Founded in 2018 in South Africa, the steakhouse began with a passion for creating perfect steak and inspiration drawn from New York City. Today, it specializes in prime-cut steaks and ribs and extends that taste sensation to light meals, seafood, salads, chicken, and famous New York-themed items.
The grills burn, and their passion for great steak will live on through their ever-evolving menu, which regularly comprises the classics and introduces exciting and innovative specialty steaks. While remaining trendy and up-to-date, the traditional favorites remain consistent, holding value through the richness of their traditions.
As long as there are steak lovers to feed in South Africa, The Empire Steak will continue to exist. The outside seating area is drawn from the Central Park theme, with plants and greenery in a spacious outdoor environment. Their sidewalk seating area is inspired by the sidewalk cafe atmosphere of the USA.
Step into their restaurant with hues of yellow, grey, and black with mild gold aesthetics to create a cozy ambiance that draws upon the skyscrapers of NYC. The towering and majestic skyscraper inspires the restaurant, The Empire State Building, carried out in their theme.
Their mission at The Empire Steak is always to exceed guests’ expectations. They strive to be the best in their industry in South Africa and beyond. They strive to innovate and improve continuously. They place the customer experience at the core of all that they do.
Their commitment to premium ingredients, quality, service, signature recipes, and great dining experiences is at the forefront of their business. They believe in mutual respect, humility, integrity, fairness, and responsibility towards their guests, staff, suppliers, and the community in which they exist.
Empire Steak Appetizers
Item
Description
Price (R)
Garlic Roll
Garlic roll topped with melted cheese.
R63
Halloumi Cheese
Fried halloumi served with lemon and a sweet chili sauce.
R98
Crispy Chicken Tender Basket
Moist chicken tender strips served with a peri-mayo dip.
R110
Original Chicken Wings
Jumbo juicy prawns lightly battered and deep fried, tossed in a honey-mayo sauce and garnished with spring onion.
R103
Buffalo Wings
Buffalo-style wings served with a chili sauce.
R116
Dynamite Prawns
Jumbo juicy prawns lightly battered and deep fried, tossed in a honey-mayo sauce, and garnished with spring onion.
R189
Calamari Rings
Lightly grilled in either garlic butter, lemon butter, peri-peri sauce, or deep fried with tartare sauce and served with savory rice.
R116
Chicken Livers
Cooked in spicy peri-peri or lemon flavor.
R98
Crumbed Mushrooms
Served with a tangy tartare dip.
R123
Chilli Cheese Mushrooms
Deep-fried crumbed mushrooms topped with 2-blend cheese and garnished with chopped chilies.
R141
Potato Skins
Fried with melted cheese, topped with bacon bits, and served with sour cream.
Garlic roll covered in melted 2-blend cheese, mince bolognese, and traditional peppers for a taste of Mexico.
R94
Nachos
Tortilla chips topped with 2-blend cheese and salsa and served with guacamole and sour cream.
from R114
Spicy Potato Nachos
Mashed potato infused with coriander and chili pesto, topped with 2-blend cheese.
R128
Mexican Spud
Baked potato filled with mince bolognese and topped with mixed peppers.
R89
Mushroom Spud
Baked potato filled with creamy mushroom sauce and topped with a 2-blend melted cheese.
R89
Empire Steak Salads
Item
Description
Price (R)
Chicken Salad
A fresh green salad topped with chicken pieces and garnished with pecan nuts
R123
French Salad
Crisp salad greens, cocktail tomatoes & cucumbers topped with carrots and onion rings.
R89
Greek Salad
Crisp salad greens topped with Danish feta and calamata olives
R115
Avo And Chicken Salad
Crisp salad greens with cocktail tomatoes, topped with chicken pieces and avo slices
R154
Empire Signature Steaks
Item
Description
Price (R)
Broadway Sizzle Steak (Rump Or Sirloin)
Chargrilled steak stuffed with whole roasted garlic, basted with Empire herb butter, slowly grilled, and served on a hot skillet.
from R261
Broadway Sizzle Steak (Fillet)
Chargrilled steak stuffed with whole roasted garlic, basted with Empire herb butter, slowly grilled, and served on a hot skillet.
from R318
Cheesy Chilli Prawn Fillet (200g)
Prime-cut beef fillet served on a bed of mashed potatoes and topped with grilled prawns and a chili cheese sauce.
R318
Empire Blast (Rump Or Sirloin)
Chargrilled steak stuffed with mozzarella, cheddar cheese, garlic mushrooms, and our famous signature sauce.
from R249
Empire Blast (Fillet)
Chargrilled steak stuffed with mozzarella, cheddar cheese, garlic mushrooms, and our famous signature sauce.
from R286
Empire Ribeye (300g)
Clean-cut bone-out ribeye, grilled to perfection and basted with Empire herb butter.
R257
Jalapeno Steak (Rump Or Sirloin)
Chargrilled steak stuffed with jalapeno peppers.
from R237
Jalapeno Steak (Fillet)
Chargrilled steak stuffed with jalapeno peppers.
from R286
Mushroom Swiss Tower
A giant garlic black mushroom sandwiched between a layered fillet steak, served on a bed of mushroom sauce, and topped with melted mozzarella.
from R286
The New Yorker
Tender fillet slices served with cajun spices and garlic butter.
from R244
Empire Steak Legendary Steaks
Item
Description
Price (R)
The Tomahawk 450g
Prime-cut-bone-in ribeye, basted with Empire herb butter, slowly grilled, and served in a hot skillet.
R373
Texas Roadhouse Steak (Rump Or Sirloin)
Aged steak is rubbed with mixed dry spices to produce a smokey, aromatic flavor and is grilled to perfection.
from R223
Texas Roadhouse Steak (Fillet)
Aged steak is rubbed with mixed dry spices to produce a smokey, aromatic flavor and is grilled to perfection.
from R269
Cheesy Ribeye 300g
Clean-cut bone-out ribeye, grilled to perfection and topped with a homemade cheese sauce.
R269
Dijon Ribeye 300g
Clean-cut bone-out ribeye, grilled to perfection and topped with sliced avo and creamy honey mustard sauce.
R269
Pepper Meltz Fillet
Tender fillet topped with a slice of cheddar cheese and creamy pepper sauce.
from R269
Cheezy Meltz Fillet
Tender fillet – grilled and basted with Empire BBQ sauce – then topped with melted cheddar and creamy mushroom sauce.
from R269
Peppercorn Steak (Rump Or Sirloin)
Perfectly grilled steak basted with Empire herb butter and coasted with freshly crushed black peppercorns.
from R236
Peppercorn Steak (Fillet)
Perfectly grilled steak basted with Empire herb butter and coasted with freshly crushed black peppercorns.
from R274
Empire Steak The Grill Room Menu
Item
Description
Price (R)
Rockefeller Rump
Perfectly selected and aged beef, chargrilled to your preference and basted with Empire BBQ basting.
from R161
Central Park Sirloin
Perfectly selected and aged beef, chargrilled to your preference and basted with Empire BBQ basting.
from R161
Manhattan Fillet
Perfectly selected and aged beef, chargrilled to your preference and basted with Empire BBQ basting.
from R223
Times Square T-Bone
Perfectly selected and aged beef, chargrilled to your preference and basted with Empire BBQ basting.
from R236
Empire Steak Rockefeller Ribs
Item
Description
Price (R)
Beef Ribs
Ribs are served with onion rings and a side of your choice.
from R236
Lamb Ribs
Ribs are served with onion rings and a side of your choice.
from R274
Empire Steak Chef’s Grill
Item
Description
Price (R)
Liberty Lamb Chops
Four pieces of grilled tender lamb loin chops basted with delicious flavored butter and our basting.
R269
Empire Grill Platter
Topped with an egg, two tender lamb loin chops, 100g sirloin steak, and boerewors.
R281
Empire Steak Burgers
Item
Description
Price (R)
Brooklyn Beef Burger
150g Pure homemade beef patty basted with Empire BBQ sauce, served with garnish, three onion rings, and chips.
R107
Cheese Beef Burger
150g Pure homemade beef patty basted with Empire BBQ sauce, served with garnish, three onion rings, and chips.
R119
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Melted cheese grilled with onions, relish, and a creamy mushroom sauce. Served with garnish, three onion rings, and chips.
R132
Jalapeno Beef Burger
Creamy peri-peri sauce served with a slice of cheese and slices of jalapenos. Served with garnish, three onion rings, and chips.
R132
Hawaiian Beef Burger
Served with garnish, three onion rings, and chips.
R137
The Empire Steak Burger
150g Fillet steak served with caramelized onions, sliced cheese and relish. Served with garnish, three onion rings, and chips.
R157
Long Island Lamb Burger
Basted lamb rib burger. Served with garnish, three onion rings, and chips.
R119
BBQ Chicken Burger
Chargrilled BBQ glazed chicken fillet. Served with garnish, three onion rings, and chips.
R99
Mozambican Chicken Cheese Burger
With Portuguese sauce and cheddar cheese slice. Served with garnish, three onion rings, and chips.
R119
Gourmet Wagyu Burger
200g Pure Wagyu patty with caramelized onions, crisp lettuce, rocket, and tomato. Served with garnish, three onion rings, and chips.
R189
Hashbrown Burger
Pure beef patty, deep fried hashbrown, lettuce, tomato 1000 island, and BBQ sauce. Served with garnish, three onion rings, and chips.
R107
Empire Steak Oceans Eleven Menu
Item
Description
Price (R)
Hake Fillet
Battered, deep fried, or grilled with cajun spice, lemon, or garlic butter.
R157
Kingklip
Grilled with either cajun spice, lemon, or garlic butter.
R274
Calamari
Tasty calamari.
R186
Grilled Prawns
9 Grilled king prawns with a sauce of your choice.
R374
Park Avenue Platter
Deep fried or grilled hake, six king prawns, and calamari deep fried or grilled in a sauce of your choice.
R374
Empire Steak Chicken Menu
Item
Description
Price (R)
Empire Buffalo Wings
16 Wings served with two sauces and chips.
R211
Creamy Mushroom Chicken
Grilled chicken breast fillet, served on mashed potato with a luxurious mushroom sauce and melted cheese. Served with onion rings and your choice of side.
R225
Grilled Chicken Fillet
Grilled chicken topped with sauce and served onion rings and a side of your choice.
R174
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Crumbed chicken fillet stuffed with macon, peppadews, and cheese – deep fried and topped with a sauce. Served with onion rings and a side of your choice.
R211
Half Chicken
Half a flame-grilled chicken basted in lemon & herb or peri-peri and served with onion rings and a side of your choice.
R149
Chicken Schnitzel
Crumbed chicken fillet, grilled and topped with cheddar cheese and mushroom sauce.
R211
Empire Steak Pasta
Item
Description
Price (R)
Chicken Pasta
Penne pasta is served with tender chicken, button mushrooms, carrots, broccoli, and mixed peppers topped with parmesan cheese.
R149
Vegetarian Pasta
Penne pasta served with button mushrooms, carrots, broccoli and mixed peppers topped with parmesan cheese.
R132
Prawn Linguine
Linguine pasta cooked al dente in a creamy white sauce with button mushrooms, parmesan cheese, and deshelled prawns on a skewer.
R182
Empire Steak All Around the World Menu
Item
Description
Price (R)
Lamb Bunny
Served with salsa, pappadum, curry leaves, and a potato samoosa.
R174
Butter Chicken Bunny
Served with salsa, pappadum, curry leaves, and a potato samoosa.
R150
Veg Stir Fry & Rice
Mushrooms, pecan nuts, red peppers, onions, and carrots are gently stir-fried to bring out their natural goodness.
R155
Empire Steak Light Meals
Item
Description
Price (R)
Philly Steak Roll
Thinly sliced steak strips with melted cheese and caramelized onion served in a fresh roll.
R119
Vegetarian Fajita
A tortilla wrap with julienne peppers and crispy lettuce, topped with cheese and fresh guacamole on the side.
R125
Chicken Fajita
A tortilla wrap with grilled chicken cubes, julienne peppers, and crispy lettuce, topped with cheese and fresh guacamole.
R144
911 Steak Sandwich
R105
Empire Combos
Item
Description
Price (R)
Rib & Steak Combo
400g of beef or lamb ribs with a 100g fillet steak.
R311
Steak & Chops Combo
100g Sirloin steak with two grilled lamb loin chops.
R273
Steak & Prawn Combo
100g Sirloin steak and four king prawns grilled with lemon butter/garlic butter or peri-peri sauce.
R273
Steak & Hake Combo
100g Sirloin steak and a hake fillet deep fried or grilled.
R269
Chicken & Prawn Combo
Half a baby chicken grilled with peri-peri, BBQ, or spice Mozambican sauce and four king prawns grilled with lemon butter/garlic butter or peri-peri sauce.
R299
Chicken & Rib Combo
Half a baby chicken grilled with peri-peri, BBQ, or spice Mozambican sauce, and 400g beef or lamb ribs.
R312
Buffalo Wings & Rib Combo
6 Chicken wings with 400g beef or lamb ribs.
R311
Chops & Rib Combo
400g beef or lamb ribs with two grilled lamb loin chops.
R311
Hake & Prawn Combo
Deep fried or grilled hake fillet and four king prawns grilled with lemon butter, garlic, or peri-peri sauce.
R299
Empire Steak Downtown Desserts
Item
Price (R)
Dinges Waffle (Half Portion)
from R64
New York Baked Cheesecake
R89
Malva Pudding
R89
Strawberry Cheesecake
R89
Chocolate Volcano
R89
Ice Cream – Vanilla flavour
R62
Ice Cream With Bar One Sauce – Topped with Ferrero Rocher
R74
Empire Cake Selection (Bar One)
R89
Dinges Waffle (Full Portion)
from R99
Dinges Turtle Waffle – Nutella, walnuts, and drizzled toffee sauce.
from R78
Empire Steak Cold Beverages
Item
Price (R)
Water
from R32
Tizers
R44
Passion Fruit & Lemonade
R42
Cola Tonic & Lemonade
R40
Fruit Juice
R38
Soft Drink Cans
R32
Lipton Ice Tea
R35
Milkshakes
from R49
Mocktails
R62
Empire Steak Warm Beverages
Item
Price (R)
Tea
R30
Filter Coffee
R34
Decaf Coffee
R34
Cappuccino
R37
Espresso Single shot
R30
Cafe Latte
R42
Flavored Latte
R52
Milo
R43
Hot Chocolate
R43
Empire Steak Upper East Sides Menu
Item
Price (R)
Mac & Cheese
R45
Creamed Spinach & Feta Cheese
R45
Savoury Rice
R45
Creamed Spinach and sauteed Carrots
R45
Onion Rings
R45
French Fries
R45
Empire Steak Kiddies Breakfast Menu
Item
Description
Price (R)
Kids Central Park Breakfast
One egg, a chicken Vienna, two slices of toast, and fries.
R57
Empire Steak Kiddies Burgers
Item
Description
Price (R)
Kids Beef Burger & Fries
100g pure beef patty, served with fries.
R71
Kids Chicky Burger & Fries
100g chicken fillet, served with fries.
R67
Kids Cheese Burger
100g pure beef patty with sliced cheese, served with fries.
R76
Chicky Cheese Burger
100g chicken fillet with sliced cheese, served with fries.
R71
Empire Steak Kiddies Sarmies
Item
Price (R)
Kids Chicken & Mayo Sammie With Fries
R67
Kids Grilled Cheese & Tomato Sammie With Fries
R59
Empire Steak The Big Stuff Menu
Item
Price (R)
Kiddies Margherita Pizza
R69
Kiddies Chicken Pizza
R77
Kids Fillet Steak – 100g tender fillet steak, served with fries.
R89
Kids Ribs – 200g Portion of sticky beef ribs, served with fries.
R96
Kids Chicken Nuggets & Fries
R72
Kids Fish Fingers & Fries
R62
Corn Dog & Fries – Two battered viennas deep fried, served with fries.
R71
Kids Mac & Cheese
R64
Kids Spaghetti Bolognaise
R74
Empire Steak Kiddies Treat Corner
Item
Description
Price (R)
Kids Banana Waffle
Golden waffle with sliced banana and ice cream.
R49
Kids Choc Sauce Waffle
Golden waffle with ice cream and chocolate sauce.
R45
Kids Candy Crush Waffle
Golden waffles with jelly tots, smarties, and ice cream.
