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In New York go to Nick And Stef's Steakhouse for a four star meal. This is a great place. This is a moderately priced, popular place. It's known for its steak. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an elegant atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, and fine wines.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive, but cool & quiet among Madison Sq Garden buzz. Hostess was nice (volunteered quickly to hold my two bags). Service was efficient if not overly pleasant. Beefsteak tomatoes/mozzarella was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I visit steakhouses often and we were not a fan of this one. Our appetizers were amazing but our meals were just okay. I ordered the lobster bisque as a first course and it was the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for the restaurant week menu and it was very good. I had a lobster for 24.00 that was amazing!!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't like my steak, I didn't like the sides, I didn't like the wait staff, quite frankly, I didn't like anything about this restaurant. So it's 5 stars, take away one star for each thing I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm truly alarmed this place doesn't have more buzz than some of the other hotshot steakhouses in New York City with an empty reputation (ie: Del Friscos). My boyfriend and I went here after watching...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nick and Stef's in Los Angeles is one of my all-time favorite restaurants. New York's version, while somewhat smaller, is absolute amazing!We started with a cocktail at the bar made by an awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Disgusting. Mind you, I only made it to the bar. My experience there tells me to never eat at this restaurant. Ever. I came in with two classmates (the booze class, really!) just to have a nighcap...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had very mixed results here. My wife and I went here on vacation and we had the best lobster bisque we've ever (and my risotto was great too).Our entrees on the other hand were nothing special. My...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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I go to a steakhouse about once a month. Decided to try Nick & Stef's due to its proximity to Penn Station. The petite filet & shrimp consisted of a slightly dry (ordered medium) filet and three shrimp. My...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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It's near Madison Square Garden so after viewing a show there I recommend going here especially if you're on a date. The setting is very intimate. They are open very late and the steaks they cook are very...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This steakhouse in Madison Square Garden is very crowded and I was told quite famous. However, the steaks and service were unimpressive. In fact, my steak was not juicy at all although my husband's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Have met friends here for drinks and appetizers a few times. Some of my faves are the onion soup, fried calamari & iceberg wedge. I find it to be a bit pricey but the cocktails are made very well....
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is overpriced, especially considering how many better steakhouses there are in the area.The steak is decent, but not amazing. It's around $32-38 depending on the cut, but you won't be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An upscale steak restaurant. The wait staff is somewhat attentive to patrons' needs. It's clean with modest decor. They offer a prix fixe lunch menu and dinner is very intimate for romantic couples...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Restaurant Week 2008 ReviewNot impressed. Had the prix fixe lunch here which started with a bowl of mussels in white wine (4/5), followed an overcooked "medium" steak (2/4), finishing off with a dry...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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I am a frequent visitor of steak houses, and I have dined to most of them in the city. My friend recommended it, so I came in with few friends for the R.E.M concert. We tried the seafood platter for the table...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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I ate here before the Tom Petty concert and was pleased with my whole experience. My Ribeye steak was absoltely enormous and filled with flavor. My wife had the Mixed seafood entree and told me it was fresh...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go for the lobster specials available now. Everything on the menu was good especially the truffled lobster mashed potatoes (top 5 favorite dishes).Friendly wait staff, cool interior, mixed crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently started to go to this place and I must say that there steaks really hit the spot. As for mostly everything else on their menu, so-so. Also, for midtown west/chelsea area the prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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I am not joking, I'd rather have eaten at Burger King. Service was decent except the food was horrible. The filet mignon has no taste and the consistency of a rubber band. The filet was flat (compared to a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is not too expensive and the food is delicious!! Even the salad was good and I don't usually eat salad when I'm dining out..hehethe meat was so tender, it just fell off from the bone...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
loved the lobster sandwich...soooo goood...steaks were good too
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had a quick bite here with some coworkers for lunch. I had the Ceasar Salad with steak and gotta say, it was amazing. The salad was nothing special but the steak that came with it was amazing....
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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I didn't quite know what to expect at this restaurant, yet I was disappointed. For the price, the food should have been better. I had the petite filet mignon which was not tasty at all. Usually, steakhouses in...
menupages.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As steakhouses go, this one is solid, but not spectacular. Still, the oysters were fresh, the fried calamari wasn't soggy, and the filet mignon was cooked just right. As for sides, I have had better...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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I love it! It was great! Food was terrific and the service was great as well. I went there a few times and they remember you and your name as well. That's a great personality for a restaurant!
menupages.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As Aaron stated below, this place is surprisingly good. It's definitely no Del Frisco's Double Eagle, but the steak is quite succulent.Last night we had an early dinner there to get out of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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With it being our first trip to New York City, finding Nick & Stef's was a great way for us to relax and have a wonderful meal. The steaks, drinks and service were top rate, which off set the higher prices. It...
menupages.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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Table for 5, window seat with NYC costumes galore. Nice place with great service. Food excellent, but a little pricey. Ala Carte only, so a big piece of meat on a plate is what you get. Best salmon salad my...
menupages.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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The majority of people who gave this restaurant an EXCELLENT review also gave "Excellent reviews" to all of the establishments that are part of RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES...Just look at the Profiles of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for a quick, but reasonably satisfying, bite before your favorite concert at MSG? Options in this neighborhood traditionally haven't been great (and the superpretzel / Famiglia pizza combo...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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Adjacent to Madison Square Garden, Nick & Stef's is the perfect place for pre- or post-game parties, special events, or just a great dinner! The sleek and contemporary steakhouse features amazing steaks and a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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I live just a few blocks from Nic and Stef's so I make it a point to go there at least once a week. I can't get enough of their steaks!! They are always cooked to perfection! When I'm not in the mood for...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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this place has great scotch/whisky selection, perfect for the upcoming colder months. we knocked back a few rounds and then had dinner. the sirloin was cooked to perfection-- most other restaurants can't get...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2006
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We don't get to NYC that often so going to an unknown restaurant (to us) meant that price was not a consequence. This restaurant was pricey but once in a blue moon was worth it. The service was impecable; the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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Not that good. Too expensive. Medium quality food.
menupages.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Best Mac & Cheese ever. Like, seriously. I could eat it as a meal alone and would probably pick some up as take away without getting an entree. The steak and other fare here can be pricey, but the $7 ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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Went to N&S's last night for dinner. The service was HORRIBLE. The table who got there 20 minutes before us had their food before we even had our bread. I had to ask for water 3 times, and our butter that fell...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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I came today with my gf. It was unbelievable. Great cocktail, great service, great food either. I got steak and my gf got shrimp. It is small portion, but.... dance your tongue. It is soo tasty. Either the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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We had dinner July 2, 2006 after the theater. The food was excellent and the staff super friendly. Just on the North side of Penn station, it was easy to get the train home. Definitely a restaurant to revisit!
menupages.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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I love going to nick and stefs before a game or concert. They offer a great selection of food from spectacular steaks to seafood. They also have a great selection of starters. One of my favorite starters are...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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Nick and Stef's was a great time. The staff was very proffesional and kind. The food was outstanding. I would reccomend this to anyone looking for a great meal in New York City. The wait staff knows the menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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From the street you could miss it walking by the front door. I've gone to there a few times, the staff is great, not your typical stuffy steakhouse crew-very friendly and professional. By the second visit I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2006
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It's a very nice and classy place but the food wasn't worth the money. The only really good thing I ate was probably the cheese cake.
menupages.com - user review - 05/31/2005
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My client and I where pleasantly surprised at the outstanding service and food we received...we started off with the soft-shell crab special, amazing..light, fresh and full of flavor. For our main course, the...
menupages.com - user review - 04/20/2005
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Best lamb chop ever in NYC and $28 for three double when you pay more than $35 anywhere else. Great sides and very nice Surf and Turf. We start with a seafood bouquet, the crab meat was the best I ever had. I...
menupages.com - user review - 04/19/2005
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...that a restaurant in this neighborhood could deliver such a great experience! The steaks are delicious and so are the sides. We shared a crabcake appetizer which was amazing (all crab!) Other things people...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2005
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We paid $180 for a steak dinner for 2 - the meat was not the best quality. We could have gone to the Outback 3 times for the same money. Service was OK, but the meat is not recommended.
menupages.com - user review - 02/27/2005
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Surprisingly good stuff. Sirloin (NY Strip) was incredible! Also got the fries (pretty good stuff) and the creamed spinach (delicious). They outsource their bread and pastries from some pretty good local...
menupages.com - user review - 10/31/2004
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The steaks were the best I have ever tasted. Unfortunately the atmosphere was flat the night I was there.
menupages.com - user review - 06/18/2004
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First trip to NYC, staying in the area and was looking for a nice dinner, with a short walk. Stumbled in, and was thrilled all the way around. My ribeye steak was probably one of the best I've ever had. So...
menupages.com - user review - 06/15/2004
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This was my first time dining here and the food was nothing short of spectatular. The steaks were mouth watering and the side dishes were top notch. I recommend the cream spinach and macaroni & cheese. The...
menupages.com - user review - 02/19/2004
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For being right around the corner from Madison Square garden, this place is surprisingly classy. The staff is super nice, and our restervations have always been honored in a timely fashion. Their dry-aged...
menupages.com - user review - 02/17/2004
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being a carnivore & restaurant fan, and having lived in NY all my life, I have tried EVERY steakhouse. This is, by far, the worst "steakhouse" and I use the term loosely(Idon't know what they eat in LA, but if...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2003
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Because the service is ABOMINABLE and you'll need to have someone you can talk to to kill the time between the waiter making appearances. Fortunately, my colleague and I were able to do so and therefore were...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2003
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After visiting most of the top steakhouses in NYC, this was by far the worst dining experience. We waited 15 minutes for a waiter to come to our table and introduce themselves. The filet mignon was overcooked...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2003
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I went to Nick & Stefs this past Saturday night with my girlfriend, we got the filet mignon, lobster, and creamed spinach. The food was excellent and cooked perfectly, the service was great as well as having a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2003
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I usually don't write my opinions on websites, but some of these comments are way off base. The food in this restaurant is average at best. It is way overpriced and the portions are small. It seems that the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2003
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I am not a steak connoisseur, but I know what I like, and my experience at Nick and Stef's left me satisfied. My friend and I both had the filet mignon, which was simply outstanding. What's more, the mixed...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2003
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We probably would have never gone to Nick and Stefs had we not had the $30 off coupon. It was a decent steak, and definitely worth it with the coupon. Other than that though, it was scorching hot inside the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2003
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For the good-restaurant-starved area around Penn Station, Nick and Stef's is a welcome treat. I went on a Saturday night, pre-theater (and used the "famous" $50 gift certificate, which you can't beat!) and we...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2003
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This place surprised me. For somewhere connected to Penn Station and MSG it wasn't too crowded and even if it was filled with people (which it wasn't) there was plenty of room to be seated comfortably. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2003
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this place is worth a visit- particularly if you are catching a show at MSG. WITH it- it is unbeatable- the food is delicious and the service is perfection. The ribeye was cooked perfectly and the cheese...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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I am a huge fan of steak so after reading some of the reviews here i decided to check this place out (the location was what kept me from going there in the first place). first, i was never served any of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2002
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I love a steakhouse like everyone else, yet this place has the best cornbread OF MY LIFE, and of my friend's lives. We fight over it. It doesn't even need butter. And the steaks, the sides, all those potatoes,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2002
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This is the best steakhouse in NYC and I have tried virtually all of them (Luger's, Smith & Wollensky's, etc.). The steaks are out of this world. I prefer their filet or ribeye and not the strip which they say...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2002
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Went there bc of the $50 dine out ny coupon - the porterhouse is very yummy, the ny stripe is decent. had the portobellos, don't know why the other raters on citysearch raved about them so much. overall...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2002
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Went here with the Dine Out NY certificate which took off $50. Well worth it. Steak was good, not the best I've had. The mashed potatoes with bacon were delish! Also had sweet potato fries, asparagus and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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Went with a few friends with gift certificates. The steak was great...not the best in the city, but certainly well worth it. The sides are what blew us away though. The portobello dish was to die for! You must...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2002
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Went with a gift certificate, which knocked $100 off the bill- definitely made it worth it. Steaks were good; nothing great.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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Unfortunately this was a last minute decision as we had tickets for a concert at MSG. Unfortunately this restaurant did not meet our expections with respect to the food. My companions meal was dry and my meal...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2002
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Went to Nick & Stef's since I heard that it was led by a famed Los Angeles chef named Joachim Splichtal. Heck, this fellow knows hardly anything about steaks! His original restaurant in L.A. was great, but the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2002
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