Visiting the monkey bar was a fantastic experience! The atmosphere was lively, the drinks were…read moredelicious, and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. It's a great spot to unwind and have fun with friends. Highly recommend!

Amazing vibes and food! We got a lunch reservation and I was surprised at how busy the restaurant…read morestill was. Service was a bit slow but not an issue. The waiter was really nice. I ordered the non-alcoholic ginger drink, spicy rigatoni pasta and the truffles pasta and Monkey Bread. Everything was so light and fluffy. None of the food felt heavy or greasy. Would definitely come here again!

Get bar staff, very attentive. Good happy hour @ 4:30pm to 7pm. Good happy hour cocktails. Not too…read moreloud during happy hour.

By far one of my favorite places to eat and drink in the city Atmosphere great Food and drinks…read moreamazing I have been there many times and never ever left disappointed. Service amazing Brendan and the staff super attentive and always a 10 out of 10 Highly recommend

Good food, great service!…read more I had a grilled chicken sammich which made my toes curl. Missed my train behind it. lol I'm sad that I didn't take a pic, however I will certainly return. Only downfall is sitting at the bar is tricky since there's a lip around the bar. Quite uncomfortable especially if you're eating. This place is a must try even for families.

I made a reservation at Bourbon and Branch knowing it would be a busy night because of the knicks…read moreplayoff game. I specifically requested a table with a tv nearby. They were able to accommodate which was great. They gave us a table that was big enough to fit the group too. We were seated upstairs and there was a large private event happening. It was pretty loud for the first hour or two, but it quieted down after a few hours once the group left. One thing that kept frustrating me during the Knicks game was the sound. They had the sound on, but kept switching between game audio and music. Commit to a sound! We visited during happy hour so we got a few drinks. I ordered the summer sangria and I enjoyed it. Foodwise it was a bit of a hit or miss. I ordered the turkey burger that came with fries and didn't like it. The arugula and jam combo was a miss. I'd skip it next time. My friends ordered the fried risotto ball and avocado hummus both were interesting. The hummus had a bit of a kick. Combination wasnt anything that I ever had before. Overall a mixed experience. Good service and I liked where they sat us. The atmosphere and some of the food items could be improved upon.

Figured it's been a year so I'd update my review. Overall the Corner Store is still hard to get…read moreinto and still worth the hype, although portions have definitely shrunk. Did an earlier dinner on a Saturday with a friend at the bar. We got some similar items, some different. The thing I kept the same was my martinis and all three (sour cream and onion, tomato, and espresso) were just as amazing as ever. Food-wise, I stuck mainly to the classics with one new dish: - Pizza rolls: Very good but 3 pizza rolls for $20 felt small to me. I feel like I remember seeing others served more when I've gone in the past, but not completely sure. They're nostalgic and fun, nothing to die for. - Fries: Great as ever, we opted for just one of the sauces (avocado dill). - French Dip: This used to be cut in 3 pieces and now it's 2. Works well with a duo but I do think it's actually a little smaller now than before when I compare photos. - Samoa sundae: Still amazing, still so so worth. It was fun going with a friend who hadn't been before and seeing the joy upon trying the dish! Bar service is friendly as always and they do a decent job moving you along to ensure the necessary turnover without feeling too rushed.

Disclosure: My rating is based on the walk-in experience. The Corner Store doesn't offer…read morereservations for solo diners, reservations are notoriously difficult to get, and I waited about three hours in line for a seat. The Corner Store delivers genuinely excellent food at prices that feel refreshingly reasonable for New York City. My biggest criticism is that the restaurant can be overly particular about things that don't meaningfully improve hospitality or the guest experience. For example, I wasn't allowed to order a salad to go because of presentation standards and instead had to order it for dine-in before having it boxed up. The same mentality seemed to apply to the matchbooks, which were treated like prized collectibles despite being fairly standard restaurant matchbooks. The service was attentive and professional throughout, but great hospitality should make things easier for guests, not ask guests to accommodate the restaurant's preferences. One thing prospective walk-ins should know is that there is a significant difference between the walk-in and reservation experiences. Walk-ins are seated in the front bar area, which was much brighter and less moody than the spaces that made the restaurant famous online. The main dining room looked considerably more atmospheric and visually impressive, while the bar felt more like a standard upscale restaurant bar. After waiting three hours, it was hard not to feel like I was getting a different version of the experience than the one most people see on social media. The food was very good, but not so unique that it justified all the fuss. I'd rate it an 8/10 with a reservation and closer to a 6/10 as a walk-in.

We had a GREAT experience at Da Andrea!! Very kind and friendly service and we enjoyed delicious…read morepasta meals. Our server Carlos was amazing, he was very kind and welcoming and even treated us to delicious limoncello for dessert. It was overall such an amazing experience and I would definitely recommend!

wonderful experience! the ambiance was great, our server, Isaac, was fantastic and super attentive…read more I enjoyed the beet salad + goat cheese salad, and a Hugo spritz. awesome outdoor seating. Would recommend!

Our waiter, Nahid, made my Mother's Day extra special! He was attentive, friendly, and committed to…read moreensuring we had a hospitable experience for brunch. Thank you and cannot wait to return when we are in Manhattan again.

We had a wonderful graduation dinner at The Ellington! Great atmosphere, delicious food, and…read moreservice that made the night. Our server Nahid was incredible: warm, attentive, and went out of their way to make the celebration feel special. Highly recommend!

Had reservations for 2 on a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed. We got there about three…read moreminutes late, but they seated us within 5 minutes in a booth. It was our first time eating at a Friedman's location. It had a nice diner feel to it, with a mix of booths and tables. The brunch menu has a variety of breakfast items, salads, sandwiches and burgers, starters, and entrees (fish tacos, grain bowl, fried chicken). I like that several of the items are naturally gluten free, and some can be made gluten free by request. We decided to go with three breakfast items from the brunch menu: I got the shakshuka, my sister got the Nova Benny, and we got the lemon ricotta pancakes to share. All 3 dishes were great. The shashuka came with grilled ciabatta, perfect for dipping into the sunny side eggs and tomato sauce. My sister loved that the poached eggs and smoked salmon of the Nova Benny came on top of a crispy potato latke. The pancakes were fluffy and the lemon ricotta and lemon zest elevated their flavor. Our server was friendly and attentive, and he asked us if we had any allergies when he took our order. He came by several times to check on us and refill water. I would return to Friedman's when I'm in the Herald Square area, or check out one of their other locations in the city.

Love the look of Friedman's. Nice dining room that they pack in comfortably. Came for an early…read morebreakfast and the dining room filled so fast that I was happy we got there early before the rush. I got myself delicious sunny side up eggs with the pastrami hash. I was impressed by the chunks of pastrami throughout. Very hearty and very delicious! My husband indulged in the Nova Benedict. They packed on the lox. He didn't even finish but found it amazingly delicious. Service was okay. Nothing too spectacular. I almost felt an inconvenience to the server but we didn't have a fussy order nor was it busy (we ordered before the rush). Maybe she was preparing for the rush. Lol either way, it wouldn't stop me from returning.

Went to Zou Zou's for a little bday celebration with gfs and had a great time. Not to mention,…read morethere was such a sweet little bday care when we got to the table. So thoughtful, and such a great touch to start the evening for us. We decided to order the family style menu and we enjoyed the whole dinner. All of the dishes on the menu were really good and great price for $74pp. I wish we had a 4th in our party so we couldve had the duck, but we'll definitely be returning to do so. The dips were so good and so fresh! I think all of the dishes were perfectly seasoned. I get sad when dishes are overly seasoned or overly salty. Oh, and im not much of a sweet tooth, but their dessert was marvelous and the sweetness was balanced so nicely.

Mixed feelings towards Zou Zou's. Having dined at most of Quality Group's restaurants, we had high…read morehopes for Zou Zou's and booked a table for dinner on Easter. Walking in, it's a stunning restaurant and on this night, not too crowded which made us wonder why they would seat us next to the servers station away from dozens of much nicer tables. Note that I booked through Open Table where I have Gold status which I thought meant you get a better table. Next fail, we wanted to start with a Mediterranean dip, but they only offer that if you go with a $39 tray with multiple dips. Not something a party of two would be able to east, so we skipped apps altogether. Sucks too, because several tables had it and it liked amazing, just too much for two. For dinner I had the Yemeni Au Police Kebab, Filet Mignon which was absolutely delicious. The peppercorn Hawaii really sweetened the meat's flavor. So high marks for the steak. My wife had two small dishes which she wasn't as thrilled with, Grilled Artichokes which were too dry for her liking and Manti, which she liked. Main takeaways. Very pricey, beautiful atmosphere (if you get a nice table) and maybe a place that's better for a group than a couple.

Had no clue what the vibe was but glad I made the visit. Friendly and attentive service with…read moreexcellent bites. Highly recommended their frozen espresso cocktail, they're deliciously dangerous!

First, the reservation system worked great. And it was an automated voice system! I couldn't…read morebelieve it. Second, the service was attentive and friendly from the moment we walked in. Third, the place is decorated in a way that is eclectic yet fun. Really comfortable And fourth, the most important, the food was great. This restaurant does it right.

Brunch was delicious and the atmosphere beautiful. Wait staff was ver accomidating. Will frequent…read moreagain next visit to the city.

Lillies Victorian at Times Square The Legacy of Lillie…read moreLangtry 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