We came here for an early dinner on Sunday for my birthday and it was wonderful…read more First, the space is gorgeous and feels a bit like a lovely little retreat, with wide open doors that showcase the beautiful west village streetscape. The service was perfection. Both friendly and elegant, it felt both like they were well-trained in service AND were interested in creating an enjoyable experience. The food was fabulous, but the portion sizes are very hard to grok based on the menu! We ended up with butter & olive oil, the cured meats plate, and the gildas to start, along with a cocktail each. Each bite was unique and delicious--the briny-ness of the gildas contrasted the richness of the meats quite well! After that, we had the egg/shrimp/potato dish which was simply out of this world. He warned us about the chili pepper, so we had him set it on the side, but honestly it would've been lovely mixed in--wasn't THAT spicy. ;) The potatoes are the best I've had, full stop. The eggs were jammy and gave the whole thing an incredible sauce. The shrimp were plump and flavorful, and the garlic and parsley on them was punchy like I think it should be. Every bite was a delight. The only issue was that this dish is HUGE. We didn't quite realize that (the server did say she could warn us which were larger dishes, but I thought she meant she WOULD warn us, whereas I think she meant if we asked she would ;)), so we ate about 1/3 of it between the two of us and then she kindly offered to box it up for us (which she did, returning it at the end of the meal and assuring us it's quite delicious the next day, so we'll have it for leftovers--and we're both excited at this prospect!). But we couldn't just eat it all if we were going to eat the main dish--the filet with potatoes. [At this point, I got a glass of wine recommended by the server, which was fabulous...but it was also $33, and I felt a little tricked to be recommended that wine without being told the price for a glass. Not that it was bad--frankly, I probably would have gone with the reco knowing the price. But it felt funny/tricky to be recommended that with no cost context.] The steak was perfection. And it came with more potatoes. Honestly, the saddest moment was not having enough room in my stomach to eat all the potatoes. I literally could come here and just order a stack of potatoes and a martini--which I just might do on my next visit, grabbing a seat at the bar. The music was a little odd...but whatever, it was 5:30 on a Sunday. :) Overall, a wonderful experience and I look forward to returning!

The food here was disappointing, and the service was also subpar. We had one sweet server who was…read moreattentive and helped us cancel two dishes, but the other two servers' attitudes felt very distant. One even talked back to me when we asked them to hurry, after we had waited 50 minutes and had only been served a fist-sized salad. The sanitation was also not ideal, as there were flies and spiders. Food-wise, we ordered five dishes and sent two of them back. The flavors were flat throughout the meal. The asparagus salad tasted raw. The suckling lamb was unevenly salted--some parts were too salty, while others were okay. The huevos fritos were fine, but they didn't live up to their reputation as the signature dish. The cod fish and croquetas were the dishes we ended up keeping. All of our tip was for the server who provided more attentive service and helped us with the returns.

So yes, my husband and I had heard of Ha's Snack Bar from the NY Times NYC best restaurants of…read more2025. There was a really cool video we saw on YouTube had the owners talk about their restaurant concept, and I was quite intrigued. They just kind of show up at the farmer's market for the week, and make dishes from whatever they bring back. I was a little confused when looking up the restaurant initially, as I could never find a menu, but after watching this video, it made sense. Their ingredients change so frequently, that so do their menu items! The dishes are generally the same day to day it seems, with small swaps from various ingredients. BUT every dish is tied together with one common ingredient of FISH SAUCE. Anyway, my husband and I had just flew into NYC and landed in the afternoon. We had a late dinner reservation at Cesar's at 9:30pm, but knew we'd be starving when we landed, and thought it would be fun to eat here prior to just try the restaurant. My husband somehow got a reservation at the bar for 5:30 pm on Valentines' Day. A pleasant surprise! We ordered: -Fried yuba with Shrimp and Sweet Nuoc Nam -Omelette with curry and escargot -Vol Au Vent with Brisket and Tamarind -Passion fruit tart Favorites were the omelette, and the Vol Au Vent. Everything was wonderful though. I really loved the curry of the omelette, and the Vol Au Vent was really interesting. This is a dish you can't really find regularly find at French bistro restaurants - it was basically a pastry filled with the brisket meat, which was quite rich, but the sauce had fish sauce in it, making the dish pleasantly less rich. What really stood out to me for these dishes were the richness, French style of the cuisine, and the fish sauce cut through the richness and had this nice melting pot of flavors in your mouth. The best part was that while eating our omelette, they asked if we wanted a side of WHITE RICE. This was exactly what we needed but didn't know we wanted. Amazing!!! Passion fruit tart for dessert was good too, although can't say it was as memorable as the Vol Au Vent or the Omelette. Service was great, prompt and personable. For the ambiance, I have mixed feelings. It was really cute inside and charming. However, we got seated at the bar (as per reservation, that's fine) but the bar seats were extremely uncomfortable. I honestly would have rather stood up th whole meal versus sit on those horrible bar seats. Argh! I kind of wanted to deduct a star for those awful bar seats, but it just seemed so petty so I won't. It's been a few weeks since my meal there. Weeks later, I'm still thinking of the Omelette with the rice. Pretty mind blowing.

I found Bistrot Ha by way of my brother. We had both been to the owners' previous spot, Ha's Snack…read moreBar, and he had learned they opened a larger brick and mortar in the vicinity. Since we both had a good experience at the former, we wanted to check out Bistrot as well - so we made plans to link up after work the other day to check it out. You can almost call Bistrot Ha third chapter for owners Sadie Mae Burns and Anthony Ha. They started with Ha's Đặc Biệt, which was mainly a pop up that set up shop throughout the city. They then opened Ha's Snack Bar on the LES a couple years back, and now we have Bistrot Ha. All the while, they have gained a steady following and received write ups in the NYT; Snack Bar has been featured on the paper's Top 100 Restaurants in NYC for the last two years. Reservations can be tough, but not impossible - I got lucky and snatched a table right at 5:30pm opening. The restaurant is not large, but even still was pretty comfortable with a combination of banquette seats, standalone tables, and bar stools. We we were somewhat tight, but it added to the bustling aesthetic. Decor is modest, with touches of red and some wall art. Like its predecessors, the menu is a mixture of French and Vietmamese dishes with some unique spins. Everything is made with fish sauce (as stated on the menu), with most things meant to be shared. There are no menu sections, though our server pointed out some of the larger entree-sized plates vs the smaller bites and apps. She suggested for the two of us to choose 4 to 6 items, so we decided on the fried yuba, tomato tart, stuffed pepper, clams (one of their specials), steak, and a side of fries. All the dishes were good, I especially liked the fried yuba, the clams, and the fries. The clams especially were noteworthy as they were served out of the shell with mushrooms; I'm usually not a mushroom person but these were really good and complemented the clams well. The stuffed pepper was one of the weaker dishes IMO - which is unfortunate because I love stuffed peppers. It was described as being stuffed with rice and lamb, but there really was no lamb to be seen. Also, they used a long pepper instead of a bell pepper which I don't feel stands up to stuffing as well. We opted for dessert and decided on the chocolate peanut butter cake and the blueberry peach pie. Dare I say these were the best part of the meal? The pie was served right out the oven and topped with some vanilla ice cream. The peanut butter cake had an excellent balance of chocolate and PB - really two winner desserts. Service was good, and overall I had a good experience at Bistrot Ha. That being said though, there were some aspects that make me cautious to return. Because all their apps and mains are made with fish sauce, the food is a little one-note IMO. Yes there is variety in the dishes, but the underlying flavor profile is the same throughout. Secondly, this place is not cheap, and while I don't mind paying for good food, I question what I got for what I paid. Regardless, you can tell they put love into this menu, so it's worth at least one visit.

Thanks to restaurant week, I tried my first fine dining Mexican spot…read more At first, I was scared the portions will be small but that was a worthless worry. The food was good and the portions were perfect! I don't think I ever seen the wait staff this attentive. I mentioned to my friends that I need to go to the restroom to wash my hands. Our waitress overheard me and came over and asked "do you know, where is the restroom?" and afterwards she guided me to the restroom. Talk about being attentive and helpful! We ordered: Appetizers: SUMMER AVOCADO SQUASH SMOKED SALMON EVERYTHING BAGEL TOSTADA Entree: PEKIN DUCK ENMOLADAS RIBEYE AU POIVRE, CHILE MIXE (comes with complimentary guac and tortillas, so you can cut the meat to pieces and have mini tacos) creative right! Dessert: WATERMELON SORBET, BALSAMIC (it was definitely an unique combo. Just not really for me) HAZELNUT FLAN CORNHUSK MERINGUE ICE CREAM (first time having cornhusk for me. I think the taste was a bit too strong for me. And idk how to describe) Although, everything was yummy nothing stood out either. But I really did enjoy the food

There were definitely some highlights at Cosme. The space is beautiful, and our waiter was…read morewonderful. He was warm, knowledgeable, and explained everything beautifully. The standout of the meal was the cooked scallop dish with pineapple butter, which was absolutely scrumptious and genuinely one of the best things I've eaten in a long time. Unfortunately, the rest of the food was pretty underwhelming. Nothing was bad, but aside from the scallops, nothing felt particularly memorable or special, especially given the prices. I also had a spicy margarita that was perfectly fine, but again, at this price point I expected more. I also had a strange interaction with one of the hostesses that colored the experience a bit. When we were being taken to our table, she seemed noticeably put out by having to carry my water over, which is a pretty standard hospitality gesture. Her overall demeanor just wasn't particularly warm or friendly. It was a small moment, but at a restaurant like this, those details matter and can shift how you feel about the whole experience. Beautiful setting, excellent waiter, and one truly phenomenal dish, but overall I left feeling like the meal didn't quite live up to the hype or the price.

The food here is amazing. I can't believe this place wasn't packed. It should be. Cocktails are…read moreglorious, and the food is out of this world. I had the bison tartare, blew my mind. Cookies and cream dessert will blow your socks off. Highly recommend if you are in the area... and I don't recommend much,

Had the loviest dinner at Arvine on a random Monday night. We started with the Semolina bread, it…read morehad a super smooth ricotta spread with some honey that really brought everything together. The cheese anolini was just delicious, it really taste just like a French onion soup dish in the best way possible. The Wagyu cheeseburger was cooked to perfection and super delicious but the star for me was truly the horchata ice cream, the way I could have that every single night for the rest of my life? Not to mention the service was lovely and made me feel right at home. We ended up here in the spur of the moment but cannot wait to come back!

Dimly hit, cozy, charming wine bar tucked in Doyers Street -- lovely ambiance and service! We came…read moreon a Friday night around 10pm, wanting a wine+dessert nightcap, and we were seated right away (very busy still!) We had a glass each of the Spanish white ($16) and the California Chardonnay ($18), and the highly rated 'Eight Treasures Sticky Toffee Rice Pudding' was delish -- loved the textures, and the citrus zing with the toffee flavor.

Overall: 4 stars…read more Newly Michelin coined wine bar that is petite and full of innovative takes on classically Chinese dishes. Appreciate the quality service and the intriguing menu; the food does come pricey, but there are some interesting innovation to make it a worthwhile one time experience. Zhong Zi - One of the best wrapped glutinuous rice I've had; its impressive how light they made the rice so it isn't all consuming on the belly. Celtuce - Impressive dish that transforms simple ingredients into a show stopper; the celtuce is tender and performs great osmosis to absorb that addictive vinaigarette. The crisp onion adds a delightful depth and texture. Cheung Fun - The cheung fun technique needs to be improved as the rice crepe is too thick, especially when the competition is at at all time high just within blocks. The command on textures is very nice with the crisp vegetable filling and saline burst of roe. However, the salinity of roe plus the soy needs sweetness to balance the saline forward dish. Beef Short Rib - Addictively sumptuous short rib in a fruit candied sweet and savory glaze. The beef falls off the bone with ease and goes together with their rice so harmoniously. Sticky Rice Pudding - Brilliant adaptation of the sticky toffee pudding; I never realized how well a sticky rice could pair so well with the muscovado caramel until this dish. Don't miss this. Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: -1 Atmosphere: E Service: +1 Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

We have always wanted to try this Jean-George neighborhood iconic restaurant and why not during…read moreRestaurant Week. For a $60 prixe fee special we were able to choose an appetizer, entree and dessert. Food : 5+ stars - we started with the wax bean and cherry tomato salad and long island fluke tartare. The salad's veggies were extremely fresh and flavorful- like right out of a garden - and the accompaniment of goat cheese was excellent. The fluke tartare could have been a little more flavorful but it went well with the strong flavor of the kohlrabi leaves. The entrees were excellent - casarecce and seared hake. The pistachio pesto was rich and creamy and the pasta was perfectly al denté. The hake was perfectly seared and moist and the puttanesca was tangy and sweet. Dessert was decadent - especially the caramel popcorn sundae - which is apparently their signature dessert! Service: 5+ stars - The staff was warm and very attentive yet you never felt rushed. Ambiance: 5+ stars The ambience felt intimate and warm even though the space evoked a large barn / warehouse. The bar was large and well appointed and we could certainly envision just stopping for a pleasant drink / appetizer. Our only complaint was that there were a few fruit flies which were a bit of nuisance during dining experience. We will definitely return - even for just the cocktails and the dessert!!

Beautiful space. The room has that warm rustic-chic thing ABC does well--wood, good lighting, good…read moredesign--and it actually feels special without being stiff. Service was attentive and easy the whole night. Food was fresh and well-executed, but it never quite lit up. Nothing was bad; it just didn't feel bright or particularly creative. Solid farm-to-table cooking that stayed a little polite. Would go back for the room and the staff. The kitchen just didn't give me a dish I kept thinking about.

How this place has a 4.0 I don't get because this is absolutely a 5.0 quality restaurant!…read more First of all, the decor and vibe!?!? Best date-night spot I have ever seen. Absolutely beautiful inside- from the bar to the seating area. I booked ahead on Resy and requested the cool book-nook seat in the notes. I was pleasantly surprised that they honored my request! The wall seats are so cool and definitely a good spot for a photo. Only slight "problem" was that the table was very small and we had trouble fitting everything, we even spilled a water. 10/10 WINGS! please don't skip out on them. The spicy salmon roll was soooo fresh and tasty. My boyfriend also really liked his bulgogi burger. Our waitress was super friendly. I have already recommended this place to several friends!

4.5 rounded up to 5…read more What a beautiful restaurant! I've seen this place on social media a lot throughout the years and was excited to finally try it out. Was worried it'd just be instagram hyped pretty but the food was really good too! We tried two of their cocktail sojus - the bluebrry and omija. Both were really good! the blueberry was a little sweeter than the omija but both had good amount of tartness to balance out the sweet Food wise, we got: - half half chicken wings: how are they so crunchy and saucy at the same time?? Crazy science. Both were so good. The spicy one had a slight kick that I think most people would find pleasant. - dongchimi ceviche: good but don't think I'd order it again - baechu jeon: a little soggy in the middle, seemed a little under cooked. The edges were nice and crispy though - Galbi jjim: this thing had good flavor and texture but it was SO salty. Almost unbearably so. A bit disappointing - Kimchi fried rice: it was very good! had good kimchi flavor, wasn't spicy at all. I would recommend this place so people can try the chicken wings because they were so good!!

This was excellent, especially the Guinness bread, pasty, scotch egg, and fish & chips. I also…read moreloved the roast beef, but that's not as much my wife's thing.

Never actually been to King, but I really liked this new spot from the same team. My friend walked…read morein at quarter to 5 on a Tuesday and got us a table. I had a G&T, then we shared: + Guinness bread with marmite + Bubble & squeak pasty + east coast oysters + quail scotch eggs + fish and chips + Mushy peas + Brandy snaps + Lemon and elderflower posset + Ginger and syrup pudding with custard Favorite bite was the oysters. The fish in the fish and chips was also amazing, though I prefer the chips at Dame. Guinness bread, scotch eggs and lemon posset all worth getting as well! Would try the stargazy pie next time. All around pretty good, and our server was fantastic. 4.5 stars.