Blair's On Hudson

An unsuspecting place with amazing food! We've been eating here for a while. During the days of Covid shutdowns we found their daily dinner specials that include food and drink. Whether you take away or eat in, the steaks are always cooked to perfection!! Can't go wrong with either the steak frites or the classic fan fav Guinness fillet - always fall apart amazing. They do tend to close a little earlier than other places, but our group of 4 were finishing desert about 30 minutes past closing on a Saturday night and we didn't feel rushed out or anything.

The food was a 5. The ambiance was a 3. So the review levels out at a 4. The Guinness filet was terrific and I get why it's the standout dish. So totally get that. But the whole feel of this restaurant from the outside is this great neighborhood bistro. And there is a bar, but no bartender on the night. Also, as some have mentioned the restaurant is done in an asian decor. Like someone bought a Japanese sushi place and just didn't redo the walls. And they use enclosed booths, which I'm thinking was done for COVID, but it gives it a real closed off feeling and seems out of place as the booths aren't connected to the walls. Again, the food was terrific and I'd totally get takeout, but I thought the interior choices were odd.

One of the best steaks and fries (smoked!) in the city, not afraid to take risks with their dishes. The owner/operators there are very friendly, make a good drink, and have a fun habit of playing old The Office episodes on loop behind the bar. Also take public health very seriously, good place to eat and feel safe. Comply with the mask mandate, which is sadly rare in this area of the city.