Knickerbocker Bar and Grill

Name: Knickerbocker Bar and Grill
Address: 33 University Place, New York, NY, United States, 10003
Telephone: (212) 228-8490
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2328 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

We are Open for Thanksgiving, see site for special menu and hours, but at this time please call for reservation availability.
"The place where New Yorkers eat"
Knickerbocker is known for its great Jazz and its 28 oz. T- Bone Steaks and is a favorite among many celebrities including F. Murray Abraham, Chris Noth and Alec Baldwin. Racheal Ray listed us in her "NYC Favorites" and has praised our Shrimp Cocktail, Creamed Spinach, and of course our T- Bone Steaks.
The word "Knickerbocker" itself, says "New York". Upon entering, you’ll know you're in the Village. Its wood paneled walls sport rare turn of the century posters and original caricatures by Al Hirschfeld. Large leather booths line the walls and brass rails accent the 100 year old marble bar, where Charles Lindbergh signed his Trans Atlantic contract.
We have survived the times by using the freshest ingredients from local markets, and offering good solid value and quality.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 9, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 228-8490
Website
http://www.knickerbockerbarandgrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Clara O'Marde
Catering
We can cater a party to fit your needs.
Private party facilities
We would close the restaurant for a Saturday afternoon Party 12-4 PM.Party from 100-125 guests. Buffet or Sit Down option.
Private party contact
Ron D'Allegro: (212) 228-8490

Location
33 University Place, New York, NY 10003
Neighborhood
Greenwich Village
Cross street
9th Street
Parking details
Parking on the street is usually easy to find. The meters finish at 7:00pm, and the other street parking is available after 6:00pm. There are parking lots on the approach to the restaurant on 9th street or 8th street.
Public transit
The 6 train at Astor place, or the R & N to 8th street are just a block away. Other stations like Union Square & West 4th street are just a short walk away and have most train lines.
Entertainment
Knickerbocker has had "Live Jazz" since the days when the village had "Live Jazz". Harry Connick Jr. got his start here, back in the late 80"s. Names like Junior Mance, Bucky Pizzarelli and Ben Wolf now show up on our schedule.We have live jazz on Friday & Saturday nights, starting at 9:45pm till 2:00am. There is a small $3.50 cover charge at the tables after 10:15 pm, or just stop in at the bar for a drink, with no cover.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Thanksgiving 2024
$80.00 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
Thanksgiving Pre Fix OUR OFFICIAL MENU WILL BE POSTED, Nov 1, 2024, Please wait until then to make your reservation. Check our Website for details. We are "Only" Serving our Holiday Pre Fix Menu, with set seating times. Holiday Soup or Salad, optional Shrimp cocktail (supp), Lobster bisque (supp) Homemade Corn Bread, Entrees (complete plates) Turkey, stuffing, yams, brussel sprouts, cranberry sauce Eggplant Lasagna, Braised Lamb Shank, polenta, baby carrots Crusted Salmon, shaved brussel sprouts, chive beurre blanc T Bone option Avail (supp) Dessert Apple Bread Pudding, creme anglaise Pumpkin Pie, whipped cream We also have Family Style Turkey TAKE OUT, Turkey Feast, Complete Dinner for 6-8 people (Whole Turkey) $500

Popular dishes

French Onion Soup$13.75
gratinée of provolone, muenster, herb crouton
Knickerbocker Caviar Pie$19.50
micro greens, toast points
Lobster Bisque$19.75
jumbo shrimp, cognac whipped cream, chives
House-Smoked Atlantic Salmon$17.50
potato latke, dill créme fraiche
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$17.95
corn relish, pickled ginger tartar sauce
Classic Gulf Shrimp Cocktail$17.50
Knick cocktail sauce
Caesar Salad Wedge$13.95
anchovies, parmesan, toasted croutons
Field Green Salad$12.95
tomatoes, onions, white balsamic vinaigrette
Farro Salad$16.50
grilled vegetables, arugula, lemon vinaigrette
Iceberg & Bleu$16.50
walnuts, bacon, tomatoes, bleu cheese dressing, crispy onions
Frisée Salad$16.50
Benton's smoked bacon, roasted garlic, crumbled bleu cheese

Mains

Knickerbocker 9oz$24.00
House Blend Burger, cheese or bacon, fries, and field greens
B.B.Q. St Louis Ribs$31.00
mom's coleslaw, french fries
Grilled Chicken Paillard$29.50
fingerling potato, frisée, pearl onions, dijon vin.
Roasted Giannone Chicken$32.00
butternut squash, dried cherries, rosemary butter
Braised Boneless Short Ribs of Beef$37.00
baby root vegetables
Steak Frites$39.00
NY shell steak, field greens, crispy fries, truffle butter
Cast Iron Shrimp Scampi Focaccio$29.00
Sautéed Atlantic Salmon$35.00
farro, kale, roasted red pepper coulis
Asian Spice Crusted Tuna$36.00
jasmine rice, baby carrots, miso glaze

House Made Pasta

Gluten Free Pasta available upon request

Spaghetti$25.50
plum tomato, basil, parmesan
Fettuccine with Italian Sausage Bolognese$29.00
arugula, pecorino
Linguini with Shrimp$29.50
oven roasted tomato, capers, basil

Steaks & Chops

All served with fried, mashed, baked potato or our Special creamed spinach

12 oz Marinated Skirt Steak$39.00
8 oz Petit Filet$39.00
16 oz 21 Day Aged Boneless Shell Steak$45.00
12 oz Filet Mignon$47.00
48 oz Black Angus Long Bone Rib Eye$120.00

A La Carte Sauces

Chimichurri
Truffle Butter

Sides

$9.50 ($4.95 substitution charge)

Fingerling Potatoes
Rosemary, Garlic Confit
Truffle Mashed Potato
Shaved Truffles
Sautéed Mushrooms
Truffle Oil
Sautéed Spinach
garlic
Truffle Bleu Cheese Fries
add'l $3.95 supp

What 2,328 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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2,328 Reviews

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Chrystal
New York City
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Craig was great! Will ask for him again for the next time. Food is so delicious and you can actually talk!! Look forward to going again!’
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patty
New York City
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Overall our experience at Knickerbocker was a good one. We had Lance as a waiter and he was very attentive to our table. Food was flavorful.
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Ronnie
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere. 5pm seating opened on time and ready to serve. Everyone was pleasant. Waiters well knowledgeable about menu and winei list. The wine suggestion was an excelkent choice to pair with our meal. Food came out hot, and presented with class.
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Luc
Montreal
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food, good service, well located, various plate
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FionaB
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was superb! My only request is that they re-think their doggie bag boxing and bagging! It would be so much classier and appealing if a to go box (like the ones at Whole Foods) in paper was utilized and oh gee get rid of the plastic bag - a nice brown paper bag would do the trick! The Knick as we affectionately refer to one of our favorites (for 35 years) is an icon of NYC ! Don’t skimp out on the leftover aspect!
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Robert
New York City
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've been to Knickerbocker many times in the past 10 years. I think that says it all.
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Valerie
New York City
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are regulars at this point. We keep coming back for the t-bone and large wine pours. Oh and the Nick is terrific and we love Colin, too
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Kim
New York City
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. Bartenders are always on the ball, enjoyed leisurely cocktails before dinner, thankfully bar was fairly quiet. Caviar pie is a favorite & T-bone is a must here! Waitress (Maria) was equally excellent and patient as we ordered appetizers and waited for our last guest arrive. Highly recommend the chocolate soufflé for dessert, definitely large enough for multiple people to share.
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Michael
New York City
42 reviews
vip
3.0
42 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I and my wife have been to Knickerbocker many times and last evening we were there with my sister and her husband, who had come in from out of town for the weekend. Knickerbocker has been a standby for a good meal but maybe last evening was a bad night for the kitchen. Dinner was not definitely not up to par. We went the standard route, T-bones, and iceberg wedges plus accoutrement. The wedge salads were simply not good and gave a poor introduction to the meal. There was nary a chunk of blue cheese in sight while a thin and runny gruel of a dressing coated the lettuce. The bacon just sat on the side of the plate in shriveled strips. My wife kept saying “What happened to the wedges?” The T-bones were good but not great while the sauteed mushrooms had been made with a heavy dose of truffle oil. Not good. It dominated whatever flavor the steaks had to give. A lack of moderation also affected the sauteed spinach which was heavily dosed with garlic, making unfound the milder taste of the spinach. The fries and onion rings were well made and the service, as usual, prompt and engaging. I did notice that the server did not ask us how the meal was. Some unhappiness was likely apparent.
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Klaus
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good food for a reasonable price. It´s a unique Restaurant, the staff ist very friendly and helpful
Knickerbocker Bar and GrillResponded on August 17, 2024
Thank you for a great review, and your patronage Ron D.
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FAQs

Knickerbocker Bar and Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 228-8490.

Knickerbocker Bar and Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 2328 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 9, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Knickerbocker Bar and Grill

33 University Place, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

Cross street
9th Street
Neighborhood
Greenwich Village
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking on the street is usually easy to find. The meters finish at 7:00pm, and the other street parking is available after 6:00pm. There are parking lots on the approach to the restaurant on 9th street or 8th street.
Public transit
The 6 train at Astor place, or the R & N to 8th street are just a block away. Other stations like Union Square & West 4th street are just a short walk away and have most train lines.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Clara O'Marde
Entertainment
Knickerbocker has had "Live Jazz" since the days when the village had "Live Jazz". Harry Connick Jr. got his start here, back in the late 80"s. Names like Junior Mance, Bucky Pizzarelli and Ben Wolf now show up on our schedule.We have live jazz on Friday & Saturday nights, starting at 9:45pm till 2:00am. There is a small $3.50 cover charge at the tables after 10:15 pm, or just stop in at the bar for a drink, with no cover.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.knickerbockerbarandgrill.com/
Phone number
(212) 228-8490
Catering
We can cater a party to fit your needs.
Private party facilities
We would close the restaurant for a Saturday afternoon Party 12-4 PM.Party from 100-125 guests. Buffet or Sit Down option.
Private party contact
Ron D'Allegro: (212) 228-8490

Knickerbocker Bar and Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Thanksgiving 2024

12 oz Filet Mignon

Steak Frites

Chocolate Soufflé for Two

Featured Items

Chocolate Soufflé for Two$19.50

Knickerbocker's Famous T-Bone Steaks

Starters

French Onion Soup$13.75

Knickerbocker Caviar Pie$19.50

Lobster Bisque$19.75

House-Smoked Atlantic Salmon$17.50

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$17.95

Classic Gulf Shrimp Cocktail$17.50

Caesar Salad Wedge$13.95

Field Green Salad$12.95

Farro Salad$16.50

Iceberg & Bleu$16.50

Frisée Salad$16.50

Mains

Knickerbocker 9oz$24.00

B.B.Q. St Louis Ribs$31.00

Grilled Chicken Paillard$29.50

Roasted Giannone Chicken$32.00

Braised Boneless Short Ribs of Beef$37.00

Steak Frites$39.00

Cast Iron Shrimp Scampi Focaccio$29.00

Sautéed Atlantic Salmon$35.00

Asian Spice Crusted Tuna$36.00

House Made Pasta

Spaghetti$25.50

Fettuccine with Italian Sausage Bolognese$29.00

Linguini with Shrimp$29.50

Steaks & Chops

12 oz Marinated Skirt Steak$39.00

8 oz Petit Filet$39.00

16 oz 21 Day Aged Boneless Shell Steak$45.00

12 oz Filet Mignon$47.00

48 oz Black Angus Long Bone Rib Eye$120.00

A La Carte Sauces

Chimichurri

Truffle Butter

Sides

Fingerling Potatoes

Truffle Mashed Potato

Sautéed Mushrooms

Sautéed Spinach

Truffle Bleu Cheese Fries

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Knickerbocker Bar and Grill offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Knickerbocker Bar and Grill restaurant rated?

Is Knickerbocker Bar and Grill currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information