Ben and Jack’s Steakhouse is a popular steakhouse in New York near East River Park. The restaurant has been around for over 20 years, and is known for its delicious steaks and award-winning wine list.Cuisine: steaks, seafood
Type of place: steakhouse, restaurant
The founders of Ben and Jack’s Steakhouse – Jack and Ben- originally wanted to create a steakhouse that was affordable and delicious for everyone, not just the rich. They worked hard early on to open their first restaurant in New York City 20 years ago, and have been flourishing ever since.
The restaurant is great for business dinners, romantic dates, or just having drinks with friends. The atmosphere of this steakhouse is very casual and comfortable, but the quality of the food off of the menu is anything but casual.
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Menu
The menu at Ben and Jack’s features a variety of steak options, as well as chicken, seafood, and pasta dishes. There are also several tempting appetizers on the menu to choose from, including their famous crab cakes.
The wine list includes many popular wines from around the world, at both reasonable and high-end prices. The wine list at Ben and Jack’s is one of the best in the city. It features over 350 different wines from around the world, including many rare and vintage bottles.
All the available menu positions and prices you can check here in the tables below.
Appetizers
| Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail | $19.95 | |
| Maryland Crab Cake | $18.95 | |
| Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Cocktail | $21.95 | |
| Lobster Cocktail | $ | |
| Little Neck Clams on the Half Shell | $12.95 | |
| Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell | $14.95 | |
| Seafood Platter | $ | per person |
| Baked Clams | $14.95 | |
| Pan Seared Diver Sea Scallops | $18.95 | |
| Fried Calamari | $13.95 | |
| Sizzling Canadian Bacon | $4.95 | extra thick by the slice |
Soup
| French Onion | $8.95 |
| Soup of the Day | $9.95 |
Salads
| Choice of Dressing: House Vinaigrette, Russian, Roquefort. Blue Cheese-extra charge of $3.95 |
| Mixed Green Salad | $11.95 | |
| Caesar Salad | $12.95 | |
| Bacon Wedge Salad | $13.95 | Bacon, Tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles and Roquefort dressing |
| Ben & Jack’s Salad for Two | $22.95 | |
| Beefsteak Tomato & Onions | $12.95 – $16.95 | Sliced or Chopped |
| Fresh Mozzarella & Beefsteak Tomatoes | $13.95 – $19.95 | |
| Kobe Burger | $36.95 | (1.lb) Served with French Fries Lettuce and Tomato |
Steak & Chops
| U.S.D.A Prime, Dry Aged – In Our Own Aging Box |
| Steak | $91.90 – $183.80 |
| Filet Mignon | $44.95 |
| Prime New York Sirloin Steak | $45.95 |
| Rib Eye Steak | $47.95 |
| Prime Rib | $47.95 |
| Veal Chop | $42.95 |
| Lamb Chops | $42.95 |
Seafood
| Chilean Sea Bass | $35.95 | |
| Grilled Norwegian Salmon | $30.95 | |
| Filet of Sole | $35.95 | |
| Pan Seared Diver Sea Scallops | $38.95 | with white wine lemon sauce |
| Grilled Yellow Fin Tuna | $35.95 | |
| Maryland Crab Cakes | $37.95 | |
| Shrimp Scampi | $38.95 | over rice |
| Lobster Tail | $49.95 | |
| Surf & Turf | $67.95 | |
| 4 Lb. Jumbo Lobster | $ | broiled or steamed |
Pasta
| Ben and Jack’s Seafood Pasta | $44.95 | Lobster, Shrimp, Crabmeat, Clams and Fish of the Day with white or red sauce |
| Rigatoni or Penne Bolognese | $29.95 |
Poultry
| All chicken dishes are served with choice of your pasta topped with sauce of your choice |
| Chicken Parmigiana, Francese | $29.95 |
Side Dishes
| Mac & Cheese | $11.95 | |
| Lobster Mac & Cheese | $22.95 | |
| German Potato for two | $11.95 | |
| Cottage Fries or Steak Fries | $10.95 | |
| Baked Sweet Potato | $6.95 | |
| Jumbo Baked Potato | $6.65 | |
| 1/2 Cottage Fries & 1/2 Onion Rings | $12.95 | |
| Mashed Potato | $9.95 | |
| Creamed Spinach | $9.95 | |
| Sauteed Spinach | $10.95 | |
| Asparagus | $11.95 | Sauteed or Steamed |
| Broccoli | $9.95 | Sauteed or Steamed |
| Sauteed Onions | $9.95 | |
| Fried Onion Rings | $9.95 | |
| Peas and Onions | $10.95 | |
| Sauteed Mushroom | $13.95 |
Services
Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse offers a private dining room that can accommodate up to 18 guests. The room is available for both lunch and dinner, and comes with its own private bar. Also this steakhouse suggests a happy hour during its business hours of every day.
Clients will be glad to hear that Ben and Jack’s Steakhouse offers outdoor seating in the warmer months.
Note, that parking prices range depending on the time of day.
Reservation in Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse also must be paid with an additional fee if canceled less than 24 hours before the reserved time.
During this hard time, Ben and Jack’s Steakhouse restaurant offers its clients deliveries and pickups for any order placed.
Design
The Steakhouse is a casual place with a lounge feel, decorated in hardwood floors and tan paint. The tables have cream tablecloths, which give the steakhouse a classy look without being too pretentious for its customers.
This restaurant has a long bar in the back of the room, where guests can order from their own menu or from any of the restaurant’s craft beers or cocktails. Ben and Jack’s also have several televisions throughout the space that are usually playing sports events.
Location
Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse can be found on 26th Street just off of 2nd Avenue – right near East River Park.
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