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Knickerbocker Bar and Grill, New York, NY

Knickerbocker Bar and Grill

4.8
4.8
2399 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
We are Open for the Holidays, 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, 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

Desserts

  • Chocolate Soufflé for Two$19.50

    made to order, please allow 20 min.

    • Cast Iron Chocolate Chip Cookie for Two$17.50

      served hot, topped with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream (made to order so please allow 15 to 20 minutes)

      • Knickerbocker Cheesecake$12.00

        topped with fruit compote

        • Individual Tcho Chocolate Cake$12.00

          raspberry sauce and whipped cream

          • Santa Fe Snowball$13.00

            vanilla ice cream, Kahlua, vodka, nutmeg

            • Churros$12.00

              cinnamon doughnut sticks, served with dulce de leche and chocolate sauce

              • Vanilla Creme Brulee$12.00

                fresh seasonal berries

                • Fresh Baked Pie of the Day$12.00

                  • Brooklyn Blackout Cake$19.50

                    for the table Tcho chocolate, whipped cream, chocolate sauce

                    • Homemade Ice Creams & Sorbets$11.00

                      • From The Piano

                        Pierre Ferrand X.O. Grande Champ, Chateau de Laubade VSOP Armagnac, Patron XO Cafe, Grappa Selections, Blandy's Madeira 10yr Malmsey, Busnell Grande Solage Calvados

                        • Ports

                          Grahams Six Grapes, Taylor Fladgate 10 yr, tawny, Taylor Fladgate 20 year old, tawny

                          Last updated: December 29, 2024

                          What 2,399 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."

                          2,399 Reviews

                          1. Christopher

                            New York City

                            2 reviews

                            5.0

                            2 reviews

                            Dined 1 day ago

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            It's a wonderful place with excellent food and a lovely atmosphere. This was our first visit and we'll be back. It's a little pricey for us, but we can save it for special occasions.

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                          2. Daniella

                            New York City

                            2 reviews

                            5.0

                            2 reviews

                            Dined 2 days ago

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            Knickerbocker is always a completely reliable, pleasant experience. Excellent food, great service, every effort is made to accommodate.

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                          3. Greg

                            New York City

                            1 review

                            5.0

                            1 review

                            Dined 2 days ago

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            Everything was really good. Service was particularly so!

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                          4. Gail

                            VIP

                            New York City

                            77 reviews

                            5.0

                            77 reviews

                            Dined 5 days ago

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            Christmas dinner at Knickerbocker was wonderful. Delicious food, great service, and a very comfortable and festive atmosphere. This is our favorite neighborhood restaurant and we highly recommend it!

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                          5. Neil

                            New York City

                            1 review

                            5.0

                            1 review

                            Dined 5 days ago

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            Jonathan was a very attentive and entertaining server!

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                          6. Julia

                            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
                            As always the Knickerbocker delivers excellent food in a neighborhood setting !!! Love this place and look forward to coming back time and time again!

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                          7. Kaylea

                            Las Vegas

                            14 reviews

                            3.0

                            14 reviews

                            Dined 6 days ago

                            1. Overall 3
                            2. Food 3
                            3. Service 4
                            4. Ambience 3
                            This was not worth the hype or the money. Yes the steak was good and so was the soufflé but that was pretty much it. To other reviews, the lobster bisque was in fact very bland and underwhelming. We only got three pieces of shrimp (other reviews said four) and it was basically tomato soup. There were no pieces/chunks of lobster. I read a response from the company that they use “lobster shells” but for the price of it… that’s just not enough. Cafe Zupas has a better lobster bisque for significantly less money. The corn bread in the bread basket was good too. We asked for (and were upcharged $4.95) for truffle mashed potatoes and were originally served regular mashed potatoes and when we asked the waiter about it, he took our cup of mashed potatoes back to the kitchen and brought it back with truffle just mixed in to what we had already been served. For that price, to not get fresh ones is kind of bull to me. The steak was very good and served well. The creamed spinach was disgusting but the coupe behind us liked it so maybe just an us issue. The chocolate soufflé for two was divine though. Would only really recommend that. So eat dinner elsewhere then go there for soufflé.
                            Knickerbocker Bar and GrillResponded 2 days ago
                            So sorry to hear that we did not live up to our reputation. We have always garnished our Lobster Bisque with 3 Jumbo (16-20) shrimp, never had chunks of lobster, but I will speak to the Chef about the taste. Did not receive any other negative comments. The truffle mashed Potatoes do have an up charge, and should have truffle oil, and chopped truffle breakings. It should have been re plated, but it is our classic fresh made mashed potatoes, then the truffle whipped in. Our creamed spinach is very popular, made with chopped spinach, heavy cream, butter, and our extra touch. Sorry not to your liking. I do hope you give us another try. Happy Holidays Ron D.

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                          8. Richard

                            New York City

                            8 reviews

                            5.0

                            8 reviews

                            Dined 6 days 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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                          9. Jeff

                            New York City

                            108 reviews

                            5.0

                            108 reviews

                            Dined 7 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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                          10. Theresa

                            VIP

                            New York City

                            5 reviews

                            5.0

                            5 reviews

                            Dined 7 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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                          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 2399 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 PM
                          Booked 22 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
                          • Neighborhood
                            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, 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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