The Dynamo Room

Restaurant Groupie

8 months ago

This is your new modern steakhouse. Set back from the street right next to MSG / Penn, stepping into the dining room, bar or open air terrace transports you out of the hustle and bustle of the city. From the team that brought you Sunday in Brooklyn, Rule of Thirds and Chelsea Café, Chefs Derek and Jaime are really turning out tasty fun dishes while still covering all the bases for traditional steakhouse. The raw bar chilled lobster is beautifully plated with bite size sections separated by different sliced pickles, as is the Sicilian crudo trio of fish sliced thin like a composed terrine. Everything was quite delicious but the standouts at the start (for me) were the Saturn tiki cocktail with makrut lime, the Galaxy Surf Club kalamata gin martini meets bubbly libation, Parker House rolls with garlic butter, deviled lobster cocktail style, garlicky clam and leek toast, perfectly seasoned BBQ bone marrow, and caviar spaghetti with pancetta and mimolette cheese. There's a variety of steak cuts to choose from which are wheeled on a cart to your tableside at the start of your meal with subsequent education from your server. The Shawn's Deckle cut was our absolute favorite, the highly marbled tender ribeye cap full of beefy flavor. We also had the 50-day dry-aged ribeye for two and a happy accident of a filet mignon (a cut I never order) cooked to perfection sitting in a BBQ beurre blanc sauce, topped with crispy onion rings and finished with a creamy Oscar crab sauce - the combination was phenomenal. The sides and sauces were on point as well - we loved the hash browns and creamed spinach. We ordered the au jus, herbaceous Dynamo sauce and horseradish cream, but the aforementioned sauce extravaganza on the filet was likely my favorite. Desserts consisted of impressive carrot and chocolate cake layered high, and a refreshing seasonal housemade sorbet of strawberry and ginger.

Brian Giambalvo

7 months ago

Dining out in the Penn District is once again classy. Dynamo Room exceeded our expectations with both top-notch service and absolutely delicious food. The bone marrow was bountiful and the burger was easy a top-ten quality here in the city. Seating out on the terrace is a must. And did I mention the burger? 🤌🏼

Jake Snead

3 months ago

My girlfriend and I had an incredible experience here. From start to finish, the hospitality really stood out — even the GM followed up after our reservation, which you rarely see and says a lot about the level of care. The service was excellent, and the entire staff was friendly, professional, and welcoming. The food was outstanding. The Caesar salad was honestly the best I’ve ever had, and we shared the porterhouse and beef fat fries — both were phenomenal. I recently moved from Chicago, and the porterhouse here easily holds its own against some of the best steakhouses I’ve had. We’ll definitely be back and can’t recommend this place enough.

Ricky Pesek

3 months ago

The Dynamo Room offers a unique New York City dining experience. I was able to be served at the bar and at a booth table. Both servers were polite and had extensive knowledge about the menu options and drinks. The ambiance of the restaurant gave an old New York feel. Overall my experience was great and I cannot wait to come back again and dine at the Dynamo Room!

Megan Keppler

Edited 3 months ago

Great spot before a heading to MSG. Staff was great and the food was delicious- we loved the crab cake. Heads up the swordfish was surprisingly very spicy!

Bryson G

2 months ago

Perfection! Incredible spot, incredible food, incredible service. The ambience is very modern 80s themed, service is very consistent and on and the food curated with some great flavors will definitely be back and if you’re in town will definitely recommend!

CS

8 months ago

Stopped by The Dynamo Room before heading to MSG, and it was such a great find. The interior is stunning—modern, stylish, and spacious. The bar area and outdoor lounge give off serious vacation vibes, while the dining room feels open and relaxed, with plenty of space between tables. I’ve heard their happy hour is offered daily, and I’m definitely coming back to check that out! The food was delicious. The shrimp cocktail was fresh and meaty—only three shrimp, but high quality. I had the salmon, which was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and light. My friend ordered the French dip sandwich, which looked amazing and came as generous portion with fries. We also had dirty martinis, and they were made to perfection. Service started off strong—our order was taken quickly and a few different staff members checked in early on. However, once the food and drinks arrived, the follow-up disappeared. We had to wait to order another round after our meal since no one came back to the table. That said, the overall experience was still fantastic. Great location if you’re heading to MSG or passing through Penn, and the ambiance alone is reason to return. Looking forward to going back soon!

Paul

6 months ago

The Dynamo room is the perfect spot for a meal before an event at the Garden. We had The Parker house rolls an Tuna tartare to start a great way to begin the meal. The drenched Dynamo burger followed cooked perfectly and is a very good addition to the NYC burger scene. The fries and rings were solid as well. The restaurant is beautiful and Being right next to the Garden and Penn Station downstairs it couldn't be more convenient

Ana K. Maceda

3 months ago

My man took me here to celebrate our engagement and everything was perfect. The food was incredible and our server Alejandra went above and beyond to make us feel special. Such a beautiful experience 🥹 The attention, the kindness, and the experience were unforgettable. Highly recommend!!!

Thomas Lo

3 months ago

Fantastic dining experience all around! Outstanding food made with the best ingredients and world class technique. Gracious hospitality and service. Highly recommended. Chef Derek puts together the best dishes made with love and passion!