The story
Tucked into 1096 Madison Avenue on the Upper East Side, Lobell’s Butcher Shop is a rare slice of old New York. This family-run operation boasts over 180 years of history and a Michelin recommendation, earning a solid 4.4-star rating. With its no-frills open kitchen in a historic building, the shop lets steakhouse tradition do the talking.
Creator Jack’s Dining Room deemed Lobell’s “legendary,” calling its steak sandwich “the best” in Yankee Stadium. He praised the “top-quality meat” and “simple, perfect seasoning,” capturing the shop’s unpretentious, timeless approach. For a quick, high-quality bite that feels both historic and direct, Lobell’s delivers exactly what it promises.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
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AI summary of what 1 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the steak sandwich at Lobell's Butcher Shop, calling it a hearty, no-frills triumph. The overall vibe is warm, rustic comfort food done right.
“It is so simple, but so incredibly good. The steak is so tender. The seasoning on the outside — they have a little coffee grounds, paprika, brown sugar that gives a little sweetness — and the au jus makes it. It gets a little messy, but like Mr. Lobell says, that's okay. Honestly, with this steak sandwich, messy is a good thing. You really can't come to Yankee Stadium and not get the steak sandwich. This is as iconic as it gets in any MLB stadium in the country.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Lobell's Butcher Shop. Most active: Jack's Dining Room
Lobell's Butcher Shop is a legendary, family-run business with over 180 years of history, serving the best steak sandwich in Yankee Stadium with top-quality meat and a simple, perfect seasoning.
Dishes mentioned
Steak Sandwich
It is so simple, but so incredibly good. The steak is so tender. The seasoning on the outside — they have a little coffee grounds, paprika, brown sugar that gives a little sweetness — and the au jus makes it. It gets a little messy, but like Mr. Lobell says, that's okay. Honestly, with this steak sandwich, messy is a good thing. You really can't come to Yankee Stadium and not get the steak sandwich. This is as iconic as it gets in any MLB stadium in the country.
