Located few steps from the Empire State Building, Royal 35 Steakhouse is one of these little gems that no one is talking about (think Peter Luger and Gallagher’s for instance). Well, this is probably a mistake. This place that has been around for some time is worth knowing. I recently went with a friend and we shared an amazing porterhouse ($75 per person). I love the porterhouse experience: even if you do not order it, you cannot resist looking up as you hear the sizzling sound passing by. But, when it comes to your table, it is even better! The meat was perfectly cooked medium rare, with a nice char. It was tender and juicy, making every bite divine. I loved it with or without a perfectly made béarnaise sauce (my favorite sauce with steak) or a pepper sauce. For sides, I tried their Mac and cheese ($19) that were good, but could have been creamier, and their creamed spinach ($19) that I liked despite the fact that I am not the biggest fan of spinach…
But of course, you cannot go to a steakhouse without try their sizzling Canadian bacon ($10 per slice) and their crab cake ($29) that were both pretty good.

I should mention that I had a whisky, a Glenfiddich 15 years ($26). This was not my first choice, but my third! Each time I was selecting one, they did not have it! And I should mention that they offered a sweet wine at the end.

Dessert was a good way to end this already delicious meal and the key lime pie is often what I order in steakhouses. Theirs was pretty good, not too sweet and not too tart.

Key lime pie at Royal 35 Steakhouse in NYC, NY

Overall, I had a very good meal at Royal 35 Steakhouse: this underrated place is worth the visit.

Enjoy (I did)!

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Royal 35 Steakhouse - 1 E 35th St, New York, NY 10016

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