Golden Chopsticks

If you’re reading this review, you probably already know this is a top-notch steakhouse—one of the finest in NYC. If you need confirmation that this is a good steakhouse: yes, it is. If not top 5, then definitely one of the best I’ve ever had. The minute you walk in, you know you’re in a great steakhouse because of the services and that unmistakable steakhouse vibe (hard to explain, but you just know you’re in for a good meal). The service was excellent, exactly what I expected. Table is always clean after every serving, water fill and attentive to every detail. We started with Kumamoto oysters, and these were the best oysters I’ve had since my Boston trip—sweet, meaty, and perfect. Honestly, if all I had for dinner were these oysters, I would’ve been satisfied. The tuna tartare was fresh with great texture. It didn’t look amazing, but looks can be deceiving. The risotto was top-notch; I don’t think I’ve ever had such a creamy, flavorful risotto before. If the steak weren’t coming, I would’ve ordered another. The hash brown was unique, definitely try it if you never had it as it doesn't even look like a hash brown but taste exactly like one. The sour cream adds to the already good flavoring but I would pass the next time since it doesn't bring anything else once you try it. We also had the mushrooms—slightly saltier than I prefer, but they were fine. It’s mushrooms; nothing to go crazy about. Now for the grand spotlight of the evening: the dry-aged bone-in ribeye and the Wagyu Côte de Bœuf. The dry-aged ribeye really shined in its flavor. It was incredibly tender and melted in my mouth (medium-rare). This is exactly why you go to a steakhouse. There’s nothing like a perfectly cooked, well-made steak. The Wagyu was also excellent, thanks to the marbling that blended beautifully with the lean meat. Honestly, maybe even too much fat—probably about 15% pure fat—but without it, the steak wouldn’t have been the same. Besides my steakhouse experience in Spain, this has to be top 3 on my list. This place has earned its reputation, and it did not disappoint. I wanted to come here for a while and I was hoping it live up to the hype and it most certainly did. We finished with dessert. Dessert is dessert—if you’ve had it before, there’s not much to write home about. But I will say what everyone already knows: save your money on the Baked Alaska and just watch a YouTube video of it. You’re really paying for the show, because the cake itself underperformed in the taste department. Few last thing—, make sure you reserve and don't drive because street parking is impossible. This didn’t ruin anything either because dinner was still spectacular—but check your receipt. They charged us extra for the sorbet even though it was their mistake. It’s tiny compared to a $700+ bill, and I didn’t mind; I just counted it as an extra tip but others might care.

I celebrated my birthday with a solo lunch date here and had an amazing time! The waiter was attentive, the food was excellent, and the ambiance was 10/10. They surprised me with a complimentary glass of champagne, making my experience truly unforgettable!

At first, the atmosphere was nice and well decorated. Food was really impressive. For appetizers, we ordered Yellowtail tartare, Kumamoto oysters, Caesar salad, Caramelized bacon and Eggs benedict. I couldn’t find any words to describe how great the food was. My brother said this was the best eggs benedict he’s ever had. For me I was impressed by Caesar salad, it was really good. For entrees, my family had Campanelle and Marinated black cod. I ordered Delmonico eye with grilled asparagus and hash browns on the side. This place is a steak house, so I don’t have to describe how good their steak was it was amazing I really enjoyed having my dinner here. Desserts we ordered Chocolate symphony and Delmonico’s original baked Alaska. The presentation was as amazing as its taste. For the service, the server was really nice and helpful with our food and drink decision. After we finished our food, we were expecting host to be more greeted or just say thank you, but we were a little bit surprised that no one said thank you, have a good night like other restaurants. But overall was great.

Good steakhouse overall! servers did accidentally try to serve me drinks meant for a different table on two separate occasions but no biggie. Very nice atmosphere for a cute night out. Steak could use a bit more salt but that’s my personal preference.

Xinrui Yang

We celebrated my birthday here. The restaurant has ample seating, and there are plenty of space between tables. The service was impeccable: our waitress is very attentive and friendly, she made us felt at home. We had the crab cake, the cod, the delmonico’s steak, and the baked Alaska. The quality of the food is excellent! Overall great experience and we will be returning!

ReedH

First time at this storied steakhouse and wow—what an experience. I love a good steak, and this was honestly among the best I’ve ever had. Great atmosphere and pleasant, attentive service throughout the night. We both ordered the dry-aged bone-in ribeye, and it was incredible—deeply flavorful with that funky dry-aged character and cooked just right. For sides, we went with the pomme purée and asparagus, and both were top notch and exactly what you want alongside a great steak. We finished with their legendary baked Alaska, and it absolutely lived up to its reputation. One of the best I’ve had. It was a pricey evening, no doubt, but completely worth it. I’ll definitely be back.

Dooks

Came here during the holidays to see some old friends. Great food, great ambiance and solid service. It was the holidays so it was definitely busy so there was a some delay, no biggie at all. The only thing that was a little off was the wine service. We’re not super knowledgeable, we asked for a $100-$200 bottle of red that was dry and would go well with the steaks. This kind of opened a pandora’s box of what type of dry notes, what region, the rain and weather in those regions, it took longer to pick a bottle of wine than it took to order all other drinks, entrees, appetizers and desserts. She made it very clear how unknowledgeable we were, which was why we asked for a recommendation, our main waiter made everything else very smooth. Overall great experience with delicious food. We loved the seafood tower(lobster tail and claws for all 5 people), better steaks than other high end places we’ve been to, all sides were great besides the potato(I think it was hash browns?) it was so dry and kind of stale, everything was still great, we don’t expect a grand slam every time, few home-runs are more than enough, best part of the experience is being with best friends anyway.

Robert Sawyer

Had always been an intention of ours to dine here for many years but scheduling never worked out. We certainly had high expectations and were still throughly impressed. From greeting to seating to servicing throughout our meal, it is a throwback to how fine eating establishments and many restaurants held as a standard. Regarding service, it is a team of observant, never intrusive employees that made us feel special. They were present before ever needed and allowed us to carry on a conversation without pause. The star of the show was the dry aged bone in ribeye. Perfect as it was served leaving nothing desired as each bite exemplified tremendous flavor and quality. The signature Delmonico ribeye was also very good. To everyone’s surprise, the Ceasar salad with the Myung Ran Dressing was absolutely delicious. Not to say we didn’t have expectations but it really blew us away on how the twist on tradition was such an enjoyable treat. Without question, recommended with enthusiasm.

LoMo Phillips

An old-school fave, that’s even fun on a Monday! We came here during restaurant week and I accidentally showed up an hour early 🫠 so I got the most delicious martini at the bar while I waited for my partner. The decor and ambiance were spectacular, and the staff was lovely. I highly recommend coming during Restaurant Week - it’s a fantastic deal, and you get to try more things for way less. We got the crab cake, bacon (TOO delicious), ribeye, filet (Eye), hash browns, chocolate symphony, and the famous baked alaska. Everything was scrumptious and I’d definitely order everything again. More of a special occasion place, but if you want somewhere where you won’t be disappointed, go to Delmonico’s!

M K

First time at Delmonico’s and came for restaurant week. Had to wait ten minutes to get seated and we got the table right next to the cupboard so there was constant noise and waiters coming in and out. Our dining experience could’ve been better had we sat further inside. Nonetheless the appetizer, filet minon, and the desert were all up to our expectations and standards. There were also alcoholic drinks at restaurant week discounts which were nice. Maria our server did an excellent job checking in on us frequently and putting up a nice warm smile. The servers were all kind.

Joana Manjares

We reserved four months ahead. Everything was surreal. The ambiance, the food, the service and the experience. Ribeye is to die for. Will surely go back. Reserve the experience for a very special occasion. Definitely not cheap but is surely worthwhile.

Chotiros Setsirichot

At first, the atmosphere was nice and well decorated. Food was really impressive. For appetizers, we ordered Yellowtail tartare, Kumamoto oysters, Caesar salad, Caramelized bacon and Eggs benedict. I couldn’t find any words to describe how great the food was. My brother said this was the best eggs benedict he’s ever had. For me I was impressed by Caesar salad, it was really good. For entrees, my family had Campanelle and Marinated black cod. I ordered Delmonico eye with grilled asparagus and hash browns on the side. This place is a steak house, so I don’t have to describe how good their steak was it was amazing I really enjoyed having my dinner here. Desserts we ordered Chocolate symphony and Delmonico’s original baked Alaska. The presentation was as amazing as its taste. For the service, the server was really nice and helpful with our food and drink decision. After we finished our food, we were expecting host to be more greeted or just say thank you, but we were a little bit surprised that no one said thank you, have a good night like other restaurants. But overall was great.

william thompson

Amazing experience, nice and service minded staff. Wine was amazong and the wine list is outstanding. But the main star is the meat, hard to describe with words. Melting in your mouth with an amazing sear. It's fairly loud but manageable. Would be nice to have more options for sauces, but it almost feels wrong to use a sauce when the steak by itself is so good

A.N.

We went for Christmas Eve dinner. The food and atmosphere was amazing. We felt so taken care of by the staff. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this restaurant to our family and friends. So glad we decided on Delmonicos over Peter Luger, just the history of this place alone should make you want to dine there. Some interesting facts I found out about this place: ✔️america's first fine dining restaurant ✔️marilyn monroe, abraham lincoln, nikola tesla, mark twain, charles dickens, etc were frequent guests ✔️hosted many american presidents ✔️invented the baked alaska dessert ✔️chef wrote "The Epicurean" ✔️first restaurant to let women dine alone ✔️first to employ women in the restaurant business ✔️birth place of a la carte menu, wine list and white table cloth ------ Thank you for a memorable evening! See you again when we are back in New York!

Quincy

Great service, nice food, iconic location. The downstairs is a less pleasant dining environment than the grand main dining room but otherwise the experience was positive. The tuna tartare, Caesar and Benedict were highlights. It’s definitely not cheap but worth visiting for the vibe and history.

Alex

Excellent food, the staff was very accommodating. Came here for my brother’s birthday, and as 2 wheelchair users, the staff assisted us with their ramp. Will definitely return. Save room for dessert! I recommend the baked Alaska and the Delmonico ribeye.

Aleksandra Dacko

Yesterday I had dinner at Delmonico and it was an unforgettable experience. The restaurant has an elegant, timeless atmosphere and a fascinating history as one of New York’s oldest and most iconic steakhouses, dating back to the 1800s. We started with Kumamoto oysters topped with Osetra caviar, a luxurious and delicate beginning. The Caesar salad was crisp and flavorful, followed by the famous signature Delmonico ribeye, cooked to perfection and served with rich, savory mushrooms. For dessert, we enjoyed their classic cheesecake, which was smooth and delicious. Since we were celebrating our anniversary, the staff surprised us with an extra slice of cake, a thoughtful gesture that made the evening even more special. The service was warm and attentive throughout. If I had to mention one small detail, the bread and butter served before the meal were a bit dry and hard, but everything that followed more than made up for it. Overall, it was a beautiful dining experience filled with history, flavor, and genuine hospitality.

Hong Yeung

If you’re reading this review, you probably already know this is a top-notch steakhouse—one of the finest in NYC. If you need confirmation that this is a good steakhouse: yes, it is. If not top 5, then definitely one of the best I’ve ever had. The minute you walk in, you know you’re in a great steakhouse because of the services and that unmistakable steakhouse vibe (hard to explain, but you just know you’re in for a good meal). The service was excellent, exactly what I expected. Table is always clean after every serving, water fill and attentive to every detail. We started with Kumamoto oysters, and these were the best oysters I’ve had since my Boston trip—sweet, meaty, and perfect. Honestly, if all I had for dinner were these oysters, I would’ve been satisfied. The tuna tartare was fresh with great texture. It didn’t look amazing, but looks can be deceiving. The risotto was top-notch; I don’t think I’ve ever had such a creamy, flavorful risotto before. If the steak weren’t coming, I would’ve ordered another. The hash brown was unique, definitely try it if you never had it as it doesn't even look like a hash brown but taste exactly like one. The sour cream adds to the already good flavoring but I would pass the next time since it doesn't bring anything else once you try it. We also had the mushrooms—slightly saltier than I prefer, but they were fine. It’s mushrooms; nothing to go crazy about. Now for the grand spotlight of the evening: the dry-aged bone-in ribeye and the Wagyu Côte de Bœuf. The dry-aged ribeye really shined in its flavor. It was incredibly tender and melted in my mouth (medium-rare). This is exactly why you go to a steakhouse. There’s nothing like a perfectly cooked, well-made steak. The Wagyu was also excellent, thanks to the marbling that blended beautifully with the lean meat. Honestly, maybe even too much fat—probably about 15% pure fat—but without it, the steak wouldn’t have been the same. Besides my steakhouse experience in Spain, this has to be top 3 on my list. This place has earned its reputation, and it did not disappoint. I wanted to come here for a while and I was hoping it live up to the hype and it most certainly did. We finished with dessert. Dessert is dessert—if you’ve had it before, there’s not much to write home about. But I will say what everyone already knows: save your money on the Baked Alaska and just watch a YouTube video of it. You’re really paying for the show, because the cake itself underperformed in the taste department. Few last thing—, make sure you reserve and don't drive because street parking is impossible. This didn’t ruin anything either because dinner was still spectacular—but check your receipt. They charged us extra for the sorbet even though it was their mistake. It’s tiny compared to a $700+ bill, and I didn’t mind; I just counted it as an extra tip but others might care.

Bianca R

My husband and I had a nice birthday dinner here. Ambiance takes center stage at this iconic NYC steakhouse. Ceasar salad was good, nothing fancy. Bread basket is great. We got the Delmonico's steak and the NY strip steak and preferred the latter a tiny bit more. Do not sleep on the mashed potatoes side, they're some of the best we've had. Chocoalte dessert was good, and they surprised us with a small vanilla gelato birthday gift. Food was great, ambiance is stunning, service is top notch. Would come back for a special occasion anytime.

Marisa T

First time at delmonico’s and thoroughly enjoyed their Xmas day prix menu. Everything came out perfectly cooked and flavorful my husband said the bacon was “stupid good” and now I must figure out how they mad it so good. The service staff was knowledgeable and professional. Maria was great!!

Neil Amaral

When confirming my reservation, I mentioned it was my Anniversary. The restaurant took it upon themselves to sit us in a quiet private room in the back. Also, multiple staff members wished my wife and I a Happy Anniversary. This, IMO, is true customer service. Along with this, the food and the service was truly wonderful. Thank you all so much for making tonight special for us.

Was a great deal first time they they did restaurant week, alas no longer. The menu's essentially the same with the lack of a smaller Delmonico cut and higher supplement cost for regular menu steak. The history, ambiance is still there after the renovation. We were seated by my estimate literally the farthest table from the entrance. The apps were great, good bread room tenp butter, thick cut bacon and exquisite crab cake enclosed in a lattice. The steaks come out cooked to perfection, most of the table weren't able to finish the regular Delmonico's eye. Finally a tableside flambe baked Alaska capped off the meal. Service was a bit slow, partly due to how packed it wqs, and our table location. And a bit surprising there is a discount for cash payment

I got the restaurant week menu but upgraded to crab cake and ribeye. Felt the crab cake had too much filling not enough crab. The ribeye while good was not on the level I was expecting it to be when this steakhouse is quite expensive. Star of the show for me was the baked Alaska it was one of the best dessert I had in the city. Sweet and tart delicious banana cream. Overall I think the food was fine but it just didn't meet my high expectations.

Perfectly grilled high quality porterhouse and ribeye steaks made for a perfect evening after watching a smashing Chess on Broadway. One of the sides we got was the brussel sprouts that even the most vegetable averse person would love as the wasabi flavor was inspired. Our dessert of Baked Alaska was so fragrant with its banana gelato.

I was really looking forward to try out this restaurant as it has great history and have heard wonderful things about it. We had reserved a table weeks in advance but upon arrival we were informed there would be about a 20 minute wait time. We didn't mind the wait, left our coats and waited at the entrance although there wasn't much seating. Once we sat down at our table the wait time for the food was about 15-20 minutes between courses. Over all the experience was very elegant, high end and welcoming. Once we received the check we payed and decided to pay the waiters individually in cash. While gathering our things we were stopped by the waitress and she requested we give her the tip, we explained our intentions were not to leave without giving a tip rather we wanted to give it personally to the waiters who atteneded us. She continued to ask we give her the tip and waited there until I gave her the full amount listed. I understand this is a more high end restaurant but I didnt like the way I was treated in that moment, it was quite unpleasant to say the least . Over all the experience was nice.

Jia Sun

Was a great deal first time they they did restaurant week, alas no longer. The menu's essentially the same with the lack of a smaller Delmonico cut and higher supplement cost for regular menu steak. The history, ambiance is still there after the renovation. We were seated by my estimate literally the farthest table from the entrance. The apps were great, good bread room tenp butter, thick cut bacon and exquisite crab cake enclosed in a lattice. The steaks come out cooked to perfection, most of the table weren't able to finish the regular Delmonico's eye. Finally a tableside flambe baked Alaska capped off the meal. Service was a bit slow, partly due to how packed it wqs, and our table location. And a bit surprising there is a discount for cash payment

Bill Yu

Perfectly grilled high quality porterhouse and ribeye steaks made for a perfect evening after watching a smashing Chess on Broadway. One of the sides we got was the brussel sprouts that even the most vegetable averse person would love as the wasabi flavor was inspired. Our dessert of Baked Alaska was so fragrant with its banana gelato.

We chose Delmonico’s for Valentine’s Day after hearing so many great things about this historic NYC steakhouse and were really excited to finally try it. The service was exemplary — attentive, professional, and easily the highlight of the night. The staff truly made us feel taken care of and set a great tone for the evening. Unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to the reputation. The prix fixe menu featured their classics, but the execution was inconsistent. The Eye of Delmonico came out undercooked while the filet was overcooked, which was disappointing for a steakhouse known for its steaks. The Baked Alaska (wasn't baked) also lacked the classic tableside flair or flambé presentation I expected. We were seated downstairs where the walls appeared to have signatures from famous guests, but it turned out to be printed wallpaper, which made the space feel less authentic than anticipated. What made it tougher to overlook was the price. The Valentine’s prix fixe came out to over $500, and based on the normal menu, the same meal likely would’ve cost closer to half that. For that premium, we expected everything to be spot-on. Overall, great service and a nice atmosphere, but the food and value didn’t match the restaurant’s legacy and just left me disappointed. Hoping it was just an off night.

Barnie Keller

Had dinner with my family after a Broadway show. The last time I was here was about 10 years ago. I used to work on Liberty for many years and it was nice to stop by for dinner. We were a party of 7. The appetizers were good. The bacon and the crab cake. We also did the wedge salad and it was good. The porter house was good, but not how I remembered. My sister in law’s steak was not cooked right. The sides- cream spinach, brussels sprouts, and hash were good. The staff were friendly and the decor still has that flare, but the food was just ok.

I had my steak improperly cooked three times. The first time it was completely raw and had it sent back. You then recooked the same piece to give back to me. To bring the same food back into the kitchen that I already touched is a health code violation as well. Not to mention, even if it weren’t, I already cut into the steak. For you to then recook it, it would be dry and lose all juices, and I paid for a juicy steak. I then had to wait for my steak a third time, where it was still rare, but not raw. I did not feel like waiting once again so I just ate it at that point. It was only until I had my steak cooked wrong for the THIRD TIME that I received any sort of apology from any of the staff. The food here and the service is terrible. I especially expected otherwise from the oldest steakhouse in New York City. To for example, understand health code violations, and basic customer service. Or how to cook a steak.