Dylan Prime

Excellent hip, romantic atmosphere. Service is impecable, the food is great starting with the strong, yummy martinis to the fondue appetizer to the excellent surf and turn special, filet and lobster tails done perfectly. Its pricey, but hey that's new york.

Pros: Great Service, Romantic Atmosphere, Good Food

Cons: Expensive

Posted 11/20/03

This is a delicious place both for the eye and the palate. With a romantic setting with dim lighting and funky decor, topped off with good service and probably the best steak Ive had, how can you go wrong?

The horseradish mash potatoes and a New York strip with foie gras truffle butter as chapeaux were just divine. The only bad thing was when the waiter put regular tap in glass with mineral water! Oh la la we said service was good, not exceptional.

Pros: Good Service, Excellent Food, Fab Martinis!

Posted 09/18/03

steak with the cheese baked on top is the best in nyc. found by accident, this one a winner

Pros: food, ambiance

Cons: close tables

Posted 08/26/03

I keep going back to this place b/c I love the steak and wine selection. Try a chapeau on your steak and don't pass on the horseradish mashed potatoes or collard greens with bacon and brown sugar. Everything here is delicious and the portions are standard for a steak place. The service was also attentive and professional.

Pros: romantic, good parking

Cons: can be expensive

Posted 08/23/03

Chic and cozy, the atmosphere certainly lives up the hype.

The fondue is a fun start and the salmon tartare was a bigger portion than I had anticipated. The dining experience was above average overall (aided by a great zinfandel), but my biggest complaint was with my cut of meat. It's difficult to find the grizzle in such dim lighting, so I found myself ingesting a lot more fat than I like, epsecially for the price.

If dining for two, split the "accessories". Unless you love bleu cheese, pass on the maytag bleu & chive chapeau, as it overpowered the flavor of my NY strip. I traded my bleu cheese topping with my girlfriend for her "wild mushroom & truffle" chapeaux, and we both agreed it was a finer pairing.

Finally, there might be more exciting desserts, but the banana split is simply delectable.

Pros: ample parking, close to the pier, wine list

Cons: unspectacular steak

Posted 08/09/03

Took a lil trip to find but we hopped in a taxi and found it... i can't even begin to say what an amazing place. Me and my date had resevation at 10 and right on time were seated in the most comfortable booth overlooking all the wine bottles. romantic candlelight. The chocolate martinis got me quiet buzzed. I had the crabcakes for appetizer and they were amazing. The filet mignon was superior both cooked the way we asked. chocolate cake was out of this world...potatoes asparagus and mushroom sides were great

Pros: romantic, best service, courteous waitstaff

Cons: none

Posted 08/03/03

I went here with my girlfriend for our 1 year anniversary, and it was the most delicious meal I've had in a while. The waiter was exptremely friendly and attentive, the wine list was reasonably priced, and the steak makes my mouth water just thinking about it. You can have your steak prepared with a crispy parmesan and garlic topping that is like nothign you've ever tried. Highly recommended, especially for a romantic evening.

Pros: Ambiance, Service, Food

Cons: Expensive

Posted 07/14/03

A sexy place that doesn't pay attention to what's cooking. Every one of our 6 steaks was way overdone. And the side dishes are a joke--$7 for 3 tablespoons of spinach!!! This is supposed to be a steakhouse remember--excess should rule. On the plus side, the bar is very nice. Have a drink and go someplace else for steak.

Pros: Decor

Cons: Value

Posted 07/13/03

i love eating out and love it more when i am completely satisfied with my food. the waiter i had was cool and helpful, but i must say the steaks my boyfriend and i ordered were amazing. im a huge meat eater and at times disappointed at those expensive restaurants when they cant seem to cook a great steak. but this place was great, the sauces were yummy and i loved the side dishes. yes this place was definatley a little pricey.. but isnt it worth it for excellent food?

Pros: knowlegable staff, friendly service, excellent food

Posted 06/27/03

I've been waiting to try Dylan Prime forever, so perhaps my expectations for the food were unreasonably high. It's a really well-designed restaurant. The extremely high ceilings are really cool. The seating is spaced nicely (so that you're not on top of the party sitting next to you). It's a little loud...but I think in a good way. As for the food, I've had better. Tried the T-bone...the filet portion was miniscule (four bites at most). The strip portion was a little dry...a little too fatty on the edges. Perhaps I chose the wrong cut though. For sides: creamed spinach was good; potato cakes had this strange bisquick-y taste about them. Skipped dessert because the portions were big enough to fill me up. Definitely willing to go back to try other selections.

Pros: GREAT atmosphere, Above-average service, Hip location

Cons: A little pricey

Posted 05/06/03

We had a great time at Dylan Prime. The fondue was delicious; the filet mignon and sea bass were also good. The martinis are nice too. However, I advise that you be VERY specific when ordering the meat because my husband said "medium well" and got a steak that was well done (with no pink in the middle). Finally, the booths are cozy and it's romantic to sit close together on soft leather.

Pros: food, atmosphere, drinks

Cons: steak overcooked, a bit pricey

Posted 05/04/03

Romantic from the outside, this place has great mood lighting. we got great food and service, but with a lot of noise. I didn't appreciate the seating, couples we're given the least privacy. our table was 6 inches from the next couple, in a row of 5. with regard to the food, it is quite good, but the plate presentation and garnish could use a lot of improvement. love that they use white crockery. overall, i would go again, not for romance, but for a night on the town.

Pros: great food, warm service, good value

Cons: noisy, cramped/crowded

Posted 03/08/03

The filet mignon with blue cheese topping is unbelievably delicious! Dim lighting...very romantic..perfect place for a bridal party

Pros: steak, ambiance, service

Posted 02/21/03

LOVE Dylan Prime! I have been a few times, and it's one of my favorite restaurants in the city. Not your typical steakhouse in that it's sleek and swanky. The fondue appetizer is great, as are all the steaks and delicious sides!!! HIGHLY recommended!!!

Pros: Food, Atmosphere

Cons: Location

Posted 02/14/03

Wonderful food. A nice suprise. Quality of the food was very good. Steaks prepared perfectly prepared, the fondue amazing - all good. Cant go wrong. Worth the price. Service was weak. They tend to "leave you alone", which is typical of NYC...however it would be nice to find someone when you would like to pay the check. Location? (shaking my head). Right now, it is certainly not PRIME, but I respect the location and what the area is trying to build for the future.

Pros: quality food, menu selection

Cons: location

Posted 01/17/03

I would go back - ONLY to drink - the Blue Cheese stuffed olives are genius!!

The steak was mediocure - the sides were ok. The salads were awful - completely tasteless - where does one find bad lettuce?? It took a bigger bite from my wallet than my appetite - I would not reccomend this to anyone that I would want to talk to me again!!

Pros: blue cheese olives

Cons: food food food

Posted 01/15/03

A fine dinning experience if you can find it. A little out of the way. Staff was courteous and the food was very good, not great. Better ambiance than Lugers, but the finest steak it was not. Caters to the business crowd.

Pros: good food, staff

Cons: out of the way, value

Posted 01/02/03

A Gem in Tribeca. Amazing food, great service, romantic, would recommend to all for a special nite out.

Posted 12/26/02

outstanding...dylan prime's location, it's appearance and it's patrons exude pretension and new york chic, but believe me, this is a steakhouse in the truest sense of the word...the steak is fantastic, cooked to perfection...spinach, potatoes, desserts all exquisite...this place is one of those where you keep coming back even if its to have the same meal again...

Posted 12/19/02

i am a bourbon drinker, and i find myself often disappointed with the way many bars mix manhattans -- but dylan prime DAZZLED -- a truly great manhattan -- perfect balance of bitters and bourbon -- their secret is a twist of lemon and orange oil..... appetizers were not great, but the main course was well prepared -- and the sides were OUTRAGEOUSLY GOOD!!!! -- order the spagetti squash! service was terrible (empty water glasses, etc), but apologetic, so that wasn't so bad.... definitely worth a visit!

Pros: great side dishes, great manhattan, great meat

Cons: bad service, poor appetizers, boring desserts

Posted 12/18/02

One of the best steaks I have ever eaten, and I didn't have to be in a "steakhouse" to get it. This is a really very sexy restaurant with really great food. The waitstaff is excellent they are very attentive without being too agressive. I would recommend this restaurant to one and all if you are looking for one of the best steaks in the city. This place ranks in with my top NYC steakhouses, along with Peter Lugers, and Angelo & Maxies.

Posted 12/07/02

This place is amazing. I came with a group for dinner and we had a superb meal. The staff was helpful without being overbearing and the food was delicious. After dinner we hung out in the lounge, relazed and had a few drinks. It was a perfect night out.

Posted 12/02/02

This is definitely not your typical steak house. The atmopshere is great and the food is fantastic! The steaks are tender and juicy and the sides are all delicious. I came here with a party of 6 and everyone loved what they ordered from steak to fish. The drinks are great and they have a few huge martinis to choose from that can serve the whole table. The service is prompt and courteous. Although this restaurant is off the beaten path, it is well worth the hike.

Pros: great atmosphere, great food, reasonably priced

Cons: hard to find

Posted 11/18/02

We had a great dinner at Dylan Prime. The drinks were big and fabulous and so was the fondue and the steak. Our waiter was top notch.

One minor complaint -- no privacy in the bathroom! Your fellow diners can catch you en flagrante whenever the door opens.

Pros: drinks, service, atmosphere

Cons: location

Posted 11/04/02

Went to Dylan Prime for a b-day party. It was superb. I have never had a Filet Mignon taste that good, ever. I was also really amused by the "chapeaux" (hat) you could pick for your steak. Don't miss out on that.

Posted 10/24/02

What a disappointment. I have been to this restuarant several times since it opened and always thought it offered great food, service and ambience - NOT ANYMORE! From the moment we arrived things went downhill. We waited 45 minutes for our reservation. Our appetizers were served cold, one of which was fondue. The steaks were dry and laking in taste. Fish that was supposed to be well done was served medimum rare. It was so disappointing to look forward to a nice meal out and then have it turn out the way it did. I will not return!

Posted 10/22/02

Great atmosphere but is not even in the top 5 New York steak houses. NOT EVEN A CLOSE 6th

Pros: Atmosphere

Cons: Food

Posted 10/16/02

I first went here about a year ago, on a second date with my current gf and we had the greatest time. It was dark, romantic and stylish, but not pretentious. The drinks were great, we were both treated with great respect and the waiters had absolutely no attitude problem (common to many places like Dylan prime in price and aesthetics).
Anyway, I also found the place functions well for larger groups as I had dinner there in celebration of graduating from law school in May and with a group of 8 people thought at least one would not like it. Wrong, they all loved the variety on the menu and appreciated the non-attiutude (some of my guests were from out of town and also found the service to be quite friendly). Way to go dylan prime...a new classic. Oh and, the steaks are great.

Pros: moderately expensive, great atmosphere, service

Cons: a little out oftheway

Posted 09/16/02

Was very impressed with Dylan. While I was there, Bono stopped by.

Take your date here, and you will be sure to be "closing" later that night.

Pros: Stylish, Attractive crowd, Excellent food

Posted 09/16/02

This is a great date place. It's romantic without being cheesey, with great food and wine. Service was wonderful and I had no problems getting a reservation.

Pros: good steak, good sides, romantic

Cons: pricey

Posted 09/04/02

Friendly service, great menu and good location. You have got to check out the wine list to complement your dinner selection.

Pros: service, menu, location

Cons: none

Posted 08/28/02

Dylan's is great for a large group or a romantic evening with your honey....

Posted 08/21/02

My husband and i went here for our anniversary and we both agreed that we had the best steak ever, the cocktails were great too!!! In addition to that, the service was impeccable AND friendly, not an easy find in NYC. Wasnt cheap, but you can pay more for less elsewhere.

Pros: Food, Service, Cocktails

Cons: Location, Price

Posted 08/21/02

Hands down Dylan Prime is by far the best in the city - the service is wonderful with professional waiters and the atmosphere is delightful. The food is wonderful and I can honestly say that I have never had a better filet.

Posted 08/18/02

The beef was good, but not out of this world. The scene was a lot more hip than the dark formerly smoke filled caverns known for steak in NYC.

Pros: scene, location

Cons: hard to find door

Posted 08/18/02

I made a special trip for the Mohito....and the peach bellini...and the steak tartare....and the bread pudding.

Posted 08/17/02

I went to Dylan Prime last night. The food and the service was perfect. I highly reccomend Dylan Prime. I can't wait to go back!

Posted 08/17/02

Whether your looking for great steak or just some phenominal drinks, Dylan Prime is the place to go. Aside from there mouthwatering steaks there lounge menu which include scrumptious beef-wellingtons and the best calamari I've tasted is uncomparable.

Cons: Location hard to find

Posted 08/15/02

Listen, I hate to knock at TriBeCa restaurant because we should support lower Manhattan but this isn't evene in the top 50 Best Restaurants in Manhattan! (Just ask the far more reliable Zagat's, at least they were reliable until they changed THEIR voting method to the web.) At best, it's a mediocre Wall Streeter steak house. The steaks are good but the atmosphere leaves much to be desired. And I don't need a huge martini, I need a GGOD one! City Hall Restaurant, right down the street, is a much better bet ALL the way around!

Cons: annoying patrons, mediocre food, misleading ratings

Posted 08/11/02

This place has a little something for everyone. Good atmosphere, good service, dynamite wine selection, a great pre- and after dinner cocktail lounge, and, of course, great food. In the past 18 months I have been no less than 10 times, for all kinds of reasons: business, family, friends, and dates. It just seems to work for all occasions. How can you miss with a table mojito and fondue before dinner, and enough choices to keep even the most ardent red-meat hater happy? Personally, I almost always get he porterhouse when I'm there.

I cannot recommend Dylan Prime enough. There is something for everyone.

Posted 08/08/02

Dylan is a great place to take your love one's or even chill with your row dogs. The bar and the womens are hot, so if you looking a place to chill and have fun Dyan is the place for you.

Posted 08/08/02

Fabulous restaurant in every way!!!
It's a little difficult to find, but well
worth the hunt.

Posted 08/08/02

I am so glad to see Dylan Prime getting the attention it deserves, I have enjoyed this restaurant from the moment it opened and watched it improve to the point that I think it deserves to be with the top restaurants in this city. The service is great, the food is outstanding (love the carpetbagger steak) and the bar scene is as good and any of the new hotel bars if not better. Keep it up.
SD

Pros: street parking aft 6, seperate bar, non meat choices

Cons: location

Posted 08/08/02

The best aspect of Dylan Prime is that it's a perfect spot for a first date, a business dinner, a casual night-on-the-town or even just a quite bite at lunch. The decor is intimate; the service is crisp. And the food...delicious!

Pros: Drink menu, Great ambiance, Delicious food

Cons: Hard to get a table

Posted 08/08/02

Hard to imagine this restuarant is receiving such high ratings - it is a disappointment all around. The decor is 80's Businessman, the food is uninspired and mediocre and the service is atrocious. Plus, everything was ala carte! There are far too many excellent steakhouses in this city to waste time with Dylan Prime.

Posted 08/07/02

This place earns its spot on the top of the list for best steak restaurants. Probably the best steak I have ever had, extremely juicy and tender cuts or meat. Service was excellent and the ambience is perferct for a business dinner or a romantic date.

Pros: atmosphere, the steak

Posted 08/07/02

I heard such good things, but they turned out to be only rumors, false ones. This restaurant did not live up to expectations which were not to high to begin with. It took forever to actually get drinks and food. Overall, a bad experience. Nevertheless, the food was good.

Posted 08/05/02

Coming from a person who considers dining a "total" experience and not just the need to survive, I find Dylan Prime consistantly exceeds my expectations in ALL of the components that comprise a perfect dining experience. From the always courteous and professional staff to the outstanding, perfectly prepared classic and unique menu choices. Always "killer" wine at fantastic prices and of course, the after diner lounge for whatever suits ones fancy. Bravo folks and thanks!

Leo T. Smith III

Pros: Diverse Clientele, Accomodating, Total Class

Posted 07/26/02

I fell in love with this place. Wonderful food, romantic enviornment, friendly and helpful staff. Last week, I saw JAMES GANDOLFINI there!!! The rib eye with the bacon cheddar topping is uncontested. You too will love it, and that molten chocolate cake is unbelievable. GET THERE and you'll see what I mean! Enjoy.

Pros: Delicious, Sexy, Happening

Posted 07/26/02

An exceptional night of dining out..... Everything from food to service to atmopsphere is impecable. About as good as it gets......

Pros: location, people, crowd

Cons: none

Posted 07/22/02