Keens Steakhouse

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72 W. 36th St., New York, NY 10018 40.750671 -73.985962
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Cuisine: Steakhouse
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Official Website

keens.com

Hours

Mon-Fri, 11:45am-10:30pm; Sat, 5pm-10:30pm; Sun, 5pm-9pm

Nearby Subway Stops

B, D, F, N, Q, R, V, W at 34th St.-Herald Sq.

Prices

$27-$54

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Bar Scene
Business Lunch
Classic NY
Dine at the Bar
Fireplace
Good for Groups
Lunch
Private Dining/Party Space
Take-Out
Design Standout
Teen Appeal
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Alcohol

Full Bar

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Profile

Should Manhattan's relentless frenzy for change ever wear you down, consider a restorative visit to this steadfast institution for urban carnivores. An iconic chophouse, Keens refuses to coast on its century-plus pedigree, proudly preserving its red-blooded menu along with its clubby Victorian mien. A warren of vintage-1885 rooms—from a splendid antique bar to chandeliered upstairs havens—harbor romantic tête-à-tête, single malt-fueled expense-account blowouts, and post-shopping or pretheater dinners. Many regulars eschew appetizers and desserts, focusing instead on impeccably cut, lovingly cooked, gargantuan slabs of meat. Keens' signature dish is the mutton chop, a colossal roasted hunk of flavorful mature lamb (otherwise known as sheep). Beef proves equally alluring. A juicy, charred T-bone requires only a dash of salt, a side of fries, and a California Cabernet from the concise wine list. — Karen Tina Harrison

Historical Note

In 1901, Lillie Langtry, the reigning actress of her day, won women the right to dine at Keens.

Recommended Dishes

Sliced tomatoes and onions with Neal's Yard Stilton, $13.50; mutton chop, $45; T-bone steak, $47.50; fries, $8

Food:	10

Service:	9

Décor:	10

Value:	9

11 of us from Denmark feasted at keens on 20/02/09. The decor was cosy and the feeling was that of a relaxed atmosphere. The service was simply great and we never had to wait for service nor were we pestered. The menu provides a meat lover with a mouth watering selection headache but that is due to the wonderful products being simply. The Prime Rib Kings Cut was the best steak we have ever eaten. As for the rest there was no disapointment in our ranks. We return to Denmark disapointed that we will not enjoy such quality beef products prepared to perfection unless we travel back to Keens, NY.

Keens Steakhouse

Back to the Future - Turn of the Century Dining

martin_chamois from West 50's | Posted on 4/7/07

Overall Rating: 109 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	9
Service:	9

Décor:	10

Value:	9

Keens is a bit of an anachronism. Its decor, menu and waitstaff look like 1900. But the place seems filled with young investment bankers, hip urban and suburban couples and a few European toursits. The mutton and lamb, as well as aged beef, are first class. The waiters are great. the front of the house is spectacular. Enjoy a wonderful American meal and a Back to the Future event.

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