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
Reviews & Ratings for Keens Steakhouse
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A memorable meal
by 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!
- Pros: Outstanding food, servicde, atmosphere
- Cons: Price, but well worth it
a perfect new york dinner
by 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.
Good food, indifferent service
by 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.
- Pros: Good steak
- Cons: Snooty service
Wonderful Dinner
by jasy
May 03, 2009
My husband and I went for dinner to celebrate our 10th Anniversary and had a wonderful time. A friend had recommended Keens and we were not disapointed. We shared a porterhouse for 2 and it may have been the best I've ever had. I picked the location for my husband because of its scotch selection and history but I was also impressed. The server was warm but did not hover, which I like. A great recommedation from friends and we will return.
- Pros: prompt seating, history
- Cons: none
Run for your life
by BeachBunnyDi
April 22, 2009
Where do I begin? The steak could have been used as shoe leather? Or hum....The snootie wait staff....hum..or, the wine that was godawful. The food was tasteless at best. What was most sickening was the attitude of the servers that acted like it pained them to be of any service at all. My advice....go anywhere else, even McDonalds!
- Pros: it didn't make me t_____up?
- Cons: It almost made me t____ up me!
Enter at your own Risk!
by Peta777
April 17, 2009
We went out hoping to have a lovely dinner at this restaurant after reading all the reviews at this website. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. Our waiter was rude and condescending. My husband got a Filet mignon. He said his was dry and had no taste. I had sauteed shrimp. I've had better shrimp at Captain D's. We had one glass of wine each one side each and the bill was 157.00. The waited got his drawers in a knot when we didn't order dessert. I went back to our hotel and didn't think I would make it. I had to go to the bathroom so badly I nearly blew the lid off the toilet!
- Pros: Nothing, none,zero, zilch, nada!
- Cons: The meat is dry , the sides bland, the staff is rude.
Great Mutton Chop - WOW!
by simlara
January 09, 2009
Well let me preface this review by saying that my friends and I have been trying a different "top tier" steak house approx every 2 months or so for the last 2 yrs. I would rate Keens near the top.
Pro's: Great Mutton Chop - never had one before but had heard and read good things about it so we went with three people and ordered 1 Mutton Chop and a Porterhouse for 2 and shared. I expected the Mutton Chop to be really gamey and tougher, but it was delicious and juicy!!! The Porterhouse was really good as well. Not the best I've had but very good. We started off with a dozen oysters which were delicious. I was impressed when the waiter brought out a basket of carrots / celery and olives with a side of blue cheese along with the breadbasket. It was tasty and I thought it was a nice touch that separated them from other places. Also the Mutton Chop came with a side of Mint jelly which tasted like something they had made as opposed to out of a jar. It was very good.
Cons: The sides were a little below average - we tried the home fries which tasted like mashed potatoes with a burnt outer coating. Wasn't terrible but would try something else next time. Winter vegetables were okay, at least it was something different than the usual fare.
Notes: We didn't have any desserts so I can't comment about that. They had an excellent selection of scotches to try.
Service: Good
Price: I would say it a little higher than most similar steakhouses.
Advice: Definitely worth a try. Go for the Mutton Chop. Great place to go before a Knicks and Rangers game.
Good dessert
by ksatsum1001
January 02, 2009
My friend lives in the area and we went here for dessert. We weren't there long, but I highly reccomend the butterscotch sundae!! My friend had the cheesecake, I didn't try it but she said it was good. Our waiter was very friendly too.
Ideal Steakhouse
by TimQMills
January 01, 2009
Went to Keen's for New Year's eve with a party of 5 and had an amazing experience. I don't think I've ever seen such a cool decor to a restaurant. The ceilings are lined with Sherlock Holmes-style pipes on the main level and Confucius-style pipes on the second level. There are at least 3 bars accessible at any given time and the main bar is big enough to hang out at regardless if you are eating or not. The second level sports a full-size piano, although there was no piano player on when I was there. Now to the food. We had the sliced/tomato and onion with buffalo bleu cheese as an appetizer - delicious. For the main course we decided to order 3 cuts of meat and have them sliced so we could pass them around family-style and the waiter and kitchen were more than happy to oblige. As far as meat goes, anyone who goes to Keen's and doesn't try the Mutton Chop is missing out. I had never had it, I didn't know what to expect, but when we had all tried everything everyone at the table agreed that it was the juiciest and best-tasting of the 3 cuts we ordered. That's not to say that the Porterhouse for two and the Kansas City Sirloin weren't superb; they were andI could go back for either of them. It's just that the Mutton provides a uniqueness that you just don't get with any other cut. We also ordered a Scallop and clams special. I usually don't bother with seafood when I am at a steakhouse but I am not exaggerating when I say the scallops blew me away. They were unbelievably flavored and cooked to perfection. The creamed spinach we had as a side was weak and the mashed potatoes and asparagus were standard; nothing special, but the 3 cuts of meat and scallops combined with a Scotch list that sports just about every Scotch known to man and quality service at a reasonable price have me itching to go back already.
- Pros: Mutton, Porterhouse, KC Sirloin, Scallops, atmosphere, Scotch selection
- Cons: sides left something to be desired
Excellent
by MelSA
October 25, 2008
I was looking for a great "New York" steakhouse, and this is it. This is no chain. This is the real deal. From the time we arrived I had a good feeling and could sense the history of the place. Old, dark wood floors, white tablecloths, friendly and attentive staff. We went about an hour before our reservation so we would have time to sit in the bar, and I'm glad we did. After 5 minutes we were able to get 2 seats at the bar and start a tab. The bartender gave us great service, even making the classic "Sidecar" drink that I had never heard of but soon grew to love (Brandy, Cointreau, Lemon). The atmosphere is upscale but very relaxed & comfortable. We sat at a table in the first of two small rooms on the second floor. We had excellent service. We never wanted for anything and the waiter made great suggestions. We shared a half-dozen oysters (East & West coast), great, and I had a NY strip (bone in) that was the best steak I have ever had. I am a ribeye eater, but Keen's doesn't have ribeye and the waiter suggested the strip. Also had the "hash" (the waiter insisted) which is really a pancake of mashed that is pan fried. FANTASTIC! We also had the carrots and they were also great. After dinner we shared bananas foster with coffee and a side of Bailey's. The perfect meal. Never rushed but still ended too soon. I can't wait to go back to NY, if only to go to Keen's again. !! : )
- Pros: Old NY steakhouse; Excellent steaks and sides
- Cons: None; Slightly pricey
