I had an amazing lunch here for Restaurant Week. I started with the Kale salad which was dressed to perfection, followed by the Zucca pasta for my main. The pasta was tasty and the serving was quite generous, I had a lot left to take home for a second meal. I ended with the Chocolate hazelnut crunch bar for dessert and it was absolutely delicious. Normally this is an expensive restaurant, so the prix fixe menu was quite a steal. The restaurant itself is stunning. Even though it's on the pricier side, I can see myself returning again purely based on the quality of the food and service. read more

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Fantastic fare at the Peninsula. Great wine list. Chablis was refreshing. Innovative gazpacho. Succulent lamb perfectly medium rare with yogurt saucr as well as salmon medium rare with clams and spinach. Nice chocolate trio to finish. Attentive staff and romantic atmosphere. read more

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Came here for brunch on a Sunday around 1:30pm. No reservation, and there was plenty of space. This restaurant is located in the Peninsula hotel in Midtown and is very cute and classy. The brunch menu is not particularly unique, but they had several nice seasonal dishes. I got the pumpkin ravioli, which was really tasty and well-made. Service is fantastic but is expected at a restaurant like this. The place is pricey but not outrageous ($20-$30 a dish during brunch/lunch). What I enjoyed most about this place was the calm and relaxing atmosphere. Very refreshing compared to the crowded, bustling brunch places you have to worry about having a reservation for on a Sunday. read more

Clement - Avocado Toast - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I ate here with a friend for Winter 2019 restaurant week and the food was so so so amazing (definitely exceeded expectations for restaurant week) but the service was terrible and that really ruined it for us. The restaurant was pretty empty on a Wednesday night, probably three or four other tables in our section. Waiters were super pretentious and pretty rude when they found out we were doing the restaurant week menu and not ordering additional drinks (we had just come from drinks). The waiters joked, laughed, and brought out plenty of free appetizers, drinks and desserts to the older ladies seated next to us but all but scoffed at me when I asked if I could choose my dessert after I finished my meal, and snapped when I told them I'd like to take my entree to go because I couldn't finish it. Can't help but wonder the problem was that me and my friend were both POCs and younger than the average diner there. They turned the lights on promptly 2 hours after we began our meal, the other two tables in our section were still finishing their food and drinks when they began rushing us out. One of the tables had sat down after us, so I guess they were only there about 1.5 hours? That's really not a long dinner so I don't understand how the waiters expected us to finish in that time. To be fair though, the portions were generous and the quality was still amazing, even though it was restaurant week. So props to the chefs, but a big thumbs down to the servers. read more

Desserts and appetizers taste nice but the brunch menu was mediocre. Great services and environment. read more

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Definitely a 5 star rating! Food was amazing, staff was really nice and welcoming. Our server Nicholas and jimmy went above and beyond serving our table, Their service made our dine in experience a 5 star rating. Thank you so much for all you do they definitely need a shout out!! read more

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This is my first lunch of restaurant week, Clement has been on my list for long so I decided to give a try. Overall a nice experience, except for the speed. Fluke sashimi was fresh, monkfish was soft and juicy, dessert tart was crispy and made a perfect combination with the ice cream. Delicious! read more

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I have often been a fan of this place because it is the only good baijiu cocktail in NYC. I have tried every baijiu cocktail, and the Hidden Dragon is the best. Serious, get it. Anyway, the point of this review is to tell people more about their Thanksgiving buffet. I came here because I heard great things about it, and it did not disappoint. There were over 40 different dishes, all of them very high in quality. There were caviar, pate, three types of smoked salmon, the most amazing butter, turkey, lamb tajine, and many many more. I had to give a 4 star as the cocktail menu has decreased drastically in size. There were only about 5 cocktails, and none of them were as good as the last season. I really hope they can do better. read more

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**Restaurant Week, Winter 2015** Clement is located inside of the Peninsula Hotel on the 2nd floor. It's much nicer than your typical hotel restaurant. My colleagues and I work near so we came here for restaurant week lunch, winter 2015. Service - our waiter Kin was very enthusiastic about the wine, the food, and everything. Great service provided by Kin. Water - this is why I always specify that I just want NYC tap water. One of the guys asked flat or sparkling? I said flat is fine. Out comes a bottle of Fiji water that may or may not have already been open before it reached our table... which could have been filled with tap water for all I know. The bill comes and the freaking bottle of Fiji water is $15. Seriously? $15 for a bottle of water - that's outrageous. Kin helped us take it off our check because, well, totally not fair. I hate it when restaurants want to scam you over some free water. I don't care how wealthy a person is... you should never have to pay $15 for a bottle of water. Food: Appetizer: fluke sashimi - didn't really like the bitter vegetable salad it came with and the fluke had little to no taste - just some olive oil. Layered over some grains. Overall I'd say this dish was a 3, max. Entree: braised lamb shank. It was good at the time, but I just had another braised lamb shank that blew my mind today, so I may have to lower the rating on this one. It was satisfying at the least, but I would have liked it better if it was more saucy and fall-off-the bone, which it was not. The roasted petite vegetables and chick peas were nice, however. Dessert: apple/cranberry crumble with cream cheese ice cream.. the hot and cold was a good combination but the crumble was way too sweet. I had high expectations for Clement, but it's only mediocre so far... maybe because of restaurant week, who knows. read more

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We came here for my birthday meal and had a really lovely evening. The atmosphere inside is calm and intimate which made a great contrast from our busy day in the city. The service really can't be faulted and everyone was very friendly and attentive. Food-wise the lobster bisque with caviar was a definite highlight for both of us. It was really well presented and completely delicious, very rich but the perfect comfort food. The mains (duck breast and octopus) were also great, and the portion sizes were spot on. For dessert we had the apple tart and sorbet which were lovely. They also give you a little plate of assorted chocolates, which was a really nice way to finish. It is a pricey place, but I felt like it was fair for what we received. read more

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Came here with a couple of girlfriends and had a wonderful experience. Our server was extremely attentive and it was for sure a bonus that he has a good sense of humor... in a rather humble way. After all, this is a high class restaurant. We did the NYC Restaurant Week Prix Fixe Dinner Menu, and unlike most restaurants, we were not rushed at all. The server took his time explaining the dishes and he allowed us an adequate amount of time in between courses. He came by to check on us from time to time and I just loved the fact that our glasses were never empty. That tells a lot about the quality of service. Coincidentally, my girlfriends and I ordered different things from the menu so we got to try everything and, to my astonishment, everything was fantastic! The dessert sealed the deal. In all, great food and great service... Definitely coming back! read more

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Good food and quiet oasis from the madness of 5th Ave right below. However, be ready to spend $$$$. If it's a special occasion, call to confirm if the a la carte menu is available or if it is pre-fixe/buffet. Went on Easter Sunday for brunch and spent $220 each (including a mandatory gratuity for 2 (not 10!) people and no drinks). I don't mind splurging for a special occasion, just wish the resto told us in advance as we had booked it 3 weeks in advance and confirmed 2 days before. Would go back to try the a la carte menu, but probably not the pre-fixe/buffet. All the caviar in the world (which we didn't even eat) and even the Easter bunny walking around couldn't sway me to spend that much for eggs again. read more

Every time my wife and I go to New York, we always love to have breakfast at Clement. The food is great. My granddaughter was especially pleased when she could have one blueberry pancake and one chocolate chip pancake. My wife and daughter loved the avocado toast. The service is always great. The wait staff sure knows how to spoil the grandkids. Pleasant atmosphere. Couldn't have been better. read more

KenScale: 8.5/10 Hotel restaurants are always a tricky proposition. There are some great hotel restaurants with acclaimed chefs, but at the end of the way hotels don't really need quality control to attract diners snice they already have guests who will show up no matter what. I've tried to stay away from hotel restaurants (with some notable exceptions like The NoMad or Locanda Verde). Recently, I found another restaurant that belongs to the rare list of great hotel restaurants in the city. Located on the second floor of the Peninsula Hotel, Clement has that refined elegance from chef Brandon Kida's kitchen, featuring New American cuisine with global influences, that made me wonder why this place hasn't caught much buzz since its opening. Is it the stigma of being a hotel restaurant or a rather pricey menu? I honestly don't know but there were a lot of dishes to like. I showed up with in a group of three and ordered three starters and three entrees. Oysters were really fresh and juicy, well balanced with mignonette and sea salt. I was also a huge fan of the texture of octopus that came with chickpeas. Mushroom came with rice, green strawberries and pine to create a delightful dish as well. Often, the texture of lobster can be tricky to balance, but the one at Clement was near perfection, especially when combined with grits and zucchini that came along with it. I wish the sea bass that came with duck broth and maitake mushroom used slightly less seasoning because otherwise the fish was perfectly cooked. The winner of the night was lamb that came with miso, eggplant and rhubarb. The meat was absolutely juicy and tender and the surrounding vegetables made for a wonderful dish with great balance in flavor. Desserts were also quite delightful. Chocolate s'mores with Graham cracker disc and light ganache was pure decadence, although I liked the light touch of eton mess semifreddo that came with half frozen strawberry slightly better. The restaurant was half empty on a weekday night, which surprised me given the high quality of food coming out of the kitchen. Getting a reservation shouldn't be an issue. The dining room has a bit stuffy atmosphere (not surprising for a hotel restaurant with white tablecloth) but the service was professional. The restaurant has a full bar with extensive wine menu. There is also a bar area next to the dining room with a lot of work people stopping by to unwind after a long day. Clement was definitely a pleasant surprise, and I think it is worthy of a visit for special nights. read more

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What a treat. Came to this place for restaurant week and definitely got bang for the deal. The courses: Sashimi Braised lamb shank Apple cranberry crumble (substitution: assorted sorbet with fruits) An amazing Cabernet complimented my yummy meal. The waiter accommodated my nut allergy in-lieu of the fixed menu. I just said that I would pass on dessert, but the waiter said, "No! We will accommodate for you. Not a problem." Thoroughly impressed. He didn't have to do that, for substitutions are not done for prix fixe menus. Drinks and nibbles to be had here sans Restaurant week in the future... read more

My first visit to Clement was an occasion to gather with friends. The restaurant and bar are elegant, tho not at all stuffy. Prices are quite high, but the quality of everything lived up to expectation. The service is welcoming, professional, and helpful. Everyone at my table ordered something different, which offered a sense of the breadth of the chef's outstanding repertoire. The only reason I haven't given this restaurant 5 stars is that I think it's overpriced. That said, our server was especially generous to us, offering us an extra pour of wine after our bottle ran out, and bringing extra desserts just because! Classy! This place is a midtown find--good for business as well as pleasure. A party was going on in a back room, but the noise level was muted, and didn't affect the main dining areas at all. read more

I'm lucky to have my waiter understanding what I really want and he got me this special order for the special person, mixed dish to try the all three waffles, French toast & pancakes and they're amazing I liked the pancakes and waffles more though but absolutely I'm adding this place to the must visit places and let others come and try the amazing breakfast experience with a great view of the fifth avenue. read more

Clement - A custom made dish to try the all three waffles, French toast & pancakes - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Been here three times and thought it's about time I give them the 5 star review they deserve. First visit was last year with some girl friends, second was last month for a restaurant week dinner with bf, then third time was last week over a business lunch. Very suitable for all occasions I visited for. Very consistently attentive and courteous service. Decor is classy and elegant, especially the entrance through the Peninsula hotel. The different flowers they put on the tables are just beautiful. Their food is spot on, and has that refreshing taste in all their dishes which I love. Their presentation is always so delicate and beautiful, except for the beef bourguignon dish which was one of the daily specials. For that they give you three separate (mini)pots of beef, mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables, along with one big empty dish that they put in front of you, which was a bit weird and confusing to me. This will always be my go-to place to bring an out-of-town guest or to celebrate an occasion. read more

Clement - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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I went with my friend here for Brunch. Great environment and delicious food! Such a lovely experience in the middle of Midtown New York! read more

Clement - Mimosa - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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One of the best restaurant week meals I have ever had. Therefore, Clement deserves a listing separate from the Peninsula Hotel in which it resides. Upon entrance into the Peninsula, I felt very underdressed and outclassed, but the service never made me feel that way. They were attentive and not snobby. Our waiter was Marco, who was such a pleasure. He was attentive and had a great smile on his face the entire time-he seemed to thoroughly enjoy his job. The food-magnificent. The restaurant week menu was terrific. I got the watermelon gazpacho with peekytoe crab for a starter. The portion size was very good. The watermelon gazpacho was light and refreshing and a perfect complement to the texture of the crab. For the main, I got the short ribs which came with sides of squash and apricot purée. It was a perfect combination of umami from the short rib, heartiness and nuttiness from the roasted squash and subtle sweetness from the apricot purée. For dessert, the s'mores, which was completely unforgettable. Flakey Graham cracker base topped by a smooth and fudgy thick chocolate layer and lightly roasted marshmallows that melted on your tongue. To die for. Would def. go back. read more

Great service and refreshing light bites in the bar before seeing Hedgwig! Hàd burratta salad and a delicious cheeseburger. Perfect combo and portion. read more

I came here during restaurant week! It was relatively busy, but not noisy, which I appreciated. Our waiter was slightly snooty, but my friend and I were a bit young and underdressed. We were bundled up because it was snowing outside. The other patrons, who might have been guests staying at the hotel that the restaurant is in, were slightly more dressed up than we were. Anyway, I got the pre fixe menu, and my friend got the chef's 6 course tasting menu. Almost everything was fantastic, I especially remember the caramelized foie gras and tuna crudo. Our server was extremely friendly and upbeat. We ordered one apple tart and chocolate cheesecake each, but we were served 2 apple tarts. When we called it to their attention, they brought out our cheesecake and said we could have it on the house. read more

Another consistent lunch and dinner place in manhattan. For breakfast - the French toast was good and so is the steak and eggs. But given so many other choices for brunch is manhattan perhaps this is not the best place. However, lunch and dinner was always consistent. Lobster bisque - good. Clement burger - very good. Pork chop - good. Etc etc etc.... read more

We had a very good dinner here and were VERY well taken care of by the staff. I thought I read this restaurant has been at this location inside the Peninsula Hotel for 5 years +. I suspect its location inside a hotel is an additional challenge versus all the stand-alone spots in midtown, my opinion only. I searched some Yelp reviews in the neighborhood and nothing really motivated me enough to leave the Peninsula for dinner so we gave Clement a try. One silly thing, I opened up my OpenTable app and figured I'd explore a reservation since it was a Friday night, Voila ONE TABLE left at 9 pm. I guess that meant only one table on OpenTable as there were a dozen tables at least available as we arrived . I'll reserve my commentary about that marketing. The food was excellent and the staff was even better than that. We enjoyed some scallops and lamb chops, both were very tasty. And it was a healthy size rack of lamb too. Alongside were some well prepared brussel sprouts garnished with pomegranate seeds. We ordered a split of Pride merlot, and it was so darn good requested a second. This is where the staff delivered, as they didn't have the second split available immediately and offered a better choice at the same price. They did so only because we were mid meal and didn't want us to be without wine while they tracked down a second bottle. This was a staff that recognized how a dinner experience should progress. So the staff gets a 5+ on this night from me. Thank you Marco and Luis? Nice bar off the restaurant too. read more

Ordered: Watermelon gazpacho, Beef short rib, Chocolate s'more, and Strawberry shortcake Pros--The beef was so tender and it was accompanied by this great peach puree and smoked potato. Cons-The servers were not as attentive as they should've been-it took awhile before they came over so we could order our food. read more

Valentines day 2019 - Everything about Clement was promising. The ambiance, the service, the staff, the environment, was wonderful. The prefix menu looked lovely. The courses finally arrived, and I felt like the kitchen staff was playing a joke on it's guests. Starting with a miniscule, salty little oyster covered in some offensive rose water concoction. The dissapointment continued with the second course, an utterly bland"tempura" fritter. This was totally non-descript, for all I knew I could have been some kind of space ration. Suddenly, a ray of light appears in the form of this gorgeous Mediterranean Langoustine. The sommelier claimed that this crustacean was Spanish in origin. I took his word for it and very eagerly dug in. It was delicious, albeit a bit too salty, but delicious nonetheless. My interest had peaked, and I was very excited for the upcoming Wagyu coup de gras. All of my expectations came crashing down when I was served a beautiful piece of Wagyu, that was devoid of salt, and covered with some pomegranate reduction. The chef committed murder. He took a gorgeous ingredient, which is a star in its own right, and drowned it in sweet sauce. It was accompanied by same sad, dry roasted potatoes and beets. Next up was, 3, 三, tres, trois, , drei, THREE DESSERTS! I'll make this quick. The first one was good. A homemade blend of ice creams. Very delicious. The second was an absolutely mind blowing dessert that can't even be put in words. It was easily the best dish of the night, and possibly one of the most delicious pastries I've ever eaten. The last course was a totally unnecessary, small plate of mediocre pastries. I'm sure that the pastry chef put in lots of work into producing that last plate, but after being bombarded with sweets for the past 3 courses, I was done. Thanks for reading. read more

We visited Peninsula rooftop many time, but never actually had dinner at Clement. I am glad we finally tried it. The food is excellent, with a nice presentation. read more

Clement - Risotto and Sea Bass. Very good - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Had a lovely dinner here this evening for a table of two!! We both enjoyed the 7 course tasting menu, fabulous champagne and wine. The courses were good, some better than others. The service was great, they were going above and beyond to make our evening special- especially the sommelier!! read more

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One of my favorite bars ever. Intimate and cozy, they give you delicious bites of Parmesan cheese and nuts. Cocktails are delicious and well prepared. Comfortable seating and food place to catch up with friends. Great place to catch up with friends. read more

Came in with my friend during the restaurant week. The customer service is amazing. Even though it's during the restaurant week, they did not try to put more tables or serve faster to take more customers. The dinner menu is an honest offer for newbies like us to try out a high-end restaurant. I had salad, salmon and chocolate cake and my friend had tuna tartar, lamb and cheesecake. Both of our orders are delicious and beautiful! Will come back for more! read more

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As Rachel S. said below, this was indeed a perfect experience! I visited Clement this February during Restaurant Week with three of my friends. The restaurant is located within a hotel, with a glamorous lobby and coat check, and we were led upstairs and seated by a window at a roomy table between two couples. The rest of the restaurant had a fair amount of patrons. The restaurant looked neat, modern, and classy. When we were approached with the menus, I must say I noted immediately that the waiter for the night was OUTSTANDING. Truly. He came over many times to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and asked about each meal. Don't get me wrong, though. He didn't do it an annoying way. All of our food was delicious and the bread they brought out was fresh from the back, not from a basket. However, I must say the highlight of the night was most definitely the dessert. We were brought out a small plate of chocolates to share, which were very good, and we each ordered our own desserts as per the RW menu. I ordered the hazelnut crunch bar and it...was... heavenly. THAT GOOD that I even asked the waiter if I could have one to go. I was completely willing to pay for it. However, he gave it to me on the house! I was surprised and so very delighted. It even came in a plastic container in a very nice Clement bag with fabric straps. Very classy! The experience overall was fantastic. I admit I ate a little more than I should have, but it was worth it. I will definitely recommend this place to others. read more

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Clement is one of best places to enjoy gourmet food in Manhattan. On top of the location and the quality of food, it's the people that make it so super special. Beatrice, cesar, Agim, Almir make you feel more than family. Super kudos to them and the entire Clement team. Keep it up guys. read more

For a very expensive and sophisticated place, it was a horrible experience. One of the parties had the phone on full volume on video or speech the entire time we were. It is a small place and took over the entire place. We asked the waiter to ask them to turn it down. He said it was public place and people can do what they want and that I could ask them if I wanted. I disagree. One party does not get to ruin the experience and environment for the entire bar. It was unacceptable. Knowing it ruined our time, they did not comp even one appetizer. We closed our tab and I left for the last time. I've stayed there many times and had drinks at that bar many times. There are enough other places to go that actually care about the experience of there guests. I will go to those places from now on. Don't waste your money or your time unless you want to spend your evening to someone else's cell phone. read more

Went here with my family for brunch and service was spectacular. I was expecting the portions to be very small but I was surprised, size was decent and good flavors. Price for the food is reasonable, not so sure about drinks. We had 3 cocktails and those alone were $72, I had better mimosas for a better price. Nevertheless, I would come back here for the food not so much for the drinks. read more

Clement - Eggs Benedict - New American Near Me - New York, New York

The food is fine enough, just not what you would expect for the price. The Brussels sprouts, although charred on the outside, were undercooked on the inside. Bitter and crunchy. Chicken cordon bleu was decent, but nothing special. At $34 for a lunch entrée, I was expecting it to be interesting and well balanced... The decor is elegant. Service was excellent. If you are more interested in ambiance than food, this is a great choice. read more

Perfect Restaurant. Excellent food ,very glamorous, great staff , waitress and bartenders are very professional and friendly. I love the peninsula hotel , great location. read more

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When you think "hotel restaurant" you think generic foods, little to no flavor, something quick and simple. Well, that's not the case with Clement and the genius chef Brandon Kida. Yes it's in one of Manhattans priciest neighborhood in one of the priciest hotels but don't let that sway you from the amazing dishes, drinks, ambience. This place is elegance at its best yet very warm and inviting. It doesn't feel stuffy and even if you're a tourist who happens to stumble on this place with your shopping bags and camera, you won't feel out of place with the Businessmen deck in tailored suits or fashion women en route to Bergdorf or Barney's. This place is great. The food is delicious. The portions are surprisingly big and hearty. The Peninsula is a hotel of high standards and the food here is no exception. Incredible. read more

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A dear friend and colleague invited me to lunch at the "new" restaurant in the Peninsula Hotel after he had read good reviews. Thankfully he is a true foodie and Clement absolutely lived up to the rave. Happy surprise for us, we were there during restaurant week and had the three course prix fixe $25 menu. I wanted to try everything, so it was a good thing Phil doesn't mind sharing! He started with hen egg and I had the fluke crudo. Both were exquisitely prepared and presented. He then chose very well with a perfectly cooked, lightly breaded monkfish and I had freshly made tagliatelle (expertly al dente) in a mushroom sauce (not too heavy and to die for). We ate every last bite and then some. Peach tart to finish was deliciously fresh and proportioned well. All dishes were the perfect size -enough to savor but leaving you wanting one more bite. The decor is serene in a subtle palette with beautiful fresh flowers on every table. Tables were well spaced and we were seated in a large corner banquette where conversation was private and we barely needed to speak above a whisper to have a conversation. The service was fantastic! As we were trying to get a decent angle for a selfie the waitstaff came over and handily took two shots that turned out quite nicely. They were attentive to our needs without hovering. This gem is perfect in every way. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Clement takes a very simple and minimalistic approach of the modern American cuisine. Infused with subtle but rich flavors, the food appeals to the palate but still has much room for improvement. Fluke was light and refreshing but the portion was just too small. The Duck Ragu needed a little more kick to it....a hint of lime and some paprika would have helped. The chocolate cheesecake was delicious but felt a bit heavy even though the portion was quite small. Overall a good place to grab $25 lunch for restaurant week if you are in the area. read more

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We booked a table in this restaurant for The restaurant week. First of all they didn't take us The restaurant week menu, but The regalar menu and when we asked it they didn't seem so happy. The service was very poor and rude just because we were not rich customers: we heard them saying not to give us extra bread because we chose restaurant week menu. We ordered an entree (it was good but even my gradma can do that- tuna raw slices with little cubes of avocado) and, cacio e pepe: that was disgusting! Overcooked pasta (bucatini- real cacio e pepe is spaghetti), with butter and a lot of water in the plate. Where was The cacio??? Did they know What cacio is???? And they added walnut! Unbelievable! The chef needs to go to culinary school again till he will learn what cacio e pepe is and how to cook that. Never again. Waste of money! read more