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Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse – Midtown
44 W 56th St
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 245-1550
Cross Street: Between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue Hours: Mon-Wed 11:30am-11:00pm , Thu-Sat 11:30am- 12am , Sun 3pm-11pm
The place to meet, eat and enjoy the finer things in life. Specializing in 21-28 day dry aged USDA Prime meats, Kobe beef, Australian lobster tails and offering a wide array of seafood and wines. Old world charm and impeccable service.
Uncle Jack’s has become a legend, known for unsurpassed consistency and quality. Featuring the finest USDA prime 21-28 day Dry Aged Beef, Kobe Steaks, Fresh Seafood, and a full menu of the highest quality foods and wines available.
Steaks, seafood and real Kobe beef the atmosphere is elegant, including private rooms. The Turn of The Century Hollywood set will blow you away and is the perfect New York Steak House fantasy atmosphere in which to enjoy remarkable beef at prices which to some may seem equally remarkable. But, as the saying goes, if you have to question the price, you can’t afford it. And there is no finer quality in New York.
Tuxedoed captains recite the entrees slowly with love, in this elegant balconied restaurant with heavy drapes, a colossal crystal chandelier, plush velour chairs and fringed lamps. The walls are hung with framed portraits of the likes of the Rockefellers and Carnegies. Service is so seamless and perfect you’ll want to linger for hours. And you know someone cares when the bread assortment arrives. Not standard Steak House schlock, but lovely Irish Soda Bread, Flat bread, a variety of fresh and delicious rolls and creamy, unsalted butted.
Don’t over do it. Portions are huge and you’ll want to sample the wonders of the kitchen. First-rate starters include sparkling lump crabmeat and featherweight crab cakes, lightly breaded in Panko (Japanese Bread crumbs) in a puddle of French inspired Lobster sauce. The tomatoes and fresh mozzarella are exquisite.
Kobe beef and Akaushi are grown in Texas from Japanese stock. They are marvelous steaks: intense, memorable and buttery. But the authentic Japanese version is worth $250 and indecently delicious. But don’t miss the Prime Rib Chop (aka the fred flintstone) – 30 ounce USDA prime rib, prepared and served in its own juices.
All sides are recommended. Especially nutmeg-flecked creamed spinach and the smooth, garlic-mashed-potatoes. On the award-winning wine list, you’ll find the elite “Screaming Eagle” 2003 cabernet sauvignon, at $1,500. It is a glory. And what other wine list in New York offers both “vertical and horizontal” pages of gems to savor.
If you have room for dessert, check out the assortment, which includes excellent Tiramisu, Ice Cream, Pecan Pie and Fresh Berries in Cream.
Uncle Jack’s (44 W 56th St) is the best thing to happen to Midtown in many a moon and is already a roaring success. Don’t miss it! That’s A Major on the Walman Report.
Menu Follows
Dinner
Appetizers
Panamanian Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Little Neck Clams On The Half-Shell
Baked Clams
Regional Oysters On The Half-Shell
Lobster Cocktail
Maryland Lump Crab Cakes
Salads
Uncle Jack’s House Salad carrots, tomatoes, bermuda onions with uncle jack’s citrus herb dressing 8.00
Organic Mesclun Salad tomatoes, goat cheese, roasted pine nuts, dry cranberries with our dressing du jour 10.00
Fresh Buffalini Mozzarella and Tomato Salad over organic greens, basil threads, with balsamic reduction 12.00
Uncle Jack’s Caesar Salad hearts of romaine and semolina croutons with our garlic parmesan dressing 10.00
Asparagus, String Bean, Tomato Salad with roasted shallots, basil threads, black olives with vinaigrette 12.00
USDA Dry-Aged Prime Steaks
At Uncle Jack’s We Believe That Aging Our Beef Is As Important As Aging a Fine Wine. We serve Usda Prime Beef, Dry-aged 21 Days.
Prime Filet Mignon 16 ounce usda prime filet mignon served in its own juices 45.00
Prime Rib Chop (aka the fred flintstone) – 30 ounce usda prime rib. prepared and served in its own juices 45.00
New York Strip our 24 ounce usda prime sirloin. prepared and served in its own juices 45.00
Porterhouse this is uncle jack’s signature dish. a 48 ounce usda prime steak that features both the filet and the new york strip cut. available for 2 or more people (24 ounces per person) 85.00
Surf and Turf 10 ounce prime filet and 10 ounce brazilian lobster tail 60.00
Kobe Beef uncle jack’s is the only steakhouse that specializes in kobe beef, which is known throughout the world for its incredible flavor. this unique delicacy is hand massaged with sake to ensure tenderness. kobe beef is also aged 21 days, and served at the absolute peak of flavor and tenderness, cooked to perfection, and served in its own juices 100.00
Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse
44 W 56th St – Btwn 5th & 6th Ave
New York, NY 10019
212 245-1550
Lunch
At Uncle Jack’s, We Pride Ourselves On Offering The Finest Organic Produce, Herbs and Spices, Grown to Our Specifications On One of Long Island’s Top Rated Organic Farms.
Appetizers
Panamanian Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Little Neck Clams On The Half-Shell
Baked Clams
Regional Oysters On The Half-Shell
Lobster Cocktail
Maryland Lump Crab Cakes
Salads
All Salads can be Accompanied by Grilled Prime Filet, Grilled Free Range Chicken or Grilled Jumbo Shrimp for an Additional Charge.
Uncle Jack’s House Salad carrots, tomatoes, bermuda onions with uncle jack’s citrus herb dressing 8.00
Uncle Jack’s Caesar Salad hearts of romaine and semolina croutons with our garlic parmesan dressing 10.00
Organic Mesclun Salad tomatoes, goat cheese, roasted pine nuts, dry cranberries with our dressing du jour 10.00
Asparagus, String Bean, Tomato Salad roasted shallots, basil threads, black olives with a sweet vinaigrette 12.00
Fresh Buffalini Mozzarella and Tomato Salad over organic greens, basil threads, with balsamic reduction 14.00
Lobster Salad maine lobster, avocado, heirloom tomatoes, organic greens with a sherry vinaigrette 25.00
Sandwiches and Entrees
Prime Filet Mignon Sandwich on garlic bread with sautéed onions, organic greens and steak fries 19.00
Grilled Free Range Chicken Sandwich arugula, buffalini mozzarella, tomato, basil, balsamic vinaigrette, steak fries 16.00
Usda Prime Burger (The Big Jack) hand selected prime dry-aged cuts, organic greens and steak fries 19.00
Usda Prime Cheese Burger hand selected prime dry-aged cuts , organic greens and steak fries 20.00
Kobe Beef Burger handcrafted kobe beef cuts, organic greens and steak fries 30.00
Sesame Crusted Yellowfin Tuna Steak watercress, seaweed salad, wasabi soy dressing 19.00
Grilled Norwegian Salmon with honey dijon dressing over organic greens 17.00
Fish Du Jour prepared cajun, grilled or lemon butter herbs over sautéed mixed greens 19.00
Pork Chop 1 pound centercut, marinated in uncle jack’s steak sauce, mashed potato and creamed spinach 25.00
Lunch Surf and Turf a petite prime filet mignon with a petite brazilian lobster tail, mashed potato, creamed spinach 30.00
Lunch Prime Filet Mignon a 10 ounce centercut of prime filet, mashed potato and creamed spinach 35.00
Side Dishes
Garlic Mashed Potato
Steak Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Baked Potato
Sweet Potato Mashed
Creamed Spinach
Sautéed Spinach
Steamed or Sautéed Broccoli
Steamed or Sautéed Asparagus
Sautéed Mushrooms
Sautéed Onions
Eclectic Specials – Every Evening, Uncle Jack’s Proudly Presents An Eclectic Menu, Uniquely Prepared by Our Executive Chef, Featuring Free Range Chicken, Fresh Seafood and Oversized Chops.
Side Dishes
Garlic Mashed Potato
Steak Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Baked Potato
Sweet Potato Mashed
Creamed Spinach
Sautéed Spinach
Steamed or Sautéed Broccoli
Steamed or Sautéed Asparagus
Sautéed Mushrooms
Sautéed Onions
Dining Style: Fine Dining
Cuisine: Steak
Neighborhood: Midtown West
Cross Street: Between 5th and 6th Avenues
Price: $50 and over
Website: http://www.unclejacks.com
Phone: (212) 245-1550
Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday – Sunday: 11:30am – 4:00pm
Dinner: Monday – Wednesday: 4:00pm – 11:00pm, Thursday – Saturday: 4:00pm – 12:00am, Sunday: 3:00pm – 11:00pm
Payment Options:
AMEX, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef: WILLIAM JACK DEGEL
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Offers: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Public lots are available near the restaurant.
Banquet Contact: DENNIS BORYSOWSKI (212) 245-1550
Private Party Facilities: Uncle Jack’s offers private dining for groups of 20 to 100 guests.
Private Party Contact: Dennis Borysowski (212) 245-1550
You can also visit the butcher and gourmet shops online at www.unclejacks.com.
Previous Reviews
Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse features 28-day-dry-aged porterhouse steaks that will satisfy the carnivore in all of us. They must be ordered for 2 or more people. Also excellent, is the fork-tender American Kobe style beef. But don’t miss the seafood platter, chock full of shellfish, shrimp and other goodies or the light-as-a-feather crab cakes, held in tact by just a touch of Japanese breadcrumbs. Uncle Jack’s serves huge Australian lobster tails that are carved tableside. A high pressed copper ceiling, exposed-brick, lots of wood, horseshoe upholstered booths, as well as balconies hung with lush red draperies create a turn of the century atmosphere. Homemade potato chips are memorable: Desserts are gooey and good. Uncle Jack’s, 440 9th Ave., at 34th Street or Go to Queens Location: 39-40 Bell Blvd., Bayside, rates “B Major” on the Walman Report
