BLT Steak

Good: Out of the myriad number of steakhouses that I've been to in NYC and elsewhere, I found BLT Steak to have the BEST steak, and that's not even counting the Kobe steak that they have. Moreover, they give you a delicious popover to start and delicious sides. The wine and alcohol list is great, too. I was able to get a top-notch glass of port there.. Bad: The only thing that I didn't like was that it is so incredibly popular now that it is quite noisy. So, this is NOT a place to go on an initial date to, but it is a MUST place to eat if you love steak! Yum!. Improvements: Is there anything that can be done with the ceiling or the space to dampen the noise from the consistently crowded place?. Other: No dress code and close to a lot of shopping on Lexington Avenue.. more

Yes, reservations can be difficult. Yes, it is expensive. Yes, the food is delicious. Start off with a caesar to share with your partner or the lump crabmeat crabcake appetizer. It will take a lot to pull you away from the parmesan popover that arrives at the table. Move on to either the filet (requesting "chef's preference" brings you a thoroughly pink filet with so much juice, you will use your napkin throughout) or the Kobe filet - both portions may be split if you aren't feeling ravenous...these cuts are LARGE. I enjoyed both the bernaise and 3 pepper sauces for the meat. Grilled asparagus, parmesan gnocchi or any kind of potato are great sides to split. One can eat well (with a glass or two of wine) for about $85 per person. Don't be afraid to share a starter, a main or a dessert as having a full three course meal with make you loosen your zipper. more