Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse

PEAK PERFORMANCE. I've been coming here for years and this place is running like clockwork at the moment. My meal - a dish that is difficult to prepare properly - was *perfectly* cooked, the service was excellent (as usual), the music selection was ideal... even the lighting levels feel improved. I suspect that the new-ish manager can claim credit for a lot of this (I remember when he started here as a bartender - not at all surprised that he's now a manager). F&J's is always a great choice for a delicious midtown meal but it all feels particularly pulled-together right now. Definitely worth a visit this holiday season (before this manager gets stolen away by some overpriced East Side eatery).

If you are looking for a classic NYC steak experience this is perfect. No new inventions but solid good salad, oysters, potatoes and meat. The portions are large so we shared several items. The meat could have been a bit more tender and I didn’t like that the server sliced the meat on a deep dish (messy) instead of a proper cutting board. He made a bit of a mess with it. This was not his fault because he said they don’t allow him to use a cutting board. Cutting on a deep dish is not easy. Severs and staff were all super nice.

We stopped in for dinner before seeing a show, another member of our party frequented the old location before it moved and hasn’t been back since. That will change as of last nights experience! We sat at the bar and were greeted by head bartender Avi, who immediately made us feel more then welcomed, when he poured our drinks he explained what the flavors and notes we would experience, and he was very patient was us while we were debating what we wanted to order food and drink wise, he frequently checked on us and even entertained our banter. Our meal consisted of the 10oz ny strip, creamed spinach, lump crab cocktail, and for desert the apple strudel. The steak was an excellent cut with amazing marbling and flavor, paired with a great buttery bearnaise sauce. The creamed spinach was divine, we were saying add a cheese to it and they could sell that as a dip with their cracker from the bread basket! The lump crab cocktail, for what you’re paying you got a great amount of crab. The Apple strudel was nice and flaky. Later manager Roxy greeted us to cap our night off. Overall an amazing experience with wonderful food but Avi and Roxy were the true gems of the evening.

Another great steakhouse with amazing respectability from the staff. The LOBSTER MAC AND CHEESSEEEE !!!! Guys it’s a must !!! One of the best I’ve ever had!! The steak goes without saying. Delicious. Avi and the crew were just the best. Cozy & comfortable atmosphere. Loved all of it. And you’ve gotta taste the house made manhattans!!!! Guys. If anything just go.

5+ out of 5. A very warm, welcoming and professional environment. Thank you Abraham for your amazing service. We split an order of pork chops (2) with side of the best cream spinach I have ever had. Started with shrimp cocktail and finished with peach sorbet served in a frozen peach. Definitely on the list for future trips.

The service was attentive. Unfortunately we visited very early as we were taking in an early show and they had just opener for dinner. I was hoping for a well seasoned porterhouse, which we didn't get. The sides felt rushed. Atmosphere was as expected which was great. We would like to try again a little later at night.