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Knickerbocker Bar and Grill, New York, NY

Knickerbocker Bar and Grill

4.8
4.8
2391 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 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.

Menu

Many items can be made gluten free, upon request. Serving Dinner Menu Tuesday- Sunday Only. 5:00 - 11:00 PM

Featured Items

  • Chocolate Soufflé for TwoUS$19.50

    made to order so allow 20 min

    • Knickerbocker's Famous T-Bone Steaks

      with fried or mashed potatoes & our Special creamed spinach

      • For OneUS$51.00
      • For TwoUS$50.00
      • For ThreeUS$49.00
      • For FourUS$48.00

    Starters

    • 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

                                                            $3

                                                            • 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

                                                                          Last updated: February 24, 2022

                                                                          What 2,391 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."

                                                                          2,391 Reviews

                                                                          1. Richard

                                                                            New York City

                                                                            8 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            8 reviews

                                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                                            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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                                                                          2. Jeff

                                                                            VIP

                                                                            New York City

                                                                            108 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            108 reviews

                                                                            Dined 2 days 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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                                                                          3. Theresa

                                                                            VIP

                                                                            New York City

                                                                            5 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            5 reviews

                                                                            Dined 2 days 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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                                                                          4. Anissa

                                                                            Chicago

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            Dined 3 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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                                                                          5. Daniel

                                                                            Chicago

                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                            Dined 3 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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                                                                          6. Meagan

                                                                            Philadelphia

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            Dined 3 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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                                                                          7. Christophe

                                                                            VIP

                                                                            Charleston

                                                                            7 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            7 reviews

                                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                            wonderful neighborhood restaurant with great food and terrific service with music nightly

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                                                                          8. Rick

                                                                            New York City

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            1 review

                                                                            Dined 7 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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                                                                          9. eric

                                                                            VIP

                                                                            San Francisco

                                                                            27 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            27 reviews

                                                                            Dined 7 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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                                                                          10. Jon

                                                                            New York City

                                                                            9 reviews

                                                                            5.0

                                                                            9 reviews

                                                                            Dined on December 17, 2024

                                                                            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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                                                                          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 2391 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                          Make a reservation

                                                                          2 people
                                                                          7:00 p.m.
                                                                          Booked 11 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.
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