Steaks & seafood served in an elegant wood-paneled space.
Other Information
Parking: Street
Attire: Dressy
Cuisines: Fine Dining, Caterers, American, Steakhouse, Seafood
Alcohol: Full Bar
Best for Steakhouses Because: Christy's is one of the most reliable spots for a steak worth driving out for (or extending a business lunch for, if you're already nearby).
It used to be said that the menu at this old-school clubby-looking steakhouse hadn't changed since the place opened in 1978. But that's not true anymore. Along with the addition of a piano bar and general sprucing-up of the classic décor, some food items have been added: crispy calamari with lemon ginger dip plus fried capers, an odd mix of Asian/Italian accompaniments; a balsamic vinegar-dressed portobello mushroom; the standard hipster-hangout sides of Brussels sprouts with bacon and mac ?n' cheese with truffle oil; herb-crusted sea bass with horseradish cream sauce and braised short ribs with underwhelming sautéed mixed vegetables. A better bet for beef-lovers is to stick with Christy's classic steaks. While they are no cheaper than those at newer steakhouses in town, including those that serve USDA Prime and/or dry-aged-in-house beef, they're reliably cooked as ordered; additionally, prices include a Caesar salad. Go way retro with old-fashioned prime rib, but do go early if you like your hefty pound portion medium-rare; the roast beef tends to sell out quickly, anyway. For dessert, baked Alaska, flambéed tableside, is a must.
