1-1/2 thumbs up. every over-priced steakhouse worth its $40 slab of meat has its own shtick. barclay prime's no exception with its tray of knives offered to diners. (pick the wusthof)
don't be pressured into ordering too much. my companion and i each ordered an appetizer, an entree and shared two sides--way too much food.
much ado has been made of thekobesliders. while good, they were a bit greasy for my taste and it seems a shame to have masked the flavor of the beef with all the toppings.
my filet was excellent as were the side of asparagus and potatoes.
overall, barclay prime is worth at least one visit for the experience, but like all the other high-end steakhouses, the $180 bill for two and the lack of creativity in the dishes leave something to be desired.