Gage & Tollner

The 12 Best Steakhouses in NYC, From Old School Joints to New Hot Spots | Condé Nast Traveler

"More than 100 years old yet unmistakably of Brooklyn today, this landmarked dining room—lined with mirrors, cherry wood arches, and brass chandeliers—feels inviting, thoughtful, and bustling. I reach for a classic cocktail (one of seven martinis or a Manhattan) and find the menu comfortably split between steakhouse staples like New York strip and shrimp cocktail and modern touches such as clams kimsino (bacon-kimchi butter) and crispy hen of the woods mushrooms with black garlic aioli and house Sriracha. Save room for the baked Alaska by Caroline Schiff, whose singed meringue hides layers of fresh mint, dark chocolate, amarena cherry ice cream, and chocolate cookie crunch." - Charlie Hobbs