Gallagher's Steak House

caeser salad good, lobster bisque ok, crabcakes, ok..
2 prime ribs ordered medium,, 1 came out medium well, the other med. rare,, HELLO, i thought i was at a steakhouse, and they cant even fix steak!.
the salmon was dry, tasteless, had to add a lot of salt and pepper. .. green beans were cooked in just water, no butter, etc., if you dont like taste, then you'dlike this place,
otherwise, i'd recommend mcdonalds.. even ketchup cant save these pitiful steaks.
if anyone thinks these taste good, then you have a bad taste, and i'll never go anywhere you recommend.

to add to all this, the service was horrible, i got better service everywhere else i went to eat, including MCDonalds (which i hate), but got a coffee there!. while in n.y.

ever heard of a waiter bringing you a bottle of unopened wine, leaving it on the table for you to open? well,
if not, then go here, b/c it will happen to you!

Maitre D' offered us desserts, etc., at this point we were done, and i vowed to him to let all my peeps know not to go there.. he begged us to come to lunch the next day, no way jose, keep your crappy food, and sell it to the guinea pigs that are in awe of the ugly red checkered table clothes, rude waiters, and inconsistent cooking.

Do not patronize this place

Pros: old

Cons: bad service, bad food, overall bad

Posted 11/03/09

Maitre's was rude, waiter was rude not friendly at all , we had to ask for bread and water because it was not offer to us. Not toppings were offered for baked potatoe we had, and on top of all this the waiter impose a 20% tip on our bill, like he had done a good job with our business.

Cons: Lousy Service

Posted 10/18/09

This place is horrible!!!! My girlfriend and I stopped in for lunch before a show yesterday and encountered one of the worst restaurant experiences we have ever had. The interior of the restaurant is decrepit by design and the slabs of beef at the entrance are an acquired taste to say the least. The bloody mary I ordered tasted like battery acid and the filet mignon that my girlfriend ordered and the burger I ordered (both medium) were burned very well on the outside and gushing cherry red on the inside. To make things extra special the elderly waiter as he delivered the food said " this is a very nice lunch for her (pointing to my girlfirend) but too bad you had to get the cheapest thing on the menu....." Since the old indian waiter spoke horrible english and I could tell he wasn't trying to be mean but making a very bad joke, I asked kindly for the manager to explain my dissatisfaction with his employees' comment. The manager was extremely apologetic but didn't seem surprised and was resigned to accept his employees incompetence / rudeness. Gallagher's steak house is disgusting. Do not go!!! Do not go!!!

Pros: Horrible!

Cons: Service, Food

Posted 08/09/09

What a major disappointment!! I wasted a hundred bucks. It was our 44th anniversary, dinner followed by "Billy Elliott." When I made reservations, I said it was our anniversary. It went ignored. I'll never go back to Gallaghers again. We were barely greeted by a maitre'd, who acted as though we were bothering him. No smile. Tried to seat us in the bar. We said, no, the back room, which was almost empty. He seemed offended. My steak was small, tough. The service was lousy. The maitre'd should be working as a bouncer at a dance club. The steaks were laughable. Stay away from this place. Fast food is preferable. Gallagher's is living off its name. By the way, "Billy Elliott" was terrific.

Pros: Wonderful old photos, theatre memorabilia

Cons: Greeting, service, food.

Posted 06/08/09

Went to celebrate my birthday, wanted a steak and this place was highly recommended, never again.
I saw the waiter once, when he took the order, never came back, someone else delivered our food, if you want to call it that. He actually threw if on the table on his way by. Of course he got two of the orders mixed up but since he didn't stop we couldn't tell him. Had to go looking for someone when we needed drink refills and the bill.
Maybe the worst part of the evening was the food, they have this amazing meat locker near the front door and a big wood fired pit to cook these great pieces of meat but they ruined them. Two of the steaks were burnt on the outside, crispy, but not even warm on the inside. The one that was supposed to be medium well was bloody but at least warm. Since no one ever thought to ask us how our meal was nothing was done to fix it. We paid the bill and left with most of the food still sitting on the plates and still no one asked.
I know this is New York but this was ridicules.

Pros: Nice looking meat in the window

Cons: Worst service ever

Posted 05/27/09

I come to NY fairly often, and one of the places I enjoy eating at the most is Gallaghers. If you want a good meal, and and even better steak, come here, you won't go wrong.

Pros: Not enough room

Cons: You mean there might have been some? I doubt it.

Posted 03/07/09

I was at Gallaghers approx 2 years ago. My friend and I walked in off the street, no reservations needed. We had never heard of the establishment before. We were lured in by the dry aged meat in the window.

The meal was fantastic. Ox bone soup was superb. I had raw oysters...ridiculously fresh. The gin martini was perfectly constructed, expert bartending. The NY strip steak was a platonic ideal. Service was fantastic.

To those persons that did not appreciate the experience or thought the food was lack luster...please contain yourselves to a local sizzler. Your opinions are truly ridiculous. From gallagher's checkered table clothes to their decor which emphasizes the history boxing and horseracing, this is truly a man's steak house.

Pros: steak, martinis, service

Cons: you get what you pay for

Posted 12/15/08

Just what I like: Big juicy steaks, very tasty sides, served in a comfortable, relaxed dining room by a very knowledgable waitstaff. Yes, there are many NYC steakhouse but Gallagher's is always a favorite.

Pros: Steaks, Sides, Atmosphere

Posted 12/11/08

Went to Gallaghers to celebrate our last night in New York on 6/12/08. One particular member of staff who seemed to be our head waiter, when asked a question about ordering was extemely rude and kept repeating "Menu", "Menu" each time a question was asked. He didn't want to help, he just wanted his menu back. He was extremely rude and stared at us throughout our meal. When we finsihed eating he overtly stared at us again while we worked out our bill and made no effort to conceal his rudeness. For such a revered establishment we were disgusted by him and would never go back there again. By the way, it was in the small section of the restaurant behind the meat -aging room. You know who you are and hopefully your boss will too. A dining experience ruined by an arrogant jumpted up waiter.

Pros: ambience good

Cons: waiting staff terrible

Posted 12/05/08

I've been to Gallagher's many times. They have great steaks and sides and a very good wine list. They also have good service and a nice atmosphere. Great for business lunches or to go with the family. Always have a fun time at Gallagher's!

Pros: Food Quality, Service

Posted 09/30/08

Extremely rude wait staff. The food was average at best, certainly nothing special at this restaurant! Save your money and go somewhere else.

Posted 09/22/08

I recommend this place. Great food,
Nice, casual atmosphere. The medalluions of beef tenderloin with asparagus were my favorite. Delicious tender meat.

Posted 06/16/08

I agree with the majority of the reviews here. Gallagher's is a great NYC steakhouse. Fine cuts of beef, cooked perfectly to order, delicious side dishes and a helpful staff. Very good wine selection and a convenient midtown location make Gallagher's a great choice.

Pros: Steaks, Service

Cons: None

Posted 03/20/08

My friends & I went to Gallagher's on recommendations from friends. We found the waitstaff to be attentive and knowledgable. The wine list was good but let's face it, the reason you go there is for the steaks and they did not disappoint. Excellent cuts of meat cooked to perfection, served with very tatsty side dishes. Highly recommended.

Pros: Steaks, Sides, Service

Posted 02/13/08

I've been to Gallagher's many times over the years and the steaks & prime rib are consistently good. The sides are also delicious. There's a reason they've been around for a very long time and that is because the quality & taste of their food is very high. Been there many times and will continue to go for years to come.

Pros: Quality & Taste of food

Posted 01/30/08

YES,you will see famous people here, so what ! The food is outstanding.Great service! . See if you can get seating behind the wooden railing private dinning.

Pros: EVERYTHING IS GREAT

Cons: NONE

Posted 10/29/07

My experience at Gallagher's was really good. Friendly atmosphere. Really nice staff, me and my fiance talked to the waiters and they even gave us tips on broadway shows. The lunch menu was really good, specially with the CAB steak option.
Me and my fiance liked it so much that we went there again, for dinner, when the ribeye was fabulous.

Posted 09/25/07

First of all, I have never experienced a more rude wait staff in all my life. I've traveled all over the United States and the world, and not even a low-rent McDonalds could undercut this place on lack of service.
A waiter stood over us after the meal demanding to be tipped an astronomical amount. I had to speak with the manager before I left.
The food, to be fair, was good. The steak was big, the spinach creamy and the mash potatoes were wonderful.
But I wouldn't recommended this place unless you want to sip on the same drink for 90 minutes or just have a thing for being treated rudely.

Pros: Good Food

Cons: Rude staff and overpriced menu

Posted 07/23/07

I attended a reception showcasing the private Trophy Room?s new menus and it was more amazing then I could have imagined. Most of these types of events pass a few appetizers around and that?s if you?re lucky to get near the server. But this event had a seafood station, carving station, platters of international foods, passed appetizers including steak, and fabulous wine and drinks! The ambiance of the room is warm and inviting with walls covered in photos, dark wood and a full bar. The servers have been there for years and know what they are doing and still are able to smile while doing it. If anyone needs to book a private event, you should definitely hold it at Gallagher?s.

Pros: Great Private Space, Ambience, Food, Service

Posted 07/12/07

I've been familiar with Gallagher's for years now, but have only experienced the Las Vegas location so far. Friendly staff (in Vegas!?), great food and wonderful ambiance! Due to my work needs, I have also been in contact with the NYC Gallagher's and can say that every time I've called over there, I am always spoken to in a courteous and professional. If the service and food are as great and the friendly staff over the phone, then I know that this restaurant is the best steak house from coast to coast!

Pros: Great Service, Great Food

Posted 06/24/07

I've been to Gallagher's many times over the years and ALWAYS enjoy myself. The steaks are great and always cooked to perfection, the side dishes are top notch and the waitstaff is very attentive. They also have a very nice wine list. Gallagher's continues to be a favorite year after year.

Pros: Steaks, Side Dishes, Wine, Ambiance

Posted 05/14/07

Went to Gallagher's on a recommendation from friends who have eaten at many of the NYC steakhouses but always put Gallagher's near the top of the list. Now I know why. The restaurant had a great NYC feel to it and the service was attentive without being bothersome. Our cuts of meat were the best and were cooked perfectly. The side dishes were also very tasty. No room for dessert, although they looked quite tasty, maybe next time. Highly recommended.

Posted 04/03/07

My daughter and myself arrived on a wet Monday evening about nine o'clock having been on the top deck of the night-time sightseeing bus. We had no booking and chose the restaurant because it was next to our hotel and we wanted a steak before we returned to Scotland-even although we have wonderful meat! We loved the place. We were seated at a good table near the bar right away and our waiter although fairly dour (sullen!) to begin with soon showed a certain warmth when we ordered. The Ceasar salad was fresh and tasty. Our steaks with fries and onion rings were to die for......the wee glass of red was'nt bad either! If it wasn't rather far from Glasgow we'd certainly be back.

Posted 11/19/06

When I first arrived a few minutes early for my reservation, the waiters and host completed ignored me for almost 5 minutes while I tried to get someone's attention. When the host finally bothered to greet us, he rudely told us that we were a little early so we would need to wait a few minutes. The restaurant was practically empty so I don't know what they were so busy doing that they couldn't at least seat us or give us a menu to look at. Once we finally sat down, the service was average. The waiter took our order fine and wasn't rude, but he was by no means especially friendly. The food, on the other hand, was great. The steak and apple pie were great. Overall though, I probably wouldn't go back to this place because I could find food just as good at another restaurant with much better service.

Pros: great food

Cons: horrible service

Posted 11/12/06

Got the prime rib. Best meat ive ever had. Period. Don't know how else to put it to describe it better.

Pros: Delicious Food

Cons: None

Posted 09/11/06

This is one of those places that seems to be resting on a reputation it had 40 years ago. When you walk in you see pictures of has-been celebrities from 50 years ago, and a case of molting meat (the aged steak.) If you've ever been to Florida and have been sent to "that seafood restaurant on the water" that all the tourists go to but the locals avoid, you'll know the feeling of walking into this place. It feels old, neglected, almost forgotten in time.

The menu was nothing special, very expensive, and the food itself was only average. The waiters looked tired. I would honestly expect to find Gallagher's in Wichita Kansas, not NYC. There are plenty of places in New York to get good steak and a fun environment - I woudl not classify this as one of those places.

Pros: location

Cons: price, ambiance, food

Posted 08/15/06

I've been to most of the steakhouses in NYC and this was far below them. The waiter was unattentive and grouchy, each of the three steaks in our order were tough and not tasty. Furthermore, the two sirloins ordered medium were served very rare. The side dishes were bland as were the desserts.
Be wise and spend your money at one of the other steakhouses.

Posted 05/03/06

Looked like a nice restaurant and based on the prices expected good service and good food. Sadly though have to say after a week of eating out in NY this place was by far the worst service we received and by far the most expensive place we ate at ($260 for 3 of us). The waiter delivered our food and then walked away never once asking us how our food was or if we needed anything else. Then had the water boy in his food stained apron take our dessert order who also was the person who delivered our dessert. The only redeeming factor of the night was the dessert which was very good but certainly not worth the cost of an overall horible experience. When I compained to the Manager on the way out he had nothing to say, he just walked away.

Pros: dessert

Cons: horible service, average food, high prices

Posted 04/01/06

as a former meat cutter and semi gourmet cook, every visit to Gallaghers has been exceptional. We have eaten at Gllaghers 7 times and the tenderloin and service have been impeccable everytime. Old time ambience and worth every penny. If you are looking for a bargain, go elsewhere. If you are looking for great steaks and service, I highly recommend Gallaghers. Enjoy!

Pros: Tenderloin, Service

Posted 01/21/06

For all I've heard about Gallagher's, I expected more for my $$$$. The service was fine, our waiter was prompt and courteous. But in my opinion the food isn't worth the expense. I've had better crabcake and steak elsewhere, for a third of the price! My steak (ribeye), was flavorless. So was the creamed spinach...

Pros: Waiter, Bar

Cons: Food, Value

Posted 10/19/05

I've been dining at Gallagher's since the 1970's and have always found the entire experience to be enjoyable. Most recently, my family and I had lunch there on September 24th. My wife's Cobb Salad was large and delicious. My chopped sirloin was prefectly cooked and juicy. The $20.05 Power Lunch special is a real bargain for 3 courses. The ambiance is old New York. I especially love the dry aged steaks, an expensive process rarely found in steakhouses. We'll keep coming back!

Pros: steaks, tradition, ambiance

Cons: spotty service

Posted 09/24/05

There are steakhouses and then there are STEAKHOUSES. My parents first brought me to Gallaghers back in the early 60's and every time I am in New York, I stop in at least once. From its walls lined with autographed pictures of notable celebrities and the aged wood floor which once was covered with sawdust, to the checkered tablecloths and oak furnishings, Gallaghers first surrounds you with its history. Then the food and quality service take over to complete the fantasy. The appetizers are large and tasty and the steaks are out of this world. If you want to share in the history of Broadways first steakhouse while you have a wonderful meal with some of the cities notables, you must visit Gallaghers.

Pros: Food, Service, Location

Posted 07/28/05

The food is unbelievable, but the waiters are nowhere to be found. Despite being the only people in the restaurant on an early sunday afternoon, the service felt as if there was a 2-hour wait on a friday night. Still better than bensons or chris's. frankie and johnies still number 1

Posted 06/18/05

For those people that have poor reviews about Gallaghers-you should continue to go to mcdonalds or something- there is NOTHING bad about gallaghers at all teh food is delightful the service perfect and the wine list is just fine- it is a great restaurant with even better food....If you haven't been to Gallaghers-YOU MUST! The food is amazing-from the soup to appetizers and salads ( I must reccommend the caesar salad!) to the delicious steaks you wil enjoy every moment! And may I say if you leave without trying the chocolate mousse cake-you will be missing out! Whether you are a group of 2 or 20 Gallaghers wil accommodate you! Enjoy!

Pros: right in the heart of the theatre district, many parking garages, and a wonderful experience with great food....

Cons: i dont have any-if you arent used to spending $$ then dont go to gallaghers -

Posted 06/13/05

I went to Gallagher's last night with my friends from overseas and they really loved it. Tasty steaks and wonderful "good old days" decor. the service was not so great, though...it took us forever to get the server's attention. We ordered 4 dishes of different cuts of beef and shared with 6 people, in addition to a couple of potatos, salads and desserts...came up to be $55 per person including the tip. Not so bad considering that we were in the middle of the times square. In conclusion; excellent choice for forign visitors who don't have time to travel to Downton or Brooklyn and wants to have good Amrican food. But if you live in New York, I don't find much reason to go there.

Pros: decor, location

Posted 05/11/05

Wow It is the best steak I have ever eaten. I have eaten at a lot of steakhouses and find most of them average at best but Gallaghers is the best by far. The service and food were above all expectations and I expected a lot. I would highly recommend.

Pros: great service, great food, very clean

Cons: none

Posted 05/04/05

The service was beyond belief.. the quality superb... the best tasting filet mignon that I have ever had!!!

Pros: Good Parking, Environment, Wait Staff

Posted 11/29/04

I found the real New York steak house, Gallagher's Steak House. This restaurant signifies the classic old New York with excellent prime steaks. Being a steak lover and knowing the difference between good beef and great beef, this is great beef.
The staff is another New York classic experience, straight forward service with a true and positive New York attitude which makes it the real deal.
No other place to eat and experience great steaks.

Pros: Great steaks, professional service, Great New York histor

Posted 05/18/04

I consider myself well-versed in steakhouses - this place truely legendary. Walk in and your stepping into "good ol' New York".
The steaks are as good as they get, and what sets these guys apart from the majority of steakhouses is that they take the rest of the menu just as seriously. Do try the baby spinach salad, dry-aged sirloin, hash brown potatoes and their "killer" rice pudding.

Pros: Dry Aged Prime Beef, Excellent Service, Great Atmosphere

Cons: , Not great for kids

Posted 05/18/04

Went to Gallaghers for the first time on a Saturday night, had no problem getting reservations, great staff-great service. Food was amazing, blows Ruth's Chris away!

Pros: Service, Great Food, Good Value

Posted 02/16/04

I've dined at Gallagher's on a few occasions and have always been pleased. The steaks are wonderful and the service is good. Very convenient if going to a show nearby.

Pros: good food, good service, convenient location

Posted 01/30/04

Not one person working there, from the minute we walked in, was friendly, smiled or cared to have our business. We were 4 adults with 4 kids (aged 10), when we approached the coatcheck she told us she wasn't taking the kids' coats -- that we should hang them behind the chair! Our waiter was inattentive. Gave an attitued when we requested their much hyped pre-fixe menu, had to ask many times for water, extra soda. would never go back -- ever. Too many other places that I would give my $$$$ to.

Pros: location to theater

Cons: bad attitudes, outdated decor

Posted 11/24/03

The meat was cooked wrong for half the group and the waiter was well done. Tougher than a bow legged steer. My steak was cooked ok but my attitude sucked after our group dealt with Mr. Personality.

Posted 08/10/03

I had dinner with a few of my friends, and it was the best we've had in a long time. The porterhouse and filet were tender. Just being able to see the dry aging process in front of you is wonderful.
The atmosphere and service was great. The waiters made you feel at home.
But the most important thing is you get a huge steak for a great price, especially in Manhattan.

Posted 07/31/03

You will be hard pressed to find a better steak in such a "touristy" area. But on the whole, the food is only few degrees above pretty good... nothing exceptional.

Pros: Atmosphere, Fairly Good Food

Posted 06/10/03

The steaks we had (porterhouse & sirloin) were generously thick and delicious. Not inexpensive, but the staff treats you like royalty and the experience was topnotch.

Posted 02/24/03

VACATIONING IN N.Y., I HAD SEEN THIS ON A WEBSITE AND REQUESTED INFORMATION BY MAIL. RECEIVED IT PROMPTLY. DAUGHTER AND I WENT THERE TUESDAY, DEC. 10, 2002. WE DIDN'T HAVE A RESERVATION - ARRIVED AT 1:30 AND WERE SEATED RIGHT AWAY. SAT NEXT TO A TABLE OF "GOOD 'OL BOYS (REGULARS). THEY WERE NICE AND FRIENDLY. WE ORDERED THE FILET MIGNON AND IT WAS SPECTACULAR AND HUGE. THE BREAD BASKET, SALADS AND DESSERTS (CHEESECAKE AND WARM MAPLE CUSTARD) WERE SUBLIME. I WISH I LIVED IN NY. I WOULD EAT THERE AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE.

Pros: FOOD, PRICES, SERVICE

Cons: NOT LIVING IN NY

Posted 02/14/03