Honestly though, a few things do stand out about Porterhouse. For example…the bacon was remarkable, the steaks were very solid, and the sides and deserts were at least average. The negatives of the experience reside in the lack of character and ambiance (it is in the Time Warner Center after all), the terrible shrimp they had the nerve to serve, and the $$ next to each item on the menu.

In short, it’s the perfect place to entertain clients on your Corporate Card if you are doing business in the area. With bros getting together for steaks, there are simply much better choices with great food as well as strong character.

3 out of 5 knives

joeC

On to the day…

It is a very nice ballpark without question, so there is no need to further elaborate on the setting. Therefore allow me to break down the day into pros and cons. Remember, everything below is simply color commentary as my judgments strictly revolve around the steak and its individual quality and preparation.

PROS:
+ Buy the cheapest seat in the joint; sit in it for 5 minutes while scoffing down a Carl’s Cheese steak, and proceed to walk around the stadium for the other 8 innings eating great food, drinking beer, and taking advantage of hassle-free, impromptu viewing areas. This is the best part of the park.

+ Short lines for food/drink during a relatively well attended day game.

+ Nice facilities (at least for now).

+ Great bar at NYY STEAK (be prepared, $45 for a martini for me and a Scotch for Dave but that is to be expected) with a nice vibe.

+ Apps were some of the best I had ever consumed (Bacon and the Shrimp Cocktail were spectacular).

+ Sides were top notch (all of them from above)!

+ Great staff!!! Bartenders, waiters, servers, etc… (Especially the few of them that high-fived me on the DL because they saw me decked out in my Red Sox gear)!!!

CONS:
- NY logo everywhere! It’s overkill. STOP!!!

- NYY Steak faces the subway instead of the field (at $150 a person for dinner, of course I would prefer looking at the field).

- Sadly, my NY Strip was delivered somewhere between Medium+ and Well Done. It’ was a gorgeous cut with lots of great flavor and texture, just on the heat too long. Opting for the surf & turf considering the 1.5 Carl’s Cheese steaks I consumed upon arrival to the stadium, my strip was accompanied by the tail (boiled) of what appeared to be approximately a 1-2 lb. lobster. It too was overcooked and was very bland. I worked hard to spruce it up with as much seasoning and drawn butter that I could infuse into it, but alas it was no cure. Again…quality products…improper execution.

All in all I really enjoyed my day at the new Yankee Stadium. I have no idea why the old one is gone (there was certainly nothing wrong with it) but I like the upgrades in the new place for sure. When dining at NYY Steak…order everything an octave lower, you will have a better chance of getting what you really want. For a true quality experience, head up to Boston, grab a sausage w/ peppers and onions from a cart outside, and head into Fenway Pahhhhk and enjoy!

3 out of 5 knives

~joeC

That bacon looks like a monster, but your review of BLT Prime made it look like it should be #2 not #1.

–Rodney from @burgerjunkies on twitter.

PS. If you guys wanna get together for a burger or steak with my wife and I while we’re in the city, just lemme know.

4.5 out of 5 knives!

joeC