Wolfgang's Steakhouse | |
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Restaurant information | |
Established | 2004 |
Owner(s) | Wolfgang Zwiener |
Head chef | Wolfgang Zwiener |
Food type | Steakhouse |
Street address | 4 Park Avenue (flagship location) |
City | New York City |
County | Manhattan |
Country | United States |
Other locations | Multiple locations |
Website | www |
Wolfgang's Steakhouse is an American steakhouse chain whose flagship restaurant is located on Park Avenue in Manhattan, New York City. The restaurant is owned by a former headwaiter at Peter Luger Steak House, Wolfgang Zwiener. Wolfgang's has been frequently ranked as among the top ten steakhouses in New York City. [1] Notable patrons include Jimmy Fallon. The staff has been described as "more efficient than warm" and the atmosphere as "gruff", by Frank Bruni of The New York Times . [2] Patrons are encouraged to tip in $2 bills.
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The restaurant has since expanded with over 34 worldwide locations, including New Jersey, California, Florida and numerous Asian countries, including Japan and South Korea. [5] [6] A branch opened on Duddell Street in Hong Kong in June 2017. [7] A branch in Gateway Mall 2 opened on Araneta City in the Philippines in October 2023. [8]
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