I picked Chambers for my husband's birthday dinner primarily because of the exceptional wine…read moreprogram, but also because the food is supposed to be really good, too. It delivered on both fronts, but I really was blown away by the wine. The sheer quantity of available wines is really impressive, and the sommelier was able to recommend a rare wine that fit our interests (a fantastic, effervescent, creamy Txakoli that had lovely fruit and minerals). Later, I tried amazing ice cider. The food rundown: -Sesame pizza Bianca: complimentary bread! This was very good and quite sizable. The bottom is entirely encrusted with sesame. -Scallop crudo (rhubarb, shiso): very good and the plating was gorgeous. Meaty scallops with tangy and pungent flavors. -Snowdance chicken (spinach, sherry, thyme): Super tender, crispy-skinned chicken in a savory sherry sauce. -Sea bass (asparagus, hollandaise): I was surprised at how remarkably well this dish worked. The asparagus was so good with the rich, buttery sauce. Definitely a smaller portion, but the chicken was huge so it balanced out. -Potatoes with ramps: Yum. Served hashbrown-style and the ramps were added as little sauce dollops. I loved the space, and by that I mean the ambience and also the literal amount of space we had to ourselves. We got to stretch out in a roomy corner booth. The room featured a lot of exposed brick and grey and utilitarian ceilings, but it manages to be cozy all the same.

A new favorite! Joined the waitlist remotely through Opentable at 5:43 on a Saturday night and…read moreheaded downtown. Checked in with the host at 6:30 PM, and eventually got seated at the bar 7:40 PM. My boyfriend and I shared: + Scallops with rhubarb and shiso + cavatelli + Peekytoe crab toast + Passionfruit tart The complimentary sesame bread, the scallops and the dessert were the top highlights. Also loved the crab toast. Excellent wines as well. Will return with a reservation!

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.

We had an amazing meal at Smithereens and are not surprised it made the NYTimes list of best…read morerestaurants. The skewers were superb and we ordered them twice because of how much we loved them after finishing the first plate. The space itself is in the basement and can imagine it would be a great first date spot. I also thought the counter seating looked interesting and would be perfect for a solo or duo diner party. Their take on a martini was also fun.

Highly coveted table seating here which means it's time to make reservations at 10am two weeks in…read moreadvance! One of my friends have been dying to eat here and on busy times were turned away even for 1 person. When we sat down we did see on a Thursday night two walk in seatings at the bar. Even though we had a table the seats were very low and it is underground so you do feel like you're sort of eating in a chic industrial cave which is a cool vibe. All the dishes are almost seafood tapas style, they're known for fish. The prices are quite pricey for the size of the dishes and the waitress does warn you about the sizing and she was actually kind of spot on with the dishes so I recommend taking her word if you need to eat a regular amount. I also recommend taking her opinion highly into consideration as we discovered a dish we wouldn't have ordered normally! We ordered a few things from the anadame bread to the famous lobster roll, bluefin tuna, abalone skewers and the black cod. All were very delicious. The bread was absolutely FIRE it was so soft and the butter is seaweed but so light it added a perfect touch. The bluefin tuna was next and it was good but didn't wow me that much but it was a good share dish. We had the abalone skewers and this was the absolute gem that the waitress recommended us and I do think about these the next day as they were very tasty from how they cooked it and the partially cooked egg yolk was perfect spread on the abalone. Very inventive and I loved this one the most. The famous lobster roll was great! But it tasted like any great lobster roll from Maine! The flavors were slightly lighter and more fresh so I enjoyed it with the pickle. The black cod was great as well and I really wanted it since it had maitake mushrooms which I love! I highly recommend! Would I come here on a date? Definitely. The vibes are so good and perfect for being close to each other. In terms of sharing food with friends it is quite hard to share and almost feel like very small plates so I would actually get more than what I ordered amongst three people. We ordered these five dishes and two rounds of drinks (one wine and one cocktail) and it came out to around $300 total. It was a splurge but very tasteful kind of splurge. I definitely will be back for those abalone skewers but I definitely want to try what the waitress recommended us next time (rice, Neptune style buckwheat pancake and the fried whiting!)

Impromptu visit turned into a great experience ! Recommend reservations but we were lucky to have…read more2 seats at the bar available . Old Fashion was dangerously perfect. Scallop dish , cheeseburger and fries are highly recommended ! Great music playlist during our visit !

Managed to get a reservation for a Sunday evening and not surprisingly, the restaurant was packed…read morewhile we there. Started with the Parker House Rolls which were excellent and the Frog Legs Kiev were nicely prepared. For the main had the Cheeseburger with a side of Fries. Wouldn't say the burger was among the best that I've had but it was solid. The Black Forest Twist for dessert was a nice finish to the meal. Very lively (and loud) atmosphere and a lot packed into a relatively small space. Friendly service.

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.

Apparently this is a wine bar but I had the best mushrooms I've ever had in my life here???…read more The wine was fabulous too - we ordered the chilled Rhône (which I will be purchasing for my home right after this). Do not skip the Arroz la Plancha - omg. I don't like mushrooms usually, but I was with some friends and I was open to ordering it this time and I am so happy we did!!!! The pasta was also delicious and my friends really enjoyed how smooth the beef tongue was. We made a reservation online about 3 weeks before. I was seated right away when I arrived! Great spot for date night or to catch up with a group of friends!

I really want to gatekeep this place but I'm not going to because everyone deserves a fantastic,…read moredelicious meal here at Demo. Started off with the scallop crudo with super fresh and tender scallop pieces with a good ratio of citrus notes and salt. The lengua tonnata exceeded my expectations!! Not only were the lengua pieces super tender and well seasoned, the tonnata sauce which was blended with tuna and anchovies was very creamy, smooth, and addicting without being overly rich. Paired with the caper berries, it was like umami heaven!! I don't usually rave about salads but their radicchio salad is something that I would order every time! If you like a creamy salad with textural complexity, this is it!! Drenched in their tahini sauce, the veggies itself were fresh, crunchy, and well-seasoned. The addition of the crispy crumble pieces, herbs, and pickled fennel added lots of contrasts. The crab casino was good too, but I felt like the guanciale stole the spotlight away from the crab. The arroz la plancha was another highlight of the night! The mushroom aroma greets you immediately and the cheese crusts were consistently crispy. I loved how it was super cheesy without being too moist or sauce-y. Lastly, the fluke was cooked nicely with a savory brown butter sauce that was complemented by the sweet onion flavor profile. They are also a wine bar with a great selection of options. I got myself a grenache rose that was delicious and paired well with the later dishes. My partner's selection of two white wines were also very crisp. For two people, they typically recommend 2 apps, 2 medium plates, and 1 entry to share. Next time I definitely wanted to try the cabbage and the lobster au poivre! Staff were friendly and food came quickly with appropriate timing between dishes. There is a bar section in the front with more sit-down tables and a counter top area in the back. We had an amazing time and excited to come back!!

Zimmi's was everything Bufón should have been. Interestingly, both restaurants attract the same…read moreyoung demographic, but Zimmi's is about substance, and Bufón is about affect. The welcome at Zimmi's was warm, with smiles and a ready laugh. Haughtiness was not part of the equation. As is our wont, we sat at the bar and were immediately greeted warmly by Eliza, but this Eliza never met a Professor Higgins. However, she was helpful all evening and made our dinner even better. Marcos, an erudite and intellectual dude, was another server who added to our evening. I chose a country-style pork pâté to start; it was hearty and delicious. My lamb stew was surprisingly light, and I loved it. My spouse raved about her tomato salad and French coastal pesto pasta. Desserts and cocktails were great too. The wine list was a uniquely curated list. I enjoyed Zimmi's, a quintessential West Village dining boǐte. If you need a little romance in your life, Zimmi's is perfect.

We had a reservation and was seated at the bar for two. It was one of my friends favorite long time…read moredinner spots and I decided to give it a try. The bartender was really nice to us and gave us a good time! Although I feel like since we reserved a spot we should be at a table but I guess not! The ambiance is old school charm and super dark you can barely see each other so perfect for long dinner dates. We ordered the oysters and bread with butter to start, tagliatelle with ragout, the omelette as second and swordfish as our main dish. I think everything that came out in the beginning was great and pasta and omelette were the best. Swordfish left much to be desired. The bartender recommended the blueberry tarte as they have a rotating dessert menu and didn't have the rice pudding my friend really missed so we tried the tarte and it was okay. Not much to say about it other than it was kind of sour. I appreciate the thought though! Overall enjoyed my time and had a normal dinner on a weekday here. It's just slightly expensive for what I feel like it's worth.

I had friends visiting and had been wanting to try this place and managed to get us a reservation!…read moreIt was beautiful outside on the patio, the service was superb everyone is so friendly and very knowledgeable in wine. We did the tasting menu and it blew me out of the water. On my top memorable experiences in the city.

Loved, loved this place!…read more Our original plan was to go all out with the tasting menu but were unfortunately unable to all commit so we ended up choosing our favs to try instead. I loved every single dish we tried. The attention to detail with the taste profiles were top notch and the presentation was lovely as well. We started with the sourdough and sunflower bread service --- The bread was served perfectly warm with a nice crust and soft interior complemented with an assortment of spreads that were lovely. We also tried the potato gnocchi which were nice as well. For mains -- we went with the duck, cabbage, wagyu beef. All were perfectly prepared with lovely accompaniments that really sealed the deal on the dish. I always love a Michelin star experience without the Michelin star attitude. The vibe is very moody but chill with knowledgeable but chill staff. I overall enjoyed my visit and would be a regular if I lived in the area.