- Restaurants |
- Nightlife |
- Shopping |
- Movies |
- All
Viceroy Restaurant - CLOSED
Category: Restaurants American (New) American (New) [Edit]
160 8th Ave(between 17th St & 18th St)
New York, NY 10011
Neighborhood: Chelsea
(212) 633-8484
- Nearest Transit:
-
14 St (A, C, E)
18 St (1, 2)
8 Av (L)
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
62 reviews for Viceroy Restaurant
Review Highlights
"Love this place - it is the "Cheers" bar of Chelsea."
(in 15 reviews)
"I had the Stuffed Chicken Breast and it was good with the..."
(in 2 reviews)
"Vintage art deco/french inspired."
(in 3 reviews)
Loading...
62 reviews in English
-
Review from lil m.
Brooklyn, NY
4/13/2010
I really had a great experience at the Viceroy Restaurant! I came here for dinner after some shopping in the neighborhood. I love the look of the inside of this restaurant, has such nice energy in it.
Our waiter was great. He was so nice and attentive. At point during our meal, my husband spilled something on his shirt and our server was right over with seltzer. I would give this place a 5 on the service alone.
We started with the fried calamari. It was great, perfect and crispy. The sauce was a bit spicy but good. For my meal I had the hanger steak and I really enjoyed it. The steak was cooked well, although it was a little chewy. The mashed potatoes that it came with were perfect. The asparagus on the side was meh. My husband had a burger and loved it as well. We were stuffed from our meal and did not opt for dessert. The cost was fair, $80 for the two of us, drinks included.
I would highly recommend the place. Its great, low key place for a good meal. -
Review from Anuj S.
4/13/2011
It was a bit disturbing to see this place practically deserted all throughout lunch. How does a place in Manhattan survive with 2-3 tables seated all through lunch? That made it kind of awkward. We were literally the only people there when we got there like 11:45am. Through 1pm, maybe 2 more tables were seated. Feel bad for them.
I ordered a fried green tomatoes sandwich, but they gave me a grilled veggie sandwich instead. I chose not to point that out, because it was a business lunch and I thought it best to lay low on complaints and what not.
The fries that came with the sandwich looked amazing. Beautifully seasoned, unfortunately looks were deceiving in this case. The fries were limp and the seasoning seemed to just decoration.
The Caesar salad I ordered as my appetizer was fine. Quite light, which was good. -
Review from John X.
New York, NY
4/11/2011
This place gets two stars because I feel like I failed it almost as much as it failed me. I expected too much. I expected that it's not too hard to cook a $14 burger right. I expected I'd get water refilled more than once an hour.
Granted, my date and I got burger and veggie burger, so it's not exactly the best litmus test for a place not known for burgers...but the service (on an empty night) was pretty annoying, especially for the inflated prices. -
Review from Andrew S.
Manhattan, NY
1/18/2011
For the record, i REALLY wanted to like this place. It's only a few blocks from my apartment and the atmosphere is really cool so I thought that it could be my new "place."
Wrong! I ordered the burger (medium) with blue cheese. The burger came Wellllllllll done and had a piece of cheese "too small for a mouse." All this for $15 - are you serious???
I did enjoy the fact that they served bread with that olive oil white bean concoction that the italianos do - thus the two stars. -
Review from Jen L.
New York, NY
5/9/2011
This place is just ok. Not bad and the service is great.
The food was nothing special. I started out with a salad which was very forgettable. I also had the tuna and it wasn't very good.
I wouldn't go back but I did enjoy the atmosphere and liked our server very much. -
Review from Monica T.
North Beach/Telegraph Hill, San Francisco, CA
Checked out this place after eye-balling it several times walking by. Overall, the food & drinks were a mix of "ok" and "delicious". IMO, they
seem to overcharge given the quality of the food & services.
I got the Key Lime martini with vodka, lime juice & pineapple juice. It was pretty good - could use a few tweaks to be great though (vanilla perhaps?) I enjoyed the sweet bread and olive oil-style free appetizer.
For dinner, I got the stuffed chicken breast (I uploaded a pic) with spinach, goat cheese, onions . It came with grilled veggies (red bell pepper & asparagus) and garlic mashed potatoes. The red bell pepper was SUPER yummy, along with the goat cheese & the garlic mashers, but the rest was just aight. There was too much spinach for my taste and the chicken was definitely over cooked. It also came out SUPER fast which makes me wonder if it was pre-made...
Lastly, the service was just ok. I found that the main person helping me (maybe a food runner?) didn't speak the best English so there were some weird moments like delays a long time before finally asking for my check a 3rd time.
Probably won't be back given the other options in nyc. -
Review from Adele C.
Washington, DC
10/13/2010
The food was fine, but I would describe the service here as DIY, to a ridiculous degree. We asked the host at the front if we could sit outside. "Go ahead," he said and stood there.
So instead of him leading the way, he followed lackadaisically behind us as I tried to find the way out of the door and even squeezed through some shrubbery in my attempt to get to the patio. That wasn't the right way to go. Perhaps someone who worked there and spends 40 hours there every week could've taken some initiative.
Then, on the way back from the bathroom after our meal, the same guy pulled me aside and handed me our bill. "Hey, I was going to go out there, but since you're on the way, it will save me a trip." So I toted the bill back to my table myself.
DIY to the max! -
Review from Alex G.
New York, NY
10/19/2010
I got the cheese burger...EPIC FAIL. First of all we waited on our server for a good 15 minutes, after which she announced that she didn't see us. My friend and I both got the Angus burger or whatever it's called - the regular burger which I thought was supposed to come with sauteed onions, but they never appeared. The guy who refilled our waters did most of the work. I had to tell him my burger was missing cheese, he brought it back, and about 10 minutes later our server stopped by and told me it was completely her fault - she forgot. I don't know if that's something I would openly admit lol.
I also got the gin and champagne cocktail...pretty disgusting mix I must say. So all-in-all...poor service, not so great food..my total was $25...I've had much better food and service for far less. -
Review from Stripe t.
Philadelphia, PA
12/17/2010
Fried calamari was very fresh.
The rest of the meal was ok. (although I admit my company was not the best.) Service was kinda weird....
I'd go again. Nice aesthetic - I'd agree to that. Location is great. -
Review from Margarita V.
Brooklyn, NY
5/27/2009
My review of the recent weekend brunch I had at Viceroy is going to be biased because:
* It was a beautiful day out, not too sunny or warm, pleasant and perfect for sitting outside. Viceroy has a nice stretch of tables on 18th Street, which doesn't get too much foot traffic and makes for a relaxing meal.
* The red bull mimosa. If you love mixing your stimulants, depressants, and vitamins (and frankly, who doesn't?), this is the drink for you. Champagne, orange juice, and Red Bull, and a sweet, boozy chemical-y taste that you'll like if you're weird like me.
* A sweet, nervous waiter who looks a bit like 80s teen star C. Thomas Howell. I don't know if this guy was new to being a server, new to the restaurant, or just a timid fellow by nature, but his nervousness was endearing and he was just the right amount of attentive.
* My brunch companion (this really should be at the top of the list). Let's face it, if you are in great company, you could be eating styrofoam and it won't matter. As it turned out, the food was quite delicious (from the mini-muffins and cornbread at the start to the sauteed fish and asaparagus I had as my entree), but enjoying the meal with a special person made it that much tastier.
So there you have it, my very biased review of Viceroy. Would it be a different review if I went there on a day with bad weather, with someone I didn't like very much, and had a different waiter? Obviously. But I'll still be back to see if the place holds up to my initial positive impression of it.Listed in: Another Brunch List, The Charms of Chelsea
-
Review from Billy A.
10/23/2007
I really wish this corner of Chelsea with the retro decor, outside seating, and prix fixe brunch was cool. Insanely cool. Packed and waiting an hour for tables because it's so freakin' good, and I wish I loved to go there. Oh well, there's other places for that.
The Viceroy is a default choice if you need to seat a larger group and an outside table would be nice. The food is decent but not memorable (you crave nothing), the brunch menu wide, and the aforementioned location makes for good people watching, but twice now my Sunday brunch service has been painfully, noticeably slow and forgetful. Don't mess with the coffee orders, capiche?
A friend with a common food allergy had a particularly hard time. The waiter didn't know, wouldn't check, served the plate with the food in question anyway, and didn't return to check on us. We needed to get the manager involved, and to his credit, he resolved it swiftly and apologetically, and with a free round of drinks.
I really wish I liked it, but I can't say I want to go back. I actually want to avoid.Listed in: The Gayborhood
-
Review from Dorim L.
5/8/2010
Viceroy has a really nice aesthetic. They had alfresco seats available but me and my friend decided to sit inside where they had these cool booth tables - it was really nice.
My friend ordered a burger and I had the penne with seafood. The food was tasty but I can't say it was great. My pasta sauce was really good but the seafood didn't taste quite as fresh as it should have been. I also tried a few of my friend's fries and they felt slightly undercooked.
Even with the so-so experience, I am curious to try their brunch as my friend tells me it's very good. It was okay. -
Review from Barrett S.
New York, NY
3/6/2008
It's Christmas morning. There's a smell of conifer in the air, the light is perfect (because you were so excited you got up at 7am), the presents under the tree are nearly glowing with potential. But then you open them, and they're all button-up dress shirts and slacks.
That feeling pretty much sums up Viceroy. It's got an appealing, spacious interior, a wonderful wait staff, an accessible location, and stuff on the menu looks decent. But the prices are just out of reach of reasonable, and the food is uninspired. Sorry, Viceroy - I wish I could write a different review for you, but when you ruin Christmas, there's nothing I can do. -
Review from Michelle B.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
9/10/2010
So we decided to try this place out because my friend had a orgasmic moment walking past someone eating a burger outside. The inside of this restaurant is really quite beautiful. Vintage art deco/french inspired. The bar looks like a good location for a black and white photo shoot, and with the crescent shaped seats in front it was somewhat picturesque.
The service, however, sub-par. I always find it annoying when "waiters assistants" or shall I say the guy walking around with a pitcher of water interrupt your obviously deep conversations, reach over your plate of food, skin exposed, to fill up your not even close to being empty glass of water. Its like these people are on auto pilot the way the seem to dismantle to your table while you are just trying to have a nice dinner and conversation.
The food: I had the Wild Mushroom Ravioli. Nothing special. Something I could have made very easy at home, so probably not a good choice...it was good but not worth the $17. I could have bought 5 packages of fresh raviolis from the Italians for that. My friends burger was good but nothing you couldn't get somewhere else. So...A-OK but nothing special. Its a better place to look at.Listed in: Burger Joints
-
Review from Andrew W.
New York, NY
7/23/2007
Viceroy has the feel of a french bistro, but serves traditional American with a variety of food that can satisfy a wide audience. Whether it's comfort food, light, heavy, seafood, pasta or salad, you can find something you'll like here. It's perfect for those nights where you're walking around the neighborhood looking for something to eat, but you're not sure what you want or are with a group with divergent interests.
My girlfriend had the soup du jour, a carrot ginger soup that hit the spot, while I had a roasted chicken breast, filled with goat cheese, spinich and mushrooms. It was absolutely sensational, though the mashed potatoes it was served over was rather pedestrian. We also split a tuna tartare, with shallots and olives, an interesting combination that was quite delicious.
The prices here are a little above average, but not bad. Expect to pay about $15-$20 for entrees and $10-$12 for the apps.
My only complaint, a minor one, is that our outdoor table hadn't been properly cleaned before we came, so it was rather sticky. I guess that's what I get for forgetting my manners and putting my elbows on it! -
Review from Lindsay M.
Brooklyn, NY
4/25/2011
My bloody mary tasted really fishy and gross! The bartender was really nice and said the kitchen prepares their bloody mary mix...I think it is time for a new recipe!
-
Review from Hannah C.
Manhattan, NY
7/2/2011
I wish this place had known to just rip out half the seats and be a bar instead of a restaurant. Their drinks were always delicious, their staff warm and fun every time I went (and sat, of course, at the bar.) The food was always just-ok, but that was never really why I went! I walked by last night and thought about coaxing a friend out for a drink; when I realized they were closed I got so, so sad.
I will miss you Viceroy! -
Review from Joyce S.
Palo Alto, CA
8/22/2007
The service is friendly, but the food's a bit on the mediocre side for my taste, and their menu's a bit too marked up for the quality of food. It's not that their food's bad, it's just that it's only OK -- and in Chelsea, how far can you go on mediocrity alone? Go here if you're looking for a "safe meal" without any surprises or creativity.
Plus: They're really nice about accommodating dog owners in their outdoor seating area. -
Review from Travis P.
Royal Oak, MI
4/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
A great Chelsea stand-by. Feels airy and spacious when you need some elbow room in the city. Good food, friendly service. Nice ambience.
-
Review from Keighty H.
New Orleans, LA
7/11/2007
My friend has been working here for years and tonight was the first time I visited him. I had some tasty calamari and lots of jacks and gingers during happy hour.
The service was great and friendly. The calamari was amazing. they give you honest answers about what is good. I will be back there again after work.
Everyone should meet me for a drink. -
Review from James M.
Los Angeles, CA
7/23/2007
I used to live on 19th St between 7th and 8th and Viceroy is a nice little place around the corner with a pretty good brunch for Sunday mornings. The place is pretty neat, and it's nice when they open the windows on warmer days. The food and menu is interesting with a good assortment of breakfast/brunch breads and spreads. The service is hit or miss, but not terrible. It is Chelsea after all, and the servers tend to be happy and friendly if you are polite to them.
One thing though, I'm a straight male who is very gay friendly, but sometimes, even this place was outta control rowdy full of Chelsea boys a few Sunday mornings... It can be pretty fun if you are cool with that vibe. If you are a decent looking guy expect to get checked out. Hahaha.... the question is: are you nervous or flattered about that? =D -
Review from Karl M.
Philadelphia, PA
10/8/2007
Since I get to New York once every other month or so, there is a lot that I want to check out when I get there. That isn't saying that I always try something new, because I usually end up at Viceroy - mostly to check out the Chelsea boys - this is really one of the best places to see some of the best eye candy in Manhattan...if not inside, then through the big windows.
As with most places that I go in Chelsea, the waiter service is generally indifferent, and the food mediocre. However, the one time we had brunch, both the service and food were fantastic. The Bloody Marys helped a lot too! -
Review from Jacob Y.
3/6/2010
A friend of mine was visiting NYC, and I met up with him at the Chelsea Market one night after work. Yup...I will review that in a minute!
After making it there, I did not realize how hungry I was; however, I was in no mood to eat at the Market, so we ventured out and found Viceroy on 8th. We both looked at the menu, and because they also had a decent wine list, we went in even after looking at other places to eat in the area.
Now, do keep in mind that I was the hungry one, and not my friend (who said he only wanted a bite), but after reviewing the menu, he also opted to have the nicoise salad as well...and I quote, "I must try their Nicoise Salad here in Chelsea!".
Me on the other hand, ordered 2 appetizers and the Crab Meat Corn Chowder as my choices. Yes, I shared the appetizers...
So to start...we had the mussels and the scallops. The mussels was served in an outstanding broth, with a serving of cured onions and celery...the verdict...the broth was out of this world.
Onto the scallops. Perfectly seared, and served on top of a vegetable pancake. WOW.
And to finish my course, I had the chowder, which was delicious. Thick, tasty, and just enough crab meat for taste.
As far as my friend's salad...all I have to say is...the empty plate spoke for itself.
And we shared a half bottle of riesling to wash it all down. Yup, refreshing and complimented the meal perfectly.
I will definitely have to make another trip there to try their other entrees!
Service wide...very expedient...they were very good at clearing the empty plates and making room for all our dishes! -
Review from Tom L.
NY
4/3/2007
Viceroy is a little on the expensive side--and this is coming from a cheapskate-- but the food is worth the splurge. We came in because our nearby 1st choice had a 25 minute wait and Viceroy offered to seat us right away. I like the comfy booths and the excellent menu. The full bar didn't ruin my night at all, either.
The only bad part was that for some reason two of our three entrees were charged at a slightly higher price than the menu listed ($2 and $1 more). The waiter apologized and fixed it but I'm guessing most people wouldn't notice and pay a 5-10% premium without really noticing. It's bad business. -
Review from monica b.
Brooklyn, NY
1/13/2008
Although the Viceroy is a Chelsea boy staple, and I'm a single heterosexual Brooklyn girl, I can't resist the prix-fixe brunch special. For $15, you get coffee, a drink, a choice from a wide variety of staple brunch items and a nice mish mash of random dishes and a little basket of baked scones and mini muffins. The service is always quick and friendly and the food is always perfect.
Check out the lamb salad or fried oyster selections. My stomach is grumbling just thinking about them! -
Review from Fiona B.
New York, NY
2/25/2009
Lunch outing.
Was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful interior, and found I was able to savor it more as there were so few people in the restaurant at the time. Great, floor to ceiling windows, coffered ceilings, and comfortable seating though the "row-style" setup of booths running down the center of the space made me feel a bit too visible. I had a grilled chicken sandwich that unfortunately was nothing exceptional. It may have been the decor, or the prices that led me to have such high food expectations, but I was definitely disappointed and ate more of my boyfriend's smoked salmon sandwich (also lacking in some respects) than my own meal. If you dont mind spending extra cash, this could be a backup restaurant, but there's definitely better quality food for less in the chelsea area. -
Review from Connie L.
Queens, NY
4/23/2011
We came here here after checking out Westville Chelsea. The wait for 2 of us was 25 mins but we were too hungry to wait. Viceroy is a spacious restaurant and wasn't packed when we arrived - mostly families or couples dining when we arrived. Service was really slow though - as soon as we were seated, the waiter didn't arrive until a full 10 minutes later. Since we were both starving and thirsty, that time felt like forever.
Finally, he arrived along with water and bread. I am on the South Beach diet so I was happy to see a lot of low-carb friendly options on the menu. Then again I am in Chelsea so there's enough skinny people to guarantee a diet-friendly menu!
I ordered the pan-roasted chicken with spinach and asparagus. The chicken was perfectly moist especially the breast. The portion was so huge so I definitely left with a takeout meal for lunch the next day. I didn't ask my friend how her tilapia and risotto was but she didn't complain so I guess she enjoyed her meal too. The menu is a bit pricey though especially since the quality of the food is not outstanding.
The food was reliably tasty and given the spaciousness of the restaurant, I would come again if I am in the area since I know I won't have to wait long. Don't expect much attentive service though. -
Review from Kate B.
New York, NY
10/9/2010
Overpriced for mediocre sandwiches.
-
Review from Sean L.
Marin, CA
10/11/2009
My partner and I were walking around Chelsea this morning and happened upon Viceroy. The ambience was great and the restaurant was very full, so we thought that was promising. There were a lot of options on the menu too, which was nice.
Unfortunately, the meal was disappointing. We each got an egg white omelette. He got vegetables and I got chicken and sun-dried tomatoes. Honestly, both were inedible. 75% of the omelette were egg whites. The vegetables were soggy and the chicken was absolutely TERRIBLE.
I gave 2 stars because the space is cool. I might give it one more try but definitely going to stay away from the eggs. ;-) -
Review from Helen B.
2/28/2010
When in Chelsea, this is a good reliable place to dine and chill! It's super cute inside and a great place to relax and catch up with friends. Stopped by today again for a late lunch after an exhausting day of shopping :)
Had the turkey with creamed spinach. Hit the spot! My friend had the fried oysters, grits and kale, which was tasty too.
The waiters are always nice as well and service is good. When in Chelsea I always choose Viceroy over Cafeteria or many reasons.. why don't you try it? :) -
Review from Jim L.
4/29/2009
Lee, you can wait on us any day. You are such a charmer and a gentleman!
Thank you for treating us as though we were guests in your own living room. You served up great happy hour drinks with excellent recommendations. I especially liked the key lime martini ($11). The chef's fried calamari was a really generous portion, and the grill burger that our friend ordered was a big hit. You done good, buddy boy. -
Review from Danny H.
Manhattan, NY
3/25/2010
This is a 3.5 star place, but alas, I can't rate that.
This was a nice, friendly, place with an attentive staff.
It was just....ordinary. Nothing really stands out about this place or its food. Don't get me wrong, the food was not bad at all. It just didn't wow me. Maybe I have high standards. The menu was also very small, at least for brunch.
All in all, though, I enjoyed my time here. -
Review from Tony V.
Astoria, NY
3/26/2011
It was freezing outside and I had an hour to kill so I decided to have lunch here. I was attracted by the 'lunch special' which includes soup or salad and a sandwich for only $9.95. I chose the carrot ginger soup which was delish and the grilled veggie sandwich was a little soggy and messy but I enjoyed it. The fries were my favorite part. My server was efficient albiet a little aloof for how slow the restaurant was. Overall, I'm glad I finally dined at Viceroy. Would I go back there? Sure, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there again.
-
Review from James L.
New York, NY
7/10/2010
It's so easy to get in a restaurant rut, and it's also common for me to skip places that are right in front of my nose. Sometimes, the latter is a blessing, and this morning my luck ran out.
I've had drinks here before. Why not? Its pleasant capaciousness is a luxury in downtown, and the bar is aesthetically pleasing and generally friendly. Stupidly, I decided to press my luck and try this place for brunch.
The waffle had the consistency and texture of a kitchen sponge but with a less appetizing taste. I think a dyslexic prep cook kept the rind of the melons and pitched the flesh, and the strawberry crème fraiche tasted like a melted, aborted Jamba Juice creation. My friend's dish of burnt sausage and rubbery eggs seemed like culinary nirvana by comparison.
The service was so absolutely perfunctory and lazy that I'm at a loss for pithy remarks. I left a 12% tip. For me, that's tantamount to setting the table on fire, though neither probably get their attention. -
Review from Jamie R.
New York, NY
Updated - 4/13/2009
Love this place - it is the "Cheers" bar of Chelsea... they all know your name. ;)
AFruitFli1 Previous Review: Show all »
-
1/13/2008
Great happy hour until 7pm at the bar. Great barteners, Yosvanny - he makes the BEST Key Lime… Read more »
-
-
Review from salim v.
New York, NY
1/1/2008
Viceroy has inviting wide-open windows, a calm layout, and a pleasing bar.
The brunch prix-fixe is a nice deal: $16 gets you a drink, a choice from a wide variety of eggy dishes (omelettes, benedicts, and fried stuff), and a coffee. I omit the "bread basket" from that list; for Viceroy have homemade corn-cheddar muffins and adorable little biscuits, but they detract from the appeal by serving these cold and with the oddest-coloured preserves.
The fish an' chips with the allegedly home-made tartar sauce are pretty decent, but the atmopshere is not right for the f'n'c. The fried chicken is a little too moist, perhaps because the cuts of meat are so plump that they do not cook evenly and need an additional injection of oil or something -- but the accompanying collard greens, with smoky bacon, are quite delicious.
The atmosphere and staff are very pleasant, and that counts for a lot. For brunch, Chelsea and the Meatpacking District offer many other choices with better food, trendier dcor, or scenier staff, but Viceroy has its windows and (comparative) calm. -
Review from Marjorie B.
Bloomfield, NJ
7/20/2008
The Viceroy is a great brunch spot if you don't mind spending some $$. It's pricey but the coffee is amazing and orange juice is fresh squeezed. The food is so-so but the atmosphere makes up for it.
The outdoor seating is on 18th street so you don't have to deal with the crowd passing on 8th Ave. I bring my small dog can sit comfortably under the table.
Service is very friendly and accommodating. I only go when I have some money to burn. -
Review from Mark S.
New York, NY
3/18/2011
First time I have had dinner here in a while, and I won't be going back. Had been a patron of this restaurant for going on 10 years. The whole experience was terrible. I ordered lemon wedges with the water. Never received them. I ordered the pomegranate martini (10$) and basically received a super-sweet vodka-pomegranate in a martini glass. The french on ion soup was thick, not brothy, bland, and had several thyme stalks in it which I needed to pick out of my mouth. Ridiculous. I ordered the lamb chops with the asparagus risotto and steamed spinach ($24). I asked the waiter if I might substitute the spinach for the garlic mashed. The entree took forever to get to us -- well after I had finished my soup. The waiter didn't swing by to check on us for quite some time to see if we needed another round of cocktails while we waited. Received the lamb chops... which were tiny, more like rack of lamb, but dry, overcooked (I had asked for medium rare) and only came with the potatoes. They had forgotten the risotto. I asked about the risotto and they brought it out later. The mash potatoes were terrible. When the risotto finally came it tasted awful -- my dining companion agreed. At this point we just wanted to finish and leave, but it took forever to get out check. On the check, there was a $2 charge for vegetable substitution that the waiter neglected to inform me of when I asked, and didn't even think to credit since they had forgotten part of the meal to begin with. My companion barely fared any better with a portobello burger that tasted off, and wilted, under-dressed greens he felt tasted like 'grass.' All in all a complete waste of time and money.
-
Review from alissa s.
Brooklyn, NY
1/9/2009
this restaurant was nearly empty when i went.
the food is too expensive... and really not even that good. i had a very average burger. no fireworks, explosions, bright colors... it was just "meh." the drinks were so-so. i ordered a cosmopolitan and was very disappointed.
honestly, there was nothing even worth remembering about this place.
i'm sure this place would be ok if you had just wandered in... but don't bother to make reservations. it's just not worth it. -
Review from Paul K.
New York, NY
8/20/2009
Overpriced and overcooked. Reminded me why I keep going back to the same handful of places over and over.
