Empire Steak House on 54th Street showcases modern decor in a classy but trendy atmosphere. The all-white, 50-foot marble bar and sprawling dining room provide an air of sophistication. Empire is acclaimed for its dry-aged porterhouse for two, and the rest of the vast menu features a wide range of fresh seafood including 4- to 5-pound lobsters, Chilean sea bass, salmon, yellow fin tuna and towering seafood platters. The eatery offers a highly selective wine list with many sought-after California vintages.