Knickerbocker Bar and Grill

Name: Knickerbocker Bar and Grill
Address: 33 University Place, New York, NY, United States, 10003
Telephone: (212) 228-8490
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2390 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

We are Open for Thanksgiving, see site for special menu and hours, but at this time please call for reservation availability.
"The place where New Yorkers eat"
Knickerbocker is known for its great Jazz and its 28 oz. T- Bone Steaks and is a favorite among many celebrities including F. Murray Abraham, Chris Noth and Alec Baldwin. Racheal Ray listed us in her "NYC Favorites" and has praised our Shrimp Cocktail, Creamed Spinach, and of course our T- Bone Steaks.
The word "Knickerbocker" itself, says "New York". Upon entering, you’ll know you're in the Village. Its wood paneled walls sport rare turn of the century posters and original caricatures by Al Hirschfeld. Large leather booths line the walls and brass rails accent the 100 year old marble bar, where Charles Lindbergh signed his Trans Atlantic contract.
We have survived the times by using the freshest ingredients from local markets, and offering good solid value and quality.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 228-8490
Website
http://www.knickerbockerbarandgrill.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Clara O'Marde
Catering
We can cater a party to fit your needs.
Private party facilities
We would close the restaurant for a Saturday afternoon Party 12-4 PM.Party from 100-125 guests. Buffet or Sit Down option.

Location
33 University Place, New York, NY 10003
Neighbourhood
Greenwich Village
Cross Street
9th Street
Parking details
Parking on the street is usually easy to find. The meters finish at 7:00pm, and the other street parking is available after 6:00pm. There are parking lots on the approach to the restaurant on 9th street or 8th street.
Public transit
The 6 train at Astor place, or the R & N to 8th street are just a block away. Other stations like Union Square & West 4th street are just a short walk away and have most train lines.
Entertainment
Knickerbocker has had "Live Jazz" since the days when the village had "Live Jazz". Harry Connick Jr. got his start here, back in the late 80"s. Names like Junior Mance, Bucky Pizzarelli and Ben Wolf now show up on our schedule.We have live jazz on Friday & Saturday nights, starting at 9:45pm till 2:00am. There is a small $3.50 cover charge at the tables after 10:15 pm, or just stop in at the bar for a drink, with no cover.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Years Eve
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us in Ringing in the New Year. We have two Seating Options, serving ONLY a Special a la Carte Menu. Music will Start at 7:15 PM and play until the New Year. The early Seating has seating times 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, No Music Charge The Late seating times are 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, $35 pp Music Charge Early seating flips into Late seating. Late seating will have Noise makers, Party hats, Poppers. Menu will be listed on our Website by Dec 1.

Popular dishes

French Onion SoupUS$13.75
gratinée of provolone, muenster, herb crouton
Knickerbocker Caviar PieUS$19.50
micro greens, toast points
Lobster BisqueUS$19.75
jumbo shrimp, cognac whipped cream, chives
House-Smoked Atlantic SalmonUS$17.50
potato latke, dill créme fraiche
Jumbo Lump Crab CakeUS$17.95
corn relish, pickled ginger tartar sauce
Classic Gulf Shrimp CocktailUS$17.50
Knick cocktail sauce
Caesar Salad WedgeUS$13.95
anchovies, parmesan, toasted croutons
Field Green SaladUS$12.95
tomatoes, onions, white balsamic vinaigrette
Farro SaladUS$16.50
grilled vegetables, arugula, lemon vinaigrette
Iceberg & BleuUS$16.50
walnuts, bacon, tomatoes, bleu cheese dressing, crispy onions
Frisée SaladUS$16.50
Benton's smoked bacon, roasted garlic, crumbled bleu cheese

Mains

Knickerbocker 9ozUS$24.00
House Blend Burger, cheese or bacon, fries, and field greens
B.B.Q. St Louis RibsUS$31.00
mom's coleslaw, french fries
Grilled Chicken PaillardUS$29.50
fingerling potato, frisée, pearl onions, dijon vin.
Roasted Giannone ChickenUS$32.00
butternut squash, dried cherries, rosemary butter
Braised Boneless Short Ribs of BeefUS$37.00
baby root vegetables
Steak FritesUS$39.00
NY shell steak, field greens, crispy fries, truffle butter
Cast Iron Shrimp Scampi FocaccioUS$29.00
Sautéed Atlantic SalmonUS$35.00
farro, kale, roasted red pepper coulis
Asian Spice Crusted TunaUS$36.00
jasmine rice, baby carrots, miso glaze

House Made Pasta

Gluten Free Pasta available upon request

SpaghettiUS$25.50
plum tomato, basil, parmesan
Fettuccine with Italian Sausage BologneseUS$29.00
arugula, pecorino
Linguini with ShrimpUS$29.50
oven roasted tomato, capers, basil

Steaks & Chops

All served with fried, mashed, baked potato or our Special creamed spinach

12 oz Marinated Skirt SteakUS$39.00
8 oz Petit FiletUS$39.00
16 oz 21 Day Aged Boneless Shell SteakUS$45.00
12 oz Filet MignonUS$47.00
48 oz Black Angus Long Bone Rib EyeUS$120.00

A La Carte Sauces

Chimichurri
Truffle Butter

Sides

$9.50 ($4.95 substitution charge)

Fingerling Potatoes
Rosemary, Garlic Confit
Truffle Mashed Potato
Shaved Truffles
Sautéed Mushrooms
Truffle Oil
Sautéed Spinach
garlic
Truffle Bleu Cheese Fries
add'l $3.95 supp

What 2,390 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Knickerbocker Bar and Grill offers a "wonderful old New York ambiance" with consistently "excellent" food and service. Known for its "outstanding" T-bone steaks and lively jazz performances, it's a favorite for both locals and visitors. The varied menu caters to all tastes, ensuring "always a great meal."

2,390 Reviews

R
Richard
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun dinner at Knickerboacker last night. Great service and noise level is just right! Delicious steak smells came from nearby table, but we are light eaters, so we had the ckicken paillard and one of us had salmon. Both dishes were delicious, warm, and ample. The smoked salmon and potato pancake appetizer was tasty and really prepped the appetite for the main courses. Even the carbonated water had just the right amount of bubbles. We will continure to be regulars at this very comfortable eatery!
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Jeff
VIP
New York City
108 reviews
5.0
108 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always so wonderful, such a lovely neighborhood spot (food, ambience & staff). I love it so much, especially at the holiday times like Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas. All the best for the season and for 2025 . Jeff and Jenine and Clea
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Theresa
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends and I go to the Knickerbocker annually at Christmastime--it is our tradition for several years now. We go there because we know the food, the service and the ambiance will also be consistently excellent. I also love that it's still old-school New York in style and ambiance. Also great job with the soundproofing as you can actually have a conversation without shouting. I highly recommend the Snowball to finish off your meal. A+++++
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Anissa
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic. Knowledge, very attentive, good was delicious. Even our teenagers were happy
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Daniel
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Muy buena atención. Lindo ambiente. La comida muy buena.
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Meagan
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the best time here! So festive and fun, waitress did not rush us even though we had a late seating. We will be back!!!
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Rick
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Merry Christmas! Thank you for a wonderful dinner!
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eric
VIP
San Francisco
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience..I’ve been coming here for 40 years and never disappointed
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Jon
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I regularly dine at this neighborhood institution with my ninety-two-year-old grandfather. The wonderful staff is very accommodating of his needs while catering to a clientele of all generations. The Knick rules!
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Brian
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, as always. Staff/service was great. Love Knickerbocker. A neighborhood institution.
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FAQs

Knickerbocker Bar and Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 228-8490.

Knickerbocker Bar and Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 2390 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Knickerbocker Bar and Grill

33 University Place, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

Cross Street
9th Street
Neighbourhood
Greenwich Village
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking on the street is usually easy to find. The meters finish at 7:00pm, and the other street parking is available after 6:00pm. There are parking lots on the approach to the restaurant on 9th street or 8th street.
Public transit
The 6 train at Astor place, or the R & N to 8th street are just a block away. Other stations like Union Square & West 4th street are just a short walk away and have most train lines.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Clara O'Marde
Entertainment
Knickerbocker has had "Live Jazz" since the days when the village had "Live Jazz". Harry Connick Jr. got his start here, back in the late 80"s. Names like Junior Mance, Bucky Pizzarelli and Ben Wolf now show up on our schedule.We have live jazz on Friday & Saturday nights, starting at 9:45pm till 2:00am. There is a small $3.50 cover charge at the tables after 10:15 pm, or just stop in at the bar for a drink, with no cover.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.knickerbockerbarandgrill.com/
Phone number
(212) 228-8490
Catering
We can cater a party to fit your needs.
Private party facilities
We would close the restaurant for a Saturday afternoon Party 12-4 PM.Party from 100-125 guests. Buffet or Sit Down option.

Knickerbocker Bar and Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

New Years Eve

12 oz Filet Mignon

Steak Frites

Chocolate Soufflé for Two

Featured Items

Chocolate Soufflé for TwoUS$19.50

Knickerbocker's Famous T-Bone Steaks

Starters

French Onion SoupUS$13.75

Knickerbocker Caviar PieUS$19.50

Lobster BisqueUS$19.75

House-Smoked Atlantic SalmonUS$17.50

Jumbo Lump Crab CakeUS$17.95

Classic Gulf Shrimp CocktailUS$17.50

Caesar Salad WedgeUS$13.95

Field Green SaladUS$12.95

Farro SaladUS$16.50

Iceberg & BleuUS$16.50

Frisée SaladUS$16.50

Mains

Knickerbocker 9ozUS$24.00

B.B.Q. St Louis RibsUS$31.00

Grilled Chicken PaillardUS$29.50

Roasted Giannone ChickenUS$32.00

Braised Boneless Short Ribs of BeefUS$37.00

Steak FritesUS$39.00

Cast Iron Shrimp Scampi FocaccioUS$29.00

Sautéed Atlantic SalmonUS$35.00

Asian Spice Crusted TunaUS$36.00

House Made Pasta

SpaghettiUS$25.50

Fettuccine with Italian Sausage BologneseUS$29.00

Linguini with ShrimpUS$29.50

Steaks & Chops

12 oz Marinated Skirt SteakUS$39.00

8 oz Petit FiletUS$39.00

16 oz 21 Day Aged Boneless Shell SteakUS$45.00

12 oz Filet MignonUS$47.00

48 oz Black Angus Long Bone Rib EyeUS$120.00

A La Carte Sauces

Chimichurri

Truffle Butter

Sides

Fingerling Potatoes

Truffle Mashed Potato

Sautéed Mushrooms

Sautéed Spinach

Truffle Bleu Cheese Fries

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Knickerbocker Bar and Grill offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Knickerbocker Bar and Grill restaurant rated?

Is Knickerbocker Bar and Grill currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information