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    4.0 (44 reviews)
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    Vanessa J.

    Let's just say our experience start to finish was incredible! The ambiance is very classy and welcoming , the servers are very knowledgeable with the menu and the food is delectable. We started off with drinks , I had a refreshing mocktail with cucumber and ginger beer, very good ! For the appetizer we did the ricotta and ramp toast with aged balsamic and fresno chillies. Let me just say we were speechless at how packed with flavor this was ! so delicious! For our main entrees we did the spring peas mint ravioli and the roasted chicken with mushrooms. Wow, wow, wow, these dishes had such rich flavors and everything blended together with every bite packing a mouth watering punch haha. We just loved our main dishes . To end our meal we went with the coconut dark chocolate sundae, and this was perfect. Not too sweet yet light and the toasted coconut was so good . We can't wait to come back again very soon, it's become or going to become our go to spot !

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    Franny A.

    Wowza. A classically beautiful room on the park like Cafe Sabarsky maybe a tad smaller. Chef Diego Moya of tbe Oberon Group brings a majestic room & novel bold flavors to the UWS. Fine dining at museums is so fun. The Tiffany lamps add a stylish historical flair to the room. Are: Orwasher bread brown butter &9 Carrot tartare citrus & koshko $18 Vichyssoise $14 Steelhead trout with persillade sauce $39 Glass of Bordeaux mix $16 You had me at caraway butter. The carrot tartare is bright & citrusy & not to be missed. The vichyssoise is vegan & freaking delicious omg! Lovely lovely divine dining experience including delicious wine right on the park.

    Charcuterie [$25] and Sourdough w/caraway butter [$9]
    Felisa F.

    Clara, replacing Storico, in the New York Historical Society recently opened. I think there may be a few kinks to still work out but overall, my friend and I had a solid meal. The service was slower than molasses and the bartender had an emergency so no cocktails or mocktails could be made. We started with the charcuterie plate [$25] and the sourdough bread [$9] with caraway butter. I appreciated the cherries that accompanied the various meats but I don't know that I needed to spend $25 on something I could get at Trader Joe's. The sourdough bread was very nice. Crunchy on the outside, but not too much where I would break a tooth, and soft on the inside. I probably wouldn't have known there was caraway in the butter if you hadn't told me. I had the Clara Burger [$24], it definitely exceeded expectations. The brioche bun was nice and soft, the burger itself was a nice medium. I enjoyed the caramelized onions. The pickles were a little too half sour for my liking, I would have preferred fully pickled pickles. The fries on the side were great. However, I think they could've been in the fryer a minute or two more, they were just crispy enough. The coconut sorbet [$11] was a generously sized dessert. Again, I wouldn't have known it was a coconut sorbet unless you told me. I did immensely enjoy the toasted meringue and caramel, it definitely upscale s'mores vibes. The restaurant is quaint with Tiffany Lamps and books in glass shelving. The gold chandeliers lend an overall upscale ambience. The average age of the diner appears to be 65+ [LOL] but that's expected when you dine at the New York Historical Society on the Upper West Side. The meal came to $140 before tax. I don't know that I would go out of my way to dine at Clara, I'm glad I did, and if I were at the NY-HS, I probably would again.

    Cake of the day almond raspberry

    This was an amazing and delicious meal! The interior of the restaurant is lovely and the service is perfect. The food however blew us away. To start we shared the ricotta toast and the gem salad both of which were delicious. Then for mains we had the starker chicken which came with buttery and fragrant hen of the woods mushrooms and then a pan seared scallop dish which was divine! For dessert we shared the cake of the day, a creative and delightful almond cake with apricot jam and raspberry buttercream! An outstanding meal that has us excited to return!

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    Elegant, unexpected, simple but good restaurant. We stumbled in this place while we were visiting the museum, the food was exceptional. Will be revisiting this restaurant again.

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    Great food and ambiance. Service is attentive and gracious. The vanue is in a beautiful building that houses American Historical Society.

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    Service and food were great - great choice of wines - Alex was warm and welcoming- comfortable historic environment

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    Food straightforward, but well executed. Service a little overwhelmed - not enough servers that day we attended. Warm interior.

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    Truly beautiful space with equally incredible food and service. UWS do not sleep on this place. I think it's our best kept secret.

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    The Consulate - Midtown - Filet mignon

    The Consulate - Midtown

    4.1(195 reviews)
    1.1 miMidtown West
    $$$

    5.0 / 5.0 If you want to eat croque monsieur, this is the…read moreplace to go! It's the best in Manhattan! The croque monsieur, available only on Tuesdays, is a must-try among the daily lunch specials! It's not just cheese on bread, but buttery bread with rich white sauce, resulting in a very juicy flavor. The lunch set includes an appetizer and a main course for $29.95. The spiral staircase you see as you enter the restaurant gives it a very luxurious atmosphere. However, the restrooms are spacious and there are plenty of seats, so you can even bring a stroller. The service is also attentive and excellent.

    We had high hopes! Came for dinner last night for our 8:30 reservation. Grabbed a drink prior at…read morethe bar. The bartender was less than warm and welcoming. Zero personality. As we had our cocktails we discussed going somewhere else as the vibe was flat. But my husband convinced me to stay as it's already 8:30. We head upstairs to our table, only to be greeted by another less enthusiastic server. He never told us his name or offered up any menu highlights. I was excited to have bone marrow and escargot. Both failed epically. The bone marrow was inedible as it was like cold custard. Escargot had zero flavor and a real lack of garlic and good butter. Tasted more like vegetable oil than good butter. We shared the lobster pasta entree. Tasted more like Mexican goulash. No Italian flavors to be found in the sauce. Never once did the nameless waiter stop and inquire about our meal. Just all around a poor experience and a disappointing Friday night. There are far better places that appreciate your patronage. We will not be coming back. Not worth it.

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    The Consulate - Midtown - Interior

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    The Consulate - Midtown - Consulate breakfast with scramble eggs instead of poached.

    Consulate breakfast with scramble eggs instead of poached.

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    Tanner Smiths - Tuna Poke Tacos

    Tanner Smiths

    4.3(2.4k reviews)
    1.1 miMidtown West
    $$

    Prior to going to a Saturday afternoon matinee, a group of us were looking for a good brunch spot…read more I had Tanner Smiths bookmarked, so we stopped in. What a cool place! It definitely has the vibe of a speakeasy, especially with the jazz band playing. We went with the brunch special which is $35 for bottomless drinks with the purchase of an entree. It pays off if you're having more than 2 drinks and we made sure we did! Bloody Mary's were excellent! The food here was outstanding. I had the 3 Eggs Any Style and my wife had the Breakfast Flatbread. Those dishes as well as our friends were well made and delicious. If you're headed to a play or just in the area, I'd recommend stopping here to eat, drink or both!

    We came here based on a friend's recommendation and had high expectations, but the experience was…read morevery disappointing. We're three young women in the service industry and still felt completely unwelcome--the hostess told us to find our own seating even though the sign said see hostess. The bartender was rude and uninterested, standing 5 min+ at the bar without even being acknowledged. Another staff member was dismissive when closing us out and rolled her eyes when asked to take cash. The overall vibe felt like we weren't wanted, even though it was only around 11 PM. The DJ was underwhelming and the bathroom was vile. The most pleasant part was the below average $20 drinks. For an expensive, well-known spot, this was a very poor experience. Couldn't pay me to return.

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    Monkey Bar - Smoked Whitefish Caesar (~$28)

    Monkey Bar

    4.3(475 reviews)
    1.3 miMidtown East

    Getting a reservation here is very hard. One just popped up in my Resy app for lunch though, so I…read morewent for it. It was my first time here although, it has been around for ages. The front part where you first walk in is the bar area with some tables. This restaurant is on the darker side and brings you back in time. Once you walk in further that is where the main dinning room is. This is also on the darker side as you can maybe tell by my photos. The wall paper and art around the restaurant is cool and there are some monkey statues around the restaurant. I was seated in a corner table in a booth area that seemed to be for at least 2-3 people. I thought for sure they would seat me at the bar area. I had a wonderful waitress whose name I think was Taylor but I could be wrong. I ordered the Monkey bread to start off with. It's a very buttery bread with truffle and parm cheese on top. I have alot of allergies and I was searching online if I could even have truffles as I have a nut allergy. So, I asked the waitress and she said she had never heard this. But, she came back to me and told me that White truffle grows near or like over where Almonds grow from but that, they don't use white truffle so I was all good. Well, this was super nice of her to check for me. I had no idea she was going to do this. She said the restaurant has strict protocols when it comes to food allergies. I then got for my main dish the double cheese burger with onions and pickles. To drink I had the cucumber martini. WOW everything was pretty darn good!! I passed on dessert. If you get a chance or a reservation pops up in your resy to go, even if it is for lunch..I highly say go for it.

    From the moment we sat down, the service set the tone for the entire experience. Our server was…read moreincredibly warm, upbeat, and full of energy--one of those people who genuinely elevates a meal. I only wish I could remember her name because she deserves the recognition. We started with drinks, and mine ended up being a surprise standout. I ordered the coconut margarita, slightly hesitant since I'm not usually a margarita fan--but it completely won me over. It struck a perfect balance and leaned just enough into the coconut to make it feel unique without being overpowering. My sister-in-law, who's pregnant, had a non-alcoholic Ritual margarita and loved it, noting how convincingly it mimicked the real thing. Since we were sharing, we got to try a good mix of the menu. The monkey bread came first--definitely a splurge at $34, but it's one of those fun, indulgent starters that's worth ordering at least once. While I wouldn't call it the best bread I've ever had, I also wouldn't change anything about it. The crab rangoon was another highlight. Having it made with real crab made a noticeable difference, and the dipping sauces complemented it really well. It felt like a more elevated take on something familiar. For mains, the French dip was a hit. The meat was incredibly tender, the bread had that ideal crusty exterior, and the au jus was packed with flavor--I was very glad I ordered extra. It pulled the whole dish together. We also tried the smoked whitefish Caesar, which was the only dish that didn't quite land for me. It was a well-made, fresh salad, but the smoked fish flavor was a bit overpowering and took over the balance of the dish. Even though we were too full for dessert, the restaurant surprised us with a scoop of strawberry ice cream with chocolate sauce to celebrate my sister-in-law's babymoon. It ended up being one of the most memorable bites of the meal--we're still talking about how good that ice cream was. We arrived right at 11:45, and by the time we left, the place was absolutely buzzing. It's clearly a popular spot, and for good reason. Between the lively atmosphere, strong service, and well-executed food, I'd highly recommend making a reservation if you can.

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    Monkey Bar - Spicy Shrimp scampi

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    Monkey Bar - Truffle Monkey Bread (~$35)

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    The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

    The Whitby Bar and Restaurant

    3.9(192 reviews)
    1.2 miMidtown West
    $$$

    Wow, such a treat to experience!…read more We were welcomed a bit earlier than anticipated than our arrival time and was a nice gesture. I've never been to a formal tea before so was a super nice treat for me. Started with a glass of champagne and followed by great recommendations for tea (which is not my jam) and was a perfect pairing. We had the Spring Afternoon Tea which was an assortment of finger sandwiches, desserts and clotted cream and preserves. The staff and recommendations were remarkable and if ever in the area would love to come back and share the experience with family and friends!

    Tea? Here? Think again.... After much thought, I booked…read moreafternoon tea at The Whitby Hotel to celebrate my niece's college graduation. It was supposed to be a memorable milestone, but it turned out to be a massive, incredibly disappointing letdown. The issues began the moment we arrived. The host stand claimed I hadn't booked afternoon tea and had only reserved a standard table in the hotel bar. This was completely false, and I had to pull out my phone to show them both my text and email confirmations. Rather than apologizing, they offered absolutely no accommodation for their mistake until I actively asked for it. Their excuse? They claimed this "has happened before" with their reservation platform--an embarrassing admission for a luxury establishment. Next, they told us they were entirely out of tea sandwiches. I had to ask them to double-check. When the host returned, they magically found the sandwiches but claimed the tea room was completely full. We were instead shoved into a cramped bar corner right next to the service door, the cashier stand, and the station where the bar staff collected all the dirty dishes. To add insult to injury, when I walked past the actual tea room an hour later, it was two-thirds empty. The service itself was nonexistent. Our tea was abruptly plopped onto the table by a bar staffer who didn't say a single word and left. Thirty minutes later, the sandwiches were plopped down in the exact same dismissive manner, without any explanation of what was being served. I eventually had to ask the hostess for information, and she retrieved a tea room staff member to explain the menu. After that brief interaction, we received absolutely no other service except for water. To top it all off, management clearly does not care that our experience was so bad. The manager kept using the dismissive, canned phrase: "I'm sorry that your experience wasn't what you expected." I had to correct him more than once--this wasn't a matter of unmet "expectations," it was a matter of not getting what I paid for. I paid $433.00 for a premium afternoon tea experience and received bottom-tier service in a noisy dish-clearing corner. If The Whitby Hotel cannot handle basic hospitality, reservation logistics, or genuine customer service, they shouldn't offer afternoon tea at all. Avoid this place if you are looking to celebrate a special milestone.

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    The Whitby Bar and Restaurant - View of the tea room/atrium. Excellent and interesting decor.

    View of the tea room/atrium. Excellent and interesting decor.

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    Quality Bistro

    Quality Bistro

    4.2(602 reviews)
    1.1 miMidtown West
    $$$
    Outdoor seating
    Full bar

    This spot is alllll about the shareable items…read more We visited for Mother's Day brunch and the restaurant was packed! However, we were greeted warmly and a server was with us very quickly. They did however seat us at a table that was directly in the way of a lot of movement through the restaurant. Many waiters found themselves squeezing between our table and another to attend to other tables. Some were carrying very heavy looking trays. Beyond that, we had a blast. We ordered the butter service, which was super fun! The waiters make a whole show of it, seasoning the butter at the table, talking it up a bit, and then allowing us to go to town. The added shallots on top bring an extra hit of umami. The chorizo spread was a little grainy for me, but others at the table were going for seconds and thirds. I especially enjoyed the marinated leeks and the eggplant dip it was also served with. Our entrees were a little underwhelming. We ordered the lobster frites and the french onion soup burger. The burger wasn't overtly French oniony. It was just a solidly good burger. The lobster was delicious, but not anything I am continuing to think about. What I am still thinking about though, are the creme brulees! We ordered the corn creme brulee for a side. It was sweet and salty, with a great crack and chew to the top. I also loved the espresso creme brulee for dessert, which also had a nice light saltiness to it. We also got the spicy orange carrots which were totally delicious. In addition to the espresso creme brulee, we also ordered the lemon ice cream cake. It was bright and refreshing. The only downsides were the wait for the desserts. The wait was so long that our waiter insisted that they would be comped for our inconvenience. However, they were still on the bill at the end of the meal. He did remove them immediately when we pointed them out, though. And finally, coat check accidentally gave our Mother's Day bouquet of flowers to the wrong mom! We wound up with a much prettier bunch, but lost our balloon as part of the switch. Oh well! Next time, we'll definitely be ordering the brulees and I'll be damned if I leave without having their french onion soup!

    I am writing to share some constructive feedback regarding a recent dinner at Quality Bistro…read more Having been a loyal patron of Quality Meats and Quality Italian for many years, I was eager to experience your take on the French bistro concept. While there were highlights to the evening, several aspects of the experience did not meet the high standards I have come to associate with the Quality Branded family. First, I must address a significant comfort issue two weeks ago. Our group was seated in one of the large booths, and we found that the cushions were so soft that we sank down uncomfortably low. It was quite awkward to dine when several guests could barely see over the top of the table. For a restaurant of this caliber, guest ergonomics are essential, and I would strongly encourage looking into firmer seating support for those booths. Regarding the menu, we found the oysters to be a bit of a letdown for the $5 price point. The citrus toppings were so heavy-handed that they completely overwhelmed the natural flavor of the oyster. Additionally, as a long-time fan of Quality Meats, I found the steak to be lacking in both presentation and precise execution. I had hoped for a dish that mirrored the excellence of your sister properties, but this fell short of expectations. On a more positive note, your staff was incredibly friendly and attentive throughout the night. We also thoroughly enjoyed the bread and butter cart; the butter was truly lovely and stands up well against international varieties I have tried. Furthermore, your desserts are stunning and were the highlight of our meal. I share this because I truly enjoy your restaurant group and would love to see Quality Bistro refine these details to match the world-class experience of your other locations and competitive locations in the neighborhood. I look forward to returning in the future to see how the space evolves.

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    Quality Bistro
    Quality Bistro
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