08/19/08

one of the worst dinners of my life

by gersh94

One of the worst dining experiences of my life.

6 of us went here for my parents' 40th anniversary and they kept serving my brother after we had finished each course.

He got his oysters very late and then his t-bone came out 15 min after the rest of us got our food - he ordered medium and it was very, very rare. After 2 more tries he switched to a sirloin and it too was way too underdone. By this time the rest of us had finished our meal

To make things worse, Peter, the manager was uncaring and disrespectful.

The waiter was gracious enough to offer to take the uneaten steak off the bill (like I would have paid for it anyway) and offered us a glass of wine and a piece of cheesecake for the anniversary. Big deal.

This place should be avoided, there are a ton of other really good steakhouses in the city (Quality Meats, Del Frisco's, Keens). It's a dinosaur that should be extinct.

• Pros: none
• Cons: manager is a boor - couldn't get all 6 dishes out at the same time - one they couldn't get right at all

07/13/08

Dirty, No A.C & not worth the money

by imayesfan

Went to the 45th street location before a show. This was my first time there at Frankie and Johnnies and it will be my last. Im a New Yorker not a tourist and i like a place with character but this was DIRTY. The seats were filthy, there was no AC on and the wall unti was 100 years old and the place wascovered in dust everywhere. For the kind of money they charge for a steak with no veggie, salad or potato they can afford to have someone clean the dirt that is everywhere.

I had a Filet Mignon and lobster tail and the scalloped potatoes. The Lobster tail was small and tough. The steak was good but they undercooked it and it had to be sent back, by a long shot. The potatoes were part raw. They were awful. Everything seemed very plain with no spices and no sauces to be found anywhere. Also, its very expensive considering the food isnt very good. It was busy but i suppose that is due to the fact that people want to eat close to the theatre district.

The service was good but the waiters are older then the dirt on the lamps, and they seem unhappy to be there at all.

Again it was stiffling hot with little AC to be had, and cramped so close to other tables that you could not have a private conversation if you wanted to.

200$ inlcuded 2 drinks, 2 dinners, 1 salad, 1 potato dish and oh yes, the cheesecake that they opened from a box of sara lee. Half frozen and tasteless.

Im not that picky either !

Wont be going back there anytime soon.

• Pros: Good steaks
• Cons: Just about everything else but the location

06/24/08

Best Filet Mignon!

by brandystewart

We made reservations at 8pm and arrived a few minutes early, which was good as the place filled up within 20 minutes. Interior is small, warm, cozy and romantic. The filet mignon was tender, juicy, tasty and required no steak sauce. Absolutely the best we have ever had.

The wait-staff was nice but slow on the drink re-fills. However, that seemed to be the norm at numerous other restaurants as well.

• Pros: Filet Mignon Delicious !
• Cons: Service for tourist slower and less friendly than if you were a local.

06/09/08

Awesome Dining Experience - Excellent Steak and Salmon

by mac

Oh my gosh - By far the best steak and salmon my husband and I have enjoyed in a long time. The food was great. The setting feels kind of like a scene out of GoodFellas. Experienced waiters in tuxes and stellar, consistent, traditional wait service. Our most unique and talked about dining experience on our first trip to NY. My husbands steak was cooked perfectly and I honestly can't describe how perfect my piece of salmon was. I'm craving it again right now and it's 9 AM.

• Pros: Unique ambience, excellent service, incredible food
• Cons: Didn't experience any

02/15/08

What a waste of Money - Worst Valentines dinner ever

by DONOTGOHERE

This second floor restaurant had good reviews on this site. What were you thinking, people? The $82 porterhouse steak stunk - LITERALLY! When they brought it, I immediately started looking around and stiffing the air like a dog, since there aroma resembled nothing less than stale gym socks left in the gym bag for weeks. The asparagus and the mushroom caps had no taste of any kind. The waiter was rude to us at the door when we walked in, but warmed up when I ordered the porterhouse - what a ****! If you end up going there (big mistake), stay away from the waiter with the big mole on his face.

Worst steak in New York - by far. Try Old Homstead or Peter Lugars, Sparks... DO NOT GO HERE!

02/11/08

Surrounded by jerks, still had a nice experience

by radamady

We wanted steak and we wanted it right away. Despite our spontaneous craving, we were looking for a romantic setting. The lighting was good and the tables are not too close together. However; our experience was a bit rough at first due to extremely loud and crude obnoxious bankers and tourists, but a cocktail helped us ignore them. The service was extremely courteous, and even generous. Our seafood apps were fresh and tasty and my ribeye was rich and fulfilling. Steak craving -- satsified. This restaurant is expensive, but you are certainly getting what you pay for.

• Pros: Great steak, excellent service, romatic ambience
• Cons: expensive, noisy guests

05/06/07

Great steaks, interesting decor

by kayla09

We've been there a few times and everytime it just seems to get better. Their surf and turf is very yummy. Succulent lobster and mouth watering filet mignon! My husband's rib-eye was to die for, buttery, tender and awesome flavor! The decor was very interesting. Seems like someone's cool loft or a dressing room at some point. Hence the theater district! Had a wonderful time! Can't wait to go back!

• Pros: Great food! Cool decor!

09/12/06

AMAZING DINNER

by julesb

I took my girlfriend to see Chicago and after we went into Frankie and Johnnies for something to eat. Was not expecting to have the amazing dinner that we did! I ordered the surf and turf and mashed potatoes and my girlfriend ordered the lobster tails. We both left with our stomachs full and big smiles on our faces. We are going to go back to try some of the other items on the menu tonight.

• Pros: FOOD, DECOR AND HISTORY

09/01/06

ok service, ok food

by prodgy18

I went there for restaurant week w/my friends. service was ok, I asked for a glass of water w/no ice 5 times from 4 different ppl and each and every time I got water w/ice. Other then that the service was fine. Food was ok. Felt they were overpriced for what they offered. Ive had better elsewhere. I didnt get the steak but if I do go again I wil try the steak. My friends got it and said it was alright. Would only go back to try the steak (but I know there plently of other good steak houses in the city). Other then that would not go back.

• Pros: good atmosphere, ok service
• Cons: price

08/30/06

Great Steaks Combined with Great Service

by bryanh70

I recent went to Frankie and Johnnies Steakhouse and I was definitely impressed. The sirloin steak was amazing and the proportions huge! I really enjoyed the history of the place, with all the pictures of old celebs on the walls. And our server was great, he was very attentative. I will definitely be back for more.