Strip House

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Rich, Decadent, Iconic

Strip House on West 44th Street is one of New York City's most recognizable steakhouses — an American restaurant that pairs high-quality, innovative food with a setting unlike anything else in Midtown. The walls are lined with original Studio Manasse prints of 1930s burlesque stars, giving the dining room a warm, intimate character that sits somewhere between old-school supper club and serious steakhouse.

The New York Times put it plainly: "The food is generally marvelous, the steak often superb." Zagat called it "a carnivore's delight," praising top-notch cuts and creative sides. That kind of sustained critical attention is earned, not manufactured — and it's the same consistency that led Wine Spectator to award Strip House its Best of Award of Excellence, a mark of a wine program genuinely built to complement serious food.

The Food

The namesake cut — the New York strip — is the anchor of the menu, but it's far from the only reason to come. Strip House describes its approach as high-quality and innovative, and the sides and starters are taken as seriously as the steaks themselves. The dish that may have achieved the most independent fame, however, is the 24-layer chocolate cake: a dessert so celebrated that the restaurant leads with it on its homepage and food writers keep returning to it. Sun Seeker called it simply "to die for."

The Room and the Occasion

The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable without sacrificing the high-end steakhouse experience. It's a place that works equally well for a quiet dinner for two or a large private party — the restaurant accommodates special events and catering, and the Midtown location makes it convenient for both locals and visitors. Whether you're settling in for a long evening or stopping in for lunch, the burlesque-inspired décor and serious American cooking make Strip House a genuinely distinctive address in a city full of steakhouses.