The real surprise at a steakhouse should be the first bite, not the total at the bottom of the check. Yet in New York, a few places still manage to serve a proper dinner for two without turning date night into a financial decision.
New York can still be generous. Good beef, solid portions, and sensible prices have not completely vanished. Part of the trick is knowing where to sit down.
Fixed price menus can stretch a budget nicely, and certain old favorites simply refuse to charge absurd money for dinner…