Keens Steakhouse

$$$$

4.6(8,798)

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Location & Hours

Address

72 W 36th St., New York, NY 10018, USA
New York, NY 10018
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 11:45 AM

Monday11:45 AM - 10:30 PM

Tuesday11:45 AM - 10:30 PM

Wednesday11:45 AM - 10:30 PM

Thursday11:45 AM - 10:30 PM

Friday11:45 AM - 10:30 PM

Saturday5:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Sunday5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(212) 947-3636

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About Keens Steakhouse

Enormous steaks & signature mutton chops served in a maze of clubby, wood-paneled rooms.

Price range: very expensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.6/5

Based on 8,798 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Christina W.

a week ago

Very good steak and the sauce selection covered many bases. We got a few steaks including the mutton and each were good. Personally, I loved the appetizers, especially the spinach. And the desserts we...

Tiffany Moseley

a month ago

Getting a reservation at Keens the day before was tough, but we managed to snag a late 8:30 PM slot. We arrived early and had a drink at the bar while we waited. The bar was packed—standing room only,...

Thodoris E

4 weeks ago

Amazing steak, medium rare to medium throughout the cut, no grey area and warm till served!!!! French fries are hand-cut and Caesars Salad was very fresh. Paid $180 for a main steak that was more than...

Chaithawat Dongcharoaen

3 months ago

Keens Steakhouse is an absolute must for steak lovers in New York City🫑🥗🥩🥓🍻🍾Please make a reservation earlier unless you have to wait a long line haha. From the moment you step in, the atmospher...

M. H.

a month ago

In a place that has been around since 1885, you can see Theodore Roosevelt’s and Babe Ruth’s Smoking Pipes among many others. Famous for the great Mutton Chop and the Prime Porterhouse, many personali...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Diners consistently describe their experience at Keens Steakhouse as exceptional and highly recommend it, emphasizing a memorable and hearty meal. The restaurant is considered a "must-visit" for steak lovers in NYC.

Customer Favorites

The famous mutton chop and the prime porterhouse for two are overwhelmingly popular choices. Creamed spinach is also frequently praised as a delicious side dish.

Atmosphere & Service

The ambiance is described as a classic, old-school steakhouse with a unique historic charm, including a notable pipe collection. Service is consistently praised as professional, attentive, and helpful with recommendations.

Value & Quality

While described as pricey, the quality of the food, especially the steaks, and the overall experience are considered worth the cost. Portion sizes are generous, with one steak being enough for two people.

Areas for Improvement

One review mentions that the carrot chunks served with bread were oddly cut and hard to eat, but the main concern for improvement is that getting a reservation can be difficult and the bar area can get very crowded.

Recent Trends

More recent reviews continue to emphasize the high quality of the steak and the restaurant's authentic steakhouse vibe, with some mentioning the importance of making reservations in advance due to its popularity.