Knickerbocker Bar & Grill, New York NY

I lived in the neighborhood of this bar/steakhouse/restaurant during my undergraduate days at NYU, from 1969 to '73, passing it daily on my way from my dorm, The Brittany, to classes and back again. In those days, I couldn't afford to eat there. Amazingly, this establishment still exists (50+ years later!), looks the same, and is still serving excellent meals. The menu is quite varied, specials are well thought out, and service is consistently excellent. It's a go-to place for those of us from the Brittany who still get together to both reminisce and maintain current friendships as we meet several times a year. One of these days, I plan to be there during the time they add live ensemble jazz to the mix. So yes, I recommend the Knickerbocker as another destination in the Village.

Love this spot. Excellent food. Neighborhood and classic NYC vibes. French onion soup is incredible

I had a beer and the other person with me had water. After trying to order another beer, the bartender told us to leave if the other person with me didn’t order a drink. I have never heard of that in my life. So because other people want to sit, we get kicked off the bar? I was a paying customer and the other person with me didn’t drink. It was discriminatory. If you’re not over 65 years old and don’t look wealthy, don’t go.

We went in for steaks and ordered caviar pie as the appetizer. It was delicious and the staff was amazing! Would come back!

Perfect, we spent a very good evening in a typical setting. Good welcome, very professional service and well-served dishes.
Very good restaurant to do.

I went here for a couple drinks and sat at the bar. Everyone was super friendly.the host, the bartender (Hazel) and the other patrons. It was a great atmosphere and I felt really welcomed there. Definitely going to get dinner there next time, everything smelled delicious. Highly recommend.

Wow where do i start we moved into the nearby neighborhood at the beginning of Covid and as it turns out the Knickerbocker has become our favorite go to restaurant when we dine out.in the fast changing world of dining out …the Knickerbocker continues to deliver outstanding service, amazing food (we had the striped bass special last night which was PHENOMENAL) and finally a big thank you to John who greets us every time we walk in the front door with the most genuine, warm and friendly greeting you could ever expect

A group of us old friends met up there to reconnect and we had a great time. Great food, great drinks, great service! Expensive but perfect for a friendly celebration. Crowded and little space between tables.

Knickerbocker is an awesome go-to place in the neighborhood. They never fail. Consistent quality, service and environment. Bartenders can’t be beat! Top notch food, service, ambiance. You can even have conversations over dinner. Don’t miss their Halloween decor!

Oh…my…gosh. I literally just left and said I need to do a review ASAP… the place was so good! The T-bone steak was so good and the sides and fried onions rings. It was big enough to feed 2-3. I ate it by myself. Its priced so well, I def wouldn’t mind paying more if they upped the price. That’s how good it was. The drinks were STRONG and good. I can’t wait to come back when I visit New York again. I would pick this place over any other place for a good steak. When I come back I’m definitely trying other things on the menu so I can try everything! It’s worth it! Also I would like to say The staff was excellent, from the hostess to the waiter to the bar tender! Love everything about this place!

The Knick!
Reliable neighborhood bar. Decent food, good drinks, adult clientele, friendly staff. Top-notch bartenders.

This is my second time having dinner at Knickerbocker Bar and Grill Restaurant on East 10th St and University Place in Manhattan. I love the Ambience, the Staff here, The food and the decor inside the restaurant, plus the Jazz Music they play. Today I had the Fried Chicken, with Fresh Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, it was so delicious, the Chicken had a wonderful buttermilk batter coating, so delicious.and so moist. They give you a generous portion, so I have leftovers for tomorrow, I do not have to cook on a Friday night. For dessert I chose to have a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate Syrup on it. Knickerbocker Bar and Grill Restaurant is only open for dinner from 5 till 11 PM, Closed on Mondays. There is Live Jazz on Saturdays, at 9 PM, I believe. Whenever in the area, you definitely need to check them out. I had the pleasure of having the same server, as I had on the first time that I went there, Diane is a super friendly courteous and a wonderful Lady, made my having dinner there most enjoyable.

Hardly anything for vegetarians. Spaghetti was not properly cooked. But dessert was awesome.

ALWAYS on point! Amazing french onion amd wedge salad, braised short ribs are a must, the lobster bisque was flavorful and the gluten free pasta was great. This is the place New Yorkers dine.

We dined at Knickerbocker 3 times during our holiday. First time we were there with relatives who live locally and recommended it. Server was poor and kept saying she would be back, but she was inattentive and uninterested. Food and atmosphere was good so we went back. Next 2 occasions we dined as a couple and were fortunate to have Jonathan as a server. He was exceptional. He remembered our order from first time he served us and was helpful with menu choices. He was friendly and welcoming but knew when to give us time and space. Jonathan is an asset to the restaurant who should be recognised for his skills.

Great chicken parm and French onion soup, nice atmosphere with leather couches, intimate lighting, and quality service.