When Golden Steer opened its doors at One Fifth Avenue in January 2026, it marked the biggest gamble in the 68-year history of the legendary Las Vegas steakhouse. The restaurant, which has hosted everyone from Frank Sinatra to Elvis Presley, is now bringing its retro Vegas glamour to New York City.
The iconic steakhouse is run by Amanda Signorelli, daughter of Las Vegas developer Dr. Michael Signorelli, and her husband, entrepreneur Nick McMillan. Together, they've painstakingly recreated the magic of the original while adding touches that pay homage to the storied history of the One Fifth Avenue space.
"We wanted this to feel like it was always here," explains McMillan, noting their dedication to authenticity extended to insisting on mounted speakers since they wouldn't have been built into designs in the 1970s.
The dining room is pure arch steakhouse: red-leather booths, scarlet napkins fan-folded on white tablecloths, and a custom black-and-red carpet designed to match historical photos of the original restaurant. Adding artistic weight, Sinatra's famous proto-selfie hangs on one wall alongside a portrait of William Burroughs by Robert Mapplethorpe.
The menu from executive chef Brendan Scott honors Golden Steer classics, including a 16-inch section of marrow bone, bloody bull-oyster shooters, table-side Caesar salad, and a 12-ounce filet described as "the aristocrat of tenderness." New York-specific additions include steer sausage with lentils.
Two private dining rooms add to the mystique: The Showgirl Room features an original sequined headdress from the Nevada State Museum, while the Mob Room displays photographs of famous Vegas figures including Tony "the Ant" Spilotro.
"Golden Steer has just been everybody else's story and we've let it absorb that," says Signorelli. While the original took nearly 20 years before its first booths were named for famous patrons, Signorelli is confident that New York tradition will follow. "That's absolutely the goal."