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Benjamin Steakhouse Prime

4.3 (598 reviews)
Ultra High-EndSeafood, Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars
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Scottish Grilled Salmon
Rakema V.

Benjamin Steakhouse Prime owes me nothing. I had such an awesome phenomenal experience. From you enter into Benjamin Steakhouse Prime you are greeted by guests. Beautiful atmosphere very elegant and enjoyable. We were in a private room. Everyone had such a positive uplifting energy. Thank you again for having us.

Chocolate Mousse Cake
Huiwen C.

Benjamin Prime is a great option for restaurant week - you get an appetizer, entree, side and dessert for $60! We came as a group of 4 so we were able to try out many options. For the appetizers, the grilled calamari and burrata are great options! The grilled calamari is smoky and cooked perfectly. The burrata is creamy and goes well with the free bread at the table. For the entrees, we all got the New York sirloin medium rare and it was delicious! Their sauce was so addicting and paired perfectly with the steak. For sides, the Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes were the best! I wasn't too fond of the spinach as it was too pureed for me. For desserts, the chocolate mousse cake was rich and decadent. Service is exceptional for the steak as the steak is cut already and they place it sizzling on your plate.

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Barney C.

The food at Benjamin's Prime was just as good as around the corner at Benjamin's. My girlfriend enjoyed the ambiance more at Prime. Both steakhouses offer impeccable service. The cocktails are strong and flavorful. The quality of the meat is incredible - but the show stopper is clearly the creamless creamed spinach. This is my favorite side at any steakhouse that I have ever been to. I've had a few different cuts of meat and they have all been cooked to my preferred temperature. The menu at Prime is also a little bit more foregiving than a traditional steakhouse if you have picky eaters in your party. None of this will come cheap of course but highly encourage if you are in the neighborhood for a steak to put this in your rotation. You may find it towards the top of your list (it's on mine!).

Susan N.

Delicious steakhouse walking distance to Summit one Vanderbilt. Celebrated a birthday here and was perfect for the occasion. Great service, food was great, good overall experience.

Lobster Bisque
Matthew N.

An amazing steak experience from top to bottom! We came here for restaurant week and it was an epic deal. We would come back for a business lunch or a special dinner. The porterhouse steak was tender and flavorful, and worth the price. I have had steak at over a dozen NY restaurants and this steak was among the top 3. The other dishes were equally delicious, including the lobster bisque. The dessert menu is also a winner, especially their pecan pie a La mode. Must get! Besides the elevated steak, the service was top notch. The host was gracious and even gave us a free dessert! The waiters were attentive and filled our water without being asked, which is always much appreciated.

Italian Burrata
Francine L.

Benjamin is by far the most delicious steak option in the Big Apple. This was my first time here, and they also had restaurant week at the same time, so we all decided to go there. I got the filet which was a large size. There were four different sides and since we had four different people we just ordered each one amongst ourselves. The food was delicious and memorable to the point where I want to go back and get a nice piece of meat, yum! Service was done pretty well! Overall I think they want you out of New York. But if you are ever in New York and everywhere is filled just go to the same restaurant.

Esther L.

The ambiance is Iike any other steakhouse which is good, most unique was their tall windows which added to the vibe. First impression was this was one of the emptiest steakhouses I've ever dined at even though it was dinner time on a weekday. Regardless, was excited for porterhouse for two which I always get. Cooked medium, the steak was very soft inside which was a good surprise but the more I had, the more it felt off compared to other steaks. The crispy on the outside also were quite charred and charcoal tasting on some pieces, others were fine though. The truffle mushrooms were amazing in flavor but near the end, it felt more salty than anything else. Overall not the quality I would've expected compared to other steakhouses considering the price. Main thing was also that the service here was also not the most welcoming, from the over staffed onlooking servers, to demanding we keep the cold water glasses even though we clarified we did not want water (leading to overly crowded table), and pressing us to get a drink/appetizer/side as if to judge us for only getting the steak, it wasn't the most welcoming. The kicker came at the end when we wanted more complimentary bread and they said that would result in an extra charge. We were also interested in dessert and when asked for dessert menu, they said they had none and just rambled it to us really quick. When we reached online, we saw online reviews mention free dessert crème brûlée for check in and surprised , we inquired about it. At first, the server was like "yes I already said we have crème brûlée" to which we had to clarify that we know you do, we were wondering if the offer still applied. The server seemed very defensive and bothered by such an inquiry and challenged us to show evidence of such a deal. We really didn't care and simply wanted to clarify. Overall wasn't the best mood for a high end steakhouse. The service was one of the worst; the food was alright but could've been better. Not too impressed, better steakhouse elsewhere!

Alisa J.

Burrata starter was yummy and I liked the black salt. The steak was tender and cooked perfectly but the meat was a bit dry. The cheesecake was yummy but not great. Service was good and I liked the ambiance. But overall I would actually prefer Benjamin steakhouse (not the prime location) because besides the vegetables the food was better over there.

Hyun K.

I went here last Christmas, and it was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. Even though I had a reservation, I still had to wait two hours to be seated. On top of that, our server was very unfriendly. I definitely wouldn't come back.

Grilled Calamari
Mayra L.

Came here for lunch on Friday during NYC Restaurant Week. The place was exactly what we were looking for... Elegant and romantic atmosphere! The place was less busy. The service and food were amazing! The food was fresh and came out fast. We had grilled calamari and Italian Burrata as appetizers, Scottish salmon and Bell & Evan's Organic Roasted Half Chicken for our main courses, and sorbets for dessert. Their menu has many options to offer, including gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free options. We would come back again and highly recommend you check out this place if you are in Murray Hill.

Alicia L.

Honestly, pretty delish. Pricey obviously, but food was the quality is there. Service seemed to be top notch as well. The vibes are similar to any other steakhouse in that the lighting is moody and dark in the evening. This restaurant came highly recommended from a worker at the hotel I was staying at not too far from Times Square.

Filet Mignon*
Chris J.

Went here last weekend and had a fantastic meal. The restaurant was extremely busy because of the holidays, but the wait with a reservation wasn't too bad. The filet was delicious as was the mashed potatoes and lobster Mac and cheese. Definitely an expensive restaurant, but that's NYC for ya.

Tim P.

This is my second worst experience at a high-end steakhouse. The first being Uncle Jack's. The service was okay. It wasn't that busy either. The servers weren't really attentive. Everything was overcooked and charred. We requested the porterhouse to be medium. It was so charred, but there were also medium rare pieces. Staff didn't even basting the meat when they served it. I'm not sure if it was an off day for the chef and the rest of the team. The space and location is beautiful but I do not plan on returning ever again.

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Burnt crust. Tough and chewy texture. One of the worst steaks I have ever eaten and it's super expensive.

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Bar/counter available for solo dining?

Yes. They are happy to serve you dinner at the bar or at the nearby bar area tables.

Is smoking allowed?

Smoking is not allowed on the premises.

What time does the lunch menu end or can you order off the lunch menu during dinner?

Our lunch menu ends at 2:45pm. Our dinner menu is available all day.

Is there any dress code? Can I were hoddie and jeans?

There is no dress code and we saw people wearing jeans but just be aware most people will be in business clothes and even some sports jackets

I know there's a $$ difference but can somebody tell me the difference between Benjamin Prime and Benjamin Steakhouse on 41st Street?

Not really. Same wonderful owners. Benjamin Steakhouse is the original "hideaway" so to speak, while Benjamin Prime was created to address a more open, more private room location which Benjamin Steakhouse doesn't have. Not sure there is any of a… 

Price of lunch prix fixe?

An average meal is $100

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