Carne Mare, Pier 17
32 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 20 threads.
What people say, in short
Carne Mare's Gorgonzola-aged steak is a recurring reason diners recommend the Seaport restaurant, with several naming it among their favorites. Other praise concerns the atmosphere and overall meal. One diner reports two disappointing food experiences, another found the service poor despite acceptable food, and another felt no strong urge to return. Strong enthusiasm for a distinctive steak coexists with ordinary dissent.
Address
Carne Mare, 89 S St Viaduct, New York, NY 10038
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Gorgonzola aged steak
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/disruptor32 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024consistency
Has visited many times and says it never disappoints.
- Recommendsu/Rush12345678 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026value
Says Carne Mare has a good prime rib at a more affordable price.
- Recommendsu/NOT-GR8-BOB in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024taste
Considers its steaks good, though not a true steakhouse in the classic sense.
- Recommendsu/antranigm81 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024
Goes there for special occasions and calls it really good.
- Recommendsu/prunedoggy in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024variety
Recommends it for a unique dish among Financial District options.
- Recommendsu/Scarsdale_Vibe in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024taste
Recommends Carne Mare's Gorgonzola cured wagyu.
- Recommendsu/smithstreeter in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Calls Carne Mare and Bowery Meat Company both excellent.
- Recommendsu/wmjoh1 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025
Says it has great bar seating.
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- Recommendsu/Robusto923 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Great vibes and delicious food; praises the chocolate cake too.
- Recommendsu/djlamar7 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025
Names this Italian steakhouse by the Seaport, has been and says it's very good.
- Recommendsu/Illustrious_Ad_395 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Picks Bowery Meat Company or Carne Mare as clearly ahead of the rest.
- Recommendsu/funderwood7 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024taste
Says the strip there beat the ribeye, a rare outcome for them.
- Mixedu/RddtAcct707 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Found it fine but not compelling enough to return.
- Recommendsu/yellowwindowlight in r/FoodNYC · May 2024taste
Recommends Carne Mare; sides and cocktails also amazing.
- Recommendsu/cbam0912 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024taste
Suggests ordering the Gorgonzola cured wagyu there.
- Recommendsu/macnikal in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024
Says Carne Mare is excellent.
- Mixedu/Federal-Log176 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2026taste
Reports two notably bad meals there despite a beautiful interior.
- Recommendsu/donotwantaname in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026taste
Reports enthusiastic praise for the Gorgonzola-aged steak at the Seaport restaurant.
- Recommendsu/GerdGuy88 in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2025
Recommends Carne Mare for the requested steak style.
- Recommendsu/realhawker77 in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2025taste
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/bayridgeguy09 in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2025taste
Says Carne Mare was excellent, having gone twice.
- Recommendsu/Garconavecunreve in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Would choose Carne Mare over Beef Bar.
- Recommendsu/optimusgrime23 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024taste
Highly recommends Carne Mare; their gorgonzola dry-aged steak is their favorite anywhere.
- Recommendsu/Stumpyducky in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024
Calls Carne Mare an incredible spot and favorite newer steakhouse.
- Recommendsu/apply75 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025taste
Liked the gorgonzola steak downtown
- Caveatu/netllama in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2025service
Says the service is among the worst and lazy, food fine but not worth going.
- Recommendsu/Demonkey44 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024
Their sister and family enjoyed the Seaport location.
- Recommendsu/MalcolmButlersTruck in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024ambience
Probably the romantic vibe being looked for.
- Recommendsu/Milkyzoobablortion in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024
Found it good rather than great, but ranks it among the city's best steakhouse experiences.
- Caveatu/brimmaudo in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Says the place was bad when they went.
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