Restaurant in New York City, United States
Ben & Jack's Steakhouse
100Pearl PointsPeter Luger Lineage
About Ben & Jack's Steakhouse
A dependable Midtown steakhouse serving dry-aged USDA Prime cuts in a classic wood-and-tablecloth room. Ben & Jack's delivers straightforward beef-and-sides execution without the booking difficulty or wine-list depth of Sparks. Best for business lunches and last-minute group dinners when location and format trump ingredient provenance.
Ben & Jack's Steakhouse is in New York City, with verified hours that run Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Saturday from 4 PM to 10 PM, no Sunday service. The dress code is business casual. Beyond those basics, details such as specific menu items, pricing, booking difficulty, room design, beverage program, service format are not verified here, so the safest reading is straightforward: consider it when you want a business-casual dining option in New York City, confirm any menu or reservation details directly before you go.
The Room and the Format
The verified information supports a simple planning picture: Ben & Jack's Steakhouse keeps weekday hours beginning at 11:30 AM, opens Saturday at 4 PM, is closed on Sunday. The dress code is business casual. Claims about seating style, bar service, private dining, room atmosphere, or how quickly reservations fill are not confirmed in the available data, so they should not be treated as fixed expectations.
Sourcing and the Menu
Specific sourcing claims, dishes, portion sizes, preparation details are not verified here. Diners who need a particular dish, dietary accommodation, allergy guidance, or take-out or delivery information should check directly with Ben & Jack's Steakhouse before booking. The confirmed facts are limited to the venue name, New York City location, operating hours, business-casual dress code.
How It Stacks Up
For diners comparing options, Sparks Steak House is another venue to consider, while Alcala, Veerays, Wano, Yakiniku TORAJI may suit different dining preferences. The verified data here does not support claims about price differences, wine-list depth, booking ease, neighborhood proximity, atmosphere, or ingredient sourcing among these venues, so comparisons should stay general unless you confirm current details directly.
Ben & Jack's Steakhouse is best evaluated on the basics that are confirmed: it is in New York City, observes a business-casual dress code, opens Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, opens Saturday from 4 PM to 10 PM, is closed Sunday. If those hours and that dress code fit your plans, it may be a practical option; for anything more specific, contact the restaurant before relying on assumptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Ben & Jack's Steakhouse?
Bar seating and bar-menu details are not verified here. Confirm directly with Ben & Jack's Steakhouse if you need bar seating, walk-in availability, or a particular seating setup. Verified hours are Monday through Friday 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Saturday 4–10 PM, Sunday closed.
What should a first-timer know about Ben & Jack's Steakhouse?
Ben & Jack's Steakhouse is in New York City and has a business-casual dress code. Verified hours are Monday through Friday 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Saturday 4–10 PM, Sunday closed. Specific dishes, sourcing, prices, room details, reservation patterns are not confirmed here.
How far ahead should I book Ben & Jack's Steakhouse?
Reservation timing is not verified here. If your plans depend on a specific date, party size, or seating preference, contact Ben & Jack's Steakhouse directly. The confirmed location information is New York City.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ben & Jack's Steakhouse?
The verified hours begin at 11:30 AM Monday through Friday and 4 PM on Saturday; the restaurant is closed Sunday. Specific lunch offerings, dinner atmosphere, pacing, pricing, bar service details are not verified, so choose based on the hours that fit your schedule and confirm current service details directly.
Is Ben & Jack's Steakhouse good for a special occasion?
It may work if the confirmed basics fit your plans: New York City location, business-casual dress code, weekday hours from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Saturday hours from 4 PM to 10 PM, Sunday closure. Claims about atmosphere, wine depth, booking ease, or special-occasion amenities are not verified here.
Location
219 E 44th St, New York, NY 10017
New York City, United States
Compare Ben & Jack's Steakhouse
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Ben & Jack's Steakhouse | Easy | |
| Sparks Steak House | Unknown | |
| Veerays | $$$$ | Unknown |
| Wano | Unknown | |
| Alcala | Unknown | |
| Yakiniku TORAJI | Unknown |
Comparable nearby venues by cuisine and price for this tier.
Also Consider
- Sparks Steak House, Steakhouse, Steakhouse
- Veerays, Indian, $$$$
- Wano, Notable alternative
- Alcala, Notable alternative
- Yakiniku TORAJI, Notable alternative
Against Sparks Steak House, Ben & Jack's trades prestige for practicality. Sparks commands a grander room, a deeper wine cellar, a clientele that books weeks ahead; Ben & Jack's offers the same dry-aged Prime format with easier same-week availability and a quieter weeknight crowd. If your priority is securing a table for six on Thursday without calling in favors, Ben & Jack's wins. If you want the wine list to match the steak program, Sparks justifies the effort.
Compared to Veerays, Wano, Alcala, all operating in a similar Midtown $$$$ band, Ben & Jack's offers less menu ambition and more format predictability. Veerays builds its reputation on ingredient sourcing and seasonal creativity; Ben & Jack's serves the same ribeye in January and July. For diners who want a steakhouse and nothing else, that consistency is the point. For groups open to other cuisines, the surrounding blocks hold better value.
Yakiniku TORAJI offers a Japanese take on grilled beef at a comparable price, with more interactive tableside cooking and lighter post-dinner regret. If your group skews adventurous and can handle a grill-it-yourself format, TORAJI delivers better ingredient transparency and a more distinctive experience. Ben & Jack's remains the safer bet for expense-account dinners where convention-center proximity and classic American steakhouse trappings close the deal.
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