Ben & Jack's Steak House

VJ5 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

It's good but... – Me and my boyfriend went to Ben & Jack's this past Friday. This was our first time going to the establishment. We were excited since we read such great reviews for this place. We were seated very quickly. We got the menus, but the menus did not explain none of the dishes ( this will come in handy later in my review). The waiter came, greeted us and asked for our drinks. I found this kind of funny because every other restaurant I have been to, the waiter asks if we have been to their establishment before an... read more

giants16 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Best Steakhouse in the city – we have been to peter luger many many times and love it.. but we live in manhattan and PL is a hassle to get a reservation and to get to.. Ben and Jacks' steaks are just as good,if not better than peter luger.. crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside.. the steaks are to die for.. no ambiance.. nothing special about the neighborhood, just a GREAT steak meal.. easy to get a reservation. 

johnchoiusa 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Abrupt, Rushed Service, Medicore selcection of Cuts, Stuck in the 80's with your grandparents feeling – What's the big deal about guys that worked at LUGER's??? It's good but not good enough to justify putting up with crappy service. Whop designs a menu that serves just steak for 1, 2, 3 and 4??? no creativity to the menu. the Tomato and Onion SUCKED. I expect the BEST from the market for $17 for 2, not something i could've bought at the supermarket down the block. NO originality, lack of commitment to making something memor... read more

brett02 

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16 years ago

Great Steak – I came here last friday with a group of clients from out of town. This is one of my Favorite steakhouses in the city. They have a great bar when you walk in where we were able to have some drinks and watch the end of the yankee game. We were seated right away. We ordered the shirmp cocktail, lumpr Crab meat, and sizzling bacon for the table. Everything was very tasty. We then ordered the main course me and another person shared the steak for 2, and my other 2 friends had the filet and the lamb chops. Everything... read more

papacity 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Avoid at all cost – Had dinner here last week with my wife and was really disappointed. First we were crammed in between to other tables in the center of the dining room. Every time a waiter would walk by our table he would bump either one of us or the table and just keep on going. Our $19. Crabmeat cocktail was served on a wilted piece of lettuce. The steak for two had so much salt and butter on it you just knew they were trying to hide something. My wife's cheesecake had a finger print in it. Need i say more. In a city fil... read more

NYCeditor 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Greatest place ever! – I went to the steakhouse one saturday evening with a few friends. It was great from the begining. At first they have a beautiful young lady who greeted us, she was very kind and respectful. The service was excellent, the waiters very quick and talkative. The food was absolutely delicious. Everything was outstanding! I recommend it to anyone, and the atmosphere is great for all ages. Simply TWO THUMBS UP and if u r ever in NYC u MUST try this place out! 

jk6046 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

great service – Had a good experience eating here because of the pleasant atmoshpere and friendly accomodating staff. Also enjoyed their steak for two and oysters. 

diablo1024 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

extremely aggressive waiter – I went here a couple Fridays ago with a group of around 12 people, all mid to late 20s. Right from the beginning I knew our waiter was going to be trouble. He kept talking about the "seafood appetizer", which is some massive plate of shellfish. When he was taking appetizer orders he said "So, you guys want to start with the seafood plate? Maybe two of them? I'll bring you two." We had to repeatedly say no, we don't want that. I ordered a magnum of merlot, and they didn't have the one I ordered, ... read more

dumbgunji 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Avoid if your from the Younger crowd... – Great Steak!!! - That says it all about this place. Because they surely don't have anything else. I went there with some friends for some NY style good steak. The waiter was in-attentive, and we got the impression we were looked down upon for being "younger". We are in our mid-twenties and were taken aback by this attitude. The decor was great, the food was fantastic. But service can make or break an experience...and we will not be going back there if we are treated as we were.