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Keens Steakhouse
Steakhouse · Midtown, Manhattan · $$
A historic Midtown chophouse best treated as a planned, higher-budget meal rather than a spontaneous fallback.
Verified 2026-10-03 · Edited by WhereToEatNYC Editorial Desk
Why it is in the guide
Keens traces its history to 1885 and remains at West 36th Street near Herald Square. Its own history emphasizes the former theater district, its pipe collection and a menu built around steaks and its well-known mutton chop.
This is a useful recommendation when the group specifically wants an old-school New York steakhouse. Price and time are real constraints, so it should not be presented as interchangeable with a casual Midtown dinner.
Best suited to
- A planned steakhouse dinner
- Historic NYC atmosphere
- Celebrations and business meals
Before you go
- Review current menu prices before committing.
- Reserve ahead for a time-sensitive meal.
- Its Midtown location works well around Herald Square, Koreatown and the Empire State Building.
Verify today's details
Address: 72 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018
Keens Steakhouse official website
Hours, menus, prices, reservations and operating status can change. Confirm essential details directly before visiting.