Is Smith & Wollensky NYC's BEST Steakhouse?

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6 ай бұрын

When it comes to the best steakhouse in New York City, everyone has their favorite go to spot. Some say Delmonico's in the Financial District, the oldest steakhouse in America and also the first ever fine dining restaurant in America, is the best steak in NYC. Others say it's Old Homestead Steakhouse, also one of the oldest steakhouses in NYC and one of the oldest steakhouses in America. Others more will say Keens Steakhouse is the best steak due to its history and its taste, while some others will say Peter Luger Steak House or Gallaghers Steakhouse are King of New York for steak.
One name though that consistently arises to the top of the list, however, is Smith & Wollensky. Smith and Wollensky is one of the newer iconic steakhouses in New York, being founded in 1977, which is much more recent than some other names mentioned above, some of which were founded in the 1800s. However, Smith & Wollensky has a very loyal following and the Smith & Wollensky NYC location is frequently mentioned on lists of the best steak in Manhattan and the best steak in New York City if not the best steak in America. The restaurant has become so popular it even opened several new locations including a Smith & Wollensky Las Vegas location! The Smith & Wollensky architecture alone is stunning, but we will be reviewing the famous Smith & Wollensky cajun ribeye steak and the Smith & Wollensky filet mignon to see if this steakhouse is all it's cracked up to be!
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Smith & Wollensky
49th Street &, 3rd Ave, New York, 10022

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@PTBCANADIAN 5 ай бұрын

Maximum respect ordering that much food in order to rocked good quality content and broad material, you didn’t cheap out AT ALL. Dude, I’ll support and share your channel everywhere - you deserve it. LOVE your reviews and your commitment. Cheers 🍻

@NoahEatsShorts 5 ай бұрын

It's a smart move for leftovers!!!

@michelejashinsky8409 5 ай бұрын

The ribeye looked medium well! The fillet looked excellent

@svonkie 5 ай бұрын

I think he's doing this to boost engagement. The first was medium, the second was medium rare.

@3up3down. 5 ай бұрын

The ribeye cap was well done, shame. The eye was medium to medium well. First steak overcooked for sure. Filet looked good, I agree

@Lugant 5 ай бұрын

Sure but in the middle of the steak for sure was more medium rare

@brandoncarpenter9681 5 ай бұрын

Ribeyes taste great medium due to the fat rendering. Wonder if the chef did a slight chef preference

@BlackJesus8463 5 ай бұрын

@@brandoncarpenter9681 It looked perfect.

@marshallfield3792 5 ай бұрын

Smith and Wollensky is a good steakhouse , but nearly as good as Sparks is a few blocks away . Sparks is more refined, has way less greasy food, and presents a finer eating experience than Smith and Wollensky ever could . The only thing S&W has that could be called among the best in the city is their creamed spinach, it is delicious .

@deenyc1049 5 ай бұрын

Funny thing about Sparks, one of the best lobsters I've ever had was from there. Great steaks, seafood and service.

@greekie1234 5 ай бұрын

Big Paul Costellano agrees too! Jokes aside, I love Sparks as well..

@Mike11219USA 5 ай бұрын

I had one of the worst steaks at sparks. Super chewy with sinew.

@UncleHoCM 5 ай бұрын

Chewy bread sucks. An American characteristic.

@TommyRibs 5 ай бұрын

Agreed. Del Frisco Double Eagle is excellent. Bobby Vans was also excellent Haven’t been to either on in a while though. Smith and Wollensky is Iconic though.

@gregorydonohue8789 6 ай бұрын

That first piece of bread you tried looked like sourdough. That texture and consistency (tougher and chewier than typical French or Italian bread) is typical and by design for sourdough.

@uaeats 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I always learn something new from you all

@riproar11 5 ай бұрын

The best way to ruin bread is by making it sourdough.

@bradjohnson482 5 ай бұрын

@@riproar11 Opinions and assholes.

@xc7525 5 ай бұрын

@@riproar11how so?

@BlackJesus8463 5 ай бұрын

@@xc7525 Watch the video.

@bw2082 5 ай бұрын

The ribeye is well done on the cap and medium well on the rest. The filet was medium. Honestly the hash browns looked like the best thing.

@albertosantiago1349 5 ай бұрын

Agree. It does not look. For a great Cajun Ribeye or Cajun Porter House definitely @Bryant and Cooper in Roslyn, NY

@jasonk4315 5 ай бұрын

I would send back both. Pretty disappointing cook for a steak house. Would expect that at an olive garden

@animaladam5 5 ай бұрын

@@albertosantiago1349brother no one wants to go to Roslyn……

@vaughanbackup4787 5 ай бұрын

DEF agree on the temps ....the hash browns look not too great...im sure he had an interesting bathroom sitting

@Farly98 Ай бұрын

Great review! So many details were helpful

@hi_bye287 5 ай бұрын

The ribeye was slightly overcooked, but the filet looked so good!

@waverave24124 3 ай бұрын

because of you, this is going in my bucket list :D!!

@uglyhobo4602 5 ай бұрын

Yes! Thanks for doing another steakhouse review!!!

@retro1475 5 ай бұрын

I'm a big food guy love traveling to places just for did recently hmgo to Gallagher in new york so I really enjoy watching your videos keep up the good work!

@thomasyenner2499 5 ай бұрын

Years ago I was at Smith and Wolinsky with several other people. We all ordered our steaks, rare or medium, rare, except for one person, who ordered his steak well done. The waiter advised against it. When the food arrived, the well done person sent his steak back because it wasn’t well done enough. The waiter returned with the steak, and unfortunately, it was still not to my companions liking. So he returned the steak again. Within moments later, a chef returned with the stake, slammed the platter down onto the table in front of my companion, and said “don’t send it back again. “! We all laughed uproariously.

@dinhtran-ld4hz 5 ай бұрын

hopefully that was the last time you went to eat steak with that well done companions. Specially a nice steakhouse

@jhfit 5 ай бұрын

I would have said fk you and walked out.

@jojogian2428 5 ай бұрын

Beware of returning your food multiple times. I’ve heard stories of many angry chefs. 😜😂

@ramencurry6672 5 ай бұрын

Used to eat there a bunch of times years ago. It’s good

@XKeyscore124 5 ай бұрын

Lol sounds like a arrogant and crap restaurant

@Yzerman1991 5 ай бұрын

Found your channel right before xmas, really dig your content.

@benjisdad16 5 ай бұрын

Steaks look delicious. Congrats on being able to work on your channel full time

@2Wheels_NYC 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for another great review, UA! I put S&W in my top 5 in NYC. I lived just off Tudor City for a while, so I could walk there, and enjoyed it often. I never had the cajun ribeye, I'm wondering if that added to the excess butter. But, this is certainly on the upper end of my list. Try Porter House in the Time Warner Center (across from the epic Per Se) It's done by Michael Lomonaco, and is one of my favorites. Happy New Year good sir!

@qho4633 5 ай бұрын

Hey UA. Hope your Phillies do well mate. Love your videos makes me miss my trip to NYC

@joelashadali 5 ай бұрын

I wanted to congratulate you on your career decision. I wish you the best and Im positive you will be extremely successful. I really enjoy and appreciate your work.

@dennist.8210 5 ай бұрын

Hi UA! Always nice to see Steakhouse videos. While i do love a buttery melt in your mouth steak, that one was swimming in it lol. Last time i mentioned giving Trattoria L'incontro a try as far as Italian places go. Today, may i also recommend "Christo's Steakhouse" also in the Astoria area? It has been a very long time since I've been there so i can't speak to its current quality. However, yearssss ago it was quite delicious! It'd be cool to see if you decide to give it a try!

@erikfast4228 6 ай бұрын

I enjoy your videos UA. Keep going.

@uaeats 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@peterlazaridis1991 6 ай бұрын

Love your videos UA!

@uaeats 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@WWExploring Ай бұрын

Those steaks were absolutely incrediidle-looking, WOW! Representing NY very well!

@therealgumby2937 5 ай бұрын

The cajun ribeye looked medium with maybe too much cajun seasoning while the filet mignon was medium rare. I would have never ordered 2 steaks but thanks for showing them for the channel!

@NoahEats 5 ай бұрын

When you do food vlogs, you will order 3 steaks!

@kirkbarber5094 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for doing my favorite spot. If you ever return I'd suggest the prime rib. Its got no butter bomb. And the au gratin potato's are the special ones they substitute grease with cheese and that dish is divine.

@Reyd_01 5 ай бұрын

I have been watching these reviews for months having no idea he's been

@jackfeifer2501 5 ай бұрын

The crust on those steaks was just amazing, the filet mignon looked a perfect temperature. My mouth is watering.

@rexiioper6920 5 ай бұрын

yeah i dont get his moaning, that looked top notch to me

@NoahEatsShorts 5 ай бұрын

@@rexiioper6920I guess we need to be there

@jackfeifer2501 5 ай бұрын

@@NoahEatsShorts let’s have a get together on him

@NoahEatsShorts 5 ай бұрын

@@jackfeifer2501 👍

@tomdrolet 5 ай бұрын

He said he wanted medium rare for both. The ribeye was served medium well but the fillet was perfect.

@jefffromjersey52 3 ай бұрын

I thought the Ribeye was way beyond Medium, into well done territory.. but looked Good ... I agree with him on the " too much butter and grease" comments though.. it does distract from the meat, which is a shame ..

@vincentt.7501 5 ай бұрын

Always enjoy your videos! Your very honest about the food!

@NoahEats 5 ай бұрын

It's always interesting to witness

@annehajdu8654 5 ай бұрын

*You're

@DanielFMcFadden 5 ай бұрын

Yes sir. Someone should be able to experience NYC once in a while. Looks amazing. Keep it up, UA.

@NoahEatsShorts 5 ай бұрын

New York has so many options!

@Mm-sp3vx 6 ай бұрын

I think the butter situation is more like a preference. A lot of people like buttery steak. That Ribeye is not medium rare, however it made my mouth water lol. Gimme some white rice with that! Lol

@BlackJesus8463 5 ай бұрын

There's other flavors to compliment a faty steak he just didnt like the steak sauce. Mikey Chan carries around a jar of hot oil for situations like this.

@charisejackson7353 5 ай бұрын

I loved everything about the rib eye from the cook on it to all of that butter and the spices and like you said give me a plate of white rice and a salad and to me that's good eating 😂😂😂😂

@ghelley 5 ай бұрын

Great Job on the Mirroring👍👍

@NoahEats 5 ай бұрын

What tripod are you using to get the selfie shots

@RR-fg2rl 5 ай бұрын

Great review I love your honest reviews I've been there a few times not best but good. Love Cajun at morton's I'm flying to Palm Springs to take my mom to mortons and get there Cajun rib eye which I love when I had it here in NYC. On Mondays I go to applebees they do a $27 6oz steak with garlic mash potatoes and broccoli for $14 I love it.

@sundaybest27 5 ай бұрын

That might be a little too greasy for me, but as usual, informative and unbiased review. Thanks UA! Happy New Year! ❤

@NoahEatsShorts 5 ай бұрын

Lots of fat and butter mix perfect for that bread!!!

@FeckArseIndustries 5 ай бұрын

Complimentary defibrillator, on the house.

@georgesitgraves8474 5 ай бұрын

Good honest review

@pumalee9132 5 ай бұрын

I haven't eaten at Smith &Wollensky since 2003. You should eat at Empire's Steakhouse on 50th Street on the Eastside!❤❤❤❤❤ go on Tuesday through Saturday for best service!❤❤❤ The portahouse or the lamb chops are fantastic!! Also, the calamari is to die for. Please go and tell the manager that Puma sent you, you'll be treated like a king!!!

@NoahEats 5 ай бұрын

I'll add Empire to my list

@georgehimon1445 4 ай бұрын

Great video review ,my father would pull up a seat in the refrigerator,at late hours and eat with his eyes closed ,you and him are the only two people ive seen do this. To a long happy life ,thanks for sharing . I dont do sauces with the quality of this beef.

@clifflong7944 5 ай бұрын

You know the waiter always says that whatever you order is one of their personal favorites right? Gives an instant sense of camaraderie with the guest and makes the guest more likely to tip better.

@binbhrf 5 ай бұрын

as a former waiter this can be true but people are more straight up then you think. people are also better at reading honesty than you think and a waiter that treats you like a real person can be even more appreciated then a kiss ass.

@jepjep5635 5 ай бұрын

You ordered the rib to be medium rare but it looks well done and you did not mention anything

@NoahEats 5 ай бұрын

I would have like to see a cut down the middle to see the cook quality of the chef

@NoahEats 5 ай бұрын

Could be camera filter, lighting and angle

@martinnorbeck4657 5 ай бұрын

It was marinated which might have that effect.

@uberdump 5 ай бұрын

Nice video and good to see you hat is off in the restaurant. 🙂

@jessphiliprodriquez7381 5 ай бұрын

I like your reviews. It's honest. There are some bloggers that rave about everything!

@bb57365 5 ай бұрын

I can’t watch enough NYC Steakhouse reviews. All are so amazing. Definitely the thing to do when you want to splurge. 🥩

@christianhunter777 5 ай бұрын

Great review, UA! Had the burger ($25) and half an order of creamed spinach a couple of times. A fun spot for mingling with the midtown business lunch crowd.

@user-uv7ip4qz5r 5 ай бұрын

Those steaks look amazing 😮Best steaks i’ve seen yet on this channel

@NoahEats 5 ай бұрын

They looked shiny!

@Ria-xl7kz 5 ай бұрын

UA, keep doing what you're doing! We got your back!

@brandonlesgo9563 5 ай бұрын

The ribeye was swimming because of you ordering Cajun style.

@thebigmoo 5 ай бұрын

My favorite steak house in NY.. went there once a week, in the eighties and nineties.. Cajun rib eye and seafood Tower is the best! Great staff!

@DW-xt7vz 3 ай бұрын

Awesome honest review - just subbed. Ate here in March 2024 and had the exact same thoughts - rib eye meat quality was incredible but ruined by how oily it was.

@andreykonin560 2 ай бұрын

The most yummy reviews!

@plantagardenforever 5 ай бұрын

It all looked delicious!

@sallysmitgeddes2270 5 ай бұрын

Another great video... Thx i enjoy watching you ❤❤❤

@jamiespeese2062 3 ай бұрын

Love your videos! You have check out Barclay Prime in Philly and Gibsons in Chicago!

@Parfour44 5 ай бұрын

Your reviews are always very informative. My suggestion to you would be to take smaller bites, I'm always afraid I might have to run in and give you the heimlich maneuver .

@NoahEats 5 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same about the size of the bites 😅

@jeffrx 5 ай бұрын

Facts

@uncleted2063 3 ай бұрын

A knowledgeable wait staff is always a huge plus.

@SpencerToddBrown 5 ай бұрын

I’ve been binge watching UA for about three days and I’ve discovered that his face reactions are a direct correlation to the rating. The more angry and face contortions, the better the food experience!!!!

@NoahEats 5 ай бұрын

I think it was the charring of the cajun seasoning than a searing of the beef, as the butter side reduced that soot side sitting in the plate.

@ejr5480 Ай бұрын

One cohesive unit?! Never heard home fries described like that before 😂😂😂😂

@DTXMAX1 5 ай бұрын

oh man, i used to work right across the street at a law office. surprised you didn't get the burger made with all the leftover trimmings, one of the best burgers i have had.

@inlandindieP35 4 ай бұрын

Not dunking the bread into that pool of cajun steak butter seemed like a missed opportunity.

@user-ut8ls7qp1j 5 ай бұрын

thank you for this review and i love your honesty

@erch4882 5 ай бұрын

The Cap was well done ! You ordered medium rare. You got someone else’s order lol 😂

@NoahEats 5 ай бұрын

Cooler just too long :(

@ryangies4798 5 ай бұрын

Ribeye had Cajun seasonings and a hard sear which is how the great steak joints do it. However the ribeye wasn’t thick enough to handle that blast of sear so the steak wasn’t medium rare… was medium. Didn’t effect the steak one bit. Not a big deal.

@annehajdu8654 5 ай бұрын

@@ryangies4798, *affect

@animaladam5 5 ай бұрын

@@ryangies4798definitely a big deal. Don’t offer a temperature you can’t achieve.. ive gotten mid rare here plenty with success. Also this place is known for its prime rib. UA just doesn’t know..

@trentbateman 5 ай бұрын

Great review. 2 steaks is great info to form a basis on a steakhouse! Why they would douse a ribeye in butter is beyond me!

@dilippatel3268 5 ай бұрын

excellent video

@donkcrypto9613 5 ай бұрын

I'd like to see more signature desserts when you go these places!

@RaspberryRippler 5 ай бұрын

That fillet steak looks fab. Dip it in the Cajun juices, UA!

@NoahEats 5 ай бұрын

Definitely dip the bread in the drippings

@jimmaloney3738 6 ай бұрын

Totally agree with your reasoning regarding jjust tasting the steak......Love Gallaghers. Want to try Keens next

@uaeats 5 ай бұрын

Great minds eat alike! I recommend Keens, it's great

@mikeymdt 5 ай бұрын

i love the casual S&W bar

@johndean1634 5 ай бұрын

The one we visited in The Strand in London was exceptional. Décor, Cocktail Bar, Service and Steaks was 2nd to none. Cannot wait till our next visit. Expensive well you get what you pay for in life £600 for 4 people with cocktails was what we expected and was happy to pay it.

@rexiioper6920 5 ай бұрын

that seems honestly a bit on the low side. did you not get wine?

@holyart4all 5 ай бұрын

You should have put some cajun sauce from the prime rib onto the fillet mignon.

@waynemiller6555 5 ай бұрын

I would love a review of Karczma Polish Restaurant in Brooklyn. I’ve never eaten there. I would suggest you try the White Borscht and the Meat Pierogi (similar to Chinese pot stickers but different dough used) and a main dish. Would love to hear what you think! Thanks!

@justindimarco6873 5 ай бұрын

subscribed because you are completely honest and dont hold an opinion back

@tjsmoothrock 5 ай бұрын

Ooh I’m going here next week. Heard they have a special after 8pm where you get endless amount of wine lol

@Pintexx 5 ай бұрын

That ribeye would’ve been so much better with some more bread dipped in that buttery sauce. You can also use the bread to soak up some of that butter on top of the steak

@spamham1976 5 ай бұрын

My favorite steak house in NyC is “Strip House” on 12th street. They have perfected the sear with a peppercorn crust. I also highly recommend the duck fat potatoes and truffle cream spinach as sides.

@ggagoots Ай бұрын

Yeah I have to agree, nobody fucks with their sear, and the salt e peppercorn just makes it amazing ... 1 thing going against them is they're definite cut thinner then all the other too steak houses but the flavor is just off the charts

@ernestedwards4073 5 ай бұрын

Ooh WEE! I'm excited! Shared to my Facebook page! Thanks for sharing this

@DCL26 5 ай бұрын

Suggestions, maybe you or the Waiter could have put some of the buttery sauce on your Filet Mignon, and maybe you could have asked the Waiter to take the large steak and put it on another "empty" dish. It would have removed all the excess buttery sauce, leaving just the steak that looked like it was flavored enough on its own.

@animaladam5 5 ай бұрын

You wouldn’t have done a damn thing.. you would have been outside on the upper east side in manhattan eating your own ass.

@alant.541 5 ай бұрын

Another excellent NYC steak review. I guess looks are deceiving - your steaks and hashbrowns looked delicious. Congrats on making KZfaq your full-time passion!

@NoahEatsShorts 5 ай бұрын

Steak reviews are good and savory!

@dbased1915 3 ай бұрын

Went to the ones in easton OH and the one at the Venetian resort in Vegas. Good experiences with both. First time spending 200 by myself on a dinner so def on the higher end.

@Farzee49 5 ай бұрын

Man, I was really rooting for you when you first mispronounced "worcestershire" when you were discussing the steak sauce but THEN you repeated it 😂 FYI its "Wu-stuh-SHR" 😊 LOVE the content on your channel!

@chustlerm 5 ай бұрын

I bet you think you are impressing people with the "correct" pronunciation. Of all the words that one is the one most agree to not care about because everyone knows what you are saying. Relax

@BlowinFree 5 ай бұрын

@@chustlermmsfarzee is quite right.

@oaktree1628 5 ай бұрын

⁠@@BlowinFreeit’s “Wooster -shire” like the city near Boston plus shire

@neils9944 5 ай бұрын

So glad I live in Texas. When you order Med rare you get Med rare.

@PatriciaRoggero 5 ай бұрын

OMG looks so good

@philippineswithjohndoe5529 5 ай бұрын

Dipping the bread in the steak butter sauce, could have been a good option

@iec7587 5 ай бұрын

used to live on 47th and 2nd and would go to Smith and Wollensky a few times a year. Ir was really good, haven't been in years.

@PWNHUB Ай бұрын

Definitely looked a little closer to medium but hard to tell on camera usually.

@user-er8kz2jg6o 4 ай бұрын

There is nothing in this world that tastes as good as Steak.

@zekelucente9702 5 ай бұрын

Years ago I shared a massive porterhouse and a four pound Angry Lobster with four other friends at S&W and it was an amazing meal. The steak was perfect and we couldn’t finish it and the lobster was just the right amount of spicy.

@animaladam5 5 ай бұрын

4 friends? Sounds like a weak meal

@jmubreader 5 ай бұрын

Everything is so caramelized my favorite word!

@teddelguercio2173 5 ай бұрын

Had a NY strip there in December 2007 after a business closing in Manhattan. Simply amazing. Long overdue to get back.

@robb682 5 ай бұрын

Hey UA do you travel outside US some time ? Just wondering 🤔

@josephschminkey5717 6 ай бұрын

Excited to see those Vegas videos

@uaeats 5 ай бұрын

I'm excited to make them!

@joelb.2685 5 ай бұрын

We need a collaboration video. UA and Shin from Vegas with Shin. Would be Epic, the best NY and Las Vegas restaurant vloggers.

@xc7525 5 ай бұрын

That’s what I was thinking too!!

@derekbatts766 5 ай бұрын

Did you dip a piece of the fillet in the ribeye drippings?

@josephmonte8423 5 ай бұрын

That’s brick oven bread! It’s very firm. But very delicious! Bread is life! Steak is heaven!

@michaela.5363 5 ай бұрын

I dined at that location awhile back and I ordered bone-in New York strip. It was an excellent meal.

@RoyDemeosBrother 5 ай бұрын

Too bad Tads Steaks isn't around anymore in nyc

@rudythecat7320 Ай бұрын

You must be kidding.

@johnkovalicky3389 5 ай бұрын

Its all about personal tastes folks. If I was UA I would not have gotten the cajun rib eye but traditional .for a review that is and that bone in fillet looked amazing... the bread also looked very good with a variety of ..and butter looked wonderful. The hash browns also were on point as well. Ya just gotta eat rite away and not ponder over it , lol !!!😮

@NoahEats 5 ай бұрын

I think the charging was more of the Cajun seasoning vs an actual sear

@kamshafty 5 ай бұрын

It's GOOD you know what you like! A grease sponge A butter tour of NYC To me, the Rib Eye looked yummy But at those prices - I would prefer to have it the way I want it Don't really need a butter bomb

@NoahEats 5 ай бұрын

Lol butter mmmm!

@feedthehungry1 4 ай бұрын

2 cowboys out here on the WestSide started an establishment called "CattleMens Steakhouse" which is built in the fashion of the old frontier cattle ranch houses......not a bougie place but with a real cowboy type of feel that is classy in its own right and prices are fair with bottomless green salad bowls and home made dressing , bottomless bbq ranch beans , and bottomless sourdough bread loaves that are all made from scratch...........Another place but for this one you will need a reservation to guarantee a spot in Beverley Hills called "Lawrys The Prime Rib" brought to you by the man that makes the famous seasoned salt you can find in most household kitchen cabinets.........

@mediumraresteak851 5 ай бұрын

Nice video! If you can, I recommend the new Korean chicken joint in the city, Coqodaq. From the owner of Cote. Genuinely curious if it's worth the hype.

@goednieuwskrantje-nl 5 ай бұрын

What are your top 2 or top 3 steak sauces?

@rcnordo4366 5 ай бұрын

That ribeye seems pretty thin cut for a premium steakhouse and is hammered, not medium rare. Wolfgang’s elevates one side of the plate so that the butter drains off the steak and pools into sauce rather than forming a sea of grease around the steak. Much better approach.