Yakar Steakhouse
Midwood, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Yakar Steakhouse is worth considering for an easy Midwood dinner when the group wants a steakhouse-style meal without chasing a hard reservation. It is less useful for diners comparing awards, chef-led menus, or documented signature dishes, so book for convenience and format rather than destination status.
About Yakar Steakhouse
Is Yakar Steakhouse worth planning for right now? Yakar Steakhouse is a New York City dinner option with evening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, and it is closed Friday and Saturday. Use it when those open nights fit your schedule, and check current menu or service details directly before making plans.
Details such as a bar program, tasting format, chef attribution, named house specialties, prices, takeout, delivery, and dietary accommodations are best handled as pre-arrival questions for the restaurant.
Book for a New York City dinner, not for weekend service
The strongest case for Yakar Steakhouse is practical: it has listed dinner hours from 5–10:30 PM on Sunday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday closed. That makes it relevant for an early-week or Sunday evening plan, but not for a Friday or Saturday dinner.
If awards, ratings, signature dishes, seating details, or chef-led claims are important to your decision, compare Yakar Steakhouse with other New York City dining options where those details are clearly established.
The practical read for 2026
Current hours are Mon: 5–10:30 PM; Tue: 5–10:30 PM; Wed: 5–10:30 PM; Thu: 5–10:30 PM; Fri: Closed; Sat: Closed; Sun: 5–10:30 PM. The planning takeaway is direct: build the meal around Sunday through Thursday dinner service and do not treat it as a weekend fallback.
The dress code is business casual. For broader planning, use Our full New York City restaurants guide, then check any current operational details directly with the venue before you go.
Quick reference: Plan around Sunday-through-Thursday dinner hours, note that Friday and Saturday are closed, and dress business casual.
Planning details
- Location
- 1385 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- yakarsteakhouse.com
- Phone
- +18555222527
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Yakar Steakhouse reads as a neighborhood anchor that leans into Brooklyn’s tradition of occasion dining. The room favors generous, table-centered service over showy presentation, and it cultivates a warm, community-minded energy rather than Manhattan polish. Guests come for the ritual of the main course—the grill-focused cuts that define a classic American steakhouse—and the overall tone is celebratory and welcoming. It feels like a place built for real gatherings: family milestones, group dinners and local rituals where the meal itself is the event.
Best For
This is primarily a dinner destination for celebrations and group gatherings. The steakhouse format scales well for multi-generational tables and larger parties, making Yakar a natural choice for birthdays, family meals and business dinners that call for a shareable, centerpiece-driven menu. It’s positioned as an accessible, neighborhood alternative to pricier Manhattan rooms: elevated enough for special occasions but pragmatic about reservations and price, so groups can arrive expecting substantial portions and a service approach built for communal dining.
Ordering Tips
Treat the beef as the focal point: choose one of the signature cuts—Grilled Ribeye or Filet Mignon—as your main course and consider the Dry Aged Beef Sliders as a starter to sample the house’s approach to aging and char. Because the restaurant emphasizes table-centered meals, plan to order cuts to share so everyone can try different preparations. Ask your server about recommended doneness and portion sizes for groups to ensure the steak arrives as intended.
Venue details
Ambiance
Classy vibe with a comfortable and refined steakhouse atmosphere featuring attentive service.
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Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Grilled Ribeye
- Filet Mignon
- Dry Aged Beef Sliders
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1385 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Planning details
Location
1385 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the group wants a more defined Brooklyn food destination, choose Di Fara Pizza for Italian pizza or Laghman Express for Uyghur cooking. If the issue is cuisine rather than availability, Sushi Tokyo is the cleaner pivot for a Japanese meal.
Restaurant context
How it compares in New York City
Yakar Steakhouse is the easiest choice here if the brief is a seated steakhouse-style dinner in Brooklyn and the group wants low booking friction. Di Fara Pizza is the better call for a casual Italian pizza outing with stronger category identity, but it is not a substitute for a full steakhouse dinner.
For a more cuisine-specific Brooklyn meal, Village Café gives Azerbaijani focus and Laghman Express gives Uyghur focus. Choose either when the group wants a clearer regional lens; choose Yakar Steakhouse when the table wants steakhouse familiarity and a simpler reservation.
Sushi Tokyo is the better cross-shop for diners leaning Japanese, while Michael's makes more sense when the priority is a broader New York dining-room feel. Yakar Steakhouse wins on practical ease, not on public accolades or a documented chef-driven narrative.
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Compare Yakar Steakhouse
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakar Steakhouse | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Di Fara Pizza | New York City | Italian Pizza | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #952025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #1142024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #902023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in RecommendedPearl Recommended Restaurants |
| Village Café | New York City | Azerbaijani | 2025 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City |
| Laghman Express | New York City | Uyghur | 2026 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City · #652025 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City |
| Sushi Tokyo | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Michael's | New York City | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Yakar Steakhouse?
Plan around dinner service, and contact Yakar Steakhouse directly if bar seating matters to your visit.
How far ahead should I plan for Yakar Steakhouse?
Yakar Steakhouse is open Sunday through Thursday from 5–10:30 PM and closed Friday and Saturday. Plan around those open nights, and check availability directly with the venue.
What should I wear to Yakar Steakhouse?
The dress code is business casual. Choose polished, comfortable clothing that fits that standard.
Is lunch or dinner better at Yakar Steakhouse?
Dinner is the option to plan around. The listed hours are 5–10:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, with Friday and Saturday closed.
What should I order at Yakar Steakhouse?
Review the current menu when planning or once you arrive, and ask the restaurant directly about any preferences or dietary needs.
