439027 Fri Sep 07 08:51:05 -0700 2007 33 18 Manhattan 0 2919512 Long story short, I won a bet with the BF. So he wants to pay off the bet when we go to see a Chorusline in a couple of weeks. As a life long NYer (he IS NOT so he doesn't get it, LOL), I usually avoid steakhouses in the theater district, but we will be short on time that evening. Porter House may be a squeeze time wise so I was thinking Ben Benson's, but any other ideas would be welcome. Fri Sep 07 08:51:06 -0700 2007 13427 Ora 1 2919519 I like Gallaghers Fri Sep 07 08:53:09 -0700 2007 2919512 59946 fassforus 2 2919590 Uncle Jacks Fri Sep 07 09:15:59 -0700 2007 2919519 79984 princeofpork 1 2919663 marais is nice too, and you don't have to be kosher to eat there! Fri Sep 07 09:35:13 -0700 2007 2919512 12656 bigjeff 2 2919690 I agree. Gallaghers! ... Fri Sep 07 09:42:02 -0700 2007 2919663 125415 MatawanChick 1 2919968 Keen's is about 10 blocks away from the theater. Fri Sep 07 11:00:19 -0700 2007 2919512 12428 bobjbkln 2 2920169 I love Keen's but we really need to be closer. Fri Sep 07 11:46:55 -0700 2007 2919968 13427 Ora 1 2920028 I'm with you about Ben Benson's, not too far a walk from the theater district either. Fri Sep 07 11:16:33 -0700 2007 2919512 13204 curiousgeo 2 2920175 Have you been recently? I'd love to hear more. Any recos? Fri Sep 07 11:47:30 -0700 2007 2920028 13427 Ora 3 2920191 I third(?) Gallagher's. Fri Sep 07 11:49:50 -0700 2007 2920175 78611 aurora50 3 2920253 No not recently, but I recall a pretty extensive menu besides the usual beef offerings for anyone who didn't want red meat, crab cakes, fish, chicken, etc. Of course if I'm eating at a steakhouse, I'm there to eat steak. I believe they have a website where you could check their menu. Fri Sep 07 12:03:50 -0700 2007 2920175 13204 curiousgeo 1 2920282 Bond 45. We had AMAZING service and they have a big bowl of chocolate chunks to grab on the way out! My BF had a steak and I had a huge crabcake. Both really yummy, not the bestest of the best. Fri Sep 07 12:09:22 -0700 2007 2919512 125472 rebloonin 2 2920325 When last we ate at Bond 45, we loved the mozzarella platter antipasto for the table. It was really good. Fri Sep 07 12:18:07 -0700 2007 2920282 104084 LNG212 2 2920893 Not steak, but I shared an amazing veal chop there with my dad - it was huge and pounded out as thin as can be. I also second the mozz. platter! Fri Sep 07 14:52:41 -0700 2007 2920282 100441 elizabeththinks 1 2920721 Frankie and Johnnie's right there in the district. Atmosphere of a 20's speakeasy and pretty good steaks Fri Sep 07 14:01:49 -0700 2007 2919512 12296 steakman55 2 2920764 I like Frankie and Johnnie's, too - not the very best steak I ever had, but consistantly good, and I love the atmosphere. Fri Sep 07 14:14:11 -0700 2007 2920721 124908 jeanmarieok 1 2920870 Chimichurri Grill, 606 9th ave between 43 and 44. Not a traditional steakhouse but a really good place for a pre theatre dinner and a very good steak. The place is very small, nicely decorated with good service. Food is excellent with an Argentine twist. Good empanada's and fries. My wife enjoys the fish. Check out the menu on line. Fri Sep 07 14:48:11 -0700 2007 2919512 14555 stuartlafonda 1 2921291 I like Del Frisco's and I think it's probably even closer to the theater (since it's on 49th Street) than Ben Benson's (which is on 52nd, I think) Fri Sep 07 17:12:16 -0700 2007 2919512 22936 Loren 2 2957293 We've decided to go with Del Frisco's. Gosh I hope its good. Wed Sep 19 16:06:02 -0700 2007 2921291 13427 Ora 3 2958226 It is. Great choice! The steak is excellent, certainly as good as Keen's. Never been to Gallagher's so I can't compare, unfortunately. Wed Sep 19 22:11:13 -0700 2007 2957293 64215 cimui 4 2959154 What did you have that was great at Del Frisco's? I am thinking of ordering the 10oz prime rib as a combo w/the chateux potatoes, seems cost effective. Thu Sep 20 08:51:32 -0700 2007 2958226 13427 Ora 5 2959602 Del Frisco's has a special "early bird" pre-fixe if you order before 6:30pm: for $39.95 you get a salad (probably mixed green or an iceberg wedge), 8oz filet mignon or salmon, 2 sides, and dessert! I think $40 is a real bargain for all this (especially when you see how expensive this place is). Plus you can always order some other stuff a la carte to share (e.g. onion rings or their excellent but VERY pricey crab cake). Since you'll probably be ordering before 6:30 to get to the show by 8pm, consider this option. Thu Sep 20 10:32:19 -0700 2007 2959154 22936 Loren 6 2959706 I am totally upset--we couldn't get in Del Frisco's the day we wanted!! So now we're going to Ben Benson's! Thu Sep 20 10:50:30 -0700 2007 2959602 13427 Ora 7 2959722 I suggest calling Del Frisco's back the day before you want to eat there and again day of to see if they've had any cancellations. Also, ask if they serve dinner at the bar. That might be a fun option if there are only going to be two of you. Thu Sep 20 10:54:13 -0700 2007 2959706 22936 Loren 7 2959834 I wouldn't sweat it too much. Although Ben Benson's is a second tier NY steakhouse compared to Spark's, Luger's, Keen's, etc., it's not the end of the world. I think you knew going in that by limiting yourself to a theater district steakhouse, you would have to settle for the best choice available. Thu Sep 20 11:12:31 -0700 2007 2959706 13204 curiousgeo 5 2959976 i like the ribeye, the chateau potatoes and the crabcakes. Thu Sep 20 11:41:29 -0700 2007 2959154 19911 SomeRandomIdiot 6 2960063 I totally forgot to consider Bobby Van's. Thoughts? Thu Sep 20 11:58:22 -0700 2007 2959976 13427 Ora 5 2960678 I've had the ribeye and porterhouse, here. It's expensive, but think of it this way. You get enough food to feed you for two more meals. Three meals for $40 is a bargain. =) Thu Sep 20 14:13:30 -0700 2007 2959154 64215 cimui 6 2981577 OK--Ben Benson's tonight it is--will report back. Thu Sep 27 08:12:53 -0700 2007 2960678 13427 Ora 1 2922128 Palm's West for the lobster special is yummy. Steaks are good too. Have been to Bond 45 and not impressed, although I had fish when I was there and it was fine just not extremely good for what they charge. Sat Sep 08 06:22:39 -0700 2007 2919512 11066 G3B 1 2957515 i know it's a chain, but i like del frisco's. i've been to mark joseph's and peter luger's.. Wed Sep 19 17:24:24 -0700 2007 2919512 11235 bob gaj 1 2959205 Angus is good, and it's right on 44th or 45th in the middle of the theater district. Or, it's not really known for steak, but really good BBQ at Virgil's. Thu Sep 20 09:02:09 -0700 2007 2919512 128764 rugburn 1 2959229 If you want a meat overdose, go to Churrascaria Plataforma, a Brazilian all you can eat meat place. Don't fill up on the amazing salad bar...their lamb is one of my favorites...it's meat, meat and more meat, but the salad bar is incredible, so have even gone there with a non-meat eater who loved it! W 49th St. http://churrascariaplataforma.com/ Thu Sep 20 09:05:36 -0700 2007 2919512 128764 rugburn 1 2981583 Go to Victor's cafe. Cuban. Thu Sep 27 08:14:20 -0700 2007 2919512 123164 kcijones001