Delmonico’s
“Followed by a Classic Delmonico Steak (a juicy rib eye served medium) and then a Classic Baked Alaska for dessert!”
“For my main, I ordered the filet mignon – it was so buttery, tender, and juicy…”
“Brought my pregnant sister who has been having a craving for lobster newberg.”
Delmonico’s
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$$$ Price range Above $61
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Classic American dining with fantastic and unpretentious staff. I always come here whenever my brother is in town because of the food quality and ambiance. I second what another Yelper said on here about not looking to be blown away by "amazing foodie cuisine." It's simple American food done very well. Had a delicious watermelon gazpacho to start. I usually order the Dry-Aged Porterhouse for Two, which I've always believed the best cut on the menu (and enough for 3-4 people depending on sides).
This time, three of us split a special, a bone-in 60 day dry aged Waygu cut. Was it expensive? Absolutely but quite possibly the best steak I've had in my life. It was the best of both steak worlds: incredibly tender texture of soft on the inside, crispy on the edges, combined with mouth-watering flavor. We finished up with the Baked Alaska, which was not too big or not too sweet as you'll see it in some places. Will always be coming back to Delmonico's for special occasions.
This is an older restaurant, and while it's not my style, I can very much appreciate that they keep an old time, elegant feel. It's a darker restaurant, so not really enough lighting to take nice photos without flash, but certainly light enough so you're not feeling sleepy. I also appreciate that it's not so fancy that you feel like you have to dress up hardcore.
Service. This was unfortunately subpar considering the type of restaurant I [perhaps unfairly] assumed it to be. I felt a little neglected… especially in the beginning. It took a while for us to be acknowledged at certain points. However, the food did come out in great timing and succession, which is always a plus.
Ahhh the food! So, I came here for restaurant week, but they still offered plenty of options for the restaurant week menu.
Heirloom Tomato Salad : I was very hesitant about trying this bc I really dislike tomatoes. However! I'm pleasantly surprised to say that it was absolutely delicious! The tomatoes were nice and sweet, the composition was very light and refreshing – perfect to start off a heavier entree!
Lobster Newberg Carbonara : This was a pretty good dish. Also relatively delicate in flavor, and the lobster was cooked wonderfully! I will say though, the flavor very much reminded me of pho broth. Not a bad thing, just unexpected haha
Petit Filet Mignon : Ordered medium rare, and medium rare it was! Perfectly cooked, wonderful sauce to accompany that was nice and sweet. Great combo of sweet and savory. Spot on 😉 The summer salad and potatoes were also great! Again, nice to have a more refreshing balance when eating steak. Well done!
Delmonico Classic Steak : Oh my geezus… as far as flavor goes, this is perhaps the best steak I've ever had. My eyes actually watered after the first bite… My only tiff about this steak is that there were parts of it that were overcooked and a little more tough. However, for the most part, it was medium rare as requested, and holy cow, were those parts heavenly.
Baked Alaska : This reminded me of Thanksgiving/Christmas spices. I wasn't a humongous fan of the dish as a whole, but I ended up eating all the left over meringue on the outside. I'll probably have diabetes when I'm older, but the meringue was delicious O.o
New York Style Cheesecake : I really liked the flavor and texture of this dish. It was less super sweet, and more 'savory' if you could say that about a cheesecake. Could taste more of the cheese flavor than just a boat load of sugar. Also, it was pretty mousse like; lighter than most cheesecakes I eat. Super enjoyable, especially with the berry sauce that comes with it!
Overall, the food is definitely a good enough reason for me to come back some day. However, I'm really REALLY grateful that they participated in restaurant week because I'll definitely have to save this place for when I actually have a regular paycheck to live off of instead of student loans =P If you don't mind the price tag or can manage to come during restaurant week, definitely try it out!
Delicious!
Came here for restaurant week with a friend and enjoyed the food very much.
They give you a basket of delicious warm breads and salty, creamy butter. Honestly, I could have just eaten the whole thing and called it a day, but I'm glad I stayed for the rest.
The caprese salad was made with pesto sauce and it was a really tasty twist on the classic. I had the salmon as a main dish which was cooked perfectly and was the perfect sized fillet.
A few observations:
The dessert left much to be desired. I had a chocolate moose cake which was very, very bitter with a strangely textured cake/brittle/I don't know what bottom. Everything else was so good that I was a bit disappointing that it would be the last thing I tasted for the evening.
Also, the service was interesting. The waiter was a tad on the rude side. Nothing extraordinarily crazy or awful, but he was a bit snobbish. Also, the second we paid our check they asked us to leave because there were other people waiting for tables. Like literally the second after we paid. It was really unsettling.
The decor and atmosphere the design of the building brings an old NY feeling to the room which I really liked.
I definitely recommend going here during restaurant week though. Compared to the regular prices, its quite a steal.
Delmonico's
NY: Manhattan: FiDi
9pm Thursday 19th May 2016
Four Stars
I came here for a drink at the Bar with Mike. The bar itself was pretty filled but the periphery was pretty empty. The crowd was mainly post-work businessmen in suits. The Bartenders were attractive and friendly. The drinks were decently expensive but not unexpected. The thick lowball glass, big pour, and customized cocktail napkins added value to the cost. The music was a hodgepodge but there was a person with a gigantic wine glass that could have easy fit 5 bottles inside of it.
Came here for restaurant week and got season soup (gazpacho), petit filet mignon, and baked Alaska ($6 supplement). Obviously the restaurant itself is beautiful with outstanding decorations, but I've got to say I've had better steak. I'm not sure if it was because it was restaurant week and maybe they're using lower quality meats, but the filet mignon was dry and not very tender (I did order medium rare and it looked medium rare, which confused me more). Maybe I should've tried a different steak, but the others were a $15 supplemental charge, which negates the worth of restaurant week. Also, the baked Alaska was not as phenomenal as expected; it was a bit heavy and very fragrant. I would go with the chocolate mousse the next time.
History — not quite the 1827, for this location, but still pretty rich as in 1927, restaurateur Oscar Tucci purchased the entire 70,000 square foot building at 56 Beaver Street. First opening a speakeasy, in 1933, after the repeal of Prohibition, he opened Oscar's Delmonico. Other Delmonicos have operated in the space from 1981 to 1992 and since 1998.
As someone mentioned better than I can write they are probably, however, still preparing the steaks the same as they did for Theodore Roosevelt, Mark Twain, Arthur Sullivan, "Diamond Jim" Brady, Lillian Russell, usually in the company of Diamond Jim, Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, The Lumber Boys of Murray Hill, J.P. Morgan, James Gordon Bennett, Jr., Nikola Tesla — Nikola Tesla?!?!? – and more. So, what…
For me the lentil soup special and the double rib eye tomahawk (which was enough food for three people) were pretty amazing. For a roomy restaurant it only takes one table of four to make the whole place loud and when they left the ambiance finally settled in to match the food and history that brought us to try a meal here.
Though I cannot say it was the best steakhouse in Manhattan I have been to it does certainly top several that seemed to get better reviews here on Yelp for me — obviously your milage will vary…
I don't eat beef but I went here for a friends birthday and had the lobster. We had the mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, hash browns, and asparagus/mushroom as our sides. The mashed potatoes were the favorite side. I really liked my lobster (2 lb – $59). I got the sauce on the side which ended up being too salty for my liking. I asked for plain butter instead. It doesn't state on the menu but the lobster came with spinach and fingerling potatoes. I also got a martini which was excellent. Everyone in the group enjoyed their meals and the sides so I would definitely come back for another occasion. The staff were attentive and professional. The clientele were all finance types or people on dates.
Delmonico's is one of the few places in the Financial District that's close to 5-Stars, primarily because of it's rich history.
I mean, any restaurant that's been around since 1837 and was a favorite of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, JP Morgan, Charles Dickens, Napoleon III and Mark Twain, has to be on that list.
I give Delmonico's only 4-Stars as the food is not up to 5-Star quality, in my opinion. I wouldn't come here just based on the food, as I think it's good, but not necessarily great. But the history definitely is great. Here's my breakdown:
History: 5.0-Stars
Ambiance: 4.0-Stars
Food: 3.5-Stars
Wine: 3.0-Stars
Price: 2.5-Stars
So, the question you're probably asking, is, why would Elton be recommending this place so highly if the food is just ok? Well, here are a few facts about Delmonico's that makes it more unique than any other restaurant in the United States, and a reason why I think it deserves at least one visit.
Delmonico's Is The:
– First & Oldest Fine Dining Restaurant in the U.S., since 1837
– First to use the French word "Restaurant" to describe itself
– First Restaurant to use a Printed Menu
– First Restaurant to use Tablecloths & Silverware
– Restaurant with the Largest Wine Cellar in the U.S. at that time
In addition, Delmonico's created/invented these dishes, which are still popular almost 200 years later:
– Eggs Benedict
– Manhattan Clam Chowder
– Delmonico's Steak
– Delmonico Potatoes
– Lobster Newburg
– Chicken A La King
– Baked Alaska
If you haven't had any of these dishes, I highly recommend you try them as they're all good, in my opinion. And if you get a chance to try them at Delmonico's, even better. Although, to be honest, other places have perfected these dishes, so I'm not saying Delmonico's is the best version, but it is the original.
Lastly, if you're a "foodie" and looking to be blown away by amazing cuisine, then this is not the place for that and I can assure you that you'll be disappointed. Yes, there are better steaks in the city, yes, there are better eggs benedict, chowder, etc. at other places, and yes, the ambiance is really old school and frankly, old. But, there's no denying that Delmonico's is what started the restaurant industry here in the United Stats, and for that, I think it's worth a visit.