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Keens Steakhouse
Critics' Pick
72 W. 36th St.,
New York, NY 10018
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Official Website
Hours
Mon-Fri, 11:45am-10:30pm; Sat, 5pm-10:30pm; Sun, 5pm-9:30pm
Nearby Subway Stops
B, D, F, M, N, Q, R at 34th St.-Herald Sq.
Prices
$29-$60
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Special Features
- Bar Scene
- Business Lunch
- Classic NY
- Dine at the Bar
- Fireplace
- Good for Groups
- Lunch
- Private Dining/Party Space
- Take-Out
- Design Standout
- Teen Appeal
- Special Occasion
Alcohol
- Full Bar
Reservations
Recommended
- Make a Reservation with opentable.com
Profile
Should Manhattan's relentless frenzy for change ever wear you down, consider a restorative visit to this steadfast institution for urban carnivores. An iconic chophouse, Keens refuses to coast on its century-plus pedigree, proudly preserving its red-blooded menu along with its clubby Victorian mien. A warren of vintage-1885 rooms—from a splendid antique bar to chandeliered upstairs havens—harbor romantic tête-à-tête, single malt-fueled expense-account blowouts, and post-shopping or pretheater dinners. Many regulars eschew appetizers and desserts, focusing instead on impeccably cut, lovingly cooked, gargantuan slabs of meat. Keens' signature dish is the mutton chop, a colossal roasted hunk of flavorful mature lamb (otherwise known as sheep). Beef proves equally alluring. A juicy, charred T-bone requires only a dash of salt, a side of fries, and a California Cabernet from the concise wine list.
Historical NoteIn 1905, Lillie Langtry, the reigning actress of her day, won women the right to dine at Keens.
Recommended DishesMutton chop, $60; T-bone steak, $59; fries, $11
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