Strip House, Downtown
89 people recommend, 10 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 52 threads.
What people say, in short
Strip House receives recommendations across its New York outlets, with East 12th Street repeatedly singled out. Diners praise ribeye and well-seasoned crusts; several specifically recommend the speakeasy room. Others report overcooking or disappointing meals, and a long-time visitor feels quality has declined. Downtown has strong advocates, while diners comparing it with Midtown do not always like the two equally.
Address
Strip House Steakhouse, 13 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Ribeye
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Strip House, Downtown, 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.
- Recommendsu/Goodlake in r/AskNYC · Sep 2026
Says they usually go to Strip House near Union Square when in the mood.
- Recommendsu/sdotmills in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2024
Lists Strip House among top notch steakhouses.
- Recommendsu/TwoAmoebasHugging in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Suggests Strip House speakeasy for the group steakhouse dinner.
- Recommendsu/rojapa in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023taste
Had an excellent ribeye on a visit and also rates the cocktails highly.
- Recommendsu/imVengy in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Counts it among the city's best steakhouses, noting it was family-owned before a corporate purchase.
- Recommendsu/HippoInformal3291 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024taste
Calls it special with excellent ambiance and memorable pepper-encrusted steaks.
- Recommendsu/randomuser051 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026
Lists Strip House among nearby solid steakhouses.
- Recommendsu/jispuns79 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024
Lists the Striphouse as an old-school steakhouse option.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/boroughthoughts in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2026value
Restaurant Week menu with smaller ribeye, fries and signature chocolate cake worth considering.
- Recommendsu/Gozerman in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025ambience
Suggests it for an anniversary, better vibe than Keens and possibly walking distance.
- Recommendsu/TheBeatboxingBaker in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025taste
Lists Strip House on 12th among the best steaks.
- Recommendsu/Quick-Address-3976 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Recommends Strip House in Greenwich Village.
- Recommendsu/Old_Effort6506 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Prefers it outright after being let down by another steakhouse recently.
- Recommendsu/whatfingwhat in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026
Playfully tells others not to go, wanting to keep this hidden gem to themselves, implying it's excellent.
- Recommendsu/Garconavecunreve in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2025
Includes Strip House on a list of recommended steakhouses.
- Recommendsu/penis_berry_crunch in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024
Names Striphouse as a steak recommendation.
- Recommendsu/ungawa in r/AskNYC · Sep 2026ambience
Calls the East 12th Street Strip House good quality with lovely ambiance.
- Recommendsu/Maleficent_Writer429 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026ambience
Lists Strip House among closest lively steakhouses near Rockefeller
- Recommendsu/Uncledannyschee in r/AskNYC · Sep 2026taste
Agrees the food there is tasty as well.
- Recommendsu/Specialist-Let-2659 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026taste
Has their favorite steak in the city; suggests booking the speakeasy.
- Recommendsu/NoTreat420 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025
Calls Strip House's speakeasy highly underrated.
- Recommendsu/jjr4884 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025taste
Recommends Strip House for heavily seasoned, crusted steak and its truffle creamed spinach.
- Recommendsu/phreedumb21nyc21 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023consistency
Calls it reliably solid, alongside a mention of another steakhouse's bone-in rib chop.
- Recommendsu/rocky10001 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024
Calls Strip House on 12th unparalleled.
- Recommendsu/shesabrooklynbaby in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024ambience
Praises the date-night atmosphere and service, calling it a favorite and saying either location works.
- Recommendsu/MajorWhereas4842 in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024
Recommends Strip House as an answer to the steakhouse question.
- Caveatu/RealityBright8190 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026consistency
Long-time regular says quality declined after ownership changes and never recovered.
- Caveatu/legally_blondy in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2024taste
Describes an awful meal: overcooked steak, cold sides, worst meal in New York.
- Caveatu/herseyhawkins33 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024taste
Warns against Strip House, learned the hard way.
- Mixedu/NinersInBklyn in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2026taste
Responds to Strip House praise with 'it's fine', implying it's only okay.
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