Knickerbocker Bar & Grill

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33 University Pl (at 9th Street)
New York, NY 10003

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(212) 256-9571
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Knickerbocker Bar & Grill - New York, NY
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Knickerbocker Bar & Grill - New York, NY
Knickerbocker Bar & Grill - New York, NY
Knickerbocker Bar & Grill - New York, NY
Knickerbocker Bar & Grill - New York, NY
Knickerbocker Bar & Grill - New York, NY
Knickerbocker Bar & Grill - New York, NY
Knickerbocker Bar & Grill - New York, NY
Knickerbocker Bar & Grill - New York, NY
Knickerbocker Bar & Grill - New York, NY
Knickerbocker Bar & Grill - New York, NY
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Our dinner took over two hours because of the slow service. Since we didn't get the check until after the live music had played for 15 minutes, our bill included a music charge p...

kobeeee burger 4/25/2007

I like their whole menu and recently discovered their Kobe burger, its heavenly. The best burgeri in the city. Buttery, smoky, perfect. Pros: food Cons: nada more

GREAT DINNING 2/21/2007

I RECENTLY HAD DINNER HERE AND HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE. THE MENU WAS EXTENSIVE AND IT WAS HARD MAKING A DECISION. BUT I DECIDED ON THE STEAK AND I WAS PLEASED. THE FOOD IS Cons: HARD TO GET PARKING more

Spendy But Yummy 11/13/2006

Even though its not cheap, the food is just incredible. The steaks taste as good as the hamburgers which are phenomenal. The garlic mash potatoes are excellent as well, makes my mouth water just typing about this now. Pros: Great Food, Service, Atmosphere Cons: Crowded, Expensive more

SKIP IT! 8/20/2006

Went here to celebrate a birthday with a party of 6. Pros: None Cons: Very Poor Service more

You'll have no beefs with the non-beef dishes 6/24/2006

Knickerbocker may be known for its steaks & beef but based on our recent experience, I recommend trying the no-beef dishes too. I was intrigued by a "laquer duck" entree which turned out to be a combination of duck breast done in a wine sauce with a wonderful vanilla flavor. It was accompanied by what I can only decribe as a duck taco; a sort of duck hash in a tortilla topped with a contrasting flavor mix of mangos, peppers and other ingredients. Sounds strange but it was a surprisingly tasty delight! My wife tried their crab cakes which she likewise found surprisingly filled with lots of crab and little filler and stuffing. She also recommended the grilled asparagus. The service was also surprisingly efficient considering it was a Sat. night and a "name" jazz pianist was playing. One word of caution. If you go to Knickerbocker to hear the music, go to a late set. It tries unsuccessfully to cater to both dinner crowd and a jazz audience at the same time. Once the diners have pretty much cleared out however, it can be a great place to enjoy some gret mucic without the usual pressure to keep drinking in order to keep your table. Pros: Imaginative menu; staff makes you feel at home Cons: Great jazz but noisy room more

Expensive but worth it! 1/22/2006

Went there for the first time this past weekend and left knowing we'd be back. My boyfriend had the T-Bone (the fried onions on top and the garlic mashed were AWESOME) and I had the Surf N Turf (also very good), and we both ended up with leftovers. Try the churros for dessert! Atmosphere was family friendly and service was good - we made reservations and were seated immediately. Pros: atmosphere, STEAK, wine list Cons: pricey more

something this great requires a bit of patience 11/12/2005

The food is superb and you shouldnt go if you want a quick/cheap meal. Put up with the loud sardine packed dining room and slow service youll be handsomely rewarded. The walls are richly decorated with Hirschfeld sketches and Coney island posters fabulously old NY decor. Thankfully, we called ahead because even with a reservation we still waited over half an hour to get a table. Pros: steak, chocolate soufflé, ambiance Cons: slow service, packed house, music fee more

A Steak Lovers Haven 11/8/2005

Knickerbockers is said to attract a 40+ crowd which is definitely the case. However, the ambiance is lively and warm and the service the same. The food was absolutely incredible with highllights being a steak house favorite; creamed spinach with nutmeg and you MUST try the chocolate souffle. To die for. My favorite in NYC so far. Be aware this place is pricey. Pros: Food, Ambiance, Service Cons: Price more

steak for 2,3,4 10/24/2005

I have been going to Knickerbockers for 15 years for brunch and dinner and have never had a bad experience. The ambience is a homey neighborhood restaurant that is cool without trying to be trendy. Regulars have been coming here for years and know all of the waitstaff by name. Be sure to request a booth when making a reservation and definitely get the steak. Unlike most places, the steak can be ordered for 1-4 people and comes with creamed spinach and a choice of potato (get the garlic mashed). Their drinks are great from bloody marys to martinis-they really know how it should be made. Pros: steak, drinks, booths Cons: price more

BETTER THAN EVER 9/18/2005

MY OLD HANG OUT HAS CHANGED, FOR THE BETTER. NEW, HIPPER LOOK. BEAUTIFUL CHERRYWOOD TABLES,MORE COMFORTABLE FEEL. THE MUSIC IS STILL GREAT. Pros: FOOD, JAZZ, SERVICE Cons: ONLY WEEKEND JAZZ more

Worst experience I've ever encountered in dining! 8/28/2005

Terrible service! No one should be treated like this when they are a customer! more

pompus staff 8/22/2005

i've dined at the restaurant a few times and the experience was so so, however the last time i was there i was amazed at how pompus the staff was. during dinner i left to go to the restroom and the bus boy just happend to spill a full glass of red wine all over the table, my chair, and my lamb skin gucci bag. i believe the manager said, "hey accidents happen." his face turned bright red and obviously didn't know how to handle the situation. we had to pay for the entire dinner (including the spilled wine) and i had to wait about 2 1/2 months to get the bag dry cleaned. the owners and the managers need to learn how to run a business. more

My Favorite Restaurant in the City 3/13/2005

Like an old standard, the Knick never disapoints. Even if you mised the cameo in some poular movies, you'll appreciate the Hirschfelds (pencil drawing that hide the artist's daughter's name "Nina", over and over again) and the great live Jazz. They have found the magical combination of live dinner music that is both enjoyable and unobtrusive. It's a treat to sit at the bar, or to cozy up with a small grou in those round leather booths... the chocolate souffle is a MUST! Pros: Music, Ambiance more

Heaven at the bar 2/22/2005

I love the coziness, camaraderie and ambiance of eating at the bar, and the Knick is hands down the best dining-at-the bar place in this town. Pros: Dining at the bar, Bartenders, Great menu Cons: Slightly older crowd more

ITS LIKE HOME 1/21/2005

I HAVE BEEN TO THE "KNICK" MANY TIMES AND ITS ALWAYS GREAT. I RECENTLY WENT AND I LOVE THEIR NEW LOOK. GREAT LOOKING CHERRY WOOD TABLES, REALLY GO WELL FOR THIS STEAKHOUSE. I ACTUALLY FEEL A LITTLE MORE COMFORTABLE WITHOUT THE WHITE TABLECLOTHS. LITTLE DISAPPOINTED THAT THE JAZZ IS ONLY ON FRI. & SAT., BUT I'LL LIVE. LOVE THIS PLACE, ALWAYS FEELS LIKE HOME. Pros: GREAT FOOD, COMFORTABLE, NICE STAFF more

GREAT STEAK, GREAT JAZZ 11/15/2004

This was a hit of a restaurant for our group. Great T-Bone!!! Highly recommended. Atmosphere was excellent, as was the live music. Service was a bit slow, but we didn't mind as we had the music to listen to. Would not recommend the Ahi Tuna appetizer. Highly recommended overall. Great selection of entrees and a nice wine list! Pros: Moderately Priced, Great Steak, Large Menu more

Can't win em all... 11/21/2003

Came recommended to us, but we found the food to be so-so, the service good, but we were told we could not order desert since the table we were at had a reservation waiting. Like that wes our fault. No much of a value to this experienced diner. Pros: Service Cons: Attitude, Parking, Food quality more

great experience! 10/26/2003

a superb place! i've been coming here for years since the early 80's....great jazz that never disappoints and great steaks and side dishes....also good seafood try the grilled halibut, the appetizers are awesome too if you just want to hang out in the bar...this is a classic New York place, let's hope it stays around forever! Pros: the jazz, the food, the atmosphere Cons: the parking more

One bad experience 7/18/2003

Two twentysomethings treated a friend who is leaving the working world for law school to a nice meal. Habitues (via parents) of the KBG for many years, we reserved a table. Two yummy starters, two bottles of wine and two execrable entrees later ('medium rare' steak burned outside, gray within, INEDIBLE ribs so packed with gristle that they were -a lifetime first-) we thanked the waitress, paid the bill (not including the ribs, thankfully) for a $70 steak and music charge, gave generous tip and asked to see the manager. He said that we were intoxicated (how can you contest that?), that the meat 'always comes from the same supplier,' never apologized for the ruined celebration, and finally kicked us out, saying he did not need patrons like us. At least two longtime customers with expense accounts, lost forever. We don't dine where we have been treated so shamefully. Pros: Oysters rockefeller, duck breast, ambience, waitresses Cons: Horrid manager, elevator music, questionable meats more

Watch out for ripoff music charge! 7/8/2003

Our dinner took over two hours because of the slow service. Since we didn't get the check until after the live music had played for 15 minutes, our bill included a music charge per person. The fine print on the menu says all people who are still seated at a certain time will be charged. Pros: long time between, courses allows one, to digest Cons: Unfair cover charge more
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An atmospheric steakhouse and saloon that's been popular with locals for over three decades.

Owner Message
  • Knickerbocker Bar & Grill, located in the heart of Greenwich village, is a neighborhood favorite. Established in 1977, its popularity has grown over the years, due to its moderate prices, large portions and wonderful creations from Chef Derrick VanDuzer (Formerly of Judson Grille and District).

    Knickerbocker is known for its great Jazz and its 28 oz. T- Bone Steaks, and is a favorite among many celebrities. In recent articles, F. Murray Abraham and Ben Stiller mentioned it as among their favorite. Other frequent celebrities include Chris Noth, Jane Curtain, Alec Baldwin, Susan Sarandon and Paul Sorvino.

Editorial
  • In Short
    The turn-of-the-century posters, shiny brass railings, wood paneling and a 100-year-old marble bar make visitors half-expect to see bartenders sporting garters and handlebar...

  • 10/8/2008 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Thu 11:45 am-Midnight Fri 11:45- 1:00 AM Sat 11:00 - 1:00 AM Sun 11:00- Midnight
  • Payments: Visa, Discover, American Express, Diner's Club, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, Greenwich Village
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