Best Steakhouse Restaurants in East Village (10003)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Boucherie Union Square
A classic all-day French brasserie with steakhouse firepower and massive local validation.
Notable Picks
8.6
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A high-energy French brasserie that leans into steakhouse indulgence with big bistro classics and a polished raw bar. The room feels like a Parisian grand café dropped into Union Square, making it equally good for long lunches or celebratory dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak frites, French onion soup, Mussels marinières
What makes it special: A classic all-day French brasserie with steakhouse firepower and massive local validation.
8.4
A modern East Village steakhouse focused on ranch-sourced beef and large-format cuts in a sleek, clubby room. It’s a neighborhood-centric alternative to midtown temples, pairing top-tier meat with a confident cocktail and wine program.
Must-Try Dishes:
100-Day Dry-Aged Ribeye, Porterhouse for Two, Bacon Steak
What makes it special: Downtown steakhouse energy with long-aged, sharable cuts.
8.3
A sultry, old-school-meets-downtown steakhouse known for dark red rooms, strong hospitality, and big-flavored classic cuts. The menu leans traditional—prime steaks, rich sides, and a famous towering chocolate cake—making it dependable for special-occasion carnivores.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dry-Aged Porterhouse for Two, Black Truffle Creamed Spinach, 24-Layer Chocolate Cake
What makes it special: Bordello-glam ambiance with consistently strong classic steaks.
Worthy Picks
An Argentina-leaning steakhouse-bistro hybrid spotlighting fire-grilled cuts and a Malbec-forward wine list. It’s slightly more casual than the ZIP’s heavyweight steakhouses, with a warm, convivial room and straightforward, smoke-kissed meats.
Must-Try Dishes:
Parrillada Mixed Grill, Skirt Steak (Entraña), Beef Empanadas
What makes it special: Argentinian parrilla focus in a cozy Gramercy setting.