Sparks Steak House   

I had the worst steak ever that I've had at a New York steakhouse at New York steakhouse prices at Sparks, and I haven't been back since. In 1999, six of us had finished a business meeting and, to soothe any roughened egos, I took my customer, an executive from a major insurance company and his two assistants, the sales representative from my company and the head of the division to lunch at Sparks. We had made reservations at 1:30PM. It was not crowded. I have no idea whether or not the fact that the customer was an African American triggered the horrible service and absolutely inedible steaks, or whether Sparks simply didn't give a damn. But the long, slow, drawn out service ended in cold, tough steaks. I believe that the management and servers were sending a message. I should have taken the hint when they put us way in the back of an empty dining room. I originally thought it was because we were a table of six. A $400 tab, my customer treated the poor food and service with good grace, and I became an outraged customer of Sparks. Sparks had been recommended by my salesman. I had no idea if he had ever been there before, as this was the first time we had taken the newly promoted customer out to lunch at a restaurant within walking distance from the customer's office. Terrible, terrible experience. I haven't been back since.

having litle to do today i read most of the 80+ reviews ahead of my coments. i cannot understand nor beleive how anyone could rate this restaurant asany thing but the best, or equal to the best. whether it is shell fish, fish or beef the place can not be beat