Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse, New York City

If you've been to Del Frisco's Double Eagle before, the question on a return visit is simple: has anything changed enough to justify coming back? The short answer is yes, largely because of what's happening with the wine program. Under Wine Director Jeff Jett and Sommelier Ashton Azur, the list has grown to 1,055 selections with an inventory of 5,100 bottles, with particular depth in California, Bordeaux, Champagne, France, and Italy. That's not a supporting detail — it's one of the stronger cellar builds in the Midtown steakhouse category, and it shifts how you should think about pricing the evening.

The room at 1221 Avenue of the Americas is scaled for power dining: high ceilings, a multi-floor layout, and the kind of spatial volume that signals occasion before you've ordered anything. This is not a quiet, intimate room. It's a room built for a table of six celebrating a promotion, for a client dinner where the setting does some of the work, or for anyone who wants their steakhouse to feel like an event rather than a meal. Solo diners and couples looking for something more restrained may find the scale a bit much — the bar is a better option for smaller groups who want flexibility without committing to the full dining room experience.

Chef Misael Santos leads the kitchen, and the cuisine sits firmly in the American steakhouse register. Lunch and dinner are both served, which gives this address more flexibility than many comparable Midtown spots. The $$$+ pricing tier (for food, $66 and above for a typical two-course meal before beverages) reflects the Midtown location and the ambition of the room, not just the protein on the plate. Add wine from a list with significant inventory above $100 per bottle, and you're looking at a meaningful spend , plan accordingly.

The wine list is where Del Frisco's Double Eagle earns genuine distinction in its category. A 1,055-selection list with 5,100 bottles in inventory is serious by any measure, and the concentration on California and Bordeaux means the list skews toward the kind of wines that steakhouse diners actually want to drink with a ribeye or a porterhouse. Champagne and Italian coverage adds range for aperitif drinking and for the table that wants to move through styles across the meal. If wine is a priority for your evening, this list is worth pre-reading before you arrive , Jeff Jett's program rewards guests who engage with it rather than defaulting to a by-the-glass pour.

With a 4.5 Google rating across 5,578 reviews, Del Frisco's Double Eagle maintains consistent approval at high volume. That kind of rating at that scale of review count is a reliable signal: this is a restaurant that executes at a level most large-format steakhouses don't sustain. General Manager Lindsay Hanus oversees operations for Landry's Inc., the parent company, and the professionalism of service here is a function of that operational structure.

Compared to other $$$+ steakhouses in Midtown Manhattan, Del Frisco's holds its own on wine depth and room presence. If you're choosing between this and a more stripped-back chophouse, the deciding factor is whether the wine list and the scale of the room matter to you. They should, at this price point.

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Booking

Booking difficulty at Del Frisco's Double Eagle is rated Easy. Given the size of the room, securing a reservation , even for a larger party , is generally achievable with a few days' notice rather than weeks. Walk-in availability at the bar is a realistic option if you're flexible on timing. That said, for a Friday or Saturday dinner or any major occasion, book ahead to guarantee your preferred seating area.

At a glance: American steakhouse, $$$+ food pricing, 1,055-wine list, lunch and dinner, Avenue of the Americas, Midtown Manhattan. Easy to book; bar walk-ins viable on most nights.

FAQs

• How far ahead should I book Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse? A few days is usually enough for weeknight dinners. For Friday or Saturday, aim for at least a week ahead. The room is large enough that last-minute availability is more common here than at smaller Midtown competitors, and the bar accepts walk-ins most nights.
• What should a first-timer know about Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse? This is a large-format, high-energy steakhouse at $$$+ pricing , two courses before wine will run $66 and above per person. The wine list is one of the strongest in the Midtown steakhouse category with over 1,000 selections, so it's worth looking at before you arrive. The room is loud and built for groups; couples or solo diners may prefer the bar.
• Does Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse handle dietary restrictions? The kitchen serves American steakhouse cuisine, which by definition is protein-forward. Contact the restaurant directly ahead of your visit if you have specific dietary needs , the database does not confirm what accommodations are available, and this is not a category where assumptions are safe.
• Is Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse good for a special occasion? Yes, and the room is one of the reasons. The scale, the wine list depth (1,055 selections, 5,100 bottles in inventory), and the consistent 4.5 rating across more than 5,500 reviews make this a reliable choice for a celebration dinner, client event, or milestone. It works leading for groups of four or more who want the full room experience.
• What are alternatives to Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse in New York City? If you want to stay in the fine dining tier but shift cuisine, Le Bernardin (French, Seafood) is the benchmark for seafood at the leading of the market. For a tasting-menu format, Per Se (French, Contemporary) and Eleven Madison Park (French, Vegan) both operate at $$$$ and deliver a completely different experience. Within the American steakhouse category specifically, Del Frisco's competes on wine depth more than most direct peers.
• Can I eat at the bar at Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse? Bar seating is available and is the better option for solo diners or couples who want flexibility. Walk-ins at the bar are viable most nights, making this a useful option if you haven't reserved ahead. The full menu is typically available at the bar in steakhouses of this format, though confirming with the restaurant directly is advisable.
• Is Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse good for solo dining? Workable, but not the ideal setting. The room skews large and group-oriented. Solo diners are better served at the bar, where the atmosphere is more approachable and the wine list , with 1,055 selections , gives you plenty to explore by the glass or bottle without needing a full table to justify the evening.
• What should I order at Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse? Specific menu items are not confirmed in our data, so we won't speculate on dishes. What is confirmed: Chef Misael Santos leads the kitchen in the American steakhouse format, and the wine program under Jeff Jett and Ashton Azur is the strongest differentiator here. Ask the sommelier for a pairing recommendation , with 5,100 bottles on hand, they have the inventory to match your order precisely.