Empire Steak House- East

Name: Empire Steak House- East
Address: 151 East 50th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10022
Telephone: (212) 582-6900
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.4

4.4

966 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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Empire Steak House on the eastside, showcases two-raised tiers featuring wrap-around booths, and hand-painted dome. The main dining room seats 140+, and is the ultimate location for all your party and dining needs. While Empire"s steaks are acclaimed for its famous dry-aged porterhouse for two, the rest of the vast menu is equally stellar, featuring a wide range of fresh seafood such as 4-to 5-lb lobsters, additionally our 50th street location offers specialty cuts like the Tomahawk, Bone-In Ribeye Steak, Cajun Bone-In Ribeye Steak, Double Cut Rack of Veal and an exclusive Emperors Steak for Two.The eatery offers a highly selective wine list and features many of California's most sought after vintages and over 101 scotches to complement every dish!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
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
(212) 582-6900
Website
http://www.empiresteakhousenyc.com/
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 people, equipped with two full-service bars, a private wine room, state-of-the-art sound systems, and flat-screen televisions. The main floor accommodates up to 300 guests and the second-level lounge accommodates up to 150. The private wine room is perfect for smaller affairs, dinners, and meetings of up to 20 guests.
Private party contact
Ilda & Jordana: (212) 582-6900

Location
151 East 50th Street, New York, NY 10022
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Happy Father's Day !
$109.95 per person
Jun 17 - Jun 19, 2023
Enjoy a spectacular experience with Empire Steak House, To celebrate Father's Day! An incredible 4-course menu: -Appetizer- (Choice of One) = Canadian Bacon, Fried Calamari Baked Clams Soup of the Day, Buffalo mozzarella & Beefsteak Tomatoes -Salad- (Choice of One) = Mixed Greens, Salad Caesar Salad -Main Course- (Choice of One) = Prime New York Strip Steak, Bone- in Ribeye Steak, Filet Mignon, Broiled Salmon, Shrimp Scampi, Chicken Parmigiana, Lobster Ravioli. -Sides- (Choice of One) = Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Broccoli, Creamed Spinach -Desserts- (Choice of One) =Tiramisu Cheesecake, Chocolate Mousse Cake $109.95 Per person EXCLUDES TAX, BEVERAGES, AND GRATUITY Bookings are now open.

Offers

Enjoy the Bar happy hour at Empire Steakhouse East
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Happy hour at Empire Steakhouse. Starts at 4 pm and until 7 pm at the BAR AREA. -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 for more information visit, www.empiresteakhousenyc.com or follow us on insatagram at @empiresteakhousenyc

Popular dishes

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
- 4 Pieces$29.95
Empire's Hot Platter$30.50
Shrimp, Stuffed Mushrooms & Baked Clams
Sesame Seared Tuna$29.50
Served with Special Empire Sauce
Grilled Octopus$29.50
Served with Sautéed Spinach, Cherry peppers, Garlic, capers & Spicy Olive Oil
Empire Crab Cake$29.50
served with Roasted Pepper Sauce
Jumbo Lump Crab Meat Cocktail
- Market Price
Lobster Cocktail
- Market Price
Tuna Tartare$29.95
served with Avocado Cream & Seaweed Salad
Little Neck Clams on the Half Shell
- Half Dozen$17.50
Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell
- Half Dozen$18.50
Seafood Platter
per person-Half Lobster, Jumbo Shrimp, Oysters & Clams
- Market Price
Baked Clams
- Half Dozen$19.95
Fried Calamari$21.95
Sizzling Canadian Bacon$11.95
Extra Thick By The Slice

Soup

French Onion$16.95
Soup of the Day$14.95
Lobster Bisque$21.95

Salads

Choice of homemade dressings: (Vinaigrette, Russian) | Blue Cheese (additional $3.95)

Mixed Green Salad$16.95
Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Parmesan Cheese, Dry Blueberries, Served with Homemade Vinaigrette Dressing
Caesar Salad$17.95
Homemade Dressing
Burrata$20.95
Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Aged Balsamic
Buffalo Mozzarella & Beefsteak Tomatoes
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- (1)$17.95
- (2)$29.95
Hearts of Lettuce$20.95
Cherry Tomatoes, Green Apple, Cucumber, Red Onions & Blue Cheese Dressing
Empire's Salad$26.95
Tomatoes, Red Onions, Bell Peppers, Blue Cheese Dressing, Canadian Bacon & Shrimp

Steaks & Chops

USDA Prime, Dry Aged - In Our Own Aging Box

Porterhouse Steak
- For Two$134.95
- For Three$201.95
- For Four$267.95
Filet Mignon$66.95
Au Poivre Sauce
Prime New York Strip Steak$66.95
Emperors Steak
- For Two$149.95
The Empire Filet
- For Two$129.95
Bone-In Ribeye Steak$75.95
Double Cut Rack of Lamb$65.95
Brown Mint Sauce

American Wagyu Steaks

Snake River Farms

Wagyu Tomahawk Steak
- For Two$255.00
Golden 24 Karat Wagyu Tomahawk Steak
- For Two$495.00

Japanese Steaks

Imported AS grade

Wagyu Rib Eye Steak
- 12oz$320.00
Wagyu Tenderloin
- 10oz$320.00

Seafood

Broiled Chilean Sea Bass$50.95
Served with Creamy Broccoli Puree
Broiled Salmon$40.95
Grilled Branzino$47.95
Whole Mediterranean Bass Served with Garlic, Parsley, Capers & Olive Oil
Seared Sesame Tuna$50.95
Served with Empire Special Sauce
Empire Crab Cakes$47.95
Served with Roasted Peppers Sauce
Grilled Octopus$48.95
served with Sautéed Spinach, Cherry peppers, Garlic, Capers & Spicy Olive Oil
Shrimp Scampi$45.95
sauteed with Garlic, & White Wine Lemony Sauce, over Rice
Lobster Tail
- 14oz$79.95
Surf & Turf$105.95
8oz Filet Mignon & 12oz Lobster Tail
Surf & Turf$67.95
8oz Filet Mignon & 2 Grilled Jumbo Shrimps

Pasta & Poultry

Empire's Seafood Pasta$46.95
Sauteed Calamari, Shrimp, Clams & Fish of the Day in White Wine Tomato Sauce
A Bronx Tail$68.95
Lobster Tail, Clams, Shrimp, in a light Spicy Tomato Sauce, with Homemade Fettuccine
Pappardelle Bolognese$39.95
Homemade Pappardelle pasta in a homemade meat sauce
Lobster Ravioli$40.95
Served in a Pink Brandy Sauce
Chicken Parmigiana$40.95
Served with Pasta
Empire Ragu Pasta$44.95
(Homemade Filet Mignon Ragù sauce sautéed with Rigatoni Pasta)

Potatoes

Empire Home Fries
- For Two$15.95
Steak Fries$13.95
Jumbo Baked Potato$9.95
Mashed Potato$14.95
Mac & Cheese$19.95

Vegetables

Creamed Spinach$15.95
Sautéed Spinach$15.95
Asparagus$17.95
Sautéed or Steamed
Broccoli$15.95
Sautéed or Steamed
Fried Onion Rings$13.95
Sautéed Mushrooms$15.95
Sautéed Peas & Onions$13.95

What 966 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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WillB
Canberra
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible experience. We're from Australia, are steak connoisseurs and were blown away by the food, service and the ambience. Would recommend this unique experience to anyone.
KP
KevinP
Atlantic City
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
Yelp recommended this very highly. I've only been to one other steak house in the city and it was amazing steak and food with poor setting. So we wanted something with a nicer atmosphere because we were bringing family. The wait staff were all fantastic. Great service, very informative and polite. Can't say enough about them! Food. The bread was probably top 3 of the fluffiest I've EVER had. Very tasty and warm, could have used more butter with it. The appetizers we ordered were fried calamari, and we each had a salad. All great! Main courses were a mix of steaks and lamb. I myself received the Porterhouse, which normally when it says for 2... means it's just a bit larger. No, this was huge. Sadly, it was not flavourful at all. Both my wife and I agreed that our steaks were not seasoned or were done very, very lightly. Dessert was on the house, as it was a birthday. Tiramisu, cheese cake, and chocolate mousse cake. Easily the best part of the meal, who their baker is... top notch! Overall, I can't bring myself to rate it any higher than a 3 and probably won't return here anytime in the near future.
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on May 23, 2023Dear Kevin, Thank you for choosing to dine at our establishment and taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are glad that you enjoyed the ambiance and service! However, we are truly sorry to hear that our food did not meet your expectations. We do want to assure you that our priority is serving the highest quality food and providing unparalleled service. We hope you will give us another chance so we can make it right. Kindest Regards, Empire Steakhouse
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Uppereastsider
New York Area
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Caesar salad hot sampler porterhouse for 4 empire potatoes creamed spinach dream dinner was delicious.
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on May 23, 2023Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to dine with us, and for taking the time of sharing this great review! Here at Empire Steak House, we pay great attention to detail, to ensure all our guests have a wonderful dining experience. We are glad to hear that both our food and hospitality service meet your expectations. We would love to see you again. Kindest Regards, Empire Steak House Management.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service! Thank you for everything. Will be back for sure.
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on May 23, 2023Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to dine with us and taking the time to share this amazing review! We are truly delighted to hear your kind words. we appreciate your review, and we are so happy that you enjoyed both our food and service and that your dining experience was fantastic! We hope to see you soon for more delicious food. Kindly, Empire Steak House Management.
D
Diegole
Miami
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was more than wonderful! The ambiance, service, food and wine were outstanding. Our family from Italy came to visit and there could not have been a better place to take them to enjoy good food and be treated exceptionally! Last but not least servers and manager are all great fans of Napoli soccer
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on May 23, 2023Dear Diego, Thank you for choosing to dine with us and taking the time to leave us a review! We appreciate the kind words and feedback, as they allow us to better ourselves for future dinners. Hearing about your experience makes us delighted, as our true mantra is to cater a wonderful dining experience that becomes a memorable staple of what it is to dine at one of the Best Steak houses in NYC. We look forward to your next visit. Kindly, Empire Steak House Management.
FK
FKubo
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The medium-rare porter house was just wondeful and my guests from Japan were so happy to enjoy it. We appreciate Dino's excellent service at the table.
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on May 23, 2023Dear Guest, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for dining with us and sharing your experience through this great review! Here at Empire Steak House, we take great pride in providing top-notch service and exquisite food, with our specialty being Dry-Aged steaks. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed your dining and service experience and that our food and hospitality met your expectations. We hope to see you soon! Kindly, Empire Steak House Management
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the restaurant. The atmosphere and service is amazing.
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on May 23, 2023Dear guest, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for dining with us and sharing your experience through this heartwarming feedback! Here at Empire Steak House, we take great pride in providing top-notch service and food, with our specialty being steaks. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed your dining and service experience and that our food and hospitality met your expectations. We hope to see you soon! Kindest Regards, Empire Steak House Management.
M
Monacaro
New York Area
99 reviews
vip
4.0
99 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Nice setting, very good porterhouse, meat really juicy and perfectly cooked. Interesting wine list. Service can be improved, we had a bottle of Pinot noir, our waiter put the wine on the white tablecloth when filling our glasses and same with the meat and didn’t care about it…
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on May 8, 2023Dear Monacaro, Thank you for choosing to dine with us and for taking the time to share this review. We are so glad that you had an amazing dining experience with your friends at our restaurant. We appreciate the kind words, immensely. You can rest assured that your feedback will be incorporated in our daily meetings to improve ourselves. We appreciate your patronage and time. Hope to see you soon. Kindly, Empire Steak House Management.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was amazing the manager was awesome and so nice ! Good food ! Amazing steak!
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on April 24, 2023Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to dine with us and taking the time to leave us a review! We appreciate the kind words and feedback, as they allow us to better ourselves for future dinners. Hearing about your experience makes us delighted, as our true mantra is to cater a wonderful dining experience that becomes a memorable staple of what it is to dine at one of the Best Steak houses in NYC. We look forward to your next visit. Kindly, Empire Steak House Management.
FE
FeliciaE
Las Vegas
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
The restaurant was beautiful, old world. The meat was cooked perfectly and delicious. We just felt the waiters were too overly attentive and made it feel uncomfortable.
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on May 8, 2023Dear Felicia, Thank you for choosing to dine with us and for taking the time to share this review. We are so glad that you had an amazing dining experience with your friends at our restaurant. We appreciate the kind words, immensely. You can rest assured that your feedback will be incorporated in our daily meetings to improve ourselves. We appreciate your patronage and time. Hope to see you soon. Kindly, Empire Steak House Management.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect place to get the best food and service ! I am brazilian, and I will tell you ! The best beef in NYC ! All the people is Very friendly and helpful ! I love this place ! i went twice in the same week !
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on April 13, 2023Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to dine with us and taking the time to leave us a review! We appreciate the kind words and feedback, as they allow us to better ourselves for future dinners. Hearing about your experience makes us delighted, as our true mantra is to cater a wonderful dining experience that becomes a memorable staple of what it is to dine at one of the Best Steak houses in NYC. We look forward to your next visit. Kindly, Empire Steak House Management.
JC
JoeC
Atlanta Metro
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Professional service from the moment we walked in to the time we left.
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on April 13, 2023Dear Joe, Thank you for choosing to dine with us and taking the time to share this amazing review! We are truly delighted to hear your kind words. we appreciate your review, and we are so happy that you enjoyed both our food and service and that your dining experience was fantastic! We hope to see you soon for more delicious food. Kindly, Empire Steak House Management.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service was great. Did not expect this to be the type of place that sings happy birthday to guest it happened 2 times while we were dining made it a bit noisy.
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on April 12, 2023Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to dine with us, and for taking the time of sharing this great review! Here at Empire Steak House, we pay great attention to detail, to ensure all our guests have a wonderful dining experience. We are glad to hear that both our food and hospitality service meet your expectations. We would love to see you again. Kindest Regards, Empire Steak House Management.
PF
PatrickF
New York Area
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent NY Steakhouse! Will definitely come back. Thank you
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on March 31, 2023Dear Patrick, Thank you for choosing to dine with us and taking the time to leave us a review! We appreciate the kind words and feedback, as they allow us to better ourselves for future dinners. Hearing about your experience makes us delighted, as our true mantra is to cater a wonderful dining experience that becomes a memorable staple of what it is to dine at one of the Best Steak houses in NYC. We look forward to your next visit. Kindly, Empire Steak House Management.
CM
ConnieM
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
NYC trip with my Grandchildren - great food-service-atmosphere. Definitely will recommend and will return on our next trip.
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on March 31, 2023Dear Connie, Thank you for choosing to dine with us, and for taking the time of sharing this great review! Here at Empire Steak House, we pay great attention to detail, to ensure all our guests have a wonderful dining experience. We are glad to hear that both our food and hospitality service meet your expectations. We would love to see you again. Kindest Regards, Empire Steak House Management.
B
Bunnay37
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dino and the whole staff are fantastic. I go with family every few months and the service and food are always top notch. 💯
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on March 24, 2023Dear Bunnay, Thank you for choosing to dine with us and taking the time to share this amazing review! We are truly delighted to hear your kind words. we appreciate your review, and we are so happy that you enjoyed both our food and service and that your dining experience was fantastic! We hope to see you soon for more delicious food. Kindly, Empire Steak House Management.
RM
RafaelM
Baltimore
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience3
The quality of the food and the meat was very good,but service was not good.
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on March 31, 2023Dear Rafael, Thank you for choosing our restaurant and for taking the time of sharing your review. We are deeply sorry to hear about your experience, as what you describe is not only far from what strive for, but also really uncommon based on all the feedback we receive from our guests. You can rest assured we will take this feedback into serious consideration throughout our daily meetings, we hope you visit us again! We would love to provide you with a better experience. -Empire Steak House
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Belinda
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome experience our waiter Dino was very helpful with our party the whole night will definitely go back again the food was great and very filling
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on March 24, 2023Dear Belinda, Thank you for choosing to dine with us and taking the time to share this amazing review! We are truly delighted to hear your kind words. we appreciate your review, and we are so happy that you enjoyed both our food and service and that your dining experience was fantastic! We hope to see you soon for more delicious food. Kindly, Empire Steak House Management.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience3
The service was spotty at best, hostesses were rude and judgmental. We waited 1.5 hrs for our food for 4 people which included 2 steaks, a lobster ravioli and a French onion soup….1.5 hrs…..insane. Unfortunately this experience will not allow me to return.
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on March 24, 2023Dear guest, Thank you for choosing our restaurant and for taking the time of sharing your review. We are deeply sorry to hear about your experience, as what you describe is not only far from what strive for, but also really uncommon based on all the feedback we receive from our guests. We would love to have more information on your reservation (date, time, name) so we can look further into the matter with our staff. Kindest regards, Empire Steak House
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great! The workers are friendly and the manager was definitely a great host! The food was great! Definitely recommend this restaurant to others
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on March 24, 2023Dear guest, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for dining with us and sharing your experience through this heartwarming feedback! Here at Empire Steak House, we take great pride in providing top-notch service and food, with our specialty being steaks. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed your dining and service experience and that our food and hospitality met your expectations. We hope to see you soon! Kindest Regards, Empire Steak House Management.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome evening. Will return again! Service and food outstanding!
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on May 8, 2023Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to dine with us, and for taking the time of sharing this great review! Here at Empire Steak House, we pay great attention to detail, to ensure all our guests have a wonderful dining experience. We are glad to hear that both our food and hospitality service meet your expectations. We would love to see you again. Kindest Regards, Empire Steak House Management.
KL
KeedyL
Houston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional Restaurant and the service was on point from everyone.
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on May 23, 2023Dear Keedy, Thank you for choosing Empire Steak House to celebrate such a special occasion and for sharing your amazing review with us! It’s delightful to hear our food and service met your expectations. Thank you for the support and kind words, we truly appreciate them. We hope to see you again soon for more delicious food and amazing service. Kindest regards, Empire Steak House Management.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a great experience will definitely be coming back again
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on February 22, 2023Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing Empire Steak House to celebrate such a special occasion and for sharing your amazing review with us! It’s delightful to hear our food and service met your expectations. Thank you for the support and kind words, we truly appreciate them. We hope to see you again soon for more delicious food and amazing service. Kindest regards, Empire Steak House Management.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As soon as we walked in we loved the scenery and the chandelier. The wait for our food was a little while but we understood it was a busy night. Waiter was super nice and paid attention to our needs.
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on February 22, 2023Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to dine with us and for taking the time to share this review. We are so glad that you had an amazing dining experience with your friends at our restaurant. We appreciate the kind words, immensely. You can rest assured that your feedback will be incorporated in our daily meetings to improve ourselves. We appreciate your patronage and time. Hope to see you soon. Kindly, Empire Steak House Management.
CA
CarolA
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
We had an amazing meal. Been over 20 years that I had stepped foot into that building that was One51 nightclub back then and it still looked beautiful. The food was excellent, the service of our server Elanis and her teammate Dino was superb. Definitely will return and they made for a very special evening with my mom and aunt. 10/10 experience!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very beautiful loved it and the steak to die for so was my lobster Mac and cheese
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on February 22, 2023Dear Guest, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for dining with us and sharing your experience through this great review! Here at Empire Steak House, we take great pride in providing top-notch service and exquisite food, with our specialty being Dry-Aged steaks & seafood. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed your dining and service experience and that our food and hospitality met your expectations. We hope to see you soon! Kindly, Empire Steak House Management
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall1food5service1ambience3
We had a 9:45pm reservation that we made a deposit on for $80 and we still had to make a line for an hour in order to get our table. We told them we had a reservation and they said we still had to wait in line, all the people in the line also had a reservation. Food was good. Drinks were not so good except for the margarita. There was a line of about 30 people that also had reservations and we all had to wait in line. My $80 deposit has not been credited back to my card, and it was not applied to my check at the time of dinner. The bartenders were slow and you had to struggle to get their attention to order a drink. Only the blonde bartender knew most of the drinks that were being ordered unlike her other two bartenders that kept asking her how to make the drinks. When you tried to get their attention, and you finally could order s drink, they would seemed bothered and then that would speak what sounded Russian or Armenian and then laugh. Our fried calamari appetizer was quick and was good, the food was slow…very slow. I ordered a medium well steak which was very good, seemed good quality and cooked very good, tasted great. Wife ordered Lobster Ravioli which was really good as well, great lobster taste, great taste and texture on the pasta and sauce. Overall great food, bad drinks(except margarita), slow service, very overbooked, and don’t leave a deposit because they have yet to refund me anything or apply it to the check. Might be good for regular night, but not for special occasions.
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on February 16, 2023Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to dine with us and for taking the time to share this feedback with us. While we would like to thank you for your kind words towards our food, we can definitely see how this experience was hindered behind the long wait time. We appreciate your patronage and patience for this busy day. Unfortunately, we had to delay reservations at check in due to last minute inconveniences and tables exceeding their seating time...
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience4
My reservation was at 9:45 and didn’t get seated until after 11pm
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on February 16, 2023Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to dine with us and for taking the time to share this feedback with us. We can definitely see how this experience was hindered by the long wait time. We appreciate your patronage and patience on this busy day. Unfortunately, we had to delay reservations at check-in due to last-minute inconveniences and tables exceeding their seating time. you can rest assured this will not be the situation on your next visit, we would love to see you again! Kindly, ESH MGMT.
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Joseph
Cleveland
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience1
Our wait here was unreal for having a reservation…..
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on February 16, 2023Dear Joseph, Thank you for choosing to dine with us and for taking the time to share this feedback with us. We can definitely see how this experience was hindered by the long wait time. We appreciate your patronage and patience on this busy day. Unfortunately, we had to delay reservations at check-in due to last-minute inconveniences and tables exceeding their seating time. you can rest assured this will not be the situation on your next visit, we would love to see you again! Kindly, ESH MGMT.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and the environment was peaceful and romantic I will be coming back again worth the money . So fancy and elegant perfect for pictures .
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on February 22, 2023Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to dine with us, and for taking the time of sharing this great review! Here at Empire Steak House, we pay great attention to detail, to ensure all our guest have a wonderful dinner experience. We are glad to hear that both our food and hospitality service meet your expectations. We would love to see you again. Kindest Regards, Empire Steak House Management.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
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Made a reservation for 8:45pm, despite being there 15 minutes early we didn’t get seated until 9:20pm, they took our order at 9:37pm & food didn’t come out until closer to 10:15pm. Very disappointed with the quality of service they had going on. Food was good, price was reasonable for what it is. But man was I disappointed with their manger on duty during Valentine’s Day. He said when asked why we were seated so late “ when someone goes to the doctor and sit there and wait for hours to be checked in no one says anything but when you go to a restaurant, everyone wants to complain.” I would understand if going to the hospital was a luxury but it’s not. To top it off, we got charged $80 just to make the reservation which said that it was going to be applied towards the bill, well guess what? It did not. I have two different transactions, one is $80 & the other one is for the amount we spent inside. Still waiting to be refunded. I would not recommend this place, it was my first time in NYC & heard good things about this place but definitely not the service or experience I thought my girlfriend & I would have.
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MichaelO
New England
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Tomahawks was completely brunt and tasted terrible
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on February 16, 2023Dear Michael, Thank you for choosing to dine with us and taking the time to leave a review. We sincerely feel sorry for this experience, as what you describe is so far from the regular feedback we receive from our customers. We would like to kindly assure you that we only serve the highest quality cuts, we dry age them in-house and hand cut them to cook them to the perfect temperature, even when things like this happen, our on-site managers, are more than happy in assisting or fixing any...
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OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valentine’s Day Dinner
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on February 16, 2023Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing Empire Steak House to celebrate such a special occasion and for sharing your amazing review with us! It’s delightful to hear our food and service met your expectations. Thank you for the support and kind words, we truly appreciate them. We hope to see you again soon for more delicious food and amazing service. Kindest regards, Empire Steak House Management.
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DanaB
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
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It was a great experience from a he greeting, waiter, time, food and bill. This restaurant can meet all of your dining needs. A romantic dinner, business or friends night out, you will be pleased. The west side location might be a little more busier than the east side. You will enjoy either one.
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on February 16, 2023Dear Dana, Thank you for choosing to dine with us, and for taking the time of sharing this amazing review! Here at Empire Steak House, we pay great attention to detail, to ensure all our guests have a wonderful dining experience. We are glad to hear that both our food and hospitality service meet your expectations. We appreciate your patronage and kind words. We hope to see you again for another unforgettable experience. Kindest Regards, Empire Steak House Management.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
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Overall, the restaurant was appealing to the eye and had a nice ambiance, but the service was terrible. Our server didn’t even introduce himself to us and completely neglected our table the entire night. We were only able to order one round of drinks because he completely avoided eye contact with us anytime he was in our vicinity and did not come by once to check in on us and ask how the food was, if there was anything we needed, etc. The only time he asked the table if we needed anything was when he was dropping something off (like appetizers) and before you could finish your sentence he was already walking away, leaving us unable to finish asking for anything else like water or another drink. Another table seated behind us that had arrived a good 35 minutes after us and was a party of 6 (us a party of 8) and somehow received all of their items before us, including bread and butter as a starter; after they received theirs we had to essentially yell at our server to get his attention and ask for the our table’s bread and butter. The service was super slow and the food took over an hour to come out and yet again the table behind us got their main course first despite arriving after us. The food was mediocre at best and we were unable to ask for items like salt/pepper, more water, etc. due to the server’s neglect of our table. By the end of the meal, we had spent close to 3 hours seated and had to ask for our desert to be packed up and for the check or we’d probably be waiting another hour for everything. Most likely will not be returning to this location.
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on February 16, 2023Dear Guest, thank you for choosing to dine with us and for taking the time to share this feedback as well. We would like to mention that we welcome feedback 100% as it allows us to better ourselves for next visits. We can not help to feel sorry as for what you describe is not only far from what we strive for but also provide for our guest, to better assists this feedback, would you mind telling us your reservation name, date and time ? this will allow us to review this with our staff. Kindly ESH
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our server Dino was amazing! Thanks for a great experience.
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on February 16, 2023Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing Empire Steak House to celebrate such a special occasion and for sharing your amazing review with us! It’s delightful to hear our food and service met your expectations. Thank you for the support and kind words, we truly appreciate them. We hope to see you again soon for more delicious food and amazing service. Kindest regards, Empire Steak House Management.
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ALLYSONF
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Empire never disappoints! My go-to place definitely during Restaurant Weeks. This is a steakhouse that does not charge a supplement for steak during RW. They have a varied menu for RW so it is a good choice for carnivores and vegetarians. They have added oysters on the half shell to the appetizer choices. The briny Blue Points were excellent! The filet was expertly prepared medium rare as always. The $60 RW dinner menu was well worth the money. They also had a RW special wine for $49 a bottle. I happily eat at both the East Side and West Side locations outside of RW. The service is ALWAYS impeccable…attentive without being intrusive. A totally enjoyable dining experience every time.
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on February 16, 2023Dear Allyson, Thank you for choosing to dine with us and taking the time to share this amazing review! We are truly delighted to hear your kind words. we appreciate your review, and we are so happy that you enjoyed both our food and service, and that your dining experience was fantastic! We hope to see you soon for more delicious food. Kindly, Empire Steak House Management.
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EricJ
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful decor, excellent servive, spectacular food! We will be back often!
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on February 16, 2023Dear Eric, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for dining with us and sharing your experience through this great review! Here at Empire Steak House, we take great pride in providing top-notch service and exquisite food, with our specialty being Dry-Aged steaks perfectly cooked! We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed your dining and service experience and that our food and hospitality met your expectations. We hope to see you soon! Kindly, Empire Steak House Management
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OpenTable Diner
E. Tennessee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Traveling to NY on business.
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on February 16, 2023Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to dine with us and taking the time to leave us a review! We appreciate the kind words and feedback, as they allow us to better ourselves for future dinners. Hearing about your experience makes us delighted, as our true mantra is to cater a wonderful dining experience that becomes a memorable staple of what it is to dine at one of the Best Steak houses in NYC. We look forward to your next visit. Kindly, Empire Steak House Management.
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LaurenD
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
I visited for restaurant week and was kindly greeted at the door by the hostess. Management checked on my several times and my server, Abrijan (excuse any misspelling), was attentive and kind.
Empire Steak House- EastResponded on February 7, 2023Dear Lauren, Thank you for choosing to dine with us and taking the time to share this amazing review! We are truly delighted to hear your kind words. we appreciate your review, and we are so happy that you enjoyed both our food and service, and that your dining experience was fantastic! We hope to see you soon for more delicious food. Kindly, Empire Steak House Management.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

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Empire Steak House- East is rated 4.4 stars by 966 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.