2 - Dylan Prime

LAST VISIT: 12/2008     http://www.dylanprime.com/

Dylan Prime is a good steakhouse, but be warned, it is not the best in NYC. The atmosphere is chic and classy. The food is good, but not ultra spectacular. It isn't as good as Del Frisco's or Quality Meats, but it is way better than Peter Lugar's!!! Dylan's location in Tribeca is a great one...and who doesn't like steak?!?!

3 - STK [Steakhouse]

LAST VISIT: 4/24/2009     http://www.onelittlewest12.com/stkny/

If you're going to dinner at STK you can't anticipate a quiet romantic evening at some old men's club steakhouse. STK is upbeat and packed at all times. The food matches the atmosphere - fun and stylish. Their steaks and sides are tasty!! Beyond dinner dessert is also fantabulous. They have cotton candy on their menu and the flavor changes daily. When I went with a group of friends we all dove into their Green Apple flavor and it was OUTRAGEOUS - it tasted just like you were biting into a greet apple!!!

3 - Quality Meats [Steakhouse]

LAST VISIT: 1/29/2010     http://www.qualitymeatsnyc.com/

This steakhouse is one of my favorites in NYC...especially the dessert that follows. Quality has their own sundaes with choice of sauce. The steak is of course delish and the sides are fantastic: parm waffle fries, crispy artichokes and yorkshire creamed spinach are among a few of the most delicious sides. The decor of the restaurant is super fun too!

3 - Craft [Haute Cuisine]

LAST VISIT: 10/1/2008 http://www.craftrestaurant.com/craft_style.php

This restaurant is the best with friends! Sharing really made it a fun time for the group that I was with. The braised short ribs of beef are TOP NOTCH - I don't even like ribs, but the meat literally dissolves like butter in your mouth - "Butta"! They have a fantastic selection and the atmosphere is modern, but not too trendy. The dessert menu is also a hit because they have a section where you can "make your own"!!!!! Holy good food Batman!

2 - Old Homestead [Steakhouse]

LAST VISIT: 11/20/2008 http://www.theoldhomesteadsteakhouse.com/

Old Homestead is like any standard steakhouse in the US. The food was good, but did not exceed other outstanding steakhouses I have tried. It's location [Meatpacking] is of course fun, but nothing on the menu set OH apart from the rest...also, the atmosphere is pretty typical. Try OH for a standard experience, but don't go to be wow'd.

3 - Houston's / Hillstone's

LAST VISIT: 5/4/2010 http://www.hillstone.com/hillstone/

Not only does this salad look like a jungle - but it tasted like a jungle - a jungle of yumminess in my mouth!!!!! I had been to a Houston's in Florida in 2003 and remembered it being good, but not as good as last night's tour! The Dip Duo was fantabulous as well. As I sat with my girlfriend enjoying our meal we couldn't help but drool when when saw all the plates being delivered to each table in the restaurant. Everything looked AMAZING. The burgers were HUGE - I can only imagine how tasty they are! I want to go back so bad!

1 - Peter Luger's [Steakhouse]

LAST VISIST: 8/2009 http://www.peterluger.com/

Is this a joke? How is this place consistently rated as one of the top places in NYC. This place is the equivilent to one of MTV's "reality shows" - they script everything and the viewers still seem to love it and think it is real life. The rest of us just tilt our heads, krinkle our noses and give a questioning look while asking, "Really? Top steak place?" The service is horrible, but they tout that with pride for whatever reason. The waiters seem to be tortured with questions and just want you to order in excess so they can be tipped and then they proceed to boot you out. This is not the place to take dear o'l gram. She will give them a talking-to for sure!

3 - Del Frisco's [Steakhouse]

LAST VISIT: 11/2009 http://www.delfriscos.com/menu_full.php?mid=2
Probably my favorite steak place yet, other than El Gaucho, a chain in the Northwest, as a close second. The sides, steak, and LEMON CAKE are yummo!!!! This is a must do if you want to lay down $$$$ for a steak!!!