Palm

Pros: Huge portions, comfortable ambience, interesting decor
Cons: Crowded, loud, quality of food is inconsistent

From the crowdedness of the restaurant, to the brusqueness of the waiters, Palm is the epitome of the old school New York steakhouse. The exterior of this famous New York restaurant is reminiscent of an Irish bar. The interior decor conveys the same...

Pros: Great Atmosphere, Fantastic Lobster, Great Porterhouse
Cons: Prime rib can be hit and miss

Now don't be afraid when you see your meal. That's natural reaction when you see a prime rib, bone in, that looks just like the one Wilma would cook for Fred Flinstone or when you see a 4-pound lobster placed in front of you. Pace yourself. Pace...

Pros: Great steaks, especially the porterhouse; extensive wines
Cons: Somewhat overbearing waiters; decor not as "upscale" as the restaurant

Palm, located in several convenient locations throughout New York, is one of the best steakhouses in the City. It's much easier to get to than Peter Lugar's, easier to reserve a spot than Smith & Wollensky's, and definitely much tastier than your...

Pros: taste, service
Cons: none

I recently visited New York City and, during my stay, I was sure to visit some of the city's best restaurants. I ate dinner at the Palm and could not have enjoyed it more. I had a nice sized strip steak with some garlic and mushrooms. Let me say that...

Pros: Best lunch special in NYC
Cons: Out of the way location for some

Instead of wasting your money at an overpriced Fridays/Houlihans/Times Square restaurant of the moment, consider dropping by the east side, where the steakhouses reign.

Several of New York's restaurants offer a prix fixe lunch, and I also try...

Pros: Huge portions, great food, awesome environment, tres NYC chic
Cons: High prices, long waits

I have a friend on a "see food" diet (see food and eat it) who would die over the Palm. This is quintessential New York. Huge portions. Fascinating people. Down home but good food. A great place to see and be seen.

When you...

Pros: Good cocktails & the wine list was good (if they have it in stock)
Cons: The food was terrible (especially the steak), and the service wasn't far behind

I had never been to the Palm before and as a steak lover, I was really looking forward to it. After my experience, I will never return. It was one big fat disappointment.

You see...I LOVE steakhouses! I've been to Sparks, Smith &...

Pros: Great Filet Mignon, prime rib, Lobsters, and Cheesecake.
Cons: Wished I had my picture on the wall.

First off - go to PALM ONE, the others are okay but this is the original. When you eat at a NYC steakhouse you look for tradition and great food, the Palm has both. Being one of the oldest restaurants in NYC looking at the caricatures brings memories of...

Pros: Great food!
Cons: Very expensive

If you like really really good food- you will love Palm. I had the Chicken Picatta and my date had the filet and lobster covered with a lobster bisque that was absolutely the best thing I had ever tasted. The atmosphere is elegant, but relaxed. The...

Pros: Genuine
Cons: Huge Portions

Palm and it's sister restaurant Palm II, just across the street, are, simply put, steak joints. Up there with Smith & Wollensky, Sparks and Manhattan Grill, Palm offers a steady and consistent fare.
The restaurant is a throwback to the early...

Pros: Cartoons on the walls
Cons: Food, price, you name it!

Let's start with full disclosure: I got food poisoning at this restaurant. I guess you could say that colored my opinion.

What kind of fool eats oysters at a steak restaurant? A non-beefeater. But if a restaurant can't prepare oysters...

Pros: delicious seafood
Cons: $

A casual-type atmosphere with professional service. I say casual because of the murals on the wall depicting various celebrities, but the wait-staff was very professional in the service they provided. The baked clams are excellent for an appetizer as...

Pros: The Best ,yes, the best food
Cons: Please

The Palm 2 is truly the Best of the Best in fine dining. If you EVER want a great, fine meal this is it, look no further. Aside from the obvious great food I really enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. Please dress accordingly but black tie is not necessary....