"I went to food heaven and I don't want to come back." Not worth the repeat. This place has so much history and food recognition, but it lacked the basics. We had several dishes and most were over salted. One side dish we couldn't even eat because someone dropped a salt shaker in it (that is how it tasted). We did visit a year ago so things might have changed but I doubt it. We also hypothesized that "American" tastebuds might want more salt and we were not prepared. What's good: atmosphere, food presentation, drinks Craftbar: I never had issues at Craftbar. Plus it's easier to gather friends there. read more

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spectacular meal!!! we told our waiter that we are fans of Tom Colicchio and they brought out a signed photo waiter was so kind and helpful in explaining the menu. restaurant was beautifully decorated and every dish hit perfectly read more

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This was our first time back to Craft since they first opened many years ago. Then it was a stake house. One had to choose the cut, the temperature, the sauce from a list of many sauces, the vegetables and sides, and on and on. Now the menu is more varied with the decisions made by the chef. The result is mixed. The arugula salad and mushroom risotto were good, the biretta and black sole were disappointments. No sauce on the fish, just grilled, nothing special. The Pavlova however was quite good. Though the prices are steep with most appetizers in the $30 range and entrées in the $50 range the wine list was reasonable. The very knowledgeable sommelier pointed us to a beautiful and reasonably priced burgundy. Service here was excellent. John Gargano the the restaurant's maître runs a tight ship. read more

Have you ever had an experience where every person at your table bit into something and went absolutely silent? That was our experience with the peach tart. Holy cow-- the peach is soft & warm, the pastry crust melts in your mouth & the ice cream is super rich and filled with nuts. Please try it! Okay, so now the meat & bones of the review: Overview: I absolutely loved this place. The food is simple (farm to table), the ingredients are fresh & the vibe and service are perfect for a business or dinner conversation. Vibe: classy & open-- great for conversations and business dinners. Perfectly mildly dim lighting. It's not too quiet. The decor is incredible, and there's a wall of wine that lines the whole right side of the space near the bar. Service: impeccable. Everyone is super nice and respectful and dedicated to making sure you have a good experience. Literally, these peeps are trained to be sneaky. I have no idea how many times they refilled my water and wine glasses. The courses were sequenced perfectly. You get an amuse-Bouche starter (gazpacho) and dessert taster (chocolate cake bite), and they give you "breakfast" -- some kind of scone -- on your way out. Food & drink: Try the seeded bread! It's worth the calories. We started with the spring salad. You get a huge portion of mixed lettuce with a light and refreshing dressing mixed in. We ordered the halibut, duck & agnolotti. The duck was a tiny bit dry, but the duck & pasta dishes were the perfect balance of richness and portion. Just incredible. We tried the fairytale eggplant, peppers & hen of the wood mushrooms. They were all perfectly roasted and seasoned. We had Sancerre with the meal. It didn't disappoint. Dessert: if you made it this far, you already know how I feel about the peach tart, but we also tried their ice creams and sorbets. Blackberry was my favorite & vanilla & cherry almond were awesome, too. The place is a bit pricey, but worth it for the whole experience. Kudos to the chef & staff. I can't wait to come back! read more

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An absolutely fantastic evening, you will not be disappointed. Our meal was perfection. I enjoyed the short ribs complimented with the potato aligot, wow, next level comfort food. Every bite from the first course of oysters to the last bite of sorbet was a pure delight. The atmosphere is beautiful and warm, with acoustics that allow for great conversation. The service was spectacular, perfectly attentive, knowledgeable and super nice. read more

Amazing place. Service and food is fantastic. Came in on an absolute whim. So glad I did.

Craft is a great dining spot in New York! My roommate picked Craft for restaurant week lunch as she is a huge top chef fan! So glad she did because our meal at Craft was great! The ambiance was modern, elegant, clean and spacious. Tables were pretty spread out - which is rare in NYC! The pre fixed three courses restaurant week lunch had so options- 8 different dishes each for appetizers and main course - it was amazing! Loved all the appetizers our table had - Fluke Crudo, Beer Taretare, and Duck liver mousse were the highlights. Everyone ordered the famous Craft Burger - smoked gouda with caramelized onion and it was so good! All the dishes were of high quality and we all really enjoyed our meal! Definitely take advantage of the pre-fix lunch options at Craft! They offer three courses of $36 regularly and it's so worth it! read more

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This is the kind of world class restaurant with world class service that deserves recognition . I don't usually give out 5 stars because that, by definition suggests perfection and no room for improvement . Well, in this case , truly , there isn't too much room for improvement . Before I tell ya'll about the food and other stuff, let me be the first to tell you that the service was unbelievable and the Craft experience magical From the moment we were welcomed into the restaurant to the time we left with our little muffins for tomorrow's breakfast, the entire experience was perfect, magical and an assault on the senses. The food is non-traditional and even traditional ingredients are prepared with surprising twists to make each dish symphony on the taste buds. Everything was fantastic but the gnocchi was just the highlight for me. They were fat, fluffy flakes of fabulousness read more

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My friend and I wanted one fancy dinner in our visit to New York City and after looking at some high-end places, we decided on Craft. And I'm so glad we made that decision. Yes, I was excited to eat at Tom Colicchio's restaurant, but the food spoke for itself. It was simply amazing! The food and the ambiance wasn't pretentious, and the price was reasonable considering the place is well known. Along with our orders, we received complimentary amouse bouche, dessert and carrot cake all wrapped up for the road. It was a great experience and I will definitely come back when I visit NYC. read more

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Craft is the perfect location for a festive, large group meal. 10 of us enjoyed a fantastic, family style dinner this weekend. No special occasion - just good friends getting together for some quality time. The lovingly prepared dishes were tasty and perfect for the season. We had the halibut, chicken and pork (all perfectly cooked and delicious). The Hamachi appetizer was out of this world and the donuts - well, what can we say! I can't say enough about the team. Our event planner was thoughtful and detailed. The tableside staff (table captain, sommelier, servers) were warm, attentive and ever present - on a packed Saturday night we felt like the only table in the restaurant - what a memorable evening! read more

Restaurant Week - Summer 2018 This is definitely one of the fancier places where most of the price comes from the interior. For appetizers, I got the gulf prawns. There was only 2 medium-sized prawns on top of minty watermelon and thinly sliced cucumbers. Not that good, to be honest. Next, I got the maccheroni. I like this dish a bit more because it was actually filling. The braised beef was a good complement to the pasta. There was a appropriate amount of sauce for flavoring too. The service here is great. The waiter checked us in a few times. He knew exactly when to take away the dishes and when to bring in a new one. I wouldn't necessarily be coming back but it was a great experience. It was a hefty price tag for just two small dishes. read more

Craft - gulf prawns - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Exceptional staff, service, ambiance and food. We spent our anniversary having lunch at Vallata next door and ended the evening with dinner at Craft. Wonderful humans work at both establishments. Big shoutout to Cesar who has now served us twice. He is truly a master of hospitality and adds another level to an already fantastic dining experience. We appreciate the efforts your team made to make our anniversary so memorable. Can't wait to come back! read more

My girlfriend and I both got food poisoning from eating here, but it was probably the best meal I've ever eaten in NYC. The staff are also phenomenal. read more

" best burger I have ever eaten" this was what my son uttered ! Skate was flavorful and juicy. Wait staff/support staff/ front of house all very kind attentive and seemed to really care about our experience ... read more

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Went here for Valentines Day back in 2015 and went all out. 5 courses al a cart in their private dining room within a eye shot of the head chef working in the kitchen helping to get those courses out on time. Amazing!!! Every dish was delectable. My most favorite dish of all was the Wagyu Sirloin cooked medium. It was like butter.. OMG ... The intimacy of this place is what brings the attention and then when you taste the food it's !!!!! Amazing place!!!! read more

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We finally got to Craft after canceling several times through the years do to various disasters that always seemed to occur when we had a reservation. Hurricane Sandy, kids getting sick and things like that. I am so glad we finally got a chance to go. Everything about the place is excellent. The food is ridiculous good and you can really taste the quality. The service was outstanding. I can't wait to go back!!!! read more

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Very very good service. The food was delicious and met everything it should have. The ambiance was very good.

We have been wanting to get to Craft for years, and we finally got around to it on our trip into NYC for our anniversary. Despite the extremely high expectations, Craft delivered in every way, making it a memorable night for us! The decor and ambiance inside was very nice, and the service is impeccable. Each of the servers make a point that you will enjoy this special dining experience. We ordered the veal sweetbread and arugula salad as our first course, and both were amazing. For our main dishes, we ordered the flatiron steak and the halibut, with a side of lobster risotto, all of which was as good as it sounds! For dessert we had the homemade donuts, which came out with "Happy Anniversary" painted on the plate with chocolate. A very nice touch. We each had one of their specialty cocktails with our meal: the mojito-like Persia, with vodka, pomegranate, lemon and mint, and the tasty bourbon and Aperol Black Widow. And for our special occasion, the restaurant had special menus printed up for us and provided a complimentary champagne toast! My only regret was not getting there earlier to get an extra cocktail before our meal. Chef Tom Colicchio should be proud! Thanks for the amazing experience! read more

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Garlic lovers galore. What a fantastic meal from start to finish! We started with a complimentary little cup of soup which was delish. Next we got the marinated himachi and cured arctic char of which the hamachi was delicate and refreshing while the char was flavorful and just as delicious. For entrée I had the halibut and my boyfriend ordered the red snapper. At first I liked the snapper better, but once I combined the garnishes and side dishes with the halibut I was beyond happy with my dish! For sides we ordered the potato puree, romanesco, and hedgehog mushrooms. All I have to say is WOW. The sides were so fresh and garlic-y and it was all amazing! Although already extremely full, we decided on the chocolate soufflé which was rich and not overly sweet with the perfect pistachio ice cream. A double thumbs up from start to finish! read more

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Wife and I came back to Craft after a while away, at 6:00 on a Thursday night. A recent review (Times? Eater?) referred to Craft as "grease and herbs", which is pretty close to the mark (not that grease and herbs are bad). I started with grilled octopus with white beans and peppers, which seems to be everywhere these days, but I'm not complaining, it's everywhere b/c it's delicious. Octopus had a nice char on it, but it could not have lived up to what Craft is asking for it. My wife had an arugula salad w/ pecorino & toasted pignoli nuts, which was perfect. As Chef Tom has said, simple ingredients done well can be just as delicious as fancier fare. She had the pasta with lamb ragu, the pasta was cooked perfectly, but there was a bit too much rosemary, in my opinion. A little bit of rosemary goes a long way, and this bit went too far. But not all herbs missed the mark - fresh oregano was perfect for the hedgehog mushroom side. We also got the polenta, which was maybe a bit loose, but tasted delicious. My halibut was cooked perfectly, and was sized just right for me to follow with cute donuts. Food gets four stars, especially at Craft's price points, but fifth star is for the service. Our service staff was on point the entire meal. read more

Craft - donuts - New American Near Me - New York, New York

My coworkers swear by Craft. So much that they've frequented once per NY trip the past 9 years from what they've told me. Naturally, I had to come visit for myself with them on one of the trips. Perhaps I came on a bad night but I was left feeling hungry for the leftover lox bagel in my hotel fridge. The steak I ordered wasn't overcooked or anything but lacked juiciness and caused me to chew an exorbitant amount until I still couldn't break it down and had to spit it out. My coworkers also pointed out that it wasn't what they had remembered that night after noticing that I eventually just gave up eating it and just pushed the meat around my plate to entertain myself while they finished their meals. The hamachi plate was disappointing as well. I thought it was a little warm for fish to be served raw and dressed with sauce. read more

Haven't been back for a long time and it was nice to come for my anniversary. We got an anniversary dessert and complimentary glasses of champagne at the end. Food and service were excellent and they always focus on the freshness of the ingredients. The sauce of each dish was amazing and it didn't over power the ingredients. It's hard to describe - duck tastes more ducky and mushrooms taste more mushroomy. The cod and the oysters and the sea urchin pasta were all amazing. All around waking up my senses. We had the pasta split 3 ways and really enjoyed it as a mid course between oysters and entree. See the pics. read more

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Great service, good vibes. Great dessert and very approachable good food. Kinda expensive though

Loved the ambience, and the decor of the restaurant. Food was alright for me, nothing worth returning for. We ordered chicken, risotto, arugula salad, lamb, and creamy potatoes. Cocktails were decent taste. The bill was around $400sh. I went especially to see the manager 'tony' whose an inspiring human being. Read his story on humans of new york Facebook page. read more

I am a fan.... take all of my money!!! I had the opportunity to dine at CraftNYC back in April, and it met all of my expectations plus more.... Where do I begin... The menu was large but not over whelming, there are options for EVERYONE- no matter who you are, where you came from, and what you like... I believe that Craft will not let you know. I had oysters to start. obviously. they were fresh and tasty. For my main course, a friend and I split the 28oz of 32 Day Dry Aged Strip Sirloin and let me tell you... it was cooked to perfection. The steak was easily top 3 steaks I've had in New York City, hands down... They accompanied the steak with Bone Marrow, which was the perfect addition. For sides, I chose the cauliflower and think they were some sort of gnocchi. This was the perfect meal. Their wine selection is extensive, but certainly barely selected. Some wines on the list, I hadn't recognize, others, were some of my favorites. The cocktail drink menu also had tons of options. The service was impeccable. The waiter had tons of knowledge about EVERYTHING on the menu. The busers, food runners, bartenders, hosts were all on their game. Of course, I got the rest of my delicious steak to go since we could not physically finish it. They wrapped my food to go so beautifully and carefully. They even added a small breakfast muffin for me to enjoy the following morning, which was packaged in a cute little bag labeled "CraftNY". If you have the chance to go to Craft, please do yourself a favor and GO! Thank me later...xo read more

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My wife and I ordered the Grilled Octopus and the Spaghetti Nero, both were bland. This is overpriced food for what you get. Not impressed Mr Colicchio, I can cook better food than this. read more

Chose Craft for my husband's 50th birthday last night because we've had some very special meals there in the past. We were disappointed. They knew it was a special occasion--why go to the trouble of printing "Happy Birthday" on the menu if you're going to jam five of us at a table meant for four, in a drafty corner next to the waiters' station? We should have insisted on a better table, but we shouldn't have had to. Also, if you loved the perfectly simple buttery lobster they used to serve, note they've changed it. Now it's cluttered up with diced vegetables and mushy roasted tomatoes. I didn't think that was the Craft way. read more

One of the first fine dining experiences I've had where I felt I was satisfied both in taste and portion size relative to price. Service was great, a little slow but it was a fully booked evening and they made up for it by being very hospitable. Very warm vibe in the inside. read more

Not the worst restaurant experience I've ever had, but without a doubt the worst for the price. The food was good and the waiters were fine. The management was a joke. We had outdoor seating. The effort put into the setup was below the neighborhood ramen shop I go to. They have tables less than 6 inches from the curb on a street where cars drive right next to the curb. It's shameful to seat someone there who's going to pay $100 for a meal. There is also no covering for the outdoor seating. Again even the cheapest restaurants in the city have had covered outdoor seating since Covid. It started raining. They were totally unprepared for this--we and the other table seated outside walked ourselves in when we decided it was raining too hard (after sitting in light rain for about an hour). There were no open seats in the restaurant (we asked at the beginning of the meal to sit inside given the forecast and were declined). If the restaurant is not even going to have covered seating, it would be nice if they at least didn't pack every single seat in the house, in case it rains. We told this to the general manager. He said "Meteorologists--they're never right are they!" That's actually the point--that's why management needs to plan. This is an inevitable situation that there appeared to be no planning for. On top of this, there was another diner sitting directly next to us who was coughing up a lung the entire time she was there. She wasn't masked or anything. None of the waiters--or the manager who chatted up the table--said anything to them. They didn't ask her to wear a mask or offer them one. 0 concern for safety in sitting people less than 1 foot away from passing cars, and apparently also 0 concern for diners sounding extremely sick who are right next to other diners. Again it's shameful to expect people to pay $100 a pop for conditions that wouldn't be tolerated at a grimy cafe. Restaurant offered no discount, no nothing. The general manager gave us his business card and told us he would wait on us personally if we came back to the restaurant. We will not come back. read more

Outstanding meal this evening at Craft Restaurant. My server, Metz was very attentive and gave me the low down on being able to order half-orders of most sides since I was a party of one. Business travel; enjoying a fabulous meal of Dover sole in a light caper lemon sauce and half-order of "melt in your mouth" Gnocchi. Both were so good. I am looking forward to coming back soon. My table neighbors were a mother in her 80s and her adult daughter. They say best restaurant in the city and come at least once per month. I am jealous that I can't come every month. read more

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This restaurant was highly recommended by my co-worker who said it was one of the best meals she's had in a while and we completely agree! It was definitely one of the best meals we've had to date. My husband and I went here for our anniversary and they made custom menu's for us that said happy anniversary which was such a sweet and personal touch. Our waiter was incredible and gave fantastic drink and food recommendations. Below are some highlights: Octopus with chorizo was a flavor explosion and super tender- one of the best octopus dishes I've ever had! short rib- so tender and melt in your mouth, a baby could eat it... potato puree- possibly 90% butter and 10% potato, so rich and delicious for a butter and potato lover like me. hen of the woods- so simply prepared but the mushroom did all the work in terms of flavor- earthy, tender, a bit peppery. The cocktails are well thought out and out together. The only thing I'd skip next time is the pate. We had such an incredible and memorable experience and will 100% come back. read more

The ambiance was pleasant, the service was friendly and impeccable, and the food was simple, had clean flavors, and was expensive (of course). Simply put, our table of three enjoyed our experience at Craft. So why only 3 stars? We tried a lot of food, and the only dish that wowed us was an appetizer, the agnolotti. We wished there was more of it. Another appetizer, the cavatelli, two of us actively disliked. The same two also thought the corn risotto was too sweet, and the mushroom assortment way too salty. My wife and I each ordered the scallop entree, which came with four perfectly caramelized discs; however, had we known the portions would be so generous, we'd have split one. I encountered sand as well. Our daughter had the roast chicken, which looked amazing, and she loved it. If my wife and I were in the area, we might return for more cocktails, which were awesome and apparently NYC-priced ($16 each!). But for $280, with tip, we three wouldn't dine here again. read more

Came here for dinner last night. I ordered half a dozen assorted oysters for my appetizer. Two of the six oysters were foul tasting and I regretfully ate one and had to spit the second one out. I told the bus boy and our server that two of the oysters were bad, they apologized but didn't seem too concerned that I was just served spoiled seafood. Which I have to say was a big surprise because apart from that the service was actually very good. But when you serve someone spoiled food you have to take it very seriously. Unfortunately, I woke up terribly sick this morning with symptoms of food poisoning and have been sick all day. read more

Wow! What an evening! We came to New York and this was our first stop for food. I made a reservation to sit what I thought was in the bar area, but it turned out we were at the bar. They offered to put us at a table, but whatever, the bar actually turned out to be a great time! Our bartender/server was fantastic! (Sunday 8/7) He greeted us with champagne and the restaurant gave us a menu that was personalized for our anniversary which was a very nice touch. Ordered scallops, pork both ways, aligot, and mushrooms- all were some of the best flavors for each dish that I've ever had! Scallops were cooked to absolute perfection, the pork belly was the star of my hubby's dinner, and both sides were enough to make you dream about them! Our bartender was just such a great guy and we had really good conversation with him. I would definitely return to this place in NYC! read more

In my opinion, Tom Colicchio did one thing right while another wrong - wrong being left Gramercy Tavern as the main chef and partner, right thing being opening up Craft and brought it fame and reputation. As James Beard best chef award winner, Tom really knows the right way to please even the most stubborn diner, by utilizing simple ingredients and yet assigning them unique flavors. My favorite dish of the night - Rohan duck breast with foie gras sausage, had an extremely tender texture within the duck meat; the skin was so juicy that it almost burst out once I took the bite; the sausage on the other hand, was cooked perfectly well with a more chewy texture, and just the right amount of seasoning. Our waiter suggested the assorted mushrooms, which turned out to be our favorite side dish. We certainly would not skip the dessert. As two banana lovers, we opted for the banana tarte tatin - ginger ice cream fans, this is your thing! Ice cream did a good job balancing out the sweetness from the roasted banana slices. Well done! Impeccable services too. I cannot think of a better place to bring in your bestie and try to leave an impression. Best way to cheer on a lackluster Monday night. read more

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Craft is a Colicchio institution that I've been loyal to for fifteen plus years. It has set the bar on quality, craftsmanship, and service and I've never been disappointed. However, Easter Sunday provided a real goose-egg from start to finish. We arrived promptly at 1:55pm for a 2pm seating for 6. Upon arrival, we were told that the table was being prepared and were invited to wait at the bar. Typically, I would give "being prepared" up to 15 minutes. We were kept waiting until 2:30pm. At 2:15, we checked in with the hostess and asked if it would be much longer...and asked if we should go ahead and order drinks. She replied "you could do that". A classic exercise in ambiguity. After returning to the bar, we ordered some drinks. A few of us ordered our choice liquor on the rocks. Despite the $16+ cost associated with each, the bartender measured exactly one shot's worth of liquor into each glass. At a restaurant of its stature, I've never seen such a frugal measure taken. Finally it was time to sit. We were walked to our table and all of us realized how warm it felt in the restaurant. I looked around and quickly noticed two standing air conditioners and two fans toward the center of room; not quite the charming aesthetic we'd hoped for -- on top of that, the standing units both read 70-75 degrees...an unfortunate temperature for a blazer. I told the hostess the temperature was uncomfortably warm and was told the AC was off-line as their landlord had been doing work on the building. Despite making the reservation a month prior on open-table, no forewarning was provided. After we each peeled off a layer, our waiter identified himself, handed us the prix fixe menus and asked if he could get us any drinks. He explained the pastries would be right out and the first course would later follow. Half of our party ordered cocktails and the rest rose. The bar was in view from my seat and I saw the drinks promptly prepared and waiting... our waiter did not reappear for another 15 minutes to serve them. By the time he brought the drinks over and the bottle of rose, the drinks had melted and the rose had lost its chill and was poured at close to room temperature, further exacerbating the heat. Another twenty minutes passed without any food when suddenly the first course arrived. We were frustrated and starving by then. I asked about the pastries and the server said "you never got the pastries!?" confirming that they should have been served just after we were seated. He rushed away and came back five minutes later with pastries. No butter was served with the pastries and to try and eat a cinnamon roll with smoked trout is both awkward and annoying. The food was good, but the service truly detracted from our ability to enjoy it and to have a great experience together as a family. For me, the ultimate surprise was that nothing was done to make us feel whole -- there were no "compliments of the chef" moments (as I've seen done during dinner); we were not comped drinks or dessert in any way, nor was any apology issued for any of the consistent hiccups. When our dessert plates were finished and cleared, we were even kept waiting to pay the bill as we sat looking and wondering where our waiter had gone for an additional 15-20 minutes. My brother's wife and mine both got up and left the restaurant to get air. For 6 of us, with a $55 prix fixe and a few drinks each, our bill was $725 without tip. What could have been a lovely and memorable Easter meal became memorable for all the wrong reasons. I will not be bringing my family back. read more

Great decor, nice place to eat, good service but the food was just not tasty. The entrees did not interest us so we stuck with appetizers. The burrata with oily sloppy peppers and anchovies did not taste good. The lumache with bolognese was dry and had too much parmesan already on it. The broccoli, sauteed greens, and beets were bland. Not sure why the servers weren't wearing masks. read more

** REVIEW FOR WINTER RW 2017 ** I was so excited to try Craft since I've heard raving reviews from colleagues. Unfortunately, the service fell short as well did the food. Very disappointing. Party of 5, we had a reservation for 2pm and four people arrived at the restaurant on time. There were a lot of open tables, but we were seated at 2:20pm. Host said they were waiting on a table to finish dessert. But the table we were seated at was for 4 people so we all had to squish. Not ideal at all! Why did we wait the extra 20 minutes then?? We all got the Craft Burger, some cooked medium, medium rare, and medium well. When we cut into the burgers and the burgers were all cooked medium rare. The burger itself was nothing special. I was excited for the smokeyness from the gouda cheese, but no smokeyness, none! My burger also was missing pickles on top for some reason. Fries were luke-warm and soggy. The meat patty was juicy, but nothing special for a high-end restaurant. Service was a total miss. Our server was pushy and encouraged us to all get drinks. When one of us said we'll think about it, he paused and made a face. Really??! There seemed to be some miscommunication among the servers because I saw some back-and-forth pacing with dishes and rechecking the tab. Overall, not impressed with Craft. Dining during RW, I want to give the benefit of the doubt that other times, the service and food is better. But I don't think our poor experience should make up for the fact that we went during RW. I did enjoy the interior of the restaurant, particularly the bar area. Cocktails seemed innovative, but not sure if I would return. read more

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This Colicchio spot offered a nice Winter 2017 Restaurant Week lunch* for $29: Duck Liver Mousse (not on normal menu) - completely fine, but a bit of a letdown Skate (cauliflower purée, hazelnuts & fried capers) (normally $23) - buttery and enjoyable Apple Tart Tatin with rosemary caramel (rather than maple walnuts which is normally $12) and vanilla ice cream - tiny and pretty pedestrian Although my water was always full, they were slow to take my order despite the place being pretty empty at the time, and after 10+ minutes, the host came to take my order (props for that, but really shouldn't have happened). One member of an adjacent party was given the normal lunch menu*. I was quickly given the check but it awkwardly initially came with a loose pen before the signing stage. *The RW menu unsurprisingly had none of their most mentioned items (Hen of woods, Donut, Marrow) and surprisingly had very little of other dishes from their normal lunch menu. OpenTable reservations were offline 1/24/17 read more

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We are avid fans of Billions and have made a point to try to visit as many of the restaurants featured on the show as we can when we are in Manhattan. This was the best of them, so far! The manager saw that I had mentioned Billions when making the reservation and he made sure that we had the very table that was used in the episode, which was lovely. Also, he knew we were on a trip to celebrate my 50th birthday, so he had a special, personalized menu created for me. I felt very special! The service was impeccable from the start, as was the martini. We next had the beet salad and the roasted mushroom medley - both beautiful and delish. I had the swordfish as my entree and it was one of the best fish dishes of my life. My husband had the short ribs and loved them, and we shared the risotto and the aligot potatoes - outstanding, both of them! For dessert, the restaurant sent over the ice cream sandwich bday special, it was adorable and yummy, and we ordered the chocolate hazelnut mousse as well, and it was one of my favorite desserts, ever! The ambiance at Craft is perfect for special occasions. We forgot that there is also a Craft near our home in SoCal, so we will be making a reservation to go there soon, based on how terrific this experience was. read more