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Benjamin Steak House

52 E. 41st St., New York, NY 10017
nr. Madison Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-297-9177 Send to Phone

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  • Cuisine: Steakhouse
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Official Website

benjaminsteakhouse.com

Hours

Daily, 7am-11pm

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6, 7, S at Grand Central-42nd St.

Prices

$32.95-$41.95

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Business Lunch
  • Delivery
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Fireplace
  • Good for Groups
  • Lunch
  • Private Dining/Party Space
  • Take-Out
  • Online Ordering

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Delivery Area

36th St. to 46th St., Lexington Ave. to Fifth Ave.

Profile

When chef Arturo McLeod left for midtown Manhattan after two decades at Peter Luger’s, he was thinking big. A long corridor lined with magnums leads to a soaring double-height space inside the Dylan Hotel. Portions also come big, of course, with hefty cuts of prime rib eye, filet mignon, and New York sirloin, plus porterhouse prepared Luger-style for two, three, or four. McLeod selects the beef himself, which is dry-aged in the house’s special aging box. The steak comes lightly seared, its subtle savory seasoning the perfect complement to the tender meat. Chops are a popular alternative, both lamb and veal served in double-thick, extra-heavy cuts. Shrimp cocktails; crab cakes; and tuna, bass, and salmon accommodate those looking to go beyond beef. On the side, spinach comes extra creamy, and mashed potatoes are airy without losing character. The classic fare is well-matched by the minimal interior, with its oak paneling and leather seating, and Sinatra on the sound system. A curving catwalk elegantly connects a mezzanine dining area. Squared-off Corinthian columns bookend a working fireplace and underscore a subtle, masculine atmosphere.

Recommended Dishes

Canadian bacon slice, $3; Benjamin’s salad for two, $15.95; porterhouse for two, $82.95

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Food: 7.5
Service: 9.0
Décor: 8.0
Value: 6.0

Thoroughly excellent

Hawkwild from 10039 | Posted on 6/22/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 7
Value: 7

I have dined here and enjoyed myself immensely. The service is friendly and attentive, the atmosphere is lively and not too "men's club"-y, and the food is simply amazing. Order the Porterhouse for two, three, four and go to town. Buttery, tender meat. The appetizers and sides are great as well.

Thoroughly Disappointed

daniellemulligan from 10023 | Posted on 12/23/08

Overall Rating: (NA) (Not Rated)
Food: 5
Service: 8
Décor: 9
Value: 5

I always order filet mignon at steakhouses and order it medium well. The ends of my steak were medium but the middle was rare. I sent it back & it came back absolutely, positively burnt to a crisp. When I told the waiter I was unhappy, he offered me a glass of wine and dessert for free, which was a nice touch.

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