Sparks Steak House —New York City

We always love to dine at classic Steak Houses. The concept is simple, a great steak and a bottle of Cabernet. Sparks Steak House in New York City was established almost fifty year ago and has been pleasing steak lovers at the current location since 1977. The décor is simple yet elegant and even though the restaurant seats over six hundred including their private rooms, it is always smart to make reservations. The best way to begin your dining experience is at the bar for a cocktail. Bar manager Adnan Nuredini, who has been there for many years, is welcoming and happy to pour your favorite drink while asking where you are from. The Macallan 18 old scotch served neat was just was perfect. Our table was soon ready and we appreciated that they asked if we just wanted to transfer the bar tab to our dinner bill, which we did. At our table we ordered a bottle of Jordan Napa Valley Cabernet from their award winning wine list and perused the menu. The chilled fresh raw Oysters on the half shell were light and a perfect starter. Next, it was Prime Time. Our Prime Sirloin Steaks were perfectly prepared medium rare and were complimented with side of tasty Creamed Spinach. We saved room for Dessert and are glad we did. We really enjoyed both the chocolate cake and the cheese cake. Sparks Steak House is also known as the establishment where Gambino Crime Family Boss, Paul Castellano and mobster, Thomas Bilotti were gunned down in 1985. The hit was said to be ordered by John Gotti.  Great steaks, the Wine Spectator Grand Award since 1981, a friendly Bar Tender, the story of a mob hit… No wonder it has been called The Greatest Steak House in Manhattan!!

Sparks Steak House

210 East 46th Street

NY NY 10017

212-687-4855

www.sparkssteakhouse.com

By

Carol & Joe Davis

Dining Detectives