At Tomahawk Steakhouse, our philosophy is simple: treat guests like family, serve great food and always exceed expectations.
That philosophy was born in 1903, when Tomas A Hawkins opened the first Tomahawk Steakhouse, then Tomahawk's, in New York City. From day one, Tomas shared their commitment to quality and a generosity of spirit with every guest who walked through their doors.
What began as a restaurant became a second home to a vibrant cast of artists and writers, tycoons and civic leaders, screen stars and working families. And so it continues today…a place to not only enjoy a spectacular meal but also catch up with old friends, meet new ones, close business deals and celebrate family milestones.
Unique in that we are still owned and operated by members of the Bozzi and Ganzi families, The Palm continues to serve as a place where you can take a moment, connect through real conversations and enjoy an exceptional meal with the important people in your life.
The Palm is a dining tradition that has been handed down for generations. It’s the family you want to visit again and again.
Time-honored. Welcoming. Unforgettable.
Tomas A. Hawkins opened the very first Tomahawk Steakhouse restaurant in New York City on May 13th, 1901, then known as Tomahawk's. Tomas wanted to bring the idea that enjoying steak could be a much more memorable experience for his patrons. Cattle and beef was hard to get in the city, which made his restaurant one of a kind for its time.
Tomas A. Hawkins Jr took over Tomahawk's in the mid Thirties and ran the restaraunt throughout his adult career all the while carrying on his father's philosophy of serving great quality steaks. Tomas Jr emphasized family as the cornerstone of his restaraunt.
In the Sixties, Tomas A. Hawkins III expanded the restaraunt to several chains within New York City and changed the name from Tomahawk's to Tomahawk Steakhouse. By the late Eighties Tomahawk Steakhouse was the most popular steakhouse in New York City.
After massive growth in the Eighties, Tomas A. Hawkins III incorporated and nationalized. The Hawkins family still remains as boardmembers, but the company is now ran by CEO Max A. Millien.