Herewith is Fukhed's definitive NYC Steakhouse Guide:

* - weak
**- average
*** - fine quality, recommended
**** - Luger's

Benjamin's - another in a long line of Luger's off-shoots they're currently serving very high quality Porterhouse in Manhattan. Tasty creamed spinach & well=done hash brown potato all Luger's quality. Located on E41st (park/mad). (*** + 1/2)

Blair-Perrone on 2nd ave and about 47th-48th  - closed due to rumors of a large scale drug operation, but in its day,  served a fine porterhouse and excellent bacon. Was a Luger's offshoot (***)

Morton's - do not go to this chain garbage while in NY - go next time you're in a mall in Minnesota. (*) (Tho the location near wacker in Chicago was just fine……)

BLT Steak on E57th - one of the best steaks (Strip) i've had. fine atmosphere and very good tuna tartare. great hen of the woods mushrooms and potato sides are quality. If there is a pork chop on the menu, it is highly recommended. (*** + 1/2)

BLT Prime on E22nd was a disappointment, but perhaps it was just that i went on a busy saturday nite. (**)

Ben & Jacks on E44th - another luger off-shoot - good porterhouse - fatty bacon. interesting room. (**)

Capital Grille E42nd - against my grain to give a chain a good ranking, but this place delivers a quality steak (try the kona rub strip), fresh fish, and across the board goodness. the steak sandy at lunch is a good gouging and the “pan fried” calamari w hot peppers is a bitch. Best service in NYC for those that give a spit. (**1/2)

Wolfgangs Park Ave - this german does it right. Luger's quality porterhouse and sides + gustivino tile ceiling, a nice touch. Lines are long at dinner. Strong player. Have not tried downtown yet. (***)

Smith & Wollensky - since this is the original, i'll give them a pass on their ongoing expansion. still a fine NY steakhouse with a grand wine list. Ribeye is the best cut - served cajun style. The grill is perhaps the better option - but no cheaper.  If you do go grill, pay respects to Patrick.  Check out the burger during lunch, a winner. (***)

Gallagher's W52nd - if only the steak was as good as the vibe, decor, and general being of this NY institution. But why quibble - still a great time and a quality, if not stellar strip. I implore you to get the hamburger - perhaps the best in the city. (**1/2)

Strip House- Excellent. High marks from top to bottom. Steak (porterhouse or Strip), fish, salads, drinks, decor, goose fat potato, etc. A consistent player that has not lost the eye of the tiger. (***1/2)

Michael Jordans Grand Central - this is not a sports bar, but a highly competent steak house owned by the same folks that own Strip House. Damn fine strip steak and sides - quality across the board in the most beautiful building in NYC. (***)

Pietros E43rd - a bit down on its heels and showing its age. apparently the next generation has not taken over. its a shame because this is old skool NYC. I have given up on the steak and now order Italian here. (*1/2 for the Steak - ** for the Italian).

Ruth's Chris – marching across the USA on the premise of steak drowned in butter. if this chain is still in NYC - avoid it. (1/2 star)

Del Frisco's - OK, so this Texas transplant can serve up quality, but for some reason, i always feel like i'm being hustled here. Super pricey and just too Texas for my liking. (** + 1/2)

Dylan Prime Tribeca - one of the best all-around steakhouses in the city - top notch food across the board - above average steak (***)

Palm West 50th and both E. Side Palms - good for a business lunch if you’re directly in the neighborhood, do not go out of your way.  Be bold and bypass the steak – the chicken parm is the play. (**)

Bobby Van's Park Ave 46th location - at one point, i believed that this was the best steakhouse on the island - but over time, i've taken a more pessimistic view. They keep expanding - last count there were at least 3 of these in NYC, also - they are priced even beyond the most expensive of all steak houses - they've pushed the envelope on price -and i for one say NO.  Overall quality and consistency remains high. (***)

Craftsteak behind the Chelsea Market -  grass fed, corn fed, waygu several ways, etc none of that grand gritty taste that the best properly charred prime steak delivers.  (*1/2)
I decided not to review Sparks as i have not eaten there in 3 odd years. Last i was there, my sense was that they increased the size of the room so much that quality suffered. I will make it my business to get back over there for a re-evaluation.

Keens ‘ole NY.  I strongly recommend their roast beef hash and apple pandowdy in the pub. The Steak is good for sure, but i would caution against getting too attached. I'll give them (**) stars for the food and another * for the pipes on the ceiling and the pandowdy.

Old Homestead - a young fukhed was burned with a subpar meal here 15 or so years ago and he never forgot it.  Went back recently and still didn’t get it.  Their longevity is clearly a plus and they deserve another crack - i'll give 'em one soon, tho not in the AC (Borgata) location.... (**)

Frankie & Johnnie’s -how can 2 restaurants located a mere mile from one another offer such a different experience? The broadway location is an all-time classic that i do not frequent enough. Fine steak in perhaps the best steakhouse atmosphere in the city - upstairs, cramped, smokey (steak not cigs) - man i need to get back here in a hurry. On the other side of the ledger is their W37th st location - a dismal room both upstairs and down with food to match. Simply a losing affair that i'll tell you to avoid at all costs.
W45th/Broadway - (***)
W37th st - (*)
Rye & Hoboken - no opinion

Prime House on lower park ave – ok, just ok really.  Feels like it was created by a big company because it was created by a big company.  Nothing compels me to return. (*1/2)

keep eatin the red meat y'all.

-F'hed