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Empire Steak House- East, New York, NY

Empire Steak House- East

4.6 (1296)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
151 East 50th Street, New York, NY 10022

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
Empire Steak House on East 50th Street offers a premier New York dining experience. Under the direction of Chef Jack Sinanaj, we’re acclaimed for our signature USDA Prime dry-aged Porterhouse for Two, as well as the Emperor’s Steak—exclusive to Empire.
Guests also enjoy premium cuts like the Tomahawk and Filet Mignon, plus fresh seafood like lobster and oysters. Our award-winning wine list and 400+ rare scotches elevate every dish. The sophisticated interior features hand-painted ceilings, wrap-around booths, and two raised dining tiers—ideal for romantic dinners, business meals, or private celebrations. Recognized with the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Empire Steak House blends old-school New York charm with modern luxury.
Whether you're hosting a special event or planning the perfect night out, this is where unforgettable moments happen.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Wed 11:45 am–3:45 pm Thu, Fri 11:45 am–3:45 am Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jack Sinanaj
  • Catering
    The Empire Steak House is an elegant bar, lounge, restaurant, and magnificent bi-level event space situated in the sweet spot of midtown in New York City. The entrance is street level and spans 10,000 square feet, seating 330 guests or 500 guests standing with 3 dining rooms. <br />Catering can be ordered at: events@empire steakhousenyc.com via email.
  • Private party facilities
    Accommodating up to 450 guests, with two full bars, a private wine room, state-of-the-art sound systems, and flat-screen TVs. The main floor hosts up to 300 guests, the second-level lounge up to 150, and the private wine room is ideal for intimate gatherings of up to 24.
  • Private party contact
    Ilda Selamaj: (212) 582-6900
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Cross street
    on 50th street Between 3rd and Lexington Avenues
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Close the 4,5,6 (green line) and A,C, and E (blue line trains) on Lexington Avenue.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Quick Lunch Power-Meal

    $39.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoys our 2-course menu for quick lunch with a choice of starter, entree and coffee or tea. A meal that doesn't compromise on quality or taste! --STARTER-- (choice of one) -Fried Calamari -Eggplant Parmigiana -Buffalo Mozzarella & Beefsteak Tomatoes -Caesar Salad -Mixed Green Salad -Soup of the day -Meatballs --ENTREE-- (choice of one) -New York Strip(boneless) -Beef Short Rib -Filet Mignon (Add-on $10) -Grilled Branzino -Broiled Salmon -Chicken Parmigiana -Lobster Ravioli -Pappardelle Bolognese -The Empire Burger Decaffeinated & Regular Coffee or Tea
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  • Pre Theater Menu

    $59.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Delight in this tastefully selected 3 courses menu for Broadway lovers!

Private dining

Offers

  • Happy Hour at Empire!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Fri - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Join us for Empire Happy Hour! -Fresh Oysters for $2.00, -Double Bull Burger $13.95, -Crispy Chicken Sandwich $10.95, -Beer for $7.95 -Wine Glasses for $12.95 -House Liquor for $11.95 Available at the bar only!

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What 1,296 people are saying

Empire Steak House- East reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Empire Steak House - East offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing service" and a "great atmosphere." The steak is often described as "cooked to perfection," and the staff, including Giovanni and Giorgio, are praised for their attentiveness. Diners appreciate the "great value" of their meal options, particularly during Restaurant Week.
1,296 Reviews
  1. Shanequa

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Giovanni and the team were great! I always enjoy my meals at Empire - East
    Empire Steak House- EastResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Shanequa, Thank you for dining with us at Empire Steak House! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed an exceptional experience across food, service, ambience, and value. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable visit. Best regards, Empire Steak House Management

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  2. Katsiaryna

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had amazing evening in this place. Food and service were excellent.
    Empire Steak House- EastResponded on June 9, 2025
    Dear Katsiaryna, Thank you for dining with us at Empire Steak House! We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing evening and enjoyed the excellent food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience. Best regards, Empire Steak House Management

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  3. Susan VIP

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dining experience ever! The staff were exceptional, especially Giovanni, Allen and Hrvooe. We were treated like four queens and no judgement we weren’t dressed too fancy. The rib eye is to die for!! French onion sooooo good and wow the wine list! I loved not being rushed and the manager was sure to celebrate my daughter’s birthday with total style. I wish o could go here again soon. Thank you!!
    Empire Steak House- EastResponded on May 27, 2025
    Dear Susan, Thank you for dining with us! We’re delighted to hear you had the best dining experience and enjoyed the exceptional service from our team. It’s wonderful to know you loved the ribeye, French onion soup, and our extensive wine list. Celebrating your daughter’s birthday with you was truly a pleasure. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another memorable visit! Best regards, Empire Steak House Management

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  4. Veronika

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service all around. Ambiance among the best we’ve seen. Steak cooked to perfection. Will definitely be back again!
    Empire Steak House- EastResponded on May 27, 2025
    Dear Veronika, Thank you for dining with us! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the outstanding service, ambiance, and perfectly cooked steak. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another exceptional experience! Best regards, Empire Steak House Management

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  5. Dave

    Memphis / West Tennessee2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was nice but the New York steak was cooked to my request did not taste very good. One of the waiters remakes of pot. The service was great but the food not so much.
    Empire Steak House- EastResponded on May 27, 2025
    Dear Dave, Thank you for dining with us and sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciated the service, but we’re sorry the New York Strip did not meet your expectations. We take all comments seriously and will review your experience to ensure the quality of our food is consistently excellent. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience on your next visit. Best regards, Empire Steak House Management

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  6. Ernesto

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We where there at opening on a Saturday. Ordered French onion soup, lobster bisque and a filet minion to share. The French onion soup was sweet and the bisque with tons of vinegar. We told the manager and he reordered them both. It came back the French still sweet and the bisque extremely saulty. Anyways we canceled those. The filete minion was cooked to perfection. However I was expecting a more refined plating it just came sliced and that’s it, in a dry white sad plate. The service was very nice.

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  7. jeffrey

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A martini and a ribeye never disappoints at my favorite steakhouse in Manhattan! Always treated well here.
    Empire Steak House- EastResponded on May 19, 2025
    Dear Jeffrey, Thank you for dining with us! We’re thrilled to hear that your favorite martini and ribeye continue to impress and that you feel well treated every time. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another outstanding experience. Best regards, Empire Steak House Management

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  8. Glenn VIP

    New York City119 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our meal. Everything was cooked to perfection. We will be back !
    Empire Steak House- EastResponded on May 19, 2025
    Dear Glenn, Thank you for dining with us! We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your meal and that everything was cooked to perfection. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another memorable experience. Best regards, Empire Steak House Management

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  9. Ryan

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing especially the waygu ribeye. Drinks were great and so was the customer service.
    Empire Steak House- EastResponded on May 19, 2025
    Dear Ryan, Thank you for dining with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Wagyu ribeye, drinks, and our customer service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another exceptional experience. Best regards, Empire Steak House Management

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  10. philippe VIP

    Atlanta48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went on Mother’s Day evening not busy, but service was still rushing us and sent our appetizers while I was still looking for a wine option (nice big wine list). Food was ok but not at a level that I was expecting, Nice venue but just lacking of the atmosphere you usually get in a NY steakhouse
    Empire Steak House- EastResponded on May 19, 2025
    Dear Philippe, Thank you for dining with us and for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your Mother’s Day experience did not fully meet your expectations, especially regarding the pacing of service and the atmosphere. We take your comments seriously and will review them carefully to improve. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to provide the exceptional steakhouse experience we are known for. Best regards, Empire Steak House Management

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FAQs

Empire Steak House- East offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Empire Steak House- East also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 582-6900.

Empire Steak House- East is rated 4.6 stars by 1296 OpenTable diners.

Empire Steak House- East does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. New York City
  4. Manhattan
  5. Midtown East

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Empire Steak House- East

151 East 50th Street, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

  • Cross street
    on 50th street Between 3rd and Lexington Avenues
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Wed 11:45 am–3:45 pm Thu, Fri 11:45 am–3:45 am Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Close the 4,5,6 (green line) and A,C, and E (blue line trains) on Lexington Avenue.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jack Sinanaj
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    The Empire Steak House is an elegant bar, lounge, restaurant, and magnificent bi-level event space situated in the sweet spot of midtown in New York City. The entrance is street level and spans 10,000 square feet, seating 330 guests or 500 guests standing with 3 dining rooms. <br />Catering can be ordered at: events@empire steakhousenyc.com via email.
  • Private party facilities
    Accommodating up to 450 guests, with two full bars, a private wine room, state-of-the-art sound systems, and flat-screen TVs. The main floor hosts up to 300 guests, the second-level lounge up to 150, and the private wine room is ideal for intimate gatherings of up to 24.
  • Private party contact
    Ilda Selamaj: (212) 582-6900
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