So, before you splurge, find our picks for the best of the best in the big city.

The service is that good, and the food far surpasses it.

Be sure to check out the Bull Moose room’s ornate decor and cozy fireplace.

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Finish your meal with a hot fudge sundae that will take you back to your childhood.

The wine list is excellent.

The room is comfy and dimly lit, perfect for a date or night out with friends.

Steak from Keens Steakhouse in New York

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The restaurant’s banana split is the cherry on top of the meal.

The menu is short and to the point: greens, skirt steak, and fries for $45.

The fries are unlimited.

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The steak is rich, gamey, and comes with a pepperyBearnaise sauce.

And, the field greens are crisp and fresh.

This is a spot for local New Yorkers who want a nicer-than-normal dinner without heading into Manhattan.

Chateaubriand 6oz with Beef Dripping Fries from Hawksmoor in New York

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The menu notably includes a Sunday night roast with a sous vide tri-tip for $36.

That price includes sides like French fries and popovers.

Porter House

Need to impress a client or the in-laws?

Gallaghers Old-fashioned Steak

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Take them to this gorgeous space perched high corner above Central Park with the stunning viewsthe location promises.

It remains a world-class evening out.

The Iceberg and Blue Salad with warm bacon dressing will change the way you think about a wedge-style salad.

Skirt Steak in New York City

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So, you might as well enjoy every bite.

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Wolfgang’s Steakhouse steak

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