Came here on a colleague's recommendation to meet up with friends that were visiting from out of town. I put in a reservation, which didn't feel like was necessary at the time as the place was somewhat empty for a Friday evening, but by the time we left, it was packed. We were seated right next to the DJ booth, which was unexpected. For a party of five, we ordered a variety of dishes since it was done tapas style. I don't think anything missed. Some of the highlights included Eggplant Melanzana, Juicy Lamb Kebab, and Branzino (they call it something else that takes just as long to type what I'm typing out right now). Can't forget the drinks! I was on a mezcal binge so I tried their Kick Me, but I liked the Carajillo a lot better. Overall, it's a great vibe and fantastic spot to have dinner before going out clubbing. Apparently this spot also turns into a nightclub? So you could just stick around for that! read more

How can you not like Port Sa'id? From the moment we walked in, I knew I liked this spot. High ceilings. Beautiful decor. Seriously impressive DJ booth. Gorgeous open kitchen lining one side of the restaurant. The layout (and the Israeli-inspired menu) remind me of Zahav in Philly, and I mean that as very high praise. Speaking of the menu, it's awesome. I don't mean that the food is awesome, even though it is. I mean the menu itself is fun. Conversational, even. We ordered a few dips, but also (and I quote): Prime Rib the way GOD intended And if I'm not wrong, it's the best branzino I've ever eaten. The roasted one. EGGPLANT MELANZANA. We were always going to order the prime rib (although it was more like a perfectly cooked, amazing steak than what I think of as prime rib) and the branzino, and we had to get the eggplant because it was in all caps and if people are shouting about eggplant you get it. Fun fact: melanzana autocorrects to melanoma, but it's much tastier. Anyway, our meal lived up to my initial impressions, and that was before we finished with the very tasty basque cheesecake (they take it to the edge). An excellent spot. read more

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Booked a bar seat. Fun watching the food being prepared. Everything was wonderful! Service, food, drinks, atmosphere. All on point. Every dish was amazing. Got a couple of other things but forgot to take photos. read more

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I really enjoyed this style of dining. They offer a few styles of cooking, and they're happy to explain the differences to you. I chose a sea bass. Mine was Egyptian style grilled and lightly breaded topped with a spicy sauce. Wow, I don't think I can describe how satisfying it was. Got a few sides as well but honestly they paled in comparison to the fish entree. The sides were a little lackadaisically prepared. Fries were excessively crispy and lacking potato, the beet salad was refreshing but a little sad. But I'd definitely come back for more fish! read more

The food and drinks here were really good! Everything tasted super fresh and had a high level of craft. I came here with a huge group of friends to celebrate one of our friends graduation (17 people) and so we had a prefixe menu that served both vegetarians and non vegetarians. I didn't take any pictures of the food unfortunately. Service was attentive but I wish the music wasn't so loud. All of us were complaining about how loud it was that you basically had to shout the entire time. They also have a really cool listening bar hidden near the bathrooms so we checked that out as well read more

The food was all really flavorful and of high quality. The price also ended up much lower than I would've expected. Four spicy instruments - three chili based dips, and one creamy one with a whole chili. Each one was full of different seasonings and herbs in addition to the heat. This was served with some challah, which was perfectly fluffy. Hummus - insanely creamy. Served with delicious crusty sourdough. Bread salad - my favorite dish of the night. The bread cubes were super crunchy, there was a wide variety of vegetable and herb toppings, and the dressing was light and summery. Batata - the sweet potatoes were cooked to a buttery soft consistency, and the sour cream on the side made for a great accompaniment. Eggplant - roasted soft in a rich tomato sauce, with some slightly funky cheeses on top. This was a good contrast against the other lighter and brighter dishes. Beetroot Carpaccio - probably the only miss of the night. The beetroot was cooked through and served cold with some horseradish on top. Not bad, just not very stand-out. My friends also ordered the lamb kebab, which I didn't try. They thought it was alright. The whole bill came to just $150 with tax and tip. This was totally worth it for the large variety of dishes, most being really well executed. read more

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Fun place with music at heart. We came at 6pm so it wasnt too much like a party vibe. Fav dish - Lubina Chrime Branzino, it was on fire. It was swimming in a tomato bath, so good! Didn't want to try the Bread Salad that everyone already tried so we ordered the Caesar Salad (everyone around us seems to have the same thought) it was okay nothing special. 4 Spice Instrument - I wish the yogurt is hummus, it was okay. Asparagus - fine, roasted in parchment paper. Prime Rib ... unfortunately it's more like Rib-Eye? It is. Chicken Liver - it was good but its just too much liver for it to be an entree, feel like it would be better be an appetizer. But we enjoyed, it was fun and delicious, we will come back to try more. read more

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Great atmosphere with live DJ playing old records. Cocktails were great and very Japanese alcohol inspired. The service was great and on point. Regularly checking in and food came in quick. We order the branzino which was a whole fish and didn't have a chance to take a pic before they fillet it. Best branzino I ever had. The hummus was smooth and full of flavor. Mix between the 4 spicy ingredients and the hummus and the flavors are phenomenal! Great meeting place with friends and family read more

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This restaurant is huge, with an interesting interior, but extremely noisy. You literally have to shout to hold a conversation. The eggplant was absolutely heavenly. I don't know how they prepared it but it was soft, melting in the mouth. So flavorful. Incredible. I was very happy with this choice & calamari was fresh, well prepared, and tasty. The menu is on the limited side but the food is special. read more

Port Sa'id - Eggplant dish - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

The ambiance was immaculate, but the food was just average. When I first walked in, it was very lively with a DJ playing music that is not overbearing loud, and the whole place was very inviting. It's a great place to bond with friends or have a casual date night with because of the decoration and vibes. Pictures don't do it justics. However, the food was quite lacking. We got the four spicy instruments dip but it was not equally split. It was tasty and I enjoyed the variety. We got the burning potato which was quite mushy and had no extra flavor, got the ribeye steak? which were thinly sliced and were a bit too salty yet did not have depth. This would have worked better as chunks, not slices. The dessert was also not great either. The basque cheesecake and apple crumble left more to be desired. read more

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My partner who has Israeli heritage did not like this spot, but I do! They change their menu often and have a wide variety of vegetarian and meat/fish based offerings. I got the melting spinach and bread salad (which is mainly a salad, just with croutons) and both were amazing! The bread salad is HUGE by the way. I could only finish less than half. The service is also always great and they mark up the menu for my food intolerances when I ask, without fuss. I also like their drinks and they have a solid wine list. read more

Port Sa'id - Bread salad and berry me - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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Dinner was amazing, the selection was fantastic, and the vibes were incredible! The music didn't let us sit down for long! The staff was also helpful with adjusting our reservation as needed which we really appreciated. read more

Port Sa'id - Fish - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Had a delicious dinner at this Mediterranean restaurant! The atmosphere was dark but cozy and I loved the eclectic decor. And the food was delicious - the hummus and chicken thighs were standouts but everything was so good! The service was a fast and I'll definitely be back to try other items on the menu! read more

I've been to port sa'id a couple times now and have really enjoyed it. The service is very helpful and food is paced well. Didn't get pictures of all the food, but our favorites from our most recent visit include the 4 Spicy Instruments, the Coq Au Vin, and the Branzino. Flavors were on point! Bonus points for the ever-changing menu and the DJ! read more

Port Sa'id - Coq au vin - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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We love this place! Wonderful veggies and fish, the most delicious and fresh salads, and a perfect plate of hummus with soft, freshly baked challah. Beautiful all around! read more

This is my new favorite restaurant in NYC since I tried it a month ago. The drinks are great, food is great, ambiance is great, cool dj... I wish I could come every day. I recommend the steak not frites, the hummus, the leeks, and the spinach and potatoes. read more

It is delicious specially for Brunch I had the french toast which was a real treat. You can try their lunch and dinner too read more

Port Sa'id - Delicious French Toast - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

I can safely say that this was one of the most unique experiences I've had at a restaurant in a while. I went with a large group and we were guided through the menu by the friendly waiter who gave us plenty of recommendations. Though, I was initially confused by the menu (which was in the comic sans font and written in a very quirky yet descriptive way), I ended up agreeing that it truly matched the vibe of the establishment. My table was sat right next to the DJ who was spinning records. The music was getting high praise from everyone and it really added to the experience. My only complaint is that the music (combined with the many loud voices) made it very hard to carry out a conversation sometimes. My top recs from the menu are: The beets with creme fraiche- so unique and refreshing Any cocktail made with the Toki Whiskey The Branzino- perfectly cooked and great to share & the Basque Cheesecake read more

Only in NYC can you enjoy the most incredible Israeli food with dimmed lights, DJ playing some bomb tunes all under a disco light while sipping one of my new favorite drinks: kick me. We had gone to a really nice place for dinner, but sadly it just wasn't it. We wanted a more laid back spot, with delicious food and drinks. We walked over to Port Sa'id without any reservations on a Saturday night and after doing a quick search, had NO idea what to expect. They only had seats at the bar but kindly squeezed us in right by the DJ. We had the best views in the house and were quickly welcomed by our server. Since we hadn't ever been here and weren't really sure what to order, our waiter immediately gave us recommendations. It's a place to order different dishes and share with the table. My table was a table for two but we ate like we were four lol. Our faces were STUFFED by the end of the night. Though it's loud, you can't really get much conversation in, we still communicated through our eating experience. Sharing food, sharing drinks, eating together, breaking bread. That's the experience. We absolutely enjoyed it and can't wait to be back. For the two of us, we ordered 4 different dishes from the vegetarian section and were absolutely blown away by the burekas (spinach and ricotta kind of pie) and the hummus. I've tried all kinds of hummus from all different ways and countries. This one was one of a kind and absolutely made with their SOUL. What a fun and delicious dining experience, absolutely obsessed and cannot wait to be back. The fun part is they're always tweaking and changing the menu along with the spinner keeping things interesting and fun. read more

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Literally cannot go wrong with anything here! Drinks are so good but be aware they are quite small. All the apps are good but the star is definitely the salad. It seems unassuming but it is the reason I keep coming back. Minute steak was good but the onions are what makes the dish! Pro tip: ask for extra challah and tahini on the side read more

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Big fan of this place that is quickly becoming a rotational fav. I've been coming here since they opened last year and have made it a point to enjoy many a midday lunch, plus after work drinks in their vinyl forward side bar, and now dinners. Everything is delicious. I will say BRING BACK THE SAC DE COQ! It's my favorite salad with rotisserie chicken and heard it's no more. Sad Alicia showed up on Thursday once I heard that. I loved it! But there are so many other great dishes, tho, the fish shawarma in its place doesn't hold a candle to it. Love the burnt potato, lamb kebab, hummus from the gods, and those cucumbers with the EVOO and sea salt flakes are the perfect to the dips. So many good choices! I love it here! The ambiance with the DJs is super fun too. One other critique, the wine pours in the super bulby glasses look like you're only getting a tasting size portion - not the best... But I'll be back. Also, bring back lunch! read more

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Such a vibe!!! First time visiting and not the last. We got to sit on their stage table, by the Dj! Music... chill and supported conversation. Later in the evening the lights dimmed and the music volume increased a bit which was also cool. The food was delicious! We had the bread salad, beets carpaccio, hummus, lamb kabob, NY Strip, and Israeli tiramisu...just to mention a few! Oh man is all I can say! lol. We were treated by a check in with the executive chef, Chef V! Vibe was very casual, not a dress up place at all . Very come as you are. Also a very chill listening bar attached, with delicious mock and cocktails. We will definitely be back! read more

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Must try spot in NYC! Immaculate vibes, service, cocktails, and food. Everything is super fresh and they update the menu daily based on the local produce available. My favorite dish were the mussels - SO PLUMP AND FLAVORFUL! Would absolutely return next time I'm in the area. read more

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What a lovely place! My first timing eating Israeli food and... I only came here because I follow a DJ that was scheduled to spin on Thursday. I looked up the reviews and was like ooooh! I need to take my husband here for the food AND the music. Our server was great. Can't recall his name. He had perfect timing. Just intuitive with when to approach. LOVED the hummus. and the fiery branzino. Spices were spot on and just enough salt. Husband loved the cheesecake as well. The DJ I followed actually wasn't in the main dining room although that DJ was great. On the way out, the husband and I peeped the cozy bar area near the entrance where the DJ I follow was spinning. The space was so cute, and it's another reason we will return. read more

Port Sa'id - Branzino - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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As we stumbled upon this gem of a restaurant we really didn't know what to expect. We were immediately greeted by the hustle and bustle of a busy, curated music in background, fun atmosphere restaurant. Not knowing what to order because it all looked great we started with appetizers.....tahini with challah, roasted cauliflower and a herbal bread salad. Huge portions and more than enough for all four of us. Roasted Bronzino fish and a lamb kabob.....we wanted to try the whole menus but could not eat another bite. Go with friends, enjoy the great service and even better food. read more

This was the first time I tried Israeli cuisine and I absolutely loved it!! My friend and I just walked in on a Saturday evening for early dinner and we got lucky to get in without reservations. This place offers small plates and has a lot of options to select from. We ordered 4 Spicy instruments (our fav. Dish!), charred beetroot carpaccio, hummus, and Avocado Bruschetta. Everything was so so good, I am still dreaming about it. My least favorite dish was the beetroot one only because the beetroot's sweetness was very overpowering. The Spicy Instruments was really spicy, but we just couldn't stop eating it. The hummus was very fresh. We noticed that Israeli cuisine does not have a lot of pita breads but rather they serve most dishes with sourdough bread (which was again very fresh!) We also ordered an espresso and Mint Tea along with our meal and it was just perfect. Port Sa'id is a place where the flavors of the Mediterranean live in harmony with rich sounds from around the world. Do not miss out their huge vinyl record collection. They have amazing DJs play almost every evening and they even update their menu to share the details of the DJ who will be playing that particular night. I think that's an amazing touch and I haven't seen a lot of places do that. I will recommend Port Sa'id 100% for their hospitality, food, good vibes, and good music! read more

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I was here with a large group back in mid October. & This place was a huge disappointment. I left 2 messages and I left my number and have been waiting for a call from mgmt for over a month. No one ever called. I would say that almost everything we had, in my opinion, was absolutely horrid. I mean disgusting. And I'll say there is a difference between minuscule portions and tapas. This was not the latter. Outrageous. Just look at the picture I took of the chicken dish I ordered. It's looks like a pile of boiled dog poo. And tasted about the same. I don't even see it on the menu anymore- I think they had the audacity to call it chicken Coq au Vin but it was nothing even close. It was a pile of boiled onions and slop with a 1/2 chicken BOILED in it. It was embarrassing. I can see why it's no longer on the menu when I went to check... the service was about as lazy as you can get. Mostly all teenagers and maybe early 20's kids just standing around acting cool talking and socializing, hanging out. Couple of the ladies were a little too underdressed in my opinion. No need for that much skin, I don't need to see that while I'm eating. That attire is appropriate for the beach not a dinner venue. It Was nearly impossible to order drinks or get water carafe refills. My complaints about the food- cold, bland over cooked, boiled chicken- fell on deaf ears. No manager ever showed up. We paid the exorbitant bill and left. The whole place oozes of "trying too hard". I don't see what the draw is. If the service was good and the food was just even ok I could understand the hype maybe... but it's bottom of the Manhattan barrel. And over priced. read more

Port Sa'id - This gross slop was the chicken Coq au Vin. - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Came with a large party for a birthday and did the prix fixe menu. The service was efficient, but not very attentive. The servers barely spoke to us the entire time and were hard to flag down. I'd say the food was good, however everything was covered in what seemed like sour cream or some type of cream based sauce. It was too much. And they brought out sooo much tahini and dips. Hummus was served very far into the meal but nothing to dip in it? So it was untouched because we weren't going to eat it with our forks. The dish that we all agreed was delicious was the lamb, but they barely gave enough for each person to have an ounce. It felt like they were trying to fill us up on tahini and bread salad then skimp on the meat portion. The quality of the food is certainly there, but a few aspects of the dining experience need revision. read more

Pros: Nice ambience, good DJ/live music, not overdone decor, fairly mature crowd on the weekend, small dog friendly, attentive wait staff, service was fast and efficient and as such good for larger groups, on the day of noticed quite a few 5+ people tables being served. Cons: Oddball location, very homogenous crowd, food was average at best. For an Israeli/Mediterranean place to not have pita/lafa/khabboos type bread (we were served white bread) is blasphemy imho. Also no olive oil anywhere to be found. So Port Sa'id promised much more than it delivered for me. I like Mediterranean or any ethnic establishment to be unapologetically themselves versus the watered down catering to Anglo Saxon tastes we often find these type of establishment finding themselves in this identity crisis. Ex. Make hummus more punchy, get the olive oil on the table, be generous, hit me in the face with that zaatar, make the food as in your face, vibrant and punchy as the people of the region it represents etc. There might still be hope. I'd look forward to going back with a large group but probably not 1:1 or in a date environment, certainly the food wouldn't be the draw brining me back. read more

Port Sa'id - Giant chicken schnitzel - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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Food 8/10 The bone marrow was really good. Pricing was solid for the amount of bone marrow we got. The asparagus was drenched in butter, so it was very flavorful, but a little too fatty for me. The lamp was a lot smaller than I thought, and the four spices bread dip was interesting, but it wasn't as spicy as I thought. Atmosphere 7/10 Very large interior. Bustling and very lively, even on a Tuesday night. There's a cool DJ set area and beautiful, very high ceilings too. Sitting at the bar was a little tight, but it was fine. Service 7/10 Good service, a little slow on taking away plates though. read more

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This was a beautifully adorned restaurant with long tables conducive to large parties. It definitely has a very boisterous vibe with what seemed like a stage with a somewhat live band/DJ? I may not be remembering correctly. The cocktail list was diverse and dare I say, not too expensive for Manhattan pricing? They were about 16 dollars a cocktail. We were a huge group so we had a set menu of small passed plates. It started with fresh bread ranging from sour dough to Challah with lots of yogurt based dips. THere was what we thought was hummus, but it was just tahini which was odd. But the other dips were great. We had two salads. We really enjoyed the one with fried bread, parsnips, red onions, and greens. Then we had a lot of different renditions of potatoes served with sides of yogurt based dips. For the meat portions, we had lamb kebabs and what looked like meat but it was cut into slices like you would have at hot pot but perfectly stir fried. We finished our meal with a tiramisu without lady fingers and what tasted like an apple crumble. Overall good place for a big party with a healthy appearing and fresh menu. You can't even see a menu online as they say their menu changes based on what is seasonal. read more

Damn. Not me coming here and wanting to call this place cool already?! Loves: + Yummy food. Personal faves are: lamb kebab ($21), rib eye steak ($23), bread salad ($18), and shushka pepper ricotta bruschetta ($14). + Good sized cocktail and wine list + Staff is so on it. Friendly, approachable, smart. + The vibes. You feel like you're in an NYC movie with all these cool fellow dining patrons in - space where the DJ spins vinyl + Incredibly spacious. Great for groups, dates, or solo diners at the long bar + The menu for donning some fun descriptions + Reusable tote bag before you leave? Oh my heart. While this place has only been open for a few months, they're doing extremely well. Thursdays to Sundays are busy and I recommend a resy, but if you can make weeknights work you will be able to walk-in. Thank you for an amazing dining experience, Port Said! :) read more

Port Sa'id - Lubina chrime ($39 branzino) - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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This place is an absolute PARTY when it gets late. Port Sa'id is an Israeli restaurant from Eyal Shani and if you've been to his restaurants, you sort of know what you're getting into. The menu is written humorously with jokes and quips but the food is fairly standard and simple. Expect lots of parsley and lemon. The favorite thing I ordered was probably the lubina chrome (served with a burning herb). What surprised us was when the servers started wheeling and dealing free shots for the various diners. The restaurant features a DJ spinning tunes and at one point, some diners elected to start dancing on their chairs. It's a fun spot. While I wouldn't recommend this spot if you're looking for some calm, I think this is a great choice before a night out. read more

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Port Sa'id is a very lively spot and fun atmosphere for dinner while also serving actual good food. It's great for groups - we saw several birthdays being celebrated. I would recommend for double dates or dinner with a group of friends. I would not however, recommend for a quiet date or dinner with parents. Order most of the menu. Enjoy. read more

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We were craving a visit for this place and we finally had a chance to give it a try on a Wednesday lunch time We walked in around 12 and the place was pretty empty - we ordered the hummus sa'id which was not great (a bit bland ) and the chicken liver which was exceptional . The lever dish arrived on a bed of green onion , potatos and tahini and was large and yummy - highly recommended Service was great and we can tell that the evenings in this place is probably a blast - they had a gigantic DJ stand ready to go! We will come back again to try more dishes ! read more

Port Sa'id - Hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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2nd time visiting. Love the food and the service is impeccable. We had a party of 6 this time to celebrate my daughter's 18th birthday. The branzino was phenomenal! read more

Nice vibey restaurant with a beautifully decorated interior in Tribeca. We were seated promptly for our reservation and the waitress was very nice. The major item we did not care for was how fast they served our dinner. The waitress took our order and immediately started bringing out dishes from the kitchen. We ordered a bread, two appetizers, and two entrees. Probably all came out within 10-15 minutes. No staging of the courses at all. On top of that, there were these hawking bus boys just consistently attempting to take plates away, even with food still on it. Ordered the following: 4 spicy instruments - excellent. You can mix breads to get sourdough or challah, but I really recommend the sourdough. The challah wasn't that great. Holland leeks - favorite thing we tried. Pretty small as it was just a single leek. Great flavor, texture Mackerel - salty on the skin side. Alone it would be a lot, but it balanced out the cold tomato sauce it was served with, which was pretty sweet Calamari - very good but nothing special. Definitely fresh Eggplant steak - did not care for this. Also was presented cold. Basically just a cold roasted eggplant with a hard boiled spiraled egg on the side. Sauce was strange. Would not recommend... unless maybe at brunch?? Overall decent but I think they need to work on pacing/service and balancing out menu items. Been to other locations within restaurant group which are better read more

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I've heard good things about this place and we were able to get a 5:30pm reservation on a Friday the day before. Food 10/10: Their focus is on fresh ingredients and I can say you definitely can tell! Everything tasted so fresh and nothing was greasy. The food was actually so good and my favorite dish was the shushka peppers with the bruschetta. The waitress recommended we get 6 plates for a table of three and really emphasized that the plates were small. We ordered 7 plates but we were ready to tap out at 5, so the portions were bigger than what we had expected. The must gets are the babka, hummus, and the shushka peppers! Vibes 6/10: The waitress was nice but we were really thrown off when she sat down at our table to explain the menu. When she sat down suddenly, we were really surprised and slightly uncomfortable. They also forgot to put in our last order so we were waiting for our last dish for a while. Overall I would come back for the food! read more

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Not sure I am 100% sold on this ultra-trendy place packed with Millennials. There definitely was a vibe between the DJ spinning, hustling servers, packed bar, crowded waiting area, open kitchen, crammed tables, etc. However, we could barely hear ourselves and have a proper conversation over the extremely loud music. My favorite part of the food was the presentation. I found it to be either too salty, too buttery, too bland or over kill with tahini. We were a table of three and ordered based off the servers suggestions. Hummus Gargarim (standard), Leeks (bland), Lima Beans (mush), Pencil Asparagus (butter bath), Minute Plate (spicy), Chrime Branzino (actually liked this dish but neither of my friends cared for it). We were hoping to try the eggplant but they were out of it. The dishes are served as they are finished not together as a meal. Service was good except we had to keep asking for serving utensils. Surprised to receive the bill with a 20% gratuity already added since we were only 3 people. However they consider that a large party. Reservations are a must and time slot is not guaranteed. We waited an extra 20 minutes or so past our time. There were other tables who had to wait longer. I would give the place a second try for their Jazz brunch as long as the music is at a reasonable level. read more

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TLDR: Go for the dips and the lamb. Might be one of the best lamb dishes Ive had in new york city. The meat was so tender, juicy and flavorful. The dish was so good that we ordered a second one after! The 3 dips with spice were quite flavorful as well and the bread was soft and fluffy. read more

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