Best of
The same five dishes at every steakhouse means they can be compared one at a time. Pick a category and see who is actually winning it.
Best Manhattan
10 ptsRye or bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters. Balance, temperature, and whether the glass was chilled.
Leading: West Side Steakhouse · 3/10
Best Shrimp Cocktail
10 ptsSize, snap, and cleanliness of the shrimp. Horseradish heat in the sauce.
Leading: West Side Steakhouse · 3/10
Best Filet Mignon
30 ptsThe main event, and the largest share of the score. Crust, temperature accuracy, seasoning, tenderness, rest.
Leading: West Side Steakhouse · 10/30
Best Creamed Spinach
10 ptsCreamed, not soup. Nutmeg, seasoning, and whether the spinach still tastes like spinach.
Leading: West Side Steakhouse · 9/10
Best New York Cheesecake
5 ptsDense, tangy, New York style. Crust integrity and whether it was served too cold.
Leading: West Side Steakhouse · 1/5
Best Room
10 ptsNoise, light, seating comfort, and whether the room feels like a steakhouse should.
Leading: West Side Steakhouse · 4/10
Best Service
10 ptsPacing, competence, warmth. Whether anyone noticed an empty glass.
Leading: West Side Steakhouse · 3/10
Best Extras
5 ptsBread, butter, relish tray, pickles. The things that arrive without being ordered.
Leading: West Side Steakhouse · 2/5
Best Value
10 ptsWhat the bill came to against what showed up on the table.
Leading: West Side Steakhouse · 3/10
Based on 1 of 85 known NYC steakhouses.