In order to get a full picture of the kitchen’s craft, our party of two ordered a lot of food. More cost-conscious diners might spend less, but here’s how our experiences stacked up (ratings are based on a five-star scale, with five being the best):
Delmonico’s — Two cocktails, one appetizer, two salads, two prime steaks, two sides, one “smother,” one dessert, tax, and tip: $147
Food: ***
Ambiance: ***
Amenities: *****
Value: ****
Red the Steakhouse — Three glasses of wine, one app, one salad, two prime steaks, two sides, one steak sauce, one dessert, tax, and tip: $166
Food: ****
Ambiance: *****
Amenities: ****
Value: *****
XO Prime Steaks — Three glasses of wine, one app, one salad, two prime steaks, two sides, one steak sauce, one dessert, tax, and tip: $197
Food: ****
Ambiance: ****
Amenities: ***
Value: ***
This article appears in Apr 27 – May 3, 2005.