The Dynamo Room

If you ever wondered where George Jetson may have dined, we imagine it would've looked a little something like The Dynamo Room. Modern it may be, the steakhouse is quick to hit us with all the nostalgic feels, as the interior design jumps from the atomic age to the space race. The kitchen throws it back too, as Sunday Hospitality’s co-founder, Jaime Young, and head chef/partner Derek Boccagno use the cookery of chef Charles Ranhofer as a guide (yes, the famous Victoria chef who put Delmonico's on the map back in the 19th century). 

The vibe: The Dynamo Room is more up to date than dear ol' dad's steakhouse haunt, with equally handsome dining spaces, the red room and the emerald, larger-than-life portraits on the wall, and a massive Sputnik-style sculpture that dangles near the front. The patio comes to life in the summer months as accordion doors reveal an open-air veranda with lush greenery and lazily spinning fans. You'll find a mix of clientele here, from the suit-jacketed type to those who are coming and going to Madison Square Garden next door.

The food: Eleven cuts of beef grace the menu here, from KC strip steak to 50-day dry-aged ribeye, shareable for two or even three hungry souls. If the number of steaks on the menu intimidates you, fear not. Before an order is placed, servers present a tray of all the prime cuts on a rolling cart, gently walking diners through each marbled, dry-aged portion. Beyond cuts of carne, must-adds to the table include the Smoked Cheddar Souffle that gets even cheesier with a pour of molten cheese and a whole chilled lobster whose plump tail and claw meat come with a delightfully deviled dipping sauce.

The drinks: Blending what's old and new, there are seven classics to sip on, from a dirty martini and a Gibson, or house riffs such as the savory Sunspot Negroni with tomato and hazelnuts and the Tuxedo #4 with gin, hoja santa, mango, and sherry.

Time Out tip: Have tickets to MSG? The restaurant has two separate exits that lead to the door.