Del Friscos Grille

Del Friscos is my favorite steak house in NYC.  In my (gasp) almost ten years in NYC, no other steak house has come close to unseating this establishment in my mind.  So when Del Friscos opened a more casual eatery, Del Friscos Grille, I was intrigued.  Looking for a post holiday shopping meal to re-energize, we decided to give Del Friscos Grille a shot.

The Del Friscos franchise consistently delivers delicious food and outstanding service.  Our experience at Del Friscos Grille was every bit as tasty while providing impeccable service (at a (relatively) lower price point) than Del Friscos.

Del Friscos Grille offers a large and diverse menu (meat, fish, chicken, etc...).  Also, the menu includes Del Friscos famous steaks for those unfortunate souls that had their hearts set on the original Del Friscos but failed to score a reservation. 

Unlike the bright white linens and fancy decor in the original Del Friscos, Del Friscos Grille is large and dark, setting the perfect tone for casual drinks with friends.  The service at the Grille, however, was just as good as the original.  Our server accommodated several item changes graciously.  Throughout our meal, she stopped by to check on us to ensure that we had a truly flawless experience.

Each dish we ordered was better than the next.  If possible, I would recommend going to Del Friscos Grille with a few people because there are plenty of items you will want to share. 

What to Eat:

Del Friscos Grille is not meant for the light eater.  Come hungry, very hungry.  Start with the Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls.  Despite my skepticism, the Asian influenced American classic somehow works.  The plate is drizzled (doused) in a sweet chile sauce which was a nod to the egg roll (even though the sweet chile sauce was appetizing, I personally prefer a cheesesteak with ketchup).  Regardless of the sauce, the prime meat and cheese mixture is the right balance of savory, so the rest is just dressing. Also, you'll be impressed that the egg roll isn't greasy/oily.



Since you are dining at the Grille, go with the Cheese Burger if you need more meat (I'm old school so if I want a steak, I'll wait until I have a reservation at the original Del Friscos).  The two thin hamburger patties are piled high with layers of cheese, lettuce, tomato and pickles.  Instead of ketchup and mustard, Del Frisco's smothers its cheeseburger with a "sloppy sauce," which is a delectable concoction of ketchup and mayonnaise.

The stand out for me at Del Frisco's Grille was the Roasted Tomato Flat Bread.  The bread crust is lightly seasoned with oregano and parmesan, and then topped with large chunks of freshly roasted tomatoes, mozzarella and basil leaves.  Shortly after I ordered, I noticed Del Frisco's Grille serves a burrata appetizer so I asked for the kitchen to swap out the mozzarella for the burrata.  The server ran (literally) back to the oven to have it changed in time.

Need a dinner/drinks spot to catch up with friends near 30 Rock? I know Del Friscos Grille will be my new go to spot in midtown,

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