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Categories: American (Traditional), Lounges
Neighborhoods: Meatpacking District, West Village14th St-8th Ave (A, C, E, L)
Mon-Wed. 5:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Thu-Sat. 5:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Sun. 5:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Moran's is a destination restaurant offering traditional and contemporary American fare. With four distinct dining rooms, a... more »
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Don't you love to hear the words "here's a little something from the chef"?
This new American Brassiere welcomes you with style. You are served a bowl of radishes with dipping salt, a paper bag filled with bread, and plate of cheese before you are handed a menu.
The prices are surprisingly reasonable for a restaurant in a Hotel under the High Line in the Meatpacking district. The bill has never exceeded $75 for three people. SG is a beautifully appointed space with vaulted ceilings, roomy maroon booths, bay windows and a shiny floor covered in 480,000 pennies. I wonder who's job it was to spread $4,800 across the dining room floor?
The complete Artisanal plate is a great way to start the meal. I usually get the Standard Ranch Burger with Bacon(made with a brisket-laden LaFrieda blend) which is served with a canister of fries and a chili ketchup for an entree. A complimentary plate of fried potatoes dressed with pimenton mayonnaise is usually served which is Chef Dan Silverman's spin on patatas bravas. Finish it up with the sour cream Cheesecake with blueberry compote or the chocolate deal closer.
The stiff drinks, reasonably priced menu, extra items, bustling scene, and beer garden next door is why this is one of my top choices when a friend wants to meet for lunch or dinner. I have eaten here three times and have always left with a smile on my face. :)
I'll be sure to update when I find out if the Million Dollar Chicken is as good as the title suggests.
Dinner begins with little flourishes that hint at how well the Standard Grill will take care of you in the meal ahead: radishes, course salt, high quality butter, tiny loaves of bread in a paper bag, hunks of Parmesan cheese. Nosh on these as you wind your way around the menu.
We ordered a glass of Prosecco to share with our oysters but our waiter insisted we each have a glass of our own and comped the second glass.
In discussing our options, he recommended the rainbow trout, the burger and the lamb chops. This particular Thursday night seemed to call for a burger so that's direction we went in, with bacon and cheddar cheese, of course! It arrived a round wooden cutting board with a portly pickle and a canister of fries. Never ones to resist sides, we called for broccoli rabe and brussels sprouts as accompaniments. The poorly cooked and over peppered broccoli rabe ended up the only disappointing element of the meal.
If passersby were to cast a covetous eye upon my dinner date and me I would not be in the least surprised: bathed in warm candlelight, slurping oysters and sipping bubbly and continuing on to a beautiful burger. . . I could definitely make the Standard Grill a regular in my rotation!
I bought a round of Jameson shots (4), 4 Vodka & sodas, and two glasses of white wine.
I closed my tab and it was $116,000,000,000......
WTF?
BTW, they have good butter.
I had heard a number of noises (pun intended if you know what I am alluding to) about this place from friends and family...Went there with a friend this past weekend to check it out and thought the place was great!
They have a pretty good set-up and it's definitely a good place for socialites. I didn't really want to wait an hour for the table, but I guess it worked out because I got to go to the highline Park while we waited (very convenient if you are doing brunch), and then found a $20 bill on the ground which paid for some of our brunch. All in all, I would say with that said the wait was definitely worth it (sorry to whoever lost the $20 though; you win some and lose some...)
The staff were pretty good and the hosts were nice. Cocktails were also good. I ordered the omelette which was cooked well, but a little greasy. Besides the greasy omelette everything was fab; we got to sit on the patio which made for great people watching!
Side note: try the hand dryers in the toilet.
Pros: really fun vibe lots to see and cool space (it's huge). Good variety on the brunch menu. Reasonable prices too
Cons: wait time and the fact that they have made (or so it seems) hard to make substitutions.
Showed up on Saturday for brunch, small group with no reservation, and while pretty busy we were seated within 15 minutes.
The crowd was odd. It definitely had it's European mix, a few fashionable tables and the rest was more like tourists or older patrons. Not as trendy as I would've imagined.
The meat and cheese plate, aside from the pungently wondrous flavor of the cheese, was unimpressive. There was this egg and cheese dish (I forget the name of) was devoured in a second...really awesome. The french toast brioche was excellent...came with bananas and walnuts (or pecans) and had a wonderful crispy consistency on the outside while being soft and fluffy on the inside. The burger was nothing special...well done instead of being medium rare as requested (which irritates me)...the bun was nice though.
The bloody mary's are thick and juicy...a lot going on with fresh sprigs of rosemary and sage...and after three of them I realized they weren't as strong as they could've been.
Most of the staff was okay, although our server was a little unattentive. Who knows what her job description actually is with all the bus boys, etc. running around and bringing us condiments and the like. Maybe she's just an order taker?? Ambiance was also odd, can't explain it, didn't feel the scene or maybe I don't care enough about the scene.
Overall, not impressed. A standard type of joint, don't believe the hype. I probably will not go back.
My friend and I came here for brunch a few Sundays ago. The hostess said about a 40 min wait for a table outside (which really means like 20). So we put out names down and headed for the bar. The bloody Marys were delish as were the oysters. As soon as the oysters came out, our table was ready (was right about the wait, only 20 min). The staff was great and the food was good too. I had the eggs Florentine; forget what my friend had but my dish was better. Overall a great brunch spot and not pricey at all. Will def go back.
For my first experience at the Standard, I met a friend for drinks and had the most excellent time. Our lovely bartender was knowledgeable, friendly, and took care of us. The female bartenders' outfits are also quite cute, and I'd love to know who did them!
In terms of drinks, I highly recommend the Lift Ticket if you're into St. Germain. All the standard top shelf liquor are there, and the scotch is poured with a heavy hand. The bar seating was comfortable and pleasant, and I look forward to coming here for the food. Highly recommend trying out the Biergarten as well once the weather is nice again.
Went here for dinner on a week night with reservations. The tables are well spaced, the chairs are overstuffed and incredibly comfortable, and the space is perfectly lit-dim enough to feel sexy but bright enough that you can still read your menu. The wait staff is accommodating and very friendly, providing excellent service without being snooty. I had a berry cocktail I cant remember the name of, but it was delicious full of fresh blackberries and raspberries. For dinner I ordered the salmon with couscous and it was flavorful and cooked perfectly. Over all I had a great experience, however go here expecting to spend alot of money.
I've been here a bunch of times, and I have to say that I really love the fun, lively atmosphere and the food. Yes, this place gets mobbed at night, and it is a very see and be seen crowd, but overall, I like it enough to keep going back.
I would highly suggest brunch here. The burgers are amazing and I found myself here on back to back weekend brunches for their burgers. The perfect size, perfectly cooked, and perfectly delicious!
The dinners are yummy as well. It is a good place to go with friends, a date, etc.
The desserts are not amazing so don't save room for them.
Their biergarten outside is fun, crowded, and they have ping-pong tables! Definitely a fun place to go, if you can get in!
We've been trying to make a reservation here since it opened, but could never get a decent time. So, we just walked in around 7:45pm on a Friday night and got seated right away!
The food was great, and the atmosphere is fantastic - a very pretty restaurant. I felt like I was in Scotland - everyone wears plaid and the interior is a wood-and-chrome comfortable.
Really pleasantly suprised by my first proper meal at The Standard Grill. Showed up without a reservation after a long walk from Brooklyn with a friend visiting from San Francisco. Along the way we met up with a few other friends, so there were five of us total when we arrived at the Standard Grill. After poking our heads into the Biergarten, which seemed bustling (but with a sort of expense-y crowd...lots of baggy suits and blue shirts per capita), we decided to try the Grill instead.
After a quick brush with the icy, imperious maitre d', we were seated outside. The air was brisk, but just on the right side of too chilly for al fresco dining. Service was very good -- our waiter was just the right combination of warm, casual and thorough. Drinks were all very good. Three of us shared a bottle of wine, the other two had cocktails. I was a little disappointed to see that the Penny Drop is no longer served in a little copper vessel, which I had thought was a nice touch on a previous visit.
All the food was excellent, although we kept our order light. An assortment of oysters were perfect; the burger and fries were both great, although the general consensus seemd to be that the artichoke soup with shad roe and a poached egg was the real highlight. I was also impressed by the assortment of freebies for the table, which included very good bread and fresh butter, plus radishes and coarse sea salt. The waiter was nice enough to bring a dish of complimentary roasted potatoes with aioli, too.
Considering its newness and the fact that it's still sort of a hot spot, I was expecting the Standard Grill to be a hassle, but it was just the opposite. I have high hopes for future visits, which given how good everything was, will likely be soon!
This review is for breakfast and the bar. (Not at the same time...that would be embarrassing...)
The breakfast was NOM NOMS. I pretty much judge every breakfast place by their eggs benedict, and this one was one of the best I've had. The hollandaise sauce was supremely silky, creamy, and tasty. The Canadian bacon was meaty; it didn't just taste like a slab of Oscar Meyer ham that was cut into a circle shape. The muffins were fluffy and tasted fresh-baked. My Momma got the olive-oil poached eggs, which were also really good. She got it with a Murray's bagel, which is always delicious, but it was weird because they toasted it...that's just taboo.
The decor was clean, white, and French. The waitstaff and hostesses were all well-dressed and slightly trendy, giving the place a really put-together look. The bathrooms were a little bit confusing, since it's a little hard to tell which side is for men and which side is for women (tip: look at the coins on the floor at the entrance).
Prices were pretty average for a nice breakfast place, though I do wish there had been more variety. Most of their dishes were pretty classic (or rather, standard...ah hah hah hah......ok sorry), and I wish they had been a little more creative with the menu.
Later, I went back for drinks at the bar outside. Lots of tall metal tables, kind of like trendy patio furniture. The bar was lit with purplish lights, and there were candles on all the tables. It was neat to sit beneath the Highline Park. There were also some loungey-type chairs and a few ping pong tables, which was a cute touch, although the people who were playing got a little annoying and loud.
The scene was mostly trendy, working, white 20-somethings. Most of the guys wore slacks and button downs, and the ladies were either in dressy work-type clothes or heels, skinny pants, and a nice top. I guess I liked the vibe, but I really hope I'm not part of that scene. It's just a little weird. There were a lot of good-looking people though, which is always nice.
I had the Penny Drop, which was really tasty--a ginger limeade and vodka drink that came with a big chunk of candied ginger. Very, very good! Didn't taste too strong, but it was so tasty, I didn't care. It was $10, which is steep, but I guess you pay for the ambiance or whatever. I wouldn't go out to get drunk here, but it's nice for a drink with a date or a few friends.
Still attempting to enjoy the fleeting wisps of sunshine, and fair weather I've only ate at the outdoor portion of the restaurant.
The service has been rather unpredictable. The staff for lack of a better word can be some what....quirky(I enjoy seeing that one blonde dude who always dresses like he's on the set of Mad Max) Nonetheless on most occasions we've received exemplary service, but the last visit in particular was quiet the disaster.
The bun to my burger was completely mangled, and I waited 35 mins for my apple cider. Plus my bacon was burnt :-/
Yet like I've stated previously we have had great experiences here. The cocktails are well mixed and I'm a sucker for the sour cream cheesecake topped with fresh blueberries.
Let's see if chilled breezes will usher us into the indoor section in the months ahead.
A where did I go wrong...........I know the answer, it's that i ordered brunch food at brunch, and not lunch food. My friend's omlette was plain, my baked eggs was miniscule, but WB's fish was outstanding. he raved about the well flavored fish for the entire day. Our waitress was honest, but extremely inattentive. We sat ouside on a chilly day, so she didn't make the rounds as she should have- to refill water glasses, to get me the fruit salad i'd ordered after 30 minutes because my main dish was so small. Nice bread basket. The dinner menu looks intriguing, the bathroom has really weird hand dryers.....i'll be back, for lunch.
ate in the private room, it was a client dinner.
our cute waiter looked like buddy holly. +5
amazing bread with nutty cheese at the table. +3
haricot vert salad with cinnamon and yogurt. +infinity
swordfish, boring but passable. yeah yeah i should have had meat. -1
cute waiter did a "runway walk" for us to show off his uniform. +5
cute waiter brought a cute waitress in to show off her uniform. +3
cute waiter broke a glass. -2
"hip" quotient and consequently, gross crowd. -10
the "deal closer" dessert - good but reminded me of the "death by chocolate" at bennigan's for some reason. don't judge me cause i know my bennigan's. -infinity
final score: 3 out of 5.
Had a fantastic dinner for 2 on a recent Sunday evening. Started with the dozen oysters, which were fresh and delicious! Then moved onto the swordfish per the server's recommendation, and it was the BEST swordfish I had ever had. It was cooked just right, and the flavoring was very unique. I highly recommend!
We walked out.
Reservations at 3pm on labor day. 10 minute wait for our table. Another 15 minutes for someone to acknowledge us. Another 15 minutes for our real server to show up. Once we ordered the estimated wait for our food was another 30 minutes. It took us 30 seconds to get up and walk out.
New York - you deserve better than this
Review is for breakfast only.
Breakfast is delicious. Location is great - chic and comfortable and right by the Highline. Service was good. Food was delicious. We tried the breakfast sandwich - we asked if we could omit the cheese and add sauteed onions and mushrooms and they obliged, was tasty! We also tried the eggs benedict, which came with homefries - another yummy dish.
No need to make reservations if you are going for breakfast. It's not packed at all in the morning.
Let me just start by saying this; I wonder if the staff likes the plaid? I couldn't decide if it was making me dizzy or the amazing champagne and elderflower cocktail I had was doing the trick...
Food: excellent! Went in for a nice lazy lunch (I just want to be a lady who lunches...). Shared everything with my friend and, boy, did we eat. I had the cauliflower soup (with poached egg, slivered almonds and caviar) and thought they actually got some great flavor out of what can be an otherwise boring soup. My friend had the haricot vert salad, and it was wodnerful and light. We then shared the BLT Club (great tomato salsa / tapenade instead of tomatoes) and the Brisket Sandwich (so tender, great flavor, loved the spicy cole slaw). Finished with the mousse for two, at which we couldn't stop laughing due to it being served with two spatulas...just call us fat, we get it.
Service: I suppose there's many workers with many roles. I think I counted four different people during the meal. Even the manager came over to check on us and refill water at one point. I'd heard bad things about the wait staff, but was pleasantly surprised by our waitress. She was friendly, offered food advice, and was there when we needed her. The host staff however, seemed that we were just unwanted passerbys; don't get worked up if someone simply asks if two rooms that are decorated in different manners are different restaurants...
Extra points: I love cool decor. The floor is made of inlaid pennies (at least we know how much they paid per square foot), the space looks like it's been there for decades and is wonderfully cozy, and the bathroom (easy to navigate when you finally notice the male/female roman medallions in the floor) is quite nice and spartan with the coolest hand dryer ever.
It was hot yesterday and a perfect night for a venue like the Standard Grill. I actually entered through the back since I was walking from Jane St, past the outdoor tables, past the ping-pong table, and to the front where the greeter told me my friend was at the bar. We stepped outside to wait for our third, which is when it was pointed out that Andre Balazs was eating there that night as well.
Apparently it was a challenge to get our table and took a second call to a different person to get a better time. My friend apologized because he thought we were sat in Siberia, the front section, instead of the back. No matter, love a u-shaped banquette and the doors opening out onto the street.
We had the haricots verts, squid, and fresh mozarella to start. For main, the boys got halibut and I had the pork chop. Sides of potatoes and fries went quickly. My favorite was the "deal closer," a dessert of chocolate mousse with whipped cream topping and chocolate shavings, served in a pyrex bowl with rubber spatulas as utensils. It had a hint of sea salt that added a nice pop.
The food is better than average and the scene is a SCENE.
I ate here on a recent trip to New York, after the restaurant had been open to the public for about a month and a half or so. It was jam packed at 9PM on a Sunday, a good indication that things seem to be going well.
On this occasion, I ordered a double-cut Berkshire pork chop which was accompanied by the complimentary crispy potatoes with smoked paprika aioli. While not as good as the duck fat potatoes from my previous review, they were tasty nonetheless. The pork chop was really fantastic and perfectly cooked, which is often a challenge in most restaurants.
The Penny Drop, which immediately became my new favorite cocktail after my first visit, was not quite as good this time around. The bartender mixing it was more than a little distracted, which may have accounted for this.
Since the Standard Hotel is my go-to accommodation in the lower end of Manhattan, I'm sure to be frequenting the Grill a few more times.
The Standard Grill is, surprise, the restaurant for the Standard Hotel, which I will be reviewing… Read more »
Ok, so this is not a place where I would send friends to try the food. But if I had friends that said, 'I would like to go to a place w/a scene' then I'd point them this way.
The bar is crowded w/the A-type tall men (don't get me wrong, that's not necessarily a bad thing) but you get what I mean as far as a certain type of vibe...more testosterone filled than I had expected.
The appetizer definitely kicked ass over the entrees - I shared the seared squid and merguez sausage with fennel and grapefruit. The squid was grilled perfectly, tender and lightly charred, the sausage inside complimented the salad well, rather than overpowering the flavors.
I had the NY Strip - which was tough and dry, I wouldn't recommend it, I don't even remember what the side was that came with it, it was so forgettable.
My friend ordered the grilled trout - and it was a grilled fish, not my thing. It was kinda bland, under seasoned to me...but if you were looking for healthy, that was definitely the entree to go with.
The bartenders seem to get slammed - they are constantly churning drinks and seem to barely have time to breathe, so kudos to them.
From a people watching stand point a definite yes, you will not be disappointed in that arena.
From a food stand point a definite no, stick w/appetizers to nibble on -- but from the entrees I experienced, it wasn't worth $$.
i hate to make the obvious wisecrack, but the restaurant's name says it all. the whole restaurant is standard, average, fine.
nothing from the ambiance to the crowd to the menu stand out. the inside of the restaurant resembles a simple bistro dining room, and the food offered is rather unimaginative, though everything i've tried both times i've been there tastes good.
the real issue i've found is the staff and service - as sweet as they are, they are slow. really really slow. the dining areas are large, so getting a table isn't hard, getting service, however, is another story. everything from ordering drinks, to getting them, to ordering food, to receiving food, to getting the check, to getting your credit card back requires work, and more patience than i have.
Great ambiance, good drinks, and decently priced overall. Yes, the food is not phenomenal (burger is mediocre, corn pancakes with bearnaise were nothing to speak of), but it ain't bad either (delicious lamb, great squid and appetizers, light and crispy fries, etc.). The Standard Grill feels to me like a breezier, less French version of Pastis, in a good way. Love the penny floor inside. I particularly liked the bar area and the outside seating which makes me want to order their "dom and oyster" duo and sit outside all day.
Seems to me like they probably need to work out some kinks with the menu and service (although our server was great), but I found it to be a good place to have drinks and a bite with close friends. 3 stars for food, 4 for the decor and ambiance, but a great experience overall. I'm a fan.
Sit outside! We had a fantastic dinner around dusk and were treated to not just super-friendly service from our cheerful waiter, but also great people-watching in the now bustling Meatpacking district. The fare is not earth-shattering in terms of creativity, but was tasty and well-prepared. Best of all the prices are actually reasonable!
As the night wore on, the crowd got more B&T and the skirts got shorter, but we enjoyed the show and the "Deal Closer" dessert, which is white-trashtastic.
Have to say, however, that walking through the interior dining area on our way out made me realize how much more quiet and civilized it was outside. The inside was super noisy and definitely a meat-market. So take advantage of Summer and get an outside table.
this place is overrated. I didn't think it was much of a scene and the food was just ok. My wife and I had the million dollar chicken which was tasty . the almond soup was mediocre and the corn side dish was disgusting.
Not great value. It was good diner food but obviously not worth the prices. You're better of going to DBGB, Del Posto or Buddakan
Came here for an early dinner on Friday night. We sat in the well done main dining room and were greeted with two small bowls; one with four mini-radishes and the other with a generous amount of chunks of parmesan cheese. Shortly after taking our orders for drinks, a brown bag of bread was put on the table. Excited to bite into a warm, soft, filling piece of bread, I was instead surprised by the fact that I could not even bite into this hard and cold mini-baguette. Not too big of a disappointment, but not happy at this point.
Then, started with a dozen oysters, six Malpeque, six Wellfleet. The Malpeque, hailing from Prince Edward Island, was the better of the two, with the perfect blend of sweetness and saltiness.
Had the Atlantic Swordfish with soy, lime + ginger for my main course. Good size, not too big nor too small. However, I wasn't impressed, rather disappointed with this dish. The brown curry-like sauce was too overpowering for the fish up to the extent where I could barely taste the fish. Also, the sauce had a cumin taste to it, which isn't pleasing to me.
Crispy potatoes with paprika aioli, compliments of the kitchen, were brought out alongside the main course. I thought these were great.
Fries weren't bad, but weren't great, either.
I did try some of the Trout, which I thought was actually pretty good. Simple, light + perfectly grilled.
The service was actually very good, however I came at 6 o clock when the place wasn't too busy. The place is also done up very nicely, with four different rooms, each under control of a different manager. Oh and I must add, that tall, long-legged, skinny blonde with bangs hostess @ the front, daaaaaamn.
Would I come back? Yes, probably. I'd definitely not order the swordfish and I'd try something along the lines of the Octopus or the Squid. And, by the way, priced very reasonably.
Pleasantly surprised at the food and enjoyed it. Yes, it is quite the scene being the new kid on the block. We were there for breakfast and lunch as we were staying at the attached hotel. Learned a simple new trick for my morning breakfast! Lunch service is dodgey, but we fared better with our breakfast.
Do not come here if you are in rush, because the service is not exactly prompt, however the overall experience is a very enjoyable one. The staff was friendly, but we had a different person every time someone came to our table. Maybe that is just their system. I was expecting the food to be just decent, but it ended up surpassing my expectations. The oysters were clean and fresh and the burger was quite good. Drinks were flavorful and decently strong. For a neighborhood that is often superficial, The Standard Grill actually offers some substance worth experiencing.
Yes, I went to the Standard Grill and it was an experience to say the least. My friend who is pretty well known was able to score up a reservation, but it wasn't easy. We walked in and Venus Williams was eating. Shortly after we were seated Anna Wintour and her daughter walked in. As I left, Marc Jacobs and his partner were walking in. If you're looking for a scene you've found the right place.
As for the food, it was ehhh. I had the Oysters to start, which were decent. I had the wedge salad with blue cheese and bacon which was amazing. As for the main course, I had the sweat pea ravioli with almonds. The raviolio was good, but nothing to write home about and the portion was super small. I scarfed it down in minutes. The atmosphere was a 10 out of 10, the food I would say was average at a 5.
Just so we're clear, i'm not hating on The Standard, in fact i gave the hotel "4 stars" but The Standard Grill was one of the most frustrating and disappointing dining experiences i have ever had!
Let me start off by explaining the "1 star" is for the cool ambiance - outside of this, there's no reason to waste your money here. So let's get down to it - the service is HORRIBLE and the menu is overpriced and although this is to be expected, it's hard to justify paying a lot of money for bad service and mediocre food.
As background, i grew up in the restaurant and food-service industry, so i understand that servers and the kitchen can get overwhelmed - however there is absolutely no excuse when you ask a server for a glass of water 4 times - and never receive it, when you order a sandwich at the same time as the entire table and everyone at the table gets their food but you - and 35 minutes later your sandwich comes out, there's a serious problem. Oh, i should also mention it took 30 minutes to get the check from the server.
Needless to say, don't bother with this place unless you enjoy wasting your money, time and being frustrated.
Great atmosphere, especially for a late night dinner in the summer. Loved the round booths and would recommend ordering a side of french fries, they are delicious!
While I'm not a fan of oysters, my friends ordered a couple rounds and said that they were great. The blue cheese wedge salad was a tasty choice - no shortage of blue cheese - as was the halibut.
Definitely a good location, good crowd and good eats/drinks - I will make a point to go to the Standard Grill again.
The worst service I've experienced in nyc. Waiter didn't know about food, rolled his eyes when asked for water during the 45 minute wait for food, manager didn't seem to care when told about the terrible service and gave a "we hope you'll come back again". Space is great-thus one star. I'll look forward to the place closing and new management. Avoid it until then,
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My second time back to this place and I have to say, that's it, I'm never going back.
The food is just OK, overpriced, too small and edible but nothing good. What I hated this time around is that we waited for an hour at the bar for our table for 5 which was okay for 9pm on a Thurs, BUT the people that hang out at this place last night were atrocious. I had to overhear some guy talk about how much he pays a prostitute. Come on!
I got the pork chop. $19 for one chop. With a teaspoon of pear sauce. Thats all that came on the "plate". Ugh.
The space is superb, however the food missed the mark. I got the burger, it was the shape, size and… Read more »
I'm a big fan of this place because of the nice decor, friendly and attentive wait staff and overall good food. It's fancy but it not over the top and stuffy. Great for dates, to dine with friends in big groups, or to entertain clients.
I've been here once for dinner (2 weeks after opening), and once for breakfast (2 weeks after they started serving breakfast).
So the food I had for dinner was...ok. They give you rolls and butter and kosher salt/rock salt when you first sit down as well as a little bit of parmesan and olives. They have lots of cheeses, pates and meats on the menu like any french bistro. Therefore, you'd think they would have great bread...but it's not good! It's hard and all around chewy. Why not crusty on the outside and chewy on the inside? They serve it in a little paper bag with the sides rolled down which is cute, but is it too much to ask for good bread?
I' sampled the wild mushroom ravioli (was ok, not a cream sauce, was just in broth) as well as the oysters (which were nice). I've had the Lobster Louis which was a little mayonaisey, but delightful. It had some chopped stuffed olives in it to give it a little saltiness which was nice. But it was lacking a certain freshness - like some dill or parsley or celery that would have just given it the little lift it needed. My friend got the chilean sea bass which was supposed to be in a ginger soy type sauce but when it came out, it was in a curry spice type sauce and it was like "huh? is this what i ordered?". I really disliked it because I am not a fan of cilantro and it had a strong cilantro taste.
But the great part of the meal was the dessert. We ordered the Strawberry Fool and the Blueberry Sourcream Cheesecake. Both were absolutely delicious. The strawberry fool were layers of strawberry granita, vanilla cake, fresh berries and I think ice cream too. It was so refreshing, light and just full of fresh berry taste. The Blueberry cheesecake was also very fresh and it was very light. Not too sweet. It was fantastic!
For breakfast, I got the standard egg white omelet w peppers and mushrooms which came with a piece of toast (it came buttered and I had to send it back b/c I asked for no butter) and crispy home fried potatoes. The homemade jam was delicious! My friend got the Bagel platter with sturgeon and lox with capers, red onion and tomato and cream cheese which looked fantastic served on a little wood chopper board. If you order coffee, they bring you your own individual pot and it's only $2! All of the breakfast items sounded fantastic and I'm sure they are fabulous and carefully made.
They also seem to have a huge outdoor area great for happy hour. Can't wait to go back!
Outstanding and great value. We started with the the Jamón Ibérico and the oysters. Not many places have this extraordinary ham, which is new to these shores. I was very pleasantly surprised at the fairly large portion, given how expensive the ham is (both here and in Europe). Only minor complaint is that I wish that it came with some bread that was unsalted (although the rolls that were served to the table were very good).
The lamb chops were very reasonably priced (about $23) and there were three large and wonderfully seasoned chops. My mouth still waters thinking of them.
The duck fat smashed potatoes were excellent. The house potatoes were a nice addition, but I got some without aioli. as is my preference.
The wines by the glass were extremely reasonable and very good (especially the Malbec).
The Deal Closer definitely closed a superb meal. The quantity of the excellent, chocolaty mousse was very large. The two spatulas for eating was a cute touch.
The brownie with caramelized marshmallow was great, especially the parts that were more molten.
The cookies and shake were good, but not as good as the other two
As to the service--tops. The service was professional and very warm and friendly. Also we were seated quickly upon arrival. We chose to sit outside which is lovely this time of year.
Cannot wait to go back.
Love the space, love the cheeky menu. I would definitely go back to try it again since they've only been open for a week or so. My dining companion and I ordered lots of stuff to share and things were either REALLY GOOD (duck fat smashed potatoes, corn pancakes, squash blossoms, lamb chops) or really forgettable (cold almond soup, mushroom dumplings - salt please!). I imagine after a few months, this place could earn another star from me, but not quite yet.
The staff was really friendly, prices are more than reasonable for NY standards and I liked the decor of the restaurant. Try to guess how many pennies it took to line the floor - that's a fun game.
Outstanding service was the key to me giving this place five stars.
The drinks were fantastic, the charcuterie was good, and the pricing was not absurd for our food. We had the octopus that was cooked perfectly and amazingly complimented with sweet potatoes.
I am learning that the harder it is to write about a restaurant; the better the restaurant is, because I was having such an amazing time. I would rather just say "you need to eat here."
To add, we only had drinks and appetizers, so I cannot compliment on the entrees, but we would surely go back to try them.
Great Sunday late afternoon drink spot. Crowd is sexy. Bar drinks are strong. And the menu is solid. Good spot for a day date or weeknight client meeting -remember, you've got the rest of meatpacking right there.
Bloody Mary was ok not great. One bad oyster. Hamburger and fries were very good. Blt was fair. Eggs were cold. Service was good and great atmosphere
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