We arrived in town Early Friday for a Black-tie wedding in Central Park Saturday Evening. I contacted the concierge desk to make dinner reservations. I have eaten at many top Restaurants all around the Globe traveling with the accounting firm KPMG. As a Partner for an accounting firm, I enjoy fine dining experiences with my clients. I enjoy steakhouses and Seafood and they recommended McCormick & Schmick?s as a close eatery on 6th and 52nd for 7:30, I agreed, thinking it was a safe choice since I have eaten in others. We arrived at the restaurant at 7:25 to find that we did not have reservations and were put on the end of a very long list. In our amazement, we excused ourselves and walked toward Rockefeller Center to see what might be around that area, it had gotten very cold and I was losing my voice. After walking 45 minutes we stumbled upon AJ Maxwell?s. We found the Steakhouse to be very accommodating and over the top with an awesome selection of great tasting food. They suggested ordering less than more, which I have never seen at a Steakhouse. The wait-staff were helpful and attentive. That is a great business philosophy that makes everyone happy. They made us feel very warm and appreciated. I do not know how to thank the restaurant other than a great tip.
Pros: Service, cuts of beef, quite/conversational
Cons: Wish New York was closer..I would be back more often
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