Parents' first trip to NYC
My parents are coming to visit at the end of April and I want to take them out for a quality steak while they're here. The price of food is not an issue for me but they are from the midwest and spending $50 on a steak would be obscene in their opinion, and they never let me pay or this wouldn't be an issue. They don't drink so I don't need to factor alcohol into the meal cost so I'm thinking around $30 max per person would be cool. Is there a place in the city where I can get a good steak for this? Location is not a factor, just taste and price. Help!
By patx10
on Mar 29, 2011 02:42 PM
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If I understand correctly, "$30 max per person" is just for the steak. If you go to Keens & order Porterhouse for 2 ($96) if it will be just the 3 of you, or Porterhouse for 3 ($126) if you will be 4, you should have enough to eat. (In our multiple-diner parties, we always order Porterhouse for one less person. Have never left hungry.) The steak will be delicious. Keep in mind side dishes are extra, however.
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That is a great suggestion and I have read wonderful things about that porterhouse. It was between Keens and Strip House last time I was in the city and SH won out by a small margin. The only thing I would worry about is that my dad, god bless him, eats his steak more on the well done side whereas mom and I tend toward the med-rare side and I don't think any of us would give on that one. I may just have to put my foot down and insist on treating them to dinner. What is the typical dress at Keens? Is it a place where we could get by wearing jeans?
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Keens
72 West 36th St., New York, NY 10018
Strip House
13 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003
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I think jeans are fine, but I would suggest a nice button-down shirt (that is, if you are a 'he'). I have to add that it's a shame your father might miss some of the steak's sweetness & flavor by overcooking it. Could you not convince him that well done steak is illegal in Manhattan?
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Have you looked at Buenos Aires? It's an argentine steakhouse in Alphabet City. I haven't been in ages, but I used to love it.
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Buenos Aires
513 E 6th St, New York, NY 10009
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