Jennifer Ogundana

Oh…my…gosh. I literally just left and said I need to do a review ASAP… the place was so good! The T-bone steak was so good and the sides and fried onions rings. It was big enough to feed 2-3. I ate it by myself. Its priced so well, I def wouldn’t mind paying more if they upped the price. That’s how good it was. The drinks were STRONG and good. I can’t wait to come back when I visit New York again. I would pick this place over any other place for a good steak. When I come back I’m definitely trying other things on the menu so I can try everything! It’s worth it! Also I would like to say The staff was excellent, from the hostess to the waiter to the bar tender! Love everything about this place!

+1

Ken Y

The T-born steak for 1 is large enough for two, and potato and creamed spinach are complementary. We enjoyed both steak and live jazz music.

+1

Kayden Tyler

The entire staff was great! The food leaves little for your teeth to do any work. Very tender and juicy meats. I highly recommend if you enjoy a great steak and low key feel atmosphere.

Gina B

Shrimp cocktail: 3/5 Served in a martini glass with a layer of sauce at the bottom and blue tortilla chips on the plate. Shrimp were fresh and tender; cocktail sauce was tangy with a hint of fruitiness. Paired with a dirty martini (gin = Hendrick’s), which fit the vibe perfectly. We booked an 8:45 reservation to catch the jazz duo and were happy to be seated near the piano. Also ordered: T-bone for one with mashed potatoes and creamed spinach, spaghetti, chocolate chip cookie for two with ice cream, and bottle of Tuscan wine. Tables are well spaced and comfortable. Excellent food and service overall!

Jay

I was seated near the bar area on Thanksgiving at about 5:15 PM and saw an elderly lady enter with 2 others. She was seated very close to the door in the front and I heard her tell the maitre d she was cold because of the door constantly opening near her seat. The maitre d refused to seat her towards the back in a warmer area even after she said she had some health issues and the cold air was bothering her and making her uncomfortable. He finally agreed to move the party over one table, still in an area close to the front and the steady opening door. Seniors should be accommodated, I believe it is THE LAW. I hope she sees this and replies.

CB Architect-Builder

The company was excellent, the cocktails pretty solid! Liked the food too but found the service a little slow even though the restaurant wasn’t too busy. The air conditioning seemed to be struggling too so we were a little warm too. NTL, we’d go again and see if we might have just had an off night!

Melissa Amber Goodseit

This place was good. To start we had the French onion soup and the ceasar salad. Fair warning: the Ceasar has actual pieces of anchovies on it. For the mains, I ordered the petit filet mignon with fries and truffle butter. Everything was good, I wasn't blown away with flavor but it was good. They also have a person playing the piano at 9pm which was nice during dinner. If you're looking for really good cocktails though, this is not the place. I ordered a cocktail and it was not balanced, it was WAY too strong and made me feel sick after two sips.

M Lee

We've been coming here since the early 1990's and it's one of the last archetypical New York "steakhouses". Live jazz, good food, East Village location, people who know your name, familiar (as in yummy) food, strong drinks, a solid wine list that's not ostentatious and John who can grant you a prime table on a Saturday night at 8pm. The old Gotham Bar and Grill is no longer, Ray's Pizza is long gone, Balducci's a distant memory, Dallas BBQ - who?, 1/5 Steakhouse, B Daltons, the Olive Tree Cafe, Figaro's and the Rocky Horror Picture Show during 8th Street's heyday as one of the most popular streets in NYC are pure nostalgia, but the Knickerbocker lives on in person, unchanged. Thank you John and Craig for the easy evening. Good food, good wine, good times here.

+3

J Cammeron

Walked in for a glass of wine at the bar, lady gave me the bottom of the bottle, didn't let me try it , she would squeeze the last drop of it if she could, while the white gentleman next to me been nicely asked to try test his Cabernet. Went to restroom came back asked for a beer, because I personally never drink the last glass when I go out ( I don't know how long that bottle been open for , how much air got it, simply the wine test different). After I been outside for a smoke I came to the bar to see they took my drink and a guy named simply *John* asked me to leave the place because they no longer want to serve me. Why? NO Answer! I think they don't like people with a beard and no mustache so for me It's simple A VERY RACIST PLACE that claim to be what they will never be! I been traveling for long time and this NEVER happend to me. Been RACIALLY PROFILED and KICKED OUT ON A FRIDAY NIGHT IN FRONT OF FAMILYS having dinner you should be ASHAMED!!!!! Ain't no place for this kind of action in 2025 in NYC I wish your business go like how you made me feel that night!

Anushree Rana

I had an extremely disappointing experience at this restaurant that felt discriminatory and unwelcoming. When we were finally seated, our server made it very clear that if every person at the table did not order a full entrée, we “shouldn’t have been seated in the first place.” This policy was never communicated upfront, and the tone in which it was delivered was dismissive and embarrassing. Dining out is supposed to be an inclusive and enjoyable experience, but we were made to feel unwelcome and singled out. It is unacceptable to treat paying customers this way. I hope management takes this feedback seriously, because no one should leave a restaurant feeling disrespected or discriminated against.