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Keens Steakhouse
Founded in 1885, this Midtown chop house is known for its mutton chop and a ceiling hung with tens of thousands of old clay pipes.
At a glance
- Type
- Historic steak and chop house
- Area
- Midtown / Garment District, New York, United States
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Opening
- Open daily
- Official site
- keens.com
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Pub room
- Private dining rooms
- Historic interior
Why we recommend it
Keens has been in business since 1885, and its dark wood dining rooms near Herald Square feel steeped in old New York. Tens of thousands of long clay churchwarden pipes, once stored here by regulars, hang from the ceilings, and the walls are crowded with theatrical memorabilia.
The signature order is the mutton chop, a substantial saddle cut of lamb, though the dry-aged steaks and prime rib are also popular. The pub room is a good option for a less formal meal. It is open for lunch and dinner on weekdays and for dinner only at weekends, and it is a short walk from Penn Station and Herald Square.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Keens Steakhouse FAQs
What is Keens famous for?
Its mutton chop and the clay pipe collection hanging from its ceilings.
Is Keens open for lunch?
On weekdays from 11:45am; at weekends it opens for dinner from 5pm.