This is a really nice spot in the West Village that has a classic feel to it. We were seated in the…read moreMain Dining Room upstairs for brunch on a Sunday. The service was pretty slow - it was over 30 minutes before we were able to order. Luckily the food was worth the wait though. The pancakes are a must order - they were nice and fluffy, topped with butter and syrup giving the perfect sweetness. The burger was cooked really well. I appreciated the fact that the fries were served on the side so they maintained their crispness without the burger juice seeping onto them. Overall, I would highly recommend this place, but not if you're in some kind of rush.

Stop by for Golden Hour in Wallace Room. Host and bartenders…read morewere very friendly, love that for a small cozy place. Cocktail HH was boozy and delicious. Artichoke Dip for $22 and Fish & Chip $22 more like regular meal pricing, not bad to snack on!

Walking into Lord's, my gf and I were feeling the weight of the world on our shoulders. Our friends…read morewere in town from LA, where they run 2 restaurants. The pressure of picking where to eat with restaurant operators was a new kind of feeling. It felt like game 7. My gf could tell I was crumbling when she said, "Pressure makes diamonds, but it also busts pipes. So in times like this you gotta ask yourself: Are you a diamond, or a pipe?" We picked Lord's, as I genuinely can't picture having a bad meal there. We opted for the Scotched Eggs, the Snap Pea Salad, the Crab Toast, 2 Burgers, and a Sticky Toffee Pancake. After trying everything, one of them looked up and said "there are legitimately no bad bites in here...I'm obsessed." A cocky smirk graced my face as I locked eyes with my gf. WE ARE DIAMONDS! They loved it so much they ended up ordering another round of the scotched eggs and sticky toffee pancake. I must shout out our server Lily W as well, as the white glove service in here made us look good. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

First time having British brunch and let me tell you, this place lives up to the hype…read more My friend recommended me to try this place out for brunch and it was just so good. The burger is really famous here but I come back for the Scottish eggs. It was so good - I wish they gave us more than two. Drinks were fun and the pancake - yum!!! The ambiance is very decorative and the service was ok. We ordered chips with the burger but they forgot it and never brought it out. The server apologized which is what we appreciated. We will come back and try the dinner menu for sure.

A Yelp search for 'Best Fish & Chips in NYC' brought me to Dame. After a long work week, nothing…read moresounded better than this comfort classic. I made a reservation for a Monday evening around 8pm. Even at this time, reservations were scarce. It's not a very large restaurant so I highly recommend making a reservation in advance. I ordered the Sourdough Bread & Butter, and the Squid & Scallion Skewers to start. The bread was crispy and tasty; a solid sourdough, but wasn't anything overly unique. The skewers were herbaceous and light. The green sauce was super flavorful - especially when dipped into by that sourdough. For my main I ordered the Fish & Chips (of course). Were they extremely good? YES. Were they the best Fish & Chips I've ever eaten? No, however this accolade belongs to an actual Chippy I ate at in the UK. As far as 'restaurant' Fish & Chips go however - these are the probably the best I've eaten. The fish was expertly fried and super crispy. The chips were thick cut and well-salted. My only complaint is there wasn't more of them. An extra handful of chips and you wouldn't see the bottom of the plate in photos - just sayin! For dessert I got the Sticky Toffee Pudding. Now this WAS the best Sticky Toffee Pudding I've ever had. Extremely flavorful. Extremely sweet. Would be perfect for two to share. As a solo diner, it was pushing my sweet tooth to eat the entire thing. But naturally, I did. The service was great. Super personable and attentive. I was seated at the counter overlooking the kitchen. Watching the chefs prepare every dish was fascinating and entertaining to watch. Definitely recommend this place!

A seafood centric restaurant? That's what Dame is. This has been on my list for ages and finally…read moresnagged a res to check it out. The resto itself is pretty tiny - probably why reservations are so hard to come by. As for the food, lots of seafood options. 1. The oysters were good albeit very rich 2. Sourdough was actually great especially with their cultured butter 3. Squid skewers were probably my fave. Perfectly cooked. That green sauce is herby springy and zingy. 4. Cucumber salad was pretty good. I liked the smoked mussels 5. Tuna was also good not much to say about it 6. Kedgeree was... just alright. I could have skipped this tbh. The rice had a bit of bite to it which I actually kinda liked. My friends thought it felt undercooked. It's basically just like rice soaked in a light curry 7. Sticky toffee / date pudding: I was excited for this since I've heard all about how Dame makes a banging one but this kinda fell short for me. The vanilla bean (sour) cream didn't really do it. Sour cream with a sweet dessert? I suppose it was to cut the sweetness but hmm... I've had much better sticky dates elsewhere Service was good. Overall a good restaurant especially if you love seafood. Probably not worth all the effort to get a res. But good nonetheless, would come back if it was a lot easier.

I know this restaurant is a New York institution and I will say I enjoyed some dishes more than…read moreothers. Was it life changing, no. But I definitely think it's worth checking out. There are a few dishes that consistently stay on the menu and for good reason: come for those. They are staples for a reason. Ambiance / Service: honestly not much to say about the ambiance. Not fancy, not divey, but has a casual cool laid back-ness to it. Intimate neighborhood vibe. Good for a date night or meeting a friend. Service was amazing. Food: they recommend 4-6 dishes for two people. I got 8 dishes for two people because I wanted to try a lot and it was most certainly too much food lol. Some dishes are seasonal and may no longer be on the menu. -Mackerel: comes with 3 pieces. This was just ok. Make sure to dip in the sauce otherwise a bit bland. Would maybe skip next time. -Cured Tuna: comes with bread. Very mild flavor, fresh. Just needed a hint of salt. -Beef Tartare: a menu staple. I am not a beef tartare person but I found this delicious. The crunchy sunchokes was chefs kiss. A must order. -Cucumber Salad: refreshing, tangy, and light. -Endive Salad: this is a staple. The description doesn't sound like much, but it was SO GOOD. I wish all salads tasted like this. So simple, yet so delicious. Must order. -Ricotta Dumplings: another staple for good reason. These will quite literally melt in your mouth. A must order. -Fried Arroz Negro: a fourth staple for a reason. This was addicting to eat. A must order. -Wagyu Steak: meat was cooked perfectly, super tender. If looking for a more hearty meaty dish, I recommend.

Estela was a solid experience, but surprisingly not super standout given its reputation. The…read morerestaurant is very lively, but it was also quite loud and crowded, so it felt a bit cramped while eating. The service was nice and attentive throughout the entire dinner. Overall, the food leaned very heavy and salty, so I needed my water refilled several times throughout the meal. The highlight dish for me was definitely the Endive salad, and the portion was generous. It had a nice balance of crunch, freshness, and richness all in one bite. While I'm not a big beef tartare person, this was a solid dish. It had bright, citrusy flavors and crunch from the sunchoke. Unfortunately, the Fried Arroz Negro was extremely oversalted, which made it difficult to fully enjoy.

So good. Had a great evening here. Food was excellent, service, ambiance. New favorite.read more

Was walking around and wanted something to eat for lunch. Found this place and boy was I glad. The…read morefood here is very good. The service is good. I will be back to try the dinner menu. Highly recommend.

I had a wonderful celebratory meal at Claud! As a French/European inspired restaurant, they served…read moreup some delicious dishes. Started off with the scallop skewers which were fresh, tender, and super well-seasoned especially with a bite of spice. I wish the portion was bigger so I could eat more! The chicories with dates was a nice and appetizing salad. The veggies were fresh and the dates added a contrasting sweetness to the savory, cheesy profile. The red shrimp was delectable! Each piece was very fresh, chewy, and doused in this aromatic chili, garlic-y oil/sauce. Be sure to get some bread to soak up the sauces from both this shrimp dish and from the scallop skewers. The chicken liver agnolotti lived up to the hype! The pasta was al dente and each bite bursted with strong umami flavors and creaminess from the chicken liver. For mains, the pork chop with smoked onion jus was perfect for an onion-lover like me. The pork chop was surprisingly tender and juicy. The onion sauce was addicting. The tilefish with clams and swiss chard was less impressive, but I still liked the combination of seafood, veggies, and the garlic sauce. I'm not a huge cake person but my partner enjoyed their famous (and large) chocolate cake. As a wine bar, they offered a wide selection of options. Staff members were very knowledgable/helpful with their pairing recommendations. I managed to grab reservations for bar seating on the weekend, but the restaurant does have regular table seating. Interested to check out their seasonal dishes in the future for another celebratory meal!

Not bad, but egregiously overpriced…read more The mille-feuille was a rich and flaky pastry filled with some tomato and salty Moses sleeper cheese. The tomato had the job of cutting through all the richness with bright acidity, but it was kind of difficult to get them in a bite with the pastry and the cheese. I also probably could've used more of it overall to avoid the dish feeling a bit one note. The cake was not too sweet, but honestly pretty unremarkable. At least it's genuinely large - easily shareable between two or three people (meaning I took home two extra servings). This came to a whopping $77 after tax and tip, and I didn't even get wine. I'd also describe this as a very light meal - if you were hungry, you'd need at least one more dish. I'd skip this one.

This place is a dream. We had dinner there Easter night. We walked in and the place was JUMPING!!…read moreJulio met us at the door and greeted us like old friends. The space is small-ish, but cozy and warm. There were big tables with families and friends. There were solo diners companionably sitting at the bar. There were romantic duos cozied up at small tables--all of this under dozens of twinkling lights and freshly colored paper lanterns. The best part of it all, though, was (happily!) the food. My two favorite dishes of the evening were the lasagna--I know that I will dream about that lasagna--it was the best that I have had outside of Italy--and the mascarpone gelato with pistachios, pomegranate, olive oil, and sea salt. The whole night was magical! I cannot wait to return!!

This place is special. Tucked away on E 2nd Street in the East Village, Chef Beatrice sources from…read morethe farmers market and it shows everything tastes alive and fresh. The meatballs are incredible. The pasta is homemade and the tagliolini is one of the best things I've had in this city. The Sunday lasagna 10 layers, bolognese, bechamel is worth planning your week around. The wine list is extensive and reasonably priced and the outdoor seating on a nice night is hard to beat. Just go.​​​

So deserving of their Michelin star! I came for a solo dinner and had one of my most memorable…read moremeals here. Got to sit by the kitchen counter and loved being able to watch the chefs prepare each dish while enjoying my meal. The service was exceptional. Several different servers, and even one of the chefs, presented each course and took the time to explain every dish in detail. They were all warm and engaging, and made the experience feel more personal. The food was incredible and portions were very generous in comparison to other tasting menus I've had. I walked in starving and left so full. Also tried their "use your melon" mocktail which was so refreshing and served as a good palate cleanser in between each course. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a special dining experience!

Michelin , new American, 7 courses. This season has more Mexican influences and honestly loved…read moreevery dish except for the two desserts. Way too sweet for my liking and just no. Seafood was done in a very refreshing way, bursting with flavors. Few items were quite inventive and it was my first time having jalepeno cornbread (didn't know cornbread can taste this good) and pho fat. The most creative "bread and butter". Would have been a 5/5 stars if it weren't for the two desserts.