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Sparks

Critics' Pick

210 E. 46th St., New York, NY 10017
nr. Third Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-687-4855 Send to Phone

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Critics' Rating:
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Key to Prices and ratings
Upscale

Almost Perfect

Exceptional

Generally Excellent

Very Good

Good

Cheap Eats

Best in Category

Excellent

Delicious

Very Good

Noteworthy
Very Expensive

Expensive

Moderate

Cheap
Reader Rating:
9.3 out of 10

14 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Steakhouse

Photo by Jennifer MacFarlane

Map Rate & Review

Hours

Mon-Thu, noon-11pm; Fri, noon-11:30pm; Sat, 5pm-11:30pm; Sun, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

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

Prices

$44.95-$79.95

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Bar Scene
Good for Groups
Notable Wine List

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

The prices are extreme here, and on a busy night (which is most nights) diners get pushed through the joint like pigs through a gate. But thanks to the quality of the New York strip, and the ghost of Paul Castellano hovering over the room, Sparks achieves that delicate balance between tradition and big-city chic better than any big-volume steakhouse in Manhattan. — Adam Platt

Recommended Dishes

Steak fromage, $39.95; filet mignon, $44.95; beef scaloppini, $39.95

Reader Ratings

9.3

"Highly Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

Sparks does Steak

diner007 from Midtown East | Posted on 12/11/05

Overall Reader Rating: 8 (Recommended)


Food:	9
Service:	8

Décor:	4

Value:	7

If you like steak, this is a great place to go. Easily you can split your portions and still have plenty. The creamed spinach was way oversalted, making it almost unedible. The potatoes were great however and the salads were also...Read More

UNBELIEVABLE..!!!

Shawbags from England | Posted on 12/11/05

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	10

Décor:	10

Value:	10

Simply the best steak I have ever tasted...My wife made our reservation as a treat for my birthday, the service was fantastic, the steak was as previous reviews have stated SIMPLY MELT IN THE MOUTH....the vegetables were a plenty...Read More

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