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New York City's Best Steakhouses

Maloney & Porcelli

Steaks and other muscular American foods stand their ground in this throwback to a grand style.

Food

(7)

Ambience

(7)

Service

(9)

Value

(5)

The Scene

This is a power-dining scene, with aggressively present staff, smooth, streamlined operation and a crowd that means business. The dining room is spacious and decorated with an abundance of Americana bordering on the ludicrous: folk-art bald eagles, Stars-and-Stripes neckties, a miniature flagpole on each table.

The Food

The menu includes both classic steaks and more modern dishes--though "modern" should not be construed to mean "light." The headline entree is the crackling pork shank, a two-pound piece of unnaturally tender meat with a crisp, deep-fried skin. The rib steak is big, crusty and flavorful, and rare filet mignon is soft and juicy. Seafood entrees, such as an order of large seared sea scallops, can be a little lacking in flavor. Desserts, like the drunken donuts, combine whimsy with delicacy.

Wine Week

Along with other restaurants in the Smith and Wollensky Group, Maloney and Porcelli participates in Wine Week, a tasting festival that's held every March and September. During the festival, ten or so complimentary wines are available each day at lunch. Reserve early.

37 E 50th St
New York ,  NY   10022-6820
Phone: (212) 750-2233