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    Cafe Commerce

    3.8 (53 reviews)
    Closed 11:45 am - 10:00 pm

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    Coconut cake (30 seconds after landing in our table)
    Ray N.

    The food here is exceptionally good. We got the herb salad and tortellini to start, and both were notably good versions of each. The tortellini was stuffed with delicious sweet and savory sweet potato, and was served with fried sage in a really nice brown butter sauce with pomegranate seeds. I got the calves liver, which was well prepared and tasty. My wife got the steak, and said it was definitely the best steak she had ever gotten in her life. We finished with the coconut cake, which was huge and delicious. One thing to note: the restaurant is kinda pricey Eve for New York (for example: the cheeseburger cost $37). The food is good enough to be worth it, but just know going in that it's going to require some spending.

    Anne F.

    I went here recently to celebrate my birthday. My husband and I came on a Thursday night with our reservation starting at 8 p.m. It was packed! The restaurant was completely full with hopeful patrons coming in, trying their luck for an available table, only to come right out, foiled. The prices here were -- whew -- trés chéres! You'd hardly find a dish for less than $25. I have noticed that French restaurants in the city tend to be pricey. I wonder why that is? Overall, the food was good. Each table came with complimentary bread and whipped butter. I enjoyed the parmesan sticks and the pretzel bread. They were best enjoyed warm; otherwise, they did get hard. For appetizers, I got the scallops which were so delicious but a touch salty. Same critique for the beef carpaccio, although my husband says they are trés manifique. For mains we ordered the bistro burger, which my husband loved and would return for, and I got the steak Diane. I thought the steak tasted fairly average for something that was worth $66. Not bad, just average. I definitely have had better for a lower price, at establishments like Keen's and Lord's. Of everything that we ordered, I enjoyed the fries the most. They were crispy yet retained a soft potato-ey interior, which to me indicated that they weren't overdone. But the star of the show? The PAVLOVA. The meringue was perfectly light and crumbly, the berries fresh, and the passion fruit curd added the right tartness and acidity you need to cut through all the sugar. It was PERFECT. It was HEAVENLY. I would return just for that.

    lemon meringue pie
    Jen F.

    Delicious Italian food, excellent service, cozy atmosphere- what more could you ask for? My favorite dishes of the evening were the sweet potato tortelloni and the marinated himachi. The portions are decent, and the desserts are HUGE! The lemon meringue pie was delicious and could easily be shared by 4 people.

    Stuffed artichoke (brunch)
    Amanda C.

    {Overall: 3; Food: 3} Ambiance: 4; Service: 4 I came to Café Commerce for brunch on a recent weekend. The ambiance was cute--French brasserie style, but with a more modern than many of the traditional spots nearby. The brunch menu had some unique offerings, but the dishes weren't particularly memorable and were overpriced for what they were. Food: - Stuffed Artichoke: I wasn't sure what to expect, but it turned out to be a fully mature artichoke (the kind where you pull off each leaf and scrape off the tender part) topped with poached eggs, hollandaise, and roasted tomatoes. Interesting idea, but not very cohesive to eat, and far too rich. - French Omelette: My friend had this, and it looked like a very regular omelette for $42. - Cinnamon Roll: Each entrée comes with a complimentary cinnamon roll, which was a fun touch. This was decent, mostly thanks to the thick, sweet frosting. The food overall was fine, but I wouldn't come back because of the high prices. Service was nice and attentive enough, but nothing to write home about.

    Quiche
    Nicole K.

    I'm not one to normally complain about prices in NYC. I know what I signed up for by moving here. That said, the sheer absurdity of the Cafe Commerce brunch menu just cannot be ignored. Ever woke up with a burning desire to spend $42 on an omelette and $1 per person for tap water? Look no further! Mediocre food, unconscionable prices. And no, I don't care that you get a "free" cinnamon roll with the purchase of a brunch entree. I'm not sure who the target audience is for the brunch menu, but certainly not anyone I know. I fear the cinnamon rolls are actually quite good, but don't waste $18 on a side of fries. Burger was meh, quiche was decent. Didn't try anything else because I'm not currently looking to take out loan

    Cinnamon roll
    Mark G.

    I've missed Commerce since its West Village days so I considered this visit somewhat of a pilgrimage. It definitely lived up to the hype! Service was attentive and fantastic, never rushed. The food was excellent and the cinnamon roll service was a lovely treat!

    Burger
    Emily L.

    Café Commerce is doing a lot right and we really enjoyed our meal. The smoked trout roe dip was just okay for me. It had an almost overpowering acidic note that clashed a bit with its creaminess. The fava beans, though, were absolutely amazing. Hands down the best veggie side I've had in Manhattan. They were drenched in bacon juice and chunks, decadent in the best way, but sadly only a temporary dish. My wife really liked the burger and the chicken soup was exquisite -- rich, comforting, and perfectly seasoned. Overall, a solid spot with a few standout dishes, especially those fava beans if you're lucky enough to catch them on the menu.

    Birthday cake
    Robert L.

    Really exceptional meal with some minor issues that have nothing to do with the food. Very small restaurant with tables very close together so be prepared. Service was good but they did forget my drink order, and brought a piping hot plate of scallops to the table without warning us. Needless to say, my wife burnt her hand on the plate. Other than that, the bread basket was so good with the soft butter on the side (why doesn't every restaurant have soft butter?), the scallops were amazing, especially with that bread to dip in the sauce! Main course of duck au poivre and shrimp were beyond delicious. And to end, I highly recommend the birthday cake, although maybe take it out of the fridge a little earlier. We will return!

    Carbonara
    Christine M.

    Cafe Commerce is a welcome addition to the neighborhood! I stopped in for lunch on a weekday afternoon and sat at the bar. The restaurant was buzzing with patrons. The menu offers so many great dishes to choose from. I ultimately chose the carbonara, and wow, they really know how to make it, full of flavor and served piping hot. The portion is generous and can easily be shared between two people, so I'd recommend ordering multiple dishes and splitting. I have my eye on a few other items, so I will definitely be back.

    Katie Y.

    Came for lunch after shopping in the area, sat down at the bar and was super good. Had Oscar and he gave great recommendations. Highly recco for a quick yummy bite. It's a bit pricey but what you get for upper east side.

    birthday cake

    I dined at Cafe Commerce on Valentine's Day for the prix-fixe menu and had such a wonderful experience. The food was truly excellent -- the sweet potato tortellini was rich and perfectly balanced, and the short rib was incredibly tender; the perfect comfort meal. What really made the evening special, though, was the service -- especially Raymond. He was an absolute pleasure to chat with, explained the menu in detail, answered all of our questions with care, and gave top-tier recommendations. His warmth and professionalism elevated the entire night. I'll definitely be back and strongly recommend!

    coconut cake
    Lena Y.

    Nice throwback kind of place. The music played is 80s pop, HEAVY on Madonna.... which is kinda hilarious. The coconut cake slice really is huge - fun to share.

    Salad and bug

    The food has great flavor, the vibe is solid, and the service is on point. That said, flavor and atmosphere don't mean much if basic cleanliness is overlooked, which makes your restaurant look like a plastic shop, or worse, dishonest in restaurant business. We ordered the Harold's chicken and kept having to spit out onion peels from the side foie gras. On top of that, we found a bug on a lettuce leaf in our salad. That completely ruined our appetite. Maybe you want to be more detail oriented on your ingredients prep just like you pay attention to the service and receptions

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    Best dinner we've had on the Upper East Side in years. Welcome to the neighborhood! Bravo, Chef Harold Moore.

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    The food is only fair and the portions are too large. A Niçoise salad was overloaded with four large pieces of blackened tuna

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    Foods, service and ambiance well done! Great neighborhood hangout if only wasn't difficult to get a reservation

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    Handcrafted coffee with latte art and a hazelnut crunch acai bowl, served in a warm and welcoming all day café atmosphere.
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