Dylan Prime

11/05/09

Steak cooked to perfection, service with a smile...

by mkolivar

My girlfriend and I had the best meal we've had in a long time (in NYC) at Dylan Prime. Both the filet and the NY Strip were fantasic and cooked exactly how we like them. All the sides were delicious as well. I also had 2 nice ice cold dirty martini's expertly made.

The service was attentive but did not micromanage our time there. They were very friendly and a group of waitstaff even gave us an unsolicted compliment of "best dressed" couple of the evening! Whether that's true or not (for me at least, my girl looked stunning), flattery works on us and capped off a great evening.

08/13/09

great place

by sgeezy

great place to bring a nice lady on a date if its a special occasion birthday, anniversary etc.. a little pricey so i wouldn't go regularly but i wish i could. The lobster mac and cheese was great. The only thing i thought couldve been better was the pork belly tater tots.

• Pros: best ny strip ive had in a long time
• Cons: none?

04/27/09

Great place for excellent food and service

by mn

the ambiance of Dylan Prime is very chic. The food is amazing and the service is first rate. They also have an excellent selection of wines.

• Pros: best fondue in the city

04/12/09

Good Times!!!

by xxxtruthxxx

I've been here many times and after reading all the reviews I was skeptical, but they did not disappoint. The bar was packed and the cocktails were great. My Rib Eye was phenomenal and I look forward to going back.

The wine list seems to have shrunk and my favorite is no longer there, but I hear that's everywhere now.

• Pros: Fun atmosphere, great food
• Cons: Small wine list, portions too big...no one can eat that much

01/05/09

Not so much

by Yoelmo

I work very close to this restaurant and have wanted to go for some time. Finally made it there and now wish I went elsewhere.

Pros

- Baby Beef Wellingtons

Cons

-All four of our steaks were not cooked correctly. Each had a different cut and they all looked undersized.

-Accessories were nothing special and small in size

-Desert, we went for the porterhouse-don't make the same mistake

-Coffee - capuccino was cold and watery. Coffee was burnt tasting

-Music, I like the music selection HOWEVER not for what should be considered an upscale restaurant.

The table next to us had almost the same complaints. Unfortunately for me it's easy to get to but I will not be returning.

11/12/08

my first average meal

by bairrbob

I have been here several occasions and NEVER been dissapointed. This was my first average meal there? My friend and I shared the mixed baby greens , which was good, but not spectacular. Then we both had the ribs. Both of our meals came out luke warm and a bit over cooked. The rib was not really all that tender. I suppose we were dissapointed as this was Dylan Prime, always touted as a top restauarant in NY, either way, definitely not worth a $140 bill (we had a couple drinks).

I am sure I'll give it another go, but another round of mediocre food (for these prices) and I'll look for another favorite spot.

10/03/08

Great Steak Place!!

by steaklover138

I've been eating at NYC restaurants for the past ten years, and I've seen some good ones and some really bad ones, but this one is great. I started in the bar with my wife for a couple cocktails. I had probably the best manhattan in my life. My wife asked for an apple martini, and the bartender suggested their own version which she liked alot. We loved our server in the diningroom, Karen?, she made our anniversary really special. The food was really impressive--cheese fondue, then we shared a monster porterhouse for two that was the best steak I ever ate. The sommeliere was really helpful and new everything about the winelist. He helped us find a great malbec that was a hidden gem and inexpensive. A truly refreshing experience where we felt appreciated for coming to a restaurant, Finally!

• Pros: Food, Service

08/23/08

Has Gone Completely Downhill

by tadevosy

It made me sad to look through the reviews and realize that the last few that Dylan received unanimously agree that it is bad. I used to love that place--and so did many other people. I remember when it was practically impossible to reserve a table there, when the steaks were delicious, when their appetizers almost made you cry (warm lobster salad, where art thou), when it was noisy, and boisterous and fun! Went there last week and found the entire experience BAD. First, their current appetizer menu gives you so few choices, and really one worse than the other. Second, the place was practically empty at around 8 pm -- never a good sign. Now, here comes the kicker. We ordered porterhouse steak for two, medium rare, and it arrive on a COLD PLACE. I mean not even room temperature. Do you remember that nice buttery sizzle of porterhouse? Well, not this one. So, by the time we ate the first two pieces, the rest of the steak was cold, covered in solidified fat, and completely inedible. Then came the deserts, which looked like somebody had dropped them and then reassembled them in a hurry. Messy, undistinguished, nothing to write home about. Our top three choices of wines were not available. The waiter had NO IDEA about any of the wines on the menu, unless you count understanding the difference between red and white. A sommelier was not available. I could go on and on, but I will stop here. I refuse to give it one star only because my husband and i had one of our most memorable dates there five years ago. Shame....

• Pros: hmmm, good memories?
• Cons: bad steak

08/19/08

Horrible...just horrible!!!

by SteakNut

I used to eat here alot, but maybe never again. Last week, I ordered a filet mignon medium rare and I had to send it back because it was so rare, it was almost breathing! When it came back to me (after a huge wait), the mouthfeel was rubbery. They say they use prime grade beef, but I'm thinking they're pulling the wool over our eyes by using choice...or worse yet, select. The sides were good, but it makes no difference when the anchor of the meal drags along the bottom. My family and I were sitting in a booth and they were changing a tablecloth on a large round table next to us. It was the kind of cheap folding table used for outdoor catered parties! You'd think a nice place like this would have a nice permanent table for large parties. It's the kind of smoke and mirrors thing that makes me wonder what's going on in the kitchen (Prime? Choice?). There also seems to be a Jersey biker element that hangs out here, which, quite frankly, doesn't aid in my digestion and makes me a little nervous for my family's safety. I work hard at Goldman and I really don't need to deal with poor service, rubbery steaks and sketchy characters using profanity near my family. I'm going to Wolfgang's. I've never had a bad experience there.

06/09/08

Total Rip-off

by apple2478

After paying our $250 bill for 2 people for a mediocre meal, we decided to order 2 shots of Patron. We handed the waiter a $50 bill to pay for the shots upon which we received $15 back. When questioning the manager/owner as to how this could be, he replied that they were in fact $17 each, plus tax. He actually had the nerve to tell us he had to pay a delivery charge. $35.00 for two little shots is completely unacceptable, and his response was even more infuriating. Add that to the slow service and it is a recipe for disaster. I will not be returning there ever again.