Bull & Bear Steakhouse
(Now Closed)Steakhouse and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Midtown East, New York
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- Waldorf Astoria Hotels & ResortsOctober 9, 2013Opened in 1931, Bull & Bear Prime Steakhouse is a favorite gathering place for Manhattan's Financial and Wall Street elite. Enjoy a perfect steak and view the magnificent bronze statues behind the bar
Esquire UKJanuary 8, 2013Be sure to also make a reservation at the adjoining steakhouse: Esquire suggests the Kobe Wagyu rib-eye steak dry aged 60 days for $95, with a Waldorf salad for $17
Nate SDecember 8, 2014Perfect spot to drop the corporate card and talk about business-y stuff in a business meeting. Drinks are perfectly crafted but at $21 a pop, the bill will add up quickly.
New York PostAugust 25, 2014The atmospheric Waldorf-Astoria classic is the city’s only good restaurant run by a large hotel’s food and beverage operation. Stick with steak, avoid “ocean” choices and you’ll be fine. Read more
Theodore KimJanuary 9, 2016The wedge salad is excellent here. Lots of trimmings and thick bacon. A good way to start off your prime steakhouse meal.
Buford BarnesMay 29, 2012Established 1931 as hotel bar to the relocated Waldorf=Astoria and meant to cater to Wall Street businessmen. Remodeled in 1960 as a steakhouse, but retains clubby, old-school ambience.
Kyle BunchAugust 25, 2014Whatever you do, don't make the mistake that I did: if you get the prime rib, ask for it at least medium...or be prepared to destroy the world through methane poisoning.
Rosie LeeOctober 13, 2014Bulldog Gin joins this luscious steakhouse! Enjoy the British 75 cocktail here!!
Daniel LeflerMay 28, 2016The Waldorf Salad...I'll have to admit I was a bit surprised at what the actual salad was, considering everyone has a "Waldorf Salad."
@juliefogg FoggMay 28, 2015If you check in, ask if they have coupons for drinks. $80 worth of booze for $40.
Harvey SimmonsMay 3, 2012A classy place for the classy crowd, grab a drink and close your eyes when signing the bill.
Some of the bartenders have been here for decades.. that tells you something!
Grab the corner table overlooking Lexington Ave and watch the world go by!
Cole KennedyApril 4, 2015Might as well be at a Capital Grille somewhere in the Midwest. Nothing particularly special about this place.
Ask for Tom he is the best bartender in the world and makes a killer martini!
Steve DuboisNovember 5, 2011Love this place! Saw Steve Martin, Kevin Kline and Beyonce while dining here..
Rodrigo Reyes RestrepoAugust 1, 2014The WORST brownie I've ever tried. If you are a serious chocolate lover like me, don't waste your time tasting this.
Valentin S.February 15, 2013Это конечно же старая Америка! Все на должном уровне: и кухня, и обслуживание, но ранее 60-летнего рубежа вам здесь будет не уютно)). Но для интересующихся историей этой прекрасной страны - оно самое!
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One of the most historic and well-recognized bars in New York City, Bull & Bear is the quintessential New York Steakhouse inside the Waldorf Astoria.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
(212) 872-1275
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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Mollie Kaufman - 8.5
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James Tsai - 8.6
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