Hawksmoor, Flatiron
77 people recommend, 18 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 52 threads.
What people say, in short
Hawksmoor has many supporters who rank it among their favorite New York steak restaurants, with the dining room part of the attraction. The steak itself remains divisive: diners describe average or underwhelming meals alongside enthusiastic recommendations, and some enjoy the rest of the meal more than the meat. It offers an alternative to a traditional American steakhouse without being a unanimous upgrade over older favorites.
Address
Hawksmoor NYC, 109 E 22nd St, New York, NY 10010
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Hawksmoor, Flatiron, as the crow flies.
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.
- Mixedu/wazacraft in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025variety
Says the crowd feels stuffy and the best cuts are meant for sharing, so it suits solo diners less, though the gravy is good.
- Recommendsu/NewRazzmatazz2455 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026
Suggests Sunday roast with sliced steak, choosing pink or brown doneness.
- Recommendsu/jlruss in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2026value
Recommends the weekday lunch rump steak as good value.
- Recommendsu/ChippyRick in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023
Names Hawksmoor as a recommendation.
- Mixedu/Unhappy-Librarian-12 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2026taste
Delicious but thinks it a step below the others.
- Recommendsu/sighnwaves in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024
Names Hawksmoor as a favorite.
- Recommendsu/daludidi in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2024
Recommends Hawksmoor as a non-traditional steak option.
- Recommendsu/skimcpip in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2024
Lists Hawksmoor among steak recommendations.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/shocktop6 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025
Calls Hawksmoor fantastic.
- Recommendsu/Leather-Matter-2992 in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Named Hawksmoor as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/Pretend_Gene6139 in r/FoodNYC · May 2024taste
Eaten at most highly regarded steak spots; Hawksmoor in top 3.
- Recommendsu/beernerd6 in r/AskNYC · Jan 2026
Lists Hawksmoor among steakhouse recommendations.
- Recommendsu/AmericnAquariumDrnkr in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025taste
Went recently and found Hawksmoor way better than Keens.
- Recommendsu/MrCakemeat in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024
Probably best overall steakhouse on the list; cool grand space.
- Recommendsu/uconn23 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2025taste
Suggests trying the Chateaubriand on a return visit.
- Recommendsu/SaleGlum in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025value
Mentions Hawksmoor is doing a lunch special.
- Recommendsu/TheLogicError in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Ranked third among NYC steakhouses they've visited
- Caveatu/3318walnut in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2026taste
Calls the steak among the worst they have eaten, though rates the restaurant highly for everything besides steak.
- Recommendsu/Ale_Pacino in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024
Lists Hawksmoor among steak-heavy spots that come to mind.
- Recommendsu/noosa7 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Lists Hawksmoor among recommendations.
- Mixedu/Stunning-Note in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2024taste
Liked sides better than steak; family loved their steaks.
- Recommendsu/sworninmiles in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024
Really enjoyed Hawksmoor when they went.
- Recommendsu/ChefBoyD in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024consistency
The only place that has been solid for their steak.
- Recommendsu/Swayze2641 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024
Simply recommends Hawksmoor.
- Mixedu/dhb113 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023taste
Liked sides and atmosphere but found the steak average.
- Recommendsu/nikobird in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024variety
Says the full menu plus bar items are available at the bar and at tables around it.
- Caveatu/summergal4285 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025taste
Did not like Hawksmoor's steak.
- Caveatu/sixstringninja in r/FoodNYC · May 2024taste
Went twice; cocktails and ambience great but steak meh, doesn't get the hype.
- Caveatu/manicakes1 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024consistency
Expensive ribeye came rare instead of medium rare, though everything else was great.
- Caveatu/rightanglerecording in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024
Was very underwhelmed by Hawksmoor, acknowledging that is not the usual opinion.
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