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    44 & X Hell's Kitchen

    3.7 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:30 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    French toast
    Ami P.

    Solid brunch spot near broadway. Went for a galentines brunch before moulin rouge. Only an 8 minute walk to the theater. So the location is great! Food was also decent. They leave little muffins for the table which is nice. I got the crab Benedict - pretty good. We got a French toast for the table which was also good. I will say I think they over syrup the sweet dishes. My friend ordered pancakes and they put a lot of syrup on it (including on her side of bacon). Let people decide how sweet they want their pancakes and French toast. Service was just okay. Not super friendly. Cute vibe.

    Spicy Salmon Tartare
    Adam S.

    Solid 4. Short version: Food: 5 Service: 5 Cleanliness: 5 Facility: 2, maybe 3 Here's the breakdown - A neighborhood gem in the heart of Hell's Kitchen, 44 & x has been around a while. An upscale, American restaurant, they pride themselves on "reinventing American classics," and to that, their menu is solid whether you come for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Price points are higher than average, and the service and food are aligned with the price point so the value is present. On a recent visit, we sat outside for dinner and brought out-of-town family with us. With impeccable service, we ordered a few drinks, appetizers, dinner, and dessert. The "Tequila for Elephants" cocktail, a blood orange-grapefruit margarita was a favorite, and the mezcal-mango based "Smokewood" cocktail was also good too. They also have a solid wine list. For an appetizer, we got the goat cheese and pistachio soufflé , made well and with balanced flavors, we practically licked the plate clean. (Okay, not really) For entrees, we really enjoyed the ancho chili rubbed pork tenderloin and the sautéed halibut, which was served with vegetables in a medeira emulsion. The fallen chocolate soufflé dessert was the perfect ending to the meal , satisfying that want for a little sweetness balanced out with a Tahitian vanilla gelato. Presentation of tableware, service points, and food were all great, too, however, the overall restaurant could use a little love as it's dated and showing its age for such an upscale and elegant place. If they were to invest in the space as much as they invest into the food and service, it would easily be a 5 star experience.

    Filet mignon
    Bret F.

    44 & X is a Hell's Kitchen staple! I've been here countless times over the years and never had a bad experience. The staff is always so kind (and good looking) and the food always delicious. They are just so consistent. Love that they still wear the fun Heaven and Hell t-shirts! Since I've been here many times over the years, I knew when we arrived we were being greeted by the owner Scott, who is a total gentleman (and pretty funny). He kindly welcomed us in and sat us at our table for 5. The waiter promptly came over to take orders and was great all evening checking on our needs. If I see short ribs on a menu, I get them. Here they were perfect - tender, juicy, and falling apart. It was served over a bed of smoked gouda mashed potatoes. I could have had a second serving despite being so full because it was that good. One friend had the same as me. There were also 2 steak frites and one filet mignon. Everyone loved their food. I had the Sancerre Les Cailottes which was superb. I will also reference a visit here this past summer where I almost ordered the short ribs, but the waiter said if you always order that get something else, so I tried the pork tenderloin with goat cheese polenta and apricot chutney. If they have that on the menu when you go, it is just as delicious and I would recommend it as well. I live nearby and everytime I walk past at brunch or dinner time they are always packed which is a testament to their reputation after all these years! They also have a side door where you can see into the kitchen and I love to stop and watch the cooks do their thing. Its amazing what they can crank out in such a small space. Side note - they had a sister restaurant down the block 44 1/2 which I still miss to this day!!!!

    Kathy X.

    Came here for dinner with a friend. The interior decor was beautiful and elegant. There was a sleek, fancy vibe to the place. Also, the restrooms were so pretty, lit up in hot pink with candle lights and pink roses all around. I ordered the Pistachio crusted Tilapia, served with roasted sweet potatoes, caramelized brussel sprouts, zucchini, shiitake mushroom, topped with Maine lobster jumbo crab ravioli. The size of the Tilapia was generous with a tasty delicate and nutty pistachio crust. The fish was tender, flaky, and well seasoned. The ravioli was perfectly cooked with plenty of flavorful lobster crab filling. The vegetable medley was fresh and soft. All of this was in a creamy, rich sauce. My friend had the Rack of Lamb crusted with sweet potato and hazelnut. This came with wild mushroom, artichoke gratin, and grilled asparagus. I really enjoyed this, as the lamb was wonderfully succulent, juicy, and slightly crispy on the edges. The sauce was savory and full of flavor pan juices. For dessert, we shared housemade cookies and petits fours. There were 2 of each, so it worked well. We started with the Strawberry Macaron, which was fruity and had a nice chewy consistency, but tasted more like raspberry. Next, we tried the Pistachio and Apricot Cake, which was similar to marzipan and satisfyingly sweet. The Chocolate Crunch Cupcake was rich, deeply chocolate-y, while the frosting was velvety and simply delightful. We had the Lemon Curd Tartlet last, which was light and refreshing with a yummy crunchy crust. Service was wonderful. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, as well as knowledgeable about the menu. Prices are a little on the higher end. I was sad that it had just changed to Spring, because they no longer had the Sticky Toffee Pudding dessert. I would like to return to try the Short Rib, Breast of Duck and hopefully Sticky Toffee Pudding will make a comeback.

    Pickled, not roasted, beets appetizer
    Tracey H.

    Cute place. Great location for people watching. Lunch menu had so many excellent choices. I went for the roasted beet appetizer because fall is in the air and I love roasted beets. Unfortunately the beets were pickled vs roasted.

    Sea bass
    Anna P.

    Went for dinner and this time was very impressed with both food and service! The restaurant was super accommodating to our accessibility needs and didn't blink an eye when friends who had told us they weren't coming started showing up out of nowhere and joining our table. Super laid back for an upscale place, super appreciated. My sea bass, recommended by lovely waiter Jose, was phenomenal. My friends were also very happy with their meals. I think dinner is stronger than brunch here. Lots of seating outdoors including a ramped and heated cabana in the street.

    Scrambled eggs, wild mushroom, bacon and herb toast with potatoes
    Courtney S.

    Solid brunch spot, especially for a large group in Manhattan. I've dined at 44 & X a few times, each time had been with a table of 6-10. Each time it's seemed like there was at least one other table of the same size. I think they do a great job at accommodating larger tables, even on pretty short notice. I only took photos of my husband's food and my own to not disrupt my fellow diners but the full table enjoyed their food. My husband got the Vermont cheddar greens with fresh herb eggs with sausage. I got the scrambled eggs with mushrooms, bacon and potatoes. Everything tasted very fresh with quality ingredients. I was also pleasantly surprised to find that the berries were sweet despite having them in January.

    The beautiful dining room
    Carlo V.

    Came to this place for lunch on an odd day around 2:30 PM. This place is very beautiful. Inside prices are very reasonable and the food is amazing and so is the help and all their staff , I highly recommend this place if you're in the area I will definitely be coming back.

    Chicken & Waffles
    Jason L.

    I ate dinner here solo a week or so back. I started with the Hamachi Sashimi. Overall it was good, but the flavor of the blood oranges was overpowering and it masked the fish. As an entree I ordered the Chicken & Waffle. It was decent, for the North I guess, and a bit small, but again, the dish wasn't balanced particularly well as the maple syrup jus was very strong. I did like the side of collards though, I think that should be a requirement for chicken and waffles anywhere that serves it. I didn't get dessert but I did order a Port to finish off the meal and the bartender filled a normal wine glass. Not sure if that's normal here, or if he made a mistake, but it was a very generous pour... The rating of is partially due to the tacky shirts the staff was wearing, just because you're in Hell's Kitchen doesn't mean everything needs to say Heaven & Hell on it, but mostly the incredibly slow service from a waiter who didn't seem to care very much. He looked annoyed every time he came to my table.

    Complimentary Bread & Butter
    Alvin A.

    44 & X can best described as New American Cuisine. What first caught my attention were the brown T-shirts that the servers wore. The front says "Heaven" while the back reads "Hell." Pretty funny, yet appropriate as they're right on the corner of 44th Street and 10th Avenue right in the middle of Hell's Kitchen. It' was a party of 6, unfortunately our group couldn't be seated indoors when there was already a reservation for 6 at the same time. Our group was the only ones dining outside and it was extremely hot and uncomfortable being fanned with hot recycled outdoor air. I will say, I love the ambiance and decor both indoors and outdoors, for sure next time I will want to be seated inside. For my first time here, I was previously recommended by a local to try out this place for dinner as it's really popular and a must try. My work colleague had also suggested we all meet up this past Wednesday afternoon for early dinner. If you're familiar with Broadway Shows, their cocktail menu has references to popular musicals that are in season or popular shows from the past. They also change their food menu seasonally, so you may or may not have the same dish twice. I ordered something that I usually like to eat, For starters, I picked their roast chicken quesadilla with pico de gallo and avocado relish. Another person in the group also ordered the same. For my main, I ordered the pan seared filet mignon with potatoes au gratin. Me and the others in the group was surprised by the size of my filet mignon! For what I picked, both were really good! The portion size was very large, I didn't eat my carrots, nor did I eat all of the potatoes, much so I could have had leftover vegetables to take home. Javier was our server, he was pretty darn good at what he does here. While the entire menu both drinks and food menu looks good, I'm already interested in coming back to try out more. None of us got dessert because we were all full. It's always a scene here in Hell's Kitchen. Dressing up is optional, but if you want to impress your friends and dinner company, why not?

    Crispy Sea Bass
    Ken R.

    What a great spot. The service was friendly and well versed in the menu. He had great recommendations. If you love broadway shows, the drink menu is even more fun. The raviolo is a must. It is creative and tasty. The crab fritter was not what we expected but was still tasty. I am not sure if the tomato's and spices were as complimentary to the dish as it could have been. The steak was a little overdone but the salad and fries were solid. The sea bass was not crispy but the veggies and sauce made up for it.

    Not enough seasoning
    Michael C.

    There is a lot of potential here. It's a great space and the menu was very enticing. Everything sounded amazing. We also had great service. I appreciated some of the little touches. For instance, the basket of mini muffins prior to our meal. We didn't order drinks but the tables around us did dnd they look nice. I ordered coffee and our waiter continued to refill to without prompting (always appreciated) The food itself looked great but the taste were lacking. I ordered the Eggs Royal (basically a lox Benedict) with roasted potatoes. There was a lack of flavor and seasoning. It was beautiful but bland. However, my eggs were perfectly cooked (jammy) My husband had the herbed eggs and cheesy grits. The eggs were under seasoned. And tough. No fluffiness. The grits didn't feel cohesive. The cheese was just melted on top in a slab.

    Eric B.

    Gayle and I recently got together with her friend Glenn who lives in NYC, but worked with her at the Contra Costa Times several years ago. She hadn't seen her Jewish friend for years, but soon after we sat down outside at 44 & X Hell's Kitchen, they easily picked up where they left off. We met for what turned out to more like a Happy Hour before Glenn and a out-of-town friend of his headed over to see a revival performance of "Little Shop of Horrors". The cocktail menu was clever, featuring names taken from famous shows. I enjoyed my Tequila Mockingbird, while Ginberly Akiimbo and Shucked-Up were also ordered. Service was friendly and attentive and as maybe a couple hours effortless flowed by, other delicious food (Hamachi Sashimi, Goat Cheese Souffle, Roasted Chicken Quesadilla, a Starter Special and finally the 44&X Cookie Plate) came and disappeared. It was a fun evening out. The only downside was that we walked with Glenn and his friend over to the Theater to see if we could get tickets, but unfortunately they were sold out. Maybe and annual Theater trip to New York is an idea we need to explore to remedy this bit of disappointment? At the same time, the big highlight for me that evening was Glenn turning to me saying: Are you Jewish? You have this Aura about you that way! I was thrilled, while Gayle was stunned! The background here is that I'm a convert (since 1980) and over the 18 (Chai) years I've known Gayle, I've heard "You're not really Jewish" from her way all too often. Maybe so in Orthodox eyes, but I'll gladly insight like this any time!

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