Skirt Steak

If you want amazing prime or wagyu skirt steak with handmade Italian bread topped with sesame seeds, unlimited fries and a huge wild and classic greens salad with a heavenly house dressing for only $48, Skirt Steak in the Kimpton Eventi Hotel is the place to come.

Menu is simple but they like it that way so they can excel at the basic steak price ride along with five or six sides that vary each night (ranging from Mexican Street Corn to Truffle Fries to Heirloom Tomato Salad) and one appetizer (which was Spicy Deviled Eggs the night I dined there). The staff is ultra helpful, your food arrives fairly quickly and if you love desserts, there adorable large wood cart that gets whirled around the unpainted wood framed dining room with mega high ceilings is the stuff that dreams are made of! I am already wondering if anyone has tried to hijack the dessert cart yet--it is kept by the front window and people walk by to check out the desserts for brunch (which is priced at only $40) or for dinner! As a New Yorker, if I saw the cart on the subway one night, I would not be surprised, LOL!

For $20 extra, Skirt Steak’s guests can upgrade to wagyu skirt steak and the investment is well worth it even the standard cut is tender and juicy. My guest and I particularly enjoyed the tender, juicy wagyu especially since the portion size is very generous—and we topped our meat with the aforrementi0ned delightful EVOO tossed Heirloom Tomato Salad!

In a nutshell, Skirt Steak has built its reputation around a refreshingly simple concept: one expertly prepared cut of prime skirt steak served as a prix fixe meal. Rather than offering an extensive steakhouse menu, the restaurant focuses on perfecting a single signature entrée. Dinner begins with a crisp field greens and butter lettuce salad tossed in a light sherry vinaigrette simply referred to as the House Dressing, followed by a generous serving of prime skirt steak cooked to your preferred temperature. The steak is accompanied by Peppercorn Béarnaise Sauce or the House Steak Sauce and the restaurant’s famous endless Hand-Cut Fries, which are served in heated copper bowls in heaping porti0ons and restocked throughout your meal. Diners looking for an even more indulgent experience can upgrade to a premium wagyu steak for an additional charge.

FRESH INGREDIENTS ARE KEY
Although the menu is intentionally concise, Skirt Steak rounds out the meal with a rotating selection of seasonal side dishes prepared with fresh ingredients. These offerings change regularly depending on what is available, giving returning guests something new to enjoy alongside the restaurant’s signature steak. The most over the top side in terms of richness during my own dinner was the Cheesy Potatoes, topped with an abundance of Crème fraiche, Gruyere and Fontina!

The meal concludes with one of the restaurant’s most popular features: a rolling dessert trolley filled with house-made cakes, pies, and seasonal tarts. Instead of reading a dessert menu, guests can view each creation before making their selection, adding a touch of classic steakhouse theater to the experience. During my dessert experience, I have to say that the Paris Brest was my favorite thanks to the classic puff pastry and hazelnut cream—with the gorgeous gold leaf added on top for a bit of posh charm! I would recommend anything on the cart, though—there are the classic high Chocolate Layer Cake and Strawberry Cheesecake that every steak lover knows and a sophisticated Key Lime Pie that packs a little extra tartness (perfect for people who don’t like very sweet desserts)!

The beverage program is designed to complement the straightforward menu without overwhelming it. Signature cocktails include the refreshing Blackberry Spritz, a Spiced Margarita, a classic Negroni, the house signature drink Skirt Manhattan, a rich Key Lime Pie Martini, and a traditional Espresso Martini. Each cocktail is crafted with premium spirits and balanced flavors that pair well with grilled beef and hearty sides.

Wine lovers will find a thoughtfully curated selection available by the glass, including Prosecco, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Rosé, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Barolo. Beer drinkers can choose from several draft selections, including Brooklyn Lager, Lagunitas IPA, Allagash White, Sloop Juice Bomb IPA, Smuttynose Old Brown Dog, and several local craft brews. For those avoiding alcohol, Athletic Run Wild IPA offers a flavorful non-alcoholic beer option.

MOCKTAIL MANIA
Skirt Steak also offers sophisticated alcohol-free beverages rather than a lengthy mocktail menu. Its signature non-alcoholic Shrub Sodas feature combinations such as Blackberry & Sage and Strawberry & Mint, providing bright, complex flavors that stand up well to the richness of the steak. These refreshing drinks make excellent alternatives for guests who want something more distinctive than a standard soft drink.

The restaurant’s décor strikes a balance between modern steakhouse style and rustic warmth thanks to quirky odds and ends like a birdhouse hanging on a back wall and a wood trimmed blackboard stating the sides for the evening. Raw lumber hammered together like the frame of a barn, other exposed materials, warm ambient lighting, copper accents, and comfortable seating create an inviting dining room that feels lively without becoming overly formal. The open, energetic atmosphere encourages conversation and gives the restaurant the feel of a neighborhood gathering place, while the bar area offers the same welcoming aesthetic for guests stopping in for drinks or a casual meal.

THANK YOU, CHEF TOUROUNDEL
Skirt Steak was created by acclaimed French chef Laurent Tourondel, whose career includes opening numerous acclaimed restaurants in New York and around the world including the fabulous rustic Italian/Modern American resto L’Amico on the other side of the Kimpton Eventi’s minimalist yet comfortable lobby.

Tourondel developed the concept with the philosophy that exceptional steakhouse dining does not need to be complicated or prohibitively expensive. Inspired by the casual steak-frites restaurants of France, he built Skirt Steak around one perfectly executed cut of beef, quality ingredients, approachable pricing, and an energetic atmosphere. Since opening in November 2021, the restaurant has become one of Manhattan’s most popular destinations for diners seeking a streamlined, high-quality steakhouse experience. They welcome families as well as the classic NYC foodie crowd that gravitates to the front desk ahead of time to get on the waitlist (reservations are only permitted for parties of six or more).

For more information on Skirt Steak, visit skirtsteaknyc.com