Honestly!! One of the best all time meals! Kosher or non!! You cannot get a better steak (seasoned and cooked to perfection) or better service anywhere!! And completely packed on a Weds night at 10PM! read more

Mike's still got it!!!! Still has the best Duck in the city!!! The short ribs and the lamb were amazing. His Gnocchi is better than the italian restaurants i tried the night before. Whenever my family comes home to visit NY we eat at Mikes..... read more

I am not a person who writes reviews very often, in fact, this is my first review ever. I went to have a nice dinner with my family a few weeks ago and I really loved this place. The food is just amazing though, it is not affordable. The customer service is great and the team is excellent especially Seth who seems passionate about his work and helping customers to have an outstanding experience. He is funny, extremely friendly and very attentive to details. This a great kosher restaurant located in Midtown East and they have been there for several years. The meal was delicious and everything was perfect the night we went there even though, the place was full of customers. We highly recommend this place if you are around and would like to try the best kosher restaurant in NYC...!!!I read more

Went last night for my birthday and it was my first time at Mike's Bistro. I have to say the service and food was EXCELLENT. They got all 4 important things perfect: 1) Service - Don, Viviane, and Amy were very professional and very sweet 2) Food - Excellent, spare ribs was like butter 3) Seating - Unlike MANY restaurants, you're not sitting on top of each other to the point that you feel like you're having a date with the couple next to you. Very important that they have space in between 4) Ambiance - nicely dim with background music read more

Kosher restaurant off of Lexington Avenue, across from the CitiCorp Building. Business lunch of 9 people, we were lead to a private room that was ideal for conversation, laughing and enjoying an amazing lunch. The prix fixe lunch included soup, salads, entrees, vegetables and dessert. Our waiter patiently explained all the assorted dishes and as soon as it was put and passed, the dishes were once again sent around - everything was delicious and they accommodated those that had dietary concerns. Plentiful portions and just enough to make us feel that we were eating and not overindulging - that was saved for dessert. Lovely room, attentive staff and a memorable lunch. Highly recommend! read more

The best kosher steak I ever tried the meat is soft and tender !! A lil bit pricey but other wise good

Went on Monday night. Heres my review..... It's very nice inside. Really nice atmosphere, tables are a little tight squeezed but they're busy so that's fine. 4 star Food.... We ordered the spicy merguez dumplings, which were very good, but only came with 3, which I thought should have had more, considering they were pretty small. 4 star Entrees we ordered were the 11 oz rib eye and the short ribs. Short ribs were very good, very soft, and came with great sides of kale and mashed potatoes. Def recommend. 4.5 star The steak was the opposite. I ordered rare and came somewhere between medium-rare and medium. I am not one to send something back so I sucked it up. As far as the taste, it did not have much flavor, and the flavor that was present was unimpressive. The side was an endive possibly. I had never one before, so my opinion on it was it was kind of bitter and not edible, but that may be normal. 2 star I would give this place 4 stars but the steak was really disappointing. I would def give them a second chance read more

Met some colleagues for a business dinner. I was a bit late so just grabbed the beet salad and had a dessert. The service was good, food was nice and atmosphere was very nice. read more

1st time dining at the new location and it was a fabulous meal! Had a special mini-lamb rib app that was incredibly flavorful - I'm still dreaming about the lusciousness of it. Other apps we had - 2 different beef tartars - divine; a very high quality ceviche; and their famous duck gnocchi. Everyone raves about the short ribs - and I'll join them - they're so soft and smooth that a butter knife is all you need... Service was good. The dining room design didn't really excite me. It's pricey, but if you're looking for a high end kosher meal you cannot go wrong at Mike's Bistro! read more

It starts with the great bartenders!! Warm, friendly greeting knowledgeable and make great drinks!! Then the hostess are top notch and I onserved them run a very crowded dining room and waiting area with respect and CLASS! A rare find in this City! My server came over told us the specials recommended enters and was very attentive to our service. The steak I had melted in my mouth! The soup and aides were amazing!! And then the dessert mixed sorbet was the perfect topping! If you are looking for all the ingredients for an amazing dining experience then Mikes is it! I have become a regular so tell them Drew sent ya! CHEERR!! read more

Outstanding. Everything I ate was absolutely phenomenal. The ambiance is nice and the staff is attentive, courteous and respectful. I will definitely be returning and recommend this place to anyone who wants a high quality kosher meal and a high quality meal in general. read more

Extremely loud very full close seatings no privacy! place not great the air out! The food was good not great very small portions you spent $250 can you come out borderline full slightly hungry, would not recommend this for friends and family read more

Great service , Great food . Their corn soup it's a must ! This was the third time I visit This restaurant and I absolutely loved to return each time . Jonathan the bartender was really kind . read more

Amazing food, expensive, but I don't care, because I am paying for fantastic food that I can't get elsewhere. Scuba, one of the chefswho came out to discuss some menu options was friendly, knowledgeable and a real pleasure. Fresh fish special was amazing, zucchini fritters were terrific, and the sizzl8ng steak was perfect. Must eat here! read more

A group from work had lunch here. The fix menu is fine, but not amazing: * a small beet salad - pretty good * black bean soup (or was it lentil) - ok * I had the cornish hen - meh. The waiter really pushed the cod, those who had it were pretty happy. The guy who got the steak was happiest. Did I mention small portions? * for desert, I got the pecan pie (three very good bites...) others got fruit. So, sure, good food, decent looking place, but $75 seems harsh. (Luckily I wasn't paying.) If this is really the best kosher food in NYC then... come on, can't be. read more

Even though the food tastes good I'm going to give it 1 star the appetizer portion is made for a new born baby on top of that I asked them for A $14 glass of wine they told me they didn't have but they had something for $16 when the bill came to me they charged me $25 and the waiter said I agreed to it you would think they would apologize on top of that no sides with your main every other steak house offers a side. Our waiter was super rude kept rushing us I will never come back food was good very over priced for no reason and very bad service the waiters where standing around joking around and being loud. read more

Mike's Bistro is one of my favorite restaurants in NYC. Their gnocchi and short ribs are just amazing! Read the full review for all the details on my blog, www.eliesfoodies.com/mikes-bistro. read more

Mikes Bistro is exceptional! The service was top notch & chef Mike came out to greet us, making our family feel warmly welcomed, special & excited to be there. The plates were plentiful & delicious. The ambiance was exquisite & the service was exceptional! They continuously checked on us & made sure all was great. We certainly all have our favorites but above all else, it felt like home. Our desserts were spectacular. Adding into it, it was a celebration for our sons birthday & Mike made him feel as if he was the only special one in the restaurant though it was a packed house. He surprised him with a candle & cake, which made his night! A dream come true!!! Where else can you get service like that? That's right, Mikes Bistro! If you haven't been, then what are you waiting for? Reserve now & enjoy! Best Wishes Chef Mike! Love, Chavie & Ami Rosen & Family read more

Mike knows what he is doing. In my opinion this is the class of the NYC Kosher Restaurant scene. I went with a group of 5 including my parents, who are from Kosher-Restaurant starved Philadelphia. We started with the Gnocchi (duh), Taquitos (solid) and Chicken Artichoke Salad (With the Green Goddess Dressing, its a must have). I split the Filet steak special (if you are looking for reasons to come to a restaurant on a Wednesday, this filet can help you decide) with my wife and it was perfectly cooked and really delicious. The Steak and Sausage main dish was terrific, and my mother enjoyed her Short Ribs very much. The place is very expensive, but I don't think you can get food like Mike's anywhere else. It gets my full recommendation. read more

Food here is excellent but pricey. But one knows that in advance. Probably one of the top four kosher restaurants in Manhattan. Ambience is bustling but refined. The waiters, however, have an attitude problem. Somewhat condescending they really belong in an Italian trattoria in Queens (nothing against Queens). Also watch out for the check. The "suggested" tips start at 18% and are calculated based on the food and beverage price INCLUDING tax. The generally accepted practice in NY is that tips are calculated on the pre-tax price. For a kosher restaurant this practice is definitely not kosher. All the above left me with a bad taste despite the great food. read more

Mike's Bistro is one of my favorite places in the city! The food is AMAZING, the ambiance is just right, and the waiters and staff are friendly and helpful! Every dish we got was made to perfection, especially the mouth watering ribs! They have a bar as well, which serves a nice selection of alcohol, including wine, beer, and cocktails made by the bartender. We stayed past the official closing time to finish up our meal and besides asking if we wanted to advance order dessert before the kitchen closed, they did not rush us in the least. The atmosphere remained relaxed, the staff continued to be helpful, until we were ready to get the bill and head out at our own time. read more

REALITY CHECK!! Food was bland, chef came out from the kitchen after we asked him to because he didn't even bother to apologize after finding out my husband's shirt caught on FIRE from the open candle on the table. Granted it wasn't his fault my husband's shirt was ruined, and caught on fire, BUT.... how about not smiling when being informed about it? How about saying I'd like you to have a dessert on the house? How about not being smug? HOw about showing you care about your customer base? I had such high hopes based on friends comments. I'd never go back even if the food was good which it was not. Big time cost, big time bummer, big time lack of class on chef's/owner's part. Reality Check? Overrated Response to Mike G's Response: Mike, I don't think you care about your guests. If you did, you wouldn't have exposed candles in the middle of your tables. I reached across the table to show my wife a picture on my cell phone and my shirt caught on fire because the tea light on the center of the table was in a shallow, unprotected dish exposing the flame. Lucky I didn't burn myself. What if it was a toddler or a small child reaching across the table to give his or her mother a kiss and the child's shirt caught on fire and the child got burned? You can be assured that you would have a claim for negligence against you and your establishment. I certainly believe you were negligent. ... and it was you who came to the table with a smug grin on your face. Telling us "I don't get it; I'm going to have to go back and ask my staff if there is something that I am missing." There was something you missed alright - a sense of decency and being a mensch. My wife and I were celebrating our joint birthdays together at a restaurant we have wanted to experience for a long time. The waiters knew it was our birthday celebration. They even put a candle on the desert that we purchased and started to sing us happy birthday. But they did not report to the manager that my shirt had caught on fire at the table. I had to approach the manager myself and tell him what happened. ...and you did not come out of your kitchen without our having to ask to speak with you about the incident. Your behavior was shameful, arrogant and insensitive. I'm just thankful you didn't charge us for the candle. Paul read more

came in today for the second time and loved the food like before the service was much better maybe because i was only with my girl and not like before other friends thanks you very much read more

What a disappointing meal. The poke nachos were a bowl of store bought taco chips with a few minuscule pieces of over-marinated tuna, and a teaspoon of avocado. Truly awful. The tuna main course was fishy and oxersauced to hide the fishiness. Short ribs were bland and tasteless, a tiny portion of what looked more like brisket. We ordered the mushrooms, and they tasted like they had been brined in vinegar. The fondue for dessert was an embarrassment, a little bowl of what tasted like lukewarm melted chocolate frosting with some fruit and other things to dip, but without spoons, forks, dipping sticks or fondue forks. (a little fondue pot and forks would have at least improved the presentation, if not the taste) Portions are small, and the prices are high, and the restaurant is noisy. I would never recommend this place!! read more

Everything was fantastic starting from the service to the quality and tastieness of the food, i have been here multiple times and plan on returning! read more

Absolutely fantastic kosher restaurant!!! Before coming to this restaurant I asked a lot of friends their recommendations for the best kosher restaurants in Manhattan, and Mikes Bistro was one of the places recommended for me to go too! After walking around the city all day, and having not eaten much more than a coffee all day, I wanted to go to have dinner at Mikes Bistro. I had not made a reservation and was seated straight away at the bar. The restaurant was very busy, but still from the moment I walked in I was treated with the best service I have received in NY! As I was alone I was seated at the bar which was great as the manager David seated me, the bar attender Eva was there to give me the menu and explain the drinks menu. Mike the owner came out to talk to me as I was seated and quickly told the bar attender who was my waitress to bring me some bread as I was so hungry. The bread was great nice and warm and was enough to keep me going till I ordered and got my food. The owner Mike was so friendly, warm, personable, professional and makes you feel important. This was the first time I had met him as I hadn't been to the restaurant before. I was not aware at first the man I was speaking was in fact the owner, but later I did and Mike was genuinely, modest, humble and wanting to make sure everyone enjoys the food and has a great experience at Mikes Bistro. Once I got my food and ate, it tasted delicious! After a long day I finally was eating some top notch kosher food! I was so happy as the serving size was very generous and was enough for me to feel full! Again Mike came out to check up on me to see how I was enjoying my food. I told him the food was fantastic, and that if only we had a nice "Mikes Bistro" in Los Angeles everyone in LA would be so lucky!!!As in LA there is no other restaurant on par to Mikes Bistro in terms of quality of food, service, ambiance and setting! Over all after coming to the restaurant about a month a go, I couldn't forget how great Mikes Bistro is,and could not have asked for better food and service than I received! After arriving hungry I left completely satisfied and happy with a smile on my face!! Thank you David, Eva and Mike for the best service in town! You guys made my day! Mike you are the best!!! :) read more

I was excited to try Mikes Bistro since many of my friends said very good things about it. The restaurant decor is classy chic and pretty upscale for a kosher restaurant. The service was cold and mediocre, although it seemed our waiter couldn't be bothered and was unfriendly relative to what I could see at other tables. We ordered the gnocchi, taquitos and the merges sausage for an appetizer. While the appetizers were interesting they all were lack luster and uninspiring. We thought the gnocchi was the best of the three. For our main course we ordered the 15 ounce rib eye the ny strip, the short ribs, beat salad, mash potatoes, breeds zucchini, and sweet potatoes fritters. The rib steak was well prepared but be ware if u don't like pepper on your food. The NY strip was a London broil disguised as a strip. It was awful. The short ribs were very good sweet potatoes boring. The check came to $300.00 . Which I thought was over priced for what we got. All in all for the money there are much better restaurants. We won't be coming back. read more

I did not eat here. I went in to inquire about eating here - I have a wife and child. For Passover they offer a prixe fix menu for $79, also it is printed on the menu that they have a la carte items available - I was told they do not. I asked if they would charge less for a child ( who couldn't possibly eat a prixe fixed meal) they said no, " if he's sitting in a seat then he will be charged." I get that it's pesach, that they want to fill every seat with $79 diners. However they had empty seats, a whole bar of empty stools but for one lone diner. Fwiw I saw the gent at the bar eating the chicken- the portion was a 1/2 chicken ( huge.). Needless to say I won't be dining here. I received a note from Mike G. Which you can see. I get that you don't want a 1 star review to go unchallenged Mike but I've moved on. It's not that the hostess got the policy wrong or that the menu mentioned( in apparent error) that you could order a la carte he wants another chance to serve me, to that I say "fat chance." read more

Went here for an anniversary dinner. Had a great time. Head chef/owner Michael came around to see how things were, we really appreciated him taking the time to get to know his customers. Food was excellent, second to none. Wonderful evening! read more

As always, we had a fabulous meal at Mike's Bistro. Best kosher restaurant in NYC by far. Coute de beuf enjoyed by husband and son. Duck gnocchi always a favorite, drizzled with truffle oil. The tacquitto lended a nice crisp, with tender, moist pulled beef. The ravioli--a new addition to the fall menu--were perfectly al dente, coated in a savory bolognese. We can never say no to the sorbet sampler!! read more

Everything about this place is incredible the food the drinks the servers. Unreal love love love it

I go there a lot and it is absolutely the best, by far. There is no better steak, especially the rib steak for two on the bone. The fish is of exceptionally high quality, sushi grade, ranging from king salmon or the exotic, interesting stuff you don't see anywhere else like the blue nose snapper or Hawaiian ono. The wait staff is caring and professional. The bartenders are inventive and eager to please. Of course, there's also Mike... making the rounds, making conversation. It's obvious he really cares and has a passion for food and service. read more

We got there about 10pm and were rushed to order because the kitchen closes at 1030. I ordered the lamb and was extremely disappointed - it literally tasted like turkey. No other words. read more

The food was cold, the portions small, the staff pretentious, the price high. Besides that what other choice do you have for up-scale kosher? read more

The food is absolutely incredible, however, I gave it only 3 starts because the portions are tiny. When you are spending so much money you would like the restaurant to at least be able to put a little more on the plate or soup bowl so that you can feel satiated. I really hope they read this recommendation because this is the biggest complaint I and many ppl. have about the store read more

This restaurant is out of this world! It is worth every penny. The service and the food are what make this restaurant so incredible! The owner, Mike is a very bubbly and warm man who talks to you, and really gives the restaurant a warm homy atmosphere that is so enjoyable to be in. The waiters are incredible as well. Our waiter, Seth was awesome, he had a great personality and really made the experience what it was. Overall this restaurant is worth every penny and gives you a true New York eating experience! read more

It's on par with La Brochette. I think the ambiance is nicer at La Brochette but the food is equally as tasty. What I especially loved about this place was that the... read more

Very expensive, but excellent service and good food. I haven't gone in maybe a year, but have only good memories. Got the crescent cut steak, if i'm not mistaken. Not on the menu, but you can ask for it. My mouth waters just thinking about it. Wife got the pulled beef, also good, but not sure it was worth it for the price. read more

We came here becuse of the excelkent reputation. We were not disappointed. Amazing. We were a party of 6. The service was excellent. The food was excellent. We had an amazing dinner. read more

I ordered lamb chops and enjoyed it. Next time I want to order the steak.