ZipPicks Awards
Best American in Financial District
Master Critic Review
Delmonico's
9.0
Vibes:
Luxury Dining Elite
Date Night Magic
Business Lunch Power Players
Birthday & Celebration Central
Delmonico's is the reborn 19th-century steakhouse that helped define American fine dining, now serving dry-aged ribeyes, luxe eggs Benedict, and tableside classics in a wood-paneled Financial District landmark. With thousands of multi-platform reviews and nearly two centuries of history, it’s where power lunches and celebratory dinners overlap in a setting that still feels distinctly old New York.
Must-Try Dishes:
18oz Delmonico's Ribeye steak, Royal Eggs Benedict with lobster and caviar, Original Baked Alaska
Scores:
Value: 7.1
Service: 9.2
Consistency: 9
Food Quality: 9.4
Atmosphere: 9.3
Cultural Relevance: 9.2
What makes it special: America’s original fine-dining steakhouse, serving signature cuts and classics since the 1800s.
Who should go: Steak lovers planning milestone dinners or power lunches.
When to visit: Prime dinner hours or Friday business lunches for full energy.
What to order: Delmonico’s ribeye, Royal Eggs Benedict, original Baked Alaska.
Insider tip: Book the earlier side of dinner if you want more attentive pacing and time to linger over cocktails and dessert.