Keens Steakhouse, one of the oldest restaurants in New York City, has been sold to a Texas-based restaurant group. Tilman Fertitta, the billionaire owner of the Houston Rockets and CEO of Landry’s hospitality, reportedly bought the Midtown chophouse and ...

Tilman Fertitta has purchased Keens Steakhouse, an iconic New York City restaurant that traces its roots to the 1880s and is famous for its mutton chops and slate of high-profile diners that have included the late Anthony Bourdain.

Landry's CEO has purchased 72 West 36th Street for $30 million and will take over operation of the famous Keens Steakhouse.

The icon is now in the hands of a billionaire with ownership stakes in the Corner Store, Catch, and Rainforest Cafe

Now known as Keens Steakhouse — famous for its mutton chop and list of loyal diners over the years, including the late Anthony Bourdain — the restaurant became an independent chophouse in 1885 under the ownership of Albert Keen.