NY steakhouse recommendations, anyone?

So, during my past theater trips, it's become somewhat a tradition for me to eat at a steakhouse after a matinee performance. Don't ask why, or how it started.

In recent years, I have mainly stuck to two of my favorites - Ruth's Chris (which is right next to the hotel I always stay at, The Michelangelo on 51st street), and Keen's. But, on one of my upcoming trips in June and November, I would be interested in trying something different.

So, any recommendations on a great place to grab a steak after a show? Keep in mind, I would have an evening performance later that night, so I don't want to go too far from the theaters. But, if it's easy to get to, I would be willing to travel to get a great meal.

In particular, has anyone eaten at the Club A Steakhouse on E 58th? It's pretty well-rated on Trip Adviser, but wanted to know if anyone here had any personal experiences.

Thank you in advance for any help or recommendations.

Peter Luger is the best steakhouse in the country, enjoy!

My favorite is The Bull & Bear Steakhouse at The Waldorf Astoria. It's fantastic!

http://www.bullandbearsteakhouse.com

My favorite is Candle Cafe West. They have a nice Chimichurri Portobello Steak that I've had a few times...
Candle menu

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I like SMITH & WOLLENSKY: 49th Street & Third Avenue. Food is excellent but horrible acoustics. I think it may be the noisiest restaurant in NYC.

Here are the best spots according to the Zagat guide. Peter Luger is always number one, which makes perfect sense to me. I love the term "schlep out to Brooklyn", like it's a million miles away. LOL.

http://blog.zagat.com/2012/05/12-best-steakhouses-in-new-york.html

Updated On: 3/27/14 at 03:21 PM

What is the steakhouse near to the Gershwin theater, with the actual steaks hanging in the window?

Anyone remember Tad's Steaks? EWWW!!!

Haha, I remember watching the steaks in Tad's on a conveyor belt, with butter melting on top of the meat. I never could understand why you need butter on there, but it's pretty popular. I think there might still be a Tad's here.

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Peter Luger is in Brooklyn, which is a fairly long cab ride from midtown where I usually stay. We also had to wait a good while to get a table. I thought the steak was good, but I also prefer Ruth's Chris, which is in midtown, although the interior of that restaurant is beginning to look a little run down.

Gallaghers has reopened

Gallaghers closed?????????!!!!

Damn. Damn, damn, damn. Wish I'd known so I could have gone one more time...

Absolutely the Palm. One in the theater district, two on the east side 2nd ave/45th St and one downtown in the Tribeca area.