Keens Steakhouse
Steak house · Midtown West
72 W 36th St., New York, NY 10018
Highlights
Keens Steakhouse serves legendary huge mutton chops and classic dry-aged steaks in cozy, wood-paneled rooms adorned with thousands of antique pipes.
Keens Steakhouse serves legendary huge mutton chops and classic dry-aged steaks in cozy, wood-paneled rooms adorned with thousands of antique pipes.
"At Keens, you’ll get a burger that would pair nicely with a few puffs from one of the 40,000 pipes on the ceiling. It has a thick hunk of meat with that uniquely beefy funk you get when a burger is made with steak trimmings, and enough juice in it to dye the bottom bun pink. Add the optional aged cheddar to the decadent, nicely charred patty on a toasted bun with a thick slice of tomato. The burger is only listed on their pub menu, but you can order it no matter where you’re seated (just ask)." - will hartman, bryan kim, neha talreja, willa moore, kenny yang
"Keens has been around since 1885, but unlike some legacy steakhouses, the food at this Midtown spot is actually good. Even if you’re primarily here for steak, you should at least get the appetizer-sized “Taste of Mutton,” the thing that Keens is actually famous for. It comes with heady, crisp bits of fat and a jar of mint jelly that’s the color of actual mint and not a melted neon green crayon. The wedge salad is great, the porterhouse has an impressive bark, and you should not skip the coffee cantata sundae to close out your meal." - neha talreja, kenny yang, carina finn koeppicus, bryan kim, willa moore
"An iconic New York steakhouse established in 1885, known for its historic ambiance and mutton chops." - Courtney E. Smith
"This Midtown steakhouse with smoking pipes on the ceiling has a warren of dining rooms for every group size. Smaller parties can reserve the Lillie Langtry room, named after a socialite-turned-actress who became Keens’ first lady customer, while The Lambs Room can hold up to 80. Dinner starts at $187 per guest, and consists of steaks, obviously, but also their famous mutton chops, and classic sides." - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine, will hartman
"Keens Chophouse was founded in 1885 by Albert Keen, a theater producer, and to this day, it remains a performance in New York dining all its own. It’s easy to rack up a large bill here — a prime porterhouse for two is $143 — but the portions are large and the taste of old-school New York always feels worth it. Beyond the food, Keens is known for its charming interiors, including a ceiling covered with thousands of old pipes. There are separate private dining rooms for larger groups, and a bar area, especially good for walk-in service if you don’t mind bumping elbows with the after-work crowd of Midtown. Book reservations online." - Melissa McCart
