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Reserve Cut
Master Critic Review
Reserve Cut
8.3
The Park Avenue outpost of Albert Allaham’s contemporary kosher steakhouse brings the brand’s FiDi reputation uptown with a polished wine room, sushi bar, and French-Asian inflected steakhouse menu. Early coverage highlights luxurious plating, tomahawk steaks, and serious kosher oversight.
Must-Try Dishes:
42oz Tomahawk Steak, Reserve Cut Sushi Roll, Wagyu Ribeye
Scores:
Value: 6.7
Service: 8.4
Consistency: 7.8
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 8.9
Cultural Relevance: 8.4
What makes it special: Upscale kosher steakhouse marrying Park Avenue polish with serious meat program.
Who should go: Kosher diners and splurge-minded steak lovers chasing scene.
When to visit: Prime-time dinner for full-room energy and bar buzz.
What to order: Tomahawk steak, Reserve Cut sushi roll, Wagyu ribeye.
Insider tip: Book well ahead for Shabbat dinner or peak holiday evenings.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: No dedicated valet at this Park Avenue location; expect limited street parking. Most guests rely on nearby paid garages within 1–3 blocks.
Dress code: Smart casual leaning upscale — jackets not required, but polished attire fits the room. Dark jeans acceptable if dressed up.
Noise level: Moderate-to-lively during prime dinner hours; still possible to hold a normal conversation, though bar-adjacent tables run louder.
Weekend wait: Typically 30–60 minutes without a reservation, depending on holiday and kosher-calendar demand.
Weekday lunch: Minimal wait; generally seated promptly.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Limited but workable — salads, vegetable starters, and a few composed mains.
Vegan options: Very limited — expect 1–2 viable items; menu skews heavily toward meats and sushi.
Gluten-free options: Solid options — steaks, many sides, select sushi items; staff is accustomed to GF requests and can guide safely.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Yes — polished ambiance, attentive service, and a high-end room that signals intention without feeling stuffy. Ideal if you want an elegant, scene-forward setting.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Sometimes, but not guaranteed. Early evenings and weekday slots offer the best shot; peak Shabbat-adjacent and holiday periods are nearly always fully booked.
Is it kid-friendly? Better suited to adults. Well-behaved older kids/teens are fine, but there are no kid-specific menus or amenities, and the atmosphere skews formal.
Best For
Better for: Kosher steak lovers seeking a luxury setting, premium cuts, and a broader menu that includes sushi and French-Asian accents — a combination few Midtown steakhouses offer.
Skip if: You want a classic, non-kosher New York steakhouse experience with dry-aged funk, or you prefer casual, budget-friendly meals.