Porter House Bar and Grill
“Located In the Time Warner Center, this steakhouse is one of the best you can find in New York.”
“I love thee to the level of everyday's
Most scrumptious need, by sunset over Central Park-light.”
“It was the leanest one and reminded me of a filet mignon and still retained the juicy and tenderness of the steak.”
Porter House Bar and Grill
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$$$ Price range Above $61
8 reviews
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The views from the dining room alone makes this spot a winner. One of, if not THE best dry aged burger in NYC. Flavor of the patty is incredible and the Cabot Creamery-Jasper Hill 12 month aged cheddar only enhances the experience. Roasted bone marrow is a must and the truffle Mac n cheese doesn't disappoint.
If you're looking for a great view, you'll get one here. Don't come here for the beef though. We made a reservation via open table and when we got there, we noticed that the bar area was pretty packed(promising). We got seated promptly and were handed our menus. Here is how it went from there:
1) cocktails – acceptable quality. About standard for this type of restaurant.
2) oysters – sandy/gritty
3) bread – they awkwardly come up to everyone's tables with three different presliced loafs, sourdough, raisin and wheat/oat. I felt like I was at a buffet.
4) chilli rubbed dry aged rib eye – dry aged? That's got to be either a lie or they used a really poor quality beef supplier. This was the dryest rib eye that I've ever had, even though it was served to me at medium rare.
5) duck Breast – excellent!
6) sweet carrot side – great.
7) NY cheesecake – excellent.
Service – I've had better service at Peter Lugers… Literally, who is known to have lousy service(we actually got treated really well at Lugers).
All said and done, if you're a "real" steak person, don't come here. If outback and Texas Roadhouse is your cup of tea, then this place is definitely an upgrade from them.
Had a excellent veal chop topped with roasted garlic and served with arugula. Friends had filets and they were very happy. We shared the truffle mashed potatoes. Outstanding. And the spinach.. but it was just ok. Service was terrific. No complaints. The wine list is extensive and yes it's pricey but we managed to find a decent pinot that didn't break the bank. By the way, many high end restaurants have bread servers and the bread at Porter House is quite good and our bread server was a gem.
Plus we had a beautiful window booth. All in all a wonderful last meal in NYC.
I did not enjoy my dining experience at this restaurant whatsover. I came with my mother for a late lunch and the restaurant was visibly empty and we had poor service, waiting forever for the food. Finally, when the food came, I ordered a steak that was supposed to be medium and it came medium well, almost burned, but I ate it anyway because I did not want to wait forever for another steak. Not a repeat for me as far as steakhouses go in NYC.
The first time I stumbled upon this place was for after work drinks with a co-worker, I wanted a nice glass of wine, and decided to come in as the bar was relatively empty, although the restaurant was extremely busy. Located upstairs in Columbus Circle, very easy to find. After being seated at the bar, we were given the wine list, a drink menu, and a little plate with our own bar snacks. After ordering a lovely glass of malbec, my coworker and I were engaged in a conversation with our bartender. He was very knowledgeable about wines. We also were chatting about a cookbook that the restaurant was promoting. He was very attentive to our needs, we even ordered a charcuterie board because the atmosphere in which we were in was very warm and inviting.
The second time I came was for dinner. We had about a 15 minute wait before being seated which was fine. We were with a relatively large group of people, but had a gorgeous table in the back corner, near the glass, overlooking central park. It was breathtaking. Our server was very attentive and helpful, we all had drinks and a few appetizers which we all shared. For dinner I had the center cut filet mignon, which was tasty but a bit closer to well as opposed to medium. The table shared creamed spinach with bacon (I mean, really, is there any other way)? which was the highlight of the meal, besides the steak of course. We also sampled the mac and cheese, as well as the buttered mashed potatoes, which were creamy and good. Even near the windows, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, very relaxing, and would also be a good place for a romantic dinner. The restrooms were superb and very clean, although a bit confusing to find (around the bar behind the wall, according the waiter… but once you find it, you know).
It's interesting to me that Porter House only got 3.5 stars on Yelp because it seems like as fine a fine dining establishment as any other. I came her for a birthday dinner with a group of five. Our server was Gregory, who has just that right balance of amity and cordiality. The decor of the restaurant is more of a classic contemporary look, with a great view of the fiery orange sunset reflected on the buildings across the window.
I ordered myself a Cowboy Ribeye, and it was a mighty fine piece of steak. Nicely crisped and salted on the edges with a discreet sprinkling or char, every bite was sumptuous. I couldn't finish the steak because it was too much meat, but it tasted just as great heated up the next day.
They also served three sauces to the table – a Bernaise sauce, a peppercorn sauce, and steak sauce. My favorite was probably the steak sauce.
For dessert, Gregory served us complimentary cookies with a candle for the birthday girl. A nice touch that left us with sweetness lingering in our mouths. I'll definitely come back here again for another special occasion.
Great view with great food & great service. You're looking over Central Park.
Porterhouse for Two is really delicious, and could honestly be shared with three for those who don't have huge stomaches. The price was a little confusing: while its name indicates it is "for two", the price is listed per person (so remember to double it when considering the total cost). The lunch special is really decently priced, coming with a large appetizer, good entree and beautiful dessert. The portions are not small for this set! So it was certainly worth every penny.
Personally loved the cheesecake, chocolate cake and sorbet. Their portions are great to share, so it was nice ordering these different dishes and sharing it with the group.
I have absolutely nothing to complain about this place. I requested a table, but didn't particularly loved the one being offered upon my arrival, and they gladly changed it to a table next to a window with great view. The manager came to me during dinner to say hi and make sure everything was going ok, and even gave us a complimentary after-dinner liquor. Very nice. I enjoyed the whole experience, the food was good, and the service was excellent.
It's a pricey place, but it's worth every penny.