Birthday Steak Dinner - Westchester or NYC?

[JLH]

We usually go to a steakhouse once a year for my birthday - we've been to Frankie and Johnnie's, Ruth's Chris, Mortons, Willett House and haven't been thrilled.

Wolfgang's in the city is a favorite, but I'd love to stay in Westchester this year. I've been following the steakhouse posts and would love an opinion. I'm considering X2O in Yonkers for the Cowboy steak, BLT Steak in White Plains or back to Manhattan.

Any advice?

Thanks!!

[RawTunaFan]

If the BLT in WP is as good as it is in the city, the I would def. pick that. Or Sparks. I really like BLT's sides though -- the creamed spinach is my favorite!

[steelydad]

Stay in Manhattan!!! B en Bensons, Sparks, the Palm, AJ Maxwells, Lugers in Brooklyn, Wofgangs, Ben and Jacks--- these are all reliably good trditional NY steakhouses. Have never had anything close in Westchester. Flames in Briacliff comes close, but the atmosphere is so depressing that it just does not seem worth it to pay 40$ for a steak in a dump.

[arby1]

Although I haven't been there in about 6 months, I am a fan of Ye Old Tollgate in Mamaroneck. It is a clone of Peter Luger's and specializes in the same Porterhouse steaks, sides etc. I imagine it's very much like Wolfgang's which is another Luger's clone. You won't find the same "scene" there as you will in a NYC restaurant, but the food is very good. I prefer it to the suburban chains (like Mortons).

[MikiLovesSugar]

Everyone must try the cowboy steak at X20! i thought it was incredible...

[tada]

Completely agreed. It's better than most steaks that I've ever had.

[Stamford Talk]

I tried Dunn's Loft in Stamford last night and the filet mignon was fubulous- quite buttery (that's how I describe smooth soft steak) and crisp tasty outside. Only 30 bucks, and the side you get with the steak was a good portion. It's small, has a sophisticated but comfy decor AND a pool table!
It was way better than Luger's... nicer atmosphere... and Dunn's loft serves Luger's sauce, which is the best part of Luger's anyway!

[bosun]

Keens.

[Kobe]

The Willet House in Port Chester is excellent or Crabtree Kittle House. If crossing the border into Connecticut is ok, try Bennet's in Stamford.

[Sam__Spade]

Stay away from Bennett's. Pay less and get more at the best steakhouse in the country...Peter Luger's.

[jfood]

Ditto Spades comment on Bennett's. Not worth the trip.

[NickM]

Since you posed the question as, "Westchester or NYC," why not consider bypassing Manhattan and go straight to Peter Luger, for a truly great steak?

[dolores]

Peter Luger would be my choice.

[unocal]

i agree w/ peter luger's as well, and i'm not even a big steak fan. just for the atmosphere alone, since it's been there for like 110 years or something. the porterhouse for 2, a side of the creamed spinach, hash browns and a nice red wine and you're all set...don't forget the pecan pie w/ schlag, yummmm!

[vlb1215]

Try Moe's Ny Grill in New Rochelle. It's a great steakhouse owned by Mariano Rivera (NY Yankees).

[shanghaiknights]

Manhattan is of course, the best. I recommend BLT, Del Friscos, or Sparks. The new BLT in WP is supposed to be good though. When is your birthday? The family is hosting a party there in a few weeks and can tell you how it went...don't know if that will be too late though.

[dolores]

Don't know if they're still as excellent as they were years and years ago, but if they are, I would recommend Manhattan's steak houses. Westchester's contenders are all wannabees who pale in comparison.