Old Homestead Steakhouse, Meatpacking District
31 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 27 threads.
What people say, in short
Old Homestead draws recommendations as a classic steakhouse with less emphasis on novelty. Diners praise the steak or describe it as reliable, but others call it merely adequate, expensive or disappointing. One visitor disliked the room's noise, and another reports a later meal that fell below an earlier experience. It has a long-standing following without universal agreement that the food is exceptional.
Address
Old Homestead Steakhouse, 56 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Prime rib
- 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.
- Mixedu/bloorp23 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024
Reliable with solid menu and good bar, but not best steak and not cheap.
- Recommendsu/FrankiePoops in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026
Also names Old Homestead as a recommendation for steak in reply to the question.
- Mixedu/digrappa in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024taste
Okay with a vibe but won't rave about the steak.
- Recommendsu/nycago in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2026wait time
Says the Old Homestead always has tables available, offered in a discussion about dress codes.
- Recommendsu/warriorwoman534 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Recommends Old Homestead as a classic steakhouse near the East Village.
- Caveatu/TwoAmoebasHugging in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024service
Warned others off after a bad experience.
- Mixedu/helcat in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024ambience
Found the steak fine but expensive, and disliked a loud room full of boisterous men.
- Recommendsu/Rob-Loring in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Replies to the steak question by suggesting Old Homestead instead.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Front_Spare_2131 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025
Simply says Old Homestead Steakhouse is good.
- Recommendsu/Dunesgirl in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024
Thinks Old Homestead would be perfect for the occasion.
- Caveatu/RealityBright8190 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Says Old Homestead was always mediocre in their view.
- Recommendsu/wmjoh1 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025
Says it has great bar seating.
- Recommendsu/jtmarlinintern in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024
Solid steakhouse with good meat and few frills; parents won't be disappointed.
- Recommendsu/NYEDMD in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024
Calls it an excellent option.
- Caveatu/acslaterjeans in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024
Calls Old Homestead completely unremarkable.
- Recommendsu/squith in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024
Calls it a classic NYC steakhouse with great food in a trendy area.
- Recommendsu/andthrewaway1 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023
Prefers Old Homestead over Strip House.
- Recommendsu/yeltsinfugui in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023
Adds Old Homestead to the list of recommendations.
- Caveatu/Suzfindsnyapts in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Was disappointed there, though it's been a long time
- Recommendsu/Flat_Body9569 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025
Says Old Homestead is the way to go.
- Recommendsu/LeadingGuide693 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2025value
A recent visitor enjoyed a porterhouse meal for two and considered the complete dinner good value.
- Caveatu/udonforlunch in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024taste
Recalls having one terrible meal there.
- Recommendsu/a_documentary in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Recommends Old Homestead as a classic NY steakhouse.
- Recommendsu/Queenfan1959 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Calls Old Homestead their favorite when asked for steakhouse recommendations.
- Recommendsu/captainralphie in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025
Names it as an answer to the steakhouse question.
- Caveatu/BaetrixReloaded in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Replying about Old Homestead, says the place blows.
- Recommendsu/Dmurtha in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2025taste
Picks Old Homestead for best steak.
- Recommendsu/Key_Satisfaction_483 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2024
Notes no one mentioned Old Homestead, implying it as a pick.
- Recommendsu/friendlyNYCguy in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023taste
Recommends Old Homestead, calling the prime rib best in the city.
- Recommendsu/T_Peg in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023taste
Enjoys Old Homestead in Chelsea and vouches for general quality and starters.
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