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The Dynamo Room is Midtown Manhattan’s destination for craft cocktails, curated bites, and electric pre-show energy—just steps from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station. From the team behind Sunday in Brooklyn, Café Chelsea, and Rule of Thirds, Dynamo is perfect for happy hour near MSG, late-night gatherings, or a refined dinner before the concert. Blending restaurant, bar, and event vibes in one timeless space, it’s where signature drinks, shareable plates, and classic New York energy collide. Whether you’re catching a show at MSG, meeting friends for happy hour in Midtown, or seeking a stylish spot near Penn Station, Dynamo brings the city’s rhythm to your table.
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Address: 2 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10121
Phone: (203) 297-9477
Website: https://thedynamoroom.com/
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The Dynamo Room, from Sunday Hospitality, is a classic New York Grill and Oyster Bar adjacent to Madison Square Garden in the new Penn District.
Reviews
Enrique P.
An incredible place to enjoy great steak in the heart of New York City. We ordered a salad with bacon, some French fries, a large premium steak for two, and a delicious carrot cake. Everything was exquisite. On the other hand, I’d like to offer some constructive criticism: the space between the tables was a bit cramped; you could practically eat at the table next to you. The waiter only shows you the cuts of meat he wants you to buy; there are other options available, also excellent, that you can enjoy, but you have to know about them beforehand. They have a great variety of wines, although the pours were a bit stingy for the price. Finally, regarding the tip, in addition to the amount you choose to leave, the restaurant adds an extra percentage without asking, which I don’t think is right, although I understand it’s the price you pay for a good meal in New York. In conclusion, a good choice with delicious food, but with a few things that could be improved to elevate the experience even further.
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My boyfriend took me here for Valentine’s Day. We ordered raw oysters, a NY Strip Steak, and a Filet Mignon.
The raw oysters were delicious. However, when our plates were cleared, oyster liquid spilled onto me. Unfortunately, the waiter didn’t seem to notice.
We ordered the Filet Mignon medium rare, closer to rare. However, the steak was served medium well and quite tough. So we hated to say but asked the waiter that the doneness was incorrect. He confirmed the order and brought a new steak, but it was raw, as if only the surface had been seared. We didn’t want to ruin Valentine’s day, so we decided not to ask them again.
After that, when my boyfriend gave me a ring and we were holding hands and talking, the waiter interrupted our moment to ask, “You don’t want dessert, right?”
I’m not sure whether we were treated this way because we are young and did not spend a large amount of money, or for some other reason. This was the first time I have experienced service like this at a restaurant, and we felt disappointed and sad.
… moreThe raw oysters were delicious. However, when our plates were cleared, oyster liquid spilled onto me. Unfortunately, the waiter didn’t seem to notice.
We ordered the Filet Mignon medium rare, closer to rare. However, the steak was served medium well and quite tough. So we hated to say but asked the waiter that the doneness was incorrect. He confirmed the order and brought a new steak, but it was raw, as if only the surface had been seared. We didn’t want to ruin Valentine’s day, so we decided not to ask them again.
After that, when my boyfriend gave me a ring and we were holding hands and talking, the waiter interrupted our moment to ask, “You don’t want dessert, right?”
I’m not sure whether we were treated this way because we are young and did not spend a large amount of money, or for some other reason. This was the first time I have experienced service like this at a restaurant, and we felt disappointed and sad.
Thomas Lo
Fantastic dining experience all around! Outstanding food made with the best ingredients and world class technique. Gracious hospitality and service. Highly recommended. Chef Derek puts together the best dishes made with love and passion!
… moreAna K. Maceda
My man took me here to celebrate our engagement and everything was perfect. The food was incredible and our server Alejandra went above and beyond to make us feel special. Such a beautiful experience The attention, the kindness, and the experience were unforgettable. Highly recommend!!!
… moreEE Grimshaw
I’ve been to The Dynamo Room now twice, once for a Friday night Happy Hour a few weeks ago, and once for lunch this past Thursday afternoon. Based on these two experiences, stick with their Happy Hour – the drinks and food are significantly better and cheaper.
From the outside, Dynamo looks like it’s been around for decades, which I mean as a compliment – it comes off like a 1960s steakhouse that hasn’t been upgraded in years, so I was surprised to find out from my colleagues that it was a relatively new addition (last year or so) to the neighborhood. And it’s pretty spiffy inside. If you have the ability and it’s open, I’d recommend asking to go to the back bar, which is a much more intimate, quieter bar area than its sibling right by the entrance. Also has some serious Mad Men vibes, which I’m into. From what we were told, the back bar is not consistently open and is usually only available when it’s busier. Take advantage of it if you can.
When I stopped by for lunch two days ago, I sat at the entrance bar, which was quiet midday. I got the House Old Fashioned, along with a plain hamburger (medium rare) that came with a heaping pile of fries. The drink was not very good; part of it might have been the generic bourbon – I’m used to the higher end stuff – but mostly it was an overpour combined with not enough emphasis on the bitters. The result was a cocktail that tasted not dissimilar from gasoline. I waited for the ice cubes to melt before drinking most of it, but big miss on a classic cocktail that even with the house spirits cost $20. Too expensive and not good enough. And that also means that if I’d tried to upgrade it with better bourbon, it would have probably cost closer to $30. I will say that the Old Fashioned I had a few weeks earlier in the back bar was excellent – I had it with Basil Hayden and it was well made. A tale of two cocktails.
The burger was fine. It was a LITTLE greasier than it should be, but pretty tasty overall. It was cooked exactly how I asked (medium rare) and since it’s a steakhouse, it showed up with a knife sticking out of it, which is a fun optic. Not bad but honestly wouldn’t get it again because it cost…get ready…$30. I’m sorry, I get that you’re right over by MSG in a pricey area even for NYC standards, but $30 for a good but not great burger is obscene. That’s just an out-and-out price gouge. The fries were actually better than the burger in my opinion, cooked thoroughly, but needed the accompanying ketchup for flavoring purposes. For that prior Happy Hour, we got some of the bougier beef fat fries, which were noticeably better than these as well.
The service both times was decent. I wouldn’t classify either of the bartenders as friendly (especially the one in the back bar), but I don’t need my hand held in these situations. Both bartenders got my drinks and food over promptly, even though the latter drink was lacking, but in terms of efficiency and turnaround time, I can’t argue with the quality there.
Definitely never stopping by for a quick lunch again – the business model here just isn’t set up for it, but if you do, try to hit up their lunch specials/Happy Hour section to lessen the financial blow. What’s annoying about that section of the menu though is that it’s super limited; you can only get two or three of the entree items listed in the normal lunch menu. I’m not averse to spending some Jacksons at lunch from time to time, but $63 for a burger and a drink (with tip) is honestly pretty insulting. You have a ton of options in this city, and unless you have the company card and/or confirmation of the open back bar, I’d keep walking.
… moreFrom the outside, Dynamo looks like it’s been around for decades, which I mean as a compliment – it comes off like a 1960s steakhouse that hasn’t been upgraded in years, so I was surprised to find out from my colleagues that it was a relatively new addition (last year or so) to the neighborhood. And it’s pretty spiffy inside. If you have the ability and it’s open, I’d recommend asking to go to the back bar, which is a much more intimate, quieter bar area than its sibling right by the entrance. Also has some serious Mad Men vibes, which I’m into. From what we were told, the back bar is not consistently open and is usually only available when it’s busier. Take advantage of it if you can.
When I stopped by for lunch two days ago, I sat at the entrance bar, which was quiet midday. I got the House Old Fashioned, along with a plain hamburger (medium rare) that came with a heaping pile of fries. The drink was not very good; part of it might have been the generic bourbon – I’m used to the higher end stuff – but mostly it was an overpour combined with not enough emphasis on the bitters. The result was a cocktail that tasted not dissimilar from gasoline. I waited for the ice cubes to melt before drinking most of it, but big miss on a classic cocktail that even with the house spirits cost $20. Too expensive and not good enough. And that also means that if I’d tried to upgrade it with better bourbon, it would have probably cost closer to $30. I will say that the Old Fashioned I had a few weeks earlier in the back bar was excellent – I had it with Basil Hayden and it was well made. A tale of two cocktails.
The burger was fine. It was a LITTLE greasier than it should be, but pretty tasty overall. It was cooked exactly how I asked (medium rare) and since it’s a steakhouse, it showed up with a knife sticking out of it, which is a fun optic. Not bad but honestly wouldn’t get it again because it cost…get ready…$30. I’m sorry, I get that you’re right over by MSG in a pricey area even for NYC standards, but $30 for a good but not great burger is obscene. That’s just an out-and-out price gouge. The fries were actually better than the burger in my opinion, cooked thoroughly, but needed the accompanying ketchup for flavoring purposes. For that prior Happy Hour, we got some of the bougier beef fat fries, which were noticeably better than these as well.
The service both times was decent. I wouldn’t classify either of the bartenders as friendly (especially the one in the back bar), but I don’t need my hand held in these situations. Both bartenders got my drinks and food over promptly, even though the latter drink was lacking, but in terms of efficiency and turnaround time, I can’t argue with the quality there.
Definitely never stopping by for a quick lunch again – the business model here just isn’t set up for it, but if you do, try to hit up their lunch specials/Happy Hour section to lessen the financial blow. What’s annoying about that section of the menu though is that it’s super limited; you can only get two or three of the entree items listed in the normal lunch menu. I’m not averse to spending some Jacksons at lunch from time to time, but $63 for a burger and a drink (with tip) is honestly pretty insulting. You have a ton of options in this city, and unless you have the company card and/or confirmation of the open back bar, I’d keep walking.
Paul
The Dynamo room is the perfect spot for a meal before an event at the Garden. We had The Parker house rolls an Tuna tartare to start a great way to begin the meal. The drenched Dynamo burger followed cooked perfectly and is a very good addition to the NYC burger scene. The fries and rings were solid as well. The restaurant is beautiful and Being right next to the Garden and Penn Station downstairs it couldn’t be more convenient
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Stopped by The Dynamo Room before heading to MSG, and it was such a great find. The interior is stunning—modern, stylish, and spacious. The bar area and outdoor lounge give off serious vacation vibes, while the dining room feels open and relaxed, with plenty of space between tables. I’ve heard their happy hour is offered daily, and I’m definitely coming back to check that out!
The food was delicious. The shrimp cocktail was fresh and meaty—only three shrimp, but high quality. I had the salmon, which was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and light. My friend ordered the French dip sandwich, which looked amazing and came as generous portion with fries. We also had dirty martinis, and they were made to perfection.
Service started off strong—our order was taken quickly and a few different staff members checked in early on. However, once the food and drinks arrived, the follow-up disappeared. We had to wait to order another round after our meal since no one came back to the table.
That said, the overall experience was still fantastic. Great location if you’re heading to MSG or passing through Penn, and the ambiance alone is reason to return. Looking forward to going back soon!
… moreThe food was delicious. The shrimp cocktail was fresh and meaty—only three shrimp, but high quality. I had the salmon, which was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and light. My friend ordered the French dip sandwich, which looked amazing and came as generous portion with fries. We also had dirty martinis, and they were made to perfection.
Service started off strong—our order was taken quickly and a few different staff members checked in early on. However, once the food and drinks arrived, the follow-up disappeared. We had to wait to order another round after our meal since no one came back to the table.
That said, the overall experience was still fantastic. Great location if you’re heading to MSG or passing through Penn, and the ambiance alone is reason to return. Looking forward to going back soon!
Bryson G
Perfection! Incredible spot, incredible food, incredible service. The ambience is very modern 80s themed, service is very consistent and on and the food curated with some great flavors will definitely be back and if you’re in town will definitely recommend!
… moreMegan Keppler
Great spot before a heading to MSG. Staff was great and the food was delicious- we loved the crab cake. Heads up the swordfish was surprisingly very spicy!
… moreRicky Pesek
The Dynamo Room offers a unique New York City dining experience. I was able to be served at the bar and at a booth table. Both servers were polite and had extensive knowledge about the menu options and drinks. The ambiance of the restaurant gave an old New York feel. Overall my experience was great and I cannot wait to come back again and dine at the Dynamo Room!
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