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Best tomahawk steak in New York

Compare 8 ranked candidates for tomahawk steak in New York, using the available dish evidence. Check the mentions, coverage and venue details before choosing.

Plan your visit to Empire Steak House - Midtown East

151 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022, United States

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The verdict at a glance

Top 5 for tomahawk steak in New York

  1. 1Empire Steak House - Midtown EastNew YorkThe tomahawk steak at Empire Steak House in Midtown East is a seriously impressive spectacle, with generous...7.0
  2. 2Empire Steak House Times SquareNew YorkEmpire Steak House Times Square is a top-rated spot for tomahawk steak in New York.7.0
  3. 3Gallagher’s Steakhouse NYCNew YorkGallagher’s Steakhouse NYC is a top-rated spot for tomahawk steak in New York.7.0
  4. 4Palermo Argentinian Bistro - NYCNew YorkPalermo Argentinian Bistro - NYC is a top-rated spot for tomahawk steak in New York.7.0
  5. 5Peter Luger Steak HouseNew YorkPeter Luger Steak House is a top-rated spot for tomahawk steak in New York.7.0
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International · New York

151 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022, United States

Empire Steak House - Midtown East

The tomahawk steak at Empire Steak House in Midtown East is a seriously impressive spectacle, with generous portions of perfectly cooked meat presented dramatically on the bone. Guests particularly appreciate the quality and flavour of the beef, often commenting on its tenderness and robust seasoning. This opulent dining experience truly caters to those seeking a lavish celebration or special occasion meal – it’s ideal for groups wanting a memorable indulgence.

Score

7.0

Mentions

1

Sentiment

100%

Plan the visit

WebsiteMenu

Hours

Closed - Opens 11:45 am

Phone

+1 212-582-6900

Evidence behind this ranking

Updated 2026-09-02

Collected review count: not separately recorded for every candidate in this ranking.

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive

14 of 15 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 1 older).

Jan 26
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This dataset contains 8 ranked candidates and 31,286 source-listed restaurant reviews. That total includes other dishes and is not the number of review texts collected. 1 recorded dish mentions are associated with Empire Steak House - Midtown East. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.

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Runners up

Top 8 around New York

Review guide

The evidence behind the best tomahawk steak in New York

This guide expands the ranking into the review patterns behind the best tomahawk steak in New York, using only pages with enough restaurant and review signal to support a fuller breakdown.

Reviews

31,286+

Restaurants

8

Updated

2026-09-02

Why the winner leads

Why Empire Steak House - Midtown East ranks #1 for tomahawk steak

The tomahawk steak at Empire Steak House in Midtown East is a seriously impressive spectacle, with generous portions of perfectly cooked meat presented dramatically on the bone. Guests particularly appreciate the quality and flavour of the beef, often commenting on its tenderness and robust seasoning. This opulent dining experience truly caters to those seeking a lavish celebration or special occasion meal – it’s ideal for groups wanting a memorable indulgence.

How the shortlist compares

Where the other top tomahawk steak spots stand out

The rest of the ranking still matters because tomahawk steak searches are rarely one-size-fits-all. These are the clearest review-backed differences among the next-best places.

  • Empire Steak House Times Square: Empire Steak House Times Square is a top-rated spot for tomahawk steak in New York.
  • Gallagher’s Steakhouse NYC: Gallagher’s Steakhouse NYC is a top-rated spot for tomahawk steak in New York.
  • Palermo Argentinian Bistro - NYC: Palermo Argentinian Bistro - NYC is a top-rated spot for tomahawk steak in New York.
  • Peter Luger Steak House: Peter Luger Steak House is a top-rated spot for tomahawk steak in New York.

How to choose

Choosing tomahawk steak in New York

Use this ranking as a shortlist, not just a winner announcement: Empire Steak House - Midtown East is the strongest overall signal, while the runners up show where reviewers found different strengths across New York.

  • 31,286 source-listed restaurant reviews are associated with 8 ranked candidates; these are not all collected review texts.
  • Empire Steak House - Midtown East has 1 tomahawk steak mention and a 100% sentiment score.
  • The score weighs review sentiment, recency, and dish-specific mentions.
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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best tomahawk steak in New York?

Empire Steak House - Midtown East in New York is currently ranked #1 for tomahawk steak in New York, among 8 candidates in our available dataset. The tomahawk steak at Empire Steak House in Midtown East is a seriously impressive spectacle, with generous portions of perfectly cooked meat presented dramatically on the bone. Guests particularly appreciate the quality and flavour of the beef, often commenting on its tenderness and robust seasoning.

Which other tomahawk steak places in New York come close?

Empire Steak House Times Square, Gallagher’s Steakhouse NYC, Palermo Argentinian Bistro - NYC round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 8 ranked restaurants.

How is the best tomahawk steak in New York decided?

BiteRanked compares candidates using available restaurant ratings and dish mentions. Listing review totals are not collected review counts. Coverage is incomplete; the recorded ranking update is 2026-09-02. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.