Charlie Palmer Steak in NYC, NY
For our birthdays, Jodi and I are always picking where we want to have dinner and not surprisingly, I always choose a steakhouse…So this year, it was Charlie Palmer Steak in the Archer Hotel. I was looking forward to it as I heard so many great things about that place. Unfortunately, it did not meet my expectations. The steak was just ok: I ordered a ribeye, my favorite cut, medium rare; it was cooked medium and when I mentioned it to the waiter, he first denied it but upon my insistence, apologized and sent it back. The bone-in ribeye is a $65 dish, so, it should be cooked well, especially in a steakhouse and if not, I think it is normal to send it back. It spoiled a bit the dinner as the sides were already there, and I ate them separately, before they got cold but also because Jodi was also served and I did not want her to wait longer. Finally my steak came back properly cooked and they gracefully comp’d my drink (a glass of Talisker 10 y/o Scotch), realizing I was right…But still, the ribeye, dry-aged for 30 days, although juicy, was not as tender and tasty as I expected. Too bad. I also paired it with a lobster tail that was quite small for the price but fortunately well cooked. At least the sides were delicious: we chose the Mac and cheese that was really creamy as well as the crunchy hash brown. For appetizer, I went for the East Coast oysters, served with a Champagne mignonette and lemon: no complaint there as they tasted fresh. On her side, Jodi got a Bibb salad without bacon (for sure, vegetarian dishes are more limited in a steakhouse…).
Talisker Scotch at Charlie Palmer Steak in NYC, NY
Bibb salad at Charlie Palmer Steak in NYC, NY
Oysters at Charlie Palmer Steak in NYC, NY
Bone-in ribeye at Charlie Palmer Steak in NYC, NY
Lobster at Charlie Palmer Steak in NYC, NY
Mac and cheese at Charlie Palmer Steak in NYC, NY
Oysters at Charlie Palmer Steak in NYC, NY
Bone-in ribeye at Charlie Palmer Steak in NYC, NY
Hash brown at Charlie Palmer Steak in NYC, NY
Mac and cheese at Charlie Palmer Steak in NYC, NY
Last was dessert: we went for the key lime pie that was quite good, deliciously tart with a great Graham cracker crust and at least a nice way of ending the meal.
Key lime pie at Charlie Palmer Steak in NYC, NY
Still, I was a bit disappointed although I had a good birthday with Jodi. I was expecting more from Charlie Palmer Steak and would not recommend it.
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Charlie Palmer Steak - 47 West 38th Street, NY 10018
