Old Homestead Steakhouse

First off, any restaurant that has a giant bovine above the front door is automatically worth eating at. Next comes the all-important proclamation, New York's Oldest Steakhouse - since 1868! Nearly time for their sesquicentennial and loads of steak goodness has been served at the Homestead and that is worthy of landmark status and probably even a parade.

At the Homestead, it's not just steaks. They are serving up some mega-burgers as well. My recent visit involved the Pepper Slab Bacon Burger. I know, I know. I said that I normally go plain for the premier visit but after seeing someone at another table receive this thing of beauty, I had no choice but to follow suit.

Eating it was no easy task, I mean, look at the size of it! That is PACKED with bacon on top of a burger that is a pretty healthy size as well. **Of note, they are now offering a special deal for a 10oz Kobe burger with all the accouterments for $19 (lunch hours only - weekends are included so get on out there and tell them DJ sent you!)

The burger was cooked to a perfect medium rare. The size, extraordinary and helped justify the price tag. Realize this, you are going to an upper-echelon steakhouse. You will pay more to eat here but you will get your fair share of food too! You'll also be very satisfied by the food they are offering since it is so delicious. The bacon is piled on high, cooking right, and provides a nice peppery kick to the juicy burger. The bun, God bless it, as it does a wonderful job holding in the juices and the weight of this behemoth.

The next time you find yourself down 9th avenue and you see that giant cow,stop snapping photos and make your way inside and try the burgers. You will always remember it.

Rating - 5/5. This is a BIG burger that is loaded with flavor. Pricey but worth it.

Their site - http://www.theoldhomesteadsteakhouse.com/

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