Chaim,

We got back from dinner a little while ago.
Thank you so much.
It was a wonderful evening.
The service was excellent, and the food delicious and plentiful.
It really worked out great.
My mother in law could not have been happier.

Michael Stern
NYAquatic

SIGHTINGS

"....Ashton Kutcher, a follower of Kabbalah eating Kosher at Wolf & Lamb Steakhouse....." 

New York Post, May 6th 2008

 

Dear Chaim,

Thank you for hosting the Birthright Israel NEXT Professional Development seminar dinner.

We would like to thank you for your hospitality and willingness to accommodate. All our professionals raved about the food!

We hope to work with you again in the future.

Sincerely, 

Shira Shimshoni & Lauren Eisenberg

 

Dear Sirs,

My wife and I, on one of our recent recreational trips to New York, stopped quite by accident, at your delicatessen to have dinner on June 14th of this year. I wanted to share our impressions with you and your staff.

When we arrived, it was quite crowded, but we were seated at the end of a row of tables next to a group of talkative young people. The host was very friendly and helpful and we got the impression that almost everyone, except us, had been there many times. There were families, young people, and groups engaged in lively conversation and the atmosphere was engaging and positive. The food was excellent and, in my younger days, I probably could have finished it all.

We wanted to thank you for an excellent dining experience and to congratulate you on your ability to create a circumstance where food, fun, family, and faith can be shared in such a rewarding way.

You can be assured that your fine facility will be a regular feature of our trips to the city and I look forward to our next visit.

Best regards, Park and Denise Warne

Pittsburgh, PA

 

Great Kosher restaurant 
OK, those complaining about prices need to relax. This is a steakhouse catering to yuppies in midtown Manhattan, don't expect $0.50 soft drinks. If you can't spend $30 per person avoid this place outright. If you can afford it, it's a great place to bring those who don't eat kosher food. The food is usually quite good (every place has its down days where stuff happens) and the service is fine and the atmosphere doesn't make you wince as it might in your run-of-the-mill pizza/felafel joint. In other words it's a place to bring non-Jews without worrying you'll have to explain and laugh off some of the unprofessional restauranteurism of the establishment. My personal favorite is their roasted tongue sandwich. Only those who know how good this dish can be will appreciate how excellently W&L prepare it. It has NEVER disappointed me. I would say 8.5 times out of 10, you'll leave stuffed and satisfied. 

Posted by Alex S on 12/13/2007 
Great place! 
Wolf and Lamb has a great environment. The staff is very friendly, there's live jazz and it's just really nice in general. Having not kept kosher all my life (and having worked at some fancy non-kosher places in my life) I can honestly say Wolf & Lamb is a classy, yet a reasonably-priced place compared to non-kosher places. It's great for dates as well as a place to take your friends (I do both). I highly recommend Wolf and Lamb. 

Posted by Happy Diner on 10/08/2007 
Excellent 
Delicious! I am exceptionally happy. I was in the mood for a hearty, "real" meal and my friend, who only keeps kosher, thought we should try Wolf & Lamb. Having eaten at some great non-kosher steak houses, I was hesitant. Many of the kosher meat restaurants we've been to have been overpriced for what you're getting - I had yet to even try a decent kosher burger. Well, I am happy to report, Wolff and Lamb totally exceeded my expectations, the price range is right (we spent about $150 after tax and tip for 2 steak dishes, a bottle of wine and dessert), and they easily rival any steak house, kosher or not. Yum! I'm still thinking about the dinner. I can't wait to go back, and highly recommend it! 

Posted by one happy customer on 08/01/2007 
great 
Just visited Wolf & Lamb on a jaunt to New York. We went on a recommendation and were grateful for the advice. This is a steakhouse in the spirit of the old New York classics with an appreciation of the contemporary. I felt like I was in a movie set. The crowd was friendly and the mood upbeat. The sweet potato fries and Tilapia in chefs tomato caper sauce were fabulous. My date, being a vegetarian, went with the pasta marinara and commented on the homemade sauce. Thanks for a job well done! 

Posted by Anonymous on 07/13/2007 
Very Good...Except for.. 
Went on a Tuesday night with family...food was good, portions were huge and the service was friendly; bathrooms could be cleaner though....only problem was my idiot brother in law sitting across from me. 

Posted by frequent power luncher on 07/12/2007 
enough of tho$e expen$ive joints 
I only went 2 W&L because I've already taken my "friends" 2 all the "upper crust" joints (Solo P.G. La-Carnie....) 2 tell U the truth W&L surpasses them hands down!so if $pending a lot on dishes U can't pronounce gets U off STAY AWAY! 

Posted by hungry tourist on 06/28/2007 
fabulous Experience 
this was not my first dining experience at Wolf & Lamb but i finally felt compelled to leave a note. i have dined at many of New York's finest restaurants and have had my share of memorable meals. Wolf & Lamb always shines in all the areas that i would rate a great restaurant on. it has fabulous food consistently done right, great friendly, attentive service and a convenient location right in Midtown Manhattan yet still delivering great value. keep up the great work. many thanks from a grateful diner. 

Posted by Sheldon on 05/03/2007 
Fantastic restaurant... 
We have eaten in many kosher and non-kosher restaurants alike over the years, even though we will only eat meat in the kosher ones. The food has consistently been excellent--creative combinations, grilled to perfection, and always plentiful. It's a bit pricey, but Kosher food is more expensive, and it is New York. But the quantity, the quality, combined with the always friendly, accommodating, competent yet relaxed service and atmosphere make it a wonderful dining experience! Not a New York deli by any means, yet also not a stuffy, over-priced nouveau kosher restaurant either. Perfect for families and anyone who needs kosher food, but even if you don't, absolutely worth a try--you will not be disappointed! 

Posted by Anonymous on 04/13/2007 
Mildly Expensive yet worth every penny 
Had the pleasure to lunch there a month ago. The Succulent Tongue Dijon Grilled Sandwich was a taste party. Probably the best sandwich I had in a while. I bit pricey for $16, but worth every penny. Nice quite place. The place is Kosher, which doesn't exactly make any difference to me, but some might care. Recommend - YES, Highly 

Posted by Dublin Tourist on 03/14/2007 
Lovely Restaurant 
My husband & I had the pleasure of visiting this lovely restaurant on March 1st last. I found the restaurant on the Menupages website, and am I glad I did. The meal was superb, I've never tasted steak like I had that evening. Neither of us being Jewish, and having never eaten kosher food before, the waitress took the time to explain the various rules, and how the meat is processed differently, and wow, what a difference in taste and texture. Wonderful! There was also a great atmosphere in the restaurant, and only for the fact that they close on Fridays, we would definitely have returned for our last night in New York. We highly recommend it and very much look forward to returning the next time we visit the Big Apple.  

Posted by S Hickson on 02/04/2007 
Nice, quiet, and friendly service 
Always treated well when I eat there, and the food is always great, would recommend to anyone, they also have the very hard to get OK kosher certification. 

Posted by Lawrence on 11/08/2006 
Enjoyed 
I thought the food and service were excellent. Took my 10 year old son in and was treated superbly. 

Posted by T. McIntosh on 08/02/2006 
A Fantastic Experience 
My wife and I recently visited New York city and we had the great pleasure of visiting your establishment and enjoying a very pleasant meal. We are from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and I believe it was on July 24th or thereabouts that we ate in your restaurant. We are not Jewish nor have we ever experience Kosher food prior to this occasion. Upon entering the dining room area we did sense for some reason that the other occupants were a bit curious about us but at all times they were friendly glances and once again we were feeling quite comfortable with our decision to dine. The owner/manager escorted us to our table and was polite and welcoming. The waitress was a young pretty lady and she was equally polite and made both my wife and I very welcome. I may be going on and on about the politeness and the welcoming that we received but we feel that is a major part of settling in and enjoying a good meal. We placed our meal orders and were overwhelmed by the amount i.e. large portion of food on the plates. The food was indeed delicious and we couldn't for the life of us finish what was placed in front of us. I have a large appetite but still couldn't do the meal justice by emptying the plate. The young lady asked us if we had Kosher food prior to this visit and we naturally both said no but remarked on how pleased we were with the quality. The young lady then went on to say that some people enter the restaurant and when they see that Kosher food is being served, they turn around and walk out, their loss because it was top quality food, well prepared and presented. We were in Manhattan for five days and this without doubt was the finest meal we had both in quality and value. The service and friendliness was among the best we have encountered in our long lives. I had a beer with my meal and decided to have another. The young lady returned to our table with the beer and said this beer is on me. I couldn't believe my ears. 

Posted by Mk on 07/31/2006 
Great Food and Even Better Dessert! 
This place was great! The food was excellent...not just for kosher food, but in general. I'm not Jewish and this is still one of my new favorite restaurants. My entire (Southern!) family enjoyed it. I have to highly recommend the cookie dessert. It really blew me away, so much so that when I can't afford to eat there, I'll still stop by just for that. While it is not cheap, it is definitely worth the value...Especially considering the friendly, warm service. 

Posted by Jason S. on 07/30/2006 
Great Fish/Nine Days Menu 
I always come here for the steaks and grilled deli, and for the really friendly staff. I came in this past Friday and was pleasantly surprised at the fish menu. They had grilled and seared salmon, grilled tuna steaks and I had the Tilapia with mashed potatoes which was extemely delicious. This place always surprises me, it just gets better and better, and you should definitely come and try the fish dishes! 

Posted by Natasha, New York City on 06/08/2006 
Great kosher steakhouse! 
I work in the neighborhood and am extremely satisfied everytime I eat at Wolf and Lamb or order take out from them. The midtown madness burger with sizzling pastrami on top is always fantastic. The turkey sandwiches are packed fill of succulent fresh roasted turkey breast, and the pasta bolognese was also delicious. The service is very friendly and quick. The place has the feel of a Parisian steakhouse, absent the steak tartare and attitude. I have recommended this place to several non-Kosher friends who raved about it, saying the knishes were the best they ever had. Let's keep this place in business for a long time, as it is solid, non-pretentious and reasonably priced. I hear they have live jazz a few nights a week, and hope to try this too. 

Posted by Canadian on 05/22/2006 
Great Place 
Enjoyed our meal. The salmon was delicious. Service was great. 

Posted by Satisfied Customer on 12/19/2005 
Quite A Good Meal! 
I went to Wolf and Lamb for my birthday, and I was extremely satisfied with the result! I had ribeye steak and my companions had a different kind of steak, everyone was very pleased with what they had! The vegetables and potatoes were so-so, but the steak was excellent, tender and tasty. The cookie stuffed with ice cream was an excellent dessert-you would never know it's pareve! The prices are not that bad-between $25 and $30 for a steak, which is not exorbitant for a kosher steakhouse in Midtown. All in all, I highly recommend Wolf & Lamb for anyone in the mood for delectable kosher steaks! 

Posted by Anonymous on 12/13/2005 
Great and even Greater! 
This was my second time going and again i did not leave disappointed! The food was as usual great, only thing that bothered me this time was that it was a drop more crowded than usual and I found myself not just on a date with one but with the four people sitting next to me! Still overall a worthwhile experience! 

Wolf and Lamb 
Just got back from thanksgiving dinner at Wolf and Lamb, and instead of just raving to my friends as usual, decided to actually share it with others . This place is by far the best steakhouse in the city . The food is delicious, from the appetizers to the entrees to the (if you could still find room for - ) desserts. I love the nice warm atmosphere as opposed to the chaotic scene of many other restaurants in the city. The brick walls give a real warm feeling to the place, and the service is also great. Highly recommended! 

Posted by George H. on 10/20/2005 
Great time! 
I recently tried this restaurant on the suggestion of a friend. I was very pleasantly surprised. The food was great and fresh tasting. I had the chicken pastrami wrap and a chicken rumaki. The service was prompt and attentive but without the usual manhattan "attitude". The place has a warm exposed brick ambience and jazzy music. the place was bit noisy but it was a mid week lunch so i guess to be expected. it looks like a mix of high powered execs getting steaks and plain joes stopping in for hot pastrami! happy eats! 

Posted by Anonymous on 09/20/2005 
Wonderful Experience 
Came here with a date in the middle of the week. Very impressed. Excellent food, price and service. Was even more pleased when given complimentary dessert. Would highly recommend. 

Posted by satisfied! on 08/25/2005 
My waitress was fantastic! 
I came here with a few of my friends and the food was amazing. My waitress was so kind and friendly and gave great recommendations. I love this place! 

Posted by jeff on 08/23/2005 
Great Food! 
I came in there with a party of six last week and was happily surprised. I'm used to a lower quality standard in kosher places and this was right up there with the best. The food was tasty and fresh and the portions were insane. i was there with some none kosher friends and they were really happy with the experience. Highly recommended. 

Posted by stuffed and satisfied on 08/14/2005 
I need air! 
I Just ate at Wolf & Lamb and can no longer move! :) seriously speaking. The food was delicious and the portions were humongous. I agree with the reviewer who rates it a "solid" choice! Hearty Apetite! 

Posted by esq on 07/21/2005 
Good Eats 
Bottom line is that the service is solid, burgers are solid, and you should eat everything you order here with their homemade mayo-basil dressing. It's the best topping out there. Meals are reasonably priced, and sides of potatoes and salad leave you stuffed. 

Posted by mo on 07/15/2005 
Good for business lunch 
I have eaten at wolf and lamb at least 20 times with non-jewish clients. I would call it the best and most reasonably priced good food in NYC. Everybody I have taken there has been impressed by the quality and service. 

 

Posted by foodie on 06/26/2005 
Great Food! Friendly Waitress 
I ate there recently and had a great time. The menu has a nice mix of old fashioned steaks and sandwiches as well as some newer updates and the vibe is warm and kinda hip at the same time. They also have live violin and flamenco which I thought was a nice twist! Check it out! p.s. the prices were reasonable considering youre a half block from rockefeller center! Bon Apetit! 

Posted by dani on 06/08/2005 
Ate there many times 
Fine food. Best NY style pastrami!

 

"Hungry as a Wolf"-

A Review of Wolf & Lamb Steakhouse

It is written in Isaiah “The Wolf shall also dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid" (11:6). We understand this allegory as a prophecy representing an era of lasting peace and harmony, which helps explain the owners’ philosophy behind Wolf & Lamb Steakhouses' warm yet sophisticated ambiance and fresh comfort food. The restaurant, which is family owned and operated, serves upscale New American and  traditional foods as well as Old World Kosher Delicatessen favorites. It is best classified as a casual steakhouse. I had the opportunity to sample some of their best dishes at really competitive Manhattan prices on a recent Thursday evening, which by the way is one of the nights they offer fantastic live Jazz.        

 We began by tasting a selection from their starters menu. The honey barbeque chicken drumettes were crunchy and  golden fried to perfection; this dish would be perfect for children and picky eaters alike. We also sampled the Rumaki, which contains grilled chicken wrapped in mesquite barbequed pastrami. The pastrami had a slightly smoky flavor, which housed  moist chicken breast. The Wolf & Lamb Cigars are also worth trying. The seasoned herbed beef is bursting with flavor and wrapped in a light pastry blanket. One dish I was thinking to avoid  but actually really enjoyed was their tongue and seasoned avocado spring rolls served with Dijon ginger dipping sauce. The fresh avocado wrapped around the succulent meat was an innovative way to introduce tongue to the palette (no pun intended).

 Speaking of sauces, Wolf & Lamb offers a nice array of their coveted signature sauces that complement many of their dishes. They include; Creamy Basil Sauce, Rustic Farmhouse Garlic, and a Dijon Ginger sauce. Another exciting thing to remember is that soon everyone can enjoy Wolf & Lamb’s signature sauces since they will be available at your local market. 

 Another appetizer worth mentioning is their Reuben spring roll, which contains corned beef, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing in a light spring roll.

 Their  steakhouse specials are all  served generously with sautéed vegetables in a white wine sauce and choice of potato. Some of their most popular Entree choices include the Bourbon Street Filet in Chef’s Cabernet reduction sauce,  Jack Daniel’s Mushroom Whiskey steak, "Diablo" Devil’s sauce, and the new Cajun Blackened Bayou hand rubbed ribeye cut. The meats are all Rubashkin and are aged on site. The focused effort they put into aging and preparing the steaks really comes through in the exquisite flavor and texture of the meats. All meats are flame grilled per customer preference. 

  If you’re not much of a steak eater, Wolf and Lamb offers some lighter and perhaps healthier options such as a delicious turkey portobello burger served with sautéed vegetables and choice of potato. Two fish dishes that drew attention are  seared salmon picata  in a tomato, caper, and white wine sauce.They also offer a  fresh Tuna steak  encrusted with cracked peppercorns.  
 

Another reason why this place is appropriately named Wolf & Lamb is because the setting of Lunch vs. Dinner varies as much as the nature of a Wolf and Lamb. Lunch tends to be very busy with a high powered corporate crowd while the evening is an ideal place for a romantic dinner date, quiet night out, or a family gathering.  Celebrities, Titans of the financial community,  and Global Political  leaders have all graced  this fine establishment with their presence. Wolf and Lamb has received rave reviews by customers and professional reviewers and is modestly priced compared to other quality kosher steakhouses in the vicinity.  The staff is fast, cordial, and unlike other Manhattan eateries, completely unpretentious. Wolf and Lamb offers catering for corporate affairs, sheva brachot, and all other events. 

 - By Ita Yankovich Jewish Press Newspaper

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