Wollensky Grill
“Service was great and the waiter even brought out two free desserts on the house – coconut cake and cheesecake which were both delicious.”
“Imagine the original Smith and Wollensky as the steak dad with the bowtie, this side grill is like the fun cousin at holidays.”
“The Cajun Bone in Ribeye is fantastic and the Hash Browns are the best in the City.”
Wollensky Grill
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
7 reviews
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Still going strong, the more casual, relaxed back bar of Smith and Wollensky's still delivers a top quality meal and still invaluably serves late into the evening. A Colorado Ribeye, at $58, was perfectly cooked to the ordered medium rare and was a really high-quality and satisfying cut. Asparagus was steamed to the right point to retain crispness and the hashbrowns (which I would describe as finely diced home fries instead of the shredded potatoes I nornally define as hashbrowns) had the right level of crunch. A nice selection of half bottles of wine made beverage selection easy, but draft beer prices are inflated here.
Try and get a seat in the cozy and classic main bar area, but the three season sun porch where I was seated was fine and provided a nice view of the local streetscape.
Stopping this place from being five stars are several correctable hiccups in service. I might have caught the hostess on a break, but the 5 to 10 minute delay in being greeted should never occur when that level of staffing is provided. One idle waiter alerted to the delay simply told me to wait instead of working to correct the problem with several other hovering waiters. Other waiters were texting on their phones. Some interactions with customers, including me, were a little too informal and jocular for this old-school stalwart.
To be fair, these are relatively minor things that did not significantly detract from the meal, and are misdemeanors committed by countless restaurants. Plus, the persons I observed were younger people who did not wear the classic jacket that the seasoned waiters do, so some learning may need to occur. But these types of behaviors would never be accepted in the main restaurant, where service is so professional. I would recommend that ownership conduct a service audit to identify and correct these issues.
Went for lunch early Saturday. It was quiet and somewhat accommodating as we had the two year old in tow. The service was prompt.
I had the lobster roll which tasted fresh with nice flavor. The Mrs. had the wollensky burger that was not as good as she remembered. Everyone, especially the little one, enjoyed the fries which accompanied our sandwiches.
Had lunch here a few times. The host is over-the-top gracious. My buddy thinks he can be a bit of a tool but I kinda like his man's man solid handshake, pat on the back, ingratiating ways. Anyway, the burger is awesome but you have to try the "Horseshoe" sandwich. Don't worry – this isn't a sandwich made from Aqueduct's or Meadowlands racetrack's losers cooked up the next day. Instead, it's the very best cheesesteak you'll ever have!! Can't wait to have another soon !
Been here a few times. (Normally just during hours S&W isn't open).
Great place for more casual dining than the main steakhouse, with all the same food. Obviously the steaks are great, but I have to also recommend the burger – one of the best I've had
People I've been with have gotten lobster, fish or a variety of other items on the menu. Never seem to have a disappointing meal, or had a member of my party not enjoy the experience.
Only complaint would be the servers are extremely friendly, but the service tends to be somewhat slow. Not horrible by any means, but for the prices, I'd prefer not to have to flag down waiters for more water or to get the check.
Other than that, absolutely great spot. Wouldnt recommend over the main steakhouse, but if you can't get in or its closed, this is a great option.
First off, this is not a review of Smith and Wollensky – its bigger and much more upscale brother, which is conveniently located next door. Nevertheless, Wollensky Grill as a standalone restaurant made a lot of sense, offering diners a less formal experience yet still celebrating the heart and soul of what made this place great: Meat. As a huge meat fan, Wollensky Grill has been serving up some the best old-fashioned Burgers around.
The first time I was here was nearly 5 years ago, on the very last day of my summer internship. My managers ordered for each of us the House-Made Wollensky Burger. At the time, I had never tasted a burger so juicy and comforting. Since then I have been hooked. Whereas nowadays modern burgers frequently feature fancy toppings and gourmet-style designs, the House Wollensky burgers are true to its traditions and place the entire emphasis on the meat. It comes with minimal toppings: your choice of cheese, raw red onion, lettuce, and a jar of pickles. But that is okay because the patty is absolutely succulent and dripping with juice: it definitely is the star of the dish.
While I was here, I tried also the sirloin, asparagus, and bacon. The bacon was actually off the menu, but all you need to do is ask. I did find the bacons to be extremely salty, which meant I had to chug a lot of water the entire night in order to fight off the aftertaste caused by sodium.
Just as good as its big brother Smith & Wollensky. If you're not up for a full blown steakhouse meal but want all of the steakhouse flavor while enjoying cocktails, this is the spot.
Came to check this place out after a Knicks game and all I can say is Excellent.
Service was amazing the moment my wife and I walked in. Manager Justin was very pleasant, made sure to check in and make sure everything was going smooth, and the attention to detail on his behalf along with the team made the place a wonderful visit.
Ribeye is succulent, huge, flavorful, delicious, and jut truly exquisite. Best steak in NY !
We had the Hash browns and creamy spinach due to their recommendations by the waiter and manager. Excellent compliments to the steak. Both sides were delicious.
Will come again and rave about this place to everyone !