Was renting a temporary apartment in the area and come across The Comfort Diner. Mostly the reviews…read morewere good, but some people whined about their food lacking flavor. I ordered a rare burger with cheddar, lettuce and tomato for $14.00, it came with fries. First of all, their fries are fantastic. They came piping hot and stayed hot. The 1/2 pound burger was grilled between rare and medium-rare. It was perfect and flavorful. Even better was the staff, from the owner to the servers. I love a good diner. My favorite diner dish is a Hot Open Turkey Sandwich. Unfortunately The Comfort Diner doesn't have that on the menu. The best in the city is the Waverly Diner in the West Village and the Orion Diner on 23rd & Second.

The Comfort Diner was truly comfortable!…read more My siblings and I stumbled upon this gem after finishing a transaction nearby. Before heading back to Grand Central, we decided we were in the mood for brunch. As we looked up, The Comfort Diner was practically glistening and beckoning us inside! We walked into a surprisingly packed diner that gave off the best '90s nostalgic vibe. Right away, we were offered two seating options and chose a cozy spot further back in the restaurant. Our server was friendly, attentive, and incredibly helpful throughout our visit. My sister and I shared The Comfort Breakfast, which came with eggs, grits, biscuits, and sausage gravy. It was AMAZING. I'm usually not a fan of gravy on my food, but this platter was hearty, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Special shoutout to the sweet, fresh biscuits -- chef's kiss! My brother ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes and The LEO -- a large platter loaded with lox, eggs, onions, home fries, and toast. Our server gave us a heads-up that the pancakes have a different consistency than traditional pancakes, and wow... they were some of the tastiest pancakes I've ever had. Sooo delicious! My other brother had the steak and eggs -- a hearty plate with zero complaints. He said it was genuinely delicious. Solomon, who we believe is the owner, even came over to greet us. Such a sweet man. I truly pray his business continues to thrive for many years to come! All in all, please try The Comfort Diner -- you won't be disappointed!

Our desperate quest for an authentic Greek Pita Souvlaki in the US finally came to an end a few…read moredays ago while we were vacationing in NYC. This restaurant had it all: the decor, the ambiance, the nostalgic Greek memorabilia, the authentic accents and the genuine, impeccable food. We loved it so much that we came back the following day and believe me, had we lived closer, this place would become a favorite lunch stop. The service is friendly and attentive. Highly recommend and will be back!

3.5: A small NYC spot with decent food, small portions, and fine service…read more Located on a quieter street, this cramped spot has some outdoor and indoor seating. Their menu has various main dishes and appetizers. We liked what we ordered (vegetarian moussaka [$25] and steak pita with fries [$11+] inside) but the plate felt incomplete because they came with nothing on the side - no salad or complimentary pita/hummus. Our server was ok (not overly friendly or interested) but warmth did exude from some of the other staff who bussed our plates. It's a good location for a bite before a show but given all the options in the city, the search continues for a favorite Greek spot.

The food was delicious and I loved the layout of the restaurant, where the tables are not so close…read moretogether. We were celebrating a birthday, and they made sure it was a special occasion. OMG, the dessert! Very well located, and well worth a stop.

Location: 5 / 5 This well placed, solid, classic, French…read moreBrassiere serves Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and offers a Sunday Brunch. Paris Bar is located in The Le Meredian hotel on the south side of 57 Street in the middle of the block, between 6th and 7th avenue. Paris Bar is easily accessible by the M train off the corner of 57th and 6th. There is access from the N,R,Q,W on 57th and 7th or a couple of blocks away you can arrive on the A,C,B or D at Columbus circle. Around the corner you have three garages. Venue Layout & Seating: 5 / 5 Seating for 80, with a Main Dining Room, Counter Seating, Bar Area and the Paris Private Room with seating for up to 10. Armed Chairs are slightly narrow so you may want to request booth seating which are very comfortable. Decor & Ambiance: 4 / 5 Warm and traditional. The founders vision, Shelly Fireman, is felt throughout. His Parisian influenced, eclectic collection art, fill the walls. Described as "Love letter from Paris" the collection drew inspiration from the Louvre Museum. Excellent daytime lighting with dimmed lighting for dinner service. Staff & Service: 5 / 5 Your experience my vary. We frequent the restaurant, patroning many times over the passed two years. The wait staff are always uniformed in attire, well trained and attentive. Food: 4 / 5 While I can't write about every dish... in no particular order, the Pimmes Frittes are crispy and scrumptious, The haricrot verts are sautéed to perfection. A well flavored classic french onion soup is delicious and presented uniquely with a puffed pastry topping. Not something I typically order at restaurants, but the COQ AU VIN with the butternut squash, figs and red wine are amazing textures coupled together for devine flavor. My complaint, they only offer this dish intermittenly. Now, for two items I believe should be their signature and trademark dishes; The french dip SANDWHICH and the GOAT CHEESE CROQUETTES are remarkable. The french dip is absolutely satisfying, crispy french bread with au jus flavored tender roast beef, will get you to order an extra one to go! You'll say it's for tomorrow's lunch, but we will know it won't make it home, even if you live around the corner. This awe mouth filling sandwich will rival any top critiques list of "City's Best". Look out Monkey Bar, this sandwich is not to be taken lightly. The croquette's, are simply mind blowing, they are crispy, creamy and possess an unbelievable smokey filled flavor. Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 Final Comments: The restaurant has a well designed, traditional decor packed with art-filled walls. Paris Bar offers a neutral ambiance with acceptable noise levels for a very enjoyable dining experience. The menu is plentiful, drawing you back for more. The Brassier is a great way to start the night, before hitting, Le Jardin, the rooftop lounge atop of the hotel. Note: Reservations are available on Open Table or over the phone.

We're going to a show nearby at New York City Center and decided on an early dinner here…read more Reservations recommended and obtained. Were warmly greeted by staff and promptly seated at our reservation time. Although the initial table they presented near the bar wasn't ideal, they gladly accommodated us at a table of our choosing, further into the restaurant. Samuel R. our server was very friendly and helpful. I came here looking to have both escargot and a burger and I hit the jackpot!!!! The escargot were served without the shell in herbs&oil, with perfect slices of French bread, the Dry Aged burger was great!!! We started with the French onion soup and the cheese puffs, which were so light and airy, just delightful. Samuel R. checked in with us often which is always a PLUS!!!!! We chose the Chocolate mousse cake with strawberries on top and it was the perfect end to a wonderful meal. I'd highly recommend coming here before a show at nearby Carnegie Hall, New York City Center, or after a great walk in nearby Central Park.

Brasserie Cognac has this effortlessly charming vibe. It is cozy but polished, like what I think a…read moreParisian bistro should be. I came here looking for lunch and the aesthetics of this place caught my attention. Service was top-notch. As for menu, I would say the prices are a tad higher than your average spot, but I did love the food. They offer plenty of French fare, but I ordered the Turkey Club Sandwich. It consisted of bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato and some sort of savory and delicious mayo sauce. Plus it also had a warm crispy side of fries, which did not disappoint. 4 stars.

During our 4 day stay at The Lotte Palace we grabbed breakfast a couple of times as we had a $100…read moredaily credit credit. While the physical dining area and restaurant is quite nicely decorated and has a nice aura about it, the cost of this place for a simple breakfast is criminal and to be honest completely ruins any positive feeling one may have about the place. $51 for two eggs, 2 little sausages, a few potatos, some toast and some cofee. $12 for half an avocado! Service is "professional" though I wouldn't say very friendly and as others have said more transactional. They politely offer you orange juice or grapefruit juice as you sit, not indicating it's almost $10 for a small glass. During our stay in NY we ate at Michelin rated restauarants which were cheaper than this!! If you can get over the prices, the food is actually pretty good. They know how to cook their eggs very and the basic egg can be a tricky thing to get right at some places.

This restaurant is inside the Lotte. You have to make reservations and they fill up quick…read more Atmosphere: dim lit and a little noisy The seating is very very close. I mean you are little almost on top of the guest next to you. Very uncomfortable. The decor and design is AMAZING!!! Service: great!!! Their menu is small. Not much to choose from. If you don't like variety, this will work for you but if you like variety like me, you'll struggle. I had the quiche daily. It was good. Their potatos are good. I ate it without any condiment. Be aware! They include the gratuity on the bill and they don't tell you. My Mom double tipped several days before she realized. That's not good. Overall the food wasn't bad but I doubt I would go back.

Food was fine, Mushroom Risotto heavy garlic, Beet salad good but not sure where nuts were in salad…read more& Branzino very solid choice. Ask for wine pricing my cab was $28 a glass and nothing special Clos Du Val - Good luck

I came here for a classic steakhouse dinner and left feeling mixed…read more I ordered the ribeye cooked medium. It came out sizzling on a hot platter, which I love. That presentation sets the tone and gets you excited to dig in. The issue was the texture. Even though the center was clearly medium with a pink interior, the steak was tough. Ribeyes are usually tender and juicy because of the marbling. This one chewed more like it had been cooked well done. For the price point, that was disappointing. The lobster was fine. It was cooked properly and not overdone, but it lacked flavor. I expected a richer, more buttery profile. It was not bad, just nothing memorable. The Caesar salad was also average. The plate was cold and it felt like the salad had been prepped ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Freshly tossed would have made a difference. Maria, our waitress, was great. She was attentive, friendly, and checked in at the right times. Service was the strongest part of the night. Overall thoughts * Great sizzling steak presentation * Ribeye temperature correct but texture was tough * Lobster was okay, not very flavorful * Caesar salad felt prepped in advance * Excellent service from Maria The pricing feels high for the food quality, but that is NYC. I expected more consistency from a steakhouse at this level.

Great steaks, reasonable pricing for glatt kosher, reliable. Been enjoying both special occasions…read moreand just dinner with family there for many years and am never disappointed

Came back for my brothers birthday and was served by the same waiter I wish I got his name because…read morehe's the best!! Ordered a few appetizers the best being the sliders!! Obviously you can't come here without ordering a steak. I love the medallions but the grass fed ribeye is a classic. Especially with the side of carrots. Omg the best meal. Also love coming for their lunch special-- the steak sandwich is really worth the price and that just is finger licking good. Could actually lick the plate clean if it were acceptable hahahah Love the ambiance of this place, feels like an old school steakhouse that's been around for years. Service is always top notch and you cannot go wrong with anything you order. Everything is cooked to perfection. Whatever temperature you ask, you get. Love love love le marais!!

Came for their Sunday Brunch Buffet ($115 pp, not incl. tip & tax). Just going to be honest the…read morespread isn't worth the amount. There are other spots that have a more extensive spread with better items. However this is a fun one time event to just check out since there's not a lot of true brunch buffets in the city. Service is excellent and the view is great. Also only two blocks from Central Park. Probably wouldn't go back, but would recommend to those who haven't been before.

Awesome food and drinks. Ben the bartender is the best!! So much fun each time we come. Plus it's…read moresuch a classy place. Oh and the peanut place is crazy good.