Insider Pages Reviews for Uncle Jack's: Westside Steakhouse NYC

1 Stars: Ass-of a place (by Critic1)

Critic1 — Sat, 02 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT

we asked for medium and the meat was to undercooked. I asked for A1 sauce and the waiter laughed and said no. He said all they had was their specialty sauce, which I did not get what was so special about it. The steak was bland and dry enough, the sauce did nothing to improve it. The bill was outrageous for c***. The food took forever to come out. I think the place is prejudiced, because these white customers came a lot later than we did, but their food came out way before ours did. The gratituity was outrageous when the service was awful. I woud rather recomend T.G.I. fridays. The salad was not that great. I have tasted better steak and food elsewhere. My parents were trying to show one of our guests from Korea a great American dish, but he was not very pleased. The dim lights do not work in such a small environment. It felt more like a prison rather than a romantic place. I've to better places. DON"T GO THERE!
and also if I could I would not want to put even one star for this place.

2 Stars: Not one of the top steak spots (by rcbnyc)

rcbnyc — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Are you people for real? I've a steak lover and Uncle Jacks isn't even in my Top 10. I went there because I had a $100 gift card and even with my giftcard the bill was outrageous. The decor is kinda cool but it just feels like Christmas in there all year long. The location is awful and the servers are totally obnoxious. They seated us 30 minutes late and didn't offer us a drink at the bar--expected us to sit there ordering drinks until our table was ready. Seriously? Don't bother with this place... it will disappoint.

5 Stars: GREAT EXPERIENCE!! (by CSMobileUser2)

CSMobileUser2 — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT

My boyfriend and I ended going to Uncle Jack's for his bday. We were running late and couldn't make our reseverations elsewhere. I'm glad we did. Service was phenomenal and the food was great! The porterhouse for two was on point! They also surprised him with a bday dessert as they overheard us talking about his bday. I was gonna tell them on the sly but they heard and did it automatically. How ATTENTIVE is that?? Great, romantic spot for couples. Its pricey but worth it!!! I've added htem to my cell phone address book.

4 Stars: GREAT STEAK (by Kara L.)

Kara L. — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:45:00 GMT

When I went to Uncle Jack's Steak House, I was very impressed!!! I did not really have to wait too long and the service was very efficient. The steak was nice and juicy and for a reasonable price.

5 Stars: 5 stars (by AnnaHan)

AnnaHan — Thu, 22 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT

5 stars for the ambiance and, more importantly, the steak. My boyfriend and I got a cozy, romantic table that was sort of a semi-circular booth, and our steaks were simply out of this world. Mine was cooked just right, although his was not (I can't remember whether he said it was too rare or too well-done, but it was one or the other). Also, the lobster cocktail I got for an appetizer was crazy-good.

5 Stars: All I can say is "Wow" (by HelenGHelenG)

HelenGHelenG — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Just got back from Uncle Jack's, and all I can say is "Wow". My boyfriend and I both had the Prime Filet, both cooked to perfection (mine Med Rare, his Rare). I at first thought that the $40 price tag for a filet was a bit pricey, but you must consider that this is not your Outback filet- this is a huge 16 ounce steak. The flavor was sublime. The garlic mashed potatoes were great, and the sauteed green beans were to die for, with nice big chunks of garlic and some spices. Unfortunately, given the huge steak there was no room for dessert- I even brought home a doggie bag for the remainder of my steak (admitedly, not much), and my girls went nuts over the steak too. The wine list was extensive (again, a bit pricy, but so many choices!). This is definitely the place to go if you want a steak that will knock your socks off. Oh, and the service was phenomenal as well- not pushy, but extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

5 Stars: The Porterhouse and Kobe Steaks are Unbelievable (by ScarlettS)

ScarlettS — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT

The amount of taste in the Porterhouse and Kobe steaks are beyond what you tastebuds might be able to handle! The atmosphere is amazing and full of old fashioned 50-60's tiffany hanging lamps. The vibe and visual that you feel from Jacks is just wonderful. Their caesar salads are delicious and they even have an herb'ish tasteful dressing for other garden salads.

Somewhat expensive, but worth every penny! Enjoy Uncle Jacks unique dining experience. This particular Uncle Jacks has been around for some odd 70 years I think.

1 Stars: Why did we go here? (by SydneyMadison)

SydneyMadison — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Walking into this cozy looking restaurant I thought it would be good. WRONG! The caesar salad was yuk, the sauteed spinach was inedible. The crabcakes were all bread, shall I go on. The salmon was over cooked and the steak tasted sweet. Sweet? Like it had sugar on it....double yuk!
Don't mind spending money when it is good, but this was such a rip off!

5 Stars: the BEST STEAKHOUSE in New York City (by TopHatt)

TopHatt — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:00:00 GMT

I've eaten in every steakhouse in New York City. Uncle Jack's is by far the best staekhouse in everyway. First, the steaks are unbelievably excellent. There is a quality that I can't describe but there's a remarkable difference in the taste, it's subtle but it makes difference. The Porterhouse which I've had at Jacks on 4 occassions was remarkably consistent and cooked to perfection, a welcome chane from Ben Benson's Smith and wollensky that do poor jobs and live off the reputation earned decades ago when they had litle competition. Even new comer Del Friscos has problems delivering food as ordered. The Crab Cakes at Uncle Jack's are worth the trip alone. When you taste these crab cakes you immediately know there's nothing else like it. Service is 5 star. No better service in ANY restaurant in NY. Go to Uncle Jack's once and you'll go back again and again.

1 Stars: Truly disappointing (by ladyesq)

ladyesq — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:00:00 GMT

My second trip to dinner at Uncle Jacks. First time was mediocre but thought I'd give it one more go for post-show dinner on a Sat night as it is close to MSG. Service was really subpar. Overheard the waiter complaining on my way back from the restroom that we had only ordered glasses of the house cabernet instead of a full bottle. Even if I misunderstood him, bad form to do any complaining within earshot of customers. When I asked if there were steak sauces available, a different waiter responded that because the steaks were top quality, the chef didn't believe in "smothering" their steaks in sauce in a very snobby way. Tried the T-bone, filet and strip. T-bone was definitely the best of the three. Caesar salad was very good, as was the mozzerella/tomato apps but the creamed spinach and garlic mashed sides and heavily breaded/filled crab cake app were lackluster. Cheesecake and pecan pie were good, but nothing scrumptious. They were out of the port we wanted, but did give us another lesser port gratis. For the neighborhood, it's OK but as a steakhouse frequent flier -- there are many, many better options in NYC.

5 Stars: BEST NEW RESTAURANT - THE BUZZ INSIDE CONFIRMED MY EXPERIENCE (by dbuldogs1)

dbuldogs1 — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 01:00:00 GMT

AMAZING HOW ONE PLACE CAN MAKE SUCH A BETTER STEAK HN THE OTHER PLACES IN NYC.I GUESS WILLIE WHO IS THE OWNER MUST HAVE SOME GREAT CONNECTIONS WHER HE GETS HIS STEAKS AND SEAFOOD OR GREAT TASTE.TRYED THE REAL!!!! KOBE BEEFAND IT WAS A DISH I HIGHLY SUGGEST YOU ORDER AT LEAST FOR YOR TABLE.THE ATMOSHERE WAS BOTH RELAXED AND ELEGANT INCLUDING THE PRIVATE ROOMS.WINE LIST WAS FANATSTIC-THE USAUAL TOP WINES AS WELL AS UNIQUE WINES I COULD NOT FIND ANYWHERE.I AM GOING TO SCHEDULE ALL MY CORPORATE DINNERS THERE FOR NOW ON.I KNOW IT WILL KEEP MY CUSTOMERS FOR QUITE SOME TIME.ONLY DOWNSIDE IS THAT ONCE THE BUZZ GETS OUT TABLES MAY BE HARD TO GET SO GET IN BEFORE THE POPULARITY GROWS.

1 Stars: Not what I had expected (by i_had_better)

i_had_better — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 02:00:00 GMT

overpriced, noisey atmosphere, very dark, no leg room and it ruined my weekend. I wont ever go back agian, never and i hope that you guys wont too. I hate this place so much, ruined my weekend, it seriously did.

2 Stars: Overpriced and Overrated (by maria1234567123)

maria1234567123 — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Went to Uncle Jacks for Business Dinner. My two business associates order the NY Strip and Filet Minon. Both were very disapointed, especially the NY Strip. The side dishes were quite horrible. The Broccili Rob was burned and tasteless. I found this steak house to be very over priced for the quality of food. I have been to about 5 other steak houses in NYC and would not return to this one.

1 Stars: HORRIFIC EXPERIENCE (by simons_1)

simons_1 — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 02:00:00 GMT

My Associates and I visited Uncle Jacks Steakhouse last week thinking we would find A NEW Steakhouse for our lunceons and dinners since our Corporate Office has mooved around the corner. Unfortunatellly that would NOT happen since this place is beyond horrific. The waiter was snobish and very arrogant and at the same time he made one of my Clients very uncomfortable at the way he was looking at him. The food was mediocre, crabcakes were good and so was the tuna tartar. my steak was overcooked and dry, and when i asked the waiter he said ill bring you another which arrived 30 minutes later and it was RAW.
Thanks to all this we will have to stick with the midtown Steakhouses...

3 Stars: Fillet was charred on the ouside-cold on the inside. (by mb555)

mb555 — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Visited Saturday night; great atmosphere and service was excellent. Unique way of presenting the menu, however, I'd prefer to review the menu on my own, rather than have it dictated to me. I ordered the petite fillet ? disappointing. The steak was charred on the outside and cold on the inside. Our server never asked how our meal was. Other than the disappointing steak, there were no other complaints. Appetizers were excellent; wine list impressive.

4 Stars: great for lunch, not crowded (by fakename00)

fakename00 — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Service is inconsistent...2 times - great, 1 time- good, last time- poor
Lunch menu meal portions appear to be larger than most
Food is consistently very good
Pricey

5 Stars: Best Steak ever (by bklynbunny1976)

bklynbunny1976 — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 02:00:00 GMT

I went to Madison Square Garden for a show and needed to find a place nearby to take my Fiance. He loves steak and the I went on CitySearch and found Uncle Jack's. I'm really a big steak person but this steak and the sides where soooo goood. My fiance love this plce better than any other steakhouse now.

5 Stars: Great Steakhouse (by mpk7)

mpk7 — Wed, 30 May 2007 02:00:00 GMT

We went with another couple, and after reading the contradicting reviews, we weren't really sure what to expect. But our hotel concierge suggested Uncle Jack?s. I have to say that he was right on, when he said it was a great place and we would not be disappointed.
The restaurant itself is very nice. The staff was very friendly, and the food was incredible. My wife even said it was the best steak she ever had. The sides were just as good. I know you are thinking that anyone can make mashed potatoes, but trust me, they are phenomenal here. This is a high end steakhouse meaning you will pay more, but the steaks are huge, so it evens out. Don?t listen to any of the bad reviews. Prices are clearly marked up on the board, and again you are getting large portions of steak and sides. We will definitely go back when we are in town.

5 Stars: The best steak in NY (by abean)

abean — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 02:00:00 GMT

This is, without a doubt, the best steak in New York. And a really great staff too! Pricey but worth it.

5 Stars: Best Kobe Steak In NYC (by danker13)

danker13 — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Went to Jack's a few nights ago. The service was great and the kobe steak was unbelievable. Ira the host was great and catered to our every need. This place is great for groups and make sure you get the Kobe steak.

4 Stars: Great Food (by kae907)

kae907 — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 02:00:00 GMT

I LOVE Uncle Jacks. I found their prices to be reasonable, the atmosphere inviting and the people are always pleasant. The service is impeccable and the food is delicious. They make a great Martini to boot!!

3 Stars: MUCH More $$$ Than Ancitipated (by Martrese)

Martrese — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 01:00:00 GMT

My mom was in town & I wanted to try Uncle Jack's since it's part of the bonus miles Rewards Network program. We DID have a very nice dinner here, but not at the price I paid.

The pros:
1) beautiful ambiance, more "romantic bistro" than "steakhouse;"
2) very attentive staff, almost too much so (repeated requests to take our order);
3) delicious wine & food, though my veal was much more tasty than mom's NY strip.

The cons:
1) verbal menu - I like to READ what's being offered and see prices;
2) most sides are a la carte - mine came with mash, but all others cost extra;
3) exorbitant prices:

I was amazed to find, upon being presented with our bill, that both entrees were $48 each. Again, mom's NY strip steak didn't come with anything other than the meat. Our two glasses of wine, two entrees and mom's side of asparagus came to $138. Thank god we didn't order appetizers or a BOTTLE of wine or dessert. Granted, we were satiated with what we ordered, but I don't think I've ever paid so much after being so conscientious about not over-ordering. If money isn't a concern, you'll probably have a very nice meal here.

5 Stars: great steak!!!! (by etherealprey)

etherealprey — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 01:00:00 GMT

the steak there is amazing, the service is great too! The staff is friendly and always helpful. My water was always filled. But they are very formal and it seems that there are too many rules and spoons and forks there at times, but the food itself makes up for everything. A tad on the pricey stuff, the austrialian lobster tail is a must for seafood lovers. this lobster is all rail. great stake, the porterhouse for two is great! overall it's a great place, but you gotta have the $$$ to back it up.

5 Stars: one word...AMAZING!!!! (by mleigh1987)

mleigh1987 — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 01:00:00 GMT

My boyfriend and i were looking for somewhere special for our anniversary.... and we narrowed our choices down finally picking Uncle Jack's Steakhouse. And thank heavens we did. I could not have imagined a better restaurant and meal.
We arrived early for our reservation at 8:30, and it was pretty full at 7:45 (but was calm and less crowded later).....but the host took our coats, was very polite and attentive, and said that we could have a seat at the bar until our table was ready. We were at the bar for about 15 minutes (which was comfortable and nice), and they came to let us know our booth was ready. Someone seated us at a booth, pulling out the table completely so we could sit down. The booth was extremely cozy and comfortable...and as we sat they adjusted all our utensils and plates to how we were sitting. The lighting atmosphere in the restaurant was beautiful and romantic.
Our waiter came over soon and was incredibly friendly and informative. He recited the entire menu, with his own suggestions, and answering all our questions.
We decided on the Lump Crab Cakes to start, and then we both had the Filet Minon with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and New York Cheesecake for dessert. The crab cakes were hearty and crispy on the outsides with a delicious sauce on the side, the steak was large and didn't need anything because it was so juicy and flavorful and the cheesecake was unexplainably good. We ate every morsel. We also had vodka and cranberry juice from the bar, which was made with exceptional vodka. it was 10 dollars...but at any other place...it would take me 3 to get the affects of one of theirs, and we also had champagne with dinner. I cannot explain how exceptional the entire meal was. Next time we want to try the lobster. it looks amazing when we saw another table receive it.

5 Stars: EXCELENT.... (by rainbow29)

rainbow29 — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 01:00:00 GMT

My boyfriend invite me for dinner...I was very impressed,our waiter was great and his recommendations as well we have porterhouse for 2 and bottleof Etiude Pinot Noire and i loved...! Waiter Peter was right steak and wine was perfect match...!We will back soon! ALISON

1 Stars: tourist trap (by foodfiendz)

foodfiendz — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I had the unforunat experience of dining at Uncle Jacks last week. We were attending a Knicks game and wanted to dine near MSG. Man, does this place stink! It is a total tourist trap. A tuxedo wearing fool accosts you tableside. Sir, please buy a $200 steak and a $15 bottle of beer. No NO. you are not presented with a menu so they can jack your check up. The steaks were terrible, the ambience was worse and the service buffonish at best. Do yourself a favor and stay away.

1 Stars: Avoid - tourist trap (by pnewman1)

pnewman1 — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 01:00:00 GMT

Went here for lunch recently. This is a tacky tourist trap, avoid this place like the plague. I've eaten at many steakhouses across NY, but this is poor. The ambience is nice, but the service is fake/OTT, and the food is just not good enough for the high prices. The lobster bisque was terrible for $20. Get the feeling they just don't care about you or the food.
Go to Frankie & Johinies instead - much better steaks and value.

4 Stars: Tasty - but it's a tourist trap (by nomdepluum)

nomdepluum — Sun, 08 Oct 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Uncle jacks is a tourist trap (Oh! The waiter did not tell you that beers are $15 each? Sorry, he should have...) but it is not the worst such institution in New York and our ribeye, tuna tartar, creamed spinach and cosmopolitan-for-the-lady were all excellent. With those two $15 beers the bill was $148...thats $170 with tip. To be proper, the tab for this meal should have been $110-$120. But if you dont care about the 50% overcharge say, for example, that you are on a corporate expense account and need to be at the Javits Center or Madison Square Garden then the oddly-located Uncle Jacks is not so bad. The food is very good (except for the tasteless giant potato). The overall character of Uncle Jack's is not in keeping with its pricing. It's an anywhere-in-the-country sports bar (complete with TV screen) trying to be a fancy New York City steakhouse. There is no draft beer, only bottled (I was shocked). On one side of a wooden partition there is fine dining, but on the other side, by the bar, swarmed ten utter slobs in t-shirts. So, no dress code, right? Well, no: The heavily Queens-accented idiot who greeted us had the temerity to order me to remove my hat on entering. I was wearing a $2000 Ferre suit, and $375 Astrakhan hat: Shut up: I know how to remove my hat. One is shunted to the bar even if tables are available and one is on time for ones reservation: Classic trap behavior. Caesar is mis-spelled on the permanently-painted blackboard menu. The waiter blurted that he had never noticed this. The waiter was fun, but cartoonish. The "used car salesmen" description offered by another reviewer is perfect: Uncle Jack's is exactly like that. So: Would we go back? Yes: The food was great. But were rich, understanding, tough-as-nails New Yorkers. Are you?

5 Stars: Great... but pricey! (by cesa75)

cesa75 — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 02:00:00 GMT

I love this place... we went on an off night so we got a table right away. From the host to the bartender to the captain and waitstaff the service was very proffesional but very comfortable, not stuffy. The food was delicious- I had the lobster and it melted in my mouth- and the presentation was flawless. The restaurant is romantic and airy and sitting in the booth makes you feel like you're the only ones there.

Of course all this great food and service comes with a pricetag- for the two of us with tip and no desserts or after dinner drinks we spent a cool 300.

btw, I'm FROM NY and I did not feel it was an "MSG/LIRR" crowd at all, in fact we even spotted a celebrity.

All in all, we will definatly be back. For special occasions of course!

1 Stars: DO NOT ENTER (by jjmkoziol)

jjmkoziol — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 02:00:00 GMT

I am SHOCKED this restaurant is rated 9.3. I have NEVER had such bad food. I tried the restaurant twice (I wasn't punished enough the first time) - the food was mediocre - and that's giving it a good rating. The second time there I had the surf and turf, and the portebello mushrooms as an appetizer.
Firstly, the mushrooms SEEPED of pure vinegar - so much so you could NOT eat them [and we didn't] - they were terrible. The lobster was tough and the steak [[requested medium rare and received very well done] wasn't much better. I DO NOT RECOMMEND anyone going here; McDonald's offers a better meal (ugh).

4 Stars: Good Choice (by ajackson004)

ajackson004 — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Had a fun dinner on my last visit. Great Food, Great Service, a bit pricy but still well worth it. They will definately see me again.

5 Stars: Fun atmosphere and delicious food! (by curlynyc)

curlynyc — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Had a wonderful Friday night dinner here with a group of five. After a short wait at the bar (which was very crowded), we were seated upstairs at a private table. The waiter was friendly, funny, and helpful. The steaks were perfectly done, and the side dishes were wonderful. It was fairly pricey, but well worth it for a nice night out. I will definitely return!

5 Stars: THIS PLACE PUTS THE "S" IN STEAKHOUSE! (by equianes)

equianes — Fri, 26 May 2006 02:00:00 GMT

PLACE IS SO GOOD THEY OFFER KOBE STEAK! EXCELLENT PLACE FOR A BUSINESS DINNER. QUALITY STEAKS! GREAT SERVICE! A MUST FOR STEAK LOVERS!

4 Stars: Missed the spot... (by Godzuki24)

Godzuki24 — Mon, 08 May 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Good to Great steak, not quite Peter L-worthy, but good nonetheless. The Kobe is ok, there is better to be had in the city (Kobe should NEVER be broiled). Service is admirable, but the noise in the house overpowers it. The look is nice, but again the noise overpowers it. Flatscreens at the bar make sense, but in the dining room? This screams MSG/LIRR crowd and is not something you need/want in an upscale NYC steakhouse. I guess you can take the Uncle Jack's out of Bayside, but you can't take the Bayside out of Uncle Jack's. For the price you pay whether personally or professionally, I just thought UJ's dropped the ball.

1 Stars: what a ripoff (by steakheadz)

steakheadz — Fri, 05 May 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Having recently moved into the garment district I was looking foward to finding a cool steakhouse to become a regular at. I thought Uncle Jacks might be the place. The ambience was old school cool, but that was the best thing. My girlfriend and I had the Porterhouse advertised at 48 oz, one it was not 48oz two I don't think it was all porterhouse. The sommeiler acted liked a used car sales person trying to make us buy super marked up wine. Overall a very unpleasent experience. We will not be back.

3 Stars: Over-rated! (by marcnyc)

marcnyc — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Uncle Jack has good reputation so we decided to give it a try for a business dinner. I have made better decisions. Service was pushy, pretentious, clueless, overbearing and our waiter definitely had an attitude. The seafood appetizers were average and the steak were average-to-good. The Kobe steak on the other hand was MUCH better and I'd recommend getting that over any other steak they serve. The atmosphere is ok but I've seen better... It's a little on the chaotic side, rather than calm and relaxed and it's easy to feel a little cramped. Obviously you end up spending over one houndred dollars per person, which is average for a steak house I guess... In the end I was disappointed with Uncle Jack's and I would recommend other steak houses (such as Dylan Prime) any time for better food, better service, better location and nicer dining environment.

5 Stars: Great steak, awesome Salmon, fabulous service (by mmollere)

mmollere — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 01:00:00 GMT

This is a beautiful restaurant and atmosphere, great attentive service and unbelievable food. Awesome crabcakes, great salmon, great filet. Good wine selection, also great for private parties upstairs. Will definitely visit again.

5 Stars: A must-go-to steakhouse for MSG events (by honduricannyc)

honduricannyc — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

It's hard to find a restaurant that offers exquisite ambiance, superb customer service and an excellent selection of surf and turf menu items. Uncle Jack not only delivers, he also does it before opening act at MSG.

From the moment you take your seat at the table, every member of the wait staff guarantees your every wish is granted. For our appetizer, our waiter recommended a mixed seafood dish. This excellent and fresh selection of seafood goodies took me back to my childhood days of growing up near the Atlantic Ocean. We proceeded with Uncle Jacks Porterhouse signature dish. With just one bite, the taste of this excellent cut of prime steak took me back to my visit in Brazil three years ago.

Overall, its good to know that a restaurant near MSG can offer such top notch service and fresh selection of surf and turf.

5 Stars: Uncle Jack's is still my favorite... (by pseudon)

pseudon — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

Once you try the Cheeseburger with a cold glass of beer, you can't get that taste out of your head. One of those things that you will crave for every time you are hungry.

Many people doesn't even know about Uncle Jack's and it is out of the way, near the Lincoln Tunnel. But it is always worth the trip to enjoy a nice burger or a filet with a cold glass of beer or a good bottle of wine. Tuxedo dressed waiters are simply gentlemen and they do know how to serve with a smile.

I would recommend the Cheeseburger, Filet Wrap or the Seared Tuna. Special lunch menu offers dishes for a quick meal or a formal business lunch.

You may think the all those trendy steak houses are the place to enjoy a good meal but once you try Uncle Jack's you will decide for yourself.

5 Stars: Uncle Jack's Does Not Disappoint (by presley10)

presley10 — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

This Mid-town steak house is a good option for a great steak in Manhattan. The location is ideal for either theater or events at Madison square garden. The steaks are prepared with a classic "char" technique, locking in the flavor and moisture of their dry aged beef. Service was excellent from the hostess to the wait captain. At $40.00 a steak, they are very proud of their food, however the extra few dollars is worth spending for a memorable meal.

1 Stars: Go elsewhere! Bad service and mediocre food. (by annbeth)

annbeth — Sun, 29 Jan 2006 01:00:00 GMT

Went on Saturday night--the waiter was rude and condescending; and primarily interested in jacking up the check. The steak, highly touted, was just okay. Good enough, but for the same prices charged by top steakhouses in NYC, should be as good. It was not, by a long shot. Service was fourth rate. Location is awful. It's an interesting atmosphere, but not worth the trip. Paid $107 for a meal with no alcohol or dessert.

5 Stars: Amazing (by pharand3)

pharand3 — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 01:00:00 GMT

We had a wonderful time.
Great atmosphere. Good jazz band playing in the background.
Our service was really and our servers really attentive.
We had oysters and shrimp cocktail as starters wich was really good. As our main course we both had surf and turf (cooked to perfection) with garlic mash, parmesan asparagus and garlic mushrooms. The portions were more then enough we could not finish our plates!
I only have good and amazing things to say about this restaurant. We will definitely will go back again.!

5 Stars: Simply fabulous (by gvenopain)

gvenopain — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 02:00:00 GMT

Uncle Jacks is one Fabulous restraurant with supurb food,great ambiance and service thats in a class of its own.A little pricey but well worth the expence.A restraurant truly hard to beat.

4 Stars: Decent, but Queens location better (by steakum)

steakum — Mon, 29 Aug 2005 02:00:00 GMT

I've been going to the original Uncle Jack's in Bayside Queens and have tried the NYC location a few times. Each time, I wish I had gone to Bayside. The service and ambience are great (just like Queens), but the food didn't taste the same or as good as other steak houses in the city. The steak seemed too charred, the appetizers too salty. This location should learn the cooking methods of Bayside. Until then, I'll stick to Queens or other steak houses in NYC.

5 Stars: Excellent! (by jeffrese)

jeffrese — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 02:00:00 GMT

The food, the service, the atmosphere were all great. I've been there a couple of times and everything was consistentloy great. It is a bit pricey but it's a good value. Awesome staff there.

3 Stars: Mixed Feelings (by bollan)

bollan — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 02:00:00 GMT

Mixed feelings
4 of us recieved a very warm welcoming and world class service at the the bar! Were seated upstairs and a bald guy presented himself as our Captain. Man that guy could sell his mother if he wanted but that was the problem . He started saying the He was the menu and went off with a 10 !! minute rap about mostly ridicolously priced items that were NOT even on the menu. He was rapping Kobe Beef, Fresh Lobsters, Beluga Caviar, Dom Perignon like every guest was a P.Diddy or D.Trump. He just made us feel so totally unconfortable with his extremely pushy attitude. After 15 min he finally gave us the menu against his will. We ordered 4 Appetizers, 4 Entrees and 3 sides and still he asked if we wanted (a couple of chopped up Lobsters) with our Entrees to share ROFL!!!

4 Stars: Great meal but hardly affordable (by ispeakadatruth)

ispeakadatruth — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 02:00:00 GMT

Service was excellent. Ambiance was intimate and cozy. Wine recommendations were fantastic. Steak and lobster was excellent and somewhat too plentiful. Dessert was outrageous. Sadly, the bill was excrutiatingly burdensome. This is a great place for very special occasion dining. I don't think it's possible to partake in a full course dinner at less than $150 pp. I find that overly pricey when comparing dining experiences among the best restaurants in NYC.

5 Stars: fantastic (by bermudascot)

bermudascot — Sun, 24 Jul 2005 02:00:00 GMT

I went to Uncle Jacks last December(2004) and had a fantastic meal. The food, service and ambience were all great. The porterhouse for three was expertly cooked and far more than we could all eat and we did try really hard. Our captain Sean provided excellent service and kept our drinks topped up all night. It certainly isnt cheap(450 bucks for 3) but well worth it. I will definitely be back.

5 Stars: Eastern Queens to the big leagues (by murudeboy)

murudeboy — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 02:00:00 GMT

The positive reviews for this place are on point. Great service, atmosphere, food... the only downfalls are the prices and the location (a bit out of the way on nineth avenue).

Things you may want to know: They have a ladies night Thursdays so damsels drink gratis from le bar. Thursdays are also Jazz nights when an ensemble sets up during the summer for everyone to enjoy. If you're a business person looking for a meeting spot, ask about their "library room" equipped with a flatscreen for presentations and a boardroom table all in a private room.
In my experience there, my roommate was in extascy when he tried thier cream of spinach. The "Oysters Jackafeller" are scrumptious as are the crabcakes. Their wine list could use some more by-the-glass items, and some lower end assistance, but ask the sommelier and he'll point you in the right direction.
Nice place.

1 Stars: I Won't be Back (by lindagee)

lindagee — Wed, 11 May 2005 02:00:00 GMT

I've been to great steakhouses all over the U.S.& this one rates at the bottom. The wait captain was condescending towards us.My husband and I had surf & turf for 2.The lobster tail was so tough I could barely chew it and didn't finish it.Every steak at our table was overcooked and dry.Even the side dishes were bad,steak fries were almost burnt and steamed broccoli was limp and soggy. Waitstaff was friendly, but had to flag them down for drink refills. Could have tracked them down at the beginning of this horrible meal but it was about 10:00pm, I was tired & wanted to leave. By the time the wait captain asked how the meal was we were almost finished. He was apologetic and brought us some free dessert samples.Big deal.Overall a very bad meal and bad experience that cost about $350 for 5 of us, a waste of money.

5 Stars: WOW (by taoni)

taoni — Wed, 30 Mar 2005 01:00:00 GMT

I went to Uncle Jack's last week end with my wife for our wedding aniversary. What can I tell you ? It's the best dining experience we ever had so far in the city. We had a couple drinks at the bar before dinner, the barman was absolutely fantastic with us. We were seated next to a beautiful fireplace, we ordered the porterhouse for 2. It was juicy, tender, flavorful and was consistently made. The captain and the servers were great and very profesionnal. A bit pricey but it was definitely worth it. The food, decor and service were amazing. I highly recommend this place.

1 Stars: It's like eating at Disney's Epcot Center (by i82much)

i82much — Wed, 16 Mar 2005 01:00:00 GMT

I guess this place is for all the non-New Yorkers who have recently moved here. You know, the ones who move here from the Mid-West, live in a Trump building on the upper westside, and think they're real New Yawkers? (Sorry, ain't gonna happen.) This restaurant is for them. So it serves a purpose I guess.

1 Stars: You're kidding! (by cubs)

cubs — Wed, 02 Feb 2005 01:00:00 GMT

After dining in the best steak joints in NYC, Chicago, LA, KC, Chi., SF,DC and elsewhere, this must be joke. Please stay in Queens, improve your food, service, and find top quality beef. A recent(DEC2004) visit to the relatively new Westside location was extremely disappointing.For steak lovers, and at these prices, stick to NYC top traditional places that know what they are doing when it comes to great steaks, properly cooked. By the way the Kobe at $150 is good according to one of my guests, but better buy a ticket to Japan for the real thing.

5 Stars: Top Quality! (by drwfood)

drwfood — Wed, 26 Jan 2005 01:00:00 GMT

Porterhouse steaks are as good as Peter Lugers. The seafood is excellent as well, especially the Chilean seabass and the seared sushi quality tuna.

5 Stars: Simply the Best (by uwimage)

uwimage — Fri, 07 Jan 2005 01:00:00 GMT

We were going to NYC for our honeymoon and were thinking about Peter Lugars until a friend recommended Uncle Jacks...and I am grateful! This was simply the best dining experience of my life! From the moment I walked in the door I was impressed! Everytime I'm back in NYC I will eat here! Yes, it's not cheap, but I've never felt so good about spending so much on dinner!

4 Stars: Very classy (by classybastard)

classybastard — Mon, 27 Dec 2004 01:00:00 GMT

Classy, old-style chophouse that looks like something right out of Gangs of New York with the only exception being the well-placed Plasma TV's with the game of the night, which are viewable from virtually every table. I've never been in a joint this upscale with a game on and trust me, IT WORKS. Great place for a boys night out or a date. Excellent chops & service from waiters to bartenders. Sides & Desserts leave a bit to be desired, keeping this place from top ranking, but a definite winner on the NY Steak scene and a great pre-game spot for classy fellas like myself.

5 Stars: High Price but NICE! (by dutchdude)

dutchdude — Thu, 16 Dec 2004 01:00:00 GMT

Being one of the top steakhouses in New York City its hard not to pay for something that is delicious! The staff are very friendly & professional, from taking your coat at the door to seating you within minutes and having the 'captain' of your table recite the menu. One really nice touch was pouring our already cold beers into fresh frosted glasses while we decided on which cut of meat to select. The porterhouse for 2 was fantastic! very well cooked and served Luger-style in its own juices and already sliced for you. The sides were excellent too - but the meal for 2 came to $220 with drinks & tip! Ouch! but delicious..

5 Stars: Better than Lugar (by petroaj)

petroaj — Mon, 14 Jun 2004 02:00:00 GMT

Steak is the best that I have tasted so far. The australian lobster tail was cooked to perfection and melted in your mouth. Lamb chops were excellent. The steak sauce isn't as good as Lugar's.

5 Stars: lobster lover (by jonathon77)

jonathon77 — Fri, 14 May 2004 02:00:00 GMT

5 Stars: Up there (by jmbrody)

jmbrody — Tue, 04 May 2004 02:00:00 GMT

This steakhouse is one of the best in New York, TOP 3!! I shared a porterhouse for 3 and the meat was superb and so delicious. This place deserves more street credit and needs to be up there as one of the best steak restaurants in Manhattan. The service is above par as well which made my meal even more enjoyable. Great place, Great times, Great Steak.

4 Stars: Lots of Potential (by areichstetter)

areichstetter — Sun, 14 Dec 2003 01:00:00 GMT

Open a week now, Uncle Jack's is an attractive space with an owner who seems to be very much on top of things. While service was, indeed, attentive, it was over the top in many respects and, in our case, a bit too affected. The food was certainly fine, although prices were high by any standard, with dinner for four being over $300 without drinks. Interestingly, cost only becomes truly apparent when dinner is over, as there is no menu before that presented for deserts. Most appetizers and entrees are presented verbally without prices, although a blackboard does list a few of each. Terrfic potential here, and with work addressing a wait staff trained to become your intimate "friend" by shaking everyone's hand as an introduction and curing the no-menu approach, it should become a hard reservation to get.