Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Price
$100–150per person
Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse is a practical Midtown South pick when the brief is steakhouse familiarity, red-wine-friendly ordering, and an easy New York reservation. Book it for business dinners, group meals, or travelers who want a dependable table near West 37th Street rather than a hard-to-secure tasting-menu night.
About Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse
Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse is a New York City venue with a business-casual dress code.
A New York City steakhouse listing
The clearest planning point is the business-casual dress code. For broader planning, compare it with the New York City restaurants guide.
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Use this listing as a starting point: Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse is in New York City, and business casual is the dress code. For a wider city plan, use the New York City hotels guide, the New York City bars guide, the New York City wineries guide, and the New York City experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 32 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- frankieandjohnnies.com
- Phone
- +12129478940
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Frankie & Johnnie's reads as a textbook New York chophouse: dark wood paneling, thick-cut beef and a weighty wine list all reinforce a sense of institutional prestige. The room favors ritual over novelty: tableside service, family‑style sides and a focus on dry-aged prime beef root the place in a tradition that predates contemporary tasting-menu trends. Located in the Theatre District near Midtown's business corridors, the steakhouse leans on longevity and a restrained, formal style rather than flash. The overall effect is classic and refined, the sort of place that feels both purposeful and comfortably established.
Best For
This is a go-to spot for work-driven meals and older-school special occasions: expense-account lunches, pre-show dinners and business dinners are explicitly part of its DNA. The restaurant's Midtown address in the Theatre and Garment District overlap keeps it busy with professionals and theatergoers, so it suits date nights and celebratory dinners as well. Expect a setting built for conversation and ceremony rather than casual quick bites: guests come for steaks, wine and the ritual of a formal chophouse experience.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the steakhouse staples the menu is built around: prime-grade cuts and dry-aged beef are the default rather than the exception, so ordering a Filet Mignon or Ribeye aligns with the house strengths. Sides arrive family-style, so plan to share accompaniments rather than ordering single plates for each guest. The wine list skews toward California Cabernet, which is a reliable pairing for rich, dry-aged steaks; tableside service elevates the meal, so allow time for a measured, classic dining pace.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sleek and uncluttered with inviting warmth, featuring dark mahogany walls, working fireplace, and stained glass ceiling panels evoking classic elegance.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Filet Mignon
- Ribeye Steak
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 32 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Parker & Quinn, Notable alternative
- Culture Espresso, Notable alternative
- Peppercorn Station, Chinese, $$
- China Cafe, Szechuan, Szechuan
- BSTRO 38, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Midtown South
Choose Parker & Quinn when the group needs a broader Midtown crowd-pleaser rather than a steakhouse frame. Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse is the better fit when the table wants a classic meat-and-wine dinner; Parker & Quinn is easier to position for mixed preferences and a more casual evening.
Culture Espresso is not a like-for-like dinner substitute; use it for coffee, a lighter stop, or a lower-commitment meet-up. For a full seated meal with wine as part of the plan, Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse makes more sense.
If the priority is value and a defined cuisine lane, Peppercorn Station gives you Chinese cooking at $$, while China Cafe is the Szechuan pick. BSTRO 38 is the cross-shop for a general Midtown dinner when a steakhouse feels too narrow.
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Compare Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse | New York City | No published awards | ||
| Parker & Quinn | New York City | No published awards | ||
| Culture Espresso | New York City | No published awards | ||
| Peppercorn Station | New York City | Chinese | $$ | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| China Cafe | New York City | Szechuan | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4482024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4182023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended | |
| BSTRO 38 | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse good for a special occasion?
Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse may be considered for a New York City meal. The dress code is business casual.
What are alternatives to Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse?
Other venues to consider include Parker & Quinn, BSTRO 38, Peppercorn Station, China Cafe, and Culture Espresso, depending on the kind of meal you want.
