Gallaghers Steakhouse

"You might think that an old-timey steakhouse smack in the middle of Times Square couldn’t possibly be good, but Gallaghers is one of our favorite places to eat a slab of beef with a side of creamed spinach in the middle of NYC. Your experience starts the moment you walk up to the restaurant, since you can see into the meat locker from the sidewalk. Some kind of witchcraft happens in that meat locker, but the experience goes beyond the steak—the highly refined waiter schtick is half the fun." - neha talreja, kenny yang, carina finn koeppicus, bryan kim, willa moore

"The Prohibition-era steakhouse continues to serve solid classic cocktails alongside some serious cuts of meats grilled over hickory. Start off with the bacon-studded clams casino, then pair a funky dry-aged rib-eye with fries and a blue cheese wedge salad, or one of their excellent hamburgers made with dry aged beef. Those who seek the prime rib roast should call ahead as it is not offered every night. Finish with Key lime pie — and expect a serious crowd." - Robert Sietsema, Melissa McCart

"A renowned Midtown restaurant that recently received its 'A' grade in health reinspection after dealing with overdue inspections due to DOH staffing shortages and budget cuts." - Nadia Chaudhury

"Steakhouse burgers are a genre onto themselves, partly because the burgers — which sometimes seem like a budget afterthought compared to the steaks — are often made from fatty steak trimmings, making them juicier than most. The Theater District’s Gallagher’s was founded as a speakeasy in 1927, and its burger is one of the thickest and richest in town, so good you might hesitate to add cheese on top." - Robert Sietsema, Melissa McCart, Emma Orlow

"A Theater District staple that was involved in controversy for misrepresenting its grade, receiving a 'C' due to 56 points in violations." - Melissa McCart