Knickerbocker Bar and Grill

Knickerbocker is my go-to place for special occasions with small groups. The bistro is always a good bet when you want a quick bite and the regular staff are always friendly. You'll never leave hungry and the deserts and great too!

This is a true story that happened on Valentines Day. I took my daughter to Knickerbocker for dinner. We had 5:30 reservations and were seated upon arrival. That was the only part of our dinning experience that went well! Within 5 minutes of sitting down the owner started screaming at the wait staff; first about a table not being set and then about time cards. He was screaming in the middle of the dinning room?not what you want to listen to during a fine dinning experience. We both order the T-Bones and requested them ?medium.? About thirty minutes later, the steaks arrived and were served rare?.a purple center. I requested that the steaks be sent back and cooked properly. I know the difference between very rare and a nice pink medium. The owner came over to our table and accused me ( in a very loud tone) of not knowing what medium was and said that when I got my steaks back there would be no pink in the meat. The owner was so rude that my daughter started crying and I decided to leave.
Please DO NOT reward an owner that treats his customers like we were treated. He ruined a very special day with my daughter. They are many fine steaks houses in New York. Please take this one off you list of establishments to visit.

Came here for New Year's Eve. Prices were hiked for the night, but understandably. T-bone was pretty good, but not legendary in my opinion. Sides were delicious, including creamy spinach. The chocolate souffle was tasty. The service was very friendly and sincere, if not phony and solicitous. Overall, a good time even if the prices were too high.

My rich uncle brought me here one fabulous night. I had the best dinner of my entire life. I ordered steak on top of mashed potatoes and spinach that was drizzled with a cherry sauce. On top of that was a piece of lobster (the first I'd ever had) and it was soooo scrumptious! Our server was amazing and server knew everthing about wines. I was HIGHLY impressed and satisfied. The interior is also incredibly visually stimulating. Wow.

My husband and I love steak so we try to visit every steak restaurant in NYC. I came across Knickerbocker on the web and since we have never been there decided to try it. What a big disappointment!!!!! I had the ribeye and my husband had the T-bone-both steaks were tough and very salty. It did not feel or tasted like good aged steak. This is definitely not a place for a romantic date. It is too crowded, too noisy and also the seating are too close to each other.