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Benjamin Steakhouse Prime
ZipPicks Awards
Best Seafood in Murray Hill & Kips Bay
Master Critic Review
Benjamin Steakhouse Prime
8.6
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Birthday & Celebration Central
Luxury Dining Elite
Group Dining Gatherings
Benjamin Steakhouse Prime doubles as a power steakhouse and serious seafood house, with a raw bar and broiled fish sharing space with dry-aged beef. Midtown regulars lean on it for client dinners where surf-and-turf and clubby service are expected.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seafood Tower, Lobster Bisque, Broiled Lobster Tail
Scores:
Value: 6.5
Service: 8.4
Consistency: 8.7
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 8.2
Cultural Relevance: 8.6
What makes it special: Classic Midtown steakhouse with a serious raw bar and seafood program.
Who should go: Clients wanting steakhouse prestige plus strong seafood choices.
When to visit: Weeknight dinners or Friday nights for peak buzz.
What to order: Seafood tower, lobster bisque, broiled lobster or seafood platter.
Insider tip: Book ahead for larger parties; steak and seafood platters feed groups well.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: No valet onsite; limited metered street parking and nearby paid garages. Street parking becomes very difficult after 6pm on weekdays.
Dress code: Upscale business casual to dressy. Jackets common at dinner; dark jeans are fine but lean polished.
Noise level: Moderate-high during peak dinner hours; still manageable for business conversation at lunch.
Weekend wait: 45–75 minutes without a reservation during peak hours
Weekday lunch: Little to no wait most days, short waits during peak business lunch window
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Limited but workable with vegetable sides, salads, and select pastas by request
Vegan options: Very limited; possible with advance notice for custom vegetable preparations
Gluten-free options: Yes — steaks, seafood, and many sides are naturally gluten-free with staff guidance
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Better for an impressive first date than a casual one — it’s polished, clubby, and price-forward, which sets a serious tone.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Possible at lunch and early weekday evenings, but dinner tables—especially for groups—are very hard to secure without booking ahead.
Is it kid-friendly? Yes for older kids and teens who can handle a formal steakhouse setting; not ideal for toddlers or strollers.
Best For
Better for: Best for surf-and-turf power dining where both steak and seafood are equally strong, making it ideal for client dinners and group celebrations.
Skip if: Skip if you want a relaxed, modern seafood experience or value-driven pricing — this is a classic luxury steakhouse first and foremost.