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Empire Steak House- East, New York, NY

Empire Steak House- East

4.5
4.5
1280 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
Empire Steak House on the east side of Manhattan, New York- showcases two-raised tiers, featuring wrap-around booths, and a hand-painted dome. The main dining room seats 140+ guests and is the ultimate location for all your private party and dining needs. Empires steak House is acclaimed for its famous dry-aged porterhouse for two, the rest of the vast menu is equally stellar, featuring a wide range of fresh seafood such as fresh and delicious lobsters. Additionally our 50th street location offers specialty cuts like the Tomahawk Steak, Bone-In Ribeye Steak, Japanese wagyu steak, tender filet mignon, and the Double Cut Rack of lamb and and the exclusive Emperors Steak for Two (exclusive to Empire Steak House restaurants).The restaurant offers a highly selective wine list and features many of California's most sought after vintages and over 400 scotches to complement every dish! Join us for an unforgettable date night, private event, wedding reception or business dinner !
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Wed 11:45 am–3:45 pm Thu, Fri 11:45 am–3:45 am Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jack Sinanaj
  • Delivery & takeout
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Experiences

  • Quick Lunch Power-Meal

    $39.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoys our 2-course menu for quick lunch with a choice of starter, entree and coffee or tea. A meal that doesn't compromise on quality or taste! --STARTER-- (choice of one) -Fried Calamari -Eggplant Parmigiana -Buffalo Mozzarella & Beefsteak Tomatoes -Caesar Salad -Mixed Green Salad -Soup of the day -Meatballs --ENTREE-- (choice of one) -New York Strip(boneless) -Beef Short Rib -Filet Mignon (Add-on $10) -Grilled Branzino -Broiled Salmon -Chicken Parmigiana -Lobster Ravioli -Pappardelle Bolognese -The Empire Burger Decaffeinated & Regular Coffee or Tea
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  • Pre Theater Menu

    $59.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Delight in this tastefully selected 3 courses menu for Broadway lovers!

What 1,280 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Empire Steak House - East is praised for its "amazing" food, "outstanding" service, and elegant ambiance. The porterhouse steak and ribeye are standout dishes, with guests appreciating attentive staff and a welcoming atmosphere. While some reviews noted occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is frequently described as "perfect" and worth revisiting.

1,280 Reviews
  1. Vincent

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attention to every aspect of the dining experience. Wii return

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  2. Christian

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great dinner experience. The steak is amazing. Looking forward to going back
    Empire Steak House- EastResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Christian Thank you so much for choosing Empire Steak House! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic dining experience and that you enjoyed our steak. It means a lot to us that you would recommend us, and we truly appreciate your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another amazing meal! Best regards, Empire Steak House Team

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing steaks! Very well seared, should not be overlooked!
    Empire Steak House- EastResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed our amazing steaks and that the sear was just right. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, Empire Steak House Management

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  4. DeVaughn

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place. Atmosphere was perfect for a date night. Service was wonderful and very professional. Food was excellent no complaints.
    Empire Steak House- EastResponded on February 26, 2025
    Dear DeVaughn, We truly appreciate your kind words! It’s wonderful to hear that you had a fantastic date night with us and that everything—from the atmosphere to the service and food—met your expectations. We’re always delighted to create memorable experiences for our guests and look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best regards, Empire Steak House

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  5. Christine

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing the service was amazing . And my family & I had a good time .
    Empire Steak House- EastResponded on February 26, 2025
    Dear Christine, Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that you and your family had a great time at Empire Steak House. It’s wonderful to know that both the food and service exceeded your expectations. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you all back again soon! Warm regards, Empire Steak House

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  6. Aaron

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time here. Service was amazing, and constantly attentive. They were willing to answer any questions, bring us anything we needed, and made us feel like royalty. We will definitely be returning to this location in the future
    Empire Steak House- EastResponded on February 19, 2025
    Dear Aaron, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing time and felt so well taken care of. Our team strives to provide exceptional service, and we’re thrilled that it made your experience special. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Warm regards, Empire Steak House

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  7. tony

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Very bad service and food is not worth what you pay for

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  8. Kaylan

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Bussin food fulfilling, beautiful, peaceful, and very nice waiters
    Empire Steak House- EastResponded on February 19, 2025
    Dear Kaylan, Thank you, Kaylan, for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and the peaceful atmosphere. It’s wonderful to hear that our team made your experience enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great meal! Warm regards, Empire Steak House

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  9. Linda VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my second time dining at Empire Steak House East. As with the first time, everything was great. The food was prepared well and tasted delicious. The service overall was wonderful and our server Artin was the best. Looking forward to visiting them again soon.
    Empire Steak House- EastResponded on February 19, 2025
    Dear Linda, Thank you, for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had another great experience with us. It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed the food and service, especially from Artin—we’ll be sure to share your kind words with him! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Warm regards, Empire Steak House

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  10. Wary

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff from the front of the house to the back, the rose given to my wife was a nice touch. The not at all a joke. Over all a great night. Will def return. One waitor was particularly not friendly
    Empire Steak House- EastResponded on February 19, 2025
    Dear Wary, Thank you for dining with us and for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife had a wonderful evening and enjoyed the special touches. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to continue improving. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience! Warm regards, Empire Steak House

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FAQs

Empire Steak House- East offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Empire Steak House- East also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 582-6900.

Empire Steak House- East is rated 4.5 stars by 1280 OpenTable diners.

Empire Steak House- East does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Empire Steak House- East

151 East 50th Street, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Wed 11:45 am–3:45 pm Thu, Fri 11:45 am–3:45 am Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jack Sinanaj
  • Delivery & takeout
Gift card

Gift card

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