Top notch service & ambiance is truly luxurious. Most of all, their caviar is superb & sustainably farmed in Germany. read more

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I am new to caviar, and I was a little intimidated coming to Caviar Russe, however, I really wanted to not just eat it, but learn, which is why I chose this place for my first (real) caviar experience. I'm so glad I did from the moment I walked in the service and level of customer service was impeccable (the friend and I that went are from the food industry). Friendly hostess who greeted me, took my coat, confirmed about an old allergy note left from when I made reservations for a friend when we went to the Aviary last year. She tried to remove it, couldn't and gave me an update before I left. Our server was wonderful. He recommended a nice champagne, brought it out in frozen champagne glasses. Talked us through the different caviars and made some recommendations which were great for beginners. I wish we could have stayed for more than just an hour before going to a different restaurant to meet up with friends, but we will be back. We only saw the lounge, but the ambiance was beautiful, relaxing and inviting. Not stuffy. Not pretentious. Just all around wonderful! read more

It always amazes me that this restaurant isn't as well known as other high-end places. I've been coming here for over a decade and the food has always been exceptional. The flavor profile and execution are both perfect. Highly recommend trying the caviar when you're here - it really elevates the experience. Other favorites are the foie gras, sea urchin, desserts and lemon madeleine. read more

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Lunch at Caviar Russe was divine! We sat in the main dining room. We ordered the Sevruga caviar, sea urchin, blue fin toro tartare and foie gras. Everything was beyond delicious, especially the foie gras. In fact, the foie gras here was the BEST we've ever had and we order it every chance we get. The tuile on top was the perfect crunch for all underneath. We loved how the martini came with assorted olives... what a brilliant idea, a personal olive bar. The martini was very well crafted. Also enjoyed the different bases for the caviar- potato rounds, toast and crepes. The bread course came with three different flavored butters: goat cheese and lavender, caviar, and rosemary chestnut. Service was impeccable (thank you, Armando) and the ambiance was classy and beautiful. We can't wait to return! read more

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We chose Caviar Russe to celebrate our anniversary and we made a great decision. We picked $150 taste menu and it came with three courses as well as one-bite starter and desserts. The snapper offers really interesting taste and I have to say it impressed me the most. Octopus is fat, but you won't taste too much fatty with pepper and sauce mixed. Beijing Duck is definitely not authentic Beijing roast duck, and I think you should try more seafood at Caviar Russe. I'm not a dessert person, so all I can say is that the portion is one of the biggest in a NYC high-end restaurants. Overall, I'll give it 4.5/5 for the food. Oh, I forgot to mention the caviar butter is simply the greatest butter. With the service , it's definitely a 5/5 dining experience. read more

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The bar downstairs is a great addition to the restaurant and evokes modern classic bar . I absolutely love the ambiance from plush seats to the lighting to the food . We sat at the bar and enjoyed the small bites with champagne and martini. the bar man was friendly but a bit opinionated . Nevertheless I would go back next time to do the multi course menu offering at the restaurant. Can't wait to have more delicious caviar ! read more

The foods are amazing . I had a wonderful experience with the exquisite flavor of the caviar and the variety choices to pick. Will definitely revisit again everyone is friendly and attentive. The design of the the restaurant goes well the food ~~every little details of the utensils brings ocean vibe on the table ~~ read more

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Overdue review from a few months ago. For caviar affecionados, this is a must go. You need to realize that whatever item you order at this restaurant, caviar will be a part of it no matter what. Typical UES upscale eatery vibe, a little more on the old school side in terms of decor. Depite the fact that it faces busy avenue, it's very quiet inside. Service, food, there's nothing bad to say about. I wish they sell more on the retail but I guess restaurant is their main focus, which is understandable. Good portion, justifiable price, we would come back again read more

We ate at the bar for lunch, and it did not seem like reservations were a must. Very nice bar area, great service, great bar drinks, and a killer caviar menu. Caviar was very fresh tasting, as was the lobster, shrimp, and hamachi. Cone of foie gras and toro was delicious but way too small. Would definitely recommend. read more

I had some incredible food in New York City, but Caviar Russe, amongst some stiff competition, takes the gold. I was feeling bold, love caviar and the restaurant is basically attached to the st Regis so I had our concierge get us a table and strolled over. A caveat..I'm not going to discuss the cost except to say that for the two of us, dinner was in the four figures. If that offends you, I'm ok with it, but don't come here. Our waiter's name slips my mind but he was a world travelled, tennis playing, food wine and caviar genius. The food wasn't the only thing above and beyond, as the service was a superior experience compared to most of my restaurant travels. The caviar was incredible, The sole was incredible. We left giddy with excitement and I'm thrilled to say that this was one of the greatest culinary experiences of my life! For whatever reason I haven't had the fondest memories in NYC but this trip I got to experience more of what it's all about and I can't wait to return. read more

Went for an early lunch. Ordered a variety of caviar and did the tasting menu. Caviar was so good! The crepe points are addicting. The tasting menu were "one bites" but filled both of us up and ruined our dinner at the Polo Bar. Our fault- we underestimated the portions. Everything was out of this world! The service was incredible. Once our serve knew we were there for a good time and experience - he definitely lightened up. The bartender/ bar manager was a 10/10. Her drinks were the best I've had. She even lit one on fire and it didn't disappoint. At the end of our experience she gave us a tour of the restaurant upstairs which was beautiful. If you want a place to splurge some money for a truly VIP experience- I recommend an early lunch in the lounge. 10/10- we will be back! read more

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This was my first experience at a Michelin star restaurant, and Caviar Russe exceeded expectations in every way possible. From the moment you are escorted upstairs to their dining area, you are met with elegance and luxury. Not only with the décor and ambiance, but also in the way you are treated by staff. We started with their Distinction signature caviar tasting, which was accompanied with various breads. This alone was 10/10 and savored to the fullest extent. Of the three items I ordered from their tasting menu, I was most blown aware by their foie gras. It was so indulgently rich and paired perfectly with the rhubarb! Everything we were presented with was so thoughtfully prepared and leagues above any other restaurant I have ever visited thus far. read more

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This place is very LaDeeDa. Perfect for anything romantic. It's a cozy fashionable incredibly comfortable space. The staff is excellent not to mention the food. They are known for their caviar but the breads and toasted onion butter or caviar butter is amazing. I had the sea urchin which was delicious and plentiful. The Hamachi was delicious and although the presentation of the foie gras pate that looks like an apple was tasty the Hamachi is a much better choice. The halibut was excellent as well as the desserts and the rib eye. If you want to impress this is a good choice. Not cheap by any means but worth the experience . read more

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Officially my new favorite restaurant. We were serviced by the general manager John and everything exceeded expectation including the food and drinks (I recommend the caviartini). We were only one for two tables around 230pm which is the last lunch service. John apologized as they were not aware a baby would be present at the next table but even she was so adorable and well behaved. The dining room was beautiful I felt like I was in a painting. The bar was also spectacular. It was our anniversary and they finished off our meal with an anniversary desert complete with candles - also delicious. Although we took our time, they did not rush us and we're happy to make sure we got the best commemorative photos. Will definitely return over & over. read more

Wonderful evening with my son. The champagne was fabulous ! The tasting menu is the way to go .Would recommend the sturgeon and the pomme puree and caviar.Everything was soo tasty. Obviously the caviar is top notch but the rest of the menu did not disappoint! Would recommend this highly ! read more

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To sum it up: decadent. When the elevator doors open, you're greeted with warm and friendly faces. The place is small and seating is plush but cozy - very much a boutique feel. Service is attentive. As expected, you'll find a nice range of caviar (not much of a markup which is nice). Every dish was delicate and surprisingly delicious. Presentation was elaborate. Meat was flavorful and tender. The oysters were incredibly fresh and juicy. The white truffles were fragrant, and the pasta was creamy and distinctive. Finishing off the meal was a batch of warm, freshly baked madeleines. I was full, but definitely wanted more. Pricing was reasonable, but can be prohibitively expensive depending. Note: napkin leaves white fluff on clothing read more

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If Yelp had more stars to give Caviar Russe would get them all. This is the place where wonderful memories are made. So this was an incredible way to end the most perfect day I had professionally. Everything was going my way these are the days things can't get much better and to end the day here was perfect. When we arrived early we were warmly greeted by their head chef. Better yet to get a photo of him as well. So we start with a glass of champagne. Than on to the star of the show the caviar. It was accompanied by mini crepes,small round potato,small potato pancake, creme fresh and very tiny diced chives. I definitely tried everything and had all the caviar not to waste one precious morsel. This alone would have been fine. We had great wine,company,and a beautiful restaurant. However it did not stop there as we went on to many other courses. Each one was more fabulous than the next. I especially liked the caviar butter that complimented the bread that was served at the perfect temperature. The fresh asparagus with caviar and the last course of the meal that had warmed foie gras and halibut. Of course there was a sweet ending however everything was delicious. The entire evening took about three hours. It was very relaxing as well as enjoyable. I hope to visit the Miami location soon. read more

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Best service and food in NYC!! MY FAVORITE! well deserved of their Michelin Star! Next year Two starts! read more

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Ok... TOO MANY good things to say about this place! To start, the staff is so welcoming as soon as you walk in the front door. The bartender, Debbie, is such a gem! She is attentive, kind, and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to pairings. If I could give this place all my money and service, I would!! 12/10 DEFINITELY recommend!! read more

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They are now open for indoor dining with covid precautions. This place needs two if not three Michelin stars. The food, service, experience is flawless from start to finish. Every. Single. Time. The staff is genuinely wonderful and so welcoming in the most considerate way possible. They gave one in our party an extra mask because he couldn't find his on the way out. read more

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I came here for Sunday brunch, which is a really quiet time in the restaurant - there were no other diners other than me and my boyfriend. The restaurant is on a second floor of a midtown building, and you have to buzz a doorbell and walk a flight of stairs in order to get in - makes this place feel a little exclusive, but also a little bit shady, like a speakeasy before it got trendy. During brunch, you can get three courses for $95 or five courses for $145. If you do the the five course menu, the chef chooses the dishes for you, but if you do the 3 course, you get to choose your own from a list of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. You can also order each dish a la carte. The appetizers are $35 each, and the entrees are $45 each, and the desserts are $20 each. If you get a 3 course tasting menu, maximize your buck by making all your courses entrees :-P The decor of the restaurant is somewhat dated. Imagine what opulence would look like in the 80s - a deeply recessed ceiling with intricate crown molding, large oil paintings with random pastorial scenes or townsquare scenes with gilded frames, etc. The food, however, surpasses all of these slightly offputting details. To start, I got the shigoku oysters, which came in a plate of four. It had some sort of tapioca "caviar", seaweed, and what tasted like yuzu on it. Really excellent. Then the complementary bread. Omg, they were served WARM, and even though it was just a mini baguette and a whole wheat mini batard, it was so appetizing. I love the butter and the cheddar butter that came with it; it was very easy to slide my knife through. Then I had the veal sweetbreads next. It was dressed with mushrooms and a poached egg and boy oh boy, it was so delicious too! Really savory and punchy flavors. For my entree, I got the ribeye. It seems like a curious choice at a caviar restaurant, but it was executed really well. Perfectly medium rare and well seasoned with a rich pan sauce. For dessert, they gave us a little shotglass of a ginger-flavored custard, and a folded napkin wrapper filled with warm mini madeleines. Mini madeleines are the way to go - that's how you get an increased crisp to fluff ratio! I want to caution that my boyfriend's experience was more subpar, and he would rate his experience just a 4 out of 5. He ordered the tuna starter, razor clams with watermelon and the scallops with peach. These dishes didn't really celebrate the main feature in its dish, and it's disappointing but I would venture to say that Caviar Russe doesn't execute seafood very well. One last caution is that the one server who attended to me obviously knew nothing about wines when I asked him for some advice between choosing the Muscadet and Chablis. Overall, excellent food, and I would want to come here again during the winter when heavy, meaty foods are all in full force. read more

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Even without the caviar this would be a stellar restaurant, but for anyone who enjoys caviar it is an absolute must visit. The dining room is elegant and intimate, and service is friendly and professional. Food preparation is meticulous, complex, inventive and surprising. We had the caviar tasting menu, which began with a spoonful of each of six wonderful caviars, mostly osetras. The differences were in some cases surprising, yet subtle enough that it was great to be able to familiarize ourselves with the flavors unaccompanied (except for wonderful blinis--really more like crepes) and creme fraiche. Then we were served six courses incorporating the same caviars. Our favorite courses were all the cold ones, including the oyster, tuna, and ice cream. The caviar tasting menu is an amazing deal, as the caviar alone would cost more than the entire meal. Wine pricing is also extremely reasonable. We had a half bottle of Krug Champagne and a superb bottle of Puligny-Montrachet. I doubt you could find these wines at a better price at any restaurant in the city. Needless to say, Caviar Russe is on our must-visit list for our next trip! read more

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As I'm having a drink here I can't definitely recommend this place, great atmosphere, service amazing!! ***** Loved it read more

Caviar Russe - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Oh. My. God. I stumbled on this restaurant when I was looking for a place to purchase caviar for a friend. When I arrived to buy the caviar, they offered me a glass of champagne while I waited. My friend said the caviar was outrageous and we should have dinner there soon. And so we did....... The restaurant is small and cozy, but you're not sitting on top of your neighbor. The staff is attentive without being overbearing. We did the 5 course tasting menu and were not disappointed. The food was unbelievable. We had sea urchin, oysters, a delicious tenderloin and a few other courses that were amazing. The food was creative and delicious. I would definitely recommend and come back! read more

We have been to many Michelin starred restaurants in the US, France and Germany and for some reason, the only one I always say I want to go to is Caviar Russe. Amazing experience, the lights, the view, the atmosphere and of course the food. Very different from all the other restaurants, very unique, would absolutely go again read more

I concur with other reviewers that for those who love caviar, Caviar Russe is a must have experience. This visit was our second to Caviar Russe and we ambitiously elected to try the Caviar Russe Experience pre-theatre. We initially had made a reservation for their 5 PM opening time to ensure that we would make our show. However, when I learned that the Experience tasting menu started downstairs in the bar, I telephoned the restaurant, and they moved us up to 430 PM. The bar experience started with a glass each of 2012 Dom Perignon and a traditional caviar tasting of five different caviars: gold and classic Osetra, Sevruga, and Siberian and Pacific sturgeon. It was accompanied by potato slices, latkes, blinis, toast points and pancakes as well as creme fraiche and chives, The plate looked slightly messy, as all of the spoons were overflowing with caviar (so, we're not going to complain!). My wife learned that Sevruga is not quite to her taste. Otherwise, it was a fabulous way to start, To follow in the bar were four fabulous bites: a perfect raw Pacific oyster with a nice dollop of Osetra caviar on top; a little ice cream cone filled with bluefin toro tartare and caviar; a caviar, creme fraiche and chive macaron; and finally pan seared foie gras and Osetra caviar on top of crispy rice. All four of these bites were mind-blowing and I will probably fondly recall the last three of them for the rest of my life. Once we were finished with our champagne, we opted for a bottle of 2019 grand cru Chablis, which we sipped on for the remainder of the evening. It was like drinking angels' tears. The bar atmosphere was lively, but it was still easy to talk. The service was doting and friendly and it was fun to watch the chef assemble the different courses right in front of us (a la sushi bar). We then moved upstairs to their beautiful little front dining room and had a nice table overlooking Madison Avenue. Despite the huge window, the room is largely devoid of traffic noise. The courses upstairs were also wonderful. Bread service was a small baguette and a wheat bread served with three butters : caviar, goat cheese and rosemary. There was not as much caviar flavor as we would have expected in the caviar butter. The goat cheese butter was particularly delicious. We started with two non-caviar containing dishes of sashimi grade hamachi with honeynut squash three ways followed by braised celery root covered in thin truffle slices. Both were beautiful and absolutely delicious. We were then served a soft scrambled Jidor egg with a dollop of Osetra. This is simply the best scrambled egg that I have ever had (I will now devote the remainder of my life into trying to recreate it!!). We then had a lovely tagliatelle pasta with sea urchin, horseradish and Osetra, which I thought delicious, but was not to my wife's taste. Following that was a small perfectly cooked piece of 45-day dry aged ribeye again with black truffle and a killer Bordelaise sauce. Dessert was a cannelle topped with Osetra sitting on top of a creme Anglaise, also delicious. Following that were chocolates, warm madeleines and perfect cranberry gelees (all yummy!). The service upstairs was also excellent. They paced the meal perfectly and we were on our way to the theatre in plenty of time for curtain. This experience is very expensive. But, you only live once!! If you can afford it and you love caviar, go for it! You won't be disappointed. read more

Fernando and the staff were incredible. Enjoyed dinner here this evening. Food was excellent just like the service. My only issue was we had ordered Beluga caviar and it was not presented to us, You ruined the integrity of the product by not showing the container it came in. read more

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Exquisite food and service costs a pretty penny. Still, there is a way to spend less than $200 a person. Sit in the lounge and get the smoked salmon plate with blini, which is really filling. Get some cornets and don't forget a spoonful of caviar. read more

Flawless lunch. WOW. The dessert was designed by an artisan. It looked like a Picasso and tasted wonderful. Highly recommend visiting for lunch. The 5 course tasting menu was delicious! read more

Caviar Russe - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I had dinner here last week and was impressed by the service and the quality of the caviar . Before coming to this restaurant, I never had caviar before, but am certainly a fan now and might return to this restaurant in the future. The interior and decor are lovely. This restaurant is very intimate and romantic. I do like this restaurant, but the menu is too limited which turned us off. What we had : 25 G of Osetra caviar, 25 G of Sevruga caviar , Grey Goose on the rocks, champagne to go with the caviar, the King Crab appetizer, Blue fin tuna tartare ( the finest quality ), Black cod (delicious), Lemon Olive Oil cake (delicious ). The food is great, but this restaurant needs to expand their menu. read more

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We came for a Sunday brunch... I thought there would be some Caviar tasting or similar stuff as M thru F nights, but there appeared to be only the tasting menu. Though I was a little bit disappointing at the first beginning, the food served here actually amazed me. We opted the five course tasting menu here. The first course served was one of my favorite, the Oyster with Caviar. As a big fan of Caviar, the fresh taste of oyster combined with Caviar was beyond amazing! The third course is another of my favorite, which the egg with smoked salmon and caviar. The other courses like scallop, fish and lamb tasted all nice. This place is a very great place to dine out with friends or date with other friend. The environment is very decent. However, tho the food turned out to be good, taking the price into the consideration, it's a little bit pricy here, so I only gave out a four star. But I will try find some other opportunity here to try the Caviar tasting menu. read more

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DO NOT MAKE A MISTAKE AND BUY THEIR PRODUCT IN A RETAIL SETTING! I did, and it was awful, fishy mush. Absolutely inedible. When I contacted Caviar Russe, they said that they could not help me because THEIR PRODUCT had been purchased in a retail setting, and they take NO RESPONSIBILITY even though their name is on the product, and they sell it I was first told that a man named Ilya would call me back and issue a refund, but they never called back ,and when I called them again, an arrogant man told me that they take no responsibility for their retail products. Their product is EXPENSIVE and it was garbage. DO NOT BUY IT! read more

I seldom agree with reviews, but Caviar Russe is caviar heaven on earth. We make foodie junkets from Chicago to NYC and Caviar Russe is the stop we most anticipate. The amazing staff treats us better than family, if you happen to be members of a royal family. The ambiance of the dining room is elegant, yet inviting. And what can I say about the caviar? Again, fit for royalty. We recently departed and we can't wait to return. read more

I've been to the lounge a couple of times and the experience have always been phenomenal. The food, drink and service are always on point.

came here on a sat for lunch with the wife at 12noon just when they opened. the menu is the same for lunch vs dinner during the weekend. You can select 3 course (out of 10) @$95, 5 course (chefs selection, you cannot pick, and everyone in your party will taste the same 5 courses) at $145 or the 10 course tasting menu at $235. our original plan was to do 5 course thinking we can each get something different and share which didn't work, and per our waiter's recommendation, we did 3 course. (throughout the hour and a half we were there 3 other parties came into the dining room and all opted for the 3 course. If you choose to do 3 course, you can select 3 apps, or 3 entrees or whatever combination, you can choose not to select a desert. The pasta, cod and steak are entree, rest of the items on the menu are apps and dessert. the dining room is rather small with maybe ten table or so for different size parties. It appears that in the back they have small private dining room, the restaurant overall is fairly small and its on a 2nd floor which you climbed the stairs, on the way out they point you to the elevator. When you first enter you immediately notice the plaques showing their michelin star from 2014, 2015 and 2016 (they also have a star from 2017). I've posted the full menu on yelp. Their wine list was limited though and only a few pages in content. The waitstaffs were good, they ensured our glasses were full, pulled the table in/out when we returned from the restroom and professional. The food was good and i'll provide details on the photos of each of the specific dishes itself but overall a good experience, a solid restaurant with a long standing reputation. read more

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The caviar, service and ambiance were wonderful. I make it a point to go there whenever I travel to the Big Apple

This is one of the BEST restaurants in NYC!! The ambiance, service and of course the food are all amazing !! A must if you enjoy caviar!! Which is what we ordered. The manager went above and beyond for us!! A restaurant I will visit every visit to NYC!! read more

Caviar Russe - New American Near Me - New York, New York

You'd be better off at any other fine dining establishment in the city. It's fine (at best) and basically a tourist trap. On the bright side, it's not hard to get a reservation. For the food and the service, the price point is boarder line offensive. Try any other nyc michelin guide restaurants - forget anything with stars, even the honorable mentions will blow this away. read more

Absolutely perfect. Took my fiancee here for her 35th birthday and couldn't have asked for a better experience. The space is elegant and calming, the food is AMAZING (literally everything we tried tasted delicious) and they took amazing care of us. If you're looking to celebrate a special occasion, this is an easy decision. read more

***Caviar Russe is a great option to indulge in caviar; I really like their large spoon servings, which allow you to try a variety of caviar without having to spend an outrageous amount of money; this caviar boutique also features a fine dining restaurant that serves elegant fare though some courses definitely shine more than others*** Caviar might be the most expensive premium ingredient in the country considering that reasonably priced truffles like Oregon truffles are available. Like truffles though, caviar seems to be more accessible now, which might be due to the rise of farm-raised caviar in the US. I've had caviar at several restaurants where chefs integrated tiny portions into courses. I've also had caviar (both in the restaurant and to go) at the renowned Petrossian, which has a LA boutique. Petrossian also has a location in Manhattan and its main competition is Caviar Russe, which not only features a wide variety of caviar but a fine dining restaurant where you can enjoy high-end cuisine in an elegant dining room that has several contemporary touches. Like Petrossian, many of the caviar tins at Caviar Russe are unbelievably expensive due to the nothing-quite-like-it-taste of caviar as well as its rarity. Fortunately, all of Caviar Russe's caviar can be purchased in a large spoon size (about 5 grams). While this is not a large portion, it is more than enough to get a good taste of the caviar as well as to have enough leftover to pair with traditional caviar accouterments like blinis and creme fraiche. And all of this comes at an attainable price with several selections below $20 and even an option below $10. It was very illuminating trying several different caviar selections in the same sitting. There were a lot of differences in flavor profiles. Some were saltier. Some were brinier. The ocean and fishy flavor, which I really like, stood out more with some selections. What I noticed most was how salty the North American farm-raised caviar was compared to the Caspian Sea imported Osetra caviar, which had a stronger fish flavor as well as a smoother finish. My favorite selection was the Gold Osetra caviar, which had a great color as well as a perfect balance of salty, briny and tasting-of-the-ocean flavor. The Classic Osetra perfectly delivered a salty note and then a strong fish note. I also really liked the Sterlet caviar; it was one of the least expensive options and had a smooth finish that was absent in the other lower priced caviars. The pressed caviar delivered an incredibly strong and fishy punch, but I did not like it since you lose caviar's delicate and unique exploding pearl texture. The caviar accouterments were really good. The toast was a perfect crispy vessel for the caviar. The blinis were French crepes style and they were very thin, delicate and sweet. I also liked the rich creme fraiche, which had a mild flavor that did not wash out the caviar flavor. Caviar Russe's tasting menu integrates caviar into a few courses, but there are several non-caviar French courses as well. Caviar Russe's open kitchen is very small (which is in the bar). With some hot courses, you can hear the snap and pop of the food as it cooks. I went with their 5-course tasting menu and instead of an amuse bouche, I was presented a small complimentary course to start. It was very creamy and smooth uni custard with fragrant Australian black truffle, tangy avocado crema and crisp radishes. It was easily the best course of the night. Next were raw oysters topped with minced apple and celery granita as well as a very generous portion of Classic Osetra caviar. It was a nice mix of ocean, salty and refreshing. I did feel that the celery and apple had similar refreshing notes and that the caviar and oyster had similar briny notes. While this actually made those elements shine more, I also thought that this course could have used something else. The Bluefin tuna was paired with perfect sides though the fish itself (while fresh, moist and soft) lacked the great flavor of Bluefin tuna at top sushi restaurants. The lobster and bone marrow risotto featured perfectly al dente rice though there was not much lobster meat in the dish (a good amount of bone marrow though). The main course was moist and dense wild striped bass that was topped with a chorizo red wine reduction and garnishes like nicely smoked artichokes, artichoke puree, fennel, and mushrooms. Dessert featured traditional sweet ingredients like chocolate, caramel and vanilla, but it was nicely done. Warm madeleines ended the dinner. Service was very professional, polished and pleasant; Caviar Russe is expensive, but there are a lot of flavors here you will just not find elsewhere. Caviar Russe is an excellent option for those looking to indulge in a classic caviar experience. Their French cuisine is good, but there are also more exciting restaurants in the city. I am not sure what the parking situation is. read more

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