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    Campton Bar and Bistro

    4.1 (760 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndNew American, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Roya J.

    The cocktails were made well. Unfortunately service started out mediocre. Why do I say that? We sat at a clean table for over 5 minutes, a young girl kept walking by and never addressed us. She was trying to avoid eye contact. Finally flagged her down and asked for menus. Then David showed up and things turned around a bit. He was cheery and attentive. Drinks came out fairly quickly, but didn't get our waters. Same young girl walked to the table behind us, filled their water, looked at our table, didn't see water glasses and just walked away. Also ordered chicken 65, which was spicy with great flavors. Both the paan and espresso old fashioned were well made David was trying to provide great service to everyone, but could've used some help. It's small, quaint with a nice ambiance, but chaotic. We sat in a corner and seemed to have gotten lost, lol.

    Chicken Kathi roll
    Vidhi P.

    The bar can get very loud. The service is fast and you can get most items you get at the restaurant across. We got the Kathi roll and chicken 69. Very delicious. The Kathi roll was just very very filling that i regretted getting the chicken. The bar is beautifully decorated.

    Chicken Curry
    Saysamon M.

    Great service! The bar and bistro is quite small and quiet , almost a speakeasy vibe but the drinks and food are fantastic. I ordered the chicken curry while my husband ordered the prawn curry and both were delicious and very filling. Our appetizer was nothing short of amazing, smoked salmon brioche with a dill sauce and capers. I could have just ordered two more of these and been happy without the entrees. The would happily come back just for these brioches

    Pan Seared Chicken Breast, mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables
    Sandy K.

    Food was delicious! Nicely portioned. Our server David was awesome! Very attentive and helpful. The space was cozy and intimate, which we genuinely appreciated.

    Glass of Cabernet Sauvignon at Compton Place Bistro.
    Kay G.

    I stopped in for dinner on a weeknight in January. It was a random selection, I just looked at nearby restaurants as I was walking back to my hotel near Union Square from a long day of walking, museums, etc. The bistro was the perfect escape -- since I arrived around 6pm, it was fairly empty, just a few people at the bar and about 3 or 4 tables of singles/doubles. I ordered a glass of cabernet and it was wonderful, the bartender and waiter were very attentive. The room is very relaxing, this would also be a good place just to stop for a drink. I had the three cheese ravioli with brown butter and tomato compote -- delicious! They bring you a nice basket of sourdough and butter, no charge (I did partake, having done 25K steps worth of walking). Service was great, I would visit again for sure.

    Luved the decor! Was floored with the service! The food was tasty. Plenty of options on the menu. I truly appreciate that we were advised that the kitchen would be closing soon. We got our order in just in time and were so thankful! Quaint, just my style!!!

    Crispy calamari
    Colby M.

    Nice little place to grab a quick bite while staying at the hotel. The food is somewhat expensive, but expected when eating at a dining establishment in a hotel. As soon as I sat down, the bartender/server came over to my table with a glass of water and a menu. He was very attentive throughout my meal. I ordered the crispy calamari. It came out in about 5 minutes and was really nice and crispy. Probably the crispiest calamari I've ever had. Almost like fresh pork rinds crispy... which is much better than getting surprised by soggy, rubbery calamari. It was served with lemon and lime wedges. Very good tartar sauce. Might be good if they offered cocktail sauce with it as well, but I prefer mine with just tartar. After eating, I ordered the crème brûlée (as I always do if it's on a menu). It was good, but there wasn't enough vanilla and it wasn't as dense as it should be, but good nonetheless. The eating area is somewhat small and the bar has room for around 8 people. The whole place could fit maybe 30 guests, but during my stay I never saw it full. Wish I had more time to try other food options, they had some good looking ones! Wish I had snapped pictures of the menu because the pictures here on Yelp are very outdated and they no longer have the same menu pictured. Glad they didn't have a mandatory gratuity charge like the Bombay Brasserie did across the hall.

    Chef special menu!!!  Chicken korma and vegetable korma with malabar parantha
    Akriti M.

    We are so lucky that the hotel had a chef's special menu for the night we were staying at the TAj. This was no doubt the best chicken korma and malabar parantha i ever had!!! Soooo good. The curry leaves and the tadka at the top was soul satisfying!!!!! The chef Mr. George was so humble and nice to talk to. We also had prawns for appetizer- again AMAZING! Being food lovers, eating here was the highlight of our trip! We obviously took extra malabar paranthas because they were perfectly cooked and complimented the korma so well. Ended with mango mousse which was heavenly so we ordered twice Thanks Chef!!! We slept like babies that night after such a happy meal!!!

    Chicken Indian restaurant on the bar menu along with the side of Brussel sprouts
    jon b.

    I stopped in here because they offered Indian food, which I really like. I had a vodka martini with the Indian chicken dish, and a side of Brussel sprouts. Was really good. The dish had just a hint of spice, which worked out well! I would definitely stop by here again.

    Varsha P.

    Another place I'm beyond lucky to have visited. Campton place offers mind-bending presentations of Cal-Indian cuisine. The service is commensurate with what one would expect from a restaurant with two Michelin stars while the dishes are small and delicate.we now go to there bar area very often with small appetizer plates on other side of restaurant. Amazing team work and presentation. Highly recommended to everyone!!

    Cucumber soup
    Ellen H.

    The food at Campton Place is an absolute delight. It's like they have a secret wand hidden in the kitchen because they know how to transcend ingredients beyond comparison. Dining here is an absolute experience for your taste pupils. I have dined here both as an omnivore and as a (recent) vegetarian and their vegetarian tasting menu can fully hold its own next to high end ingredients such as lobster and duck breast. Their tasting menus are great but I did feel I overdid it last time when optimistically going for the 6 course meal. I felt they needed to roll me out by the end of the meal. The wine pairing is always spot on. Their sommelier really knows what they're doing. The service is great, not warm and fuzzy, but very professional. They will not leave a crumb on your table (literally). Different champagnes are offered at the beginning of the evening, each with a different price level. It is overall expensive, as you can expect from a Michelin star restaurant, but fully worth it for a special occasion. One area of improvement would be a vegan dessert. I felt bad for my partner having to eat a sorbet while I was enjoying delicious pastries.

    Janice L.

    My boyfriend and I had a reservation here for our anniversary and had an amazing night! We each ordered a four course meal (they ask that your party stick to either the preset or the four course to keep the pacing the same) as well as a glass of rosé. Before I get to what we ordered, I'd like to mention that there are a lot of delicious small bites given throughout the meal (about 6-7 I believe) - with one of them actually being my favorite dish of the night! The standouts from these were the fluffy naan bagel (truly the BEST thing I ate all night - I would order an entire basket of these if possible because it is literally like eating a buttery cloud) and the palate cleanser before dessert! The other notable additions were the potato and caviar starter and the little assortment of desserts at the end. On to what we ordered: Poached Lobster (5/5): Quite a sizable appetizer, the lobster was well cooked and was heavenly with the sauce! Spice pot (4/5): A fun dish with really bold flavors! I really enjoyed this one but found it to be a bit difficult to eat in the pot since it is encouraged that you try to eat everything together and I found myself having to be extra careful not to accidentally spill any out of the pot! I also wish it was a teeeeeeensy bit larger. Cod (4/5): Perfectly cooked cod - absolutely perfect. I do however, wish it was seasoned a bit more! The little veggies on the side though were the real star of the plate, just bursting with flavor! Day boat scallop (5/5): Another fun and creative dish! The scallops were wonderfully sweet and the chutney was so flavorful! Duck breast (5/5): Let me tell you about that SUPER CRISP SKIN! You know you're in for a good time when you hear that beautiful crack as you're cutting in. Everything on this plate was phenomenal and there was a good balance between savory and sweet. Lamb (4/5): This dish comes two ways which I really liked (I'm all about the variety)! It also comes with this amazing rice - a good mixture of flavors and textures! The meat was cooked well and was tasty but it didn't stand out as much as some of the other dishes. The portion for this one is probably the most hearty though! Cheese Cremeux (5/5): Wow, they really shine here with the desserts. While the entire dish was great (not too sweet) the star is the really the sorbet on the side! Concord Grape (5/5): Between the two desserts I think this one edges the other out! It is light and refreshing, not to mention beautiful!! I loved the snow and all the mixtures of flavors and textures (those toffee-like pieces are AMAZING!!) We also received an ube dessert for our anniversary with a little candle on it which was really cute! This was mousse like and was soooooooo decadent and rich. In total, we were probably here for about ~2 hours and felt that everything was paced really nicely!

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    Ask the Community - Campton Bar and Bistro

    Is this place closed? That's what the system says on call but someone has a review from 20 days ago..

    We are open! In fact, we recently underwent a new renovation, with beautiful new updates to our classic bar and a new Executive Chef at the helm, turning out delicious spins on American bar classics.… 

    Are they open? Do they still have the tasting menu?

    We are open! In fact, we recently underwent a new renovation, with beautiful new updates to our classic bar and a new Executive Chef at the helm, turning out delicious spins on American bar classics. We do not coffer a tasting menu.

    What's the corkage fees for dinner?

    $50

    Can I bring my own bottle of wine and what's the corkage?

    Yes, $20

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