21 Club
A timeless New York landmark with traditional American fare at untraditional prices.
(347) 901-4977
21 W 52nd St
(at 5th Avenue)
New York,
NY
10019
40.7601
-73.9771
Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown
Reviews & Ratings for 21 Club
57 reviews
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Great for a Night Out!
by studenteater
April 29, 2009
A few of my girlfriends and I went to 21 for a friend's 21st birthday. When we got there, everything was all set for us. They food was fantastic, I had the burger to see if all the hype was true and it was delicious. My friend had an amazing time and she enjoyed her dessert. The service was friendly and for the whole experience, the price really was not bad.
Thanks for a good time!
- Pros: Accommodating
Burger King would have been more satisfying and friendlier...
by amnesiac0101
January 28, 2009
From reading all the reviews it seems obvious a lot of the five star reviews are from people associated with the restaurant...Here are a couple things to point out about 21 club....1) there is a lot of history here and the decorations are interesting/original 2) 20% of the staff is incredibly polite (the men by the entrance and barkeep mostly) meanwhile the rest of the staff seems annoyed by your existence 3) during restaurant week, the restaurant makes a clear statement by its lack of quality in food and service that they do not want your cheap business 4) during regular business days expect to pay at least $400 for a decent dinner per person, however, do not expect for them to be overly polite....
This is my first review on Citysearch and I really did go out of my way here so other's do not make the same mistake I did. Save your cash and go someplace where you will feel more welcome.
- Pros: Ambience, free parking, pretty toys in ceiling.
- Cons: Service, food, value for your dollar.
nice place
by moniqq
November 29, 2008
What a fun experience it was here. Good food, great wine, nice conversation. It's family style, so we had a little seafood, shrimp, short ribs (my favorite). And the wine was excellent! The service was very attentive; they noticed details and took care of things. I'd say they discretely hovered.
- Pros: service'food
One of My Favourite Restaurants....
by jfava
October 01, 2008
I gotta say the 21Club is one of my favorite restaurants. I get the Marinated Octopus Salad , and really, it cannot be beat.
I did go here recently and they have changed the name of some things and they too my favorite wine off the list :( but the salad is still as good.
It is dimly lit so it would make a nice place to go on a date. I would recommend to anyone..
- Pros: service,ambiance
Excellent Placen
by mb1024
August 21, 2008
The best restaurant experience i have ever had. I definitely recommend it. I took my husband there for his bday. we had great service. Although it is a very expensive place it is worth the price.
- Pros: everything
- Cons: nothing
One Word I Hate...Prohibition!
by evh5150
May 07, 2008
I enjoyed it. It was nice to go to a place with such a heralded history. The wine selection was amazing and this place is known for their unbelievable hamburgers. I also enjoyed learning about the 2-ton door that was triggered with a meat skewer to open. Easy place to get in and out of due to the location also. Great history and a good vibe here. Service was great also. Check it out you won't be disappointed. I'm going back there this winter. Can't wait!
Read the article "One Word I Hate...Prohibition" on Greenfaucet. The guy there did a great review of this place in the Lifestyle section.
Wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!
by lkuhlke
April 23, 2008
The food was excellant and the staff very efficient. The decor fun to look at just wish you got a little more history about the place from the staff. We were told to try and get a tour of the wine cellar but there was a party there and we were not able to see it. We sat at Humphrey Bogarts table and got a kick out of that!! The wine list is a little lacking for local wines but otherwise would definitely eat there again. It is extremely pricy so bring lots of money!!
You have to go there! Drinks and meat are AMAZING.
by SheronaMore
March 11, 2008
OMG! This place is AWESOME! Nothing in NYC is exactly like it. It's like that warm feeling you have when you are with your family. They are so fancy without being pretentious. They take care of every single guest no matter who you are. This place feels like money, smells like money and makes you feel like you own the world! (Snake hand, You're Fired! - HA HA, yes he eats there) The service is outstanding and the drinks,... be careful because they are REAL! drinks!! (I am from the South and believe me we know what a real drink is.) The food was so delicious and the meats prepared to a T (we also know our meat)! Lastly, the decor is so quality: the materials, the carpeting, artwork,... everthing. I just can't get over how awesome this place is. It's like one of the few old-fashioned, polite places left in NYC. You have to go there once and then you will be HOOKED. Cheers!
Suave and debonair atmosphere by Victoria F. at InsiderPages
Contributor
January 28, 2008
Yes, you must make reservations and this is one of the restaurants on the list for restaurant week and I suggest you hurry up and place a reservation because this place gets packed quickly with all of the celebrities and other political people.
Great example of ultra fine dinning
by rogersargent
January 27, 2008
This is New York City at it's BEST!!. Everything on the menue is outstanding. When you come here don't worry about the cost of the food,yea its expensive, but there a lot of other Restaurants in this City that cost more. Yes VIPS do get treated differently, thats because they come here several times a month or even more. If you want do something special in NYC, do it here.
Tipping here is at least 18% and more like 25% .Have lunch or after theater dinner here, you won't get rushed.
Known one time as the most expensive hamburger in NYC(use to be $21.00 now $30.00 there is another place that charges $10.00 more). Steak Tartar and Ceasar salads are perfect to the T!!!!
I took my son here for his 21st birthday for lunch .According to him this was the best gift I could have given him that day .
Reservations are must .
- Pros: Everything
- Cons: Nothing
