[Chimp]

Craft is far, far superior to Delmonico's in pretty much every way. It's not close. FWIW, I was first in my class at culinary school and spend an ungodly amount dining out....so I have some basis for my snobby opinions.

1. quality of meat. This should be the #1 consideration when deciding b/w anysteakhouse. Craftsteak has a wide selection of types of beef for you to choose from (grass-fed, corn-fed, kobe) and dry ages them for up to five weeks (depending on cut). Their bone-in ribeye for two was pretty much the best thing I've ever eaten. Del.'s steaks are dry-aged and prime too, but I was just more impressed with the quality at Craft.

2. atmosphere: I prefer Craft here again. It's got a warmer feel with lots of natural wood tones and cozy private booths. Delmonico's is too bright for my taste and feels antiseptic and crowded.

3. execution: I've only been to Craftsteak twice and Delmonico's once, but Craftsteak cooked my steaks perfectly both times and the sides were well-made. Del. overcooked my steak slightly and the veggie side I got there was overcooked to the point of being disugusting.

4. service: about the same

5. originality/choice of menu: it's a steakhouse, so neither place is particularly innovative. Craft is better to me because it did some little things better than Del. For instance, Del. served a tomato salad when it was not tomato season - a big sign of a restaurant mailing it in. Craftsteak seemed to have a much more seasonal menu when it came to sides. Also, I'm a marrow freak, and I liked how Craftsteak served roasted marrow bones as a side with one of my steaks.

You'll have a good steak at both places, but overall, Craftsteak is just at a higher level.