After a string of somewhat disappointing restaurant week dinners, Crown Shy's was truly worth it. My cousin and I came here to celebrate our early birthdays, and we got free mini cupcakes and free drinks. I had a great glass of wine that our excellent waiter (Paul) helped me pick. Paul was truly so helpful in answering our questions, and although he was busy, he was still attentive to our needs and very thoughtful. They definitely course out the meals here so just be aware - a 3 or 4 course meal is not a 1 hour experience but rather around 2 hours. It's well worth it though! The ambience is wonderful and it's fun to look into the open kitchen. As for the food, the pull-apart bread was so fluffy and the butter was amazing. For starters we split the tomato peach carpaccio and the salad. The salad dressing was so good and the tomato peach dish was fresh and the flavors worked well. For entrees we split the sungold pasta (meat on the side since I don't eat it!) and the eggplant lasagna. Both were excellent - I loved the creaminess of the lasagna and the brightness of the sungold pasta. For dessert we ordered both options, which were also excellent and very thoughtfully plated. I can definitely see why this place has a Michelin star - this is really a great dining experience and I look forward to my next meal here! read more

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Yall I was truly blown away by this restaurant. The pistachio bread was life changing. First one was complementary but we bought another one bc it was that good. Every dish was SO flavorful. Snap pea salad was fantastic and we also got scallops and spicy tuna. Ricotta ravioli had a punch of flavor - insane. Katsu was fried perfectly with a delish sauce. Ended the meal w sticky toffee - it was $28. Not sure if it was worth the price but it was a staple. GO here!!! read more

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The food here is amazing!! I loved everything that they did with the tomatos. All the ingredients syngerized well with each other. The tomato carpaccio was very refreshing. It was definitely a new flavor profile for me. The oyster as well. With the refreshing cool topping on it made it into something that I want to eat over and over again. The rigatoni was cooked perfectly and worked really well with the tomatoes. The salmon was cooked perfectly as well. The lunch ended with a sorbet that finished off the meal well. The ambiance is more casual than anything and the service matched the ambiance well! The service that we had was excellent. The server had forgotten that we put in a drink order and gave us the drink on the restaurant when he realized that. read more

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I have wanted to come here for a long time, and finally did because they had a great restaurant week deal! I absolutely lovedddd the cocktails, dessert and the appetizer I got. I highly recommend tuna appetizer and the tomato carpaccio. read more

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Came here for dinner for restaurant week. We ordered- Appetizers: Tomato Carpaccio, Peach, Parmesan, Croutons Beef Kibbeh Nayeh, Lavash, Labneh Entrees: Seared Scallops, Corn, Chicharrones Blackened Monkfish, Sauce Américaine, Patty Pans Dessert: Satsuma, Honeycomb, Toasted Marshmallow Mango Sorbet, Sticky Rice, Candied Coconut Our favorite was the seared scallops with corn and chicharrone. Just wish there were more than 1.5 pieces of scallop. Monkfish was fine, nothing that stood out. The satsuma honeycomb was the superior dessert. Glad we got to try during restaurant week read more

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Crown Shy definitely lived up to the hype. The highlight of the meal was actually the complimentary pistachio bread--warm, buttery, incredibly soft, and topped with plenty of cheese and crushed pistachios. It was so good that we immediately wanted another loaf... until we learned that an additional one costs $12. Definitely enjoy that first complimentary loaf! We also loved the creamy hummus with chili oil and pine nuts. The half chicken was especially juicy and tender, hidden underneath the lettuce with jalapeños and pickled vegetables. The pasta was rich and flavorful as well. For dessert, we ordered the Bananas Foster, which was a fun and satisfying way to finish the meal. Service was polished and attentive, and the atmosphere felt upscale without being too formal. Overall, a great dinner--but the pistachio bread was still the most memorable part! read more

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Michelin-starred American restaurant in Lower Manhattan's Financial District. Ample space, great bartenders and decent service. It's taken me a moment to write a review, but I constantly think back about my trip to New York City and find myself thinking about the Melona milk punch and green goddess dressing they placed over some greens. Uncomplicated and refined I can see why this is Michelin-starred. Excellent joint read more

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We had a weekday lunch reservation. The restaurant was not busy when we first got there but filled up later on. The space was large and spacious with good natural lighting. The service was exceptional; our waiter was very friendly and made it a great dining experience! I think this is one of the best restaurant week deals. I got the shrimp cocktail, salmon, and they only have on dessert option which is strawberry sherbet. Everything was well prepared. My favorite items were the salmon and the rigatoni pasta. I didn't think I was going to care for the pasta, but had some of my friends and the flavor and texture were amazing. We also ordered some drinks, which were good, but not necessary. I will definitely be back! read more

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The ambiance is upscale but not too uptight, the service is great and the food was delicious! I was here for restaurant week dinner and I was pleased it exceeded my expectations. The complimentary bread and butter is decadent, the entrees were bursting with flavor and dessert was refreshing! Only downside in my opinion is the open view of the chefs in the kitchen - it's a bit loud and out of place for the ambiance. read more

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Food: 3.8/5 Service: 4.6/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5 Value: 3.5/5 I went for dinner during restaurant week. The service was the strength of the restaurant. My server Metia was very pleasant and empathetic. The maitre'd at the front remembered my name when it was time for me to go (I had to submit my ticket for the takeaway box). The food was okay. The bread is all right but I didn't taste much pistachio. I like the bread at Claude and Penny better. The "Tomato Carpaccio, Peach, Parmesan, Croutons" was surprisingly spicy but also refreshing. I paid the $32 surcharge for my main entree, the "Pork Katsu, Curry Bearnaise, Fennel, Cherries." I found the pork to be over sauced yet still kind of dry in the middle. No juice. I didn't finish it and took the remainder in a to-go box. The "satsuma, toasted marshmallow, honeycomb" is an ice cream dish. It was all right. I considered getting a second dessert, the bananas foster with chocolate and cognac for $21, but I changed my mind and just went home. read more

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Really amazing experience with variety of flavors in each dish. Choreographed kitchen with front & center view was different, a bit loud for me though. Started off with the non alcoholic mango & Togarashi, loved it and got same drink though out the meal. I really enjoyed everything, the Ora king salmon, seared scallops, rigatoni, blackened monkfish, citrus marinated chicken were my favorites. And tried a variety of desserts mango tres leches, banana foster, rice pudding, apple cider ice cream with donuts. Staff were so friendly accommodating attentive, really went above & beyond. everything was amazing, a satisfying experience! read more

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Wow. The creativity and careful curation of each of the dishes really blew me away. Can definitely see where the michelin one star comes from. Came here for their $60 restaurant week menu. The ambiance and open kitchen concept was wonderful, loved watching them work, and the smell didn't waft out into the main dining area, which was nice. The BREAD oh my god. She was wonderful and I've been dreaming about her since we had it. Beautifully buttery crunchy crust that reminded me of salt bread. Flaky, pillowy interior similar to Hokkaido milk bread. And each section of the bread was separately filled with that delicious pistachio pesto. Honestly, was the best bread I've ever had at a restaurant. We got the raw beef for our appetizer. Beautifully seasoned and the cracker (sorry, probably not the right name) was perfectly thin while still being smooth and being able to hold up the meat. The garlic sour cream and pickled veggies on top balanced out the savory meat amazingly. Then, we got the monkfish, which was tender, and the sauce was a wonderful tomato, tart, creamy concoction that coated the fish and clung to the meat. There were little varieties of squash that were perfectly in between snappy and soft. Lastly, I got the calamansi sorbet with marshmallow and honeycomb, while my sister got the mango with toasted rice and coconut. Both were amazing, but we both agreed that mine was stronger for its creativity. The only complaint we had was the service. My sister asked for lemons for her water when we ordered the rest of our food, and reminded them twice throughout the meal, but didn't get it until we were eating dessert. Also, they only brought us one of the beef dishes, and we had to ask if we were supposed to share it before they realized and brought us a new one. The team was also a bit disorganized, with multiple people trying to take our orders separately, and again, them forgetting our stuff. So, would like to see them fix that, but the food and ambiance is amazing. Would love to come back to enjoy the rest of their menu soon! read more

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Enjoyed a superlative meal at Crown Shy my wife this past weekend while staying overnight in the financial district Was given as a last-minute recommendation from a local friend to top places to eat nearby. Being a Saturday night, we couldn't book a reservation until 10 PM, but the restaurant offers 14 counter seats for walk-ins and we were accommodated immediately just before 6 PM. Sitting at the bar, we were quickly greeted by a very friendly bartender who gave some drink recommendations and was clearly offering personable service right off the bat. I had the Ola Maya (sp), a Mezcal cocktail that was possibly the best drink I've had all year. My wife offered her preferences of vodka or tequila without being too sweet, and the recommendation for her ended up being spot on also. We both ended up ordering seconds of the cocktails Next step came the food. The menu is limited, but quite diverse. We decided to order the tomato carpaccio with pickled peach as well as the corn ravioli with black truffles. Once we ordered, we were immediately offered their complementary pistachio pull apart bread to start. This may or may not have been the reason we chose to come here in the first place... The bread was served warm with goat cheese butter and had little pockets of pistachio filling in between each pull apart slice... A curious culinary feat that had me and my wife trying to figure out how they exactly did it. The carpaccio came out next and was presented by a very knowledgeable and hospitable food runner. We LOVED this dish and it was unbelievably flavorful for a simple salad. The corn ravioli came in a beautiful dish with foam top with many many black truffles. My wife admitted she had the urge to lick the bowl after dealing as much sauce as possible onto the one and a half ravioli we each took Having loved everything so far, and still having a bit of appetite, our server/bartender recommended scallops or a sunchoke pasta. We went with the scallops and, you guessed it, loved every bite. They were served submerged in a liquid war retaining a crispy, almost crunchy exterior. Just to die for In the end we considered it one of the top dining experiences of the last few years, and already making plans to go back again when we can get a table reservation. For the record, Crown shy has nothing to do with the Knicks not winning the championship until this year, despite their several items of memorabilia on the walls. It's actually the empty space in the canopy of a forest that you see when looking up. Our server knew this fact and told us he was surprised more people don't ask read more

Crown Shy - Pistachio bread with goat cheese butter, two cocktails - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Had a Tuesday night reservation with my friend at Crown Shy, after hearing so much about it. It seemed like the right spot for catching up after a while. The place had this warm glow once but it was a tad bit too dark. Luckily the great food made up for it. We ended up sharing jerk octopus, blackened monk fish, scallops and chicken. The monkfish stood out to me more than the rest. They also bring out this complimentary pull apart bread and it shows up warm. The service stayed pretty attentive the whole time and everything about the space made it easy to lose track. It feels like the kind of spot where you just linger without rushing through the night. Not sure if it would hit the same on a busier evening though. read more

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I visited Crown Shy with my family for the holidays, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. We arrived a bit early and enjoyed some time at the bar before being seated. The menu offered so many amazing choices. As a wonderful surprise, we started with their complimentary Pull-Apart Pistachio Pesto Bread with Goat Chive Butter, which truly stole the show--it was warm, flavorful, and unforgettable. For appetizers, we shared the Gruyère Fritters--perfectly crispy and delicious--along with the White Bean Hummus, which had a subtle and yummy flavor. The pear salad was refreshing with generous pear slices. The Snapper Crudo was bright and helped cleanse our palates between bites. For our main courses, we split several dishes. The Ricotta Gnocchi was rich and generously portioned, the filling was so delicious. My personal favorite was the Grilled Citrus-Marinated Chicken--the meat was tender and full of flavor. The Crown Pork Katsu was also good: crispy, flavorful, and delicious. To finish, we shared the Gooseberry Sticky Toffee Pudding with pecans and apple sorbet. It was absolutely divine--the best dessert I've had in awhile. I highly recommend booking a reservation in advance, as Crown Shy does get very busy! Overall, it was an incredible meal, and I highly recommend Crown Shy for a special dining experience! read more

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So good! Went with couple of friends and shared delicious. Service was great- catering and accommodating. Enjoyed various dishes from bread, salmon, salad, pasta, ravioli, and toffee pudding. My fav dish was the ravioli so much flavor but everything was great quality and great flavor learnings. Overall wonderful atmosphere and great experience/ strongly recommend read more

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I hosted a private event here and while initially it was difficult to get in contact with the event manager, it ended up working out really well. We had a group of 16 - the min is 4K which was relatively easy to meet with a 2 hour dinner. The service was great and the food was incredible - I would highly recommend the chicken and the ribs. Truly incredible dishes. read more

Cute and intimate spot that is perfect for date night or small group dinners. The open kitchen adds to the charm. We could hear the kitchen team chanting throughout the meal, which made the whole experience feel personal and lively. We started with the snapper ceviche and it really set the tone. Our server took the time to walk us through the dish, explaining the different elements and its origin, which I really appreciated. It helped frame the flavors and made the dish even more enjoyable. I loved the mix of textures and bright flavors. For entrees, we ordered the pork katsu and the grilled citrus marinated chicken, two popular dishes. Both were solid, but neither really stood out or wowed me. We finished with the sticky toffee pudding for two, which was phenomenal. It was my first time having it with apple sorbet and I was not totally sure how to approach it. After such a great explanation of the ceviche, I do wish the other servers had continued that level of presentation for the remainder of the dishes. read more

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Came here for a date night because it's always near work but we never made the time to go. We sat down and got to ordering! The restaurant is dimly lightly, perfect for the intimidate moments. Our server Julia explained the menu to us and recommended the tonkatsu over the chicken but we decided to get both for entrees we also got the red snapper as an appetizer. We got started with the complimentary pesto pistachio bread, which was pretty good. The red snapper came first and was our favorite dish. The fish was very fresh, and mixed well with the tarty sauce. Chicken was very juicy but had a big kick, great to keep us warm during the cold. The katsu was crispy in the beginning but got soggy as time went on, it is basted in sauce after all. We got sticky toffee pudding with green apple sorbet as dessert. I'm not a fruit sorbet guy but the apple sorbet was very refreshing at the end of the meal. Our experience was good, and we loved Julia. I think we came in with too high of an expectation as it was a Michelin star restaursnt, and didn't really get too wow'd. Still a great restaurant for date nights regardless! read more

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The food was good but the service left us completely baffled. My friend and I stopped in around 7:30 p.m. on a Tuesday. The host told us there would be a wait for a table but that we were welcome to eat at the bar once seats opened up. When seats became available, the female bartender refused to let us sit. It happened three separate times, even as other guests sat in those same seats, ordered, finished, and left. Mind you, we weren't just stopping in for cocktails, we planned to have dinner as well. After the third refusal, I stood my ground, and the bartender called the host over. He immediately told her to seat us, which made the whole situation even more confusing since it appeared the issue was with her, not the restaurant's policy. I've never experienced anything quite like it. The food was enjoyable, but such an odd interaction unfortunately overshadowed the entire meal. read more

This place had the most amazing oysters served with a Sherry Consommé. Everything I ate was superb. Highly recommend the Melona Milk Punch for a drink. It was clear, refined and dangerously delicious. Service was good, but I will say the atmosphere isn't what I was expecting for a place that has Michelin star. It felt more like a cafeteria than a classy restaurant. But it didn't bother me. Just surprised me initially! I would 10000% return next time I'm in NY. read more

Crown Shy - Melona Milk Punch & Sherry Consommé Oysters - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Crown Shy absolutely lives up to the hype. From the moment you walk in, the space feels warm, buzzy, and effortlessly cool--confident without trying too hard. We visited during Restaurant Week 2026, and it was an excellent showcase of what Crown Shy does best. Every dish felt thoughtful, bold, and beautifully balanced. The flavors were creative without being fussy, and it was clear there was serious technique behind each course. Even on a prix-fixe menu, nothing felt watered down or like an afterthought. Highlights included: * Oysters with sherry consommé and celery * Spiced shrimp cocktail with yuzu and Thai chili sauce * Short rib kulcha with horseradish and black pepper * Grilled citrus-marinated chicken * Key lime sorbet with coconut crumble for dessert This is quintessential Michelin-star dining--refined but approachable. Crown Shy earned its Michelin star just six months after opening in 2019 and has maintained it every year since, and it shows. The fully open kitchen is a great touch; watching the team in action adds to the experience. Service was polished yet relaxed: attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly without ever feeling overbearing. Our servers were happy to walk us through the menu and offer thoughtful recommendations, which made the night even better. Perfect for a special occasion, a celebratory dinner, or just a lunch during a snowstorm. If this is what Crown Shy delivers during Restaurant Week, I can't wait to come back and explore the full menu. read more

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A reasonably priced, and well regarded newly minted one Michelin star joint in NYC, Crown Shy is a great addition to any weekend getaway. The server was extremely knowledgeable and fluent in the menu, and had strong recommendations in their selection. My favorites of night include the roasted short ribs, scallops and the pork katsu but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu depending on your tastes! Overall, a solid selection of dishes, and astoundingly straightforward given the michelin star! read more

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I heard so many praises for Crown Shy so I decided to check it out for their winter restaurant week - specifically their lunch menu. It's a great deal at $45 for an appetizer, main, and even included a dessert. First, the restaurant was quite difficult to find. We wandered outside the building before finding the entrance inside. The location is definitely more inconspicuous than I expected. Inside, it was pretty vibing but not really in a fine-dining type of way. It felt very casual. We arrived a little early but our table was ready relatively quickly. Service was definitely not as good as I expected. The waitress was friendly but it seemed like she was juggling several tables as it was difficult to get her attention. At times, it felt like we weren't really attended to. I felt a stark difference compared to when I went to the Bar Room at the Modern. When the appetizers came, we were a little worried. The appetizer portion size was extremely small. We were worried that we would need to grab a snack elsewhere afterwards. We got the oysters and the shrimp cocktail. It came with 3 oysters and 3 shrimps. The presentation was quite tacky especially with the shrimp cocktail. I don't quite understand the artistic vision behind the standing lettuce. The taste of both was also quite equally mediocre. With the oyster dish, having a slight edge over the shrimp cocktail. Luckily, the main course saved the meal. We got the pork katsu sandwich which came with roasted potatoes and the short rib kulcha. The short rib kulcha was highly recommended as they recently installed a tandoor oven! Both of the main courses were delicious but the short rib kulcha was especially delicious. The inside filling is a bit spicy but not too bad. The way the flavors went together and the bread layer was so good. The katsu was also nicely breaded and fried. The portion sizes of both entrees were great and we were so full afterwards. I wasn't sure if I even had the room for dessert but luckily I did. The dessert was so refreshing and light. It was like a key lime sorbet over a coconut ice cream with coconut flakes and a pear sauce. It was so delicious. I'm still dreaming of that dessert. If they sold the dessert on its own, I would come just for the dessert. I really wanted to try their famous pistachio pull apart bread but unfortunately, it's only available for dinner. I was quite disappointed as I even wanted to add it on to our meal. I think that gives me another reason to come back for dinner to try their pistachio bread. Overall: the appetizers are mediocre but the entrees and dessert are the highlights of the show. I think it's a great visit during restaurant week. read more

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Walked in without a reservation for a party of one and had no wait time. The servers were phenomenal, they checked in on me maybe 10-15 times and changed out my silverware and plates without me asking. The complimentary bread service was great. the pistachio pesto bread with chive butter was warm, pillowy, and the perfect texture for bread. The shredded bits of cheese on top also added a nice note of savoriness. The oysters were slightly underwhelming, they tasted great, but very small and wish they were either larger or given more than three oysters for $21. The ora king salmon was definitely my favorite of all of the dishes that I had, great cuts of salmon that just melted after one bite. It was like the wagyu of the ocean. The mole rojo also provided an element of heat that wasn't overpowering but a good replacement for wasabi. Moving on to the main course and dessert, their citrus marinated chicken with hot sauce is what they are known for. This was on par with my expectations. I think the presentation was interesting with the vegetables on top of the chicken. However, the vegetables pair well with the chicken to provide a balanced bite. It is a very hands on dish as the chicken is bone-in. The hot sauce was good, chicken was juicy on the inside, citrus flavor on the other hand was subtle - maybe supposed to be that way? Lastly, I had the toffee pudding for two with pecans and apple sorbet which surprisingly went well together. I was a bit skeptical having a tangy sorbet with a sweet toffee pudding but this was executed well. There were plenty of pecans and even though it does say for two, this can easily be for one as well. The toffee pudding was rich, but not too sweet and the apple sorbet was very smooth and easy to scoop together. The restroom lighting was disappointing, I enjoy the mood lighting in the dining area, but the restroom having lights more dim than the actual dining area made no sense at all and incredibly difficult to simply see, had to use my phone's flashlight because of how dark it was. read more

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Can't go wrong with any of the dishes My top favorites Grilled citrus marinated Chicken (super juicy) Pork katsu Gruyère fritters Beef Kibbeh Nayeh Roasted Short Rib Charred Corn Octopus a la plancha read more

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Located inside 70 Pine St which shares a bunch of establishments so don't be confused if the GPS leads you into the building. Restaurant is very spacious and has an open concept kitchen where you can see the chefs and staff hard at work. We ordered a variety of dishes to try to cover everyone's appetite. White Bean Hummus, Puff Bread, 'Nduja($17)- Very flaky and buttery bread that was easy to pull apart from its perforated shape. Even though the hummus is a basic dish, it stood out with depth in flavor. We had to order refills on the vegetables since it was so delicious. Gruyere Fritters, Chili, Lime($18)- This was a very tricky one to apprehend because it was shaped like churros but it did not taste like them. So it was a nice surprise when I took a bite into it and expected sweet but got savory. It had a fluffy texture bit I wished the cheese was at a higher temperature to get a nice gooey consistency. Beef Kibbeh Nayeh, Lavash, Labneh($25)- Even though the beef was raw it still had a nice balance of taste and texture with the crisp lavash serving vessel. Pork Katsu, Curry Béarnaise, Fennel, Cherries($48)- Not sure if they forgot to time the fryer but the katsu tasted burnt and tough, the sauce on the other hand was very light and refreshing which helped balance the fattiness of this dish. Grilled Citrus-Marinated Chicken, Crown Shy Hot Sauce($45)- Definitely my favorite dish of the experience, not only was it extremely juicy from being brined but it was tender and flavorful. Adding the hot sauce took it to another level. Sticky Toffee Pudding for Two, Pecans, Apple Sorbet($28)- Definitely more than enough for two people. It had a very balanced sweetness which I thought was great, the apple sorbet was little tart to me but was a nice balance if eaten together. Satsuma Orange, Honey, Toasted Marshmallow($17)- A very well executed dessert that had a nice balance in sweetness between the ingredients. Overall a great welcoming experience where there are so much to try with great chefs and staff members. Visited July 2025 Food- 8/10 Cleanliness- 10/10 Staff- 10/10 read more

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These are a few of my favorite things: bold spice, rich dishes balanced with bright acidity, and '90s hip-hop. Finding all three under one roof? That was a welcome surprise. Let's start with the food. Everything we ordered was incredibly well-balanced. Restaurants of this caliber often shy away from spice, and while I'm a certified spice fanatic, I actually appreciated the restraint here. The heat was present but never overwhelming, arriving briefly before allowing the other ingredients to shine. The citrus-marinated chicken was outstanding, rich yet vibrant at the same time. And if you're not picking the little pieces of dark meat off the leg, you're leaving some of the best bites on the plate. The scallops may have been my favorite dish of the night. They sat in a luscious, cream-like corn sauce with hidden bursts of Thai chiles and bright acidity that kept every bite from becoming too rich. It took every ounce of self-control not to pick up the bowl and lick it clean. My young daughter played it safe with the rigatoni, but it turned out to be anything but boring. A rich, herbaceous butter sauce was topped with a decadent egg, and I caught hints of lemon zest that once again cut through the richness beautifully. That balance of richness and acidity became a recurring theme throughout the meal--and one that Crown Shy executes exceptionally well. Even the complimentary bread deserves a mention. There's a reason almost every table finishes every last piece. Now for dessert. I'm generally not a dessert person. Given the choice, I'd usually reach for a bag of frozen Peanut M&M's instead. But the sticky toffee pudding here is absolutely ridiculous. It's decadently rich, yet just when you think one bite is enough, the accompanying tart green apple sorbet swoops in with a burst of acidity that refreshes your palate and makes you eager for another spoonful. I know I sound like a broken record mentioning acidity, but it really is the secret weapon behind so many of the dishes here. Beyond the food, Crown Shy has a personality all its own. '90s hip-hop classics play throughout the dining room, murals and nods to the era line the hallway to the restrooms, and Biggie watches over the kitchen. It's unexpected, memorable, and somehow fits the restaurant perfectly. The service deserves just as much praise, fast, genuinely friendly, and refreshingly free of the scripted, robotic interactions that can sometimes creep into fine dining. I'll come back, I must! read more

Are these reviews real? I'm genuinely surprised by the hype surrounding this restaurant because our experience was extremely disappointing. The restaurant itself is beautiful--cozy, high ceilings, and a great ambiance. Unfortunately, the food did not come close to matching the setting or the price point. The complimentary bread was nothing memorable, and the spicy tuna was underwhelming. The romaine dish was essentially a few slices of romaine lettuce and felt especially disappointing for the price. The katsu was overly salty and had several tough, tendonous pieces that I had to cut around, while the chicken was incredibly dry. Service was also very slow, and our food took a long time to arrive. Our waitress was very sweet and did her best, but she appeared to be covering far too many tables, so I don't fault her for the delays. Even the drinks were just mediocre. Overall, for what you're paying, I expected a significantly higher level of food and execution. The space is beautiful, but that was unfortunately the highlight of the experience. I really don't understand the hype and would not consider it worth the price. read more

We came here to celebrate our anniversary and first off-- vibes were vibinggg. The entrance is a bit misleading (it's in the first floor of an office building; same building as Overstory so that would be a good bar to go to after dinner), but once you step into the restaurant, it's def a nice upscale restaurant vibe. Loveddd the candlelight dinner atmosphere. Service was fantastic too. Food was solid (aka really good but not like mind blowing... but still good). Highlight of the dinner was definitely the dessert: - Pear salad: 10/10 (loved how fresh the salad was with the pear. Tastes like crisp fall air idk) - Gnocchi: 10/10 (super pillowy gnocchi in a creamy sauce) - Octopus: 10/10 (well cooked octopus in a spicy almost Sichuan-leaning sauce) - Chicken: 10/10 (juicy chicken with hot sauce on the side) - Big Up cocktail: 10/10 (great cocktail if you like egg white cocktails like I do. Very tropical and well balanced) - Toffee pudding: 100000/10 (tbh I'd just come here for the dessert if I could. Loveddddd the deep toffee flavor and the pudding was buttery and sweet and ahh heavenly) read more

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One of the the worst restaurants I've been to this year in NYC. Horrendous service. Forgettable food. Only good dish was the Pork Katsu. Signature chicken dish was extremely average. Amatriciana was the worst pasta dish I've had in years. Watermelon salad, white bean Hummus and sticky toffee pudding were fine. Honestly the best thing about eating here was the fact that I could out my name down for Overstory afterwards. read more

I came here for the first time in two years and holy cow... It jumped from a restaurant I remember liking to one of my favorite restaurants in the city in that stop. The snapper ceviche was so light and nice with amazing flavor. The octopus a la plancha was the best cooked octopus I've ever had, and absolutely delicious. The bbq eggplant was good not great, the only letdown of the evening. The pan seared cod with mole rojo was out of this world good. And the satsuma was a nice finisher. The cocktails were all to die for. read more

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Visited Crown Shy on my birthday weekend, was excited for my meal. They make you wait at the front bar and get a drink before being seated, so the experience is kind of clunky. Upon being seated, service was decent but the pacing of the courses was terrible. Some courses came out right when I finished the previous one, and others took 20 minutes plus to come out after. Very inconsistent. The oysters didn't taste fresh. The pork chop was delicious and I really enjoyed it. Overall left more to be desired here. read more

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Our first trip to NYC and of course we needed to add a Michelin Star establishment! Made lunch reservations but didn't realize it was a fixed menu (a la carte was available upon request). Nonetheless we were able to enjoy a variety of items. Made the mistake of adding a flat bread both because of extra cost ($28) and we already had so much food that we didn't even finish it. Indian flavors in every bite. While I love seasoned potatoes, the extra kick kept me from eating them all. To-go dessert was good, but ended up eating it there. Will definitely return on our next trip. read more

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This review is dedicated to our server, Oriana. If I could award a bonus sixth star on the basis of above-and-beyond service, I would. She offered the perfect blend of fun, sassiness, excellent recommendations, and hospitality (more on this later) that's exceptional, even in a city thronged with superb dining establishments. Let's get the boring stuff out of the way: Crown Shy is on the ground level of 70 Pine. As far as I can figure out, the building is a combination residence/hotel and is probably best known for hosting Overstory, an award-winning rooftop bar. Originally, our visit to Crown Shy was a fallback plan when I couldn't book reservations for J's birthday at Overstory. A friend suggested that I look into Crown Shy, and I'm so glad I did; it ended up being a much better experience. As one might expect of a Michelin-starred restaurant, the ambiance is elegant. We enjoyed the music selection (hat tip to the hosts/DJs in the house); the acoustics made for a lively atmosphere, while still allowing us to converse without raising our voices. The cuisine was inventive, yet accessible, and featured a decidedly Asian flair. The pull-apart bread served at the top of our meal set the tone as a mouthwatering teaser to course after course of surprise and delight. Standout menu items for me included the spicy tuna and pineapple on a nori chip and the ricotta gnocchi with morels. Unlike so many western restaurants, I found the food here to be conservatively seasoned, delicate, and balanced. It evoked memories of our recent visit to Japan. Each dish presented unique colors, flavors, and textures. Intentional or not, dining at Crown Shy offers a full sensory experience. Also, don't miss out on the sticky toffee pudding with apple sorbet for two for dessert. At the start of our meal, I'd jokingly explained to our server how dining at Crown Shy was a B-list choice, since I couldn't score resos at Overstory. She feigned offense, but later suggested that we add our name to the waitlist to visit Overstory after our meal. It'd be a solid 1.5-2 hour queue, but we'd probably be dining for about that long, anyway. There was some confusion with the host stand (I mistakenly thought there was a $75 per head minimum spend at Overstory, which I wasn't willing to commit to -- it turns out that's just for table service). Ultimately, timing worked out such that we only had a brief wait after our sumptuous dinner to be whisked up 60+ floors to the roof deck, so mission: accomplished on the Overstory front, but that's a story for another review. Thanks again for a delightful, memorable special occasion dinner for J's birthday, Oriana. We look forward to future visits, now that we know what a gem Crown Shy truly is. read more

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Very middle of the road food to be honest, the white bean hummus and espresso martinis were the best thing we ordered. The branzino had no flavor other than char and I can't even remember a sauce, or purée, or anything at all accompanying it, though the picture shows it. Very one note. The chicken was actually very good & the jerk octopus... tender, good I guess, but somehow tasted like a hot dog. The ramps on top somehow tasted like a cross between seaweed salad and asparagus (I do love ramps). So it sorta gave a hot dog and kraut effect, nothing "jerk" about it. When they took everything off the table to wrap it up they didn't give the octopus.... That's par for the course and seals the deal on dropping the 3star review to a two star review. What an utter disappointment. I feel this was a waste of $300 with there being so many better options. All in all this review is harsh, but I expected another level of dining than this. The menu sounds impeccable but it fell short. It was all good. Very fine, very good, very fine, ya know? I'd never tell you it's a must try. It's like they think they're something great too, which is the most mind blowing thing about the place. Good playlist, but decent atmosphere at best. Front of the house staff were nice enough, just.... Bland. Just expected something better and I'm sorta bummed this is where we ate for our birthdays, but it could have been way worse for sure. Overstory brings the crowd to Crownshy. Let's be honest. read more

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The bread came out really hot, which is probably why it's delicious. It came with goat butter, which I'm usually not a fan of, but it paired with the bread nicely and the gaminess went away after the first bite. The first bite of the kibbeh hits you with BO and some familiar Mediterranean spices. The BO went away after the first bite. It's basically a Mediterranean take on beef tartare and I enjoyed it! The two main entrees were way bigger than I expected. The katsu was crispy and juicy, but I didn't taste much of the cherry sauce. It was very olives flavor forward, and I'm usually not a fan of olives, but found myself still eating this dish. It's not something I'd crave or get again though. The signature chicken had a strong pepperoni flavor, which I was surprised since I didn't expect to get that. It was unique! A lot of reviews said that it's juicy, but I don't think I would use that word to describe this dish. Crown Shy wins in the creativity department, but I'm not sure that I would crave for these flavors again. read more

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Originally came during Restaurant Week but realized ordering à la carte would actually be a better value -- larger portions and the ability to try more dishes. Overall, the food was good, though nothing completely blew me away. The appetizers were strong, and the bread was definitely a highlight. The entrées were solid but didn't stand out as much. Dessert ended up being my favorite course of the meal. I'm glad I tried it, though I'm not sure it's somewhere I'd rush back to. read more

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Spent my birthday dinner 2025 at Crown Shy and loved every bit of it!!! Split a ton of dishes which is my absolute favorite way to dine because I always want to try everyyyything. Starting off they served probably what was the best complimentary bread Ive ever had. A nice firm outside with a pillowy soft inside, plus the added surprise of a pistachio filling ummm YUM I love pistachios so that was basically a birthday present right there. Moving into some small plates, we got the White Bean Hummus with Nduja and Pine Nuts, Veggies to dip. This hummus was great, incredibly smooth and the Nudja was a great twist to it, plus the added crunch of the pine nuts made it just so balanced and honestly kind of a refreshing starter. Then we had the Gruyere Fritters with Chili and Lime which were kinda like a churro with a cheese filling. These were fine, like they were definitely good but didn't wow me. Maybe a higher cheese to dough ratio wouldve aligned better with me, but I loved the chili. We also got the Beef Kibbeh with Labneh and Lavash. This was definitely my favorite starter, the flavors here were so complex I was kinda stunned omg. First of all Ive never had Kibbeh presented like this it was like the filling of a classic kibbeh spread out flat, and some of the Labneh dolloped on top. The Lavash was so crispy and even had a slight acidity to it that was weird but in a good way. Pairing that with the meat was incredible. Like it was not fully savory but not sweet either. This interesting third thing that I don't recall experiencing with food before. Yum!!!!! Next we tried the Octopus and let me tell you this was one stellar octopus wow. Ok ill be honest here Ive only had octopus one other time before and it was grilled octopus in Croatia earlier this year which they are known for. But I honestly think I liked this one here much more. It was charred so well and crispy, so that smokiness cancelled out any fishiness that might have been there. Plus the tteokbokki and this beautiful spiced sauce that was so rich. Moving on to mains, first was the BBQ Eggplant which I also thought was fine. It was cooked well and the pepper sauce was okay. It was just a pretty simple dish which isnt necessarily bad, sometimes you need that to balance out other dishes in a meal. Last main, and my favorite, the Pork Katsu with Curry Béarnaise and Cherries. Wow, thats how you make katsu!!!! So so so so so crispy and the sauce was fireeeeee. Actually made my tastebuds dance around and party. The cherries were such a fun twist to it too and I wish there were more of them on it so I could have a cherry with each bite. Moving on to dessert, I got a mini cupcake with a candle for my birthday which was sweet. The Tres Leches was OUT OF THIS WORLD. I didn't even know you could make tres leches taste like THATTTTT. WOW. Theirs takes on more of that dulce de leche flavor and has some nuts crushed on the inside and these extra crunchy candy balls of some sort on top of the cream that were divine. Also I'm a stickler when it comes to tres leches and how much the cake is actually soaked. I do NOT want there to be ANY amount of dry cake ANYWHERE and they did a great job here making sure it is soaked well all the way through. Also tried the Satsuma Orange Ice Cream with Toasted Marshmellow and Honeycomb Candy. Fire. The orange ice cream felt so light and fresh, and I absolutely love honeycomb candy I wish it was more popular in the US. Ended the night with a cocktail just to cheers to my new year ahead. Got the Melona Milk Punch which was stellar. Tastes exactly like the Calpico Melon iykyk but somehow made completely clear like it looked like a glass of water! Overall I had a great meal here and would for sure return. Special shout out to the graphic design of all the text especially the sick neon sign up front! read more

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If I could give Crown Shy more than five stars I would. From the moment we sat down, our server Noelle was an absolute superstar. She was warm, attentive, and had the kind of presence that makes you feel like you are the only table in the room. The pistachio bread with herby butter deserves its own Hall of Fame. It melted in my mouth and that green ribbon of pistachio running through it was like a flavor jackpot in every bite. Then came the tomato, peach and anchovy. It sounded wild but it tasted incredible. Fresh, clean and tangy with a little chili peanut bite at the end that made it unforgettable. My wife ordered the spicy chicken and immediately declared it a 10 out of 10. She said it was amazing and I have never seen her guard a plate more fiercely. My ricotta gnocchi was pure madness in the best way. Fluffy gooey pillows of ricotta with morel mushrooms that turned it into something almost too good to be real. Dessert took the entire night over the top. The satsuma ice cream with toasted marshmallow and honeycomb was the single best dessert we have had in New York City. It tasted like a fluffy creamsicle or an old school push pop but upgraded to fine dining glory. Crown Shy is not just dinner. It is a performance. It is a memory. It is the kind of night you measure other meals against. Five shining stars. read more

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