Insider Pages Reviews for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse

1 Stars: HOPE THAT THE COMPANY PAYS (by CMike)

CMike — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT

I TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE RESTAURANT WEEK OFFER. THE APPETIZER WAS GOOD, BUT THE ENTREE CONSISTS OF A PIECE OF MEAT, 1 SMALL SHORT RIB. THE DESSERT WAS A 1 INCH SQUARE PC OF CAKE. IF YOU WANT A FULL MEAL, THE MINIMUM IS ANOTHER $20. THE $35 DEAL DOUBLED TO $70 BY THE TIME I GOT OUT OF THERE.
THE GROUP OF 3 MEN AT THE NEXT TABLE CAME FOR BEERS, BUT WANTED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EXPENSE ACCOUNT. SO DID THE WAITER. ONE ORDERED A 2.5 LB LOBSTER, BUT THE WAITER CAME BACK STATING HE ONLY HAD A 3.5 LB LOBSTER. THE FOOL ORDERED IT AND THE WAITER CATERED TO THE MEN, OFFERING REFILLS ON THE DRINKS BEFORE THEY WERE FINISHED.
THE LAST MEAL I HAD WAS IN TIMES SQUARE, IN A RATTY OLD UPSTAIRS LOCATION FOR MY BIRTHDAY. THE WAITER WAS EXTREMELY RUDE. IT WAS LATE, SO THE SPINACH & MASHED POTATOES WERE COLD. I GUESS THEY STARTED TO SHUT THE KITCHEN DOWN. THE TOTAL COST FOR 2 PEOPLE, $170 BEFORE THE TIP.
THE FOOL THAT WROTE A GOOD REVIEW STATING HE SPENT $350 FOR 2 PEOPLE COULD HAVE HAD A MUCH BETTER MEAL AT DEL FRISCOS.

2 Stars: Not worth the price (by dnl1219)

dnl1219 — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

After reading several reviews my friend and I decided to go to Frankie and Johnny's for restaurant week. We were greated at the door and sat upstairs next to the fireplace which has a nice atmosphere. The waiter promptly took our drink order and returned with the wine. He then disappeared for quite some time. He finally returned and I ordered a shrimp cocktail and my choices off of the price fix menu. Now I have to tell you that the entree comes with absolutely nothing. I had ordered the petit filet mignon, a baked potato and a side of broccoli with the holondaise sauce. My friend ordered the same thing but got mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. My shrimp cocktail arrived a few minutes later with only four shrimp. At $18 you would expect to get more. They were however very large and tasty. We then got our salads, nothing to write home about but hey it's salad. Some time later our entrees were brought out. The steak was a little on the small side but I expected that. The broccoli and the sauce were ice cold, and the steak was on the cold side as well. Now as anybody knows you can't heat up steak because you change the the wellness of it. Our waiter never came back to check on us and actually after our entrees were served we had different server take our dessert order. So who knows what was going on there. I am a former waitress and I know that service can make or break a restaurant. My assumption is that these servers figure oh great cheap restaurant week diners and don't think that we will be back on a regular basis once the event is over. I work for a very large firm and set up a lot of lunch and dinner events with clients. When I tell you this is one restaurant I will not be setting up any events at. If you want a great steak dinner and great service take it from, go to Del Frisco's.

3 Stars: ok, no more than that (by debbie157)

debbie157 — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

I had a dinner with my family a few nights ago. In general I don't go to fancy restaurants too often - but when I do, I really don't mind paying a lot for quality. This was paying a lot for an ok- food, and ok- anything else. I think it's hightime these guys got their stuff together. The quality of the meat was average. I tasted better for less. Service could do better as well. In general - I don't think they'll be seeing me anytime soon.

1 Stars: Fooled by internet reviews....well below average food. (by Yank5723)

Yank5723 — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Well, my experience failed to live up to even modest expectations. I recently (8/16/08) dined with my brothers at the 37th street location. We stayed very close to Capital Grille, but were looking for a New York steakhouse. Peter Luger seemed a bit over-the-top from what I read online and in my continued search I came across Frankie and Johnnies. I read reviews and looked at the website and it seemed to be pretty great. The disappointment began immediately. It's a pretty ugly location. I'm not sure why the owners decided on this particular spot, but it doesnt' do much to make the diner feel like throwing down massive $$$ for dinner. The staff was ok, not what I would call friendly, but not rude either. We ordered an appetizer which turned out to cost $110...absolutely not worth it. It was good enough (4 shrimp, a few oysters, crab meat, 2 lobster tails and 2 lobster claws), but definitely not worth the $110 it cost. My brother got the tbone and it was FAR from being cooked properly. He ordered it medium-well and large portions of it were rare, and it tasted "old" (I tasted it to verify what he said, and I can't explain it but it did just taste old). My other brother and I ordered the sirloin. Both of our steaks were cooked ok (for the most part) and had pretty good flavor, but had a lot of fat running through them. None of the steaks were anywhere near worth the prices (sirloins were $41 and the tbone was $46). My nephew got the shrimp scampi, which I tasted, and that was the best thing at the table. We had the broccoli with garlic and garlic mashed potatoes, and both of those were ok, though the potatoes definitely tasted like the instant variety. Sad to say that shrimp scampi was the best thing in a steakhouse. Dinner was so disappointing we didn't hang around for dessert. We definitely should have saved time and $$$ and gone to Capital Grille. I've eaten at Capital Grille numerous times and Frankie and Johnnies isn't even close on quality.

5 Stars: Best way to celebrate a Raise! (by kemist)

kemist — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT

after a long day at work and then needing to go and deal with moving arrangements and signing a new apt lease..my boss calls me back into work but to my surprise it was for a private dinner meeting to congrat me on a well deserved raise and promotion...entree's were incredible and service was great!!! hey a $350 plus bill and two people is well worth it... Steak was ammmmmazing(and i have tasted some great steaks) bartender was great the entire expierence was Great!

4 Stars: Great dinner with atmosphere (by slvpv)

slvpv — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Our interest in historic places and great steak took us to Frankie and Johnnie's over on 37th Street for an early dinner. Housed in John Barrymore's former brownstone, J & F's offers some fine food, albeit for a price. Started with one of the day's specials, a tomato arugula and fresh mozzarella salad that was expertly done. We really wanted to try the risotto w/porcini mushroom and asparagus, but didn't want to fill up on oversized servings of pasta . Our waiter graciously offered to have the dish split between the two of us as an appetizer - it was just the right size and delicious. We both opted for the surf (HUGE lobster tail) and turf (filet mignon) with a few sides. The steak was done exactly right, just melted in your mouth. Couldn't get over the size of that lobster tail - sweet and firm and oh so tasty. Waitstaff was attentive without being overbearing or making us feel we needed to hurry; they were extremely professional and accommodating. It's a typical steakhouse atmosphere - low lighting, dark woods, but not so dim you can't see the food on your plate. We really enjoyed our time there.

The only two negatives I can offer are: 1. The restaurant was a bit too warm. Seemed the a/c wasn't working. 2. The hostess seemed a bit too preoccuppied with her cell phone. She didn't ignore us, but I'm not too fond of people in service industriies who multitask.

As a special treat, J & F's on 37th didn't disappoint. We look forward to returning on our next junket into the city.

1 Stars: HORRIBLE MANAGEMENT! (by thankucomeagain)

thankucomeagain — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Because of the horrible management I will never dine here again. One time I took a client to lunch here an older gentleman with thick accent in a suit took us upstairs. He tried to put us in a tightly squeezed table. I politely asked him for another table. He became very annoyed with us rolled his eyes gave us a booth and rudely asked, "This one's good, right?". Had an average lunch and when we departed we thanked the same older man he replies "Yeah, ok." Who says this to a gracious guest? The only time I ever went for dinner was for my girlfriend's birthday who wanted to go here. As soon as we sat down we had a horrible night. It took a waiter 10 minutes to come over and greet us who was rude and didn't want to answer any of our questions, our dishes after each course were only cleared when we got the busboy's attention, there was a hair in my beer on my second round. I lost it when my girlfriend was in the restroom and asked my waiter to bring a candle in her dessert. When it was delivered to her, surprise, no candle. Furious I asked for the manager. Some cocky tall young guy in suit walks over and asks us what's wrong. I told him everything that happened and he apologized without seeming too concerned with anything I just said and offered for us to take their limo anywhere. My girlfriend and I decided to accept when he asked where we were going I told him back home to Queens. He then gets this look on his face and says, "Oh sorry it can't go that far." Didn't he just say anywhere? I was so disgusted said never mind I didn't need his services and continued with my dessert. He then tried to kiss up and say he would get another car for me. I said no thank you and asked for the check. The cocky manager gave us our check without thanking us and the whole rest of time I watched him sit down and eat his dinner with some girl who obvisously was more important than the other guests there. Terrible management that doesn't deserve my money!

1 Stars: HORROR OF SERVICE (by adiedus)

adiedus — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT

I took my BF for dinner on his B day I had the whole thing planed out. When we walked into the place we thought that it was nice and cozy. The hostes was friendly we got a nice seat. The server came and we oderd with food one bottle of wine 250 dollars- the wine was good-and that is wehre it stops....the server came out with our food, he had a horrible accent i noticed that my filet mignon was weirdly shaped and I asked him what it was ...rudely he told me well "its the way we do well done filet , did you get that" besides that they messed up my BF order the server insisted that that is what he orderd... in your food before they bring it back--the food was OK nothing spectacular 500 dollars basically the only memory I have of it is the RUDE service - I would never go there again rather spend my money elswhere

5 Stars: Best Romantic Steak House (by jjcatalano)

jjcatalano — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:00:00 GMT

My husband and I go every year to a new top rated steak house to celebrate Valentine's Day and this year I was more than impressed by Frankie & Johnnie?s on 32 W 37th St. We requested a table right by the fire place which filled the room with warmth and light-very cozy. Service was great and everything we ordered was perfect. The Fried Calamari was cooked just right and not chewy and the Porterhouse for 2 melted in your mouth. Not to mention the creamed spinach and garlic mashed potatoes were great as well. Even the bread was great especially the onion rolls. Overall, you get the entire package with this restaurant and I would highly recommend it.

1 Stars: worst place in the city (by chelseacco)

chelseacco — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:00:00 GMT

everything was horrible. sooooooooo disappointed..... super lazy service.........we never come again.

5 Stars: Sararuiz... what were you thinking? (by dasfsafdsd)

dasfsafdsd — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:00:00 GMT

To SaraRuiz.

"tried to grab a HUGE FREAKING WATERBUG"<--like you don't have roa"tch"es in your place?

We were offered a ride in a limo to our hotel <-- um that's a HUGE complimentary service they offered... You STILL don't like the place?

Our romantic evening out turned into a night out at Apple Bees... <--probably what you can more afford.

Thanks Frankie and Johnny's for ruining our night! <--Thanks for not ruining our night by lowering the standard of the place by you eating there...

Go back to Puerto Rico.

5 Stars: Wonderful Dinner with Friends (by MelisM1011)

MelisM1011 — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Last night a few friends from work and I went here for dinner. I've been to the Rye location plenty of times and have always been satisfied with my meal there so it's no surprise that last night was the same.

I've always found their waitstaff to be very helpful when it comes to suggesting appetizers and entrees and last night was no different. Our waiters suggestions were very much appreciated. For starters, I ordered the Homemade Mozzarella and Tomatoes (which was topped with sundried tomatoes and accompanied with balsamic vinaigrette and olive oil). The fresh mozz. melted in my mouth with every bite. For dinner, I split the porterhouse for two. The steak had a great flavor to it and was cooked perfectly. I always order my steak med-rare...the only way to have a steak! Garlic mashed potatoes, broccoli with garlic and oil, and mushrooms with onions were perfect side dishes for dinner. For dessert, I ordered the raspberry creme brulee which in my opinion was the perfect ending to a wonderful dinner.

I've been to an array of steakhouses ranging from Luger's in New York to The Forge in Miami and I must say that Frankie & Johnnie's is up there with the best! I will definitely be back again!

1 Stars: Frankie and Johnnie's is AWFUL (by francine10)

francine10 — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:00:00 GMT

I thought this was the WORST place I ever ate in. I'm talking specifically about the one on 45th Street. So overpriced, crampled, ancient, pushy waiters who would not let me order what i wanted. Seriously. I asked to change my order to what my dining partner was getting and was told that it was better if we got different things and could share. When I said I didn't want to do that, the waiter waved me away and said, no, do that. I couldn't believe it. Also, insufficient bathroom facilties. I believe there is one stall in the ladies room.

This is one of those tourist traps that is so full of itself. The food was just average for a steakhouse. You would do better to go to one of the lesser known places.

Awful.

2 Stars: Poor service and not a great steak (by mjwalsh02)

mjwalsh02 — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:00:00 GMT

You would think for being a <i>steakhouse</i> the steak would be phenomenal, right? Not the case here. Came for restaurant week for dinner. Ordered the the house salad as the appetizer, which was just iceberg lettuce, cucumber, and tomato. However I will say the dressing was good. My friend ordered the split pea soup, which had no taste. For the main course, we both ordered steak. Definitely was not the best steak I've ever eaten, it was just okay. Since the steak came with nothing else, we each ordered a baked potato on the side, which I may add was an extra $6 on top of the $35 prix fixe. For the third course and best, we got chocolate ice cream. Also the service wasn't great. Our waiter was very cocky. Would have definitely preferred to have another waiter

5 Stars: Best steak in nyc (by mirela1980)

mirela1980 — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 09:00:00 GMT

An outstanding place to have a great steak for dinner. The service is exemplary, the ambiance and friendliness of the staff is first rate. The best steak i have ever had. Highly recommended.

3 Stars: Worst server ever (by l_k_119)

l_k_119 — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:00:00 GMT

My boyfriend & I went to Frankie & Johnnie?s on 37th for restaurant week. The food was great but the service was horrible! When I asked the server questions about the menu he got annoyed at me. I asked him how many ounces the steak was, he ROLLED HIS EYES & said I don?t know, it's this big while trying to show me with his fingers. For the rest of the night he was really inattentive (I had to flag him down after every course to tell him we're done & he mocked me, like oh... you're done?) so when it came to tipping him, we tipped him, but not well. So he picks up the tip and as he walks away, he COUNTS THE TIP. When we got up to leave, he comes over to me & asks me if he did anything to offend me in a really sweet, nice way. So I told him the truth about everything that bothered me. After that, his mood totally changed & he got all angry & defensive. He told me he did everything he could for me, thinks his service was great, & calls me DISRESPECTFUL for tipping him like that. Isn?t the tip up to the customer????? He?s lucky he got anything at all. So I told him that I thought HE is disrespectful for complaining about the tip & that I will speak to the manager. He says no that's not necessary, calls me disrespectful again & walks away. I spoke with the manager anyway who was very nice and accommodating, and he offered us a limo but we didn?t take it. I didn?t tell the manager about the server to get something out of it. And the funny thing is, when I left the restaurant, there was a group of people outside who asked me who my server was because they overheard me making a complaint? they said they had the same guy & that he was horrible!!!!! The food is amazing, but it?s the service that will keep me from going back to Frankie & Johnnie?s on 37th. Our dinner was definitely ruined by the lack of service & the attitude we received. A person as unfriendly and inattentive as my server does not deserve to be employed by a any restaurant.

4 Stars: Delicious (by 11222)

11222 — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Tried this place during restaurant week. The townhouse it's located in is beautiful and very romantic. The waiter was friendly, but not extremly attentive. There were several times we had to flag him down or ask the busboy to get him (ex. more drinks, check), and they seemed a bit confused (brought the table next to us things we had asked for, then accidentally gave us their check while we were still eating dinner!) But nothing terrible. They wouldn't subsitute items that were the same price (ex, regular salad on the menu for a ceaser, even though they were the same price) I had soup, delicious! My date had the house salad, which was actually very tasty! The filet mignon was soooo good. Although i ordered mine med. rare, and my date ordered his medium, and his was more rare then mine! But they were both delic. It comes ala carte, so we ordered some sides, which were also good. Drinks were good, prices typical for steakhouse, not overpriced. I'd def. go back.

3 Stars: Luv ir (by cbngrl)

cbngrl — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I usually visit the one in Hoboken rather than this one. Very nice steaks and not as pricey as other joints. The one in Hoboken is probably the best restaurant in town.

5 Stars: Very good Steak & Lobster (by mmearl)

mmearl — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 09:00:00 GMT

The serve and food was great. It's a little pricey but worth it. They don't rush you through your dinner; allow you time to eat and talk and enjoy the atmosphere. I will definitely be back.

5 Stars: Excellent Steak! (by mj20)

mj20 — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 09:00:00 GMT

The food is great - from the sirloin to the sides. I've been there several times and I'm impressed over and over again. Of the big NYC steakhouses, Frankie & Johnnie's has one of the better atmospheres. Very layed back, yet attentative. I came with a few of my boys and had a great time, but would definitely also come back with a date.

5 Stars: Unparalleled Service and Quality (by bkatz75)

bkatz75 — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 09:00:00 GMT

We look for quality of food, atmosphere, service, location and value. Frankie and Johnnies Steakhouse had all of the above. Wonderfully romantic interior; helpful, timely service, and our dinners were cooked to perfection. Also, the restaurant offers complimentary limo service unreal! You cant get this type of service anywhere else. Priced in line with other Manhattan steakhouses. Give them a try. You won't regret it.

5 Stars: Great Steak, Great Service (by alisam4564)

alisam4564 — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I have been hearing a lot about Frankie & Johnnie's and decided to check it out. Dinner was fabulous - from the bread to the sirloin to everything in between. As a waitress, I am always keen to the quality of service when I dine out. It was impeccable, even though it was incredibly busy (I went on a Friday night). I couldn't have done it better myself! I will defintely be back.

5 Stars: Perfect Addition to a Night Out on Broadway (by aridge)

aridge — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 09:00:00 GMT

My cousins were in town from Oklahoma and I wanted to show them a night out in the Big City. So, Broadway was the obvious first choice. I decided to take them to Frankie and Johnnies for dinner - as I had been hearing so much about it lately. The place is gorgeous! I love how they kept it authentic, with John Barrymore's original fireplace and wood floors. And the night just kept getting better! Everything we had was cooked to perfection - even the bread was amazing! I had the crabcakes and filet, the best I've had in NYC. This place is a hidden treasure! We then got a limo to the show, which really topped off the night and totally impressed my family. I loved it, they loved it - all around a great night!

5 Stars: Best Steak in NYC (by jedwards7255)

jedwards7255 — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I recently came to NY on business. I have been to a good share of NYC steakhouses in my day, but Frankie & Johnnie's take the cake. The best sirloin I've ever had - it was cooked to perfection. Everything was delicious, the crabcakes and the lyonnaise potatoes were my favorite - besides the steak, of course. Our server was attentive, yet not too pushy and I didn't feel rushed, which I often do when I come to NY. Next time I'm in town, I will make sure to eat here again.

5 Stars: One of the best steaks (by jm28)

jm28 — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 09:00:00 GMT

Huge steaks that taste terrific and served by a professional waitstaff. The atmosphere of the restaurant was nice and we didn't feel rushed with our dinner. We told the staff we were going to the theatre and they offered us a complimentary limo. Wow... that toppped off a great dinner. Thank you Frankie & Johnnie's. I'll be back soon.

1 Stars: I loved the place, it was nice until..... (by sararuiz001)

sararuiz001 — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 09:00:00 GMT

My partner and I made a lovely reservation at the restaurant. We entered and we were seated upstairs. The place was romantic because they had many candles lit and the mood was right. We ordered wine and jumbo shrimp to start. We sat, drank, and ate shrimp, when suddenly! One of the waiters decided to crawl over to where my partner was sitting and grabbed a linen napkin from our table, you don't want to know what he did with it, honestly you don't want to know... He tried to grab a HUGE FREAKING WATERBUG that was crawling on the wall behind my partner. He had the nerve to ask us if we wanted to be seated at another table because he didn't capture the waterbug in the napkin he DROPPED IT on our seats where we were seated . I was so grossed out that I said we're out of here, so we cancelled our dinner and told them thanks but no thanks. We were offered a ride in a limo to our hotel but we declined. Our romantic evening out turned into a night out at Apple Bees... Thanks Frankie and Johnny's for ruining our night!

3 Stars: It's great service, great food, but.... (by freedonna)

freedonna — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 09:00:00 GMT

It's great food, tasty, delicious, what else....... It's great service also, elegant waiter, promising service. One thinks, a little overprice. I came one time, I don't think yet to come again. The steak is good, but nothing special, almost as regular steak house.

5 Stars: Most consistent sirloin anywhere. Filets are actually too thick, but like butter. That's not a complaint! (by senatordl)

senatordl — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 09:00:00 GMT

Been to both w37th and w45th and while 37th is roomier, 45th was an old speakeasy and has a great charm. Lots of autographed pieces (Joel Grey to Jack Webb). Small & tight. Lyonesse potatoes are a treat. Service, is very attentive in both without being intrusive. 45th is walkable to virtually all theatres as long as it is not raining. If you like sirloin, this is the place. Big, juicy, and incredibly consistent. Bring an appetite becaue it is hard to carry a doggie bag to the theatre. 37th is great if you want a great meal before an event at the Garden. Can't go wrong either way. If you complain about the quality of the beef here, no place will satisfy you.

5 Stars: Kudos (by scottgene)

scottgene — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 09:00:00 GMT

This place is tremendous: steaks, and appetizers were fantastic. Kudos, kudos, kudos. I could not have asked for a better meal. And the bread they had in the basket was delic (pronounced delish). There was a lively atmosphere down by the bar with everyone watching the Yankee game. Definitely a cool spot to go to after work. No problem with the service, either.

4 Stars: Service good steak, ok (by sean1)

sean1 — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I heard so much about this place so I went on a Friday evening. The service was very good. I ordered a sirloin steak. I wasn't crazy about it at all. It was too fatty. I have had a better steak at Charlie Browns. The creamed spinach was like soup. The potatoes were great though. Dessert was key lime pie and was good and the coffee was so so at $3.50 a cup. The best part was when we were leaving they asked if we needed the free limo service somewhere in the city as long as we tipped the driver. That was cool. I would go back but I would try something different.

5 Stars: De-vine (by mikew12)

mikew12 — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 09:00:00 GMT

Delicious, devine, decadent, I love this place. I've been to the other location many times, but just came here for the firsttime recently. Food was spectacular and we used the limo service. A perfect dinner and a play evening.

4 Stars: Mediocre at best!!! (by boochdiddy)

boochdiddy — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I was extremely excited to eat at Frankie and Johnnies after reading the great reviews that were posted on Citysearch. What a let down! I have been to almost every steak house in the city, and I wouldnt even rank this as top 10.

5 Stars: Whoo-hoo (by lissybaby)

lissybaby — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 09:00:00 GMT

As a White Plains resident, I usually go to the Rye location, but happened to be in the city for dinner last week. Food was just as great as Rye--had the best porterhouse. My friend's crab cakes were slammin and the bread was great, too.

5 Stars: Holy Cow (by meich)

meich — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 09:00:00 GMT

The food here is great--from the bread all the way to the steak, of course. I ate here during restaurant week and was really impressed. My boyfriend, who is a meat connoisseur, loved his meal, too. Luckily, we got a spot near the fireplace. So romantic.

3 Stars: Disappointed (by suist)

suist — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 09:00:00 GMT

On my birthday I had a friend surprise me w/lunch which was filet mignon, garlic mashed potatos and garlic bread. The filet had the taste of gas in which was so disappointing. maybe they use a gas grill i have no clue but it wasn't worth it. Although i thanked my friend and ate half of the steak. the mashed potato are decent and the garlic bread is great.

5 Stars: Pleased from the Keys (by martymar)

martymar — Thu, 12 Jan 2006 09:00:00 GMT

Came up from the Florida Keys last week and ate here instead of Uncle Jack's. Loved this place: I had the best crab cakes, great hamburger (with fried onions on top), and great glass of wine. Hands down, one of the best places I've eaten in the city.

4 Stars: Good food but service was adequate (by sensysop)

sensysop — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I enjoyed the food there....steaks very good, lump crabmeat cocktail excellent, and side dishes normal for a good steakhouse. The cons...The was the food came out very slowly and the place wasn't busy. Also the waiter anever asked if the steaks were cooked to out liking or if we wanted anything else. Forget about getting anytype mixed drinks, asked for a Tom Collins and the bartender messed it up. Stick to the beer, wine, and non-mixed drinks.

5 Stars: Once again, satisfaction guaranteed. (by bluesbeads)

bluesbeads — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 09:00:00 GMT

We went to Frankie and Johnnie's again for my boyfriend's birthday and we had the best filet mignon ever. Very tender, cooked that way we requested it. We also had the crab cakes and they were so good. They had these little pieces of potatoes encrusted in them. Also, the steak sauce is awesome. I don't think I can ever eat A1 again.

5 Stars: Can you say great steak? (by styliev)

styliev — Tue, 13 Dec 2005 09:00:00 GMT

This was so the best steak I've had in years. My friends and I went shopping around 34th Street and just happened upon this place. I'd read about Frankie & Johnnie's but had never been to the restaurant. The food was fantastic. And the staff was really friendly--didn't rush us out and didn't mind our huge shopping bags. I have one more shopping run to make before X-mas and I am definitely stopping at Frankie & Johnnie's to eat again.

2 Stars: Read Me! (by sammydabull)

sammydabull — Sun, 11 Dec 2005 09:00:00 GMT

The steaks were ok, but the sides were less than mediocre. The staff, service, atmosphere and price were grossly below expectation. They got our reserevation wrong and they seated us at the worst table, near the bathroom. The waitress was got our orders wrong and didn't pay much attention to us, since it was busy.

5 Stars: Awesome burgers! (by danielle143)

danielle143 — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 09:00:00 GMT

So I've been hearing all about this Frankie & Johnnie's place on 37th Street, about how great their steaks are, and I just had to check it out. Well let me tell you, all this talk is true. They really do live up to their reputation. There steak sauce is awesome as well as the potatoes and cream spinach I had with it too. And I hate to say it but it's actually better than Peter Luger's! I mean Peter Luger's guys is well known for their sauce and steak. But I'm tellin ya this place has them beat! So I'm passing the word on and continuing the good reviews I've heard through everyone about Frankie & Johnnie's. Check it out! I know you won't be disappointed.

5 Stars: Delicious! (by aden)

aden — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 09:00:00 GMT

My bestfriend and I dined at the W. 37th Street Frankie & Johnnie's and the food was incredible. I had the sirloin, creamed spinach and the apple streudel. Everything was incredible including the bread they put out on the table. The waiter was really attentive and the atmosphere was very classy.

5 Stars: Seconds, Please! (by avega013)

avega013 — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 09:00:00 GMT

I'm not particularly a meat-eater however my friend LOVES red meat and had heard rave reviews about Frankie & Johnnie's so we decided to give it a try. Two words: Totally AMAZING! I had the filet mignon and it was absolutely to-die-for! I'm looking to go back soon which is somehthing I never thought I'd ever say about red meat. My friend had the sirloin steak and I thought he'd order another dish of it. The atmosphere is awesome and our waiter was so sweet. I DEFINITELY recommend it!

4 Stars: OK - people - wake up (by fgross4070)

fgross4070 — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 09:00:00 GMT

Good steak - yes... best steak in NYC - no chance... Lugers, Wolfgangs, Strip House - all are better - i would even say MUCh better.

1 Stars: Disappointing Steak Experience 11/26/05 (by appetite101)

appetite101 — Sat, 26 Nov 2005 09:00:00 GMT

Went to the one on 37th street.
Steak Quality - Below Average. Steak was not up to par compared to the big dogs of steak - Peter Luguers / Ruth Chris. No competition. Save your money and go elsewhere. Steak was very bland, lack of flavor, dry (not much natural steak juices)
Service - Extremely slow. We had an appointment at 7pm and did not get served our steaks (porterhouse) main course until 9. We did not get asked how I meal was nor did we get to our refill on waters until pretty much after the steak was finished. It wasn't busy at all.
Coat check - don't bother checking it in. Not only was the steak and service disapponting, the place lacks class. We checked in our coats and went to redeem our coats, the coat lady tells us how much to pay to get our coats back

5 Stars: Best steak I have ever had (by foodbelly27)

foodbelly27 — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 09:00:00 GMT

I am always looking for the "best steak ever" and tried all the big names, but Frankie and Johnny's wins . Ambience was amazing-romantic, but not formal (sit upstairs in a booth near the fireplace). The service was great and they offered to prepare my ribeye pittsburgh style, which most places won't or can't do. My steak was massive and perfectly crispy and seasoned on the outside and juicy, melting in your mouth on the inside. My boyfriend had filet mignon and ate the entire thing ( I have never seen him clear his plate before). The creamed spinach and onion rings were amazing, and the coconut sorbet had real pieces of coconut in it. Our bill was $150 for 4 drinks, 2 apps, 2 sides, 2 steaks, and a dessert-very reasonable. We're are now saving up to go there every month-pathetic? Maybe. But it was just so damn good.

5 Stars: No words to describe (by eedwards)

eedwards — Tue, 04 Oct 2005 09:00:00 GMT

I would recommend this restaurant to everyone. My husband and I had dinner with our 6 year old daughter after a Yankees baseball game. We felt underdressed because we were still dress in our jerseys, but that was not a problem. Our waiter was wonderful and made our daughter laugh and smile several times during dinner. She even had a good time. Food was succulent. We are looking forward to taking my mother for her 70th birthday.

4 Stars: food awesome but calculated service charge? (by lisenz)

lisenz — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 09:00:00 GMT

Yes, Frankie and Johnnies serves awesome steak. We had a great meal but when the bill arrived a 15% service charge was added .... I would've tipped more! But since they went to the trouble of handwriting the service charge on to my credit card slip for me I just let it me. They are ripping themselves off if they add this service charge automatically. Maybe they thought we were tourists and wouldn't know what to tip ...

4 Stars: Best for Steaks in NYC (by 1905)

1905 — Sun, 03 Jul 2005 09:00:00 GMT

It really is.. Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse is the best steak house in the NYC.. I went there with my girlfriend and we ordered different steaks.. It was the best steak I ever had in my life.. Place is romantic and relaxed.. Bill was $180.. It's little pricey but overall, its A+

3 Stars: Disappointed! (by jvigilia)

jvigilia — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 09:00:00 GMT

Although the quality of the food was good, I felt that it was simply perpared and bland. Expensive and slightly over-rated.

5 Stars: The whole nine yards (by d_fens)

d_fens — Tue, 22 Feb 2005 09:00:00 GMT

This is really as good as it gets if one wants to have a steak in NYC. Really quiet place and aestethically calmy decorated with dark wood and sombre textiles. Very good wine list but that's not the reason to go there. The steaks are as good as it gets. I haven't had better anywere and I don't think I will. There is no people watching and nothing is really happening but if you want to have a meal with a friend or a business associate this is the place. I can't praise the meat or the kitchen enough - just perfect. Some restaurants have trouble with the heat and the meat don't get crispy enough - that's not the case here. Crispy on the outside, bloody inside! I will always go here for steaks, unless I need to take someone to their favourite spot. Here you get it all.

5 Stars: Great (by johnnyman)

johnnyman — Mon, 24 Jan 2005 09:00:00 GMT

The steak from Frankie & Johnnie's was great. I had the filet mignon, my wife had the porterhouse and we chared an order of french fries. A tasty meal at a classy place.

5 Stars: Awesome (by pazg)

pazg — Fri, 17 Dec 2004 09:00:00 GMT

My kids came into town to visit adn the whole family went to Frankie & Johnnie's for dinner. It was scrumptious. I loved every bit of my porterhouse and my fries. The only problem I had was that I felt like I couldn't move after dinner--it was so filling.

5 Stars: Classic NYC Steakhouse (by jenny314)

jenny314 — Fri, 05 Nov 2004 09:00:00 GMT

Frankie & Johnnie's is a classic NYC steakhouse. The food comes in huge portions and is to die for. The atmosphere is so romantic: wood paneling, dim lights, a beautiful fireplace. It was a delightful dinging experience. I will return to Frankie & Johnnie's whenever I can.

5 Stars: It was soooo good. (by ssolange)

ssolange — Fri, 24 Sep 2004 09:00:00 GMT

I didn't know what to expect from Frankie and Johnnie's when I made the reservation after my friend told me it was the best steak he had had. I was expecting greatness and Frankie and Johnnie's delivered. I love red meat, I mean really love red meat and their ground filet mignon was unbelievable. There was so much flavor, especially when accompanied by the garlic mashed potatos. I would definately recommend it everyone, even if you aren't a red meat fan, my friend had the pasta and completely cleaned her plate.

5 Stars: VISIT TO NEW YORK (by conant2002)

conant2002 — Mon, 20 Sep 2004 09:00:00 GMT

9/18/04-UPON OUR VISIT TO NY-THE ONE RESERVATION WE MADE PRIOR WAS FOR FRANKIE AND JOHNNY'S. I HAD A GOOD FEELING ABOUT THE PLACE ON ARRIVAL-THE ATMOSPHERE WAS WONDERFUL. I HAD THE FILET MIGNON AND MY OTHER GUESTS HAD THE RIBEYE AND SCAMPI. ALL WERE SERVED PERFECTLY AND TO THE UTMOST DELICACY OF THE PALET. THESE TRULY WERE THE STEAKS WE HAD BEEN LOOKING FOR. WE FINISHED UP AND CAME ACROSS THE OWNER MR. PANOPOULOS WHO WAS A GENUINE TREAT TO MEET. WE EXPRESSED OUR GREAT FIND IN HIS RESTAURANT AND HE WAS SO PLEASED-HE THANKED US BY SERVING US A ROUND OF COCKTAILS ON THE HOUSE. BEING FROM LA. WE ENJOYED THE HOSPITATLITY HE SHOWED AND FELT RIGHT AT HOME. NEXT VISIT TO NEW YORK WILL INCLUDE ANOTHER VISIT TO THIS FINE RESTAURANT AND HOPE ANOTHER TREAT FROM THE KIND OWNER.

5 Stars: Really Good! (by jlyn66)

jlyn66 — Tue, 03 Aug 2004 09:00:00 GMT

Out of all the steakhouses in New York, my girlfriends and I decided upon Frankie & Johnnie's. The wait wasnt terribly long, the atmosphere was good and the food was excellent! I was craving a steak, and this really hit the spot!
The wine choices were not bad either...

5 Stars: Jersey Girl (by fashiondiva604)

fashiondiva604 — Mon, 12 Jul 2004 09:00:00 GMT

I am from New Jersey and wanted to catch up with some college friends in a convenient place for us all. Defintely making it worth my travel, we all met at this cute restaurant Frankie and Johnnies before seeing a Broadway play. It's located right next to the show we saw, The Boy From Oz. I had a tasty hamburger and fries, which prepped me all up to see the tasty Hugh Jackman!

5 Stars: The best steak ever (by lilac555)

lilac555 — Fri, 18 Jun 2004 09:00:00 GMT

I had dinner with friends at Frankie & Johnnie's last week and had the best steak I ever tasted in my life. I was delicious! And the steak sauce was so good we bought a bottle of it. The Barrymore room is beautiful and includes a gorgeous melting candle that looks like a sculpture. Also, the potatoes au gratin were divine. I urge anyone who wants a declicious piece of steak to go to Frankie & Johnnie's.

5 Stars: They're not all the same (by jj7777)

jj7777 — Thu, 17 Jun 2004 09:00:00 GMT

Although great steak is what drew me here, I think this Frankie and Johnnie's is wonderful. From the food, to the gracious host, to the relaxed dining and great service, and the beautiful surroundings, this place has it all. Hey, maybe I shouldn't recommend it too much...too many people will come!

5 Stars: Frankie and Johnnie's (by bigmaaan02)

bigmaaan02 — Tue, 25 May 2004 09:00:00 GMT

This steakhouse has the best steak I have ever had. I took my whole family there last Tuesday and they loved it too. New York in general has the best food anyway but this is by far the best steak I have ever eaten. I love steak sauce too. This restaurant makes their own so I bought a bottle to take home. Afterwards my family and I walked around the area and I came to the conclusion that this is truly the city that never sleeps or stops to eat!

5 Stars: The Best Steakhouse in NYC (by lilac783)

lilac783 — Tue, 18 May 2004 09:00:00 GMT

This past weekend I celebrated my two year anniversary with my boyfriend at Frankie and Johnnie's. I had never heard of it before so I asked my boyfriend how he knew about it. Apparently he had heard from a friend that it is a terrific steakhouse. Well that's all you had to say to my boyfriend: terrific and steak in the same sentence. This was not your typical steakhouse though. Frankie and Johnnie's was incredibly romanitc. We had dinner in the Barrymore Room and to see if the tales were true we ate their steak. It was absolutely superb. I don't want people to be as clueless as I was about Frankie and Johnnie's. I want everyone to know this is a treasure in New York city. It is in the center of everything, has fabulous food, the service could not have been better, it's romantic and charming. Bon appétit!

5 Stars: Best Steaks In New York (by equity6)

equity6 — Fri, 07 May 2004 09:00:00 GMT

The double broil cooking process used here gives the steaks the best flavor of any I have ever tasted and I've been eating in New York steak houses for 30 years. We dined here on May 4, 2004. The atmosphere is great- elegant and understated. It is my favorite steakhouse in the city. Service is professional and friendly. The F&J salad I had with my sirloin strip was very good and the Lyonnaise potatoes were very good, too. We can't wait to return.

5 Stars: Perfect End to the Day (by madisonflint)

madisonflint — Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:00:00 GMT

After spending the whole day shopping in Mid-town I came across Frankie and Johnnies. I sank into one of their comfy booths, relaxed, and sipped red wine by candlelight. It was the perfect end to my day.

5 Stars: I LOVE IT! (by hrlc13)

hrlc13 — Sat, 27 Mar 2004 09:00:00 GMT

I am not a steak eater - but my husband is - i absolutely love to go to frankie and johnnies - they make the best chicken for me -and my husband thinks it the best steak around! the chopped salad is a must - and ask for grated cheese!!!!

5 Stars: best dinner for pre-Bdwy show! (by oyebeli)

oyebeli — Fri, 12 Mar 2004 09:00:00 GMT

I like to go to Frankie and Johnny's before I go to a show. It's quaint but the food is delicious and the servers are most attentive. I wouldn't recommend for a large group but if it's 2-4 people, it's good. The dining room is not that large.

4 Stars: Romance Was in the Air (by danster123)

danster123 — Tue, 02 Mar 2004 09:00:00 GMT

At the recommendation of New York Magazine, I took my girlfriend here on Valentine's Day and we sat in the Barrymore Room near the fireplace. It was our third date. The menu was perfect because it had hearty steaks for me and pasta and fish choices for her. We had a very romantic evening by firelight. All in all it was a very successful dinner and I have Frankie & Johnnie's to thank as well as our waiter Paul. I am happy to say that Tina and I will be back again.

5 Stars: Great for a Group (by steviemike)

steviemike — Tue, 04 Nov 2003 09:00:00 GMT

I organized a large group dinner here for a business outing. My company loved it. The food was amazing as was the service and the atmosphere. The creamed spinach was top notch and the steaks were the best I have ever eaten. My boss was thrilled with the outcome.

4 Stars: I have been to most NYC Steakhouses (by monie0323)

monie0323 — Mon, 20 Oct 2003 09:00:00 GMT

My husband loves steaks. He has taken me to most Steakhouses in New York City. I really enjoyed my visit at Frankie & Johnnie's because there were options there for me too. The scalops were fabulous and he really enjoyed his porterhouse.

5 Stars: Best steak I've ever had (by rudee)

rudee — Tue, 02 Sep 2003 09:00:00 GMT

While in Manhattan on a business trip, I decided to take the advise of a hotel worker and check out Franky & Johnnie's for what I was told was to be an excellent place for a steak dinner. Boy was this good advise as this was quite simply the best steak I ever ate. After partaking in a rather expensive but tasty Rum & Coke from the bar I ordered an appetizer (house salad) then ordered the Lyonnaise Potatoes and Grilled Mushrooms to accompany my Sirloin - which I ordered Medium. When the steak arrived, I was pleasantly suprised to have the server reach across me and cut my meat for me. (he only cut the meat away from the bone, but it still suprised me). Once I cut into the steak I was in heaven! Well worth the $70 I expensed to my company. (sorry boss)

3 Stars: Mediocre (by blynch)

blynch — Tue, 26 Aug 2003 09:00:00 GMT

The service was fair and the food OK. For the prices, I expected much better of both. The best thing about the place was the decor, but not worth the trip for the price. Youll do better at Keens around the block.

1 Stars: Bad food (by tigers8932)

tigers8932 — Wed, 20 Aug 2003 09:00:00 GMT

I consider myself an expert on steak. I have eaten at some of the best steakhouses in the country and a I can honestly say that I had the worst steak of my life at Frankie and Johnnie's. Paying $30 for a plate of fat is certainly not my idea of good meal. When I complained to the waiter he just looked at me like I was crazy. The service was terrible. I am used to the New York waiters and their shortness but these people didn't even care much less listen to anything anyone had to say. I don't see how the restaurant is so highly ranked considering the competition.

5 Stars: After work Drinks (by tommoran)

tommoran — Mon, 07 Jul 2003 09:00:00 GMT

I work in the area and have been looking for a new spot - I found it. Great bar and my friends and I sat down for a steak when we got hungry. Great service.

5 Stars: A Sure Thing (by nclucus)

nclucus — Mon, 30 Jun 2003 09:00:00 GMT

Frankie & Johnnie's has always been a staple in NYC now at its new location on 37th street they thrill us yet again. The steak is always fantastic along with the service. You are pampered from start to finish.

5 Stars: It's so Romantic (by nypdmo)

nypdmo — Thu, 26 Jun 2003 09:00:00 GMT

I loved the crabcakes! The chef came out to talk about his creation with me when I complimented him. I loved that.

5 Stars: It's so Nice! (by dci123)

dci123 — Thu, 26 Jun 2003 09:00:00 GMT

I ate in on the second floor in front of the window and the service was great and the food was awesome. I am a history buff so I went when I heard it had been John Barrymore's house. I will go back with my friends before we see Drew's new Movie!

5 Stars: Top notch! (by adgirl)

adgirl — Fri, 21 Mar 2003 09:00:00 GMT

I was amazed at how much better the steak was here than other popular -- and more expensive-- steakhouses. I loved everything I tried, and the staff couldn't have been friendlier and more attentive. It's a great place to go before or after an event at Madison Square Garden.

I highly recommend it!

5 Stars: WOW! (by Chris123)

Chris123 — Wed, 19 Mar 2003 09:00:00 GMT

The service was excellent - You must sit in the BARRYMORE ROOM. The food was so great I want to eat there all the time!

5 Stars: Frankie & Johnnie's (by adelabean)

adelabean — Wed, 19 Mar 2003 09:00:00 GMT

I wanted to write in because I had one of the best dinner experiences at Frankie & Johnnie's. The food was to die for - my mouth started watering the moment I walked in, and the decor, atmosphere, and overall experience was sublime. I recommend to anyone who has a craving for steak, or a good hearty meal, in a setting that is lush and decorous, to go to Frankie & Johnnie's and enjoy yourself.