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Sparks Steak House
Sparks Steak House was opened in 1966 by Michael and Pasquale Cetta, hence the logo 'Cetta Brothers Steak Masters'. The restaurant is still a family owned and operated business and is located in midtown Manhattan, a five minute walk from Grand Central Station and The United Nations.
The restaurant is well known for excellent steaks, seafood, fresh vegetables and satisfying salads. And of course, the huge wine list.
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The restaurant is well known for excellent steaks, seafood, fresh vegetables and satisfying salads. And of course, the huge wine list.
87 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 87 reviews
5 stars
(28)
4 stars
(35)
3 stars
(16)
2 stars
(8)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- notable wine list(52)
- special occasion(40)
- good for groups(39)
- fit for foodies(21)
- neighborhood gem(12)
- hot spot(10)
Sparks Steak House Reviews List
Review 1 for Sparks Steak House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Steak and wine were great. Appetizers were weak"
Dined on 5/14/2013
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Review 2 for Sparks Steak House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Quintessential NY steak house. Portions were industrial size which, to me, is a turn off but for true carnivors, this is the real deal. Service and ambiance were excellent ."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 3 for Sparks Steak House
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food - ridiculously overpriced
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nothing special here- just another of many steak houses in NYC.
The food and service was fine, but again nothing note able or exceptional.
The food and service was fine, but again nothing note able or exceptional.
Far to expensive in relation to what they offer. Many many better steaks to be had, by far...
Overall a disappointment."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 4 for Sparks Steak House
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Touristy
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"At least when we went, Sparks seemed very touristy which surprised us."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Sparks Steak House
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food ok. Service poor.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"There are too many options with better good and substantially better service. Pass this one by. Service was unacceptable. The place was at best 2/3s full. Asked for an additional drink only once. Waited 18 minutes to be asked about dessert coffee. Waited 16 minutes for check."
Dined on 5/06/2013
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Review 6 for Sparks Steak House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
YUM YUM!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I try to go to Sparks on every trip to NYC. This meal was no exception. It was wonderful as usual. I've tried many steak restaurants in NYC and this one is the BEST! I will definitely be back and I hope it's soon!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Sparks Steak House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was great - a little
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great - a little salty but still excellent. Very large portions of steak!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 8 for Sparks Steak House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is one of my favorite
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is one of my favorite steakhouses in nyc because of quality of food and service. The steak has been outstanding although they don't offer porterhouse."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2009
Special Features: great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 9 for Sparks Steak House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ok food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The crab meat and scallop for appetizer was very good, the steak on the other hand was over cooked, was disappointed with the steak, my husband on the other hand enjoyed it. The dessert were ok, we had cheese cake and mixed berry ramanoff , overall the food was ok, not sure if we would go back this there are so many steak house in the city, where we have had much better steaks, the service on the other hand was excellent."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Sparks Steak House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistently the best steaks
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Consistently the best steaks in New York. Meat cooked exactly to your specifications. Outstanding, well priced wine list.Very accommodating servers and staff. A great steakhouse experience."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 11 for Sparks Steak House
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Check your bill carefully!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was good and service was attentive but do be sure to check the bill VERY carefully! There was some aggressive padding."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2006
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Review 12 for Sparks Steak House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic Prime Sirloin, excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic Prime Sirloin, excellent and deep wine list, and the best cheesecake I can recall having in a very long time. 5 stars....I'll definitely be going back!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 13 for Sparks Steak House
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
i am a regular at sparks and
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"i am a regular at sparks and have always loved it, probably my favorite steakhouse in the city. this particular time, i had a bad experience, ordered the filet medium, and it came out way under "rare". thought about sending back, but, im always hesitant to do that for fear of handling. steak was so undercooked it was blood red and ice cold inside."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 14 for Sparks Steak House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our second time there.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our second time there. We went with our kids and we had a great time. The food was excellent and the staff were great."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for Sparks Steak House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Steaks!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great service. As always, the steak was tremendous. Awesome values on the extensive wine list."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Sparks Steak House
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Bartenders are great , the
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Bartenders are great , the rest very average . Go to Capital Grille !"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
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Review 17 for Sparks Steak House
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was very average, not
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was very average, not even in top 10 steaks houses in NYC IMHO. Service was spotty, order was not taken appropriately and one filet was not cooked to order. Decor could use some work as the place looks exactly like it was 45 years ago. At least sever were not as stuffy as thy could be in these type of places. Menu selection was inadequate for a top steak house. No ribeye, no waygu or equivalent, tough choice if you don't want strip or filet."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2007
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Review 18 for Sparks Steak House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
1st time but not the last
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great strip steak. Great service. Could not have asked for more. I am not a wine drinker but 5 pages of wine, WOW. Will definitely be back soon!"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2006
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 19 for Sparks Steak House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
amazing noise the other night-
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"amazing noise the other night- but we still love it-- not so goo on a week-end--"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Sparks Steak House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
If you love traditional steakhouses
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"If you love traditional steakhouses with some history, Sparks is it. The servers are sharply dressed and mindful and the food is plentiful. Parking is also available right across the street."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for Sparks Steak House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food esp. the scalloping
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent food esp. the scalloping beef.will def. be back soon. Food was served in a timely manner.good drinks,"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2006
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Sparks Steak House
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Great Wine Prices-ok steaks
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you're look for an 'okay' steak to pair with FANTASTICALLY priced wines, this is definitely the place to go.
I'm touring all NYC steak houses with hopes to find my top 3. Sparks doesn't even come close to top 10. It took 20 minutes for us to even get a food/wine menu. There were NO verbal additions & no variety in cuts of meat. AND THERE WAS NOT 1 STEAK WITH THE BONE-IN!! I cannot comprehend that. The rest of the items on the menu were bland/unoriginal. Their creamed spinach was, just, not good. The Sirloin/filet are good. They did well there. But, their wine list was most impressive-prices were AMAZING: best in any steak house yet.
That's my motivation to go again: the Sirloin and very well-priced wine."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2012
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Sparks Steak House
Based on the average of (65) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
8 out of 9 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic