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Categories: Lounges, Steakhouses
Neighborhoods: Meatpacking District, West Village14th St-8th Ave (A, C, E, L)
Mon-Sun. 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
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Would love to give this a 5. I think the food merits 5 starts and I loved the decor and the atmosphere. The deduction comes from the noise - there were 6 of us around a small round table and you couldn't hear the conversation on the other end of the table. The only other complaint is that the chairs are so big that I was bumped throughout the night by the people behind us and by the waiters and bus boys.
The food was spectacular. Here is what we ordered and my thoughts on each:
Bread with blue cheese and chive sauce - Came in a small cast iron stove pot, fresh out of the oven. It was absolutely delicious. Other reviews are calling it garlic bread (might have been) and pesto sauce (I think it was chive sauce and I'm standing by it).
Drinks:
- Espresso martini - I think Mom enjoyed here martini
- Mojito - My "Nojito" tasted like it had absolutely no liqour
Appetizers/Salads:
- Lil Big Mac's japanese wagyu, special sauce, sesame seed bun - We added black truffles to these sliders and I have to say I've never had a slider taste this good. The meat is really loosely packed, it is really juicy and it is really delicious.
- Heirloom tomato, watermelon, goat cheese fondant salad - A typical heirloom tomato, watermelon salad, but it did taste fresh and everyone seemed to like it.
- Pumpkin/squash risotto with duck - The risotto was served inside two mini pumpkins and the duck was served on the side. I thought the sum was greater than its parts and tasted really good.
Entrees:
- Two small filet medallions - Both of the individuals who ordered the small medallions enjoyed them.
- Two medium filet - My brother, Alex K, and I ordered the 10 oz. filets and thought they were quite delicious.
- Striped bass - Dad ordered the bass and liked it.
- Mom had a tough time with her steak. Her first mistake was ordering skirt steak. She asked the waiter if it was good - as she explained to the waiter that skirt steak is usually chewy if isn't marinated for hours. He assured her it wasn't chewy. When it came out it was chewy. She returned it and ordered a strip steak instead. The strip steak ordered medium came out raw (maybe rare, but really red). She sent it back again and the 3rd time was a charm. When it finally came out right, it might have been the best steak at the table.
Sauces:
You get to order a sauce with each steak and we tried a few, although I thought they were completely unnecessary given how good the steak tasted.
- STK - tomato based with worcestershire and hot sauce - Tasted alright
- Au poivre - peppercorn sauce - I thought it was fine.
Sides:
- Creamed spinach - Probably our least favorite side on the table.
- Parmesan truffle fries - A little rich for me, but otherwise not bad.
- Haricot verts - Simple green beans, done well.
- Sweet corn pudding - This was by far our favorite side. Absolutely delicious.
- Mixed mushrooms - Again fairly standard, but done right.
Dessert:
- Warm chocolate molten cake - We had it with vanilla ice cream instead of hazlenut and thought it was really good.
- Ice cream sandwiches - One was coffee ice cream. One was vanilla between two chocolate chip cookies. Lastly, there was mint between two chocolate cookies. This was good. The cookies were hard instead of soft making it hard to share, but we enjoyed it.
At one point during the meal when my water was being refilled, a piece of string inside the pitcher trickled into my glass. The waiter quickly replaced all water glasses on the table.
All in all, I would say it was a really good meal with a fun atmosphere. Just be sure to bring your loud-talkers and hearing aids.
What happens when you try and mix a shi-shi club adjoined to tenjune with a steakhouse? You get a bastard child called STK.
I was really psyched about eating here. I LOVE a good steak and a night out in the meat packing district so what could go wrong?
How about all this:
-Reservations were for 8pm. We were seated at 9:20.
-The music was so loud I had to scream just to be heard at what was supposed to be a romantic dinner.
-You can smell the stinky cologne of insecurity amongst STK's patrons. Please explain the group of Serbian 80 pound supermodels in silk dresses (on a Wednesday mind you) at a steak house? I could feel their self hatred piercing through me. Were they planning on eating because I'd be happy to take their table.
-If you order fries they should come aplenty. I don't give a hoot if they have truffle oil on them--that should not make them $9 a pop for a plate of 15 french fries.
-Boyfriend's skirt steak was a joke. Oh and that sad excuse for chimmichurri? STK, my neighbor makes better chimmichurri sauce then you ever will and she doesn't charge me for it.
So what made any of this night slightly redeeming?
-Foie gras butter. I could put that on ANYTHING.
-Decor: not bad, not bad. Pretty upscale for a steakhouse.
However, trying to make a this place a pseudo club at the same time just compromised your dedication to the one true thing I came for: the meat.
Flight to quality. I issue it a credit rating of Caa-1....junk.
Was taken out to STK last night - showed up at 7:00 and the place was already getting packed! We only waited for our seats for about 10 minutes (some of the group had gotten their early) and stayed by the bar where we ordered a round of cocktails. I got the Tea Time - one of the best cocktails I've had in a while! Earl Grey tea with mango-infused vodka, or something like that.
We were a large group of 7, and were placed in the back in a great corner booth. Our server was very friendly, knew a lot about the different cuts of steak, and attentive. Music was good and the whole place had a great atmosphere!
The food:
Appetizers - we started out with the Fried Oysters (special of the day), Tuna Tartare w/ Plaintain Chips, and "Lil' Big Mac" Sliders. All were absolutely AMAZING. If you had to go with one, though, I'd say go with the Sliders. There was definitely a hint of truffle on them, which made them extra good.
Steak - I ordered the Medium sized Bone-in Rib Eye topped with Black Truffles, cooked medium rare. The steaks, which are aged cuts of steak, was perfect, and the truffles were divine!! The meat was cooked just right, with that nice crispy charred texture on the outside. It was a great size (I'm small, so I couldn't finish), and the flavor of the truffle combined with the beef was delish. Also, if you ask, they'll bring you out a whole set of sauces to go on the steak, from red wine sauce to blue cheese with garlic, to steak sauce, and many others I can't remember.
Sides - For sides, we ordered the Mac & Cheese, Creamed Spinach, and Truffle Fries. Mac & Cheese was the best, but they were all great additions to the meal. And a side note, but the Truffle Fries really resemble more little bricks of potato than fries.
Dessert - By dessert-time, we were all so ridiculously full, so we just ordered the Cotton Candy (since one of my companions said it was "just like whipped sweet air". Fun and delicious, it came with two chocolate covered strawberries.
As you can probably imagine, everything was spectacular and I'd definitely recommend it.
Good-ok steak, great decor. Wayyyyyyyyyyy overpriced (for me)
3 1/2 stars would be more acurate rating
After being meat-free for several years, I now partake once in a while. I should say that I actually have an acute craving for red meat almost exactly once every 6 months. Lucky for me, my last craving coincided with a dinner I was so graciously invited to in a private room at STK. I was excited, to say the least.
We had a special menu so I'm not sure if what I ate matches up to the regular menu but I'm guessing it does... My skirt steak did not disappoint. In fact, it was so good my neighbor asked me for half of my portion! (I gladly obliged) Oh and they didn't laugh at me when I ordered my steak 'cooked through' (or Persian Style as my neighbor says). The cheesy, garlic bread they brought prior to the meal was also delicious. My dessert was a pretty standard chocolate lava cake (Ali, that's for you), which was a boring yet appropriate finish for a classic steak dinner.
All in all a great meal. I am so glad I got to come here!! 4 solid stars.
I feel like I must have been on some sort of hidden camera show; that is the only way to explain how bad this place was. We had no choice but to laugh because we sincerely did not understand how a restaurant could get it so wrong.
STK is like dining in a dirty nightclub that is way past its prime; I really don't get the positive reviews regarding the decor. The whole place just felt worn out, and tired. Perhaps it looked better when it first opened; but its clearly had its share of late nights.
My steak, which I ordered medium-rare, came out looking and tasting like a lump of coal. I explained this to our waiter - and he graciously removed it from our table and apologized. About 5 minutes pass and a woman who I believe was the manager (?) came marching over to our table with my steak on a plate and a knife in hand. She then proceeded to try and convince not only me - but our entire table - that I was wrong and that the steak was in fact cooked medium rare. We all looked at each other in complete and utter disbelief. This piece of charcoal on a plate was so clearly not cooked medium-rare that it was laughable. That detail aside, how is it ever appropriate for a restaurant manager to bring food that was sent back - BACK to the table to scold and correct the customer? Newsflash woman - you are not Gordon Ramsay, and it is not funny or cute to be rude and condescending to a paying customer. I am not sure what she hoped to achieve by bringing the food back to the table - the whole ordeal was really baffling and awkward.
The music so loud that you could barely hear the waiter, let alone carry on a conversation with anyone at the table. The DJ was playing a mix of 80s disco/top 40 hip hop. I swear the table next to us was doing the YMCA at one point.
The crowd in here is exactly what you would expect. They might as well add a stop on the Long Island Rail Road directly underneath this place. Or at least run a free shuttle from Penn Station. It's packed with people trying so desperately to look cool that if the food doesn't make you puke; you can count on the clientele making it happen. If this place were an article of clothing, it would be an Ed Hardy tee-shirt.
Cheesy, obnoxious, overpriced, and just all around BAD.
I wanted to go here because I have been waiting over a year for the one in Miami, Florida to open. Upon arrival, the place looked pretty slow however it was 9pm on a Tuesday. When we walked in the banquet tables in the back and both bar areas were surprisingly full. I just wanted to go to the bar for a quick sample we sat a table instead, good for them. Because of the crowd and trendy location I was excited for our experience. Hum, should have thought again.
Nothing was worth complaining about but then again nothing was overly amazing. The waiter tried to upsell our bottle of wine and then rushed out our food before we even got to finish our first sip. We had the watermelon and goat cheese salad, tuna tartar (the best thing), and a 6oz filet with the mushroom medley. The DJ was a little loud for a Tuesday night but being from Miami I wasn't too annoyed.
I think it may be a great place to grab an app and a drink with a friend before going out but I don't think I will suggest it for a meal.
According to the business card, this isn't your father's steak house. Cheesy but I guess it's not. Super upscale, contemporary beautiful ambiance, incredibly yummy and considered to be a restaurant/lounge with dim lighting.
Located in the Meatpacking District - a definite plus is the fact that it is open late and aside from the overall ambiance of the restaurant, everything seemed to come together perfectly. Whether you're there on a date or with a bunch of friends. You won't be too disappointed.
The food, though a bit pricey was scrumptious. When deciding between the skirt steak and the fillet Mignon - spend the extra ten dollars and go for Mignon. It's deliciouso. As for the sides, the sauteed mushrooms, creamy spinach & mashed potatoes are where it's at.
Ever had a NOhito? No, well you should and this is the place to definitely get it. Nojito, was nothing short of orgasmic.
Oh, and did I mention they had a DJ booth?...in a restaurant? Kind of weird but I guess it's cool.
I'd go back hoping to have a celebrity siting one day...
.. and then I ate meat.. and yes, this is an exceptional phenomenon .. and no, I'm not vegetarian or have any allergy
my case is more.. simple? I'm just indifferent about meat, it never call my attention enough to choose it in my meals except for Carpaccio. I'm maybe the less qualified person to write this review but just want to point out that I needed 3 years to get excited about a Steak. From indifference I switch to temptation when I first saw it in the plate of 2 guys seated adjacent to me last week at STK; and so, 2 days later I booked a table for the following sat night.
BoNe-in RiB STeaK (20 oz, $40) for 2 people. Medium cook. Blood-red inside; thin brown layer outside; perfectly cooked, tender and juicy, barely seasoned.
And now I'm glad I didn't resist; bring me to the hell if you want.
I haven't change my mind of how I feel about meat. I maybe don't eat Steak next time I come back. I maybe come back just for the soft-semisweet-cake kind bread served with basil infused olive oil in a small iron-pot. Or I maybe come back just for the tuna sashimi: fresh, barely seasoned with kosher salt and some herb that I couldn't recognize. Delicious. All enough good to be confident about the rest of the menu, which is quite interesting,. or maybe I just come back for the dessert; they should easily call themselves SWT (Sweet house) instead; I saw some of the desserts in other tables.. omg... but we opted for Tres Leches Cake (dulce de leche - coconut sorbet - crispy macaroon).. speechless.
and life is funny... being a not meat eater the only thing I didn't like was the creamy spinach as side coming with the Steak.
The service and the noise level don't deserve more than 2 stars. They are nice/polite but disorganize and the person in charge of the phone was inefficient and very rude each time I had to talk to her.
But the Steak... 4 stars and 3 years wait, is worth it
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Bar scene up front is straight out of central casting for the next season of Real Housewives of NJ, which makes for great people watching. Overall, the low rating is possibly more of a reflection on my own pretentions rather than the food, but man I just basically hate this place.
I have had to go so many times for work-related functions I am now a pro at ordering the best things on the menu - corn pudding, tartare, mixed mushrooms, ribeye & actually all-around delicious deserts.
As for the lowlights: service is obnoxious, as is the DJ booth. I always feel so rushed when I'm here, like they can't go off of the rigid table turn-over system, even though as of about 2 years ago the establishment is so played it's unlikely another party is actually waiting for your table. The last time they asked my party of 7 (mind you on an expense account) to vacate in order for someone else to take the table, did not even offer a drink at the bar, which I think is pretty standard practice. Those sliders people rave about have come out raw the past few times I've had them. Not rare & red & juicy, but legitimately like raw beef from the butcher counter. Also a lot of questionable sniffing sounds very obviously coming out of the bathroom stalls, followed by awkward stilleto heels tripping down that staircase that screams 'all the world's a stage' - so declasse, so '80s, so STK
So even though I now have the skillz to make it out of here unscathed & full of corn pudding, it's still your basic b&t nightmare I try to avoid.
Cool place, crappy steaks.
STK was a very odd place. As a bar / lounge, I would definitely recommend it. The bartender was great, recommending great drinks that I would never have known to order, and the crowd was lively.
As a place to get side dishes and appetizers, I would also give it the thumbs up. I tried a few sides and a few appetizers, and all of them were excellent.
The part that I found a little odd was that the only thing that I was disappointed by was the steak. I had the rib eye, and I know that rib eye is supposed to be marbled, but mine seemed to be a little past marbled to just plain fatty.
STK was awesome every step of the way. Went on a crowded Thursday night. Had an 8pm reservation, but one of my crew was late. Not a problem...the hostess told us to chill at the bar for as long as we wanted, and once we'd had a couple of drinks, she got us seated immediately. Speaking of the bar, it was hopping and the drinks were strong and good. So far so good. I had the mini big mac appetizer with foie gras, which was just insanely good. We actually ordered a second plate of them. Entrees were very good too. I had skate which was just fantastic. Great service from start to end. My only gripe was that it was a bit too loud for dinner, but even that gripe is evened out by the fact that the loud music was really good. So I wasn't too bummed. Really good spot. I will definitely go back.
Yes, there's an STK in LA along Douchebag Row (aka La Cienega by Santa Monica Blvd), but I've never been. I chose to fly 3,000 miles to have my first experience at STK in New York. I didn't eat, but I did lounge on their comfy, sleek couches and I just happened to find myself downing a few cocktails, one of which was an awesome Strawberry Rhubarb Martini. If you know me, you would know that my second favorite dessert of all time is Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp. So you can only imagine my delight for the martini. The rim wasn't salted, it was graham crackered!! F*ck yeah!! It was a dessert and drink all in one--just what I like. Still waiting for someone to invent the Sticky Toffee Pudding Martini.
The dildos on the wall did uber-creep me out (although come to think of it, maybe they were going for the elephant tusk look--well, that's kinda creepy too), but overall, the place was great. Not too pretentious a place and a nice diverse crowd. Seemed to be older, but I can never tell how old white people are (no offense!). It was really the people I was with that made my night, but the environment facilitated a lot. Maybe I'll try the food next time, and maybe I'll go to the one in LA. It's a tad bit closer.
They say it's not your daddy's steakhouse, and they're right! (Whoever "they" are...). I have been to STK several times. I most recently took my boyfriend to STK for his birthday, and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
This restaurant is very hip and trendy. If you are not into "scenes" and everything that accompanies them, then this is probably not the place for you. The service was excellent, and the waitstaff was very helpful and friendly.
STK has a fantastic bar selection, and the drinks are delicious. Their specialty, obviously, is steak, and they make it especially well. I really like the smaller steaks that they offer; they are perfect for someone who wants to enjoy a good steak without having to eat excessively. They also make an amazing house steak sauce that is tangy without being too spicy, and their desserts are divine (I love the choco molten cake!)
Amazing food with a really nice crowd most of the time. The decor is awesome as well. I eat here frequently so I figure I'll give you some of my fave menu items...
Menu recommendations:
Tuna Tartar
Lil Big Macs
Sirloin
Skate
Sides:
Mixed Mushrooms
Corn Pudding
Mac & Cheese
Mashed Potatoes
The only thing I hate are the truffle fries, and I love all of the desserts (big points for the Cotton Candy)!
This place is probably the most gorgeous steak house i've been to. Another one of these new contemporary and chic steakhouses. Love it- so much nicer to eat a steak surrounded by modern decor with a good vibe.
Crowd is pretty hip in general, staff is fairly attractive too - friendly with our group, but just didn't click with the table next to us. Not sure what to make of it.
On to the food -
Bone in rib steak was just ok, maybe I was looking for too much as I was hoping that the steaks would complement the decor. Mac 'n' cheese was decent, but not great.
food 3 stars (not too memorable,
service 3.75-4 stars (if just us, then 4.25+)
ambience 4.5 stars
presentation 4 stars
The vibe was good, loud but not ear splitting headache loud
I'd rate it a 3.5 overall, but rounding up to 4 because even though some things were lacking - still had a fun and enjoyable experience overall.
If going out on a date, i'd come here.
If purely for the food - it's peter luger's for me
I went to STK during fashion week, and the only reason we got a table at this trendy Meatpacking restaurant is because I was with someone who had close ties with the manager. They gave us a fabulous table and two rounds of drinks on the house. Glorious.
We were surrounded by models and actors, so I felt a tad out of place, to say the least. Still, the server treated us extremely well and was ready and willing to answer any question we had.
The place is called STK so right away, I knew I'd be met with a menu unfriendly to my vegan diet. It didn't mater. One of the chefs came out and said he would make something for me he thinks I would enjoy. He brought out a beautifully bright plate of assorted grilled vegetables and potatoes. It truly was delicious and went well with all my wine.
Everyone else had various apps, including sliders (mini burgers). They just couldn't stop going on about how delicious all their food was. I believed it - it looked and smelled to die for. Still, not my taste.
I'm not sure I would ever return to this spot on my own, but would happily tag along with friends who insisted on going.
I really wanted to like this place.. but maybe it's because we had a company dinner here (60 people), it really wasn't up to par from other reviewers. So my experience with their food was really only OK.
Maybe because it was a Tuesday night and we're in a recession and the restaurant was empty. But the food wasn't as impressive as the decor of the restaurant itself.
Let's talk decor. This place is BEAUTIFULLY ROMANTIC. PERFECT date, anniversary, Valentine's, or wedding proposal place. On the main floor, lighted bar / lounge space. Dining room: dark walls, dim romantic light globes hanging from the ceiling, individual half-moon booths of white plush leather seating. Upstairs - PRIVATE dining rooms perfect for small private parties. They look like grand dining rooms in the townhomes along Central Park.
Food. They had cast iron pans of fresh garlic bread with pesto spread for us to nosh on first. These were delicious, pillowy doughs of bread. They were fantastic. This was probably my favorite part of my dinner, I should have just asked them to continue to give me these garlic bread rolls. That's also why I added them to my last meal on earth category.
We had to have a pre-fixe menu due to the large party. The options for the appetizers were: Hearts of Romaine with parmesan lemon dressing OR Shrimp Rice Krispies. I chose the Shrimp Rice Krispies, which consisted of 2 large grilled Tiger Prawns over a bed of rice krispies. Then they pour warm, creamy shrimp bisque over all of it. The Tiger Prawns were big and juicy, but the soup itself I wasn't impressed with. It was too salty for a bisque. Hearts of Romaine salad was boring.
Entrees: Choice of the Organic Chicken with butternut squash, Filet of Beef over wild mushroom creamed potatoes, and Seared Salmon over Lobster succotash.
I chose the Seared Salmon over Lobster succotash. The salmon was good, except they kept the skin on it which I didn't like. The Lobster succotash that came with it? There were maybe two small itty-bitty pieces of lobster in mine. My other coworker who had ordered the same thing had no lobster pieces. This dish was only OK in my opinion.
The Filet of Beef entree was very good though. The beef was tender and juicy. And you can't go wrong with wild mushroom potatoes. No one at my table ordered the chicken, so I couldn't try it.
Dessert: Chocolate Trio or This coconut cake with coconut sorbet. The coconut sorbet was actually REALLY good, but the coconut cake was too too sweet. Chocolate Trio had the molten lava cake. You can't go wrong with that.
So all in all - all the items that would typically be good at ANY restaurant (Steak w/ mashed potatoes and molten lava cake) were good. All the stuff that they invented themselves were subpar.
Definitely gets the honor for sexiest steakhouse in my book. The place just reeks of pretention though, the bankers, the wanna be actresses and the sugar poppas who love them. All the distractions aside, the place is really sleek looking and a chic vibe to it. A nice place for getting dressed up and meeting up with friends for a Friday night out.
When you come to STK, you're definitely paying for the vibe and name. We were a party of 4 and was seated in a booth. While the food is good, it's clearly not the star here. Though I remember some of the sides being pretty yummy, particularly the truffle fries and creamy potatoes.
One of the perks is that when you get out you're on the block of many other hip restaurants/lounges. How great for people watching!
STK has improved in my eyes, mostly because its a great place to grab a drinks with friends in the bar area, especially on Monday nights when they have half priced drinks - yum. For snacks, order the cipollini onion rings and mouth-watering sliders (skip the truffle topping - not worth the extra $5 - and order the parmesan truffle fries instead). While the strip steak I've had the last few times has been good (it's great to have a choice of sauces to put on top), it's really the sliders and the apps that deserve the praise.
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This is a great alternative for people who like steak but don't want to succumb to the boring, run-of-the-mill Midtown joints. Coat check was friendly and efficient as was the service. I've been here several times and always had great waitstaff; perhaps the people complaining about the service are somewhat obnoxious or otherwise annoying themselves... The interior is nice, especially the plant/floral arrangements in the middle. The place has a very hotel-y feel to it. There was music playing but not overly loud- I was easily able to have a normal conversation.
For appetizers the Fois Gras French toast is very savory- and comes with apple and sherry. The Tomato/ Prosciutto dish is nice too since they are heirloom so you get that organic feel.
The steaks are good but nothing amazing. I have trouble telling the difference between the cuts but last time had a filet and it was good. What stands out more are the sides... the parmesan truffle fries, mac and cheese, broccolini, and mixed mushrooms are all delicious. My favorite is the sweet corn pudding- DON'T miss out on this one!
Cocktails are well made, I like the Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler and Cherry Cosmo. My only complaint is the cocktails were too strong especially paired with dinner- the second one was like drinking vodka straight with a dash of cherry flavor. Then again, that may be a bonus for someone else...
I have never had a bad experience here.
The food is good, the drinks are good, the service is good.
(I prefer the one in Los Angeles, but that is an entirely different post, based largely on the fact that I firmly believe east coast food is not as good as west coast food, but alas i digress...WESSSST SIEEEEDE!! )
Anyway- the kobe beef sliders alone make this place worth the visit.
There are three on a plate and if you aren't a big eater they could easily constitute a good dinner.
The wine list is interesting. There are a lot of bottles I really love but have not seen in restaurants before. Mainly from CA but a good Spanish Rioja is also on offer.
The only reason I am giving it 4 and not 5 stars is because I really HATE the plaster tentacles that come out of the wall over the bar. I want to take a bat to them. I really do. In fact, If I could take a bat to those hideous excuses for decor I might just sit at that bar more.
Lucky for me, there is a closed off private second bar, just across the way... unlucky for me I still have to face those f-ing tentacles as I exit.
still... this place isn't bad for the trendy nightmare that is the meatpacking district.
I went here tonight with one other person and we had a great time. It was a pretty diverse crowd - people ranged from early 20s to cougar-esque range. But the lighting and the music made it seem really modern and new but with West Village attitude. Very...Meatpacking District lol.
We got there a bit early for our 9pm reservation so we waited at the bar. The service there was really fast.
The meal:
We were seated at one of the semi-circle tables. It seemed like about half of the seating there took place at semi-circular tables. It's nice; more private and allows you to people-watch a bit. ;]
We ordered the shrimp cocktail for an appetizer. Their marinara was perfectly sweet/spicy. And the bread was awesome! It was kind of like a giant popover. It was really delicious (I think it was baked with onion?) with the dipping sauce they give.
For entrees I had the small fillet medallion and my boyfriend had the medium sirloin. They were both delicious. They were perfectly cooked with the centers still pink and soft. We also got the mashed potato side. That was good as well, but I must admit that it kind of seemed like the ready-made stuff. It was very creamy and buttery.
Dessert was my favorite part of the meal! We ordered the PB & J sundae. it was amazing. Peanut butter ice cream! And there was jelly preserves on the vanilla portion.
The service was pretty good, I just wish that my server was a little less pushy about cocktails. (I already said 'no thanks' like 3 times!)
So I knocked off a star for my pushy server and the fact that coat check was closed (since when does coat check close?!). But I'd definitely go back.
More than half a year ago, a coworker and I found ourselves in here after dinner hours. The decor is nice, but the place smelled like poo. In the bar area, I unwillingly exchanged a few words with an old guy and a divorced guy, both of whom where assholes. Of course.
I'd come back, but earlier for dinner because the steak was recommended. Hopefully not the source of the smell. I think the Steak Lounge concept is not-so-great.
STK has the very stereotypical meatpacking district feel to it. It's as if they can't decide if they want to be a lounge, a dance club, or a restaurant (but this indecision is clearly deliberate). I'm not dinging them for it, because it isn't like you don't know what you're getting yourself into, and if you're into that kind of thing you will absolutely love this place. They know what they're going for and they do it well.
As far as the food goes, stay away from the seafood platter for the group. They will try to push it on you, but it's not worth it. The lump crab salad over a melon slice is fantastic, make sure you try that if you like crab. It doesn't really matter what main course you get, but for dessert you must try the s'more. It's not like any smore you've ever had. And they clearly used a small blow torch to crisp up the marshmallow. It's enough to split with 3 people, so don't think you need to each order a dessert.
Went to STK to celebrate a friend's birthday. The atmosphere was great (not first time there) as was the food.
Li'l Macs appetizer was out of this world and is highly recommended. We all had different versions of the Filet Mignon entree and all enjoyed it thoroughly (mine was with black truffle topping).
Service was prompt and polite. Only comment I would make is that the wine list is way overpriced!
Beautiful architecture and decor. The main floor is laid out to accomodate big parties or smaller intimate dates. Walking past the cozy, glass encased fireplace and through the bull-horn inspired art adorning the walls behind the bar elicited feelings of fancy restaurants seen in Las Vegas. Upstairs are semi private rooms to accomodate much larger parties. The restaurant itself is definitely fitting for the meatpacking district.
Half of the clientelle looked to be tourists or businessmen and the other half looked like they came straight out of the Sorprano's. Literally. My table sat next to Johnny "sack" Sacramoni and AJ Soprano. I came *THIS* close to walking over to AJ and advising him to measure the rope more precisely the next time he chooses to try to end his life by drowning himself in the pool. I mean...duh.
Star sighting aside, the crowd wasn't too diverse, typical of what you would find in a meatpacking district restaurant.
I got here a ltitle late for the dinner party and so only had desert and some samplings of the corn pudding and truffled mac and cheese. The corn pudding was tasty, but nothing innovative. The truffled mac and cheese was great as well, but didn't stand out more than similar dishes at other restaurants. The entrees served at the table included steak and the skate. Both looked yummy and were devoured clean by the table. The desserts were a taste of chocolate covered heaven. I had the S'more and did not want to share!
I felt the portion sizes were a bit odd, they were definitely generous with the desserts, but a little stingy on the entrees.
I would definitely come back to have my try at a full meal. oh, and the cocktails were scrumptious!
There was a long ass line...but we got in right away--Score!
We had some appetizers at a table and I ordered a Vodka Soda. Bad idea not ordering it straight at the bar. It came back tasting just like soda water. Hmph. No good.
The bar area was overly crowded but we got drinks right away. Make sure Blake is your bartender. He'll hook you up with some stiff drinks and is super nice. Expect to normally pay $12 a shot.
The DJ played a mix of hip-hop and pop music and was good at it. Overall a great experience and I would come back for a nice place to chill at on a Saturday night.
Hands down the best steak I've ever had in my life! I can still remember my first bite...drool worthy and thats not something that i'll say that often.
Started with the tuna tartare and though i dont usually enjoy plantain chips, these were amazing with a little bit of sugar on them.
i got the porterhouse and my friend got the bone-in filet, both at the recommendation of our waitress. Service was ok, she started warming up after we ordered our steaks and 2nd bottle of wine. Creamed spinach and truffle mac-n-cheese were both excellent sides. Expect to spend at least $80-$100 a person, unless you're not drinking.
And if you're trying to get into Tenjune afterwards, good luck with that. STK has no hook-up in making that happen. But then, if you know the right people, anything is possible!
Expensive and exclusive but DELICIOUS and very sexy. We came here for my sister's husband's sister's (got that?) bachelorette party and it was a wonderful experience. Of course, someone knew someone but we had three courses from a blue cheese salad, to filet mignon to decadent chocolate molten cake.
Originally our menu was not the filet mignon but a skirt steak. Well the waiter and kitchen f'd up and we ended up eating like queens, for no additional charge! SCORE.
STK is definitely trendy. The service and the food is about average but does a few standout dishes. I would recommend the fries (which were awesome) and sweet corn pudding. The steak was just about average for NY steakhouses.
The servers are a little snoody - and teh coat check is very inconvenient.
It is a great spot to meet up for a drink and some apps - but the pricy entrees are not worth the price or crowd fighting. The décor is cool - and even has a mod fire place.
The private rooms on the second floor are also very nice.
I love a restaurant that is beautifully designed, trendy/classy yet not snooty crowd, exceptional service, DELICIOUS food, and good wine. STK had all of these things. I highly recommend the seafood platter and the skirtsteak medium well. Yum yum yum...
btw, it was pretty cool sitting at the table next to the coach of the Cleveland Cavs.
Yum Yum Yum Yummy is the only way to describe STK the Steaks are super good, the appetizers are even better...The Apple Crap cake salad is to die for, huge chunks of fresh kind crab with a lime dressing with fresh cantalope slices and some greens are a refreshing take on a normally not so surprising dish...the Tuna ceviche is also a refreshing palate starter...just the right amount of tuna and seasoning to give you a great taste of the freshness of the ingredients used but not overwhelme you with the lime and seasonings traditionally used in ceviche....
The ambience alone is worth the price of the food, if going for the food was not good enough for you. It has this awesome bar with what looks like shark ribs on the walls, lux couches, impeccable servers,and although a bit pricey for the drinks, the mohitoes and mixed drinks here are a SMASH!!!
Great place for entertaining, not a very quiet place though, gets uber crowded...I wouldn;t take a 1st date here but I would go with clients or friends, cuz it can get a bit crowded and noisy
Perfect for special occasion dinners: go in a party dress (preferrably something with sequins and/or a metallic lining) and without a budget and you'll have a fabulous evening.
STK and its staff are gorgeous, food delicious, drinks potent and pricey. Friends and I have ordered and loved the tuna tartare and scallop ceviche apps - I would pass on the shrimp rice krispies. When sharing appetizers and sides, the filet medallion is a perfect entree. The parmesan truffle fries are a MUST: my one friend wakes up in night sweats over them.
In terms of cocktails, pass on the gin fizz and go for the white orchid or tempest storm.
Finish the night by trying to get into tenjune.
The Best Restaraunt on the 12th street evn though that might not be saying much!
Everything on the menu is delicious, the drinks are strong, the scene is not as bad as the neighboring restaraunts(I'm talking about you Buddha Bar). I've been here numerous times and yet I have not been able to order anything else except the organic 1/2 chicken, mac and cheese, and truffle fries because they are addicive. The ambiance is great and you'll have a whole dinner to figure out how you can get into Tenjune afterwards!
I think I'm going to have to go back as soon as I finish this review because just thinking about the garlic bread is making my mouth water!
This is a review for the bar only. Hot bartenders! Really though, we went here on a Thurs night after dinner around the corner, and it was really crowded when we arrived (it thinned out considerably after midnight). The crowd in there is typical of the Meatpacking district, if you know what I mean. I have to say, aside from the lovely bartenders and the alcohol in my glass, there's not much I liked about this place. Some of the people in there are downright lame, esp the woman who was back-to-back with my friend, who was sitting on a bar stool, and kept trying to share his seat with him, uninvited. And then there was the group of Euro-trash girls who kept trying to squeeze themselves up to the bar without even a thought about the people they were pushing around. One of them nearly knocked me out of my chair, and after a quick "oops" she says "get over it!". Um, yah, I'm over this place.
The extra star is for the bartenders, nothing else.
This place is cool. It is very trendy and upscale. I took a client out to STK for dinner this past September and had a really fantastic time.
The cocktails were amazing I got this Strawberry Martini ...with freshly chopped strawberries. It was just perfect, not overwhelmingly sweet. The food was really good too, I don't recall what I got but I know I enjoyed the food alot!
It's a great place to go out to with a big group of people. It's like a really nice trendy club that serves really good food. It's very expensive - so ideal if the bill's getting expensed!
Multiple Visits and Multiple good memories.
Such great energy and good crowd. You can't help but be in a good modd when visiting this spot.
The food was actually great too. Loved the waitstaff who hooked us girls up with free champagne at the end of the meal.
Love the bar and all the design elements.
I heart STK! It is hands down the best modern and revamped steakhouse in new york. the meat was perfect, make sure you get the bone in one. otherwise, the seafood was delicious as well. the diver scallops were so humongous and prepared perfectly. the sauce on that was amazing, it's like a citrus and exotic fruit vinaigrette! For the side, make sure you get the mixed mushrooms, it is so yummy!! And lastly for desserts, make sure you get the pb & j creation! It wont' be what you expect but you'll love it even more for that. It'll definitely fill you up if the steak and the seafood hasn't already done the job.
The whole meal was moderately priced, not bad at all for a big dinner on friday night. just make sure you skip the cocktails, they're not that great AND they cost 16 dollars plus 15% gratuity. I am used to paying 14 or 15 for yummy cocktails in meatpacking, but paying 16 for crap cocktails is just plain stupid.
o, and in case you can't find it since there's no signage for the restaurant, just look for tenjune and it's right next to that. As soon as you see the fireplaces, you'll know you are looking at stk.
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