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Situated near prime locations in NYC (Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Grand Central, Times Square, Theater and Diamond District), Benny John’s Bar and Grill have a pleasure of accommodating both domestic and international tourists. Specializing in steaks, grill and traditional American dishes, our location is the perfect destination for a business lunch, pre-theater dinner or group outing with family and friends. Between our indoor and the outdoor dining areas, which offer enough room for 130 people, your needs are guaranteed to be satisfied. From corporate parties, birthday events, rehearsal dinners, weddings to presentations, however small or large, Benny John’s has space and the taste to exceed your events’ needs!
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Address: 8 E 48th St, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 500-1857
Website: http://www.bennyjohnsnyc.com/
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Situated near some of the prime locations in NYC (Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Grand Central, Times Square, Theater District), Benny John’s …
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Specializing in steaks, grill and traditional American dishes, our location is the perfect destination for a business lunch, pre-theater dinner or group outing.
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Robert Ambriano
Good spot, but not sure about all the hype
We stumbled into Benny John’s after spending the day in the Diamond District, and overall it was a solid experience — definitely worth trying, but a few things didn’t fully match the hype.
We split the porterhouse between three people, and for $120 it was honestly a great value. The steak was cooked well and tasted great, but I’ve definitely had better porterhouse at higher-end steakhouses (not naming names). Still, for the price, no complaints at all.
Appetizers were the biggest letdown. For three people, the portions were extremely small — definitely not shareable, which was surprising. The bread didn’t come with anything special, so I skipped that and went straight to the apps.
The drinks were a big highlight — they took a little bit of time to come out, but once they did, they were absolutely phenomenal. Really well made and definitely top-tier quality.
Dessert was another strong point. The tiramisu was phenomenal — perfect portion, great flavor, and prepared really well. The Key Lime pie, on the other hand, was tiny and not really worth it.
Overall, it’s a nice place with some standout items, but expect smaller portions.
… moreWe stumbled into Benny John’s after spending the day in the Diamond District, and overall it was a solid experience — definitely worth trying, but a few things didn’t fully match the hype.
We split the porterhouse between three people, and for $120 it was honestly a great value. The steak was cooked well and tasted great, but I’ve definitely had better porterhouse at higher-end steakhouses (not naming names). Still, for the price, no complaints at all.
Appetizers were the biggest letdown. For three people, the portions were extremely small — definitely not shareable, which was surprising. The bread didn’t come with anything special, so I skipped that and went straight to the apps.
The drinks were a big highlight — they took a little bit of time to come out, but once they did, they were absolutely phenomenal. Really well made and definitely top-tier quality.
Dessert was another strong point. The tiramisu was phenomenal — perfect portion, great flavor, and prepared really well. The Key Lime pie, on the other hand, was tiny and not really worth it.
Overall, it’s a nice place with some standout items, but expect smaller portions.
Claire R
Hidden gem with a great ambiance. Perfect for a proper dinner, but without the extra fuss.
We had the (50oz!!!) Tomahawk Ribeye special, sweet ‘n’ spicy brussel sprouts and steak fries.
The staff were wonderful, the drinks surprisingly creative and food was truly the best I’ve had in a while. Definitely adding this to my casual-but-elevated rotation in NYC. Our waiter, Dennis, was the “cherry on top” for our evening.
… moreWe had the (50oz!!!) Tomahawk Ribeye special, sweet ‘n’ spicy brussel sprouts and steak fries.
The staff were wonderful, the drinks surprisingly creative and food was truly the best I’ve had in a while. Definitely adding this to my casual-but-elevated rotation in NYC. Our waiter, Dennis, was the “cherry on top” for our evening.
Miracle Reason
Great customer service, okay food. Good specials.
Oyster rockerfeller – 3/5 temp was cool.. oysters were so small, it was mostly creamed spinach.
Chicken skewer – 5/5- juicy flavorful and onions are a good compliment
Beef skewer -3.5/5 cooked well, not as well seasoned.
Bolognese – 3/5
Carbonara- 3/5
Caesar salad 2/5
Mixed green salad 4/5
Ribeye- cooked well and offered to be cut from the bone. Underseasoned.
Carrot cake 4/5
Complimentary dessert (the name is slipping my mind) – 3/5
… moreOyster rockerfeller – 3/5 temp was cool.. oysters were so small, it was mostly creamed spinach.
Chicken skewer – 5/5- juicy flavorful and onions are a good compliment
Beef skewer -3.5/5 cooked well, not as well seasoned.
Bolognese – 3/5
Carbonara- 3/5
Caesar salad 2/5
Mixed green salad 4/5
Ribeye- cooked well and offered to be cut from the bone. Underseasoned.
Carrot cake 4/5
Complimentary dessert (the name is slipping my mind) – 3/5
Emily S
Quick service, attentive and responsive.
The soup was delicious and perfect for a cold day! Dinner was also good and had great flavor. Desserts were filling and good portions.
Overall a good spot, average cost for the area.
Pictured is the French onion soup, pappardelle bolognese, tiramisu and carrot cake
… moreThe soup was delicious and perfect for a cold day! Dinner was also good and had great flavor. Desserts were filling and good portions.
Overall a good spot, average cost for the area.
Pictured is the French onion soup, pappardelle bolognese, tiramisu and carrot cake
Monique Robinson
We went to Benny John’s for a nightcap since it was close to our hotel and advertised all day happy hour. The happy hour drink selection is somewhat limited, but they still offer a good variety at a great price. I had the sauvignon blanc & my wife had the sangria. The sauvignon blanc was as expected & sangria was a dry sangria & not overly sweet.
I had the apple cobbler for dessert which is really the reason for my review — and it was delicious. It was served warm and paired with vanilla ice cream.
The staff was pleasant. Overall, a great spot for a casual nightcap and dessert.
… moreI had the apple cobbler for dessert which is really the reason for my review — and it was delicious. It was served warm and paired with vanilla ice cream.
The staff was pleasant. Overall, a great spot for a casual nightcap and dessert.
Karsen Yeung
Great atmosphere. Mr Mauel had been really friendly and helpful. His advice on the food and wine pairing are perfect.
It was the best meal of my New York trip, definitely worth coming back again!
… moreIt was the best meal of my New York trip, definitely worth coming back again!
Yunji Park
Absolutely top-notch from start to finish.
From the warm, professional service to the execution on every plate and glass, everything impressed us. We went with the day’s special—calamari and clams—and it was outstanding. The squid was exceptionally tender and the sauce had a clean, balanced heat that lifted the seafood without overpowering it. The clams were sweet and briny, and the whole dish felt really well thought-out.
Our server’s recommendations were spot-on across the board, including the wine pairings. You could tell they knew the menu and actually listened to what we like.
The ribeye was the showstopper: beautifully seared, juicy, and cooked exactly to our requested doneness. It had that buttery richness you want in a great steak, with seasoning that hit the sweet spot, flavorful but not salty.
Service was attentive without being intrusive; great pacing between courses, water and wine topped up at the right moments, and friendly check-ins that never felt rushed. Altogether, it made for one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in a long time.
… moreFrom the warm, professional service to the execution on every plate and glass, everything impressed us. We went with the day’s special—calamari and clams—and it was outstanding. The squid was exceptionally tender and the sauce had a clean, balanced heat that lifted the seafood without overpowering it. The clams were sweet and briny, and the whole dish felt really well thought-out.
Our server’s recommendations were spot-on across the board, including the wine pairings. You could tell they knew the menu and actually listened to what we like.
The ribeye was the showstopper: beautifully seared, juicy, and cooked exactly to our requested doneness. It had that buttery richness you want in a great steak, with seasoning that hit the sweet spot, flavorful but not salty.
Service was attentive without being intrusive; great pacing between courses, water and wine topped up at the right moments, and friendly check-ins that never felt rushed. Altogether, it made for one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in a long time.
Bill Barnett
Manuel and his team took great care of us. We had a group of 12 and the food and the service was excellent. It was a little warm in the room but overall very good!
… moreJessica Monge
Great service from the very beginning. Food was excellent, but my favorite part was dessert! Apple crumble and tiramisu. I think our server was the bartender and he was amazing! There was a wonderful woman (server) walking around making sure we were also doing well. Super sweet!
… moreStephanie Jones
Out waiter Dennis was so helpful and gracious. The food was delicious and the cocktails were great. The atmosphere is lovely. We will definitely come again!!! ❤️
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