Eating at Porter House Bar and Grill. NYC. An Amazing 2 Course $39 Steak Deal
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
- I eat at and review the two course $39 lunch prix-fixe menu at Porter House Bar and Grill in Midtown Manhattan of New York City. One of the options on the menu is a course of steak frites. As a result, Porter House may just offer one of the best steak deals in NYC. For $10 extra dollars, you can even add on a dessert to your meal. The restaurant is also beautiful, as it’s perched four stories above Columbus Circle and provides great views.
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Quality of these vids deserve way more than 40k subs! Keep it up!
Much appreciated!
And they've been like that, I've been here since like 1500 subscribers lol
@@Jamesnu ya totally deserve more views and sub
@@AlternativeGeopolitics Thank you! I appreciate it!
The glimpses of Austria looked beautiful, I'm looking forward to hearing about your culinary adventures abroad!
@@s_przybylowicz Thank you! I'm looking forward to sharing them!
@@s_przybylowicz I would really love to eat chocolate & pastries and do the Sound of Music tour!! ❤️
James: totally agree with you @ $49 for 3 courses in that beautiful, elegant setting is a definite lunch special winner😅
@@YASTravelsEatsWell Indeed!
I love how you're put finding the good deals
Thank you! I'm always trying to find good value out there.
Hi James,
I really appreciate your review of Porterhouse. You always provide great content and your ability to communicate with your audience is first rate!
The deal at Porterhouse is absolutely wonderful and I must give it a try!
Have a wonderful evening and please never quit!
Best Wishes,
Peter
Thank you so much Peter! I'm always happy to share my dining experiences!
James I really appreciate your post filming audio commentary. You are not disturbing other guests nor are you fighting with other ambient noises. As a viewer I appreciate good sound quality. Are you a journalism major? You seem to be a natural born storyteller.
Thank you! Yeah, first and foremost, I always want to be respectful of everyone else in the restaurant. I initially started as a journalism major, but then switched to advertising. Through it all, I've always enjoyed writing.
I’ve been to Austria too. When I lived in London. Loved Vienna. Went to the Seccession Museum too. Gustav Klimt’s work is in there. Was so amazing to see! Big fan of his paintings. Loved all the coffee houses. Some had live music playing. Classical music. Great hot chocolate too!
@shadowfilm7980 Nice! Yeah, I thought Austria was an amazing country, and I really had a great experience there.
Hello from Vienna! I am lucky enough to have an office with direct view of the Secession Museum 😉 and, after more than 10 years now, I still admire the view from time to time!
Glad to hear that you enjoyed the museum as well as your Vienna experience.
@@inLmgb Yes. Loved it. Lots of character/charm in Vienna.
🍷🌹Wonderful atmosphere and price at the restaurant! I love how you sat outside of New York before you went in. It reminded me of that older movie "You've Got Mail"
Well articulated great review! Your eyes are very radiant and lovely indeed by the way!
Thanks!💙🌹
Thank you so much! My eyes have an extra sparkle when there's good food before me.
@@Jamesnu 💯🔥So cute:) Have a good one:)🥰🌹
Love the jazzy soundtrack to this great steak video. By the way, you still look relaxed from travelling overseas.
Thank you! It was a great trip!
Excellent vid as always. Just back from lunch here in central Paris. I had a piece of rump steak, mixed sallad leafs, roasted potatoes, and bearnaise sauce. Tapp water, bread from the baker next door. Afterwards I had a coffee with a complementary chocolate praline. 17,60€ I payed.
Thank you! That sounds like a very nice lunch for a great price!
Love your videos and thank you for the knowledge and beautiful energy that you share
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Adding this to my list! I love the lunch deals at these restaurants, but just like you, I always end up spending way more. Went to Gallaghers for their $32 lunch special, and my bill with tax and tip ended up being $175. Of course, I had a cocktail, lamb chop upgrade, and 2 glasses of wine for my meal. Yes, I fell for their $32 gimick LOL! I did enjoy the meal, but it was far from $32!!!
Haha! Yeah, they bring everyone in with good specials, but they're always getting their money in the end.
Handsome blue eyed James, back with the great content. Absolutely love this channel!
Thank you!
And the new hair cut makes the eyes pop!
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James, found your channel a couple days ago and I love it! Who knew that being a normal, thoughtful human being could be SO NOVEL! All the best!
@@thesolarengineer Thank you! I appreciate the support!
Thanks for the upload, James! Always entertaining, sir. 👍👍
@@alexgreen4831 Thanks for watching!
Your reviews are so thoughtful and thorough. Thank you for sharing ❤
@jccoe14 Thanks for watching! I always try my best to make a decent video, and it means a lot to me to hear that they're appreciated.
Welcome back. Love your video's James.
Thank you so much!
Another great review.Steak did look a bit dry maybe just how it looked
I’ll take your word on how it was good tasting
Thanks god review I have to agree you should have way more than 40 thousand subscribers.
Keep pushing I’ll be here for the ride
Thank you so much! I appreciate the support!
Thank you James your reviews care always amazing
Thank you so much!
As always, a great review, James!! Can't wait til you post the ones from Austria!! Thank you!
Thank you! I'm looking forward to sharing those videos!
I'm excited to see reviews from your recent travels!! Preview looks awesome! 😊❤
@@lisalaurentz1551 I'm excited to share those experiences!
Once again great production quality. The music added to the review. I like that you dress for the location not like you're packing coupons into a McDonald's. Thanks again
@@54diggerdown Thanks for watching! I appreciate the kind words!
Love your enthusiasm and passion bro. This meal looks legit, especially for NYC. Happy you enjoyed it.
@@brittondurham88 Thank you! Yeah, I definitely thought that it was a solid deal for the city.
Another FANTASTIC video, THANK YOU!!!
@shane9209 Thank you and thanks for watching!
Awesome vlog as usual! Dude the cheese cloth over the lemon to prevent the seeds from shooting out onto the shrimp/plate is genius!
Thank you! Yeah, I wish more places would do that with their lemons. It makes a difference.
Mondays are always a little better because of your uploads, what a fantastic deal! Great review James
@@JHoisin Thank you!
As I get older, I find myself eating smaller steaks - Steak Frites is a primary staple for me. Although I still crave a 32-ounce bone-in ribeye, my apetite has gotten less. I have found, like you, that steakhouses tend to overcook the smaller, thinner sirloin cuts. Great to hear it still was up to par on taste! Great job as always!
Thank you! Yeah, I would image it would be tough to get a proper cook on the meat as well as a good sear with the steak that thin.
Welcome home,
Nice way to ease back in with a wonderful looking Porterhouse dinner 😋 glad it did not disappoint 🥩🍷
@@user-js8kz7yq2t Thank you! Yeah, a good meal is the perfect way to settle back in.
Hello James. I have visited this restaurant a few times when i have been in New York. The last time was for a wedding anniversary. I must say that we had a fantastic experience there and the food and complementary glass of wine was amazing. The New York strip was to die for. We used to visit in the evening,but i was always tempted to try these lunch tlme specials. I send my best wishes to you all in New York city as it holds so many wonderful memories for us 👍🥩
Thank you! That sounds like an excellent experience! I'm glad that you made some good memories there.
Wow That is a great deal. The food looks fantastic. Thanks.
@@carlatullis2980 Thanks for watching!
This meal looks absolutely beautiful. And I cannot wait to hear about your adventures in Austria. It’s one of my favorite places to visit, and it has tragically underestimated wines.
It was a wonderful lunch for sure! I'm really looking forward to sharing some of my experiences in Austria. I had such a great time there.
Love your videos James, I think the NYT, or NY Mag should consider employing you as a you tube food reviewer. I look so forward to your videos.
@@jtrudell2741 Thank you! I really appreciate it!
Definitely go back for dinner, I've been here a few times. Glad you enjoyed!
@@2Wheels_NYC Yeah, their dinner menu looks amazing! I'll definitely return!
That cheesecake looked classy. Can't wait to see Austria stuff! Keep on munching!
@@Seasider70 It was definitely a tasty cheesecake!
As always a great review James.
Yeah, the stater dish looks delicious……….the steak seemed dry however the fries looked solid so did the cheese cake!
Thank you! Yeah, my appetizer hit the spot!
Excellent review, as always, James. Looks like you had a wonderful steak lunch for a reasonable price. I also appreciated how fair you were about not sending your steak back at the point where you’d past a certain point of consuming what ultimately was a delicious steak. Looking forward to your next culinary adventure. ❤
Thank you! Yeah, I always try to be fair to the restaurant.
Looks delicious, thank you for sharing
@@mariamjaziri6719 It was pretty tasty. Thanks for watching!
I’m a big Ruth Reichl fan too. Bummer the steak wasn’t perfect … I appreciate your balanced review. Seems like a great lunch option!
Thank you! Yeah, even though it wasn't perfect, it was still a satisfying lunch.
Wow - I had never heard of this deal (native new yorker here). Thanks so much for letting all of us know! I will definitely go there soon!
Thanks for watching!
I love your videos.!
Thank you!
Another great video.
Thank you!
I don't pretend to be a "expert", but I visually could tell that the steak offered was NOT your usually requested "medium rare". However, this review was enjoyable & appreciated. The food & venue is worthy of your praise & I agree with your assessment. While I rarely am interested in desserts since I personally "get fat" eating "seconds" of EVERYTHING ELSE rather than a dessert, your cheesecake was "picture perfect" and had the appearance of what a slice of NY cheesecake should look like!!!!! I certainly would eat that slice of cake if offered to me. Can't wait to view your Austrian food adventure! As always, thank you for sharing! This is Peter M; out!
Thank you Peter M! Yeah, that cheesecake was incredibly satisfying and a visual treat as well. I'm looking forward to sharing my Austrian adventures.
Thanks for the review, i’ll be visiting on Saturday, hopefully my steak is mid rare 😂 Just a side note, when eating bread and butter at a restaurant, one should tear bite sized pieces, slather them with butter individually, and promptly plop them into one’s mouth.
Nice! Yeah, I hope that you get a better cook on the steak than I did.
Have to say I would have been willing to wait for the waiter by just munching on the fries for a medium rare steak, that was too over cooked. Clearly you enjoyed it so they must use top quality meat. It really looked like a tasty meal for $39.00, but we seem to have a problem here in the states with overcharging for wine. Cheesecake looked great, haven't had a New York cheesecake in a long long while. Thanks Andrew for taking us along, another enjoyable review.👍😉
Thanks for watching! Yeah, beverages in the states can really rack up a bill!
Thank You for making a review on Porter House Bar and Grill! I was once looking for a restaurant with a good view, possibly steak and had wine fever hhahaha. I came across Porter House on Instagram but wasn't sure so I just skipped and stuck to Bar Boulud, which was my safe option for a casual atmosphere.I have to the say that the $39 lunch special is a very nice deal especially when they include Branzino in the selection too.
Thanks for watching! Yeah, I've seen pictures of the fish selections on the prix fixe menu and they look delicious!
I cannot wait to watch this
I hope you enjoy it!
grab some chips and check this vid out !! good stuff , James !
as a viennese austrian i cackled at friendly austrian because we are known for our rudeness
Everyone was at least nice to me. I had a great time!
Welcome back! Sexy haircut from Europe? I use to go to Porter all the time for the lunch deal. Excellent linens, bread, flatware and service . The food is always top notch and around the corner from my former apartment. The real deal in the hood is Jean George 3 course lunch in the Nougatine room if still available.
Thank you! I got the haircut before I left. Yeah, Nougatine is a place that I want to check out in the future.
It looks delicious 😋
It was really good!
It's great to see you evaluate a wine as well!
Thank you!
The restaurant looks amazing. I love the decor and the views. As far as the steak being overdone, that happens every once in a while no matter where I go. Unless they've really overdone it, I'm good with it. Everything you ate looked awesome. Those shrimp brought me back to days of going to Morton's every week back when Arnie still owned it. Yes sir James, you found another top notch place to be sure. Great review, cheers.
Thank you so much! Yeah, you can't expect a perfect steak every time, but it was still good! Cheers!
I really like your video ❤
I'm glad! Thank you!
I'm relatively new to your channel, but I am thoroughly enjoying your content. Have you tried any of the Curated Meals at & Son? I'd love to know your thoughts.
That makes me happy to hear! I haven't been there yet, but it has been on my list, I've known about their specials for awhile now and I've been meaning to try some of them.
thanks for sharing with us
@@michaelzheng6231 Thanks for watching!
James I'm glad your back from Austria to give us more of your top quality video. Although don't get me wrong you deserve your vaca.
Thank you so much!
Need to try this place adding to my bucket list ✍️✍️
@@mandonyc. It's definitely worth a try!
Wine... yeah, that does me in every time, but I've found some of my favorite wines ever by going for the pricey "by the glass" offerings. And if you've never had the Faroe Island Salmon before, if you see it again, GET IT!
Definitely!
Safe Journey!
Have a GREAT DAY!!!
Thank you!
Honestly - if its a good piece of steak, I don't mind it being cooked a bit more medium. Good vid mate
Thank you! Yeah, the meat seemed to be of a good quality.
I would’ve loved a medium well or well done if only because my immune system is compromised . I love your food videos.
Thank you! I understand and I bet the steak would still taste pretty nice regardless of the temperature.
I have watched a few of your videos-as impressive as the choice of restaurants may be-the fact that you don't gain an ounce and remain in good shape is the really impressive thing here.
Thank you! I feel like I've been blessed with a good metabolism, but I'm also always active.
That steak was totally overcooked! For $39, really a good deal! (I would have sent it back, though - and made them bring me the steak cook I ordered)
It was definitely a good deal!
that was a coulette steak. in-between a flank and a hanger i believe. but very tasty and budget friendly
Could be. I definitely enjoyed it.
I would a order the same thing.
Classic combo done well.
I like Bearnaise sauce with grilled steak or tenderloin fillet .
The meal for $39 in NYC
bucks was a deal.
Definitely!
James, based on your facial expressions, I'd say you liked the cheesecake more than the steak (relatively speaking)...lol... Great job!
Thank you! That cheesecake was pretty good!
Gallagher’s lunch special was fantastic and it includes the dessert for $32
I heard about that. I'll probably try it sometime.
Lol. They were counting on your ordering that glass of wine, chump - which, to be honest, I would have done, too…
Heading for Prague, Vienna, and Budapest in a few weeks.
Yeah, the beverages are how they get you. I hope that you have a good trip!
The shrimp looked like the best dish
It was definitely a good shrimp cocktail.
You get what you pay for. Usually. You can tell they cut back to fit the price point. It’s all about making a profit still. Even a little. That’s what I don’t like about specials. They will always pull back. Also, as we all know, it’s the alcoholic drinks and desserts that they really make a killing on. Always lots of profit in those areas. I had this feeling while watching this that it just wasn’t enough food for you. Knowing you have a BIG appetite!
It was a fair-sized meal. Plus, having the two slices of bread helped.
It's such a bummer when steak is overcooked! That said, if I was looking for a steak deal I would definitely try this place over the others you visited. & Looking forward to seeing what you got up to in Europe!😊
Yeah, I liked this place not just for the steak, but the other food and atmosphere as well.
You should start pairing the steaks you eat with a whiskey cocktail such as an Old-Fashioned or Sazerac. It pairs superbly with a great steak. Keep up the good work 👍
Thank you! Yes, those are great cocktail pairings, but I was feeling like wine on that day.
Good review, I like the reference to the book, at least youve shown you are not only a "eater". The thing with this kind of steak is they are very thin, its almost impossible to have a medium rare amd a nice burn color on the outside. You can have your cake and eat it, I guess.
Thank you! Yeah, I can definitely see that being a difficult cut of meat to cook properly and still get a good texture on the outside.
Din Tai Fung, please. You are the best, James!
That is so kind! Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! That's a restaurant that I definitely plan to check out!
@@Jamesnu can't wait to see you eat through the menu there and hear your thoughts and comments on it!
@@sunilk_89 I'm definitely looking forward to eating there!
I thought the meal looked pretty good for the money. Love steak so much. Thanks James!
It was definitely pretty fair value. Thanks for watching!
This is a common problem. I actually prefer medium, but usually order medium-rare and what I actually get is typically medium to medium-well. So many restaurants just overcook every steak, and I'd rather risk a small chance of it coming out too rare than a sizable chance of it coming out mostly gray.
Probably keeps cooking on the way to your table😮
I know what you mean.
Love these steak deals. The quality and atmosphere were both amazing, even with the steak mishap. Ordered separately, this meal would easily cost twice as much. I think you may have found the best deal out there.
I definitely felt like I got my money's worth!
Hi James, I think its very fair of you to mention that your review is only based on one visit. It looked like a good deal, its too bad it wasnt cooked to your specifications but you seemed to enjoy it nonetheless. The shrimp were a very nice size and quality, and the cheesecake looked delicious. Thanks also for showing exactly where the restaurant is.
Thank you! I always try to be fair, especially when I'm sharing my experiences to others with these videos. Even good restaurants make mistakes, but overall, I had a great experience.
Looking forward to seeing your upcoming European videos.
Thank you! I'm looking forward to sharing them.
Yummmmm. The wine looked like it was worth it.
I definitely don't regret ordering it!
Love videos! Are you going to do Eleven Madison Park at some point??
Thank you! I'm definitely planning to go there!
For a country where a McDonald’s meal deal is around $10 now that’s a good deal and much better surrounding for a lunch.
Definitely!
Not bad for the price, and you get good views to go along with the dining experience. I assume that was a NY strip steak cut.
Definitely! Yeah, it could've been a NY strip, but I wasn't positive.
Did you ever find out what cut of steak they served you? I would def order that dessert. It was a lovely presentation.
I'm still not sure on that one. Indeed, that dessert was beautiful!
Classic New York power lunch special
Indeed!
First love the haircut it’s very flattering on you. Steak looked delicious but wow these prices are another level and I live in San Francisco so not much shocks. The New York attitude stayed in Austria which is not a bad thing. If they offer a special to get people in the door and want to return a steak that thin needs to be cooked properly.
Thank you! Yeah, I didn't miss the NYC prices on my vacation.
Thats a thin steak. Really hard to get a good sear and still be medium rare
Yeah, I’d say for a steak that thin, the doneness is about as medium rare as you can hope for with a solid sear.
That's true.
Funny thing about steaks, ribeyes I cook at home usually take 6 minutes total. Lately they are taking 4 minutes for the same doneness, medium.
Go figure.
I would have asked what cut of steak that was.
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Yeah, I definitely regret not getting more info about the steak.
Those look like real deal sized shrimp in the cocktail.
Yeah, the shrimp were pretty sizeable.
Amazing vid quality and what cam are you using?
Thank you! I'm using the Canon M6 Mark 2.
@@Jamesnu Wow and definitely on my bucket list!!
King of steaks ❤
Indeed!
Hey James, just curious, does recording the meal take away from the experience? You always have many different shots that probably take a lot of effort. (thank you for that!)
I know what you mean, but I've gotten pretty efficient when it comes to getting the shots I need. It doesn't really bother me much.
Your videos are a highlight of UA-cam. Would you care to share what you use to record your videos? Is it a phone?
Thank you so much! Right now I'm using the Canon EOS M6 Mark 2.
I don't know if you have a cash app or anything. Maybe you should set one up to have people help you pay for all these dinners that you do for us 🙌🏻❤️
Having people just watch my videos is enough for me, but I appreciate the support.
The better deal is get the shrimp and cheesecake, and then add the steak for only 10:bucks.
Thanks for watching!
Great review! It is pronounced Rei-chel btw!
Thank you and thanks for the heads up!
banger
Thank you!
$49 not $39 lunch - remember the cheesecake. Buy a wonderful cut of meat- say on sale during the holidays- like a rib roast at a supermarket and cut it up into huge individual rib steaks. You could get four or five ribs at the price of $50. Then with a bit of care and preparation give yourself a superb four or five course home cooked dinner.
Yeah, you'll always get better value outside of a restaurant, but I also appreciate the restaurant experience.
Sort of my issue with this “deal”. Your not getting the one thing you can’t do at home ie a steakhouse prime cut cooked in a high heat grill/ oven. The appetiser and desert can be bought off the shelf from any grocery store.
@@Jamesnu You are right.
@@rexiioper6920 True.
For me, this video feels like a cautionary tale about steakhouse deals. Nothing particularly wrong with the food/ atmosphere etc but this doesn't look like the quality of food I'd expect at a high end steakhouse. Rather it looks like something you might get at a decent cafeteria. The only thing actually requiring cooking to order was that steak and it was the one thing that they bombed. I could do that entire meal quite easily at home. I suppose with the high cost of prime beef, steakhouses can't include the good stuff in deals. I definitely wouldn't make it a point to go to experience PorterHouse in this way.
The steak was overcooked. I would have stopped eating it and sent it back. I have eaten there. Best to go for drinks before dinner and watch the sun set over the park. Vienna is a great town, but friendly? 🤷♂️
Yeah, I bet this restaurant would be great in the evening. For the most part, everyone was friendly to me in Austria.
@@Jamesnu it is. The only problem with going for drinks before and watching the sun set over the park is the tab at the end 😵😵😵😵😵😵
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Thanks for watching!