Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House

Beautiful place, floor to ceiling windows overlooking the bustling city, absolutely breathtaking at night. Old architecture, cathedral ceilings. 2 floors, very dim lighting (it was a little hard for me to see the writing on the wine label when the waitress brought it out). Moderate to loud noise level and it was packed on a Friday night.
The hostesses weren’t as friendly as I would’ve liked. But our server (Kelly), the bussers and runners more than made up for it. Kelly also gave some great recommendations. Thanks!
VIP cocktail was good. But $ 18 bucks for a svedka based drink isn’t worth it. I can make a batch at home for that price.
We had a bottle of rosé and a bottle of chianti both delicious. They had an extensive wine list (more like a bible).
Crab cake was good. I liked that it was baked and not fried. Not to mention full of lump crab meat and not filler like most places. $ 20 for one but it was a good size and tasty.
I was disappointed in the lobster bisque. The broth wasn’t buttery and lacked lobster flavor not to mention there was only a little claw piece of lobster meat in the bowl. It was a well made soup just not what I was looking for definitely save your $ 18.
Crispy oysters were devine. Nice crisp outside, well seasoned and the oyster literally melted in your mouth. Would definitely order again. The tarter and cocktail sauces that accompanied was yummy as well.
We both ordered the off menu bone in ribeye medium rare. Both steaks came out at the correct requested temperature and were absolutely delicious. Well seasoned, tender with a nice sear. I couldn’t finish it and I ate the rest the next day, still great!
For sides we got asparagus, lobster Mac and king crab gnocchi. Asparagus was good. The almonds added a nice touch. Lobster Mac was wonderful, ton of lobster, creamy and cheesy. Gnocchi was remarkable, pillowy soft, full of crab and creamy. We brought half of each of them home and they ate very well the next day.
For dessert we got the butter cake. One word phenomenal. Nutty, buttery, caramel and toffee flavors. Ice cream that came with it was good but not needed. Cake was sweet but after a steak dinner a perfect ending.
Overall my bff and I were very satisfied with the meal. Hefty price tag but I would definitely dine again.

The VIP cocktail was delicious but nothing extraordinary. Pineapple juice and vodka. The pear cocktail was tasty at the first sip but started to give me the impression of dishwashing soap. It’s just not for everyone’s taste.
Had the crab cake as an appetizer and it was delicious! Every bite was crab meat! The outside was a little crunchy too which added a nice texture. It tasted really sweet! The only issue is the serving size. Wished it was more than an ice cream scoop.
Ordered a medium cooked porterhouse steak and wow. It was cooked to perfection. Tender and juicy. The only thing I don’t like is how much salt they used for the seasoning. However, if you pair it with wine, you really won’t notice it. I still prefer my steak a little less salty though.
The lobster Mac n cheese side was also tasty at first but they could’ve really added more lobster meat to it. Would’ve made a huge difference on taste! The cream spinach and mushroom side were both on point.
Crime brûlée dessert was cold. Did not expect that. The top is usually hot if not warm. It was tasty but temperature could’ve made a huge difference.

Excellent filet, cooked to perfection. The sides are family style and delicious, try the lobster mac & cheese. The reamed spinach was also a table favorite. Staff was very knowledgable and made great recommendations for us to try.

No no no. This is not a steakhouse this is a fancy chain restaurant. Yes the décor is beautiful and grand but the food was absolutely terrible. The maitre D, a heavy set guy was also an absolute dick. When we arrived there was broken glass on the floor next the reservation podium. As the place was jam packed and dark it wasn’t easy for some patrons to know of this. He then screams at the hostess to «BLOCK THE AREA!» which she apparently was already doing. One patron who walked in makes his way to the podium and he literally starts screaming at the guy, then proceeds to lecture him on why he just yelled at him; pompous prick. Listen Mr Matire D, you are in the hospitality business, please learn to be hospitable or change your job because you sir are being a cock, a big mean cock. Our reservation was at 8:45pm, we weren’t seated until 9:10pm. Not the worst and would have been a small price to pay if the food was good. Sadly our meal was so flat that I wondered if this was even the same restaurant I’ve been waiting to come to for years.
First lets get into the drinks. This is supposed to be a steakhouse and like all fine Manhattan steakhouses I expect a great cocktail bar to go with it. While the drinks were huge and very strong they were basically the quality you’d get at a 24 hour diner. My Hendricks martini was literally all liquor in a glass. While my friends old fashioned was nothing more than whiskey, ice cubes with and a cherry. It was disgusting. I know you’re busy but for 19 dollars a pop please put some effing effort into it.
Drinks were terrible but we brushed it off anticipating the steak. I even remember telling my friend wait till you try this «Wagyu» steak. I was almost positive it’d be great.
Our waiter came by explained the specials and we order:
Shrimp Cocktail — not crunchy, moist nor succulent. Dry and almost clay like in consistency. Served in a most disgusting way with cocktail sauce already slopped all over it.
Crab Cake — tasted like packaged freezer lump crab formed into a crab cake. For the cost this tiny crab cake was so depressing and not the freshest.
Oysters on half shell — while fresh they were so tiny and small. Note this is a top dollar «steakhouse» charging top dollar prices for dinky ass oysters. The size of the oysters were pathetic.
Creamed spinach — okay, typical steakhouse side.
Sauteed mushrooms — pretty good, no complaints.
We ordered the long bone «Wagyu» ribeye and the regular bone in ribeye which is off menu. Immediately this prompted the waiter to be a bit apprehensive. Especially when I said, I want to taste the difference between the steaks.
When the steaks arrived, I immediately knew something was wrong. Both steaks were not crusty and looked almost grayish brown. Signs of the temperature not being hot enough at the broiler. We both cut into our steaks straight through and the meat is stringy not clean as you would on an aged steak. This was NOT an aged steak. An aged steak is when the collagen that holds the protein fibers have been broken down due to: AGING. Hence when you cut the steak its silky and smooth. As you can see in my photos the fibers are clearly intact and stringy when I cut the steak against the grain. I felt conned. Out of the two rib eyes we ordered other than the long ass bone; both tasted EXACTLY the same. This is not an aged steak nor Wagyu for that matter; its a lie. Our waiter comes by and asks us how our meal is going to which I express my concerns. His explanation was that he doesn’t eat the steaks here so he doesn’t know. Then the manager comes by and asks us what the problem was. I voiced to him that the consistency of the steak was not of an aged steak. To which he tells me their steaks are not dry aged but rather wet aged. Even with a wet aged steak the collagen that encases the beef fibers break down with, so I don’t know what he’s yammering about. I know this because I wet age steaks myself at home. I then explain to him that I deliberately ordered the 2 ribeyes, one long bone «wagyu» and one regular to taste the difference. I told him there was absolutely no difference except the bone. He then tells me this is «American Wagyu». To which I ask, well since I’m paying nearly double the price for this steak vs that one, shouldn’t there be a difference besides the size of the bone? Why do they taste exactly the same? To which he tries to justify by saying they’re the same cut of meat so that they will taste the same. This «Wagyu» steak is as Wagyu as a Kobe hot dog or Kobe burger, has Kobe beef in it.
They did sent us a complimentary dessert and 2 glasses of port which was nice but felt more of a «please don’t tell» gesture.
Going to Del Frisco’s is for the crowd monkeys not the food. Its a tourist trap, filled with schmoozers galore and people trying to expense their corporate credit cards. This isn’t a NY steakhouse, its for those who think Red Lobster is a fancy seafood joint. This place sucks ass with a straw.

Beautiful décor with friendly attractive staff. Always busy so make a reservation. The crab cake is the best I ever had, baked not fried. Food always cooked perfectly and they have a diverse menu for a steakhouse with some more modern choices like lobster mac & cheese.

OUTSTANDING Everything!!! This was for my Birthday Dinner, The Steak, The Wine the Service! Impeccable!!! Our server was knowledgeable in all areas and didn’t drop a beat on any questions! I think her name was Kindel and I can’t wait to go back and would definitely ask for her to be my server again.
It’s best to make reservations as it gets a bit crazy in there.

An outstanding steakhouse experience. Went here to celebrate a birthday. We showed up about 10 minutes early however they were running 30 minutes behind on reservations so had to wait a little. It was 2 of us, and they made the birthday experience amazing. We ordered a lot of food for a couple.
Bottle of Wine
Crab Cakes
Tuna Tartare
Porterhouse with a Lobster Tail
Asparagus
Mashed Potatoes
Dessert was complimentary for her Birthday
We instructed the waiter we were in no rush and the meal was timed perfectly. Everything was cooked to perfection. I didn’t think the lobster tail was anything to rave about so I would skip that next time. However everything else was excellent.

Yes it’s a chain. And yes I’m giving 5 stars for a chain. But I love this place! I’ve come here for years. Started as business lunches. While I’ve had steaks here on occasion my fav meal here is the tuna app and a peice of lemon cake. The lemon cake is a meal on its own. And then another the next day. Huge slice.
But this place knows how to do it. Reservations are honored on time. Large parties are well managed. Menus can be specialized. Wines picked in advance. They just operate like the customer is king. Which is bound to get great results.
So go for the bar, which is hopping pretty much every day or night, go for a lunch with a friend, have a business meal here or get a private table. You won’t be disappointed. You will however be poorer. So try to do it on an expense account.
2075 by Unilocal count

Went there last night for my partners birthday and it was absolutely amazing!
The location and décor of the restaurant are beautiful. Great views from wherever you sit.
Customer service was through the roof ! We were well taken care of. I had the Prime strip and he had the Prime ribeye. The plates come extra hot, and they warn you to be careful, they also ask for you to make a center cut to see if the steak is cooked to your liking.
The prime strip was juicy and tasted amazing. But when I tastes my boyfriend’s prime ribeye, I went to another planet! It was too excellent for words. We couldn’t even talk it was just breathtakingly good! The lobster Mac and cheese was great as well. They also gave a huge slice of cake for his birthday and it was absolutely free.
I throughly enjoyed the dinner there. It was well worth it. Our servers Sarah and Jeb are the absolute best and treated us like family. They made the experience completely enjoyable

Wonderful steak house. Large seating area with high ceilings. Definitely a place for a date or a business dinner. During warm weather there is a great outdoor seating area as well that overlooks 6^th avenue.
The service was wonderful provided by our server Brandon. Attentive, friendly, and explained every special along with some great suggestions. He was spot on for the recommendation of the crab cake and filet trio that one of my friends had. Can’t go wrong with the crab cake which had plenty of crab and light on the breading. I also had the porterhouse which was tender and delicious. They cooked it perfectly. Dry aged and full of flavor. Also had the onion rings which was breaded and fried up perfectly. Probably the best onion rings in the city and the plating was very creative.
Highly recommend this as one of the best steak houses in NYC.

A classic Manhattan steakhouse. Came here for a work trip dinner on a Tuesday night, and although we had reservations, we had to wait an extra 30 minutes (enough time to buy a drink at the bar, which is, of course, their intent ;))
Our table ordered the Crab Cakes and Asian inspired Calamari. Hands down, the best crab cake I’ve ever had in my life. 95% crab with the most amazing aioli of some sort. The calamari was a bit of a curve ball only because I didn’t expect it to be Asian style since this is the epitome of an American steakhouse. It was fried to perfection, however too sweet for my taste.
I had the Prime Strip, rare plus. Can’t say it was the best steak I’ve ever had but it was good. Sides were the Lobster Mac and Cheese and Creamed Spinach which were also good, but not amazing.
But let me tell you what was amazing. Jet, our server, was amazing. He elevated this whole dining experience with his charm, personality, and exceptional service. HE is the reason that I would come back. He deserves 10 stars on Unilocal :)
Good food, good wine, exceptional service. I’ll be back!

I treated my boyfriend to dinner here on his birthday and we were extremely satisfied with the service and the food here. We ordered the Lobster Mac n Cheese (SO good), Sautéed Brussel Sprouts, King Crab Gnocchi, Pan-​Seared Scallops, and one of their steaks. We ordered way too much food but everything was delicious so that’s ok. The VIP cocktail (clementine vodka infused with pineapple) is one of the most delightful cocktails I’ve had. It’s $ 17 but definitely worth every penny. After we finished our meal, our server surprised my boyfriend with a very large slice of lemon cake. Excellent service and great food.

Love the location and the tall glass windows, the view is killer!
This place is very classy, but I noticed people don’t really dress up here. Their menu is typical steak house and meats. I hardly ever order meat when we go to a steak place, I always leave that up to hubby, but this time I got the steak medallions. It was a perfect portion size for me, and the steak was REALLY tender and juicy. The mashed potatoes and beans were good too. Hubby agreed that his steak was one of the best he’s had, I tried some and the meat melted in my mouth.
There are a ton of steak places in the city, but I found the location and view to be awesome. The location lends for great post-​dinner walking and people-​watching too!

Following dinner at another restaurant nearby, my boyfriend and I stopped into Del Frisco’s for drinks & dessert. It was the week following Christmas before New Year’s so the city was bustling with people. The restaurant itself, especially the bar, was packed. It was raining/​hailing outside so we imagined a lot of people would be scooting into the restaurant to get out of it but luckily, we were able to find two seats at the end of the lower level bar. A perfect spot. The atmosphere is wonderful, lively and classy.
Once we were seated, we were warmly greeted by the bar staff. Our bartender, Julie, was friendly and personable. Indecisive about what I/​we wanted, she made me their Signature VIP cocktail made with Svedka Clementine Vodka infused with fresh Hawaiian pineapple. A simple and sweet concoction! After serving me she helped my boyfriend pick a wine for himself based on asking him the types of wines he likes and served him a tasting of two different ones before making a choice. For dessert, we chose the warm banana bread pudding to split. Milky and sweet, it was a delightful dessert, laced with caramel sauce.
After dining here, we made our way checking out the Rockefeller Christmas tree which was a short walk away. All in all, we had a great time here; lots of laughs, great service and food & drink! A great choice and worth a visit if you’re in the area.

We had 8 people last night and I wasn’t sure about what might happen here, but it’s a huge space and we just got carried away by every other big happy table in the place. Fun was had. The layout of this Del Friscos is gigantic and two beautiful floors overlooking 6^th avenue. Perfect service and then there is the food.
We had crab cakes, the best ever and all crab! Shrimp three ways, I liked the cocktail sauce best.
Porterhouse and NY strip both cooked perfectly. And sliced to ease service. Nice touch and ask for it.
Sides were fries, mashed potatoes, asparagus, mushrooms and this crazy corn which was the winner winner!
It’s expensive, but not more than other ny steakhouses. Service was just so good, from the cost check to the real check just a smile and a «yes». That’s how it’s done here!!!

Absolutely Amazing!
This is now my favorite steakhouse! The food was incredibly delicious, the service was extremely awesome. I can write a short essay about how fabulous my experience was here… but I won’t LOL.
I will say that I will be returning here or to one of the other locations in Philly and DC!

My husband and I both LOVE steak! We order it rare to med-​rare, and we only ever dash a bit of salt on it if needed. A good steak will never require anything more. If you don’t enjoy your steak similarly, then I can’t respect your opinion as a steak eater, and would expect your opinion about me to be the same. We have been repeat customers of another steakhouse aka «M’s» as we know we love it and can never seem to bring ourselves to try something new for fear that it would be (a lot of) wasted money. While vacationing in NYC we decided to try Del Frisco’s for a birthday dinner and we can NEVER look back to M’s! Del Frisco’s was absolutely amazing and will be the BEST steak you’ll ever have. Hands down.
Aside from the steaks, we had the following:
Crab Cake — crab cake. Cake. Only one. It was super yummy and ALL crab, unlike other crab cakes that typically have a breadcrumb-​like filler. Soooo yummy! Our waitress said its the best in NYC, I’m sure she’s right.
Lobster Bisque — meh. Take it or leave it. It was decent, but I’ve definitely had better. It’s made with a Cajun twist and is slightly spicy instead of buttery. For $ 18, just save your money.
Wedge Salad — I hate blue cheese and I loved this salad AND the blue cheese crumbles! Definitely try it!
Spinach Supreme — absolutely delicious! it’s rich, creamy, and with bits of bacon in it.
Château Potatoes — very smooth and creamy mashed potatoes with an abundance of peppery goodness and green onions.
VIP — Clementine vodka that has soaked up the pineappley goodness of a fresh pineapple for 2 weeks. It was absolutely amazing and I wish I could have another right now! Pretty steep at $ 18, but it’s worth trying at least one.
Ribeyes — I opted for boneless and my husband ordered bone in. They came out cooked perfectly and with the most amazing flavor we have ever experienced! They were juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. We didn’t have to add a thing!
And if it says anything, we ate our leftover for breakfast the next morning without reheating it and it was still enjoyable! No longer amazing, but still delicious!
It’s a pricey place. Expect your bill to be high. But if you can fully appreciate a great steak, I guarantee you won’t be disappointed!

This is definitely a legit steak house that perhaps gets overlooked compared to other places in NYC (Kean’s, Minetta Tavern, Peter Luger). It’s pricey as hell and is more casino-​like but easier to get a table for a large group (we had about 8 people).
Very loud on a Saturday night (you’re not going to be able to have a conversation with anyone other than the person immediately next to you) but the servers have loud (er) voices and know what they’re doing.
I had the 12 oz filet mignon (only a $ 12 upgrade from the 8-​ozer!!!) and we had family-​style sides (onion rings, mac and cheese, sauteed veggies… all of which were overpriced, but f’ it we’re in Manhattan after all).
After about 30 minutes of gorging on meat (made all the worse knowing that I had a future dinner date at Fogo de Chao in 6 days — if I don’t have colon cancer by now, I’m pretty lucky), I left feeling pretty good and ambulatory…
…of course, the meal didn’t actually stop me from making a quick visit to a street meat cart about 6 hours later…

When people think of a Manhattan steak house, they think of a place like Del Frisco’s. It’s pretty much the epitome of a Manhattan steak house.
The restaurant itself is very beautiful with cathedral ceilings and a second floor.
The staff were top notch and very accommodating to the fact the we had a show to see at MSG in three hours. Our waiter already knew about it because my friend mentioned it when making the reservation.
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Cocktails
If anyone knows me, they know my love for craft beer, however when your in a place like this you gotta dig into the cocktails.
I started with the «Profesional Martini» and all I gotta say is the name says it all. It was a Martini made on a professional level.
My buddy had the «Blackberry Ginger» and insisted I try it. Well needless to say I ended up getting two of them.
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Appetizers
My friends and I split a bunch of appetizers. The crab cakes were off the hook (or should I say off the net) amazing! I think the crab cake I had here was better than the one I had last time I was in Maryland.
We also had the Sweet and Sour Calamari with chilli sauce. To me, you Calamari is always a solid choice.
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Entrées
All of the Entrées sounded amazing and I knew I was going to make a tough decision, but I kept thinking about that Bone-​in Ribeye special. I thought to myself, «This is a steak house, let’s not mess around. Go with the Bone-​in Ribeye»
Let’s just say, in terms of eating steak, I will be chasing the dragon forever. It was the best steak I ever had and no steak will ever be as good.
We also, ordered a bunch of side dishes to share. The Lobster Mac and cheese was superb.
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Dessert
We didn’t save room for dessert, but we sure made room for dessert. Everything had been amazing, so we had to find out how great their desserts were.
My buddy and I had both ordered a double espresso with a side of sambuca. I was necessary for digestion.
Everyone at the table shared desserts, the Strawberry Cheesecake was a real big hit. It was really impressed with how silky and smooth the cheesecake was.
Also, the Créme Brulee was top notch, it had a prefect crust.
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If you looking to up the ante and bet on an amazing meal, you for sure will win big at Del Frisco’s!

I need to give this place 5 stars.
Wagyu longbone ribeye ($ 95 for 32oz) was absolutely amazingly flavorful and perfect. It is their only steak that has a 2 step process — dry aged for 15 days I believe, and then wet aged after that. And boy does it pay off. Best steak I’ve had in many many years and probably the 2^nd best overall (1^st was a place in vegas a long time ago).
Best sweet potato casserole EVER too, and the crab cake was complete lump crab meat which I appreciated. Excellent drink selection too (wine list, and you can ask for scotch/​whiskey list too).
YUM. Bill was about $ 200 something for 2 people (wagyu longbone, 1 appetizer, 2 sides, 2 drinks, and a free birthday cake for my boyfriend.) Worth it.

Kühles Ambiente in einem modernen bis an die Decke verglasten Raum. Sehr hektisch mit teilweise planloser Bedienung. Ein Fall von zu vielen Kellnern. Das Publikum (zu mindest unter der Woche) war sehr businessmäßig und tat auf sehr wichtig. Es war überklimatisiert und ziemlich laut. Die Vorspeise stand 10 Minuten am Tisch und der Wein war immer noch nicht da. Dazu kam ein gewisses Unverständnis vom Kellner, warum man nicht schon ohne Wein beginnt.
Die Vorspeise (Seafood Platter) war herausragend gut, jedoch nicht billig. Das Fleisch (Wegen dem ich eigentlich hingegangen bin): dazu muss man nun sagen, dass ich auf der Reise eine Menge Steaks gegessen hatte und somit auch Vergleiche ziehen kann. Das Fleisch hatte eine gute Kruste, das Filet Mignon war mürbe allerdings sehr grobfasrig und an den Rändern recht schnell trocken. Das Bone in Ribeye, wurde medium-​rare bestellt und es kam auch medium-​rare und nun kam das, was ich in der Form noch nie erlebt hatte: Der Kellner machte mich 3x (gefühlte 10x) aufmerksam, dass der Teller heiss sei. Klingt harmlos, ist es aber in diesem Fall nicht, denn das Fleisch war zu beginn definitiv medium-​rare aber dadurch, dass das Teller so heiss war zog es recht kräftig an und war dann zum Ende medium-​well und das geht bei einem Ribeye gar nicht. Die Fleischqualität vom Ribeye war allerdings sehr gut.
Alles in allem hat der Spaß dann USD 320 inkl. Tip (Weinanteil war «nur» USD 55) gekostet und dafür war die Performance zu schwach bzw. die der anderen Steakhäuser in denen ich war zu gut.

Acho que é a melhor Steak House de NYC… O serviço é impecável, os funcionários super bem treinados e de impecável educação e cortesia. Um lugar onde você abre a carta de vinhos e a sommelier vem imediatamente a sua mesa lhe ajudar a escolher o melhor vinho. as porções são super bem servidas, não é a toa que você vê muita gente levando uma bolsinha pra casa. Meu drink favorito? «VIP» refrescante e delicioso…
I think it is the best Steak House NYC… The service is impeccable, the staff is very well trained. A place where you open the wine list and a sommelier immediately comes to your table to help you choose the best wine. the portions are large, no wonder if you see many people carrying home. My favorite drink? «VIP» refreshing and delicious … =)

Dekl Frisco’s ist ein sagenhaftes Steakhouse in Midtown Manhattan. Man schaut aus einer modernen verglasten Atmosphäre hinaus auf die 6^th Avenue. Schickes Volk drängt sich in den hohen eleganten Räumlichkeien und an der Bar. Ohne Reservierung hat man am Wochenende wenig Chancen. Die Kellner sind freundlich, aufmerksam, kenntnisreich und jederzeit für ein Späßchen zu haben.
Die Karte enthält die üblichen Steakhouse Angebote. Wir nahmen beide ein Prime Porterhouse rare und mit baked potatoes. Das Fleisch war überragend zart und fein. Dazu gab es einen guten vom Kellner empfohlenen kalifornischen Wein und zum Schluss ein tolles Puddingdessert nach englischer Art.
Da soll nochmal ein dämlicher deutscher Tourist behaupten, in den USA gäbe es nur Fastfood.