A theatrical Midtown steakhouse with excellent steaks, memorable desserts, and attentive service often enough to justify a special occasion, but inconsistent hospitality and very high bills require realistic expectations.
Strip House delivers strong food quality anchored by consistently praised steaks, truffle creamed spinach, and signature sides, but inconsistent execution on temperature, timing, and side dishes prevents a higher grade. Knowledgeable service and polished Midtown setting support the fine dining experience, though occasional lapses in attentiveness and pacing keep it from approaching grade A territory.
Strip House is a dark, theatrical Midtown steakhouse built for occasions: think red lighting, chandeliers, plush booths, and vintage burlesque photography rather than a hushed temple of beef. Guests regularly describe the room as glamorous and intimate, with one memorable sentiment capturing the appeal: the restaurant makes an ordinary dinner feel like a special night out. Its Broadway-adjacent address also makes it a natural pre- or post-show choice. The kitchen follows an elevated, classic steakhouse playbook rather than an adventurous one. Filet, porterhouse, dry-aged ribeye, rich potatoes, truffle creamed spinach, seafood, cocktails, and a famously oversized chocolate cake are the core attractions. Most diners report excellent cooking and generous portions, but the experience is not perfectly uniform: detailed reviews describe missed temperatures, cold food, slow pacing, and occasional billing or order errors. The price is genuinely high, with a typical full meal likely to land around $125-$170 per person before drinks, tax, and tip. Families should think carefully before booking. Children may find plenty to eat on the menu—steak, fries, mac and cheese, potatoes, burgers at lunch, lobster, and large desserts—and one reviewer’s picky nine-year-old enthusiastically ate lobster and ribeye. However, the prominent risqué photography and adults-oriented atmosphere make this a poor fit for many family outings, despite the menu’s flexibility.
Area vibe: Bustling commercial and theatre district with dense dining and tourist footfall.
Safety: Generally safe with heavy foot traffic and good lighting, though crowded and busy at night.
What's nearby: Adjacent to Times Square/Theater District, near Bryant Park, Grand Central access and office towers.
The strongest order centers on a tender steak, a rich side, and Strip House’s famously oversized chocolate cake.
The theatrical setting is memorable, but you should budget carefully and allow for occasional service delays or mistakes.
Strip House turns dinner into a glamorous, red-lit occasion, with vintage burlesque decor that is not universally family-friendly.