An old haunt of mine, but I can no longer recommend it. Service was uneven at best. Drink order taken 30 mins after being seated; food order taken 20 mins after that. Bread/amuse came nearly one hour after being seated. Had to chase servers/managers to order more drinks. Not a premium dining experience. The food was pretty good but also uneven. Some heirloom tomatoes in the tomato salad were not ready for prime time. The haddock was overcooked and dry. The sea bass, fluke crudo, and potatoes were all solid. I'd be more forgiving of these faults if Craft weren't so expensive. If you're going to charge $51 for a piece of fish and over $300 for a modest meal for two, everything should hit the mark perfectly. That didn't happen here at all and unfortunately I can only recommend spending this kind of money elsewhere. read more

Came here for my birthday and got treated like a king. The menu even had my name on it! Epic meal! We did the bone marrow steak for table, monkfish, wagyu short rib, potatoes and some other stuff Incredible staff. Wasn't loud or anything at all inside. Thanks again read more

Everything was amazing!! Food, service, atmosphere, wine!! we were celebrating our anniversary and they rolled out the red carpet for us!! A very special night!! Thanks for the awesome dinner and experience!! read more

Incredible food, amazing service! Went out with friends and had such an incredible time. My wife & I were seated across from the bar but when our friends arrived, we wanted to be moved a little further into the restaurant. Cesar overheard us and told us if that's what we wished, he'd make it happen...and he did! Cesar has an incredible personality and really elevated our experience. The food was just -- beyond. Everything tasted so fresh & flavors were on point. We ordered family style for the four of us and it was plenty!! For starters we had a butternut squash soup amuse-bouche which is so creamy & the apple bits gave it a nice texture with a bit a sweetness to it. The burrata salad was incredible, perfect for the season, and it's burrata -- no need to elaborate here. Too good!! Hens of the woods risotto was heaven. Mushrooms cooked perfectly and the creaminess of the risotto hit the spot. For meats we chose the poached halibut which was light & zesty and the braised short ribs were out of this world!! Melt in your mouth, rich/deep flavor perfect for the cold weather outside. We almost ordered another but we still had other dishes to try. For sides we got the sweet potato cremè fraîche which were softly on the sweeter side while the cremè added a nice touch of tangy -- we loved them! The sautéed greens were a great addition to the table while the gratin potatoes were the winner of the sides. Creamy and another dish you'd want to dive into given the colder weather. Dessert -- still dreaming about it. The spiced sugar doughnuts were these perfectly warmed, small delights and the chocolate soufflè was rich & silky. We didn't know we'd be blown away by their ice creams but WOW!! I love a classic vanilla but theirs tasted like there was a hint of the lucky charms marshmallow flavor in there. Basically the vanilla didn't stand a chance at the table. The pumpkin cheesecake & chocolate stracciatella flavors were honestly incredible as well. Between the hosts, Cesar, the somm, manager (who suggested the ice cream), and the FOOD...Craft is truly a gem and wonderful fine dining experience. I'd love to go back! read more

What an amazing dinner. Beautiful restaurant, sweet staff and wonderful food. My favorite was the grilled octopus and my friend loved her chicken dish. Highly recommend. read more

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Absolutely delicious food and fabulous service. The restaurant is classy, modern, and simply decorated, and there was live music which was excellent. read more

Went here for a special dinner while visiting NYC. Have heard great things, but I see why it lost and has not been Michelin star rated in some time. Was good but definitely not great. The service was great but the food was just so-so. Had a 8:15 reservation. Yes thats later than prime time but they take reservations until 9:30 so I didn't expect them to be out of so many items. It was a Saturday night and not every table was full. The pork chop was amazing. The scallops were just average. The Brussel sprouts were flavorless ( thank goodness for the jus from the pork chop to dip them in). I expected way more from a Tom Colicchio restaurant. He would have voted off this chef tonight. read more

We liked this place! I will start by saying the service is second to none. Brilliant, friendly service. Tom would be proud. Our waiter Caesar is one of the best/friendliest/most helpful waiters I have had the pleasure of having in my life. Kudos to him and we wish him all the best and thanks again for making our experience absolutely magnificent. They gave us champagne for our anniversary which was so sweet of them. I knew the night would be great after that friendly service. On to the food. They started us with some amuse-bouche which I think was a chicken paté type bite. Was delicious. For part of our main meal we had the Amish chicken which was amaaaazing! Perfectly cooked chicken and I recommend that for sure. Skin was crunchy and meat was moist and perfect. We also had the mushrooms, the sunchokes, and the brussel sprouts (not sure if any of those are seasonal, I think the sunchokes are...but don't quote me). All were great. We liked the mushrooms the best. We also had the rabbit dish which came as a pot pie and also with breast meat wrapped in bacon. It was delicious. I would recommend the chicken over the rabbit but both were great and you can't go wrong. We were too full for dessert (although I really wanted to try the doughnuts) but they were nice enough to give us a little lemon ricotta cookie which was great too. Recommend trying this place! Thanks Craft! Can't wait to visit NYC again and drop by to say hello! Best service I have had in a long time! read more

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What this damn place should do, is issue a warning for the scallops. Those damn scallops are so damn amazing. Damning orgasmic scallops. Never in my life have I had perfectly seared and succulent scallops before. The sauce that accompanies it. Oh my. So delicious. The duck was amazing too but because I'm such a seafood lover, it's won me over. The octopus is soooo amazing as well. Yummy and crispy on the outside. So tasty read more

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

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Craft is Definitely committed to great service. Food was elegantly served, and top tier. Returning soon.

Simply delicious!!! Best scallops I've ever had. Every dish is excellent and the chefs know how to bring out every ounce of magical flavor from this bounty. read more

My husband and I had our 10th anniversary dinner here back in July. We ood, service and ambiance didn't disappoint us! They even put our names on top of our menu! It was so sweet of them. For appetizers, we had a dozen oysters and foie gras which were delicious! Then I had their signature Seared Scallops with shaved Truffles, because why not? My husband had Braised Beef Short Ribs. For the sides, we ordered Sauteed Greens and our favorite Roasted Black Hen of the Woods. For dessert, we ordered Chocolate Souffle. I must say that everything was exquisite and beyond mouthwatering! Would love to go back there again! read more

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We had a pleasant lunch at Craft during Restaurant Week 2018. For a starter I ordered the Steak Tartare, I thought the seasoning on the steak was quite good. However, I do believe the texture and size of the steak chunks could have been a bit more tender and small. There was a slight amount of chew/bite to the tartare bits that I found just a bit offputting. I did think the flavors of the steak's seasoning and the charred bread were quite good. The fresh made penne was excellent. I found the sauce to be rich, well seasoned, and the pasta perfectly chewy. The pulled short rib inside was delicately tender and flavorful. The server was defnitely helpful and friendly. read more

Craft - Maccharoni with Pulled Short Rib - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Had a surprise birthday dinner here - everything exceeded expectations. The events team is responsive and easy to work with. The food, staff & ambiance are all exceptional. Just a very warm feeling in the restaurant. read more

Craft is a high-end farm to table restaurant. The menu, printed anew daily, lists the local farms and orchards that have supplied the day's ingredients. The bounty is delivered to the kitchen by 3pm daily and informs the offerings for the night. All ingredients are antibiotic free. The décor is modern and elegant rustic farmhouse with dark hues and naked light bulbs hanging from the ceiling. The amuse-bouche was a hearty, creamy potato leek soup finished with a drop of celery oil. The octopus appetizer had a nice char on the outside and was grilled to the perfect consistency. It was accompanied by gigante beans, a Jimmy Nardello's pepper, and flash fried kale that provided a nice crunchy texture. The duck had crisp skin and succulent meat with a peppery flavor. The accompanying Brussels sprouts were also quite good. But now, we need to talk about this black truffle and winter squash agnolotti. Absolutely exquisite! I am admittedly a bit truffle obsessed (hey, there are worse vices, don't judge me). I read through the menu and noted that there were 2 pasta dishes with truffle. I was delighted! Then I saw that one of them was $137! I couldn't fathom a pasta dish living up to that price tag, so I relegated myself to the more reasonably priced $37 dish, prepared to be somewhat disappointed as I assumed I would be tasting their second rate dish. I was wrong! (don't let my husband know I ever uttered those words, ha). The pasta was absolutely phenomenal and the highlight of the meal. The fresh pasta was buttery and nearly creamy in texture. The squash added just the perfect amount of sweetness to the dish and complemented the earthy muskiness of the truffles, which also had both sweet and savory traces. The amount of truffles was quite generous. The interplay of the various flavors and textures was a thing of absolute beauty! I think they may have mixed up the price tags for those two pasta dishes, because I cannot imagine another pasta dish topping this one. Overall a great meal experience, and I would gladly make a return trip in the hopes that the pasta dish was again on the menu. read more

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Visited on a Thursday evening to celebrate my son's 3rd birthday. The staff were warm and welcoming, we were promptly seated with custom printed menus which said "Happy birthday Jordan", they even rolled it up and sealed it to take home as a keep sake! Our servers were wonderful and very attentive to our table. Everything was fantastic from start to finish. Would highly recommend. read more

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Consistently great service and great food. Must try for anyone who appreciates an amazing dining experience.

The quality of food wasn't good, especially when considering the price. Nice ambiance but not worth the price in my opinion. The fish was overcooked and cold in the middle which I've never experienced before, risotto was overcooked, angioloti bland with no taste for the filling, stale bread and over use of chives on everything. Seems like there needs to be some better quality control. read more

Nice ambience, great service, average food. We were very excited given the chef's reputation and because it was featured in Billions. The food was very average, nothing to write home about. We started with Beet salad, which was essentially beets on a plate cut in different sizes. The risotto and octopus were good. We were told the entree portion was good for 1 person but certainly not true for Pork and Chicken. And both were underwhelming.The scallops portion was reasonable for 1 person. Please note there are no entree options for vegetarians. Our friend asked if Pasta could be entree portion but she got an appetizer portion. read more

Oh man, I can't wait to write this experience. Mind you, it actually started out really good. The beet salad was very good and the cocktails tasted unique. HOWEVER, we were looking at the menu and the first course dishes just looked better to us than the main dishes, so we ordered a bunch and shared (alongside a couple rounds of drinks). Our total was about $400, then the waiter came over with the dessert menu. He said "there are some I would recommend that aren't that expensive". At that point, we were like... "Well that was a weird comment." Why did he cheapen the menu to make it look more appealing to us? Was it because we ordered six first courses, a side dish, and six cocktails between three people? So, we joked a bit then told him we were all set with desserts. He then put some cookies on the table and said "since you didn't get desserts, here are some cookies." Like do I need to show him my bank statements or have him run a credit report lol. Like we didn't order main dishes because the other parts of the menu looked appealing to us and WHY AM I DEFENDING OUR MENU CHOICES? Anyway, he ignored us after we ordered food and I had to flag him down for a second round of drinks. We may have ordered more if I didn't need to search for him or if he didn't throw some low-key shade on our financial status for some weird reason. read more

I dined at Craft with a group of six while visiting the city and was pleased with the ambiance, service, and tastes. We opted for a more family style dining experience and made out paying around $110 a head, which was honestly less than expected! The old fashioned was classically made and delicious. Our server was very sweet and knowledgeable (shouts out Charlene)! To start, we went with a couple of the grilled octopus plates. Being a Greek and an octopus lover, as well as a Mediterranean traveler, I was happy with the tenderness and flavor. The gnocchi was also shared, but came off slightly bland. The oysters were very good, as well as my entree which was an incredibly savory braised lamb with fat noodles and rosemary -- party in ya mouffff. I was not a huge fan of the squash agnolotti but my friends loved it. We ordered the soufflé for dessert. They had run out of it, which segued into a pleasant surprise, as we were then graced with some of the finest sorbet I've ever sucked off a spoon, in addition to a collection of cinnamon sugar-coated puffy donuts with caramel & chocolate dipping sides. I left drunk, full, and happy. Definitely would recommend for a more upscale dining experience in a cool, industrial, hanging lightbulb-clad space. read more

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Came here for restaurant week. It's my friend's first time here. She loved the experience so much that she wants to come back in the future. If you like the focus to be about food especially farm-fresh American dishes, this is the place to be. Appetizer: Winter Lettuce - jonagold apples, candied pecans and saba (had to look up saba: cook down grape must [grape parts cooked in freshly pressed grape juice]). The lettuce was so fresh that it makes a crunching sound and the apples were thinly sliced and flavorful. Duck Liver Mousse - pickled mustard seeds and grilled sourdough. I couldn't stop eating duck liver mousse, which has a strong duck favor. The pickled mustard seeds was sweet but not overly sweet. A little bit goes a long way. The dish also has small cauliflower florets, which gave me my vegetables. Could have use another slice of sour dough bread, though I might have filled up too quickly. Need to save room for the entree and dessert. Entree: Wheat Berry Risotto - butternut squash, mushroom, and kale. It's a hearty meal. Good combination. Gemelli Pasta - short rib ragu and parmesan. This dish has a lot of pasta with short rib ragu, only wish there was a bit more meat. If I didn't have some wheat berry risotto, I would have left the restaurant hungry. Dessert: Apple Tarte Tatin - Lemon-Crème Fraiche Ice Cream - wish I had a knife instead of an fork and spoon. Don't get me wrong...the apple is delicious but I was using my spoon and fork to cut the tatin. By the time, I realized I should ask for the knife, our server was a bit more busy serving other tables so I didn't bother. Overall great experience and very clean bathrooms. read more

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Came here for summer restaurant week 2018. Easily made reservations on OpenTable. The hostess was friendly and very accommodating. Gave us a great cozy table in the corner for two. Modern and contemporary design in the restaurant. Waitress was nice and friendly. Food came at a great pace. Arugula salad - I enjoyed this more than I thought. Simple salad - arugula, lemon, pine nuts and loads of parmesan cheese. It worked well together. Friend ordered the heirloom tomato salad which looked okay. She didn't say anything about it so I'm guessing it was just alright. Spaccatelli pasta - came with braised short rib, horseradish and loads of parmesan cheese. Can you tell I like parmesan? I really liked this dish. While it was a tad bit salty, the flavors of the entire dish worked really well. Al dente pasta, lovely sauce, tender braised short rib generously sprinkled throughout, lots of parmesan - totally delicious. I wish I had more! Friend said the roasted poussin (chicken dish) was a unique flavor but upon almost finishing the meal, noticed that the pieces close to the bone were undercooked. Disappointing but didn't ruin her meal. Overall, nice ambiance, good food, they don't rush you and actually let you enjoy your time there. Would definitely come back and try other dishes. read more

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***review based on lunch Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Overall: food was decent though was smaller in portion than I'd like. The extended review... Food: three course lunch menu... Beef tartare - this was good but was pretty standard typical in taste. Strozzapreti with duck confit - definitely didn't have quite as much duck but I guess that's to be expected. I think an increase in duck would improve the overall taste. Sorbet - flavoring wasn't bad but the texture was icy and not quite as smooth. Service: friendly and attentive service. Ambiance: The setting itself was very nice and I loved the decor. Very posh. read more

Went there Saturday with friends. We had a reservation but we were half an hour late due to traffic, a standstill. I texted them to please save the table for us and they did. The food was great, I particularly love the octoplus as my appetizer. The brass tub of short ribs was out of this world. We were served with small cups of soup and we were given their signature coffee cake as we were leaving, what a pleasant surprise! read more

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

Came for Restaurant Week lunch in winter 2018. Definitely a great value but I wasn't blown away. A friend and I shared: + duck liver mousse + kale salad + chicken sausage + strozzapreti pasta + side of baby shiitake mushrooms + chocolate semifreddo + apple tarte tartin Everything was very tasty, and like I said, pretty good bang for your buck (2 courses + dessert was included in the prix fixe for $29, whereas it's usually $36.) Maybe dinner is more inventive, but there wasn't really anything new here. Service was great. read more

I celebrated my birthday here this summer and every moment was perfect. We ordered the Shishito Peppers, the snap Peas, tons of Mushrooms; Maitake, Morels, Chanterelles, and two entrees. From the amuse gazpacho to the unbelievably good sorbet to close the meal, I wouldn't change a thing. Perfect service, perfect food. read more

I went for their Valentine's Day special menu and for the cost, it wasn't worth it. As excited as I was try to try Craft, I was a little disappointed by the lackluster of the options, and taste of the meals we did end up having. Please note, the meals weren't terrible or bad by any means, just not fantastic or memorable. I do hope to try Craft again when it's not a holiday or a specific menu. read more

Came here for Restaurant Week lunch. I chose this restaurant because there are so many options for each course; most other restaurants only offer 2-3. Our reservation was at 1:45pm but we waited till 2pm to be seated. Highlights: Winter lettuces, Beef tartare, Duck liver mousse, Sirloin steak, Apple tarte tatin Don't bother with: Cuban Sandwich The service was ok. We tried to flag down two separate waiters but they seemed like they had tunnel vision; they looked straight ahead and did not acknowledge us. read more

Came to this place and had the best experience! My friend and I came specifically for the tasting/wine pairing. At first we were told that due to several large parties that were there, no tasting menu was being offered. After explaining it to our server Santiago, he spoke with Ms. Cowan and they made it happen! The customer service, the food, the ambiance was BEYOND amazing and they now have a loyal customer. I am so THANKFUL for Santiago and Ms. Cowan for making our experience the best of the BEST! And kisses to the chef, because that tasting and wine pairing was the happiness my taste buds needed. read more

This is a fabulous spot for fresh seasonal elevated Italian with wonderful ambiance and service. One of my all time favorite dining experiences read more

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I should start with price. This place is expensive. It is the kind of place that you need to come to terms with the cost before you ever walk in the door. If you can do that, you will have a wonderful time. The first thing I noticed was how gorgeously appointed the entire place was. It has a very upscale and yet comfortable vibe. The service was great. The food was delicious. Out table ordered the duck, snort ribs, and Cod. They were all delicious. The gnocchi were unusually large...really the size of small scallops. That wasn't a problem, it was just unusual. Our table LOVED the mushrooms. They seemed to be char-grilled so they were a little crispy. I've never had crispy mushrooms before -yum! There was a large table near us with a child who decided to turn on the flashlight on a phone. It was shining directly in my eyes, so I flagged down a manager who was walking by. It was handled quickly and graciously for all parties involved - which I appreciate. read more

My wife and I took our son to Craft for an easy/entry level fine dining experience in NYC. She and I were also looking forward to the visit having never been to any of Tom Collichio's restaurants (but been to many other excellent restaurants in the city). Overall, we had a very good experience. The food was very well prepared (hamachi crudo, grilled octopus, and burrata appetizers; venison, short ribs, and halibut for mains). The service, including our waiter Jose, was very attentive and accommodating. I especially enjoyed interacting with the sommelier, Santiago, who was very knowledgeable and pleasant. And we were very appreciative that the host gave my son -- who is really getting into food and cooking -- (and me) a quick tour of the kitchen. It was an exceptional experience, and opened my son's eyes to the highly controlled chaos involved in executing a fine dining experience. Just a great evening all around! read more

I had been so looking forward to our Craft reservations on a recent trip to NYC. Sadly, this was the biggest disappointment of the trip. The only thing that stopped me from leaving 2** was the incredible staff at Craft. The hostess was so warm and welcoming upon our arrival, she truly set a great mood. We loved the personalized menus for a birthday celebration. We started with the Burrata with sweet peas, sorrel and ramp vinaigrette. This was the highlight of the meal and was excellent, ironically, it was also the only dish that wasn't cooked. We got the "famous" gnocchi with Parmesan and thyme. It reminded me of little balls of mashed potatoes which I guess is exactly what gnocchi is but these had very little flavor. We also had the grilled swordfish, Black Sea bass and assorted mushrooms all of which arrived at the table cold. In hindsight, when I asked our server's recommendations, he did not recommend any of the fishes. We should have followed his suggestions but at a restaurant like Craft, if it isn't great, take it off the menu! For dessert we had the spiced sugar doughnuts, which I thought were dry. After this meal, I'd have to tell Tom to pack his knives and go. read more

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It was amazing and we really enjoyed it! We went for my birthday, and they had my name printed on my menu. What a special touch. I had scallops and my daughter had duck, and we shared asparagus. No complaints on the entrees and side. For dessert we had strawberry black pepper ice cream and chocolate caramel malt ice cream ( I think those were the flavors). WOW, the strawberry was really unusual and good. It's was a pricey, but such a special birthday dinner read more

From the second you walk in this place is perfection. The interior, the servers, the silver, the menu, every single thing including the food is impeccable. The steaks are the best I've ever had. When you leave they give you a muffin in a bag "For Breakfast Tomorrow". The whole place is a class act. It's in my top 5 in NYC. read more

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

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Enjoyed a group RW lunch and everyone was pleased with their meals albeit some less than others. I visited the restaurant previously for dinner and enjoyed the seafood so decided to go with seafood again for lunch. Started with the fluke crudo which was light, refreshing and satisfying. For the main, got the roasted skate with cauliflower, capers and almond which was very smooth, rich and maybe a little too salty but edible and still very good. Couldn't pass up the chocolate mousse cake which had crushed hazelnuts, gelatinous tangerine and a bed of cocoa nib crumble layered under the cake. Others ordered the beef tartare or winter salad to start and the salmon or burger for their mains. Apple tart tartin for dessert. All were happy with their choices. Although the meal was not exciting, it was overall a safe, positive experience. read more

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I am a HUGE Top Chef fan and I love Tom Colicchio both for his knowledge of food and for his food activism. CRAFT has been on my list for a long time, so it was the perfect splurge meal for our anniversary dinner. Ed (our table captain) and his assistant Eric really made our experience special. We were presented with a personalized menu and a complimentary glass of sparking wine. I ordered the short ribs and the Mr. gets the pork duo for our mains. We also get an order of aligot and sugar snap peas for our sides. I get a glass of red and the Mr. sticks to water. While waiting for our meals we enjoy bread smeared with butter and sea salt. We are served an amuse bouche with cucumber, radish, and something else on a crostini that I can't remember. It was a tasty morsel and the perfect setup for a dinner of a lifetime. My short ribs were fall off the bone tender with a gravy that made me want to lick the plate. The little turnips and onions cooked with the short ribs, left me longing for more. The Mr.'s pork, (which I tasted), might be the best pork we've ever eaten. The aligot was as good as any we've had in Paris, and the sugar snap peas provided a nice element of crunch. It was a beautiful meal, topped off with sugar spiced donuts with coconut-caramel sauce and marshmallow crème anglaise. I had coffee and the Mr. once again stuck to water. After that we were surprised with a tour of the kitchen AND we met Tom!! He was so nice. I probably embarrassed myself with the 'gushing' but it was such a surreal and unexpected moment. The Mr. and I FLOATED back to our hotel. We couldn't stop smiling. It truly was the dinner of a lifetime. I HIGHLY recommend CRAFT. Even if you don't get to meet Tom, the food and service will make you glad you dined there!! read more

I'll get the bad out the way. What they lack in food they make up in service FOR SURE! I haven't had much fine dining experiences but I do eat all day everyday to know what's good on the tongue and what's just fluff. Service matters a lot but it can't be the only thing that leaves a restaurant standing on it's feet. With that said, I didn't pay for this meal and I still can't accept the fact that I was very underwhelmed. I came here for Valentine's day and the menu was pre-fixed. I would expect that some of their best items would be on the menu if it's $125pp. Or maybe not, but the food was very mediocre at best and that maybe be too nice of a compliment. I had to switch my meal out from the tilefish to the lobster (I haven't switched a meal out in years). The lobster was a good replacement. The sauce on the tilefish kept making me nauseous almost immediately with all three bites that I took. But let's be nice here. The decor was beautiful and the service was exceptional. Gave my boyfriend some props for picking the place but reminded him I'm too greedy for fine dining. At least my outfit didn't go to waste. Oh and the wine (and drink menu) is something to definitely brag about. read more

Craft - Vday pre fixed menu. Lobster. Delicious. - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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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