Beautiful decor inside! Went for lunch and although we did make a reservation, didn't seem too packed. We started with the crab toast and tomato salad - both very light, fresh and great for sharing. For my main entree, I went for the burger and it was HEAVENLY. Loved that it had a bit of a spicy kick to it. Highly recommended! read more

ABC Kitchen - Akaushi Cheeseburger with Herbed Mayo and Pickled Jalapenos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

I've always liked this place and continue to think it's a good spot for food. However, today's visit was a bit disappointing on the service side .... primarily because of the very long wait between appetizers and entree. They did explain they had a very large party on the top floor and they were really busy in the restaurant as well. We were a big party of 10+ so maybe it was just to much for them to accommodate. Getting back in the swing of things after Covid may not be an easy thing. What I've had ... Yellow Fin Tuna Crudo ... very fresh fish with a tangy sauce. Would have liked a preparation where the fish would've had time to absorb more of the flavors of the sauce, but it was good. Peekytoe Crab Toast ... amazing dish with lots of flavor and a sauce that is not overly creamy so you can still get the freshness of the crab. Black Sea Bass with Chilies and Herbs ... the fish was good although a bit bland, but the bed of wild mushrooms it was served over was SPECTACULAR  I'm a huge fan of mushrooms so this may be tipping the balance for me, but it was such a good side of vegetables. Service in general is good. As mentioned before, the main issue was just the backlog and delays they were having in the kitchen. One thing that was a bit strange is that even after the long wait no apologies for the very long delay or any type of "gesture" to make up for the inconvenience. They're usually good so something was definitely off today. Ambiance ... really elegantly casual. Great setting for large parties because of all the space they have. It's one of those out of the norm NYC restaurants where you're not crowded with other diners and it's a nice ample dining room. Open kitchen which I always like as it really adds to the experience. Hence, overall my review is OK.  I do hope they get their mojo back for lunch services as this has always been a go to place. read more

Ive been here several times both pre and post covid (wait are we even considered post covid yet). It's a great date spot with decent food. I always get the peekytoe crab toast. Their pizzas/flatbreads are also good. Since the pandemic they have merged their menus across the three restaurants (kitchen, Cocina, and abcV) so we got to try dishes from each place, which was quite cool. From their vegan restaurant, I would recommend the hummus! It comes with crudite and everything tastes so fresh and wonderful. read more

We had a table for 4 with a reservation, but you are not able to sit without everyone present. Drink: *Sangiovese, montemercurio 2014, tuscany, Italy - delicious red wine, one of the less expensive glasses *Pear Cider - very delicious and light We ordered a few appetizers to share. You order appetizers and entrees at the same time and they say they have a system that spaces everything out. Appetizers: *Crab toast with lemon aioli - not as much crab taste as I would like, but very fresh. *Chicory and roasted winter squash salad, maple-lemon vinaigrette and goat cheese - loved this, the vinaigrette had a little bit of a spicy kick to it but it worked *Pretzel dusted calamari, spicy tomato and mustard aioli - came out crispy and liked it with the mustard aioli more than the spicy tomato Entree: *Crispy pork confit, smoked bacon marmalade and braised turnips - AMAZING. Wish I had more. The portions are small. The pork came out very tender and fell apart and the skin was perfectly crispy. There was a nice smokiness to the bacon marmalade and it was also on some mashed potatoes as well as the turnips. Dessert: *Sundae - salted caramel ice cream, candied peanuts & popcorn, whipped cream, hot fudge - A delicious dessert to share with everyone. You wouldn't think popcorn and ice cream would mix, but it does. The service was great. We asked our waitress for recommendations and she went through the entire menu explaining what were top picks, which helped us narrow down our choices or reinforce what we wanted to try! The restaurant is so beautifully decorated and it is much bigger inside than expected! The price is a little more expensive than I would like, but it's the price you pay for the quality of food and farm to table style food. read more

if i could do 3.5 i would but overall i just felt like the price for items felt high for what it was. For starters we got the carrots and the prawns. Both were good but small portion sizes for the cost and nothing incredibly special for the cost as well. My main was my favorite part of the meal, i got the spinach mafaldine and really enjoyed it. it was a good portion size that i was able to finish with out feeling stuffed but not wishing there was more either. Again i think $33 for a pasta with no protein is high but i would get this again. They had some fun desserts we tried as well, there was a season pumpkin with ice cream and we also tried the Carmel popcorn sunday both were creative and yummy read more

Ate here a while back and it was mediocre. I ordered the duck breast and it arrived luke warm, really ruined the experience for me. I ordered the strawberry shortcake and the shortcakes were dry. The cocktails were good. read more

I love aBC kitchen! They have an interesting menu, good food and ambience, and vegetarian options. All of the ABC restaurants are good.

Love ABC Kitchen! About as good as it gets in this price range for restaurant choices in Manhattan. Perfect place to take a date, huge restaurant with great ambiance, all the items on the menu are unique. Also a good place to take visitors to NYC. The entrance from the street is a little confusing, it's hard to tell which of the three ABC restaurants you are walking into. Service was top notch, and food was delicious. We ordered: crab toast with lemon aioli ($18) - this was so good I forgot to take a picture. It looks like all the other reviews. Must order! shaved raw fluke, apples, horseradish, blood oranges ($19) - creative unique, appetizer. Very delicious and not too unhealthy. faroe island salmon in mushroom crust, lemon emulsion, herbs ($36) - my girlfriend ordered this, she liked it. grilled pork chop, frill mustard with apple mostarda ($37) - I ordered the pork chop and I'm glad I did! The sauce was delicious. Recommended shaved brussels sprouts slaw, mustard vinaigrette, cranberries, chives ($10) - I've never heard of brussel sprouts slaw before, but this was creative and good. Sorbet for dessert was very good. Overall great experience and will definitely be back. Highly recommended! read more

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Came here for dinner to meet my aunt and long time child hood friend. The place is very dark inside and lively which I like a lot. We ordered a bottle of Malbec and charcuterie to start with. For entree I ordered halibut fish and some ordered wheat goat cheese pizza , fettuccini with a side of Brussels sprouts and linguine with brocollini. Everything was tasty and on point with flavors. Service was great and ambiance was just right for the evening. Watch out, you might see some famous celebrities dining here. read more

ABC Kitchen - Halibut fish - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

I came here with a group of 5! The tables are very long and makes it easy to eat comfortably with the amount of space available. The atmosphere is very candle lit date night vibes. Our service was top notch! However, the food was pretty mediocre. But I will say the crab toast was my favorite! read more

ABC Kitchen is associated with the nearby ABC Carpet and Home. Known for its cross between modern and classic design sensibilities, its wares are not cheap but they are whimsical and lovely to look at. However if you ever wanted to have a meal inside the interior of ABC Carpet and Home, ABC Kitchen gives you that chance ! Walking into the restaurant feels like you have walked into a catalog complete with beautiful lighting, furniture and fixtures. It is an absolutely gorgeous space with a modern, semi-rustic design. I came for a birthday brunch, so I was able to try several dishes. Here is a rundown: CRAB TOAST WITH LEMON AIOLI These small pieces of toast each came with a delicious crab salad. The texture and flavor were both nice and smooth while the aioli gave it a bright "bite" of flavor. Definitely get these! MUSHROOMS, PARMESAN, OREGANO & FARM EGG PIZZA This small pizza is perfect for 3-4 people to share. The egg may seem like an odd thing to add to a pizza, but all the flavors come together beautifully to create a very comforting dish. SCRAMBLED EGGS, CRISPY OYSTERS & HOT SAUCE BUTTER Like the egg on pizza above, this is a very unexpected combination of ingredients. However, they somehow work together beautifully. The egg was runny, just the way I like them and the crispy oysters offered a delicious contrast in both flavor and texture. The hot sauce butter tied it all together. This is a must-order! WOOD OVEN ROASTED MAINE LOBSTER (with Oregano & Lemon-Chili Vinaigrette) This was perhaps one of the most straight forward dishes we ordered. While good, there was nothing outstanding about it. It was moist, the vinaigrette was good, but I woul dnot say this is a "must have". Service was A+. Our waiter was funny, attentive and answered all of our questions. When his shift ended, he made a nice smooth hand off to our second waiter (who was also fantastic). Overall I loved my experience at ABC Kitchen and I cannot wait to go back. read more

This was my first time at ABC kitchen for date night with a friend. We started with drinks, a sparkling strawberry cocktail and rhubarb lavender fizz. Both were good and refreshing. Price range for cocktails anywhere from $16-$20. For appetizer I chose the peekytoe crab toast and my friend decided on the kale salad with asparagus. The toast was absolutely divine. The bread was toasted well with crab and a few drops of butter on top. After adding a squeeze of lemon onto the crab which was the perfect amount of zest, I devoured and savored every bite. For entree my friend chose the steamed Black Sea bass with roasted mushroom, asparagus, and a ginger-scallion condiment. I had my eye set on the grilled faroe island salmon with Yukon gold potato salad, grilled ramps, and green chili. The green chili was a bit intense in flavor but when you take a piece of the salmon, ramps and potato together it compliments each other well. The size of entree is a decent portion for one person with a price range of $28-$40. However, if you've come with an appetite I would suggest going for an appetizer to start. Of course my favorite part of the night was dessert. We chose the cookie plate and one scoop of the white coffee stracciatella , caramel, and smoked vanilla ice cream. The cookie plate consisted of cherry blossom sable, mint chocolate crinkle, lemon lavender macaron, snickerdoodle, and brown butter chocolate chip. I would give a 6/10 due to my personal preference of cookies. The brown butter was a little salty for me and I did not enjoy the inside of the snickerdoodle which tasted like it may have had a touch of matcha. However, the lavender macaron tasted light and perfect in flavor. I am not sure whose hands blessed the ice cream cream combination but it was the best ice cream I have had in a while. It was hard to not lick the plate in a public setting. Lol The only critique I would offer would be for customer service. Before we could take off our coats to sit the waiter came over and began to do a run down of the menu. I would have preferred to be settled in first. Finally, when we were ready to pay we waited about 20 mins for the waiter to come over. So long in fact that another person graciously took care of it for us instead. During our dinner we were asked how everything was with our dishes and I always appreciate that in a new restaurant I try. It is very busy in ABC so I can understand that it is difficult to attend to everyone in a timely fashion so I will certainly give grace on that end. Overall I enjoyed my experience at ABC kitchen. read more

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No doubt this is a classy-casual place for dinner. The food was really good for the most part; I would come back. For the price, it's definitely not an everyday restaurant, but good for date night or a special occasion. I had the Crab Toast, Campanelle pasta, and the ice cream (with chocolate sauce and popcorn). Crab Toast: Tasty with a good amount of substance on the toast. For me, the bread was toasted slightly too long; it was a bit hard, but the flavor shined through. The crab topping was creamy and put together nicely. I probably could've eaten 3 slices of this toast. Campanelle: This pasta was absolutely delicious. I only wish I had more of it. The ricotta laid on top of the pasta, waiting for me to spread it around. Once I did, the whole pasta was transformed; it went really nicely with the eggplant and tomatoes. This was an awesome dish. I recommend having the "entree" version and getting more of it; I believe I had the smaller "appetizer" version. Ice Cream: This was just okay. The candied popcorn was very sweet with the ice cream; I understand that it would probably get soggy if it wasn't candied, but it was a little much in this dish. Next time, I would try the chocolate ca Price: 3/5 Quality: 4/5 Quantity: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 read more

ABC Kitchen - Salted Caramel Ice Cream Sundae - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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Had some small plates on Easter Sunday at the bar with a friend. Beets, poke tuna, and ramp toast (they are in season now). Also had a salted caramel sundae for dessert. An easter sundae. I enjoyed my Mezcal Paloma. Refreshing and good. Bartender was very sweet. Only small issue: the flies. It was somewhat warm and stuffy at the bar and the flies were buzzing around. But the food was top-notch. read more

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Came here with a friend who was visiting the city for Sunday brunch. We made sure to book a reservation ahead of time as I heard about the super long waiting times on Yelp. Nonetheless, we had to wait about 10 minutes or so as our table wasn't ready yet, which wasn't a problem. We got a variety of dishes: Buttermilk and Crawford Cheddar biscuits, Crab Toast with Lemon Aioli, Smoked Salmon with Horseradish, Creme Fraiche and Lemon, and Eggs Benedict with Flying Pigs Farm Ham. I loved each single dish we had (minus the Smoked Salmon as I don't like Smoked Salmon but my friend absolutely loved it!)! The biscuits were buttery, flaky-ish, and overall indulgent in taste and texture. I personally preferred it without the butter but my friend loved it with the addition of butter so definitely try that. You could also really taste the cheddar and overall, it was just an amazing assortment of flavors. I saw that the Crab Toast with Lemon Aioli was a big hit on Yelp and the reviews were right on point! The crab chunks were beautifully fresh, moist (sorry but true), soft, and delicious. The lemon juice added a wonderful tang to the dish as well as the lemon aioli. The buttery toast also gave such a nice crunch and flavor. I highly recommend getting this! The Eggs Benedict was also a wonderful dish. The saltiness of the ham paired with the mildly seasoned egg really went well together. The eggs were perfectly cooked with a beautifully runny yolk. The hollandaise sauce was also really silky and creamy and made the overall dish a flavor bomb. The diced potatoes were also nicely flavored, so I give this dish a huge thumbs up as well! Overall, this is a nice place to dine with visiting friends, relatives, or even with a date hehe. It's not the cheapest restaurant, but the price is worth it in my opinion. read more

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My daughter has been insisting (since they've opened) that I dine here. I finally did! It was by far, the best meal I have had in a very long time. Everything from the moment we were seated until the moment we left was excellent. Ambiance, hostesses, servers, presentation of each dish, and distinct flavors were all perfect. We shared many dishes, ( appetizers) which were all so delicious! I ordered the chicken for dinner which was outstanding! I highly recommend this restaurant for a wonderful dining experience! Thank you to my daughter. read more

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ABC Kitchen doesn't need any more rave reviews, so I'll keep this short (because I still have things to say, dammit!). - this is the most enormous restaurant ever; I kept on walking and it kept on going. That's great, because it means you'll almost always be seated. There's also a variety of seating options, whether high-top and stool, or round family table, or bar, or regular two- or four-person tables. - taste is not lost on them. The decor is so unique and carefully thought out. Every corner is dripping with style, all within the uniform modern rustic theme. - customer service is very professional and chivalrous, although slow. - had the mushroom appetizer, the sea bass entree, and the Brussel sprouts side. Everything tasted perfect, though portion sizes were way small, especially for the price, so keep the quality-over-quantity thing in mind when coming here. It's more about the exquisite presentation and the quality ingredients at ABCK. Also tried the kale salad with salmon added to it, which was actually a big portion and very lemony delicious. - special note to not sleep on the vegetables! There's definitely a special vegetable situation happening here! - coffee was great and was refilled as well. They have almond milk, score! Their iced tea looked great, too, though I didn't try it. - love how it's got the home decor extension, so you can take a fun walk after your meal! read more

5 stars just doesn't do ABC Kitchen justice! Having wanted to dine at ABC Kitchen since they won the JBF Award for Best New Restaurant in 2011, I finally had a chance to visit when I took my girlfriend here for her birthday and did we ever enjoy the experience here. The outside of the restaurant was pretty unassuming, except for the small ABC Kitchen sign right above the entrance that was quite difficult to actually see in the evening. Nevertheless, we found it. Our dinner reservation was for Saturday, 6pm --- a bit earlier for dinner than desired because they were booked to the brim that evening. I made my reservation about 1 month in advance, so that goes to show you BOOK EARLY if you want to dine here! When we walked in, we walked thru the spacious bar and feasted our eyes on a really magnificently decorated, dimly-lit and huge dining area. The tables went back as far as my eyes could see. This was one of the largest dining "rooms" I had ever seen in an NYC restaurant! With the lack of space in NYC, I never thought I would see a dining area so long! The restaurant was fairly empty when we arrived at around 5:50, but by the time we finished at 7:30, it was almost at capacity. Surprising in that they could get such a large restaurant completely filled, not surprising in that it's ABC Kitchen and one of Jean-Georges' gems. I've written a book and still haven't gotten to the food, so here goes. One word, AMAZING. There was not one dish that we disliked and each dish had it's own uniqueness. There was something that stood out with everything we tried. We wanted to try everything, but went with what we knew was most popular: CRAB TOAST WITH LEMON AIOLI Something we saw a lot of on Yelp and it was much better than we even anticipated. First, the toast holding the crab was very large so it was easily shared between 2 people. The crab was cold, extremely fresh and melted in our mouths. It was some of the best fresh crab meat I had ever tasted. A must start with appetizer as we saw multiple tables order this. KASHA AND BOWTIE PASTA, VEAL MEATBALLS The restaurant allowed for 2 options, an appetizer size or entree size. Since we wanted to try more dishes, we went with the appetizer portion. OK we were starving too, but trying a little bit of everything doesn't hurt either. The dish arrived in 2 small bowls, 1 for me and 1 for my girlfriend. The pasta was cooked al dente, maybe a bit under? I'm used to pasta being very soft, but the pasta had verrrrrry slight hardness to it, but it worked to perfection. The sauce wasn't overwhelming, but gave the pasta a great flavor. The little veal meatballs were scattered all around and complimented the pasta perfectly. PIZZA - MUSHROOMS, PARMESAN,OREGANO AND FARM EGG Although I saw this repeatedly online, our waitress and a busboy informed us that this was their favorite pizza here, so that's all the convincing we needed. Regardless of their opinions we were going to order this pizza and it met every piece of hype I read and heard. There was a ton of mushroom scattered on the outside of the pizza next to the crust, while the egg was floating around in the middle. Everything about this pizza was tasty. The mushroom had a toasty flavor to it, the egg mixed in well and the cheese was ... well very cheesy. An absolutely flavorful pizza for the ages. BLACK SEA BASS WITH CHILIES AND HERBS, BABY MARKET POTATOES AND SPINACH Since we were 2 people, the kitchen split our entree into 2 bowls. As to why restaurant don't do this more often, I don't know, but ABC Kitchen got it right. By the time we reached this dish, we were pretty close to stuffed, but after 1 bite of the fish, we easily made a bit more room (subconsciously). The skin was very crispy and it definitely made the sea bass that much more interesting. It sat on a little bed of spinach with a few slices of potato to the side. It was simple, elegant, light and, best of all, really good. SUNDAE WITH SALTED CARAMEL ICE CREAM, CANDIED PEANUTS & POPCORN, WHIPPED CREAM, HOT FUDGE You can't have a meal at a James Beard award winner without dessert so we forged ahead despite our bloated stomachs. We went with the popular salted caramel ice cream sundae. To sum it up, it was a huge order of 3 scoops of excellent salted caramel ice cream. Texture and taste were right on point. And if you love caramel, there was some caramel popcorn (tasted like cracker jacks) spread out over it as well. Everything about ABC Kitchen was perfect. The service was fantastic. Since it was girlfriend's birthday, I walked up to a random busboy (during a "bathroom break") and told him if we could get a candle and small Happy Birthday dessert for my girlfriend and they came thru when our salted caramel dessert arrived. The atmosphere was laid back, yet romantic with the dim lighting. The dress code was casual amongst not only the customers, but the waiters as well. The experience of dining here was everything and much more than we had expected! read more

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We were looking for a nice quiet dinner at an upscale restaurant and decided to head to ABC Kitchen . Make sure to make a reservation beforehand. This restaurant is generally fully booked. What I like about this restaurant is the nice and casual approach. At most Michelin star restaurants you see people really dressed up. Here, everyone is dressed comfortably and seen enjoying themselves. While making a reservation, we had informed them that it is my husbands birthday. They gave us a complimentary cupcake for the same! I would like to give a shout out to the staff, extremely courteous and the service super prompt. What we ordered: BRUT CHAMPAGNE: The classic celebratory champagne FETTUCCINI WITH PESTO, PISTACHIO AND BRUSSEL SPROUTS: Definitely the best pesto fettuccini I have had in a very long time. The pesto is rich, nice and creamy. The pasta is topped with abundant parmesan shavings. The brussels sprouts are extremely small and deep fried. I was apprehensive of my pasta containing brussel sprouts but it was a fine surprise. THIS IS A MUST ORDER. WHOLE WHEAT PIZZA(SPINACH, GOAT CHEESE AND HERBS): The pizza crust looks fluffy and thick but this pizza is super light. It is neither a thin crust pizza nor a thick crust pizza. You can taste the goat cheese and spinach in every bite. I would have liked if the herbs were more but I'm not complaining of this pizza! CHOCOLATE PUDDING: We were recommended their classic sundae but we went forward with th e chocolate pudding. The chocolate pudding comes with a glazed layer of marshmallow and loaded with chocolate balls. You have to be a complete chocolate lover to enjoy this dessert. Mu husband and I are chocolate lovers and we enjoyed this dessert. The marshmallow layer is so thin you can barely taste it. The chocolate balls literally melt the second you place them in your mouth. read more

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Had a girls Sunday brunch for a friends bday.... cute French contemporary in the inside . Colors are light .Place gets packed . The crab toast is THE BOMB! Truely delish. The pizza was also very good. We had the mushroom . Other people had other things but nothing memorable to me read more

ABC Kitchen - The crab toast is Amazing! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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Adorable and delicious dinner date spot at Jean George upscale but more casual spot. Food: 4.5, Service: 4.5, Atmosphere: 5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 (entrees mid-$30s) Opentable-able: yes Return worthiness: yes Highlights - Fish: hake was meaty yet tender and cooked to perfection with a crispy top. 4.5 stars - Bread: each element of the squash fresh ricotta toast could have stood on their own, but together they sang. 4.5 stars - Cocktails: different ones like a carrotini. Never would order it at home but made me feel healthy but still get my booze. - Atmosphere: little lights everywhere making it seem like a magical snowkissed forest of sorts. Fine dining quality food but with approachable items like pizza and pasta on the menu. Lowlights - Shared long tables: in case you wanted to be on a private date, beware you may be put here. Fully enjoyed my meal here and would recommend it to others. read more

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This was delicious and so much better than anticipated. Went with a group and ordered several dishes. It was light, healthy and good quality. I'd call this a perfect place for a girls night out or a date read more

It was pretty hard to get a reservation here but after trying many times I was finally able to land a reservation to celebrate my birthday. The inside of the restaurant is truly beautiful with white and light wood as the main theme. The night we went they had flower centerpiece in the main dining area and also filled with gold and purple light. I just love how beautiful it is. I am trying to eat mainly organic so its great that abc kitchen serves organic, farm to table ingredients. Everything we ordered were delicious and simple, the freshness of the ingredients truly shines. I especially loved the crab toast and the roasted carrots avocado salad. The night we went they had a shaved truffles pasta as appetizer for $36, the pasta was homemade. I also really like the mushroom pizza, they covered every single inch of the pizza with mushroom! I read some people complained about soggy pizza but ours were crispy and not soggy at all. For dessert we got the salted caramel icecream and it was huge!! My husband and I could not finish it, then we heard the ladies sitting next to us asked the server for a half size dessert, I didnt know we could ask for half size!! Service was great too, attentive but not overly friendly. Hope to be back! read more

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Seated at a beautiful round table for six, we relaxed and enjoyed ourselves. Chic with a side of street sass thrown in, this Jean-Georges original has fascinated me for years. Not only is the food extraordinary, but I love supporting their genuine farm-to-table efforts. Locally grown fresh produce? Mostly organic? Cruelty free-humanly treated livestock? Free of pesticides, fertilizers, insecticides, and GMOs? Yes, yes, yes! My favorite hot-sauce butter fried chicken dish is no longer available for lunch, but you can still order it off the dinner menu. Our party size allowed us to sample a good portion of the menu. #travelperks The highlights were the Ricotta and Farm Egg Raviolo and the Akaushi Cheeseburger. For dessert, the Cookie Plate and Salted Caramel Ice Cream Sundae were the crowd pleasers, as usual. I especially loved the simple and lightly sweet Almond Cake. Make sure you research what the restaurant-front looks like, to avoid getting lost as I did my first time. To say I'm excited about the upcoming ABC Kitchen Miami is to put it lightly. read more

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Came here with my parents for my birthday dinner and would recommend for any occasion- Service: The service needs to be noted here as it's impeccable. It felt like there was a team of servers all dedicated to helping out the table and no matter who you asked to help, all of them were more than happy to help. Food came quickly, everyone was super friendly, and overall very pleasant Food: Where to start? -Cocktails- got the Citrus Sparkler which definitely focused on the champagne. Also tried the sake which was nice, light, and crisp -Calamari- well fried, thoroughly breaded, delicious -Ricotta - great crusty bread and a good portion of the spread -Fluke and Tuna Sashimis- keeping these together but both had their own flavors and were both amazing, recommend for sure -Sea Bass- this was my meal, well prepared, flakey and great portion size. There was a broth in the bowl that was seasoned with thyme and rosemary and was unlike any preparation I've tried before, very good! -Fried chicken- half chicken deboned and cooked tempura style, was very juicy -Ricotta ravioli- classic and good -Chocolate Cake- super moist and flavorful -Cookie Plate- options for everyone! Atmosphere: The overall restaurant is super different. Everything is different yet somehow it all works together (lights, plates, anything). I appreciated the decor and presentation. A bit dark but otherwise great Would 100% return read more

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Do not come here for restaurant week. For $45 what you get in terms of taste and portion is a scam. I actually left hungry. And any half decent cook can make something better at home for a fraction of the price. One of the worst experiences I've had eating out in NYC. read more

Love the ambiance in general, though I will always request to sit in the front of the restaurant because of the following two issues I had sitting in the back of the restaurant today: (1) we were seated right near the ABC home store, and I didn't like the heavy smell of candles that must have been lit in the store; (2) two different people thought it was appropriate to have lengthy telephone conversations right behind our table. Really annoying. Went for the lunch pre-fix: $34 for a three-course meal. Food was high quality and definitely worth the price tag. Only complaint was the portion of the butternut squash soup - seemed like it was a mini portion - like for a baby. Salmon over salad was delicious, as was the almond cake. The starter bread was also totally delicious. I would definitely return - preferably for the lunch pre-fixe. read more

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I was really excited to try this place after hearing so many good things about it especially dessert. The restaurant is really beautiful. Started off with crudo & traditional pizza- in my opinion best things I ate all night. For mains- burger; if I remember correctly it has a taziki sauce which completely throws off the burger. Other Main which must have been seasonal was some kind of stew- really not memorable. Dessert was just ok. We got the caramel popcorn sundae and the chocolate layer cake. I was really excited for dessert so this was a big disappointment. I wasn't crazy about any of the drinks we ordered and they were on the higher price side. Overall I thought this restaurant was just ok. I probably won't return. Service was ok. In my opinion slightly overpriced especially the drinks. With an average cocktail price of $18- in my opinion drinks should be elevated and spot on. That was definitely not the case here. read more

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I have enjoyed this restaurant for over 10 years, so a one star review is not something I take lightly. As we were seated, we noticed 2 dogs under our table. There was a pile of bread under the neighboring table for the dogs. This was on a Saturday night, September 28 to be specific. Our server did not give us his name and served the starters and entrees all at once. He poured our first glasses of wine--dripping wine down the neck of the bottle and leaving a large puddle on the table--never cleaning it. Empty cocktail glasses were left on our small table as well as all empty starter dishes. We asked someone else to remove them--server never appeared. The tables around us were also suffering slow to no service. The food was ok--not the excellent food of past experiences. The breading completely fell off the overcooked chicken after the first slice. I did tip the server despite very poor service and no thank you upon his presentation of the check. We are sad to see this happening at ABC Kitchen--our experience has been creative and excellent food, as well as attentive service. read more

The food here is phenomenal! I got the margherita pizza. Our party ordered duck , fried chicken, fries, and the brown butter cake. Sooo good! The fries are to die for. The waiters and waitresses are nice and helpful. They took my coconut water when I had a sip left but was gone before i could say anything lol. My only suggestion would be to ask if they can take your food away first but it's ok, really great experience here! read more

ABC Kitchen - Mint tea and macchiato - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

We were put at a table in the corner next to a kitchen door and a fire alarm box that started beeping in the middle of our meal. It definitely didn't feel like we were part of the dining experience but more an afterthought. The manager said that it's 50/50 that people want that table, but no one thought to ask if we were in the 50% who would want to be so separated and in a weird corner. The table was so small, utensils were falling off in the divets. I made a reservation a month in advance, and it didn't feel like they had space with us. Seriously, the bus boy said he had never seen a table where ours was. It was so weird. Then, the waiter told us the specials after we had ordered (because apparently he forgot). He never checked back after the entrees, so he missed the chance for me to order another drink. He never came back with info we requested about the desserts, so we didn't order any. Everything felt like we were an afterthought. The bathroom was messy. And upon hearing the feedback, all the manager did was offer us her business card if we want to come back- which we absolutely will not. This is not at all what we expected from a Jean Georges restaurant. read more

It's been 5 years since I last ate here, but ABC kitchen still delivers. I was pleasantly surprised my group was able to get bar seating on a busy saturday night! The atmosphere is really nice and they have a variety of settings - main dining room has dim lighting that is great for dates, and no matter where you are seated, you'll be surrounded by fresh and modern decor. Likewise, the menu offers dishes with unique and refreshing taste. A few highlights: Crab toast: a delight to share with the table. Honestly I'm not a huge fan of crab to begin with, but this dish really works for me. Pairs well with the lemon aioli. Black Sea bass: Super fresh, and sits in a delicious herb broth. The fish skin was crispy, but otherwise was super moist! Pork Chop: the group's unanimous favorite - they give you a nice thick slab of juicy meat, rich in flavor. The apple mostarda was also tasty and balanced the meat well. Chocolate cake: has ganache in the filling, and has a toasted marshmellow icing - above average chocolate cake for sure! Service isn't the fastest, but the waiters were very polite and professional. read more

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Absolutely love this place from the ambiance, decor to service! If you are in New York, this is a must try place! read more

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The food was great - highly recommend the mushroom pizza. Very cool ambiance for an elegant yet casual dinner read more

ABC Kitchen - Honey roasted duck breast and mushroom pizza - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

We tried to make the best of the situation, but at the end of the meal we were beyond disappointed. I'll start off positive by saying that the service was great - not an issue at all. The ambiance and food on the other hand were really lacking. We had dined here years ago and had a great experience, but this time our entrees were barely warm, very much bland in flavor, and the outdoor dining set up was lackluster in comparison to their sister restaurants. We even asked the party next to us, and although their food was better, they agreed that it didn't compare to past dining experiences. read more

This is definitely a nice date night place. The decor is clean, simple but elegant. The ambiance is great. It's not too dark so you can see your friend/partner/dishes. The place is spacious and open. The bread plates are all different and pretty, made from different places. The service is attentive without being pushy. Crab toast is a must have with fresh ingredients and right amount of seasoning. It's a refreshing appetizer. Meat and cheese was also a simple nice one. We ordered the sea bass and the special for that night, sirloin steak in medium rare. I have to say they were just alright. I had better sea bass and sirloin steak than these. I would say coming here is for the ambiance. Everyone raves about the salted caramel sundae on Yelp, and we did order one as well. It was way too sweet for our taste. We couldn't finish it even we had three people. Again, I would recommend this place for a date night (and if you wanna impress your date). The ambiance is upscale and chic. read more

ABC Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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I always loved this place. Somehow it not quite up to par ... Friendliest staff, nice environment and reasonable prices but what happened to the service ? While quite pleasant the staff seem Inexperienced Coffee with no spoon to stir? Bread with no butter? Slightly cracked coffee mugs? No Splenda? I also found the salmon plate very tough .. so much so that I needed a knife to cut the veins in it. The flavors are very nice but why use poor quality salmon ? I'll try again but some how I fear it may have lost that shabby chic specialness read more

Not very good. The food was quite bland and for the prices you will likely go home hungry. Service was also very poor, had to search for waitress all night to get drinks and water refilled. The drinks were also not very good. Had the Manhattan which was passable and an old fashioned that had crushed ice in? Interior is nice. Using the restroom is a fight with the door and the cramped room. Would recommend spending your 500 to 600 dollars for a party of 5 elsewhere. read more

There was a time when ABC Kitchen was undisputedly my favorite restaurant in Manhattan. Not "best" mind you, just simply my favorite after so many wonderful experiences for all occasions. It was a restaurant that rarely got anything wrong and produced a countless array of quality dishes that were delicious, potent with all sorts of tongue tingling flavors, and remarkable in their consistency and execution. After bursting onto the scene two years ago and winning a bevy of "new restaurant" awards, including one from the James Beard Foundation, co-owner Jean-George Vongerichten made the mantra of the restaurant quite simple: local, organic, with nods to sustainability, presentation, and quality. Countless patrons, reviews, and reservations later, it still remains as one of the city's most popular mid-to-high end dining destinations. The trendy, yet contemporary decor is a nice departure from the other line of JG restaurants. There isn't a night where it isn't bustling with people and reservations are almost always recommended. Sit at the bar for a tasty cocktail or two and if there is time to kill, chance an experience with a walk-in anyway. The food is definitely worth the wait. To suggest that one can't go wrong with ordering anything on the menu may seem a bit ambitious, but my advice is to always heed the seasonal recommendations from the server and then choose a few dishes to share. Go for simple and eat something you know you're likely to enjoy. One can be like regular patrons and constantly shoot for something different. After all, not being afraid to experiment means there are plenty of surprises to be had. Their salads, appetizers, and seafood choices have been the strongest contenders on a plate for me. Salads like a beet or kale salad, which are both wickedly simple but are incredibly tasty and would count for meals on their own. Whether its the chicken liver pate toast or the lump crab meat aioli, or even the kombucha squash toast, all are stellar choices. From the sea bass, salmon, cod to the burger, fried chicken, and homemade sausages, it is all truly tasty and salivating from start to end. If there was anything to avoid, it would be the suckling pig, which at $34 feels like a lot to pay for a small brick of crispy pork. ABCK's price point of $$$ is pretty accurate and quite reasonable considering the variety they offer. Service is always outstanding and the wait staff is usually efficient and knowledgeable about the menu. The knock of course would be their wait times, which for many quality establishments is practically a prerequisite of something wonderful in the making. read more

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This place is pricy, but well worth it. You may have to wait, but we were lucky enough to get in immediately. They did stick us in the back though (I think we didn't look hipstery/food snobby enough), near the ABC Kitchen store that is attached to the restaurant, which is pretty weird, but who cares about that. The food is amazing. Here's what we feasted on: - Bread and olive oil This is some pretty tasty complimentary bread they give you to get you through the few minutes of perusing the menu until the order is in and the food comes. - Chicken liver toast: This is a really rich, delicious way to start the meal. The chicken liver is smooth and very satisfying and the bread is really nice and crispy. An excellent combination. - Kasha and bowtie pasta with veal meatballs: This is one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. The veal meatballs are juicy, soft and extremely flavorful. Luckily we had some bread left, which was perfect for soaking up the amazing sauce from the pasta and the meatballs. - House roasted turkey sandwich with fries: This was a really awesome sandwich. The bread was nice and hot and crispy and the turkey and avocado were delicious. The fries were fancy McDonald's style and were delicious with the fancy ketchup they provided. - Sundae (salted caramel ice cream, candied peanuts and popcorn, whipped cream, hot fudge): This was the perfect ending to an amazing meal. This is one of the few times I've seen a dessert done right with popcorn. I have tried several such desserts, and the popcorn usually ends up soggy or stale tasting, which was definitely not the case here. This dish gives you one of the most perfect bites possible: crunchy popcorn, some nice salty peanuts, smooth and creamy delicious ice cream, and the hot fudge to round it all out. I would come back here again just to get this dessert. I highly recommend coming here - you will not regret it, as long as you save room for that dessert. read more

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