Hands down the best Caesar salad I have ever had. I don't know what kind of sorcery is happening in that dressing, but it had to be made from scratch because it was absolutely divine. I don't think I'll ever look at another Caesar salad the same way again. We sat outside, and there was plenty of outdoor seating while still getting some of the cool AC drifting out from the restaurant, which was deeply appreciated on a hot New York day. Fantastic food, wonderful atmosphere, and a Caesar salad that has completely ruined all other Caesar salads for me. I can't wait to come back. read more

From the time we were seated till we left, it was a great experience. I was concerned with getting a table, however, we were there before 5pm and didn't need a reservation. The space is really nice amd intimate with the ability to accommodate a group with a reservation. Even though it's right on the corner you had no street noise. Our waiter Papa Samba was great and attentive. Their mocktail and old fashion were amazing. Shrimp cocktail was an over the top presentation and tasted good with a new twist . Our entrees again were great: roasted chicken that melted in your mouth and mushroom risotto that was very good also. The added show stopper was the banana split. Never got the concept, however, theirs made me a believer. It was great and tasted like two desserts in one (creme brulee and banana split). If all banana splits were like this, I'd be a fan. Definitely will come back for sure. read more

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Very pleasant bistro / restaurant around the corner from Grand Central. Happy Hour runs until 6pm where you can get 1/2 price drinks. Very nice ambiance and menu. read more

Madison & Vine - Happy Hour Chardonnay - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Visited for our annual family Thanksgiving trip to NYC and picked this restaurant for lunch based on positive reviews. The atmosphere was quiet and comfortable, and service was excellent. We tried the special Thanksgiving menu, which was thoughtfully curated, but one could order from the regular menu. Appetizers included a creamy squash soup, fresh baby beet salads, and another crisp salad--each one a hit. Everyone in our group went for the turkey entrée, which turned out to be one of the best Thanksgiving restaurant meals we've had. We also shared the lobster macaroni, which was a standout. Dessert featured generous portions of pecan and pumpkin pie topped with vanilla ice cream. The entrée paired nicely with a well-priced Oregon pinot. Highly recommend--looking forward to returning soon for a meal outside the holiday season read more

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spontaneously went here for a leisurely dinner here tonight. Could not have been any better. Beautiful decor. Cocktails & appetizers - perfect. Shared the roasted chicken with delicious white French wine recommended by the mansger. Great pairing. Deserts - delicious. Staff was attentive, personable, knowledgeable and professional! Manager was attentive, accommodating and welcoming. We eill return! read more

We came here after work to grab dinner and drinks - we were able to get seated right away without reservations around 7 on a Wed. It was pretty crowded inside the restaurant. Staff was very attentive and friendly! We shared the meatballs and calamari - this was average. All of us got burgers as well - the burger was kind of the drier side (I got a side of mayo to help out with that). Burger was about average as well. Maybe the other entrees were better? Food came out quickly. It is located very close to Grand Central and had a mature ambiance. Prices are on a higher end as it's a nice sit down restaurant. read more

Madison & Vine - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped in to Madison and Vine with a friend last Tuesday evening for an after work cocktail and appetizers. Great atmosphere along with excellent drinks (Espresso Martini pictured) and service from Juan David at the bar. read more

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Service and food are exceptional. The execution is flawless. The food is truly amazing. The cocktails are delightful. I cherish every visit to this place. read more

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Nothing is as it seems... I came here from the soccer game parched and famished. Per usual, I came in and sat at the bar. I was immediately given menus but then had to wait (longer than what would be deemed appropriate) for some water. The bartender was super slow and def. took his time giving me service. Being annoyed, hungry and thirsty is not the best way to start. I got the fizz royale to start while still waiting on some water. It wasn't until I finally got his attention and asked for some that he realized he probably should have given me some. I got the steak frites and asked to swap them out for the seasoned fries well done and a side of crispy Brussel sprouts. The drink came out first and was refreshing. It made up for the less than stellar start. After an unusually long wait (it was late and there weren't that many people there) I got my food. Here's where it went downhill. While the fries were well cooked, they weren't seasoned. I mean bare as bones. I asked if these were seasoned and he said yes and I said, "yeah, they're not." He offered to take them back but I said forget it. If was going to be done right, it would have been done the first time, not after the fact. The "frites" were non-existent. In fact, they gave me a huge strip of I don't even know what to call it but the fattiest meat they could find. After cutting through all the fat, I had about 7 good pieces tops. It def. Didn't look like the other pics I had seen and they overcooked it. The worst of the worst was the brussell sprouts, which disappointed me greatly. While they were cooked perfectly, there was no balsamic!!! For the record, the menu doesn't say it comes with it, but I have yet to have crispy sprouts that aren't accompanied with some type of sauce. I quickly asked for the check. He comped my drink (although it was a nice gesture, I didn't ask and just wanted to leave) at that point. This place tries too hard and reminds me of a restaurant with champagne taste on a beer budget. Sadly, the food doesn't fit the price point and I'd suggest you think twice before spending your money... read more

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Very cool New York spot at 41st and Madison. Nice because some of the other spots in this area are not open on Sunday nights. They open area lots of room, some seats on the street I believe. George our waiter was terrific. He was there when we needed him. I guess the reason for the four was the price of the food even though it's New York. I thought it was a little over-the-top. My old fashioned had about a half an ounce of bourbon in it so not a great start. Not a place to go if you're anywhere near a budget. Crabcakes were not cakes. They were one crab cake. Tasty but small. Calamari good not great. Meatballs were delicious. I think it's the best thing I had all night. My friends ribeye was ordered. Rare did not come, rare, but still delicious Maybe not my number one New York spot, but good enough for a second try read more

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Weird service, and the food was expensive for the quality. We had the brussel sprouts and the burrata, both of which were extremely average (you could make it better yourself for a fraction of the price). Wouldn't come back. read more

Managed to make it in with 5 minutes left of the happy hour, but thankfully someone was leaving at that moment, so there were 2 seats at the bar! We managed to snag 2 Palomas for $10 each. Drinks were okay, ambiance was nice, and service was nothing to write home about. The bartender wasn't particularly attentive, but we were just there to catch up. Overall, decent HH. read more

Been here second time. I like it. Not loud space. Cozy and relaxing music playing in background. Good selection of wine varieties. Food was very good last time also this time I went with my Cabernet again. Love to stop by on my way home from work or just to chit chat with few friends of mine. Service always nice and friendly and fast. read more

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Just a quick stop awaiting train AMBIANCE - post lunch so not crowded. Not a lot of tables but very nice looking BAR MENU - number of tapas options I tried meat balls. Decent overall but have had better BAR TENDER - nice but not congenial. PRICE - On par for manhattan OVERALL - based on appetizers not sure I'd try dinner but who knows read more

Ambiance was nice and intimate. Restaurant was clean and nice inside. Great place to vibe with friends or date. Food was great. Ribeye, potatoes, and Brussels sprouts were superb. And burger was one of the largest and perfectly cooked, I've ever had. Service was great. read more

Madison & Vine - The Vine Burger - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Stopped here for a quick bite to eat after visiting the Morgan library. Food was good and servers were friendly. Service was a bit slow. I had the Caesar salad, my friend had the Cobb salad, and my other friend had an omelette. Everyone enjoyed their meal. We got to sit outside, which was lovely. read more

Came in with a big corporate group on a Saturday afternoon and the staff were very kind and accommodating. We ordered fresh cappuccinos and coffee, and picked through our options of burgers, omelettes and salads. We sat in the center of the room and although petite, the place packed a punch as they were able to handle all of us and no major complaints with the food. Will be back again whenever I'm in a pinch! read more

The food and the service and overall vibe made this a special lunch. I'm definitely coming back. Highly recommended. Omar the owner is super nice and friendly. The food was so good!! And the waiter and food server were great!! read more

Great food. Service was odd--overbearing at the start and then ignored us at the end. The environment was very romantic!

Madison and Vine is an attractive cafe located very close to Grand Central. There is a bar area and outside dining. Staff were pleasant enough although it was an effort to get noticed. I did not have to wait very long for the food to arrive. I ordered the chicken au jus which is popular here in NYC. The food was average. The chicken did not appear to have just come out of the oven and the fingerling potatoes were ok, not delicate. In fact everything was pretty average which is how I would sum up the whole experience. read more

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Best brunch in town. Unlimited mimosas with a fabulous menu. Can't ask for much more. The eggs Benedict and salad with salmon is what we had for brunch. It was the best cooked salmon you could ask for. The eggs Benedict came with a nice side of greens that were very tasty. Service was attentive with a smile. Great time. Great food. And plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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My wife picked this restaurant out of convenience, we were meeting old college friends from Westport, ct. so they were taking the train. We were coming from Englewood, NJ so we drive. Helpful hint, on Saturdays parking starts at 7 for the meters and have the parking app. Started off with cocktails and I have to throw in my general complaint that drinks EVERYWHERE are way overpriced and we drink too much. 6 drinks and 2 bottles of wine was most are bill We had Sammy as our waitress and was very good. We started with the flatbread for a starter, because we were starving. We ordered it with our drinks. For apps we shared the meatballs and muscles. Both were good, muscles were I tiny bit fishy. For dinner I had steak fritte (had paper corn sauce) and everyone devoured my fries. My wife had the chicken, not a huge piece) Our friends had the risotto and the pasta. We were all happy with our dishes. I think the steak frites was the best of the bunch This is attached to a hotel and on the 14 th floor there's a bar with a roof deck read more

Great spot for lunch or dinner. We had an assortment of items and enjoyed each one. The appetizers were spot on classics. The calamari salted well and crispy. The salad fresh and cheesy. The meatballs soft and flavorful. We tried different entree items as well, the chicken was soft and moist. The steak cooked prefectly. However, the salmon a bit dry. The desserts were well excecuted and amazing. We had an overall great experience. read more

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I walked away satisfied after dining at Madison & Vine. The team is kind and their food recommendations are spot-on. They've created atmosphere through good design. The presentation enhances the dining experience. My gratitude extends to future visits at this place. read more

Haven't even eaten yet - waiting for my breakfast - coffee is ok - server is fantastic. the place smells like cleaning supplies. cook a pepper or something - make the place smell better ! please. Wrote the above before the food came - I had the eggs benedict and home fries - very, very good food. Now about that smell... read more

I stayed a week at The Library Hotel and had breakfast every morning at Madison & Vine. The French Toast was superb--not too heavy, no whipped cream & had lots of fresh berries with it. I also loved the scrambled eggs, pancakes, omelet, bacon, orange juice and coffee. Loved everything I ordered--the service was really personal and top-notch every day as well. I will return when I visit NY again. read more

I've come to this place a few times now because it's close to my physical therapy place. Usually I have about an hour to kill before my appointment and this place fits the bill for a nice meal in a short amount of time. I haven't needed a reservation yet I usually show up around 6 pm, the place is relatively empty. The service has been great so far. I've gotten the French onion soup which has been filling, the sirloin minus the peppercorn sauce on the side, and the Brussels sprouts, which are sautéed nice and crispy just like I like them. The steak is a good size for dinner. I usually substitute the fries for mixed veggies or salad, sometimes asparagus. Nice, quiet ambiance. Prices are a little expensive but the food has been good. They have a good wine list as well as some interesting drink concoctions. A definite must visit if you're in the area. read more

Madison & Vine - French onion soup - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Madison & Vine is located near grand central and the public library making it a great lunchtime spot to rest your feet in between adventures around the city. For dinner our food was surprisingly good. We got the black bean burger and the steak to share. The steak was delicious and so was the burger I will say the staff wasn't particularly attentive to our table but we weren't in a rush so it was ok. This place is unassuming but the food is good! read more

Madison & Vine - Black Bean Burger - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Wow. Service was horrible. The waitress literally sighed as we were placing our order, clearly annoyed and gave genuinely no effort into being friendly, patient, or attentive. Sitting outside means you'll be sitting on the sidewalk of the street but at least it's a slightly less traveled one. Food was okay but nothing extraordariny. Black bean burger was unseasoned and 90% sure just a frozen patyy, brownie difficult to cut through, but the salad was alright. read more

Madison & Vine - Black Bean Burger, ceasar salar, Chocolate Brownie Sundae - New American Near Me - New York, New York

The food, service and ambiance were absolutely amazing! Impeccable service. Food: we custom ordered something that was not on the menu and they accommodated us. Ambiance: very chill and mature. Great experience overall read more

Stepped out of Grand Central in time for a late lunch. Walked by this restaurant on the way to our hotel and decided to stop. Some covered dining on the street and we scored a table for two. Host and waitresses very friendly. Food..and wine...delicious and we didn't feel rushed. Highly recommend. read more

Madison & Vine - Pistachio ice cream gelato? - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here for Brunch as I was staying in their hotel (The Library). Staff was always friendly and food was good. Took a while to get coffee refills or any additional service. Longer wait times than expected would make me hesitate about coming here during traditionally busy times (lunch rush). read more

Madison & Vine - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I went here once with a friend last year and then just recently with a few friends and I have enjoyed my experience both times. I love everything about this restaurant-food, service and ambience. Everything is top notch. They have a very stellar burger and the fries are crispy and delicious. I will definitely be visiting the establishment again. read more

My friend and I decided to meet here for dinner. We started with the Cheese and Charcuterie Board. It was a good selection of cheeses. Not bad. Then I ordered a roasted Cornish hen, and my friend had ribeye steak. My Cornish hen came out very dry. I wish they would tenderize the chicken and make it juicier, but I believe they overcooked it. I was surprised because the looked of my dish was perfect but looks sure can be deceiving. My friend's ribeye steak was ok. We ordered truffle fries, and that's probably the best part of the night. read more

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Good spot for a business lunch in a pinch. Food: 4/5 Value: 3/5 Experience: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Good For: Business lunch. Recommends: Grilled Salmon read more

I had high hopes for this place, as I pass by it all the time and the enclosed outdoor seating seems great for people watching, which it was and probably the best part of my experience. I arrived around 445pm so the place was pretty empty. I was seated right away but then it took quite a long time for my waiter or anyone for that matter to greet me. It took so long I went looking for someone and that's when they finally came to my table. I ordered the steak & frites (parm truffle ones) and when the waiter brought my steak knife, which he looked at as he presented it to me, and placed it on the table you can clearly see it's dirty with food stuck on it. Of course he left so quickly I had to wait for a different person to come by to address the issue. When I got my meal I had to return the fries as they didn't make them parm truffle like I requested. It was not a great experience from beginning to end. I don't like leaving bad reviews but there were too many mistakes that shouldn't have happened at a restaurant that was pretty much empty at the time. The food was decadent, nothing overly special about it. read more

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Great service! Went there for lunch! Ambiance is nice. Menu has good variety especially for desserts.

I went there because it was in the hotel I was staying at. The food and service were decent, though not exceptional, and the prices were a bit high. Overall not too bad though. read more

So disappointing. The Milanese smelled like raw chicken. I told the waiter and returned the food and they still charged me for the whole meal. Disgusting. Spend your money elsewhere. read more

Perfect ! Everything I want in a NY Bistro. Amazing wine... pasta epic... Ceasar fresh... calamari authentic. Service real and non pretentious! read more