
Keens Steakhouse serves steaks, seafood platters, lobster, Caesar salad, crabcakes, shrimp cocktail, aged prime New York sirloin, mutton chops, aged prime T-bone steak, sauteed jumbo shrimp, pan seared wild king salmon, wine and more. Additionally, Keens accommodates up to 385 seated guests and cocktail receptions for up
to 500 people. All rooms are available for events for as few as two at an additional fee.
The Editor
Kathleen Squires
Citysearch
The Scene
The historical artifacts at this 120-year old restaurant impress as much as the excellent steaks and chops. Some 50,000 clay pipes, dangling from the ceiling, hearken back to the days when Babe Ruth, Albert Einstein, and Theodore Roosevelt puffed away. And though actress Lillie Langtry broke the gender barrier by suing for admittance in 1901, the clientele is still overwhelmingly male.
The Food
Meat is the name of the game here, especially if you are a fan of mutton: the legendary chop is rightly gamey and thick as a brick. Steaks are the most popular choice, however. The sirloin is beautifully marbled, a flavorful filet mignon arrives with firm, meaty scallops, and rich short ribs, stewed with carrots, leeks and potatoes, are especially wonderful in winter. A fresh lobster cocktail and tuna and salmon tartare are good light-meal choices.
User Reviews
Gemmablue
June 23, 2009
We went to Keen's while in NYC to celebrate our 1st anniversary. I chose it because it specialized in two things my husband loves, steak and Scotch. They have over 30 different Scotches, and he was like a kid in a candy store. The food was amazing. He had the Kansas City Sirloin, I had the mutton chop. Both were huge and some of the best meat we'd ever tasted. What a great romantic evening in New York! Money well spent!
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chartew
June 06, 2009
My brother and his wife came for a visit to New York and I took them to Keens for dinner. They were amazed at the size of the steaks that were served. We had Prime 'Rib which was so big they wanted to take pictures to send home. They were impressed by the history and so was I. After dinner the host gave us a tour of the rooms and the restaurant seemed to go on and on and each room was a little different. We ended our tour in the bar and finished our evening with a single malt scotch. They have a lot and the bartender was very helpfu. We had a great time.
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bistecca
May 13, 2009
Many folks say Keen's is their favorite steakhouse in Manhattan, but that was not our experience. The food was good, but really nothing special. We ordered the porterhouse for 2, and it was a massive amount of steak... very good, but not the best we've had (we liked the Striphouse much better). Steakhouses are a dime a dozen in NYC, so it's the service that really differentiates... and that's where Keen's failed. The service was efficient, but completely indifferent and cold... our waiter acted as though he could care less about us (or his other tables for that matter). We ordered a nice bottle of red wine, and it was WARM, as though it had been stored above the stove in the kitchen...definitely not proper serving temperature. Of course our waiter didn't bother to ask if everything was okay, so we just toughed it out. We would definitely not return - will take our business and $$ to a business that cares more about their customers.
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The Extras:
The program President Lincoln held during his assassination is showcased in one of the private dining rooms, which can be reserved for parties.
What to Drink:
The restaurant's list of 200 single malt scotches is among the largest variety available in North America.
Save Money:
Dine in the pub, where a more casual menu offers sandwiches, burgers and salads, at gentler prices.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining
Cuisine:
Message from Keens Steakhouse
- Perfect for private parties
- Steakhouse & seafood
- Online reservations available
Keens Steakhouse serves steaks, seafood platters, lobster, Caesar salad, crabcakes, shrimp cocktail, aged prime New York sirloin, mutton chops, aged prime T-bone steak, sauteed jumbo shrimp, pan seared wild king salmon, wine and more. Additionally, Keens accommodates up to 385 seated guests and cocktail receptions for up
to 500 people. All rooms are available for events for as few as two at an additional fee.
