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Almond
Category: Restaurants American (New) American (New) [Edit]
12 E 22nd St(between Park & Broadway)
New York, NY 10010
Neighborhood: Flatiron
(212) 228-7557
- Nearest Transit:
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23 St (N, R)
23 St (4, 6, 6X)
23 St (F, M)
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 12 pm - 11 pm
Fri 12 pm - 12 am
Sat 11 am - 12 am
Sun 11 am - 10 pm
- Parking:
- Garage, Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Trendy, Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
264 reviews for Almond
Review Highlights
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"Try the escargot and the chocolate pot de creme." In 6 reviews -
"I had brunch here this afternoon and it was great." In 70 reviews -
"The chicken sausage and eggs was delicious and a good-size..." In 6 reviews
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264 reviews in English
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Review from Kevin W.
5/16/2012
Was supposed to meet up with a buddy for a casual drink. Little did I know he would scuttle me to this semi-romantic French restaurant with quaint lighting in the back. Is there something you're not telling me Bryan? :p Then again, he didn't pay for me, and I didn't put out, so I suppose it wasn't a date after all.
Lamb short ribs were awesome. Tender with an amazing sauce. I would come back for this dish. But maybe with a girl next time. Or with a confused guy friend who will at least pay. You gotta pay to play Bryan!! Ok, enough immature references aside and continuing on, the lamb short ribs had a rich sauce, and the little pieces of pasta/gnocchi that accompanied it were fantastic. This restaurant surprised me.
The duck with scallop was also fantastic. The duck was juicy and delicious. And the scallops - perfectly cooked, no real complaints there.
The drinks here feel a bit pricey at $8+ a pint, but I suppose this is a nicer joint.
Group dinners here would work also as this place is quite large.
$40 pp after tax tip is pricier than most places, but the portion size was good and filling for a French restaurant. I like this more than Les Halles, altho you could probably spend less at Les Halles, particularly if you're drinking.
Would def come back given how good the dishes were, but not with Bryan. -
Review from Ashwin M.
Had an awesome dinner at Almond the other day, which has become one of my favorite spots for brunch AND dinner. Everything was top notch - service, ambiance, food and drinks.
Service was extremely warm and welcoming, but not overly obtrusive. Water glasses and bread basket were always full.
Bengali Tea - You MUST try this! Not too sweet, very refreshing
Select Cheeses - Loved the fresh cream cheese spread and pungent roquefort the best, but all were tasty
Artichoke with 5 dipping sauces - Combination of flavors worked well. Butter sauce and pesto were my favorites.
Entrees - My friend had the grass fed Flatiron steak with a bordelaise sauce, cooked to perfection and exceptionally moist. After ordering, he flip flopped twice between choosing mashed potatoes and fries, but the wait staff didn't skip a beat.
My duck breast and day boat scallops were a very interesting combination served in a light balsamic reduction, loved the entire dish! Portion was just right, and polenta ravioli accompaniment added the right neutrality.Listed in: Conquering Brunch
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4/15/2012
I've been to Almond three or four times for brunch and loved it, so my friends and I decided to try… Read more »
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Review from Lisa H.
5/15/2012
Delicious! Came to Almond for brunch with a few girlfriends on a beautiful Saturday afternoon and we enjoyed ourselves. The space is super spacious with an outdoor seating area out front as well. I'm glad I made reservations the night before because when I arrived, the restaurant was bustling with people waiting for tables.
They provide complimentary warm biscuits with jam.. Oh man, serve me some fluffy, warm bread for free and you've already won me over! I ordered the "Almond Hash".. A duck confit hash that's topped with two poached eggs.. So scrumptious! They season the has with onions, peppers and herbs.. my mouth is flooding just thinking about this dish. I was also able to try some of my friend's chicken sausage plate which was good too.
Will be back in the near future! -
Review from Amber S.
New York, NY
5/22/2012
great restaurant and amazing brunch, food always fresh and delicious, perfect for dinner, can't wait to try for lunch. Order gnocchi , they are amazing!
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Review from Nyota W.
4/28/2012 1 Check-in Here
I came here for a late lunch/ weekend kickoff. I really enjoyed it, because the vibe was pretty laid back, but at the same time you were able to order a tasty reasonably priced meal and quality drink without feeling gluttonous. A friend insisted that he find the perfect drink for me and the bartender indulged with no frustration even though it entailed six tasting attempts.
Try the BALT- bacon, avocado, lettuce and tomato. It comes with a salad and is served on yummy whole grain toasted bread. The whiskey was quite nice too by the way. -
Review from Anne K.
We headed over to Almond around noon on a lazy Sunday afternoon to get our brunch on and somehow managed to grab the last two-seater in the house with no wait. Luckily, the brunch gods were on our side that day.
They started us off with a complimentary basket of warm, buttery biscuits and a spread of sweet (unsalted) butter, apple butter and berry jam (not sure if it was strawberry or raspberry). I would return for these biscuits alone! They're not your average, run-of-the-mill, fluffy biscuits - they're rich and dense, almost like a scone.
We ordered the Almond Hash (with duck confit and duck cracklins) and the House Made Chicken Sausage and Eggs. It seems like they try to give you your money's worth and are pretty generous with their portions.
I thought the chicken sausage was superb. The chefs at Almond really know how to cook an egg. Mine was just over easy with a runny yolk and the poached eggs that came with the Almond Hash were perfection. The Almond Hash is definitely a more "hearty" dish - if you love potatoes, I'd highly recommend it. Both dishes were excellent though. -
Review from Mila P.
Jamaica, NY
My favorite brunch place! It's a big space compared to many other New York restaurants so I don't feel claustrophobic. I recommend the mac 'n cheese dish; waffles with homemade nutella; their red wine sorbet (lychee is pretty good, too); and limosas and Bengali iced teas. Meals are given with complementary biscuits and this is where I actually had my first taste of pumpkin butter spread! My mouth is watering just remembering it.
It can get quite crowded and loud, which is really my only complaint. The waiters are friendly (and handsome) and patient -- I haven't yet experienced feeling rushed out of the place, even when my friend and I had been there for nearly two hours or so. Also, I love the music they play here -- it isn't club music which some restaurants play to attract younger crowds (ugh). -
Review from Tiffany L.
New York, NY
4/4/2012 Seated via OpenTable 1 Check-in Here
Attractive people intimidate me. The place is full of them, and I'm not just talking about the customers...the hostess who seated me AND my waitress were like goddesses. Not to sound creepy and all...but I tipped her well. (I should've gave her my number also...lol, jk.)
I have always wanted to come here but I don't really know why I never went. I love the dimmed lighting inside...very sexy. Spacious, too with cool lamps. I came here around 6:30ish on a Wednesday night and the bar was packed!
I ordered the fries with gravy (it was delicious until I got to the bottom...), a shrimp and lobster ravioli (wow, amazing!), and two cocktail drinks called "Fire In The Hole", which had jalapeño sauce and tequila...and another called a "Limosa", which was prosecco with skyy vodka or something. Both were very strong, yet very tasty.
I liked everything about Almond, from the service to the food to the decor...but I'm kinda bummed that they don't have many choices for vegetarians. I probably will be back though to try their brunch and lunch menus...especially in the outdoor seating area. Can't wait!
Oooo, there's free wifi and I got $5 off of my bill for spending over $30 when I checked in! Woop woop! -
Review from Brittanie M.
Manhattan, NY
4/4/2012 Seated via OpenTable 1 Check-in Here
I failed in getting last minute brunch reservations at Public, and in searching I came across Almond. What a cute little find.
We arrived 15 minutes early for our 1:30 reservations and our table wasn't ready. We headed over to the bar to grab bloodies and mimosas. The decor is very warm. The colors make me think of autumn while the tile on the wall behind the bar remind me of the Smith. Pretty generic, but cute nonetheless.
When we were seated our server arrived quickly to take our order. I decided to have the House Made Chicken Sausage & Eggs. Soon after a basket of of mini biscuits with jams was brought to the table. We immediately dug into the basket. My enthusiasm for the biscuits faded quickly because they just weren't flaky enough. My friend and I are southern girls so you have come correct when it comes to biscuits. My chicken sausage with eggs were good, eggs were cooked perfectly.
The only complaint I have about Almond is the bathrooms. For an establishment that is so cute and nicely decorated, the bathrooms were on some other level scary. There are several individual bathrooms along a hallway. I walked into at least three. The first two were disgusting smelled bad, unflushed, with toilet paper wet and all over the floor. The lesser of the three evils had a broken toilet seat, toilet paper on the floor, and the tiles on the wall were cracked. Not like some tiny crack, I mean huge spidering out crack. It looked like a mini fight club session went down in there. Do they not check to make sure the bathrooms are up to par? Do you not use your own bathrooms? I've been to cleaner restrooms at a club after midnight. Maybe the person in charge of their cleanliness was off the day I went.
Other than that everything was fine and had I not gone to the bathroom, I would have given Almond 4 stars.Listed in: Brunch Spots
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Review from Meredith M.
San Francisco, CA
3/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
Looking for a spacious brunch venue for a large group? Almond is perfect for your brunch birthday or meeting with family. Immediately you will notice a mass amount of strollers upon entry, but don't fret as all these gramercy park babies are surprisingly well behaved. Plus, I think it tough to hear them over the bloody mary infused drunks talking over each other in this massive restaurant.
The menu is great, very diverse and has something for everyone. The raw bar in itself is a plus and sort of gives Almond a "Balthazar" feel without the price. That's another thing, the prices here are perfect. The service was just ok, but to her defense there was 8 of us and we were pretty drunk/demanding.
All in all, I will return again. I can't wait to try their patio in the summer!Listed in: Brunch Bunch!
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Review from Theresa L.
New York, NY
3/29/2012
Came here for Sunday brunch. Good cozy, neighborhood spot.
Really enjoyed the biscuits they serve before the meal comes out. I think I would've been content just eating those as my meal. -
Review from Alexandra P.
Manhattan, NY
3/16/2012
This place is so yummy! Can't decide if I like the brunch or dinner fare better, both are really tasty and have huge menus to choose from.
Few dishes that definitely stand out: brussel sprouts 2 ways which we then also ordered with the side-dish of brussels making it 3 ways. If you like the little green guys, DO NOT MISS that brussel sprout side dish with bacon and candied walnuts! it's amazing. Also had an amazing Smoked Duck and Scallop dish with homemade ravioli and fresh peas & carrots. Super delicious.
Also definitely like the wine selection overall, and service was great. -
Review from Sushma A.
Manhattan, NY
4/18/2012 Seated via OpenTable
Well as far as brunch places go this one is pretty up to par for Manhattan standards. Its a lovely trendy neighborhood joint. However its not really somewhere you would head for a "sceney" brunch. The food is rather good with large portions. Well made food though I cant say I was very inspired by their options. However I must stress that their options were well above average. Will return.
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Review from Erica Y.
Great food, lively bar scene, very loud (too loud). Service is OK, our waiter appears to be covering too many tables, so it was hard to find him when we needed water refilled or had an issue with our steak.
Escargot was great. Hubby and I both got the steak, me hanger and him new York strip. Instead of fries I got brussel sprouts, and he got gnocchi. Good tip, you don't have to pay the $7 they charge for sides if you just replace the fries with one of those sides. My brussel sprouts was heavenly, so was the gnocchi. My hanger steak was huge, I could barely finish half and was cooked right. My hubby's steak came out overlooked so we sent it back. He was OK with the steak once he got a new one, it was cooked right the second time but he thought the meat was too fattie. We got a side of Mac & cheese for our son and he loved it. Overall good food and reasonable price and great portion. I would come back! -
Review from Peter J.
Fresh Meadows, NY
2/21/2012
Went here on a sunday night for a birthday gathering of 6. the atmosphere was real chill. mixed crowd, families, young professionals, couples etc. the decor was nice and hostess was courteous to sit us a bit earlier than our 730 reservation. The waiter we had was fantastic. knew every item on the menu and even suggested matching pieces to really enjoy our meals. now on to the food...
I had the 13oz dry aged steak. im a huge steak fan and have had some great steak and this is one real good steak. had it medium rare (which they actually cooked medium rare) with the bolougnaise (sp) sauce along with the frites. it was a ton of food for the $. think it was around $35 but quantity was not lacking. Its one of the few places in manhattan where they give you a ton of GOOD food for a great value. we shared the flatbread and the brussel sprouts with bacon. fantastic. we had three plates of dessert too. all of them were suggested by the waiter to compliment each other. finally to top it off, had the belgium BPA along with everything. again, an excellent recommendation.
I would definately visit here again for the food and the excellent service. If you have a small birthday gathering, dont hesitate to try Almond. -
Review from Gillian K.
New York, NY
3/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
Just ate here last night after I saw they were offering a "check in" deal: 1 Free appetizer with a glass of wine. It was a beautiful evening so we asked to sit outside. We had to wait about 10-15 minutes which ended up working to our benefit since some finance guys out celebrating something offered to buy us a drink at the bar. We wanted white wine and they suggested the Sancerre -- it was delicious. and by the time we sat down we were ready to order our second glass. Little did we know the sancerre would run us about $17 bucks a glass. Nevertheless, we enjoyed it. We ordered the mussels as our appetizer. The portion was plenty large to split and they were delicious. I only wish they gave more pieces of the toasted baguette to dip in the sauce since it was so yummy. The waitress said they are always offering Yelp deals so I will definitely be back to try more items.
*Note: the restaurant is actually located b/w Broadway and Park Ave S. Not 5th and Broadway -
Review from Ashly M.
Manhattan, NY
3/22/2012
We missed a 6pm http://Savored.com reservation for dinner on a Wednesday and showed up at 7pm. We were seated within 10 minutes with no problem (although we couldn't use the http://savored.com discount).
The scene was bustling. The bar was packed. The interior was homey with a wooden interior like an old trendy French farmhouse. There were also small tables on the sidewalk outside. I felt cool being there.
(Debra Messing was there.)
My husband ordered a juicy steak with a delicious light gravy sauce. I've had an obsession with organic burgers and salty fries lately. But I was let down by the burger (boring white bun, small burger patty, not sure if it was organic because it lacked any special taste although the waitress said they mix the ground beef in house). The fries were crispy and delicious.
For dessert, I ordered a tarte au chocolat with strawberries and blueberries and whipped topping for dessert. It was truly delicious!
I think if I had ordered any other entrée I would have given it five stars overall.
There were many big groups there too which is good to know they can accommodate. -
Review from Lenny T.
Manhattan, NY
3/17/2012
Food-4
Service-5
Decor-4
Came here late on a Monday night and for sunday brunch.I live down the street and wanted to give the place a try. Food was pretty good. Comfort/southern type food. Tried the gnocchi, Mac and cheese, sardines, and trout for dinner it was all pretty good. For brunch my party had the pastrami, the duck hash, spinach and goat chese eggs and everything hit the spot.
Great menu! The service was great. They have a nice bar and billiards downstairs so it's a great place to chill out on a week night. It was surprisingly empty when I ate there but I still enjoyed it -
Review from Meghan M.
2/4/2012
**Drinks Only Review**
This place is kind of awesome. In fact, it's really awesome.
Friday evening, 5:30pm: A few of us ducked out of the office to grab a drink or two to celebrate the close to a nutty week. While it wasn't super crowded when we walked in, it filled in within a half hour and was insanely busy by 7. So, what's the trick to experiencing the "awesome" of a packed out Almond? I hesitate to spill the beans but it's the back room. There are couches, a pool table, cozy decor, and friendly attentive waiter/waitress service. That, along with a lovely wine list and killer beers on tap (mostly local and including Checkered Cab, a Meghan M. favorite) made this a totally relaxed and easy happy hour. It's not cheap but Almond easily gets my happy hour endorsement. -
Review from Arben S.
Manhattan, NY
2/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
Went here for drinks.
Bar was packed.
Bartender, was semi-attentive.
Had my usual Johnny Walker Black Neat.
Small pour, which I don't like.
I am more of a Super Sized guy rather than Happy Meal Size ;)
Sampled Flat Bread, which was yummy as well as the Citrus Cured Sardines.
Will be back to eat, not so sure to just have drinks at bar. -
Review from Cynthia L.
Astoria, NY
2/6/2012
Sometimes it kills me that yelp doesn't offer half star reviews because I really want to give this restaurant a 3.5.
So I came here for my friends 25th birthday celebration. There had to 10 plus of us. (maybe more) They seated us once we got here and they didn't even mind that the birthday girl had arrived 15 minutes late, which was a total plus for me.
So let's get straight down to the food. Their food here is excellent. If it was just about that, then I would give it 5 stars. I ordered the Roasted chicken which was absolutely divine. I never eat dark meat on chicken and I devoured every morsel that was on my plate. The collard greens and mashed potatoes were not over packed with garlic. It was just perfection, including the sauce that complimented the greens/chicken/mashed potatoes. I wanted to storm the kitchen and congratulate the chief because it was that good. My friend who was sitting next to me got the Arctic Char which was fantastic too but I'm very sensitive to which fishes I am particular to and this wasn't my cup of tea but still it was excellent. Her husband who sat across from me got a very handsome looking burger (I do not eat red meat but the fries were a perfect ratio between crispy and salty.)
On a side note the birthday girl had ordered the their butternut/vanilla squash puree, which was absolutely, hands down, the best thing ever. Try it!!!
The only negative to this place had to be our waitress. She was very helpful on her suggestions but she was very pushy with us a whole group. She made her initial suggestions but as the meal went on she kept pressing us to order more alcohol or a huge plate of cookies for dessert (The cookies here are 8 dollars a pop.) I love suggestions from my waiters/waitresses but there comes a point where you are either attentive to your guests or your over bearing them to make the bill larger. It's a fine line but here is my bottom line. This restaurant is excellent and I can't blame our waitress for wanting a bigger bill because she's guaranteed an 18% tip but let us enjoy the birthday girl's dinner. -
Review from Manish J.
New York, NY
3/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
Almond was great for brunch, excellent prompt service, cool decor, trendy scene. I ordered the ricotta pankacakes- highly recommended, along with a bloody mary.
I'd definitely go back. -
Review from Tiffany S.
Manhattan, NY
1/25/2012 1 photo
Found this place randomly online. Went for dinner and will definitely go back to this charming restaurant!
The decor and layout is smart. Location is on an unsuspecting street. Yummy food and great wine list. Not sure why the reviews are poor. -
Review from Tim L.
1/6/2012
I was initially a little cautious of trying this place out given the assortment of mediocre to poor reviews of this place.
I came here for dinner so no disappointing brunch and seriously... the AC failing is a total pain in the ass in the middle of Summer, but I'd assume that's not a regular occurrence.
Anyways, made reservations here for an 8pm dinner and the table was pretty much immediately available at the time. That's always nice, especially when it seems my luck lately is despite having reservations there being a wait.
The space has a good feel and ambience to it despite having an open layout and no real nooks or crannies. Conversations flowed freely at every table around, yet you have no problems hearing the one at your own table.
The service was a bit slow to start out with, but as the restaurant thinned out it became better. This is definitely a place to have a slow and enjoyable meal.
It was also the first place in a long time with a menu that had an assortment and solid variety of options that were all very appealing, which makes the decision for food a tad more difficult.
I was torn between the mac & cheese entree and the hangar steak but was pleasantly surprised they were able to make a side portioned size of it for just a few bucks more than the side of regular mac and cheese freeing me up to have my hangar steak and fries as well.
With the whole truffle fad and how rich they taste, it's been so easy to find a bad truffle dish as restaurants think it's ok to just dump in a bunch of truffles, up the price and call it a day. The mac & cheese with the chopped truffles and prosciutto however is perfectly balanced here. In fact everything was perfectly prepared and delicious to boot.
Definitely a great date spot, there were lots of those going on here. -
Review from Alex B.
Hoboken, NJ
2/1/2012
This is my son's favorite NYC restaurant at the moment and he was looking forward for all of us going. I had not heard of the restaurant and I didn't like the name. It does not sound like a brasserie to me. i was pleasantly surprised as I entered the informal bistro -style setting. The hosts wee very cordial as they organized our table for 8.
We usually start with a cocktail at the bar but since there was 8 of us we went ahead to our table as it was ready. I could not pass up the 'caboose' cocktail - gin, crushed cukes and salted rim. It's nice to see savory options on the cocktail menu instead of all the fruity-sweet drinks which dominate a lot of cocktail menus.
Seating was a little tight and chairs uncomfortable but hey! were in a brasserie.
I went out on the limb with the sardine, avo, hearts of palm app. It worked for me, loved the marinated sardine. Many interesting options and I went with Lamb Bolognese which was made with fresh pasta. Not overwhelming, nice comfort food.
Chocolate pot de creme hit the mark and the white russian milk shake I would come back for.
The others were all impressed with their meals. The one fish dish was good if I had to be critical but I thought all around a good neighborhood restaurant. -
Review from Asish P.
1/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
Stopped by here for a late night drink/desert. Had a great time. Place is very nice, service was great and the desert and cappuccino was a perfect way to end the evening.
Very friendly staff that make you feel like you are at home. -
Review from Proteus D.
Skillman, NJ
4/4/2012
Came here for brunch with a group of 6. We made reservations and were seated immediately. Service was quick and the food was great. I had the Huevos Rancheros which were very tasty. The eggs were perfectly prepared (over easy just I how I like them). One of my friends kindly donated me a sausage (wasn't quite fully satisfied) which was also very nice indeed. All in all a big thumbs up. Good vibe too.
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Review from Sophia J.
Bellerose, NY
3/15/2012 Seated via OpenTable
Went here on 3/12 with a friend for dinner. Loved the decor and the space layout. We both ordered the hanger steak (very tender and flavorful) and fries. We had one of the sauces on the side to go with the fries whiich was also very good. Ordered the Limosa drink and it was delish! For dessert, I had the Chocolate Pot De Creme and that was very good as well. I will come back for dinner and brunch.
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Review from Tracie S.
Chicago, IL
4/7/2012
I would give this place 3.5 stars if you could give half stars. It wasn't quite a 4, but not really a 3 either. We went here with a large group last night. The place wasn't terribly crowded, but I felt like our server wasn't very attentive. The server was spot on with her recommendations, though. Said the shrimp & lobster ravioli was under whelming and they were, though they were ginormous. I got the braised lamb short ribs and although they were tasty, they were really fatty.
The apps were my favorite part of the meal. We got the mussels and they were some of the best mussels I have ever eaten. The flatbread was also delish and very different. I wasn't sure about the mix of the egg with brussel sprout, etc..., but it was great. You also can't got wrong with the oysters or the artichoke. The artichoke came with like 5 dipping sauces and all were really tasty. -
Review from Jane R.
3/19/2012
Had heard about this place and was able to finally come here for brunch. Everyone else at the table ordered the Almond hash with duck confit but I got the butter milk waffles with home made nutella & whipped mascarpone. I was SO content with my order. My waffle was the perfect size and came with a variety of unique fruit sides (not your typical ones) that complement the waffle perfectly. The almond hash was tasty, but my sister mentioned it was on the saltier side, but I didn't mind it at all. Very unique. Good for groups. Loved the website. A great place to brunch in NYC and worth the wait because of the cute waiting area.
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Review from Jeanne C.
1/7/2012
Everyone says this place is good, but I must have ordered the wrong thing. I first give many thanks for Almond being one of the only brunch spots that still had reservations open for NYE morning. I needed a place to meet with some girlfriends and this place was 1) open 2) centrally located.
Anyway, for food I ordered 2 eggs over easy with home made chicken sausage. Except the sausage was so huge and overbearing I couldn't help but laugh that it literally is the size of give wieners. Maybe I'm used to the small quaint little pieces I normally get at brunch spots. Also, the egg whites in my over easy were way overcooked and almost crispy. It was okay, but probably won't come back. -
Review from Darcy M.
Manhattan, NY
5/8/2012 Seated via OpenTable
I have eaten dinner several times at Almond. The food is very good and so is the service. I like the casual, laid back atmosphere. We live in the neighborhood, so we have started going there regularly.
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Review from Kevin L.
Irvine, CA
I was visiting my family and my sister suggested this place for dinner since the reviews on yelp were pretty good. The ambiance of the place is really good and I couldn't wait to start eating. There were only about 5 or 6 tables seated.
After reading some suggestions I decided to go with the 'Day Boat Scallops'. The waitress was nice and friendly. Then the food came. A chipped plate, butternut squash puree was thrown on leaving a mess, the vegetables were burnt and the scallops were hidden underneath. Why were they covered with burnt vegetables? I moved them aside to reveal the scallops that were seared only on one side and not even done properly. They were overcooked but under seared. $30? Come on.
I didn't want to make a scene in front of my family and try to finish off my last few days of vacation stress free, so I let it go and marked this as one restaurant never to come back to.
I've also included a picture of my food in the pictures section. -
Review from Jeanette C.
Forest Hills, NY
5/1/2012 Seated via OpenTable
The place was very spacious, trendy, dimmed lighting ....very nice. The food was very good too. I had the mussel and my friend had the duck. We were pretty please. Highly recommend this place.
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Review from Pamela S.
2/6/2012
Had brunch here recently and am a newly minted Almond convert. Airy, attractive atmosphere, friendly service from the bartender, a menu full of appealing options (the duck hash with poached eggs was great, and heavy on the duck) and the best complimentary bread basket this side of the Mississippi.
Listed in: It's Just Brunch!
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Review from Clara L.
10/23/2011
if you want a successful brunch experience, this is your jam.
AMAZING little biscuits to start. i could eat only these and be satisfied.
DUCK HASH and eggs etcetc. bit salty but the crunchy duck skin pieces make it all ok.
TRUFFLE MAC AND CHEESE PLEASE! not your typical mac and cheese. gargantuan. truffly. delicious.
staff is attentive and not annoying..helpful, friendly and even funny. a pleasant experience all around.
the place is S P A C I O U S, so best part is that theres usu lil to no wait. swish. you win. -
Review from Gretchen C.
East Village, Manhattan, NY
1/21/2012
Honestly? Not a fan. Second time there and thought I would have a low-key DECENT meal on a Saturday night. Not the case.
Good: Mussel's and wine.
Decent: NY Strip
Bad: Oysters (the skin stuck to the shell), beet salad (not fresh AT ALL) and Branzio (smelled stinky)
I hate doing this but I speak the truth. Service was excellent until I complained about the oysters which I think scared the waiter off.
The desserts looked delicious but couldn't bare the thought of taking a risk on it.
Try it out for sure if you are curious, hopefully you'll have a better time. -
Review from Erica S.
11/9/2011
Came here per a friend's recommendation, and definitely was not disappointed. The restaurant looks pretty small from the outside but is quite big inside. It is a really spacious venue that seems more like a mid-west lodge and is definitely a hot spot on the weekends.
- Complementary biscuits / jam are bomb -- biscuits were perfectly flaky and buttery and the homemade jams were a perfect complement!
- The waiter told me that Almond Hash was the most popular dish so I had to order it, and it was delicious! The portion size is quite large and the hash was the perfect combination of potatoes and duck!
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Review from Eliud P.
Jersey City, NJ
2/23/2012 Seated via OpenTable 1 Check-in Here
Almond was very nice, I loved the food, and the service was great! I would go again, maybe pricey for some but for a New York restaurant it's worth it, especially with the quality being so good.
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Review from Caroline B.
Manhattan, NY
2/3/2012
I came here for dinner last night and was very impressed. I went to Almond in Bridgehampton a while back and it was good but not extremely memorable. I had a Caesar salad with grilled brussel sprouts on top. It sounds bizarre but was absolutely delicious. My date had a burger and said it was really good. The atmosphere was charming and surprisingly intimate for a bistro that size. The service was very good and contributed to a nice experience overall.
