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
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