"Old-style NY" dining doesn't get much more authentic than this steakhouse "original" that's been grilling "perfectly seared" chops in the Meatpacking since 1868; the "huge prices" don't faze its core crowd of "men spending too much", though the "massive" portions leave them as "overstuffed" as the furniture.
Although not among the best, the Old Homestead is one of the oldest and most atmospheric of New York's steakhouses. Established in 1868, it retains a decidedly old-world aura, from the cow perched atop the awning to the townhouse setting…
Beef, brawn and a steadfast belief in bigger-than-life portions keep New York's oldest steakhouse standing.:
The Scene
This Meatpacking District icon, which opened in 1868, fits the caricatured ideal of a steakhouse to an almost laughable degree. Men exceed women by a 20-to-1 ratio,...