The Cecil Steakhouse

Name: The Cecil Steakhouse
Address: 210 W 118th St, New York, NY, United States, 10026
Telephone: (212) 866-1262
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

1552 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Welcome to Cecil Steakhouse!
The Cecil Steakhouse is a modern, upscale haven in Harlem. It is about fully engaging the five senses. You will be in our warm dining room that houses a modern décor of paintings and sculptures.
After dinner and upon reservation you can be brought over to Minton’s Playhouse in a fashion that can only be described as a Goodfellas Moment straight out of the Martin Scorsese movie. To get to Minton’s from The Cecil Steakhouse, you never have to step a foot outside. You will be going through our kitchen, through a privileged area, reserved for those who want the full Cecil and Minton’s experience. As you are guided through the bustle of the kitchen, you will be transported to the most iconic and oldest jazz club in the United States.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 28, 2022

8:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 866-1262

Other options

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 866-1262
Website
http://www.thececilharlem.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Elpidio Escamilla

Location
210 W 118th St, New York, NY 10026
Neighborhood
Harlem
Cross street
Corner of St. Nicholas
Parking details
There are multiple parking garages in the area.Park 117th LLC: 118th Street between St Nicholas and 8th Ave.
Public transit
B/C to 116th street or 2/3 to 116th street
Entertainment
Come sing with us at the Piano Bar in the lounge Sunday & Monday 6:00 pm and Tues, Wednesday & Thursday 7:00 pm ! Join us for jazz brunch for Sundays as well. Visit our sister restaurant next door, Minton's, for live jazz 7 nights a week.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Whole Roasted Chicken$28.00
Marinated Roasted Chicken, Yellow Rice, Pinto Beans, Sweet Plantains, Spicy Green Sauce
Half Roasted Chicken$18.00
Marinated Roasted Chicken, Yellow Rice, Pinto Beans, Sweet Plantains, Spicy Green Sauce
Chicken Parmigiana$24.00
Garlic & Oil Linguine with Mushroom, Pancetta
Chicken Stew$22.00
With Meatballs & Sausage, Yellow Rice, Pinto Beans
Ella & Louise Chicken$21.00
Pan Seared Chicken Cutlet, White Wine Caper Sauce, Roasted Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables

SEAFOOD

Pan Seared Salmon$28.00
White Wine Tomato Caper Sauce, Herbs, Roasted Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables
Pangasious$21.00
Fried Fish Filet, White WIne Tomato Sage Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables
Seafood Delight$28.00
Sauteed Shrimp, Pangasious, Salmon, White Wine Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Bread

MEATS

Skirt Steak$29.00
Angus Beef Steak, Chimichurri Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables
Pork Chops$21.00
Grilled Marinated Pork Chops, Roasted Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables
Meat Loaf$20.00
Beef & Turkey Meat Loaf, Red Wine Tomato Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables

BURGERS

The Cecil Burger$17.00
Lettuce, Tomato, Caramelized Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Pickles, French Fries
Lamb Burger$19.00
Brioche Roll, Goat Cheese, Tzatziki Sauce, Mint Pesto, Lettuce, Caramelized Onions, Truffle Fries
Veggie Burger$19.00
Lettuce, Tomato, Caramelized Onions, Pickles, French Fries

CHICKEN WINGS

1/2 Dozen Traditional Wings$9.00
French Fries, Celery, Carrots, Blue Cheese*
1/2 Dozen Buffalo Wings$9.00
French Fries, Celery, Carrots, Blue Cheese
1/2 Dozen BBQ Wings$9.00
French Fries, Celery, Carrots, Blue Cheese*
1/2 Dozen Teriyaki Wings$9.00
French Fries, Celery, Carrots, Blue Cheese*
1 Dozen Traditional Wings$16.00
French Fries, Celery, Carrots, Blue Cheese*
1 Dozen Buffalo Wings$16.00
French Fries, Celery, Carrots, Blue Cheese*
1 Dozen BBQ Wings$16.00
French Fries, Celery, Carrots, Blue Cheese*
1 Dozen Teriyaki Wings$16.00
French Fries, Celery, Carrots, Blue Cheese*

COMBOS

Family Combo$75.00
1 Whole Roasted Chicken, 1 Pound Meat Loaf, House Salda, Focaccia Bread plus 2 sides of your choice
Party Combo$65.00
18 Chicken Wings, 8 Beef Sliders, 1 pound Mac & Cheese, and 2 Sides of your Choice

SIDE ORDERS

French Fries$6.00
Truffle French Fries$6.00
Mashed Potatoes$6.00
Roasted Potatoes$6.00
Garlic Spinach$6.00
Creamy Spinach$6.00
Mixed Sauteed Vegetables$6.00
Sweet Plantains$6.00
Yellow Rice$6.00
Pinto Beans$6.00
Focaccia Bread$6.00

DESSERTS

Tres Leches$9.00

LIQUOR COCKTAILS

All Cocktails are FROZEN!

Rum Punch
Frozen Cocktail
- 12oz$10.00
- 32oz$25.00
Margarita
Frozen Cocktail
- 12oz$10.00
- 32oz$25.00
Better Than Henny
Cognac based Frozen Cocktail
- 12oz$10.00
- 32oz$25.00
Coconut Nutcracker$10.00
Rum based Frozen Cocktail
Blue Hawaiian Nutcracker$10.00
Vodka based Frozen Cocktail
Hibiscus Nutcracker$10.00
Tequila based Frozen Cocktail

SPARKLING COCKTAILS

Mix at home

Mimosas$25.00
1 Bottle of Champagne & 24oz Orange Juice (Yields 10 Mimosas)
Bellinis$25.00
1 Bottle Of Champagne & 24oz Peach Nectar (Yields 10 Bellinis)

WHITE WINES

by the bottle

Chardonnay, Robert Mondavi$25.00
750ml
Sauvignon Blanc, Kato$25.00
750ml
Pinot Grigio, Barone Fini$25.00
750ml

RED WINES

by the bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi$25.00
750ml
Pinot Noir, Trotamundos$25.00
750ml
Malbec, Barrica 29$25.00
750ml
Merlot, Grayson$25.00
750ml

CHAMPAGNE

by the bottle

Perrier Jouet Brut Champagne$50.00
750ml
Moet Imperial Rose$75.00
750ml
Veuve Dubarry Brut$15.00
750ml

What 1,552 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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Ohgee
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience4
The food is very good but the service is not. Took 20 minutes for a waiter to come to the table. Took 15 minutes to get our drinks. When I asked the food runner for some grated cheese for my pasta dish he looked annoyed. At
L
Ladieyo
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Really nice upscale restaurant in the heart of Harlem with great food and drinks. The art and ambiance of the restaurant is also a beautiful added touch.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall1food2service2ambience1
We had to wait 2 hrs for our food and they completely forgot about us we had to constantly get up and ask about being serviced and it was hectic that day. Personally I would not be coming back to this restaurant. The food was cold.
S
Syd88
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience2
New waiter. Not attentive. Food was cold. Management was very responsive and apologized and took appropriate action.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience3
Love the food! It’s a vibe and great for any type of group gathering. Will definitely eat there again!
TM
TraceyM
San Francisco
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
The food was bland. It needed some seasoning. The service could be better if they understood how to communicate better. I doubt it if I would visit there again.
PH
PedroH
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and wonderfully prepared food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a very good experience everything about it was perfect and the staff really made it memorable for me and my lady for her birthday dinner
DD
DaisyDai
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My 2nd time going. LOVE IT ALL OVER AGAIN! The food is good, but the drinks... YASSSS, you can taste the alcohol, not watered down at all and very very FLAVORFUL
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fashion week event
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience1
Not the Cecil I remember. The overall quality of my experience could have been better. The food wasn’t that great. My order was a little cold and the chicken wasn’t that flavorful. It was way too loud in the restaurant and the furniture was shabby (mismatch chairs throughout the entire dining area). I was hoping for a more relaxing and classy brunch setting. I’m not sure if they’ve changed ownership, but I won’t be returning.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and great vibes the staff is just excellent
SI
SIfoodie44
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We were seeing the flamenco dancers next door. The venue promised us "tapas ". We were happy that we chose Cecil steakhouse for dinner. Excellent food and service. We will be back!
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len126
New York Area
201 reviews
vip
5.0
201 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our second time dining at The Cecil's and it was terrific. Great service, the specialty cocktails were excellent, and the food, especially the ribs and the branzino were superb. Recommend the Cecil's highly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Amazing time for my Birthday 9/4 to 🥰 so much fun, good food the host and DJ was so dope.💃🏽
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Birthday dinner - I had a good experience! I’ll go back to hang out.
AG
AnitaG
Detroit
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazingly good and healthy food. I ate outside. Inside is more of a party atmosphere
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I absolutely love this place. The food is always great but what makes the place even more appealing is the staff. Everyone is great and attentive. The manager is the absolute best. Every time and I mean every time that I have came, you will always see him being great with each and every customer. Makes an appearance at every table just to check up on you. He makes coming a pleasure and those crab cakes and Lamb chops are to die for!!!!!
DD
DaisyDai
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My 1st time there! I loved it! I'm coming back again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun dining experience. Service was excellent, from the host to the busser. Steaks were large & delicious. Cocktails didn't disappoint. Big screen seemed odd at first but when Serena came on it was a welcome feature.
TG
TakishaG
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a great experience and food wad amazing..drinks awesome
N
Nico
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was awesome ! Drinks were on point. Our server was very attentive! I will definitely go back again!!
KK
KKelly
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great service and food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
Waited sometime to be seated instead of being told one minute. The waiter was all over the place. My last experience my waitress was superb attentive. Don’t get me wrong I know Cecil is super busy, but it does feel good when the staff checks in to see if all is okay instead of customers having to flag them down. I will visit again!
AO
AlveraO
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The experience was wonderful, and my husband enjoyed his birthday dinner
CB
CBreeze
New York Area
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
The place was good and the food was very good but the service was a little spotty because the was only one waiter for a whole room of people. overall though this was a god experience.
EG
EduardoG
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated my birthday there, and the drag queen definitely made me feel welcomed. I will come back, and invite more people! (I did notice the decline in attendance, which is sad considering how nice this place was).
MH
MaryH
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience. Definitely on my to NY return list
Y
Yolanda
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food3service3ambience5
Celebrating my husband’s birthday.
NS
NicS
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a fun vibe. The DJ at brunch was sensational. Had a large group from out of town. They all had an amazing time! Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The food and service were top notch. The rum punch and the wings were delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
The experience here was okay. We were seated right away. The restaurant is very nice beautiful paintings, good music. It took a while for us to be seen by a server. We were not given a happy hour menu, I told them it was my birthday and they did nothing. Then they messed up my bill. The meals were very small and the pasta was dry. Overall this is more of a place to grab a drink.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it me and my partner enjoyed the entire please
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall2food5service1ambience2
It was my birthday. Although indicated in the reservation, the server never acknowledged it until told and seemed to forget because he didn’t offer the dessert menu. We were given our check and my friends paid before realizing that they didn’t sing happy birthday to me. Honestly, I had forgotten too. I asked him for a candle and he literally brought over one candle and lit it by my hair. My gf grabbed it because that could have been a disaster. Overall, that server should NEVER be entrusted with a special occasion party. He’s a horrible server and quite frankly, a vibe killer. I wish I could redo him but otherwise the food was amazing.
S
Seshmoney
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
The restaurant used to be a much better quality, fine/higher end dining. The ambiance now is cheesy and cheap, the prices on the menu do not reflect the setting. We left before ordering any food.
l
len126
New York Area
201 reviews
vip
4.0
201 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The Cecil was quite excellent. The menu was varied and the food was terrific. I may have had the best branzino I have ever had and the mussels were terrific as well. The sauces were perfect. They were out of my wife's first choice of baby back ribs but her substitute choice of mac and cheese with an addition of steak pieces and mushrooms was a hit. Great service, too, by Bree. The only negative for us was that the recorded music was a little loud as was the preparations for the later musical performance.
BS
BettyS
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience3
We had 8:45 reservations we were seated promptly but no one came to take our orders abt 20minutes passed I had to wave someone for attention to get our drinks order in. It was a long wait to get drinks, our order in and food. The food was good, music was a lil loud, they had a belly dancing performance which we enjoyed.
HG
HarrisonG
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Father's Day brunch was good! It was a beautiful day in New York and we were able to eat outdoors. I recognize due to staffing issues in businesses all over that the service was not the best. Not enough staff to handle food requests adequately. Once we were served our food, it was excellent! I had avacado toast served with skirt steak that was tender and seasoned. Others in my group had lamb, fish and chicken & waffles....all good! Price not too bad either. Whenever I return to New York I would come back to Cecil's Restaurant in Harlem!
C
Curtis
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall3food1service4ambience4
The atmosphere was nice and the service was acceptable. We enjoyed the belly dancer. Unfortunately, the food was not great. The lobster ravioli tasted a lot like canned ravioli and my guest has the panned seared branzino and she said it tasted extremely fishy. We didn’t complain because the people were so nice.

FAQs

The Cecil Steakhouse does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. The Cecil Steakhouse also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 866-1262.

The Cecil Steakhouse is rated 4.3 stars by 1552 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

Nov 28, 2022

8:00 PM

Booked 2 times today