Stop by for Golden Hour in Wallace Room. Host and bartenders…read morewere very friendly, love that for a small cozy place. Cocktail HH was boozy and delicious. Artichoke Dip for $22 and Fish & Chip $22 more like regular meal pricing, not bad to snack on!

Everything about this restaurant was great! The staff was friendly, and attentive to our group's…read moreneeds. I have to mention how appreciative we are with how accommodating the staff was given a portion of our group was quite late to the reservation; they were understanding, communicative, and flexible with the kitchen's open time as our reservation was near the end of the lunch/brunch shift. The food was fantastic!! As someone who does not favor sweet breakfast foods, I have to say that the pancakes were probably the best I've ever had. The burger was full of flavor and the french fries were delicious. The drinks were flavor and I really enjoyed the blackberry spritz! Not too sweet but quite flavorful and tasty. We had a great time at The Golden Swan, and I cannot wait to come back!!

Wow, Lord's was a completely unexpected delight. A friend suggested it for dinner, and I thought-…read moreBritish? Hmmm. He promised it would be the best British food we've ever had, and he was completely correct. We had the Curry Scotch Eggs (incredible), Trout with Celeriac, Snap Pea Salad (one of my favs), White Asparagus (interesting), Roast Chicken (best dish of the night for me), and Lamb Pie, their take on a shepherd's pie, and also delicious. The wine list is fantastic and the cocktails were great, especially the martinis. The space is cozy and ambient, really captures the pub feel of a London mainstay. The service was fantastic- our server was helpful, happy, and even treated us to a round of free drinks when she got distracted by a larger party's needs (we were fine and didn't even notice, but loved the drinks!). Do NOT skip on dessert- the ginger cake and apricot crumbles were both amazing. 10/10 meal.

Husband and I were lucky to be seated immediately as a walk in on a weekend, but definitely…read morerecommend making reservations since we were initially quoted a 3 hr wait time without! We loved the pancakes, it had the perfect amount of crisp around its edges and was drowned in a buttery maple syrup. Batter is on the saltier side which I'm a fan of. We also ordered the burger, chips, and scotch egg. Personally thought the scotch egg batter and burger was on the saltier side of things as well which added up with so many savory dishes. The patty was perfectly cooked to a medium rare and was so tender and juicy. The chips reminded me of pommes frites fries, and that vinegar mayo was the perfect complement. I would love to come back for the dinner menu!

A Yelp search for 'Best Fish & Chips in NYC' brought me to Dame. After a long work week, nothing…read moresounded better than this comfort classic. I made a reservation for a Monday evening around 8pm. Even at this time, reservations were scarce. It's not a very large restaurant so I highly recommend making a reservation in advance. I ordered the Sourdough Bread & Butter, and the Squid & Scallion Skewers to start. The bread was crispy and tasty; a solid sourdough, but wasn't anything overly unique. The skewers were herbaceous and light. The green sauce was super flavorful - especially when dipped into by that sourdough. For my main I ordered the Fish & Chips (of course). Were they extremely good? YES. Were they the best Fish & Chips I've ever eaten? No, however this accolade belongs to an actual Chippy I ate at in the UK. As far as 'restaurant' Fish & Chips go however - these are the probably the best I've eaten. The fish was expertly fried and super crispy. The chips were thick cut and well-salted. My only complaint is there wasn't more of them. An extra handful of chips and you wouldn't see the bottom of the plate in photos - just sayin! For dessert I got the Sticky Toffee Pudding. Now this WAS the best Sticky Toffee Pudding I've ever had. Extremely flavorful. Extremely sweet. Would be perfect for two to share. As a solo diner, it was pushing my sweet tooth to eat the entire thing. But naturally, I did. The service was great. Super personable and attentive. I was seated at the counter overlooking the kitchen. Watching the chefs prepare every dish was fascinating and entertaining to watch. Definitely recommend this place!

A seafood centric restaurant? That's what Dame is. This has been on my list for ages and finally…read moresnagged a res to check it out. The resto itself is pretty tiny - probably why reservations are so hard to come by. As for the food, lots of seafood options. 1. The oysters were good albeit very rich 2. Sourdough was actually great especially with their cultured butter 3. Squid skewers were probably my fave. Perfectly cooked. That green sauce is herby springy and zingy. 4. Cucumber salad was pretty good. I liked the smoked mussels 5. Tuna was also good not much to say about it 6. Kedgeree was... just alright. I could have skipped this tbh. The rice had a bit of bite to it which I actually kinda liked. My friends thought it felt undercooked. It's basically just like rice soaked in a light curry 7. Sticky toffee / date pudding: I was excited for this since I've heard all about how Dame makes a banging one but this kinda fell short for me. The vanilla bean (sour) cream didn't really do it. Sour cream with a sweet dessert? I suppose it was to cut the sweetness but hmm... I've had much better sticky dates elsewhere Service was good. Overall a good restaurant especially if you love seafood. Probably not worth all the effort to get a res. But good nonetheless, would come back if it was a lot easier.

This was my second time at Estela after a couple of years, and it definitely lived up to my memory…read more The restaurant has such a cozy, warm atmosphere that makes it feel intimate. I walked in on a weekday and was able to snag a seat at the bar after about a 45-minute wait, which wasn't too bad. This time I ordered: - Endive with walnuts, anchovy, and Ubriaco Rosso - Ricotta dumplings with mushrooms and pecorino sardo - Cured tuna with black pil pil and ponzu - Beef tartare with elderberries and sunchoke The endive salad was fresh and well-balanced, but I personally wasn't a fan of the Ubriaco Rosso cheese. It reminded me of goat cheese, which just isn't my thing. That said, if you enjoy funky cheeses, you'll probably appreciate it. The ricotta dumplings were the standout of the meal since it was pillowy, incredibly light, and absolutely delicious. I'd order them again in a heartbeat. The cured tuna was also excellent. The fish was fresh and paired nicely with the ponzu, though I thought there was a little too much black pil pil (which I believe is made with squid ink), so it overpowered the tuna at times. The beef tartare was another solid dish. The elderberries and sunchoke added a nice contrast of flavors and textures without taking away from the quality of the beef. Overall, Estela continues to be one of my favorite spots for creative, beautifully executed dishes. The only downside is the price. It's definitely a splurge. Even so, I'd happily come back for another special occasion (and for those ricotta dumplings).

To take a moment and experience a fun, playful meal like I had at Estela is an absolute joy…read more Starting off strong with a bread and olive starter. The little olives were lovely, one even had an unexpected citrus to it. Unexpected is a good word to pair with this idea of joy. Each dish, although appearing simple in visual, had an unexpected detail. The endive, morel lobster, white asparagus, and lamb. All very lovely. The service was so gentle and thoughtful. I would say the "weakest" dish, if I had to choose was the elysian lamb. The preparation was perfection it just didn't have the same whimsy the other dishes did. Although, the peas it came with were nostalgic and I appreciated that. Portions small, I do think pricey given the sizes. But I interpreted it as a dining experience around farm fresh ingredients. I did have a little snack later that eve, but that's me !

So good. Had a great evening here. Food was excellent, service, ambiance. New favorite.read more

Was walking around and wanted something to eat for lunch. Found this place and boy was I glad. The…read morefood here is very good. The service is good. I will be back to try the dinner menu. Highly recommend.

I had a wonderful celebratory meal at Claud! As a French/European inspired restaurant, they served…read moreup some delicious dishes. Started off with the scallop skewers which were fresh, tender, and super well-seasoned especially with a bite of spice. I wish the portion was bigger so I could eat more! The chicories with dates was a nice and appetizing salad. The veggies were fresh and the dates added a contrasting sweetness to the savory, cheesy profile. The red shrimp was delectable! Each piece was very fresh, chewy, and doused in this aromatic chili, garlic-y oil/sauce. Be sure to get some bread to soak up the sauces from both this shrimp dish and from the scallop skewers. The chicken liver agnolotti lived up to the hype! The pasta was al dente and each bite bursted with strong umami flavors and creaminess from the chicken liver. For mains, the pork chop with smoked onion jus was perfect for an onion-lover like me. The pork chop was surprisingly tender and juicy. The onion sauce was addicting. The tilefish with clams and swiss chard was less impressive, but I still liked the combination of seafood, veggies, and the garlic sauce. I'm not a huge cake person but my partner enjoyed their famous (and large) chocolate cake. As a wine bar, they offered a wide selection of options. Staff members were very knowledgable/helpful with their pairing recommendations. I managed to grab reservations for bar seating on the weekend, but the restaurant does have regular table seating. Interested to check out their seasonal dishes in the future for another celebratory meal!

INTERIOR/AMBIANCE: Comfortable, moderate noise…read more SERVICE: Very good. FOOD/DRINK: We thoroughly enjoyed the food. We ordered the foie gras terrine with walnuts & honey vinegar (well-balanced flavors), chicken liver agnolotti (liver flavor was present but not at all overwhelming), red shrimp with olive oil & garlic (shrimp was fresh, forgettable dish overall), pork chop with smoked onion jus (tasty and tender), chips and aioli (so good), and lettuce with parmesan (good). The devil's food cake was the star of the show, sadly it's limited to 1 per table so we also ordered the pistachio bundt cake which was tasty and pistachio-forward. I ordered 2 glasses of red wine, the pours were on the smaller side and the wine was slightly chilled. Not my favorite, but the wine did complement the food. OVERALL: Fantastic, great spot.

This place is a dream. We had dinner there Easter night. We walked in and the place was JUMPING!!…read moreJulio met us at the door and greeted us like old friends. The space is small-ish, but cozy and warm. There were big tables with families and friends. There were solo diners companionably sitting at the bar. There were romantic duos cozied up at small tables--all of this under dozens of twinkling lights and freshly colored paper lanterns. The best part of it all, though, was (happily!) the food. My two favorite dishes of the evening were the lasagna--I know that I will dream about that lasagna--it was the best that I have had outside of Italy--and the mascarpone gelato with pistachios, pomegranate, olive oil, and sea salt. The whole night was magical! I cannot wait to return!!

This place is special. Tucked away on E 2nd Street in the East Village, Chef Beatrice sources from…read morethe farmers market and it shows everything tastes alive and fresh. The meatballs are incredible. The pasta is homemade and the tagliolini is one of the best things I've had in this city. The Sunday lasagna 10 layers, bolognese, bechamel is worth planning your week around. The wine list is extensive and reasonably priced and the outdoor seating on a nice night is hard to beat. Just go.​​​

Had a lovely dinner birthday celebration here! Loved every aspect. Will be looking to return to try…read moremore of their rotating tasting menu. The team was very accommodating and went above and beyond for dietary restrictions. The kitchen bench seating provided a great peek into back of house.

Michelin , new American, 7 courses. This season has more Mexican influences and honestly loved…read moreevery dish except for the two desserts. Way too sweet for my liking and just no. Seafood was done in a very refreshing way, bursting with flavors. Few items were quite inventive and it was my first time having jalepeno cornbread (didn't know cornbread can taste this good) and pho fat. The most creative "bread and butter". Would have been a 5/5 stars if it weren't for the two desserts.