Knickerbocker
8 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Knickerbocker draws repeated steak recommendations as an old-fashioned option. One diner reports consistently good steaks and another describes sharing a T-bone. A visitor describes the room as cozy and not too loud, while a different diner recalls evening piano. Several supporters recommend it as a neighborhood steakhouse rather than only praising a single dish.
Address
Knickerbocker Bar & Grill, 33 University Pl, New York, NY 10003
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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/Objective-Shirt-1875 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Calls Knickerbocker very solid, agreeing with parent.
- Recommendsu/Salty-Esq in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Suggests Knickerbocker Bar & Grill as an option.
- Recommendsu/captainralphie in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025
Names it as an answer to the steakhouse question.
- Recommendsu/lesstalkinmorewalkin in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025ambience
Favorite neighborhood spot, great for dining solo.
- Recommendsu/csdtraitor in r/AskNYC · Jan 2026service
Regularly chooses it for steak and describes a traditional, cozy room that is not too noisy.
- Recommendsu/AZblazer in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2025value
Recommends it near Washington Square Park for good value, including a dry-aged option, plus evening piano.
- Recommendsu/Klutzy-Heart-8508 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025value
Never had a bad steak there; better than Luger's and about half the price.
- Recommendsu/glee212 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024portion
Shared a T-bone for one with a friend, noting it comes with potato and creamed spinach.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.