Old-school steakhouseMidtown$$$$
Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse
A Midtown steakhouse serving steaks and whiskey since 1934.
#26 in Date night
Insider tip
Start with the corn cakes from the bread basket, then a steak. Happy hour runs 4-6 PM Monday to Saturday ($3 select beers, $6 wine, $9 classic cocktails); Sundays close early at 8.
Happy hour
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 4 PM–6 PM$3 select beers, $6 select wine, $9 classic cocktails source
Find it
- Website
- jimmykellys.com
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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