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
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