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    Perrine

    4.0 (154 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:45 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Quiet
    Upscale
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Nancy C.

    Loved the food, ambience, and large restaurants you aren't bumping into other ppl not cramped. Beautiful hotel!!

    Erica S.

    Had an amazing experience at Perrine Restaurant in Manhattan! The service was TOP-NOTCH - our waiter went ABOVE AND BEYOND! Friendly and welcoming staff made us feel right at home. I did have a slight mix-up with the charcuterie board (didn't realize it didn't come with cheese and fruits), but the waiter was amazing and quickly hooked me up with a plate of one. They did charge for it, but honestly, I was so happy to get what I wanted to accompany the meat board. It made the experience that much better! They do have a $79 of 2 hour bottomless choice of Bellini, Mimosa or Bloody Mary, but I wasn't in the mood to drink. I was blown away by the beautiful European-style dining room - no wonder it's TikTok famous! Only bummer is it's mainly for catered parties, but they were cool with us taking pictures and videos in it and I heard they are always fine with people doing so :) Parking's a bit of a challenge (of course, it's Manhattan), but there's a parking garage right across the street. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!

    Ana S.

    We had lunch and it was delicious, lobster bisque, branzino with grill veggies and the Pierre hamburger. Dessert was glorious, a big pavlova, beautiful presentation. The waiters are fantastic, Luis and specially Jeffrey with his flamboyant personality we love him. Next time in NYC we'll be eating at Perrine.

    Tuna Tartare
    Angela P.

    Another restaurant week spot. Have you ever wondered what French food with an Indian touch would be like. Well this spot will answer your question. Not going to lie, I was first interested in this spot because of the beautiful decor, with the grand staircase and cloud ceilings. Unfortunately, we were not seated there for dinner. We were seated in the regular dining room, which was still pretty, but ... Not what I expected. The food was good but at this price point, it would be more of a one time thing. We ordered: Complimentary bread (I forgot to take a photo) Appetizer: Coronation Chicken Tuna Tartare Entree: The Pierre Burger Rogan Josh Brazino Dessert: Warm Chocolate Cake Creme Brule

    Hong Kim L.

    "Something fancy and impressive" was the request from my coworkers and global visitors of my workplace. Perrine was the right choice as it offered traditional French cuisine and satisfactory portions of classic European dishes. I could've gone with other signature New York fine dining establishments but this place has the visuals and food to match it. This restaurant shares its space with a hotel and an accessible stage room, perfect for holiday parties for huge companies. The food itself was fantastic and we came here on a typical weekday lunch time. Very packed but the service was great in catering to the lunch rush crowd. Most of the dishes I ate didn't make it to my camera so I'll describe each in detail. Lobster bisque soup had a great presentation where they showed the blend and poured it from a metallic boat, making sure the bits of lobster meat was nicely decorated on top of my soup bowl. Next was the Branzino because I love a good crisp cut of fish with the grilled skin and buttery meat underneath. It was seasoned well with herbs and garlic cream sauce. I did get the opportunity to take a picture of my strawberry meringue panna cotta. This was one of the best panna cottas I had because the meringue, custard, powdered sugar and fruits were toppled in the right order for the flavors to soak in well. I enjoy a good meringue and this was so much fun to take bit by bit whilst tasting. It was a victory decision for me choosing this place and even better introducing it to my coworkers. Even more now that we have a go-to restaurant when our other global coworkers visit.

    Jenny C.

    I went for my friends birthday as she wanted to celebrate her birthday somewhere upscale with a nice backdrop. There was another room you can reserve but I believe you need to pay 1200 to book, so we just decided to reserve the room after dinner to take photos. We ordered a few things, and all of them came out fine and not bad! We ordered shrimp cocktail, charceuterie board, spaghetti with tomato sauce, steak, escargots, fries and two different salads: Salade Frisée Aux Lardons & Salade Perrine. Amongst the 7 of us we paid around 150 each for all of this including the espresso martinis. I would say the steak and the salads are the only thing I would really come back for while the rest were sort of mid - the steak was cooked very well and pretty yummy and I enjoyed personally the escargots but it wasn't a table favorite. The cocktail shrimp was fresh but not anything to note back on and spaghetti was very very mid. I will say the charcuterie board came with pate that tasted very good and I enjoyed some of the jams and meats on there. The espresso martinis tasted quite funky however came with lots of alcohol so you're getting your 35 dollar hit of alcoholism at least. I think it's way too expensive for the quality you receive here. The free birthday cake they sent was really bad and dry and I ended up not enjoying the fact one of the waiters at the end poked fun at us after we decided to leave by saying xie xie since we're all Asian and the staff laughed about it but we're not all Chinese so I just found this to be inappropriate and rude.

    Natasha R.

    Beautiful location and with great ambiance. Came with my bestie to celebrate our bdays. The food and service was amazing. I had a Caesar salad and filet mignon. I also had the cheesecake for dessert. All amazing. The service was great; our server was very personable and made sure we were well taken care of. She was from DR like us making her extra relatable and She made sure we were taken care of during dinner. The bathroom is even beautiful. Took photos in the beautiful sky room and was not rushed. Will def return

    Rose I.

    Dined here so we could take pictures in the rotunda. Staff was very friendly, attentive, and hospitable. The menu was decent with several options for different diners. The food execution was safe and fine- not memorable and not bad at all. Maybe it was the low ceilings in the narrow dining space that made me want to rush out. This is a nice spot to dine in if you're in the area and need a break. I found the rotunda a nice warm (because it's indoors) respite as well from the midtown traffic.

    Mimosas
    Michael R.

    The service was very nice. The ambiance was spacious and calm. A very relaxing environment to enjoy Sunday brunch. There two hours of mimosas for $79 is perfect to accompany a slow brunch.

    Squid ink pasta
    Claire Y.

    The waiters are super duper nice and very helpful. He gave us multiple recommendations and my favorite is braised short ribs and the squid ink pasta. Food is absolutely delicious. They also have Black truffles that can be topped to any dishes. Dessert is apple pie with butter pecan ice cream. Highly recommended by our server and absolutely delicious. The pie crust just melts inside your mouth. Nice ambiance and perfect for date nights or any special occasions. Also make sure you take some pictures at the foyer, which is located in front of the bathrooms. Definitely a must try place in NYC!

    Paneer pasanda
    Matthew H.

    Came by with two friends on a Wed. We had reservations, but at the time the restaurant wasn't too busy - a handful of tables here and there with the overall elegantly quiet atmosphere. We decided to order a few dishes to share family-style. First, we had the crab imperial flatbread. The crab was very tasty and I liked the herbs that added a nice touch. However, I found the flatbread itself to be a bit bland (e.g. the crusts without crab on it in particular were not very tasty). We also had the striped bass which was quite nice. Fish was fresh and well cooked, and the complementary potato addition was a nice textural contrast. Finally, we had the paneer pasanda which was my favourite. I loved the tomato sauce (which I actually ended up using for some of the less-flavoured bites of the flatbread). The cheese itself was a bit hard texturally - difficult to cut but was OK to chew. The finger millet was not to my taste but I think was fine to pair with the paneer. Service was overall very attentive but I did think that the food took abnormally long to come, especially given the relatively small number of other customers at the time. Price point was about as expected, if not a bit lower, which was nice to see. Good experience overall but given the glut of fantastic restaurants in the city I'm not sure if I'm that keen on coming back soon. (Also, we didn't get bread and I didn't realise that that might have been a thing until seeing some of the other reviews here lol)

    Steak Au Poivre
    Walter W.

    A beautiful French restaurant right on 5th Ave. The staff is friendly and attentive. I had the French Onion Soup which was one of the best I ever had, the best part was it wasn't too salty. My entree was the Steak Au Poivre. Steak was cooked perfectly. Dessert was delicious as well. Will certainly look to go here again next time I'm having dinner in the. It's

    Chicken kebab - wow! So tender and the chutney was amazing!
    Amanda W.

    For such a beautiful venue inside the Pierre, I was expecting better. - there is no wine menu, only an extensive cocktail menu with 5 bottles of red wine options (hubby was expecting a larger list) - did not give us bread! Had to ask for it after we received our apps! - no sharing plates! We shared the dishes amongst three people and we used our small bread plates! However, being below expectations, the food was good. Ordered from restaurant week menu - saffron chicken kebab was delicious! The best dish, with an amazing chutney - tuna tartare, fresh and good flavor - branzino - was ok - beef short ribs - really wanted to like this, but was so dry and too sweet, had a heavy caramelized sauce over the ribs, tasted more of a beef jerky - cavatelli - this was good, pasta was Al dente and firm with a meat sauce - warm chocolate cake was good. The cake was so warm with a scoop of ice cream - olive oil cake, pass, note: there is no olive oil! Only "cooked" in olive oil Overall, really wanted to love this place but was below my expectations. Would absolutely come back for the chicken kebab! Others not so much.

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    Ask the Community - Perrine

    Is this a good place for drinks (not dinner)?

    They have good drinks but I feel like it's more of a place if you wanted dinner AND drinks. I'm not sure if they have a bar area but I'm sure they would seat you at a table and let you order rounds if that was your choice.

    Is there a dress code for dinner?

    There is definitely no dress code. Men wear shirts jeans sneakers. Ladies casual also. The place is beyond awesome but no requirement or need for suit and tie.

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    The Consulate - Midtown - Filet mignon

    The Consulate - Midtown

    4.1(195 reviews)
    0.3 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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    Consulate breakfast with scramble eggs instead of poached.

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    Tanner Smiths - Tuna Poke Tacos

    Tanner Smiths

    4.3(2.4k reviews)
    0.5 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(478 reviews)
    0.4 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 Modern

    The Modern

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    0.4 miMidtown West
    $$$$

    I've heard "Lunch at The Modern" so many times, one thing I was absolutely going to do during this…read moretrip to NYC was lunch at The Modern, and I'm so glad I did. Located at MoMA, The Modern is a 2 Michelin star restaurant hosting both fine dining, showcasing Chef Thomas Allan's cuisine, and a more casual dining experience in The Bar Room. The restaurant is gorgeous and has a giant glass wall overlooking MoMA's Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden, a lovely view. There is an abridged tasting menu of 3 courses, but we opted for the full chef's menu cause we didn't want to miss their signature "eggs on eggs on eggs" and after the supplemental charge, the price was close enough. - Hiramasa and sugar snap peas/crispy ham and cheese--simple and delicious, with the hiramasa being light and fresh and the ham and cheese providing a deeply savory contrast - Chilled lobster, shiso, and green radish--the lobster was cold and sweet but as a personal preference, I don't really enjoy bitter flavors and the slice of lemon under the radish threw it off a bit - Eggs on eggs on eggs--words cannot adequately describe the unctuousness of this dish, it's like eating rich, buttery velvet on a crispy, fluffy log of brioche. As a bonus, they bring you an extra toast to mop up all the tasty bits - Pumpkin seed sourdough and cultured butter--okay I totally didn't know this was meant to be eaten with the next dish so given total lack of self control in the face of pillowy fresh bread and perhaps the smoothest butter on the planet, I may or may not have eaten it all before the trout showed up... they were nice enough to give us more :') - Sea trout with clams and saffron shellfish broth--the fish was cooked to literal perfection and the clam and saffron sauce enhanced everything even more. This fights with the chicken dish for spot #2 in my favorites of this meal - Heritage chicken, provençal asparagus, vin jaune--this reminds me of the stuffed chicken from Per Se and was cooked just as well. The vin jaune sauce was slightly nutty with an incredibly rich flavor and also went well with the bread - Lamb saddle, romanesco, and lemon poached dates--for some reason I thought the chicken was the final savory course and I did not pace myself at all and was so full by this point. The lamb was tender and the date was a wonderful bite though - Wild strawberries and cacao--I can't remember what was all in this but I loved the little wild strawberries as they were like delicious strawberry gummies - Dark chocolate cremeux, meyer lemon, and espresso--delicious with interesting flavors, I haven't had many lemon, chocolate, and coffee combinations - Mignardises of raspberry, lemon coconut, cherry cheesecake--only one I tried was the cherry cheesecake bonbon but my husband ate 'em all so they must've been good lol The MVP of this meal was the melon lemonade mocktail, made with honeydew, jasmine, and pandan. Might be the most perfect drink for me ever made because it was melony with a subtle floral note from the pandan and jasmine, and only lightly sweet and tart, everything I love. Sooooo good! Service was pretty good up until we wanted to pay, and for some reason it became really difficult to find someone to close us out. We waited almost 20 minutes between the mignardises and finally being able to pay, even actively looking around trying to flag someone down. Despite The Modern not being the most innovative of meals, it's easily one of my all time favorites. I definitely prefer food that's executed well over food that's pushing boundaries, and may be back any time I'm in town.

    Hands down the best restaurant experience my wife and I have ever had…read more We wanted to treat ourselves for our anniversary, and I had recently watched their Bon Appétit behind-the-scenes video. Their entire operation seemed so incredibly focused, meticulous, and inspiring that we knew we had to try it. We started with the Iberico ham and the hiramasa tart, both incredible. Then came the chilled lobster, which was super fresh and refreshing, served with an amazing sauce that made me want to lick the plate clean. Every dish felt refined without being overly complicated. The service was extraordinary. You can immediately tell the front-of-house team is operating at an extremely high level and is aware of everything happening in the room at all times. At one point, my wife stepped away to use the restroom just as they were about to serve the first course. Without saying a word or making anything awkward, the staff simply looped around a couple of times until she returned. The moment she sat down, they resumed service seamlessly without missing a beat. That level of awareness and professionalism really stood out to us. Next came the rye bread, which was fresh and crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, paired with delicious butter. Then we had the sea bass with crab, which was phenomenal and one of my favorite dishes of the night. But the true star of the show for me was the lamb. My wife and I grill lamb racks often, and I genuinely had no idea this level of perfection existed. It was cooked flawlessly, and the sauce was absolutely incredible. If I was not in public, I probably would have been scraping the bone clean :) Big shoutout to one of the staff members, Stephanie, who completely made our night. We were telling her how excited we were to finally visit after watching the Bon Appétit video, and she casually asked if we wanted a tour of the kitchen after dinner. Honestly, I thought she was joking at first. Then she came back after dessert and reminded us. Even after paying the bill, I still thought maybe she was kidding, but then she walked over smiling and said, "Let's go." My wife and I were completely geeked out. Seeing the kitchen in person was surreal. It was exactly like the video: super meticulous, orders being called out and repeated in unison, everyone moving with total precision and purpose. You could see the Omega clock, the Michelin stars on the wall, and just the overall culture of excellence behind everything they do. We were honestly in awe. Thank you again, Stephanie. That experience meant so much to us. Every time we visit a fine dining restaurant for a special occasion, I always wonder whether it will truly live up to the hype. Some completely miss the mark. Some are very good. But none have delivered on every aspect the way The Modern did. This is officially our favorite restaurant in the world.

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    Quality Bistro

    Quality Bistro

    4.2(602 reviews)
    0.4 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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    Perrine - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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