Connaughton’s Riverdale Steak House - Steak house in Bronx - 5700 Riverdale Ave, USA

This Irish classic adjoins a huge Irish retail gift store with high-quality Irish merchandise. The food is exquisite. The chocolate cake is by far and away the best in the neighbourhood, and the service is friendly, considerate, and impeccable. The atmosphere is not stuffy. The regulars at the separate bar are gracious and connected, and the local movers and shakers. The typical steakhouse is Jake's in Riverdale. This one is where the old timers go. It is our Cheers in Riverdale.

It really depends on who you get here for service as the weekend staff are indifferent and the weekday staff are phenomenal. Inattentive and untrained as they are on the weekends, you notice a difference in the presentation. Also, refills are only if you disturb them. Instructed to add coulis to the plated cake, they failed. Notice the difference in the photos. Coulis, raspberry or chocolate, is critical to the taste and texture of mousse. It is not decoration. They need to retrain the weekend staff.

Quick turn around on a take out order. Big juicy burger with extra thick cut fries. Really hit the spot when I was super hungry. I've also dined in once at this comfy pub. Large wrap around bar and lots of table seating. Had a big Caesar salad and crab cakes. Food consistently good. Prices reasonable for amount and quality of food. I have a feeling I'll be returning as a regular.

I left hungry and won’t be returning! So I went in to grab a quick lunch with my husband. The food is better at Wendy’s also the quality and portions are better at McDonald’s. I paid 48 dollars for 1 half portion grilled chicken salad and 1 diner quality burger. They don’t have a lunch menu. The bartender asked 4 times how I wanted my burger cooked. They call themselves a steakhouse with those prices they should be ashamed of themselves.

I discovered this gem while on a road trip; needed to stop and wait out rush hour traffic. The place has everything...it's classic old-fashioned with dark wood everywhere...dining room with booths and Tiffany-style light fixtures, a bar with two levels, and a semi-private room with a fireplace. Screens at the bar for sports viewing. Ordered the fried shrimp appetizer with tartar sauce--SO good! Delores at the bar will delight you with her authentic Irish accent and sweet spirit. Stop in!!

Love the old school vibe of the restaurant. Although we when on the 31st & it was packed , the food was delicious! Everything we tasted was good from the beers, drinks, appetizers and steaks. I would highly recommend this place.

Connaughton's is an old world steakhouse favoured by the Riverdale political machine and different from Jake's, the other local steakhouse. I favour the Bavarian chocolate cake, but they run out of it too often. Service on the weekends is spotty. The regular servers during the week are exceptional. The menu could use a refreshing. Still, its crab cakes are wonderful. They need to work on bread for the table. That should be automatic at a steakhouse. One should expect that. Otherwise, a far more friendly steakhouse than Jake's. Price point is similar. Park across the street in the mall lot.

Really good, I had the stuffed sole (with crab). My 1st Irish cider, give me more ! Enjoyable Irish music and great service, thanks Terrence. Best meal I’ve had since visiting the NYC area. Highly recommended. WELL, we liked it so much the first time, we returned the next day! This time French onion soup and shepherds pie, both good. We enjoyed talking to Dolores and Lily, very friendly.....again, this is a good place to eat and visit.