Is Smith & Wollensky NYC's BEST Steakhouse?

[@PTBCANADIAN]

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]

It's a smart move for leftovers!!!

[@michelejashinsky8409]

The ribeye looked medium well! The fillet looked excellent

[@svonkie]

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

[@3up3down.]

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]

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

[@brandoncarpenter9681]

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

[@BlackJesus8463]

@@brandoncarpenter9681 It looked perfect.

[@georgehimon1445]

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.

[@kirkbarber5094]

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.

[@marshallfield3792]

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]

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

[@greekie1234]

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

[@Mike11219USA]

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

[@UncleHoCM]

Chewy bread sucks. An American characteristic.

[@TommyRibs]

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.

[@jackfeifer2501]

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

[@rexiioper6920]

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

[@NoahEatsShorts]

​@@rexiioper6920I guess we need to be there

[@jackfeifer2501]

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

[@NoahEatsShorts]

@@jackfeifer2501 👍

[@DW-xt7vz]

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.

[@bw2082]

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]

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

[@jasonk4315]

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

[@vaughanbackup4787]

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

[@therealgumby2937]

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]

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

[@erch4882]

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

[@NoahEats]

Cooler just too long :(

[@annehajdu8654]

​@@ryangies4798, *affect

[@Reyd_01]

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

[@jepjep5635]

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

[@NoahEats]

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

[@NoahEats]

Could be camera filter, lighting and angle

[@martinnorbeck4657]

It was marinated which might have that effect.

[@m.theresa1385]

@@NoahEats I’d like to see all these meats cut down the middle (on arrival at the table), since more often than not they appear to be cooked beyond medium rare. We never see the center of these steaks. His food though 🤷‍♀️

[@gregorydonohue8789]

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]

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

[@riproar11]

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

[@bradjohnson482]

@@riproar11 Opinions and assholes.

[@xc7525]

@@riproar11how so?

[@BlackJesus8463]

@@xc7525 Watch the video.

[@dennist.8210]

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!

[@uncleted2063]

A knowledgeable wait staff is always a huge plus.

[@DanielFMcFadden]

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

[@NoahEatsShorts]

New York has so many options!

[@Furiously_HappyRN]

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]

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]

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 😂😂😂😂

[@m.theresa1385]

@@BlackJesus8463 it seems that h leant like spicy. He seemed to even find the Cajun spicy. I wore that in the beginning both nuts were to be Cajun - fortunately it didn’t turn out that way, though the filet was overdone.

[@pumalee9132]

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]

I'll add Empire to my list

[@Cacklingkameltoe]

The ribeye was swimming because of you ordering Cajun style.

[@neils9944]

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

[@RoyDemeosBrother]

Too bad Tads Steaks isn't around anymore in nyc

[@Parfour44]

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]

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

[@jeffrx]

Facts

[@DTXMAX1]

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.

[@thebigmoo]

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!

[@nicolebell-m1y]

LOVE how you’re showing us the menu items! I live in a small town in South Africa 🇿🇦 Chances of me visiting restaurants like this are zero to none! Thank you for taking me there 💃🏼

[@benjisdad16]

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

[@RaspberryRippler]

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

[@NoahEats]

Definitely dip the bread in the drippings

[@2Wheels_NYC]

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!

[@trentbateman]

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!

[@WilliamKShank]

LongHorn Steakhouse. That's 100 miles round trip, to get to a big name Steakhouse I'd have make a 200 miles round trip (Chicago)! Thanks for the video. Safe Journey! Yellowbird Blue Agave Sriracha!!!

[@NoahEats]

In Chicago you got Mortons!

[@jimmaloney3738]

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

[@uaeats]

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

[@RR-fg2rl]

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.

[@NoahEats]

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.

[@Oobaglunk]

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

[@xc7525]

That’s what I was thinking too!!

[@sundaybest27]

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

[@NoahEatsShorts]

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

[@FeckArseIndustries]

Complimentary defibrillator, on the house.

[@tomdrolet]

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

[@jefffromjersey52]

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 ..

[@donnamichele3463]

@@jefffromjersey52usually, anything Cajun or blackened will be medium or above.

[@DCL26]

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.

[@thomasyenner2499]

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]

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

[@jhfit]

I would have said fk you and walked out.

[@jojogian2428]

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

[@ramencurry6672]

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

[@XKeyscore124]

Lol sounds like a arrogant and crap restaurant

[@alant.541]

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

[@NoahEatsShorts]

Steak reviews are good and savory!

[@retro1475]

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!

[@clifflong7944]

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]

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.

[@NikoliBarashnikov]

Don't let this distract you from the fact that Hector is gonna be running 3 Honda Civic's with spoon engines. On top of that he just came into Harry's and ordered 3 t66 turbo's with NOS's and a Motec System Exhaust.

[@792bnz]

You're a fool 😄

[@qc7767]

underrated comment

[@holyart4all]

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

[@Pintexx]

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

[@Farly98]

Great review! So many details were helpful

[@user-uv7ip4qz5r]

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

[@NoahEats]

They looked shiny!

[@jessphiliprodriquez7381]

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

[@Zanaaa50]

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]

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]

@@chustlermmsfarzee is quite right.

[@oaktree1628]

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

[@vincentt.7501]

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

[@NoahEats]

It's always interesting to witness

[@annehajdu8654]

*You're

[@zekelucente9702]

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.

[@feedthehungry1]

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.........

[@philippineswithjohndoe5529]

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

[@christianhunter777]

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.

[@Joe-d3t1t]

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

[@garrypapagno5721]

You too fussy today...you have no idea how bad I would want to eat a steak in one these places...keep posting...I'll keep drooling...

[@joelashadali]

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.

[@bb57365]

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

[@erikfast4228]

I enjoy your videos UA. Keep going.

[@uaeats]

Thank you!

[@johnkovalicky3389]

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]

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

[@spamham1976]

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]

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

[@Yzerman1991]

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

[@foxsportstalk]

Hi UA….I’ve gone to Smith & Wollsensky for years. I think your Ribeye was greasy because you selected the Cajun steak. The seasonings must be in an oil or butter that they baste the steak in while it cooks. The plain Ribeye just has the residual steak juices, nothing like I saw on the bottom of the Cajun steak plate. As always, thanks for the great review.

[@Buzzkill-wn7tf]

Paused the video at first sight of you being served the steaks (look great). No Way are you going to finish all that! If you do...gold star.

[@NoahEats]

Lol. He was pacing himself and planning on taking home leftovers

[@hi_bye287]

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

[@Honey-Sanchez]

I'm a sucker for Steak Au Poivre.

[@SpencerToddBrown]

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!!!!

[@qho4633]

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

[@kamshafty]

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]

Lol butter mmmm!

[@inlandindieP35]

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

[@rcnordo4366]

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.

[@uberdump]

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

[@josephmonte8423]

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

[@teddelguercio2173]

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

[@frankb1]

Thanks for the review. I would definitely give this restaurant a try, but I would probably not order the Cajun steak.

[@NORGUSTHEORCAWHALE]

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

[@PWNHUB]

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

[@Ria-xl7kz]

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

[@waynemiller6555]

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!

[@jonathanlui930]

They're offering a great price at $65 for a 16oz Filet Mignon. Sourcing meat as a consumer from a retailer/butcher would cost about the same or more at that price point without factoring in the cost of equipment and time put into the aging process.

[@WWExploring]

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

[@briannicholson5747]

Dude, I'd have dipped the filet mignon pieces in the ribeye grease.

[@ghelley]

Great Job on the Mirroring👍👍

[@genebigs1749]

Vintage Steak House, St. James, Long Island...well worth the trip from the city.

[@iec7587]

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.

[@eejster0357]

Those steaks looked amazing! And prices were ok. Why didnt you take out the ribeye from the serving plate and eat it on its own without it sitting on the butter? You can really see the oil on the plate when you spoon those potatoes though. Great review..👍🏼

[@miahlansky5550]

Yuk both looks horrible

[@johndean1634]

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]

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

[@thepatester]

I watch and see these prices, and am content to know that I can and do make a better steak at home for far less than half the cost.

[@hwanjung8230]

Meh unless you're dry aging the beef yourself, I highly doubt it

[@thepatester]

You DARE to challenge my statement?!! BWAHAHAHAHA! 😁@@hwanjung8230

[@PunchoLive]

can you though ?🤔🤔

[@eazy8544]

That greasy ribeye looks like just like my steaks at home

[@thepatester]

@@PunchoLive If you want dry age taste, just add some bleu cheese at the end. 😉

[@jamiespeese2062]

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

[@donkcrypto9613]

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

[@michaela.5363]

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

[@mikeymdt]

i love the casual S&W bar

[@ejr5480]

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

[@aliceabasolo4901]

Filet mignon 🥩 well-done with mashed potatoes and Caesar salad 🥗 That would be my order. Love bread 🥖 I will try all. Thanks!

[@jeffhreid]

Best steak I’ve had, highly recommended.

[@jmubreader]

Everything is so caramelized my favorite word!

[@SrtChargerOldMan]

Dude, those steaks looked really good

[@assessoraudit]

I shut off the volume so i didn't have to listen to the inane commentary. What a beautiful ribeye. Perfect.

[@wolflike24124]

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

[@Honey-Sanchez]

Gratins = graa·tns

[@FrancisYator-kv3sb]

Nice review UA. I keep hoping you'll get prime rib when you are in a steakhouse. I don't believe I've ever seen you do it. I prefer Gallaghers to Smith & Wollensky. Just looking in the meat aging room on the way in, get my appetite on.

[@NoahEats]

I agree Gallaghers > SW

[@carlosmartins8771]

the rib eye was cajun, hence the flavor-bomb

[@dbased1915]

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.