Six New York Steakhouses for a Serious Dry-Aged Dinner

New York's steak canon runs from coal-fired classics to Wagyu theater. These six rooms cover that range, with dry-aged Prime, deep wine lists, and dining rooms built for long dinners. Book ahead, especially for weekend tables.

STK Steakhouse NYC Midtown
Mon – Wed, 11:00 – 23:00; Thu – Sat, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 10:00 – 23:00
4.8 (38,005)
1114 Avenue of the Americas

A Midtown room where premium cuts meet a DJ and a loud lounge, steps from Bryant Park. It suits groups who want dinner to slide into a night out. Lunch runs around 45 dollars, dinner around 95, and the kitchen stays open to 11:00 PM, later Thursday through Saturday.

Gallaghers Steakhouse
Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:45 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 11:45 – 23:00
4.6 (9,737)
228 W 52nd St

A 1927 Theater District landmark with a street-facing meat locker and steaks grilled over open hickory coals. It fits a pre-show table or an unhurried late lunch. Pricing is upscale, and doors open from 11:45 AM daily, running to 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Peter Luger Steak House
Mon – Sun, 11:45 – 21:30
4.4 (16,036)
178 Broadway

The Williamsburg institution since 1887, built around dry-aged USDA Prime and a porterhouse for two. It draws steak purists who plan the trip in advance. Bring cash or a debit card, since credit cards are not accepted. Service runs daily, 11:45 AM to 9:30 PM.

Sparks Steak House
Mon – Fri, 12:00 – 22:00; Sat, 17:00 – 22:00; Sun, 16:30 – 21:00
4.5 (2,576)
210 East 46th Street

A clubby Midtown fixture since 1966, pairing classic cuts and seafood with a deep wine list. It carries business dinners and celebrations that run long. Pricing is upscale, with service from noon on weekdays and a shorter Sunday seating that ends at 9:00 PM.

Nusr-Et Steakhouse New York
Mon – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 22:15; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 22:45
4.3 (4,835)
60 W 53rd St

Tableside carving and premium Wagyu drive the show at this high-energy room near 53rd Street. It is suited to a group that wants spectacle with dinner. Pricing is upscale, with a Restaurant Week option, and the room runs daily from noon, until 10:45 PM on weekends.

The Capital Grille
Mon – Thu, 11:30 – 21:30; Fri, 11:30 – 22:00; Sat, 16:00 – 22:00; Sun, 16:00 – 21:00
4.6 (1,685)
120 W 51st St

A dark-wood Rockefeller Center room known for dry-aged steaks and lobster mac. It works for a polished date or a client dinner. Pricing is upscale, with doors from 11:30 AM on weekdays and 4:00 PM on weekends, closing by 10:00 PM on Friday.

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