Wolf & Lamb Steakhouse — Restaurant in New York

I coordinated a dinner for primarily non-Kosher crowd and everyone really enjoyed. was primarily in touch with Mendy and also planned the menu with Zalman (the owner). There are large windows overlooking the street which bring in nice light, a couch that lines approximately 15-20 feet of the wall and ceiling to floor dividers that divide the rest of the second floor and the room. While there was no door, with the music, we felt comfortable enough to discuss sensitive topics.

Overall: Everyone enjoyed the food and were impressed by the general setting and atmosphere. Music was nice and room temperature was comfortable. Service was amazing. Pricing is expensive but this is prime midtown and rent is not cheap.

Service: impeccable. I believe that we were assigned three waiters. Anything we wanted was provided, as it should be, and the waiters were fast and happy to do so. I was very specific in my setup instruction and Mendy sent me pictures prior to the start of the event to ensure that the table arrangement was optimal. I opted for a bunch of tables in a rectangle which worked out great. Glasses were refilled in a timely manner without having to be asked and the waiters cleaned in between courses and gently asked people if they wanted more wine. As instructed they kept the wine and food flowing. When I told them to clear the appetizers in ten minutes but then five minutes later changed my mind they were happy to accommodate.

Space: see above; clean and neat. Napkins and china was clean and unchipped. Glasses were clean and nice. Plenty of light and room for food with more room to sit and chat on the side. Washing station on second floor with tin foil pre wrapped bread which I thought was unique. I added asterisks** next to must try dishes.

Cost: About $3,100 before tax and tip. Includes $500 for private room.

Food: Beef bolognese**: 9.8/10 meat was flavorful tomato sauce had just the right amount of acidity (no sweetness thankfully). Noodles were high quality. A must have.

Sliders**: 9.9/10 we ordered the lamb beef and pulled beef all of which were devoured. They come with sauces. The lamb burger (the only one I tried was possibly the best burger I had. Small caramelized onions on top melt on your mouth flavor. Very strong appetizer. Suggest you order all three. Each type (beef and lamb) come with three sliders).

Meatballs: 8.9/10 very delicious. No spaghetti.

Meat pizza: 8.4/10 but likely higher as I had a piece after the party finished. Kale and pulled beef toppings were a hit.

Short rib gnocchi: I did not try it so will not rate it but was told that the meat was amazing.

Caesar and seasonal salads: I did not try but people enjoyed. Will not rate on this basis.

Lamb chops**: 9.9/10. Highly recommended! Easily the best meat. Soft juicy tender and people devoured these. Comes with three and sauces.

Tomahawk for two: 7.4/10. Nicely presented and cut on board. I thought it was fine but thought that the meat could have been more flavorful and soft. However: People loved it and the two tomahawks we ordered were devoured. Paid for extra large steak sauces which I don’t think were brought out.

Hanger steak: 2/10. Others loved it so maybe this particular cut did not do it for just me. Thought it lacked flavor and the thinness of the cut got to me but that’s standard so maybe it’s same thing.

Salmon: 7.9/10. Cooked perfectly and one described it as the best she’s ever tried.

Bronzino: I did not try but people really liked it.

Lemon tart**: 9.7/10 made in house and perfectly delicious. Paired perfectly with tea or coffee.

Lava cake: I did not try but people loved. Made in house.

Babka bites**: 8.4/10 fried small pieces of babka with lots of chocolate. Made outside but fried and baked in house.

Fruit: People liked. Two huge platters were $120 which is fair.

Wine and drink: people enjoyed the wine. Slightly weak selection of reds...

Really good restaurant and casual, which I like. My family and I were in town and wanted a good Kosher steakhouse. My kids loved it and so did my wife and I. The service is quick, the food tasty and fairly priced...for a kosher place.

Not a ton of ambiance and I didn't like the way the employee's bags were filling up a wall by the restrooms. The curtain covering the refrigerated drinks also was a bit tacky, but these are smaller issues. I like the "backstage" items to stay backstage and allow me the experience of being in the restaurant, but really no biggie.

We went twice in 8 days and we'd strongly recommend the veal or beef hamburgers (though they tend to overcook them more than you ask them too, but not so badly as to ruin them) and the rumaki. The veal chop was too fatty, but the sliders were great. The kids loved the small bottles of soda and the fact that you can order a hotdog (not on the menu) to keep the cost down.

One word of advice: They tend to like the same sauce (a chipotle BBQ sauce) for a few of their dishes and it was completely different the two times we went. The first time it had a hint of kick and was awesome. The second time it was REALLY spicy and really took away from the dish. I'd recommend that you ask to taste it before the meal because while I love spice, it overpowered the main ingredients in the dish.

Bottom line: Great food, nice atmosphere and...

Mixed Experience

I recently visited this establishment on an early Saturday evening when they introduced live saxophone music. The saxophonist named Glebe was truly amazing, and his performance added a fantastic touch to the overall ambiance. The food served was delicious, and the bartender provided excellent service throughout the evening. However, I was disappointed with the service provided by one particular waitress.

While the saxophone music and overall atmosphere were enjoyable, my experience was marred by the lackluster service from the waitress. Sadly, she left me hanging for no apparent reason, despite my patiently waiting for over 15 minutes. It was quite frustrating to receive such poor service, especially when everything else was going well.

I hope that management takes note of this review and addresses the issue with this particular waitress. It would be great if they could improve their service quality and ensure that future patrons do not encounter the same problem. In a customer-oriented business, friendly and attentive service is crucial in creating a positive dining experience.

Aside from this one negative aspect, I still appreciated the talented saxophonist and the lovely food. Overall, it was a mixed experience, and while I hope to visit again for the great entertainment and food, I sincerely hope not to encounter the same waitress...