My friend and I celebrated her birthday at afternoon tea here! We were running late but the front of house and the staff were very kind and friendly. Afternoon tea for two was about $60 per person - two teapots of tea, a few sandwiches, fruits, and assorted desserts and scones. While this doesn't compare to the authentic high tea you'd get in London, it's a cute special experience and you're really immersed in the gorgeous flowery ambiance. This place was packed from the morning through early afternoon on a rainy Sunday afternoon! read more

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Lillie's is always a good place to stop in for a drink. The flower decor changes. We sat at the bar and had a hummus plate which was a decent portion and tasty. Bartenders are attentive even when it's busts read more

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Absolutely awful experience. Never again. Do NOT recommend. One of the staff, in charge of refilling water, spilled water on our table multiple times. I watched him spill on other tables as well. He never apologized. He never wiped it up. Then 4th time he filled our glasses, he spilled the water on my wife. He did not apologize. He did not even acknowledge it and it was very clear that he noticed he did it. My wife, quite restrained, let our waitress know what happened. Her response: "What do you want me to do about it?" My wife said that he should not serving water if he doesn't know how to pour it properly. The waitress, moments later, told him what we had said, merely inches from our tables. Beyond awkward. And, instead of coming over and apologizing, he simply never returned to our table. No more water. The waitress had an attitude with us since we sat down - no idea what we could have done - unsure what was going on - but it was beyond unpleasant. Most of our "table conversation" was about how lousy the staff were acting and how uncomfortable we felt along with how much we couldn't wait to leave. We had shared an appetizer and had no interest in ordering anything else after that. We paid. We left. I feel stupid for tipping them. read more

Great ambiance! I felt like I was having a night cap in a Marie Antoinette fantasy. The bar tender was very friendly and made a delicious cocktail. It was fun for after a show. read more

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So this place on social media and wanted to take my partner out for a cute dinner. Walking there we missed it because there had two huge inflatable soccer balls on front of the restaurant. It was to represent the World Cup happen during the time. Walking inside it was cute. All the tables were high top but they sat us at a nice table. My partner enjoyed how the restaurant was decorated. We got some drink and I order Lost in Love. It was garnish pretty and the drink was tasty. I order the steak frites and it was delicious. It was cooked to my liking and the chimichurri sauce was so good. My partner enjoyed his burger. We got crème brûlée for dessert and wish it had a harder sugar shell. But it a nice ending to our meal. I would come back here again if I am around NYC. read more

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Had my first espresso martini here! The bar is beautifully designed. The cocktails run about $19 each, and it wasn't too crowded at the time we went, and it was ok. I'm giving it 5 stars because I personally have never been to a bar that goes all out for decorations, especially with the change of seasons. It's so unique, clean, chic- I love it! read more

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It's aesthetically pleasing very beautifully set up. Definitely worthy if you love taking photos for your social media. The staff was very nice and attentive we called in advance to verify for food allergies and making sure we could get a high chair for a toddler. I guess they miss understood because the tables were wayyyy higher than the high chair causing the litter guest not want to stay in her chair. Over all the food quality is ok not something I would go seeking out again,it's a bit overpriced for the quality that you get. Again this was just my opinion based on my experience yours might be better. read more

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I almost missed it at first, it's a bit tucked away, but finding Lillie's feels like discovering a hidden gem. The moment you step inside, you're transported to the Victorian era, with ornate details and charming décor that make the entire space feel like an experience in itself. We stopped in before a show without a reservation and, while the dining room was full, we were able to grab seats at the bar. Honestly, I think it worked out for the best--the bar felt more spacious than the table seating and had a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere for a Wednesday afternoon. The mocktails were as creative as they were delicious, and the cocktail menu offered plenty of tempting options as well. The bartenders were attentive, friendly, and impressively efficient, striking that perfect balance of great service without constantly interrupting your conversation. We shared the sliders and the summer salad, and both were generously portioned and perfect for splitting. Between the beautiful setting, excellent drinks, and seamless service, this is definitely a place I'll be returning to. read more

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Lily is very aesthetically pleasing with the cutest whimsical, floral, girly ambiance - it is literally flowers everywhere. They make the prettiest cocktails with flowers infused as both an ingredient and a garnish, which is amazing, and the food is pretty good too. Service is timely and polite, and they check in often without being overbearing. There is also the option for tea, but honestly I am mostly just in awe of how whimsical and floral the space is, and I love sitting there to chat and grab a drink. read more

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Ambiance - all the tables are right next to each other. not sure if it is design for a quick eat or best for drinking only. it is not enough of space for seating or if you order extra plate to eat. SMALL, and tight. The restaurant decoration is superb, which earn the extra star. The only thing I have a positive about. Restaurant is filled with flowers and very festive, a great place for pictures but not sure if that is possible since everyone is on top of each other. Service - Lacking and unattentive - waited a period of time for the main waitress to approach. No eye contact, so a bit hard to get their attention /service. The helper was friendlier but unable to help, attempt to move us to a bigger table next to us, but the main waitress came and told us it was reserved, so we were denied- thought it was reserved for a bigger party, but it was reserved for 2 ppl too. The waitress can exchange the table for us before the reservation ppl arrive but choose not too, customer service was definitely lacking. Especially the restuarant was not that busy (they had time standing around). Food - we ordered the afternoon tea set for each person. the setting was presentable, it taken alot of space on the table but it was just regular egg, salmon and cucumber sandwich, scones, macarons, and some other sweets with berries and grapes nothing special about it, no signature monologs or any specialty. The tea pot set was pretty but the tea bag were regular tea bag, there is no hot water refill once you finished, need to pay $10 extra for new tea pot. Starbucks coffee is cheaper! read more

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We enjoyed this spot so much we came back the next afternoon. It was so hot the few days we were in NYC and this ended up being a perfect spot to pop in for a beautiful cocktail. I asked for a bees knee, my go to, and the bartender asked if he could make their version..they use Gun Lane 1751 Victoria Pink Gin, and it was delicious! This place also serves a type of tea service, but maybe check if you need a resy, as we just sat at the bar for out nibble and drink. read more

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We arrived early for our 4p Friday night reservation. They are strict about 90 minutes at the table so they suggested that since the kitchen didn't open until 4, that we wait to sit until closer to 4. I thought that was strange since the place was empty - why not give us an extra 10 mins? But a policy is a policy. I went to the bathroom downstairs while we waited. It was super cute but I didn't appreciate the full length mirror on the side of the stall. Who wants to see themselves pee? We got a small glass of water and our drinks right away. But then no one came to refill the waters. This usually bothers me but I was super thirsty after a day of touring the city so I was particularly frustrated. I'd finished the tiny glass in one swig and it wasn't until we were mostly done with our meals that we were able to flag someone down for more. I had the buttermilk fried chicken and disliked it. It came with two separate fried chicken patties which meant a lot of extra batter than what I'm used to. This could be fine but I found the chicken and the batter to be so flavorless as to be strange. It was not super crunchy not flavorful. And the condiments didn't add much flavor either. Maybe it was just an off night? The chicken tasted like dark meat although I'm sure that was just me and not actually thighs. The fries were fine. My friend got a mocktail and it was excellent. So maybe go for the drinks and ambience not the food? The ambience was every bit as pretty as in the photos. In a positive end note, the host who handled our bill was funny and wonderful. read more

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I was seeing wicked on a Wednesday night and needed to kill time and have a drink. It was my first time to this location and it was so convenient with the broadway locations. The bar is walk in, first come first serve. Hostess was super helpful letting us know people were closing out soon, we started off as a pair of 2 with just one chair and the party next to us quickly left. I ordered the way down Hadestown since it was spicy smoky and watermelon, three of my favorite things. I was pleasantly surprised with its presentation, the dehydrated lemon was on fire and the smoky fruit smelled so good. Loved my drink and it was perfect buzz before the show read more

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I had this spot bookmarked for my trip to New York. In fact, it was a "must visit" for me because of the seasonal decor and drink changes they make. I wanted to see their Halloween setup so bad. After I checked into my hotel, I decided to go explore and upon stepping out, much to my surprise, Lillie's was right there across from the hotel! It was meant to be! I loved this place so much that I went three nights in a row! The staff up front was kinda rude on one night, but once we were in, the service staff were all very nice on each visit. It's hard to get a table because it's such a popular spot. The decor was awesome, see my pictures! They kept Lady Gaga songs on repeat it seemed, but it worked, it matched the dark spooky vibes of Halloween. Now the drinks were kinda hit and miss. Some were absolutely delicious, while others were so bad that none of us could stomach them. They were all beautiful though. The presentation was great. The food was pretty good. I can't say we had anything bad at all. Over all I give it 5/5! I loved this spot and can't wait to go back! read more

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What this places does well - the ambiance! Their seasonal decorations are a feast for the eyes. Makes it a fun and special spot for a pre-show meal. We do brunch on a Saturday for a matinee. What this places does surprisingly well - the food. Judging by the photos and the reviews, my bar was low for the food here. We really came for the experience. But the plates were much fuller than they appear. The burrata was yummy. My daughter gave the French toast two thumbs up, and I really enjoyed my croque madame. What they could work on - service. As noted in other reviews, the service left something to be desired. Not very attentive. read more

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Come here for the picturesque vibe & picture ops and for tasty (albeit expensive) drinks. Skip the food. The place is decorated with seasonal over the top items year round. Hence why they charge the prices that they do. You're here to enjoy the atmosphere for a limited 90 minutes, after which you'll be asked to leave. Make reservations. This spot is in theater row, so it's always packed. We came at 4:30 on a Wednesday without reservations. Perfect time--no one was there until 5pm. After 90 minutes we were informed that they had a reservation for the table and that we've reached the 90 minute time limit. This was delivered in a very dismissive way, as if we didn't just spend over $300 on a dinner & drinks for two. Not the best feeling. Definitely won't be returning for a rushed dinner again. Overall, all staff were harried and dismissive. We felt rushed all the time we were there. Staff looked like they needed a month long vacation. Very uncomfortable vibes. When you're paying so much money for an experience, you're expecting civility, at the minimum. $20 Humphrey Bogart and $18 S i o u x s i e S i o u x were the best drinks on the menu. Humphrey was basically a bougie & fancied up old fashioned. Strong and balanced. Definitely get this if you want to feel a bit relaxed. Sioux was very fancy and girly--sweet and fizzy and buoyant. Sassy Summer in a glass. Didn't taste the alcohol at all but I got giggly. Delicious treat. I feel like there's no bad drink on the menu--everything we saw all around us looked amazing and probably tasted great (testament to so many empty glasses). Superb drink presentation. Taste profiles are balanced, elegant, and elevated. Definitely a place to savor the drinks vs just drinking for the sake of it. Food menu is limited and underwhelming. Burrata was standard. Nothing to write home about. Steak frites was the tiniest portion of slim flat iron steak and sad fries. For $38 this was laughably small and unsatisfying. Won't be returning for food, that's for sure. read more

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Really pretty experience! We came here for dinner for a birthday and it was a fun spot near Times Square but still out of the way enough to avoid the crowds. Very decorative interior that was fun to look at. We made a reservation and was 45 min early and still seated promptly. There is a 90 min time limit but that wasn't an issue for us. Our server was nice and very attentive. The food was great! City prices but that's to be expected. The sliders were great and the pot pie was yummy as well. The mashed potatoes with the fish was well done and the pasta had a great truffle flavor. We didn't get any cocktails but that would be fun to try if we came back. read more

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Lillie's Christmas overlay is a must see in the Theatre District! Reservations can be hard to come by last minute, but the bar is first come first serve. It can be really crowded, especially when shows are letting out, but my sister and I snagged a spot at the bar on Tuesday night and didn't have to wait at all. The decor here is so pretty and is themed like a winter wonderland forest. I had the Grinch cocktail. I honestly was not sure what it would taste like, but I loved it!! It was slightly sweet but very refreshing. The addition of the club soda was perfect. I could do without the popcorn on top. It just got soggy and I took it off right away. Other than that, loved the drink and the presentation! read more

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We loved the ambiance and didn't have to wait long to get a table midday on a Wednesday. We have frequented before. We decided to go for the afternoon tea for 2. It was one of the most underwhelming, overpriced "high tea" we've experienced. 2 pots of tea - inside each pot was a tea bag! Top tier: conventional grapes, strawberries and blueberries. Middle tier: 2 scones, macarons, 2 small cakes. Last: 3 sandwiches cut up into fours. With tax before tips: $60 pp. There was also no soap in their restroom! Never again... read more

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Lillie's does not get much love for its food but everyone appreciates the stunning decor. We were hoping to see the Christmas decorations but missed it by a day or two. Nevertheless, the restaurant's non-holiday "Victorian" decor is absolutely gorgeous. Everything, from the paintings, to the ceilings, to the lighting, to the silverware, is just wonderful. We visited primarily to enjoy the decor so we only ordered drinks and a creme brulee. Everything was good. Our server was very attentive. Although we didn't try anything off the dinner menu, the food we saw looked very good. It was amusing to see people eating chicken wings and mac and cheese bites in a place that is decorated like you are in Victorian England. Did Queen Victoria like her chicken wings spicy or Buffalo style? Inquiring minds want to know. They have interesting cocktails here. The Humphrey Bogart is a play on an Old Fashioned and it was delicious. They also make very nice mocktails, if that interests you. I know the decor and not the food is the main draw here but sometimes it is very nice to enjoy drinks and food in a beautifully-decorated setting. I would gladly return. read more

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Stumbled upon this little gem and what a great find! upon entering the decoration is so much fun. It was so vibey and cool, the place was semi full at 5:45. We had the tuna, the hamburger which is seriously one of the top burgers I've ever eaten and the steak, which was also delicious, the mashed potatoes were melting in my huge mouth.. staff completely friendly and nice. Lychee martinis can be deadly in a good way!! Super fun place for a group or a party. Entertaining you feel like you're in a magical place away from the bustling city. read more

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This place is consistently named as one of the best looking bars in New York City. It is easy to see why. They have established a Victorian era theme here, so the place is full of old fixtures and furniture and architecture from that time period. Being in here feels like being in the United Kingdom in the 1800s. And as the seasons change over the course of the year, they change the decor. You'll find the place completely transformed for Valentine's Day, Halloween, and Christmas for example. The place is definitely picturesque. However, the food and service left something to be desired. The food is just your standard bar food, but at higher prices. And the service here was lacking. The waiters took forever to attend to us, kept forgetting items that we ordered, and even took forever to bring the bill. It was a weekday night and was not even busy enough to justify the lack of service. read more

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The decor was beautiful inside! But i was not that crazy about my experience here overall. I get the sense that the traffic was so high for the decor that the cleanliness started slipping. My wrapped utensils were dirty. Then I ordered a pot of tea and the cups were dirty. I really wanted to leave but I had already ordered my food. Everyone was very good about taking things back, but it was messing with my appetite. Saving grace was the chicken and waffles were actually pretty good. read more

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This is a hard review to write. I was so happy to get a lunch reservation here for my birthday, after over a month of looking. My best friend and I arrived at 2pm for afternoon tea. The restaurant was extremely crowded, with tables too close together, chaotic decor, and blaring music. It felt like a bar at 11pm, even though it was a weekday afternoon. We were seated next to a very rude and raucous table who kept deliberately sitting on my purse and singing along to the music at the top of their lungs. They were already done eating when we got there, but they didn't leave until we were almost done. And they didn't even leave a tip on their $300+ bill!!! But I digress... Our afternoon tea was disappointing. The waitress was mumbly and condescending, everything took FOREVER to arrive at our table, and the staff couldn't care less about refilling our water. The food was fine. The scones were actually delicious, but everything else was mediocre at best. The water for my tea wasn't hot enough by the time it got to my table, and it barely took on any color when steeped. (When I brought this to the waitress's attention, she rolled her eyes and seemed inconvenienced to have to bring me a second tea bag.) Also, the table was WAY too small for afternoon tea. It was the most overpriced and irritating afternoon tea I've ever experienced. They didn't even do anything for my birthday. Needless to say, I would not recommend this restaurant at all. read more

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Visited this place as part of a Christmas tour. I was also here during the summer so I was excited to see the remake to Christmas theme. I only had drinks this time. The Muffin Man drink was just okay. Not too much flavor and light on alcohol. The best part was probably the whip cream. The Grinch was better but I didn't taste the pandan. Probably more meant for the color than flavor. Overall, I recommend this place to check out the Christmas decor. It may be overwhelming for some but still fun to stop in for a quick drink or snack. read more

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Soooo cute....all the pink flowers and the dark atmosphere with the floral fabrics make this place special. Five of my party of six had the fish and chips.....highly recommend but would have been nice if some sort of vegetable was included....coleslaw? The other had the branzino entree which was a winner. Very inventive drink menu and great service rounded out a lovely evening read more

It was a great all-around experience for us. The ambiance service made it spectacular. read more

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Great food, very attentive staff. They were able to get us a table even though we were happy to sit at the bar. Seats were red velvet and the entire restaurant was decorated so lovely. Very romantic. Really happy we visited today!! read more

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Unfortunately disappointing. We waited so long to get down there and we were so excited about going to this restaurant. The hostess was very pleasant. We were a few minutes early for our reservation, but they seated us immediately. The restaurant is in an old brownstone style building and it's very skinny and the seats are jampacked in there. Once we were seated, our waitress came over and took our drink order. We were sort of undecided, so we asked for a recommendation. She said she didn't like the Grinch drink. It was too sweet for her. My friend and I thought well if it's too sweet, there's nothing wrong with that so we ordered it. It quite possibly is the worst thing that I ever had in my whole life. It was sour with a sparkling soda kind of taste with popcorn on top. The popcorn was vanilla flavored but once it melted squishy kind of gross. I definitely would not recommend that my friend got an espresso martini. My other friend got a cosmopolitan and they seemed happy with their drinks. Thoroughly disappointed with the Christmas drink selection. We ordered our food we got sliders. Two of my friends got salads which became and they were decent size. The sliders were for mini sliders probably the size of one burger she said they tasted good. I ordered a Caprese sandwich which was a tomato sandwich with one cold cut slice of mozzarella, not fresh mozzarella like the menu stated it said it was on focaccia. It came in a bun. I'm not sure if that's focaccia. It was very fresh though. Since I couldn't tolerate my drink, I ordered a Diet Coke.....It came and it was warm. Our waitress came back once to check on us throughout the whole meal so we didn't order anything else. Would I recommend Lillies Unfortunately I would not. It Is beautiful in there I will say there is a lot of decorations great picture opportunities. Choose your drinks wisely. read more

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After our show at the ambassador Theatre, we happened across this establishment just a couple doors down. What a happy accident! We sat at the bar and order a drink and dessert. Both were well-made and delicious. The ambience in the restaurant was stellar. The historic building had beautiful architectural touches all throughout, also covered in flowers! The staff was very friendly. Someone next to me had pot pie, which made me wish I had ordered it! All in all such a great experience! read more

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Really liked this place! It's all ambiance. Is obvious that people spent a long time making this place fun, beautiful, and vibey. I love how they change out their themes for the seasons! I wish we could've gone during Halloween. The food, though, was okay. The prices were high for food that was just okay. We have been to a lot of restaurants around the Time Square area and this place just wasn't on par with a lot of the other places we've tried as far as pricing and quality. I also think that the service could've been better, it's obvious that they're shoving a lot of people in to the restaurant at once and thus have a hard time keeping up with all of the people. But, it was still not a bad experience, it was absolutely beautiful. There are just other places I would rather go back to before going back to Lililie's. read more

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Located near Theater District NYC. The perfect pre-broadway show dinner and drinks or if you're in Times Square. Defiantly make a reservation for this one but you might get lucky to just walk in. Super stunning atmosphere and took amazing photos inside. Drinks where fabulous and a great wine selection. I would recommend their lobster ravioli and we shared their tuna tartar. Good idea to get to this place early as service was a bit slower. We waited 25 minuets for our second round of drinks and ultimately had to cancel them as we had our show to attend. read more

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Visited again on a Thursday for dinner with my coworker. We had other restaurant plans that fell through but ended up at Lillie's since it was nearby. It was a very different vibe from when I visited for brunch. Very packed. So much that you couldn't really move around and no space to eat on the small circular table. We were seated pretty quickly and the service was pretty good too. They had a Pride and Prejudice theme. I love the themes they have! I don't have photos of it but we ordered drinks and I'm not sure of the name. Mine might've been the lillie's lushious spritz. It was a big size and delicious. My friend ordered the Free-Range Dublin Chicken and I ordered the Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich with fries. We both enjoyed our meals and finished it all. It had lots of flavor. I would be back but maybe not for dinner because it's too busy. read more

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Came here with the family for a pre-theatre lunch. We originally planned to enjoy the beautiful floral decor, but as luck would have it, they'd just switched over to Halloween that week -- in September! Theme-heavy spots near Times Square can be hit or miss, so expectations were modest. The place was pretty full (long and narrow layout), but thankfully we had a reservation and were seated right away. While the decorations were over-the-top -- the "kitsch index" was high -- the sheer volume of Halloween props covering every inch of the high ceilings actually made this die-hard New Yorker begrudgingly appreciate it. At least they commit. Most importantly, the food was actually good -- surprisingly good. My Cobb salad was huge and fresh (oddly, it listed avocado as an extra add-on, but mine came with it anyway). The burrata disappeared in seconds, the burger was juicy with crisp potatoes and greens, and the croque madame came topped with a perfectly runny, "sexy" sunny-side-up egg. Everything was delicious, and we cleared our plates in record time to make our show. Service was attentive, with staff constantly circulating and easy to flag down. We'll definitely be back once the flowers bloom again -- next time, without the Halloween pumpkins watching us eat. read more

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Ambiance is amazing. But music could been better chosen. Service was fine. Space is a little cramped but it's NYC so that's a given. The food is just ok. This place relies heavily on aesthetics. Maybe afternoon tea is better here. read more

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Lillies Victorian at Times Square The Legacy of Lillie Langtry Lillie's Victorian Establishment is almost hidden away in the middle of the Theater District, Times Square. Restaurant Storefront was typical of the century-old British Victorian style, with a bronze statue of Lillie Langtry, a highly successful British actress, standing in front of the restaurant. There is a grand door to open, step inside, and a massive Victorian period decor, the entire interior of this place. First impression listen time in Elegance in Manhattan, the Late 19th Century. This is overwhelmingly impressive, and has offered amazing impressions from the front reception to the bartender, waiter, and server, their are are so polite with a present attitude. With the drink and meals, exceptionally fantastic. Lillie's Victorian Establishment · Elegance in Manhattan · Private Events · Food & Beverage · Afternoon Tea read more

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Pros: + Gorgeous interior + Friendly Staff + Amazing for brunch + Perfect for a date or girl's day + Large variety of cocktails + Mocktails are also super delicious too Cons: - Pricey IG: AndTheNextAdventureBegins read more

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First night in NYC and we were starving after a cross country flight and we headed straight to Lillie's as it was close to our hotel. We did have a late night reservation but came earlier to see if we could be sat and they were able to seat us immediately which was great. There were lots of tasty looking items on the menu and we were so hungry we went for the mac n cheese balls because we just needed something to start before deciding on entrées. We ended up sharing the steak frites and a ceasar salad for dinner. We tried some fun drinks and finished with a glass of wine before heading back to our hotel. This is such a cute spot and I heard the brunch is great as well! read more

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This our 2nd time to this location. Still as pretty and is always a wow when you go in. Sangria and pina colada were good. We split the salmon, onion soup and also the broccoli. All the food are all so good. Unfortunately we didn't have a good waiter, he was kinda rude and rushing us to order. He did check on us once. Beautiful place for sure. read more

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Pretty place, the bartender wasn't the warmest, one drink was good, one drink was bad, so it's hit or miss I suppose. We didn't dig the menu, so we just popped in and out, but again, very nice looking place. read more