Empire Steak House- East

4.5

1279 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 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

Dining style
Fine Dining
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
Phone number
(212) 582-6900
Website
http://www.empiresteakhousenyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jack Sinanaj
Catering
The Empire Steak House is an elegant bar, lounge, restaurant, and magnificent bi-level event space situated in the sweet spot of midtown in New York City. The entrance is street level and spans 10,000 square feet, seating 330 guests or 500 guests standing with 3 dining rooms. <br />Catering can be ordered at: events@empire steakhousenyc.com via email.
Private party facilities
Accommodating up to 450 guests, with two full bars, a private wine room, state-of-the-art sound systems, and flat-screen TVs. The main floor hosts up to 300 guests, the second-level lounge up to 150, and the private wine room is ideal for intimate gatherings of up to 24.
Private party contact
Ilda Selamaj: (212) 582-6900

Location
151 East 50th Street, New York, NY 10022
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
on 50th street Between 3rd and Lexington Avenues
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Close the 4,5,6 (green line) and A,C, and E (blue line trains) on Lexington Avenue.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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
Pre Theater Menu
$59.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Delight in this tastefully selected 3 courses menu for Broadway lovers!

Popular dishes

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$29.95
4pcs
Sesame Seared Tuna$29.50
Drizzled with a creamy whole grain mustard sauce, served with a side of soy sauce, pickled ginger & a touch of wasabi
Grilled Octopus$30.95
Served atop a bed of sauteed spinach, cherry peppers, garlic, capers, capers and drizzled with aged balsamic glaze
Empire Crab Cake$29.50
Drizzled with creamy whole grain mustard sauce
Jumbo Lump Crab Meat Cocktail
Served with cocktail sauce
Lobster Cocktail
Served with cocktail sauce
Tuna Tartare$29.95
Served with Avocado, toasted bread & seaweed salad
Little Neck Clams on the Half Shelf$17.50
Half dozen, served with cocktail sauce
Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell$19.50
Half dozen, served with cocktail sauce
Seafood Platter
Per person - half lobster, jumbo shrimp, oysters & clams, served with cocktail sauce
Baked Clams$20.95
Half dozen, stuffed with breadcrumbs and mixed herbs
Fried Calamari$21.95
Served with tomato sauce & crushed red peppers
Sizzling Canadian Bacon$12.95
Extra Thick by the Slice

Soup

French Onion$16.95
Soup of the Day$14.95
Lobster Bisque$21.95

Salads

*Choice of homemade dressings: (Vinaigrette, Russian) I Blue Cheese ( additional $3.95 )*

Mixed Green Salad$17.95
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, parmesan cheese, dried blueberries, served with homemade vinaigrette dressing
Caesar Salad$19.95
Homemade dressing
Imported Italian Burrata$25.95
Cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, drizzled with aged balsamic glaze
Buffalo Mozzarella & Beefsteak Tomatoes
Extra virgin olive oil, drizzled with aged balsamic glaze
- One$17.95
- Two$29.95
Hearts of Lettuce$20.95
Cherry tomatoes, green apple, cucumber, red onions & blue dressing
Empire's Salad$26.95
Tomatoes, Red Onions, Bell Peppers, Blue Cheese Dressing, Canadian Bacon & Shrimp

Daily Special

Beef Short Rib$57.95
Tender Beef Short Rib braised in a sweet Barolo Wine Sauce served with Rice and Green Peas

Steaks & Chops

Dry Aged - In Our Own Aging Box

Porterhouse Steak Per Person
(For Two, For Three, For Four) -Minimum order for two.
- For Two$139.94
- For Three$209.85
- For Four $279.85
Filet Mignon$71.95
Au Poivre Sauce
Petit Filet Mignon$52.95
Au Poivre Sauce
Prime New York Strip Steak$68.95
Emperors Steak for Two$159.94
The Empire Filet for Two$129.94
Bone-In Ribeye Steak$79.95
Double Cut Rack of Lamb$69.95
Beef Short Rib$63.95
Braised in a sweet Barolo Wine sauce & Served over Rice

American Wagyu Steaks

American Wagyu Tomahawk Steak for Two$255.00
Golden 24 Karat American Wagyu Tomahawk Steak for Two$495.00

Japanese Steaks

Imported A5 Grade

Japanese Wagyu Rib Eye Steak 12oz.$320.00
Japanese A5 Wagyu Tenderloin 10oz.$320.00

Seafood

Organic Scottish Salmon$50.95
(Broiled Salmon, Served atop Creamy Broccoli Puree)
Grilled Branzino$52.95
Whole Mediterranean Bass served with Garlic, Parsley, Capers & Olive Oil
Seared Sesame Tuna$50.95
Drizzled with a creamy whole grain mustard sauce, served with a slide soy of sauce, pickled ginger & a touch of wasabi
Empire Crab Cakes$47.95
Drizzled with a creamy whole grain mustard sauce
Grilled Octopus$49.95
Served atop a bed of sauteed spinach, cherry peppers, garlic, capers and drizzled with aged balsamic glaze
Shrimp Scampi$46.95
Sautéed with Garlic & White Wine Lemony Sauce, served atop Rice
Lobster Tail$89.95
14oz
Surf & Turf$115.95
8oz Filet Mignon & 12oz Lobster Tail
Surf & Turf$67.95
8 oz. Filet Mignon & 2 grilled jumbo shrimp

Pasta & Poultry

A Bronx Tail$75.95
Lobster Tail, clams, Shrimp, in a light Spicy Tomato Sauce, with Homemade Fettuccine
Pappardelle Bolognese$39.95
Homemade Pappardelle Pasta in a Homemade Meat Sauce
Lobster Ravioli$42.95
Served in a Pink Brandy Sauce
Chicken Parmigiana$41.95
Bell & Evan's organic premium fresh chicken served with pasta
Empire Ragu Pasta$44.95
Homemade rigatoni pasta, sauteed in a filet mignon ragu sauce

Potatoes

Empire Home Fries$17.95
Steak Fries$14.95
Jumbo Baked Potato$9.94
Mashed Potatoes$15.95
Mac & Cheese$19.95

Vegetables

Creamed Spinach$16.95
Sautéed Spinach$15.95
Asparagus$17.95
Sautéed or Steamed
Broccoli$15.95
Sautéed or Steamed
Fried Onion Rings$15.95
Sautéed Mushrooms$17.95

What 1,279 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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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.

1,279 Reviews

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Tracy
Connecticut1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience, the whole staff makes you feel like great friends. On top of the best steak and cheesecake in new york it's the whole service that makes me keep coming back.
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Vincent
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attention to every aspect of the dining experience. Wii return
Empire Steak House- EastResponded 4 days ago
Dear Vincent, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed every aspect of your dining experience at Empire Steak House. Providing top-notch food, service, and ambiance is what we strive for, and we truly appreciate your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best regards, Empire Steak House Team
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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 on March 6, 2025
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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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 on March 4, 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 1279 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

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

151 East 50th Street, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

Cross street
on 50th street Between 3rd and Lexington Avenues
Neighborhood
Midtown East
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
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Close the 4,5,6 (green line) and A,C, and E (blue line trains) on Lexington Avenue.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jack Sinanaj
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.empiresteakhousenyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 582-6900
Catering
The Empire Steak House is an elegant bar, lounge, restaurant, and magnificent bi-level event space situated in the sweet spot of midtown in New York City. The entrance is street level and spans 10,000 square feet, seating 330 guests or 500 guests standing with 3 dining rooms. <br />Catering can be ordered at: events@empire steakhousenyc.com via email.
Private party facilities
Accommodating up to 450 guests, with two full bars, a private wine room, state-of-the-art sound systems, and flat-screen TVs. The main floor hosts up to 300 guests, the second-level lounge up to 150, and the private wine room is ideal for intimate gatherings of up to 24.
Private party contact
Ilda Selamaj: (212) 582-6900

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Empire Steak House- East

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

Quick Lunch Power-Meal

Pre Theater Menu

Filet Mignon

Petit Filet Mignon

Porterhouse Steak Per Person

Appetizers

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$29.95

Sesame Seared Tuna$29.50

Grilled Octopus$30.95

Empire Crab Cake$29.50

Jumbo Lump Crab Meat Cocktail

Lobster Cocktail

Tuna Tartare$29.95

Little Neck Clams on the Half Shelf$17.50

Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell$19.50

Seafood Platter

Baked Clams$20.95

Fried Calamari$21.95

Sizzling Canadian Bacon$12.95

Soup

French Onion$16.95

Soup of the Day$14.95

Lobster Bisque$21.95

Salads

Mixed Green Salad$17.95

Caesar Salad$19.95

Imported Italian Burrata$25.95

Buffalo Mozzarella & Beefsteak Tomatoes

Hearts of Lettuce$20.95

Empire's Salad$26.95

Daily Special

Beef Short Rib$57.95

Steaks & Chops

Porterhouse Steak Per Person

Filet Mignon$71.95

Petit Filet Mignon$52.95

Prime New York Strip Steak$68.95

Emperors Steak for Two$159.94

The Empire Filet for Two$129.94

Bone-In Ribeye Steak$79.95

Double Cut Rack of Lamb$69.95

Beef Short Rib$63.95

American Wagyu Steaks

American Wagyu Tomahawk Steak for Two$255.00

Golden 24 Karat American Wagyu Tomahawk Steak for Two$495.00

Japanese Steaks

Japanese Wagyu Rib Eye Steak 12oz.$320.00

Japanese A5 Wagyu Tenderloin 10oz.$320.00

Seafood

Organic Scottish Salmon$50.95

Grilled Branzino$52.95

Seared Sesame Tuna$50.95

Empire Crab Cakes$47.95

Grilled Octopus$49.95

Shrimp Scampi$46.95

Lobster Tail$89.95

Surf & Turf$115.95

Surf & Turf$67.95

Pasta & Poultry

A Bronx Tail$75.95

Pappardelle Bolognese$39.95

Lobster Ravioli$42.95

Chicken Parmigiana$41.95

Empire Ragu Pasta$44.95

Potatoes

Empire Home Fries$17.95

Steak Fries$14.95

Jumbo Baked Potato$9.94

Mashed Potatoes$15.95

Mac & Cheese$19.95

Vegetables

Creamed Spinach$16.95

Sautéed Spinach$15.95

Asparagus$17.95