Can you leave no stars?? Don't go place is dirty servers are irritated that your there. Food is cold fruit flies everywhere. Walk one more row of gates in the B concourse and go to shakeshack. I would have walked out but you order and pre pay on your phones. Don't know what the grilled vegetables is succotash? French dip aujus was onion water. Burger was edible but $26. read more

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Service and airport food was okay. Place your order via QR code that's on the table. About a 15 minute wait before my order came out. A bit on the pricey side, and lacks quality. $36.99 for the steak frites and the skirt steak was extra chewy and small portion size. A couple of tender slices. The fries weren't fresh or crispy, on the stale side and salty. read more

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After a late evening flight, I stopped at this restaurant to grab some dinner before driving home. The low lighting restaurant wasn't packed at all so I conveniently sat at the central high table. I asked the server for a recommendation and I ordered salmon, asparagus, and potatoes. It was basic but good and somewhat overpriced. The wait wasn't too long so no complaints there. Overall I didn't experience the long wait, I guess due to arriving late evening and on my way out of the airport. read more

Uptown Brasserie - a plate of fish, potatoes, and asparagus - Brasseries Near Me - Jamaica, New York

Nice restaurant with a few options. Burgers, chicken, steak and salmon. Signature cocktails beer and wine too. Nice family ambiance located in Terminal B near gate 36. It's clean with huge windows to watch the Delta planes taking off. You can get your burger cooked made to order with any temperature. The staff is amazing and the food comes out pretty quickly. Piroska is a great member of your staff! She exhumes excellence. Make sure to thank her for me. Highly recommended if you are at the airport departing, arriving or connecting. read more

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Got off the plane, and could have went to the bakery that was right at our arrival gate but noooo. We haaaad to see what else JFK International had going on. Found this place, saw that it was serving breakfast, so we sat down. Server comes over after a few long minutes and leans into my husband with an irritated face. "Y'all gonna have to wait. It's just me up in here." She shouts. "Okay, that's fine." He mumbles and we both look at the menus that were at the counter. She leaves and after 10 minutes hubby gets up and says, "I'm going to the bathroom. Order for me." "Sure" i say, and wait patiently. The server is roaming around the tables and counters, I'm memorizing what my husband wanted while checking out what I want. I look up, she's still floating around the floor. She heads towards me, so I smile big. She looks right through me as if I don't exist on her planet and keeps on walking. My eyes follow her and she's off to the bathroom without a word. Hubby comes back and I head to the bathroom. I'm walking in and she's standing in front of the mirror fixing her hair and talking on the phone. I do my business, finish up, wash my hands, DRY my hands, and she's still there, leaning up against the wall by the sink, on the phone gossiping. I leave and go back to my husband. "Let's just go somewhere else." I say. He's irritated and snapping from hunger. "Why? Where else are we gonna go?" "She's still in the bathroom on the phone with her friend. I don't know how long it's gonna take. And she doesn't look like she wants to help us anyway." I say. A couple walks by and sits near my hubby at the counter. "I don't know where else we're gonna go." He grumbles and keeps sitting. Five minutes later, the waitress comes back from her break and smiles at the new couple at the counter, completely ignoring us. "Hey hon, welcome. I'll be right with you" she purrs to the man and goes around the corner to her station. We were sitting there for about fifteen to twenty minutes at that point. The other couple was there for five. But guess who she helped first? NOT US. She was so sweet to them but when she came to us she was so damned rude and abrasive. I was irritated because of how we were being treated and because I hate supporting businesses whose employees seem to give preferential treatment to certain people over others. But We ordered and ate. I shoveled food in my mouth because we had been traveling for hours and I was starving. It wasn't anything out of this world. Just eggs and potatoes so nothing really worth mentioning. Came time for us to pay and she shoves a broken machine in my husband's direction without muttering a syllable or a sound. The couple near us also asked to pay and she's all sweet to them, "sure thing baby, here you go." And hands him a nice, new credit card machine. Hubby's trying to pay but it's a crap piece of equipment so it's not even turning on. "It's not working," he tells the waitress. "I think it's broken." "Yeah." She yells with a sarcastic tone. The guy next to us pays and looks over at us smugly. "Mine works." I'm thinking, 'Big effin whoop. Good for you. Tell it to someone who cares.' And, 'must be nice to be treated like an actual human.' The waitress goes over and tells him, "thank you, have a good day, boo." We're still waiting to pay so we could just GO and get away from all that ugly energy. She ignores us and gives the working machine to a couple of old ladies who are asking to pay. Wtf right? Hubby says, "this machine is broken. We're still waiting to pay." "I KNOW!" She snaps and rolls her eyes. The old ladies pay and the waitress comes over, drops the machine down in front of us and walks away, eyes rolling, muttering under her breath. I guessed she was talking to herself about how she didn't want, need, or deserve a tip because that's the message she conveyed to me. Rude rude rude waitress. I do not recommend this place unless you feel like being treated like you are a lower form of life by someone whose job it is to serve others. read more

Yes it is all the things you either love or hate about airport restaurants, UB has a nice menu. Food is cooked in an open kitchen, so you can see the detail being put into each order. The staff is friendly and works hard to keep people in a hurry moving. They have a nice wine selection and the bartenders are doing good work. I felt like this was a relaxing place to wait for my flight and arrived early enough that I wasn't in any rush. Prices seem fair and the bar and tables are comfortable. Keep up the good work read more

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I should have expected the experience from an airport restaurant, I was just expecting more from not eating at a fast food chain. Everything we ordered was way over priced and when the food was delivered the portions were tiny. We only saw our server twice, when we were delivered the food and when our plates were cleared. Otherwise, everything was done through a phone app. It was clean inside, but hot-- the AC was broken. The food wasn't bad, just bland and basic. read more

My son and I found this restaurant, now called "Boulevard Bistro" after giving up on the crazy long line and snarky customer support from the Delta Sky Club people. We were glad we did. We had a pretty long wait until our flight and needed to get some work done so we were looking for a place we could relax, eat, camp and work. We were able to walk in and seat ourselves in a booth with convenient electrical outlets on either side. I ordered the pan roast salmon and my son satisfied a craving with the French onion soup. The salmon was delicious served with yummy roasted potatoes and asparagus. The warm lemon and mustard vinaigrette on the salmon was nice. Not overbearing but adding a great flavor to the dish. My son pretty much cleaned out his bowl of soup before I got to ask him how he liked it. His soft grunt of appreciation comes as high praise. My son also ordered the mushroom and Gruyère burger. Same response, same praise. Beyond what we ordered, the menu looked really solid. Not so big that it is impossible to decide and not so small that there aren't a decent amount of options. My only complaint, and this is more of a nit for an airport restaurant, is that there wasn't much in the way of vegan options. But vegetarian were decently represented. Their wine list was reasonable, with options for small or large glasses and whole bottles. Likewise their beer selection, both draft and bottled, was better than average. Although my alcohol intake is really paired down these days, what they had on their cocktail list looked really appealing, including the stand outs "maple old fashioned" (Woodford reserve, maple syrup, Angostura bitters-expressed orange and bacon strips!) and "metamorphosis" (Tito's Handmade vodka, Peach Schnaps and lemonade with color-changing butterfly pea flower drops!). The customer service was excellent. Our waitress was attentive and easy to communicate with and did not rush us at all. She also went above and beyond as we were looking for something my son needed to work on homework that we could not find in the terminal in any store and she was able to locate it for us! All in all, we had a great experience at Boulevard Bistro. Great food and great service. read more

Waitress was so rude that we left before we ordered. Wouldn't let us sit at a 4-top. Told us we could only stay 1 hour (we were only seated for 2 minutes at that point). No coffee or tea. 2 food items exceeded $55, without any alcohol! read more

We stopped in here during a layover and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and service. My husband and I each had the pastrami sandwich and my sweet girl had the hamburger. We all enjoyed our food, and our waiter was excellent. Our generously sized pastrami sandwiches were served on marble rye, with sauerkraut and dressing. The pastrami was lean and so tasty. Rather than the regular side of fries or chips I had grilled asparagus. It was tender and perfectly salted. My daughter loved her burger and fries. I had several of her fries and can attest to their yummy goodness. This was by far the best meal I've ever had in an airport. read more

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We ordered a chicken sandwich and cheeseburger, both were horrible. If we weren't late for our flight I would have asked for refund. Chicken sandwich: bread stale, bacon cold, discolored, chicken overcooked ( likely reheated) and hard to bite. Worst lunch I've ever had in an airport. read more

Seriously bad and overpriced. I know, airport food is expensive. I have no problem paying if it's decent. I had a raw egg on my sandwich. I like over easy, this was raw. My boyfriend's fries were way undercooked inedible. We'll go next door to shake shack now and pay for another meal. Hopefully it's good read more

Incredibly disappointing...I've been curious about Marcus Samuelsson's restaurants since I first saw him on Food Network and if this one is indicative of the others, they will be a hard pass for me in the future. First, when I asked about the Filet I'd seen on an online menu I found, the waitress informed me they had never served that - when I showed her the online menu, she said it was old. Then I tried to order using the QR code but got an error. She asked if I was trying to order alcohol and I explained I was trying to order iced tea. She said they didn't have any and that's why I got error. She manually took my order of steak frites - it arrived barely warm and I ate some of the floppy fries with thin aioli and a few bites of the steak. The steak was super chewy and had no flavor. I finally gave up as you'll see with my pictures. There was no quality check by waitstaff but with the tech issues ordering, confrontational behavior and lackadaisical service, I'm not surprised. I'd say save your money and just go to Shake Shack nearby but their reviews don't look very impressive either. Next time I'll either eat in another concourse or have a liquid dinner because this has to be one of my most disappointing dining experiences at any airport ever. read more

Uptown Brasserie - Steak Frites when delivered to table - slightly warm - Brasseries Near Me - Jamaica, New York

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The food was good, Reuben, and I am a corned beef aficionado. Service was great, didn't catch the you man's name but well done sir. The bar area was very clean and they had the tennis channel on the tv. Win, win, win, win. read more

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I had an allergic reaction to the food here, the server was nice enough to offer me an antihistamine, and the manager said he would refund my meal. He never did. I found two phone numbers for the restaurant and neither is connected, and their website doesn't work. that they see this and reach out so I can change the review... read more

Chorizo Quesadilla Very explorative flavors . I for certain love queso. I recommend. read more

Uptown Brasserie - A welcome bar room inside JFK for the hungry and homeless. - Brasseries Near Me - Jamaica, New York

It wasn't very crowded but we got to sit where we wanted and had a bunch of space. Service wasn't easy to locate but the lady who handled our order was very nice. I just wish I'd known the cole slaw would be on my barbecue chicken sandwich since having to scrape it off and hoping there wasn't lingering mayonnaise was a bit annoying. Usually cole slaw is on the side and I'd have happily given it to my boyfriend if he wanted it. Live & learn, I guess. Definitely not the cheapest game in town but the food was good and the spacious quiet was very nice. Not a bad place to go with your boyfriend while you're in lovey dovey mode and it's not crowded. read more

Not sure why the negative reviews here. I tend to dine at the UB when heading home from my business trips. Yes, they are in the airport (just in case you didn't already know this). The place has always been clean. The staff has always been friendly and attentive. Not to mention that the staff has not changed since I have been coming here! The food is solid. Mostly basic pub faire. But I have never had a bad meal here. And they prepare it as I request. Also...they have charging outlets at almost all the tables and all the bar high tables. If there is to be one notable comment it would be the prices. As with all airport food, everything is super expensive! read more

Such a disappointment. It takes a lot for me to give a one star review. We all know not to expect a 5 star meal from a airport restaurant. The place was empty. Service was super slow. We got a chicken sandwich. A $18 chicken sandwich, $2 up charge from chips to fries for a total of $20. It was on a stale bun. Super bland. Hardly any toppings, lettuce tomato and avocado (not enough to cover each bite). Ive had better chicken sandwiches at Wendys or Chic-fil-A. I love the food network, and all the chopped judges. I was so excited to try Marcus Samuelson's joint. For $50 we split the chicken sandwich, had one draft beer and one small pour of wine. Total bummer. Skip this and go to Shake Shack a few steps down the terminal. read more

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As a nervous flyer, I was on the hunt for a much needed drink. I came across this place as it was closest to my gate. It was a while before I was greeted and seated. Waited even longer for my order to be taken. By the time I received my drinks, ordered two Moscow Mules, it was almost time for boarding. I had ordered the burger to go and almost missed my flight while waiting to receive that and the check. Mind you I had an hour to spare. read more

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The food was mediocre, but they charged me twice for the same meal. I've only been there once ever and I got an extra charge on my account when I came home. No one answers the phone and I cannot get through to anyone to discuss it. read more

Stopped by for some drinks and munchies while waiting for our flight out to Madrid. As soon as we got there, we were seated right away but our orders took a while to be taken. Service was bad and slow. Maybe partly because our server had been working a long shift as she mentioned. We ordered a beer on tap and their local (on tap) reisling. Not bad. It was good. We also just split up a blue cheese burger and had some fries with it. Juicy burger, fries were cooked well, crunchy, how I like it. But, just a tad bit on the small portion of fries. We never got checked back on if we needed anything else. Overall, it wasn't that bad to get a bite to eat. I think it's best to sit at the bar since the bartender is rught up there with you and can check up on you if you need anything else. read more

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I love airport Yelp reviews. Didn't have the same experience as other Yelpers here. Just to level set: 1) we are in an airport 2) we are in NYC- home of expensive meals. 3) we are in an airport... So, if you don't want to dole out money for a NYC quality meal, don't come here. Drinks are pricey, but food is what you'd pay outside of an airport (about $20 for a burger). I'm impressed. I had a burger (Pat LaFrieda meat- what??) with a side salad & roasted asparagus. The burger was cooked perfectly medium, the cheese was crispy & melted, and the side salad was actually real, fresh lettuce.. instead of the gross shit that comes in the pre-packaged salads. My asparagus was tasty, too. I'm comfortably seated at the bar-- and will be for a while-- and there are also nice tables for those that have an itching to watch the planes. Service was fast and friendly. I am VERY impressed for an airport & am very glad I was able to eat real food instead of gross airport food. :) read more

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My wife and I are huge fans of chef Marcus Samuelsson. But despite repeated trips to New York, we had not yet visited any of his dining establishments there. So we were delighted to discover Uptown Brasserie at John F. Kennedy International Airport during a layover. We were even more delighted by the delicious food. I had the chicken and waffles, which were almost as good as those I'd enjoyed at Amy Ruth's in Harlem. My lovely wife and traveling companion had the burger, which was on par with her favorite burger, from Monti's in our hometown of Santa Rosa, California. Leticia, our server, could not have been more welcoming, friendly, or professional. Our meal arrived quickly, and every element of it was great. And the room is more comfortable and attractive than any airport eatery we'd seen elsewhere, and even better than some non-airport establishments. If Uptown Brasserie were closer to home, we'd be regulars. If you find yourself at JFK, do yourself a favor and check it out. read more

Give this place a try! I was hesitant to stop due to the reviews but my experience was great. I stopped in on a Friday morning around 8:30am and sat at the bar. The bartender quickly greeted me and I was drinking coffee within 5 min. Now to the food...I went with the Chicken & Waffles. I was impressed with the fluffiness of the waffle and texture. The waffle held up well to the syrup and didn't turn to mush. The chicken was very crispy (which I love) and was full of flavor. The season for the batter was spot on. This dish had a great savory/sweet combo and I had no issue finishing. Only suggestion would be to upgrade the syrup. The flavor was flat coming out of a pre package and it would've been nice to have a real maple syrup. I'll try this location again next time coming thru JFK. read more

Uptown Brasserie - Chicken & Waffles - Brasseries Near Me - Jamaica, New York

I have to admit I've been curious about Marcus Samuelsson's Harlem soul food restaurant, Red Rooster, for quite some time but had yet to get up there when I'm in New York. That's why I thought I could get some idea of his cooking chops at this JFK outpost in Terminal 4, so I convinced Jamie W. to forego our standard Shake Shack layover run and give this pricey place a try. We knew something was already off when we found ourselves waiting an incessant amount of time for any of the numerous staff to show us to a table. We were finally seated in a semi-hidden area next to the high communal table in the middle. We decided to share the $10 Chicken Hummus Dip with Tortilla Chips. The hummus was festooned with pieces of fried chicken and chopped tomato for little reason except to keep to the Southern-fried theme of the restaurant. What actually ruined the dish were the intensely greasy pita wedges that were masquerading as tortilla chips (photo: http://bit.ly/2fK89oO). Bummer. For his entree, Jamie ordered the $21 Blackened Catfish & Grits with Cowpeas and Spicy Cabbage Slaw (photo: http://bit.ly/2ftjVDf). All piled on top of each other, it didn't win awards for presentation, but at least the catfish had flavor even though it suffered the same greasy problem that those chips had. I went for one of their more popular dishes, the $19 Fried Yardbird Chicken, which fortunately came with a drumstick and a thigh since I'm a dark meat man. It came with two generous scoops of their mashed Yukon potatoes and a side of sauteed spinach with a little pitcher of gravy on the side (photo: http://bit.ly/2fKaVKR). I didn't see any of their signature hot sauce on the plate. The meat was piping hot when it came out and the crispy skin barely touchable. But again, the greasy approach came back and compromised the quality of the dish. The glue-like potatoes and watery spinach didn't help matters much. Good thing we needed to get to our flight right afterward. Better luck next time, Marcus. FOOD - 2 stars...greasy heaviness is probably not a good idea just before boarding a ten-hour flight AMBIANCE - 2.5 stars...busy place but not very open SERVICE - 2 stars...quite a lot of staff here though I'm not sure how service-oriented they really are TOTAL - 2 stars...next time I'll forget the airport and just get to Harlem read more

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Sign at the door: "Please Wait to Be Seated" Me: *Patiently waits to be seated*......*waits*.....*continues to wait*..... fast forward ten minutes and the bartender asks me: "Are you waiting to be seated?" Me: Yup! {inwardly cringing because I so badly wanted to shout OBVIOUSLY} Him: "Just seat yourself and someone will help you" Me: Follows directions and takes a seat and then I find myself WAITING yet again but this time for a waiter/waitress *fast forward another ten minutes and someone walks by asking "are you waiting to be helped" Me: Yup! {Eyes twitching at this point because yet again I want to shout OBVIOUSLY} Waitress: *disappears for 15 minutes and finally comes by to assist me. At that point I was so over it. There was literally only one other family in the restaurant since it was early in the morning, so I don't understand why the customer service was so poor. I was too hungry and lazy to put up a fight but I was so disappointed in my service. The food was good, but that didn't make up for the service. I will not be back! read more

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Super fresh, tasty food. Quick, friendly service. Outstanding experience! The views from the tables are great, and the food selection has everything you'd want. read more

For me, this place was a bit of a mixed bag. I walked in to find a seat at the bar, there wasn't one open but I saw a sign from inside the restaurant that said seat yourself, so I did. I think the sign was flipped the opposite way (again already inside) and I shouldn't have seated myself since nobody else did. My fault, but I didn't realize until half way into my visit and nobody said anything. Again, my bad. I waited a looooong time for my first glass of wine, I nearly walked out. It had to be well over 10-15 minutes to pour a simple glass (no fancy mixed drink was ordered) and they weren't really busy (less than half full). To be fair, everyone was experiencing the same delay. Maybe they were short staffed? There were an excessive amount of delayed flights the night I was there. I overheard people near me at the community table being told food would take over an hour. How is that possible at an airport bar? Service is supposed to be designed to be quick. Wine is pricy here, be careful and order wisely. Your bill will add up quickly for just two glasses of wine. Bonus points for the view and the beautiful sunset on Tuesday after a day of excessive rain left over from Hurricane Florence. read more

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For the record I waited over a week to complete this review and my original opinion hasn't changed. Yelpers have said that reviews shouldn't be written when angry - well f*ck it! Uptown Brasserie made me angry and they really should get their act together with both service and food. They both suck. As a solo traveler for work I find myself in airport restaurants more often than I like and when it comes to being seated I prefer to sit at the bar rather than at a table. Usually the bartenders are solicitous, efficient, and accommodating, but sitting at the bar this time was a mistake. There was way too much unprofessional banter being exchanged between a bartender who was just completing her shift and the rest of the service staff. Each exchange was cringe worthy. Frankly she was a mean bitch to the rest of her co-workers and I was not amused to hear her bullshit with everyone. Even though this particular bartender didn't take my order or make my drink, her brutish behavior was impossible to ignore. Then there was the crap food. I ordered the Market Burger ($18), medium rare. The high quality ingredients were treated with no respect - kind of like how Kim Kardashian would be treated at a frat party full of drunk bros (painting a vivid picture here not condoning behavior folks). The burger was burnt and tasted bitter due to the excessive flames, which didn't just kiss the beef, but instead deep throated the meet with a fiery and ferocious tongue lashing Gene Simmons would be envious of giving. I didn't finish the burger. When the bartender (not the surly bitch one, she was gone) finally caught my eye I asked for the manager and the check (yeah, I had a lot of time before my flight). The manager, Amanda listened to my experience but looked a little like a deer in the headlights and didn't know how to respond to my complaints. She did ask if I wanted to see the chef. So I said yes (remember, I really had a lot of time before my flight) so sure, bring out the whole damn staff. The chef came out and would not acknowledge that the burger was burnt; just that it was cooked more than medium. Wow. Just wow. A bit less defensiveness and a lot more awareness of what you're serving your guests would be nice. So here's what's further frustrating: airport restaurants have come a long way and there are now options for all budgets as well as all tastes with food executed well and great service. The only reason why Top Chef Masters' champion and James Beard Foundation award-winning chef Marcus Samuelsson would lend his name to this restaurant at JFK Airport is because he's likely collecting some good bank. Select Service Partner (SSP) as the owner of Uptown Brasserie is a mega corp which manages, or rather mismanages, the restaurant. I doubt that Marcus Samuelsson has too much contact with the day to day operations; after all he was at the Aspen Food & Wine Classic cooking up "fried yard bird" recently. If he was in the kitchen I don't think this type of guest experience would have been allowed to happen. Too bad. read more

Uptown Brasserie - Market burger ($18) - looks good right? It was burnt and not edible. - Brasseries Near Me - Jamaica, New York

I am on my way to the UK and stopped in to the Uptown Brasserie, a restaurant 'by' the famous Swedish-Ethiopian chef Marcus Samuelsson, for lunch and an adult beverage. My husband and I had lunch here almost exactly a year ago on our way to India, and loved it, so I was hoping for a similar experience. Unfortunately, while I enjoyed the decor and the vibe, this experience was different. First, let me say that in general I am a big fan of Marcus, and it's totally possible today was an off day. Second, as you enter the restaurant, there is a 'Please Wait to be Seated' sign. So I waited...and waited....and waited...for roughly 5 min. Not a huge span of time, but not what I expected because at 1:15 pm the place was nearly empty. When the hostess, who was chatting with a co-worker, finally noticed me, she did hurry over and apologized for the wait, and she seated me exactly where I wanted to be, near an electrical outlet. So, ok, pass. Then my server came over, introduced himself and took my drink order. A few min later I had my drinks and put in my order. Then I noticed the place start to fill up, and I thought to myself that I was lucky to get here when I did. However, I watched two tables that were seated after me get served before me, and I wondered if I had been forgotten. I ordered the market burger, medium, with a side of haricot verts in addition to the truffle fries. Not complicated. When my burger came, it was served with bacon, which I had not ordered (it's extra), and I immediately thought 'bonus!' But then I bit into my burger and it was totally well done. Then I tried a fry and it was like a frozen fry, not fresh cut as we had on our first visit...and it wasn't truffled( which is actually ok since I don't love truffle flavoring). When my server came back to check on me I pointed out the incorrect doneness and the fries and he offered to take it all back and give me a fresh plate, but I opted to keep it. I finished the whole thing and still enjoyed it, but it is worth noting they didn't get everything right, thus the 3-star rating. I appreciated the apologies of the staff for making me wait to be seated and for the incorrect food prep, but I would rather see this place live up to Marcus's reputation, which for me, is impeccable food and stellar service every time, every customer, every plate. read more

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As far as airport breakfast goes, it's a solid location if you have time. I showed up before an early flight with an hour to kill and without having had breakfast that morning, the host told me the wait was going to be at least 45m in the sit-down restaurant. It had literally 6 other people dining there. I guess they're not staffed properly int he early morning. I sat down at the bar, ordered eggs and black coffee. Eggs were good, toasts were buttered, coffee was weak but the refills were nice (not so standard in NY!). Pricey but not outrageous given the location. Good option. read more

Beginning: Pleasant hostess. Nice decor. Great music Midpalate: Ok. ..waiting 4 breakfast. It's just breakfast and it's taking a long time. Shaft is playing in the background....almost makes up for the wait. Hmmmmm. Finish: Yay. It's here. Oily but ok eggs, no toast, yummy potatoes. Ok. May I have a coffee refill? One waitress, one waiter, 4 tables. Waiting......May I have a refill? Coffee comes after 2nd request and after paid bill. read more

Just had dinner at Uptown Brasserie in JFK airport and it was a forgettable experience. My wife and I were looking at the menu on the outside of the restaurant for five minutes before the host, who was watching CNN noticed us. Thats a terrible way to begin. Our waiter, Don, had great energy and a great personality. His attitude is what moved the ranking from 1 to two stars. The food was subpar. I ordered a chicken sandwich with bacon and avocado. The best part was the bread. The chicken almost tasted rubbery. My wife ordered salmon which was cooked oddly. Don't let the pictures fool you, the food wasn't good. No matter how hungry I get, ill never patron them again read more

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Very short staffed!! Food so so. Service not good. Manager just sat there doing nothing. Very small breakfast choices. Ordered using QR code coffee not listed. read more

This is in delta terminal by the B gates. I decided to sit here and eat, drink and work before my flight. It was very crowded that was for sure and sadly there was only one server it seemed who was handling a large territory. So be patient while waiting as they will come to you. Once I put my order in I was served very quickly! The quesadilla was SOOO delicious I never had chorizo and chicken before and it was so good. It was too big or I would of eaten it all. It is a bit on the pricy side but it's an airport what can you expect. read more

After an exhausting security check and trying to find my gate, I stumbled onto this restaurant. It welcomed me with it's charging plugs and wine. I ordered a glass of merlot- was lovely. Since I am vegetarian I had asked the waitress if they could make me a vegetarian pasta dish- they obliged. It was wonderful. Would hightail recommend this place if you have a lot of time. read more

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Great mushroom burger w/ side salad. Great service (at least in the bar area). Would come back and order this again.

This place is just downright scummy, don't expect to spend less than 40$ unless your just having there only choice of water which is Evian for 5$, the recommended tip is 25% even though the waitress for us was incredibly rude and as others mentioned, you pay and tip online when you order. I would not recommend this place at all, I would have rather just stayed hungry. However if your looking for a view, don't come here either, you just see all of the trash New York piles in between their runway strips. It doesn't matter what the food tastes like. This place is only in business because they trick travelers by having a tiny menu with no prices in front. read more

Uptown Brasserie - Look closely to see all of the trash this airport can legally throw outside. - Brasseries Near Me - Jamaica, New York

If I could do a negative star rating I would! This place from just walking by looks like it would be some better food. I was 100 percent wrong! The menu which was about 6 items took around hour to get our food, only to find out the food looks like it comes from a hotel self serve breakfast! Definitely garbage food. The only way this place has any customers is because the look from walking by. Horrible service and horrible food! The Dunkin' Donuts is better across the aisle! read more