Sparks Steak House

The Sparks Steak House is a steakhouse restaurant located at 210 East 46th Street (between Second Avenue and Third Avenue) in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

History

The restaurant was founded by brothers Pasquale (Pat) and Mike Cetta in 1966. It was originally located at 123 East 18th Street, but moved to its current location in 1977. Pat had a heart attack and died in his apartment on the evening of January 24, 2000.

Gambino crime family boss Paul Castellano and underboss Thomas Bilotti were gunned down near its entrance in 1985. The hit was given under the orders of John Gotti.

Reviews

In 2003, Wine Spectator gave a Restaurant Awards to Sparks Steak House.

In 2004, New York Magazine gave it the award of the Best Places to eat in New York City.

In 2005, New York Magazine – Adam Platt’s – Where to Eat 2005.

In 2005, GQ Magazine votes Sparks Steak House in the top 10 Restaurants That Still Matter.

In 2007, Sparks Steakhouse is voted The Greatest Steakhouse in Manhattan, New York by Yahoo.

Steakhouse

A steakhouse, steak house, or chophouse is a restaurant that specializes in beef steaks and other individual portions of meat, known as chops. Usually, these steaks are made to order and are served with side dishes such as baked potatoes and rolls. Most steakhouses also offer other cuts of meat such as roast prime rib, veal, and often seafood.

Chophouses started in London in the 1690s, and served individual portions of meat, known as chops. The traditional nature of the food served was zealously maintained through the later 19th century despite the new cooking styles from the Continent which were beginning to become fashionable. The houses were normally only open for men.

The steakhouse started in the United States in the late 19th century as a development from traditional inns and bars.

List of steakhouses

Independent restaurants