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Since opening the day after the Black Monday financial crash in 1987, Bay Ridge’s hardest working steakhouse has proven immune to market bubbles and bursts. Like its predecessor, Howe’s Steakhouse, this handsome restaurant offers nearby views of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, and gives the neighborhood what it craves: straightforward steaks and chops, intermittent streaks of the exotic—like the wasabi-tinged crab cake starter—and “How ya doin’ buddy?” service. It’s a winning combination, with dishes like the thinly sliced duck breast, grilled as succulent, round, and red as sirloin. Interesting sides like the Lyonnaise potatoes and the soba noodle sushi rolls provide much needed grace notes to more pedestrian entrees like the pistachio crusted rack of lamb and the seared ahi tuna. A crushed peppercorn filet mignon is a solid weekday option, while the beef Wellington, wrapped in a wispy, golden crust, is served only on Saturday nights. — Jon Steinberg

Mon.—Thu., 4:30 p.m.—7 p.m., three courses, $22.95

Note
Chadwick's only accepts reservations for parties of five or more.

Japanese crab cakes, $14; grilled duck breast, $14; peppercorn crusted filet mignon, $32