Nusr-Et Steakhouse New York
Steak house · Midtown West ·
Meat-centric Turkish fare with flamboyant tableside presentations
Meat-centric Turkish fare with flamboyant tableside presentations
"As of June 2025 this location remained open and was one of only two U.S. outposts still operating." - Rebecca Roland
"Part of Salt Bae's restaurant chain, known for its luxurious dining experience and controversies surrounding employee lawsuits." - Janna Karel
"At 60 W. 53rd Street near Sixth Avenue, the Midtown Nusr-Et Steakhouse â now the only Nusr-Et left in New York â opened in 2018 and was received with mixed reviews: critics at Eater and The New York Times said the gimmicky food wasnât worth the price, but conceded that having your steaks salted by a âliving, breathing internet memeâ had its charms. Since the brandâs New York debut, Gökçe and his restaurant group have faced multiple labor lawsuits, including a 2019 class-action alleging pocketing worker tips (which ended in a $300,000 settlement) and a later overtime wage suit aimed at New York and Miami locations that was eventually dismissed." - Luke Fortney
"When Nusret Gökçe (Salt Bae) closed his Manhattan burger shop in June, it felt like cause for celebration: the place had opened in 2020 with a headline-grabbing, unusual menu that featured $99 milkshakes made with gold leaf and a meatless âladies burgerâ that was free for female customers." - Luke Fortney
"Critics and customers are split at this Midtown location: some reviewers described the steak as mundane, somewhat tough, and bland with overcooked burgers and overâchopped tartare, while others â including a prominent critic â found the cheeseburger deeply flavorful and the meat hard to argue with. Many patrons report going more for the theatrical experience and the chefâs saltâsprinkling performance than for consistent culinary excellence. The Midtown site was also the focus of a tipâskimming classâaction lawsuit that was settled for $300,000." - ByAli Francis
