Wolfgang's Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener

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Wolfgang's Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener – BGC, Manila | American Steakhouse

The Man Behind the Name

Wolfgang Zwiener spent over four decades refining his craft before putting his name above the door. Today, twenty-one steakhouses worldwide carry that name, and the one at One Bonifacio High Street in BGC brings the full New York experience to Manila. Zwiener personally hand-selects every side of beef served across his restaurants, insisting on USDA Prime Black Angus for its flavor and texture — a standard that has made this American steakhouse one of the most recognized in the world.

The Steak, Start to Finish

The process is deliberate and unhurried. Beef is dry-aged on premise, then carved to order by an in-house butcher into the cuts the restaurant is known for: the signature Porterhouse, Prime New York Sirloin, Rib Eye, and Filet Mignon. Each arrives sizzling hot with a perfectly caramelized crust — meltingly tender, deeply juicy. Beyond the steaks, the menu extends to sashimi-grade tuna, fresh Norwegian salmon, Maine lobsters, and a Seafood Platter. Classic sides like Creamed Spinach, German Potatoes, and Lobster Mac & Cheese round out the table, while appetizers — Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell, Shrimp and Lobster Cocktails, Sizzling Canadian Bacon — set the tone from the first course.

Old-World Atmosphere in BGC

The BGC location mirrors the design language of the original New York venues: a long mahogany solid wood bar stocked with whiskeys, cognacs and spirits, wooden planked floors, wood wainscoting, alabaster chandeliers, and a mosaic tile ceiling that echoes the Gustavino tile of the first location. Grand booths anchor the main dining room, which houses the restaurant's award-winning wine cellar — recognized with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. The private dining room accommodates up to twelve guests, suited for business dinners or celebrations.

A Complete Dining Experience

Lunch brings its own menu, including a Classic Wolfgang Burger, Medallions of Filet Mignon Aux Poivre, and lighter options alongside the full American steakhouse repertoire. Desserts stay true to the New York roots: a proper New York-Style Cheesecake, Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Mousse Cake, and Apple Strudel. The bar program adds cocktails like the Downtown Manila and Espresso Martini to a beverage list that includes a dedicated Whisky Room selection at select locations.