664391 Tue Nov 03 10:32:28 -0800 2009 12 18 Manhattan 0 5152328 Need a good reco for a delicious steak, modern restaurant, romantic (not Smith and Wollensky era). Any suggestions? Tue Nov 03 10:32:28 -0800 2009 200085 Pamanda 1 5152488 Suggest Perry Street in the West Village. Quiet, romantic, comfy booths for all guests. Dining room is unusually large for the 60 guests it can hold. Modern takes on steaks and pork. Awesome-but-small wine list, great table service. Tue Nov 03 11:22:40 -0800 2009 5152328 1115082 stalkingwine.com 2 5152639 While I like Perry St, I don't think it fits the bill for steak. While they usually have a hanger steak or tenderloin prep somewhere on the menu (that's usually very good), it's just one dish on a predominately modern French menu. It's certainly not steak or pork focused at all. For the OP, I would recommend Craft. They have numerous exceptional steaks as well as rack of pork, braised pork shank, suckling pig etc. It's a warm, modern looking restaurant adhering to the ethos of great ingredients prepared simply, and I think it's ideal for your request. Tue Nov 03 12:06:08 -0800 2009 5152488 204151 hcbk0702 3 5152646 Both restaurants look like good options. I have also heard good things about DGBG and Allen and Delancey - any take on those? Tue Nov 03 12:08:44 -0800 2009 5152639 200085 Pamanda 4 5152663 DBGB is too casual and far too noisy for a romantic dinner. It's more focused on burgers, small plates, and beer. Unfortunately, Allen and Delancey has been getting pretty mediocre reports since Neil Ferguson left last year. Tue Nov 03 12:13:59 -0800 2009 5152646 204151 hcbk0702 4 5152684 I personally didn't like DBGB but some hounders do. But like hcbk said, it's far from romantic. how about Quality MeatS? Tue Nov 03 12:22:09 -0800 2009 5152646 93566 kelea 4 5157275 Pass on Allen and Delancey. My mediocre experience was consistent with the other responder. Wed Nov 04 23:18:41 -0800 2009 5152646 1115082 stalkingwine.com 1 5152749 How about Strip House? A nice atmosphere for a date and good steak. For pork I would pick a nice Italian place Tue Nov 03 12:44:36 -0800 2009 5152328 134710 taboo 1 5152755 I liked the steak at Market Table. But note that it's not one of those famous dry aged steaks that you'll find all over NYC. For that, I like Wolfgang's Steakhouse. Tue Nov 03 12:45:33 -0800 2009 5152328 1082291 tastyeating 1 5153524 I second the Craft recommendation. It is lovely and warm, with lots of well-prepared meats and artful cocktails, appetizers, and sides. I also recently went to Craftsteak, and it was delightful. It's not terribly romantic, but the steak is great and the vegetables are just pure and delicious. Tue Nov 03 16:38:15 -0800 2009 5152328 132249 alysonlaurel 1 5161213 Agree on the recommendations for Craft and Strip House. Both are incredible. Fri Nov 06 10:33:25 -0800 2009 5152328 76968 steakrules85 1 5161294 What about eith BLT Steak or BLT Prime. I too like the StripHouse idea. Fri Nov 06 11:00:37 -0800 2009 5152328 23027 apples 2 5161714 BLT Prime is another great recommendation. I'd add in Del Frisco's also for their ambiance. Also come to think of it Old Homestead has really revamped their look with their renovation and you can't find much better than that. Fri Nov 06 13:05:22 -0800 2009 5161294 76968 steakrules85