Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan Reviews List
Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
Established 1926 Frankie and Johnnie's Steakhouse is located in the former townhouse of John Barrymore. Frankie and Johnnie's Steakhouse has a look that is sleek and uncluttered, with a warmth that is inviting to all its guests. The menu is distinguished with its exceptional quality of USDA certified prime dry-aged beef and a secret blend of spices that season every steak before it hits the grill. VOTED #1 STEAKHOUSE IN NEW YORK BY CITYSEARCH USERS WINE SPECTATOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE INTERNATIONAL STAR DIAMOND AWARD
"My husband and I both had the filet with mushroom cap, asparagus and mashed potatoes. The lobster bisque s melts in your mouth! This service was a little stiff, but the experience on the whole was excellent!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
"Top notch steaks and seafood in comfortable, classic steak house decor and ambiance. Crab cocktail was fresh and plentiful, salmon was perfect and ribeye was something from the Flintstones! Pricey and somewhat unimaginative wine list. Service was excellent -- attentive without being intrusive; courses arrived in timely but not rushed fashion. Very comfortable and unpretentious for a high-end NYC steak house. Highly recommended."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 5 for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
"Don't expect a dinner for two with any of the top entree choices to be inexpensive. Having said that, my husband and I expected to pay a high dollar for steaks and wine. The wait staff was very attentive without being intrusive, FOOD WAS EXCELLENT, ambiance was very good and love the complimentary "anywhere in Mamhattan" limo service. Perfect location for a special occasion or enjoy their lower priced entrees any day of the week. The bar downstairs has a great vibe and attractive menu, which we will be trying - looks like a fun place to end a long day at. Definitely recommend!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 7 for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
"In my reservation I advised it my my boyfriend's birthday and asked for a table near the fireplace. When we arrived a few minutes before our reservation we were immediately seated at the table near the fireplace and at the end they brought a piece of cake with a candle. My boyfriend was surprised as I was bnever alone to tell them it was his brithday. I told him after I advised when I made the reservation. He loved the restaurant. The service and food was great. Melt in your mouth filet mignon and lobster tail. Couldn't have asked for a better experience."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
"We had a party of four and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Everything worked out perfectly. The food selection was great and three of the four entrees were excellent. The one fish special entree however was good but a bit on the bland side. We highly recommend F&J's and would go again anytime."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 13 for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
"Definitely the nicer of the two locations-this one makes the other location look like a run down diner. My husbands steak was bordering on having to send it back, but everything else was really good!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
"My group was recently in NYC for an event at MSG and desired to have a nice dinner prior to the event. There are not many up-scale restaurants within a 15-minute walk of MSG but I consider Frankie & Johnnies Steakhouse to fit the bill. They have a nice steak selection and I also loved the Chilean Sea Bass. Members of our group were all quite satisfied with their Ribeye and Fillet selections. The side dishes were served family style which is nice as it gave everyone options but I would have liked a wider selection to choose from. One cool aspect is this restaurant resides in John Barrymore's former apartment. While we enjoyed dinning in his ornate Study, a story or two about the history from our server would have been a nice touch."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
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Review 21 for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
"We got a free limo service after dinner to our show on Broadway-- this is by far the best value you can get (and it makes the $96 Porterhouse for two so reasonable when you add up this extra!)!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
"If your looking for a very nice ambiance, this is the place to go, however the food was very bland, and overpriced, and the service left ALLOT to be desired. I wouldn't return to this location."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
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Review 23 for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
"Salmon was outstanding, filet as well, sirloin strip, rib-eye mezza mezz. Au gratin potatoes delicious, but the potato pancake is anything but, more like a fried potato dumpling, skip it"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
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Review 26 for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
"Celebrated my son's birthday dinner. Had a lovely dinner. Food was very good, service excellent. They even had a nice piece of birthday cake with a candle unsolicited. The working fireplace in the dining room is nice touch. Will definitely go back."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 27 for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
"This place is great. I will keep coming back again and again. The friends I've brought here loved it. The food, service and ambience is super. Try to get the table in front of the fireplace. It's cozy, romantic and inviting on a cold night."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 30 for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
"My husband and I were in NYC to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary and had dinner at Frankie and Johnnie's. The entire experience was fabulous! The atmosphere, food, service, and ending the night with a limo ride to a Broadway show made our night and trip to NYC a memorable one. We will definitely go back! In fact we both feel that it was one of the best parts of our trip."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
"What a great place: lovely dining room, with an open fire, sympathetic lighting, and a calm cosy atmosphere. Great service and fab food. Up there with the best steaks we've had in London (and we've had quite a few). A bit pricey, but worth it for for something quite a few notches above the usual bar/restaurants around."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 33 for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
"When we arrived the hostess was very sweet and on point she seated us as soon as we walked in no waiting which was great. I requested a seat near the fire place and we were seated directly in front which made the night so much more romantic for my boyfriend and I. The Food was amazing and the drinks were GREAT!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
"Sat by the fireplace and we had the Rib eye for 2 special... The waiter recommended a nice bottle of wine that was nice and helpful.The staff was very attentive."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2009
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 35 for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
"I have had better veal chops for half the price. Wouldn't mind the cost if the meat was top notch - it wasn't. Service was slow and less than the aggresive attentiveness I would expect from a NYC steak house. Very disappointing."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2006
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Review 36 for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
"Food was excellent but my waiter was not very attentive, probably due to it being Valentines Day. I still recommend the restaurant, definitely a romantic place to take a date."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: romantic
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Review 37 for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
"The food was truly incredible especially the filet mignon and the risotto. We were seated immediately when we arrived and our table was next to the fireplace which was quite romantic. The wait staff was extemely attentive and helpful. The owner/manager even came up to us after our meal to check on everything. This is perhaps one of my new favorite spots in New York. Great ambiance. Great food. Wonderful people."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 40 for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
"We had such a great time! Portions are huge so we easily shared everything that we ordered which allowed us to try a number of menu items. The food was delicious and the service was spectacular!"
Dined on 02/11/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 43 for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
"I took my fiance here for his birthday and they were amazing! When I reserved through open table, I put in the comments section that it was his birthday and they remembered without me saying anything to them! The food was also great and the fireplace they had going was a romantic touch. I would definitely come back here."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 44 for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
"Went to Frankie & Johnnie's for Restaurant Week 2013 with a party of 3. We ordered the Crab Cakes and Clams Oreganata for starters. Both dishes were flavorful and delicious. We all ordered the Surf & Turf for our main course. Everyone spoke highly of the steak (6 oz filet mignon) and the shrimp were good as well. The steaks were cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. We also ordered an additional side of Garlic Mashed Potatoes to share. For dessert, we each ordered something different on the RW Menu. We all thought the key lime pie was the best but you can't go wrong with the chocolate lava cake and bread pudding too. The service was attentive and polite. We enjoyed the decor. All in all, it was a great meal and we'd return again!"
Dined on 02/04/2013
2009
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Review 50 for Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan
"I made reservations for 8pm on a Saturday. We arrived on time and were seated immediately. Service was fast and friendly and the food was outstanding. I highly recommend the penne with chicken and broccoli. The portions were perfect and everyone was very satisfied with their meals. I will definitely be returning to Frankie and Johnnie's."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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