Located in the heart of the former meatpacking district, in what has become one of Manhattan’s trendiest neighborhoods for entertainment, culture, hospitality and nightlife, Old Homestead has operated from the same place since opening its doors in 1868 – making it one of the longest continually serving restaurants in America.
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NYC Steakhouses – A Storied History
New York City is home to some of the country’s most historic steakhouses, some of which date back to the mid-1800s. They vary in style, atmosphere, and clientele, but they all have unique histories. If the walls could talk?
There were two different kinds of NYC steakhouses back in the day. One was the Cop House, modeled after old English taverns, and the other was modeled after beef banquet halls where political fundraisers served all you could eat buffets of meat.
Each of the NYC steakhouses mentioned below has a fascinating, storied history.
Steakhouses with Storied Histories
- Delmonico’s Steakhouse opened in 1837
- Sparks Steakhouse opened in 1966
- Frankie and Johnnie’s opened in 1926
- Keens Steakhouse opened in 1885
- Donahue’s Steakhouse opened in 1950
- Peter Luger’s Steakhouse opened in 1887
- Gallaghers Steakhouse opened in 1933
- Smith and Wollensky Steakhouse opened in 1977
- Old Homestead Steakhouse opened in 1868
Let’s journey back in time and explore two of these iconic NYC steakhouses’ storied pasts.
Delmonico’s
In the early 1800s, New York City didn’t have a proper restaurant. Sure, they had cafés and inn’s, but there wasn’t a place where diners could control what they were served.