This spot is alllll about the shareable items. 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! read more

I am writing to share some constructive feedback regarding a recent dinner at Quality Bistro. 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. read more

This is definitely a busy restaurant during the lunch hour. Every seat was full. Exceptional service. The wait staff are all polite and helpful. Our server was very accommodating and made great recommendations. There was a bit of a hiccup with my meal. Plastic (I think) was left in my salad so it was sent back. Prior to noticing, I did taste the salmon which was well seasoned. Bread service is a must. Don't skip it read more

Quality Bistro - Bread and butter service - French Near Me - New York, New York

The food is soooo good. Would recommend coming here in a heart beat and I for sure would visit again. Quality bistro has a French style menu. The ambience and decor is very inviting. The food is also incredibly fresh and flavorful. The Caesar salad was perfect. The French onion soup was cooked spectacularly as the cheese to bread to onion ratio was perfect. The broth of the soup was very flavorful as well read more

Quality Bistro - French onion soup, spicy Caesar salad, French fries - French Near Me - New York, New York

Average bistro. Came here with friends to get their famous butter service. It was good, but the staff kept trying to take away the encoutrements. They ended up taking away a full plate of ham when we weren't paying attention. Steaks were good but nothing life changing. Our biggest complaint is that we ordered a bottle of wine. Instead of keeping it by our table, they took it away. At one point our wine tasted different from our original glass. We had to ask if it was the correct wine and when they came back they told us yes and that the bottle was finished. It didn't seem right. I understand space is an issue here since they jam pack any available space with a table. But there was enough room on our table to keep the wine. Our favorite part of the meal was dessert. Don't sleep on their sorbet. It was really refreshing. read more

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Came here for a company holiday dinner and overall the food was pretty decent. We were constraint to a prix fixe menu that was chosen ahead of time due to our large party, so the options were unfortunately slim for us. But can't really complain since it's on the company. After we all placed our orders, the server then came over with a cart for the Butter Service Garni. Definitely never had butter service like this before and it was probably the freshest butter I'll ever have in my life. For sides, the Jumbo Asparagus and Bistro Frites were ordered. Asparagus was essentially our greens dish, which was decent. The fries were very addicting. For appetizer, I started off with their French Onion Soup, which was delicious. I felt like I could have been satisfied with just this alone. For entree, I ordered the Pork Porterhouse, which had a roasted pineapple sauce on it for enhanced flavor. I found the pork to be dry, so the sauce was necessary. For dessert, I ordered the Espresso Creme Brulee, which was also great. They serve it in a cup as if you ordered an espresso shot after your meal, but in a dessert form. I also got to try the Green Apple Tart Tatin Sundae, which I have to say I enjoyed a lot more, especially if you'e able to get a spoon with both the french vanilla ice cream and the green apple sorbet. Overall a pretty good experience. Some of the courses had a wow factor while other did not meet expectation. Would not mind coming back again if the opportunity presented itself. Hopefully I can order from the full menu then. read more

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Celebrated new year eve here this year. It was my 2nd time here. Extremely cute decor of each room, except the room closed to the back they took us initially. Crowds were elegant and cute, but the back room was full of tourists/ loud families( maybe because it was a new year eve in midtown) Our server was able to get us to other room, because it was Too cold and loud. - Raw dishes were OK, not amazing. But their scallops and branzino were so good! Must order - Dessert trios fromagos was always the best ! Instagrammable - Not a fan of their cocktails. - Free champagnes for count down. Good for date night and celebration, good service but not your fine dinning service. read more

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We had THE BEST time here! Highly recommend! We had arrived a little on the earlier side for our reservation and the table wasn't ready yet so we went to the bar and a had a few drinks. They were very refreshing. There is a lot to look at with all the color and decorations and I really loved it. Now, unfortunately our our table continued to not be ready however, they apologized profusely and comped us some champagne! I understand when there is a table that is taking their time and it's not reeeeally their fault as they do not want to be rude. It was my birthday so when we finally were lead to our table, they gave me a card which I thought was such a nice touch. We were treated VERY well and the food, drinks and dessert were absolutely delicious. The service was incredible. The butter service was AWESOME! Honestly, I can't say enough good things about this place because we really just had the best time and dining experience. read more

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Came here for post marathon dinner and they were so kinds and gave us free wine! Able to make last minute reservation for 10 people read more

Quality Bistro - Moose - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Dined at Quality Bistro on Thanksgiving. My wife went with non-traditional French fare, while I enjoyed a traditional turkey dinner. My wife boasted the French Onion Soup was the best she'd ever had, and the scallops, served in a rich creamy sauce, were delicious. My turkey dinner was very tasty, as was the stuffing and potatoes purée. Only complaint was that there was too little potatoes and that they were buried below both the meat and stuffing. The restaurant itself is magnificent, but it would have been nice to see some Christmas decorations during the holiday. Service was polite and attentive. Only issue was we waited more than 20 minutes to be seated even though we had reservations. I wonder if they would hold my table had I been so late. This is the seventh Quality Branded restaurant we've dined at and we continue to be impressed. Others include Smith & Wolinskey, Bad Roman, Twin Tails, Quality Meats, Quality Italian, Quality Eats. Recommend them all. read more

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I came here with a business partner for an after work dinner on Thursday. We were promptly seated at the smallest most tiny crunched table between two parties when we asked for a larger table. The wait staff kept bugging us to order every 5 minutes and rushed us. It felt very transactional. We ordered still water, four cocktails, a kale salad, french onion soup, and for the mains papardelle and cacio e Pepe pasta. The pasta came out cold and wasn't seasoned enough. The truffles didn't have any taste or flavor. Bland. Honestly for the price and ambience I feel like there are so many other cute places in NYC to frequent. The dessert was fabulous though! read more

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I loved the energy of this place and the indoor bar area which offers delicious cocktails. While the bar can get very crowded (biz people, locals, tourists), it's good people watching but you need to be patient bc the space can get testy. The food is pretty good as is the service. It's a good vibe yet a bit rushed. Worthwhile the visit to the bar and wouldn't necessarily come with a family. read more

Quality Bistro - Beautiful cocktails ... just need to beat the crowds - French Near Me - New York, New York

We came here on a whim looking for a dinner spot! We made reservations for 7pm but then upon arrival, we were told it would be another 30+ minutes before we got seated. We ended up just sitting at the bar and ordering instead. It was packed for a Tuesday! We got a couple of appetizers to share - steak tartare and miso eggplant. The eggplant was a highlight. The steak frites were ok - fries were good and meat was cooked to a perfect medium rare but it was bigger than I usually prefer! The highlight of the dinner was definitely the dessert - the salted caramel gateau was delicious! read more

Quality Bistro - Salted caramel gateau - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Went here on a whim and sat at the bar (would highly recommend a reservation bc it was packed in there) Nonetheless, then menu have a variety of options from drinks to meal choices. A little something for everyone. Drink (not pictured) EL DIABLO was delicious! Not like something I've had before 10/10 recommend. The caviar sliders 7/10 - it was underwhelming merely bc there wasn't enough caviar to taste but the "mayo" was delicious. Strip Steak Frites 9/10 - The fries delicious, I'm dreaming about them today lol The steak I asked for medium and it was a TRUE medium so be mindful. The cut of steak was thicker than I expected and a little fatter than I would've liked. Overall it was good and would recommend despite those things. Overall 10/10 experience and would totally recommend!! read more

Quality Bistro - Strip Steak Frites - French Near Me - New York, New York

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What a lovely gem! Came here for a Sunday family dinner. Service was incredible. Our server Ciro was THE BEST! Even got some goodies on the house! Loved the caviar slider and such a great price for what you get. The French onion soup was the best I've ever had - thanks fellow yelpers for the recommendation! Had the Dover sole and it was delicate and delicious. Everything was fresh and the flavors were on point. This place has changed my view on French food. Have never been a fan because most French food is overly fatty and buttery. This was everything but! Floating island was an incredibly delicious treat to end a fabulous meal. Oh one last thing. The orange peel with my Americano was the icing on the cake. Thank you again to our beyond fabulous and patient server, Ciro. read more

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Came here for the bread plate - stayed for the chocolate mousse ! Wow ! This bread platter is Luscious butter sprinkled with sea salt, shallots, and red pepper flakes and black pepper. Comes with toasted bread, French pickles, fresh radishes, a chorizo spread and eggplant spread. Enjoyed a tasty bib lettuce and avocado salad. Was pleasantly surprised it came with fresh grapefruit. It was light and a perfect amount. Also ordered the steak frites Chocolate mousse for an ending. Super Rich and delish ! Front hosts were so welcoming and bubbly. Waiter was nice and explained questions we had about the menu. Highly recommend ! Saw this place on instagram for the butter platter. Lived up to its expectations! read more

Quality Bistro - French Near Me - New York, New York

Quality Bistro has some real highlights and a few misses. The service is outstanding, some of the best we have had in the city. The caviar slider is amazing and the Floating Island dessert is out of this world. The soups are very good and the crudos are pretty solid as well. The white asparagus and the salads were just okay and not very memorable. The bread board looks tempting but I would skip it since I have seen too many people regret ordering it. Overall a great spot with wonderful service and some standout dishes. Choose carefully and you will have an excellent meal. read more

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Came here last night for my besties birthday dinner, and the food was phenomenal! The hostess and coat check are very efficient, and our food came out super quick. Service was nothing special, however, they did bring out a complimentary birthday dessert. For being right in Times Square on NYE, it was an excellent experience! read more

Took my visiting mother the day after Christmas for a special lunch and we were not disappointed. I am a huge fan of the Quality brand. These people know what they're doing. We had the scallops, salmon, Brussel sprouts, and the "to die for" sweet corn creme brûlée. The food was expertly prepared and tasted wonderful. Our server seemed a little overwhelmed at times but managed to still provide great service. It's a beautiful space and we got a kick out of the sticks of butter and baguette ornaments on the tree. read more

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Loved the ambiance. The restaurant was very busy Saturday afternoon. Despite having a 1 pm reservation, we still had to wait, so they did offer complimentary champagne. Some food items were worth the price, others not so much (e.g., the lobster salad). We went for a birthday celebration and the chocolate moose was complimentary. Will return! read more

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The food was OK, that's why I gave it a star. Otherwise, it would be 0 stars based on my experience with the service. Although the restaurant came highly recommended, it was one of my worst dining experiences in NYC! I walked in and sat at the bar first, and the bartender did not speak one word to me for about 10 minutes. I then went up to the hostess and asked to be seated at the high top I booked. The hostess seated me near the loudest crowd while there were other quieter tables available where no one sat the entire time I was there. The crowd kept coming to my table to take chairs for their group. The waitress I had was very rude and intimidating. Her name was Dina T. according to my check. She was telling me what to not order since I was a party of one. She rushed me to get my order in and told me I had 2 minutes until she came back. She had an attitude about my request to split the check into food on one vs. alcohol on another. She basically could not get me to leave any sooner. I had a soup, an app, and a glass of wine... and was out of there ASAP. I wish this experience never happened and I could undo everything...could have taken my money and dined somewhere else where my business was actually wanted. SO MANY good restaurants in NYC, and I wasted my time on this one. It was my first and last visit. I do not recommend it based on the preferential treatment they provide to customers. read more

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The location was perfect for us as it was just around the corner from our hotel. I chose it as It offered the butter service at the table which I thought was unique. My husband loves good bread and butter lol It is a great sharing plate with ham and other condiments. My husband had the Branzino and I had Steak Frites. Fish was perfect. We shared my fries as you do get a lot for one serving. My steak was a little over seasoned for my taste , a little too much peppercorn. But cooked perfectly medium rare. We shared a Creme Brûlée but it was their version with a strong coffee flavor with a creme on the top. Not for us but thats ok. Server gave us a complimentary chocolate mousse and cream to make up for it. The service was excellent all the way through. You have your server plus other guys in jackets who wander around and help get you drinks and water where needed. We checked our coats when we came in. When you pick them up they are warm to the touch which was great as it was so cold outside. The rest rooms are down two flights of stairs. Dimly lit and real hand towels to dry yourself with. We reserved a table for 5pm and were sat promptly. They do ask if you are seeing a show so they can serve you quickly and get you out on time. We fortunately were not in a rush so took our time and enjoyed the whole ambience of the restaurant. The tables are pretty close together and you can hear your neighbors talking but it didn't spoil our evening at all. By the time we left the restaurant was full and had quite a buzz! Don't let the name put you off. Beautiful restaurant inside and out. Definitely recommend. read more

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Let's start with the positives: Anna, the hostess, was outstanding. Our table wasn't ready when we arrived, but she kept us informed, was genuinely welcoming, and even offered complimentary champagne while we waited. The restaurant itself is beautiful--thoughtfully designed and visually impressive. The food was excellent across the board. The escargot, onion soup, and steak frites were all exceptional. The standout for me was the corn crème brûlée--familiar like creamed corn, but elevated into something unique and memorable. Not quite dessert, not exactly savory, but absolutely delicious. Now the downside: Our server, Luigi, delivered very poor service. He largely ignored our table, and when he did stop by, he was unfriendly and acted as though serving us was an inconvenience. I'm not sure what the issue was, but his attitude took away from an otherwise great evening. We shared our feedback with Anna on the way out, letting her know how much we enjoyed everything except the service at our table. We will definitely return--just not in Luigi's section. read more

Quality Bistro - Steak frites - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Genuinely loved it here. Felt like pre-covid New York: incredible and kind service, lively energy in the room, high quality food. Ha, I guess they got that right in their name. We shared a bunch of appetizers and absolutely loved the steak frites. We were celebrating my cousin's birthday and they sent us some extra desserts and made the meal feel so special. Really recommend Quality Bistro for a lovely meal and/or celebration! read more

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We came to Quality Bistro on a Saturday evening before our show, and it did not disappoint!!! From the aesthetic and wonderful and warm staff interactions, to the delicious food, this place was a win! It's worth noting that while this restaurant is high end, the prices were incredibly reasonable in comparison to other NY restaurants. Our server was ORAL, "like the toothpaste" :) and he was truly the best. He was charming as ever and offered amazing suggestions. I would go back and request him specifically! He even offered us two complimentary desserts and they were such a treat! YAYs- CAVIAR BUMP: $18/per and incredible. Came on a miniature lobster roll with micro greens and a generous helping of caviar, as well as a small coupe of champagne. So much fun! A MUST! YES YES YES, YAY!!! Escargot: absolutely delicious. I had hoped the bread would be a bit softer and easier to chew, but overall buttery and amazing. Yay. Perrier Jouet Salmon: the dish itself looked a little underwhelming, but the TASTE made all the difference! The skin was perfectly crispy, and the salmon cooked perfectly. The sauted leeks were a star of the show though and complimented the salmon wonderfully! YAY! Surf and Turf: I didn't get this plate, but it looked amazing and the meat was very tender. I will say the lobster portion left a bit to be desired, but still great! Nutella Opera Cake (a gift from Oral) : this was INCREDIBLE. And such a generous serving! The textures were wonderful and for those chocolate lovers it is a MUST. YAYYYY!!!! Lemon ice cream cake: I didn't try this one as I'm not much of a lemon fan, but my husband couldn't stop raving about it! Yay! Side Mashed potato: soooo good and buttery! Yay. NAYs- Baby kale salad- nothing to write home about. Next time I come, I will try a different salad and side! CANNOT WAIT TO RETURN, and show this place off to my friends! See you next time ORAL you're the best! read more

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Cream cheese service is such an absurd concept that we absolutely had to try it! And it did not disappoint. The cream cheese was delicious (and I barely even like cream cheese, so that's a big deal). And I loved all the toppings, like the beets, tomatoes, cucumbers, lox and white fish. We had a great time devouring the spread of goodies. Of course, we needed more everything baguette, and the server brought us more. For my main, I had the French burger. It was really good, and the side of fries was an enormous portion. The restaurant is very upscale and bougie. There were definitely some people that were dressed up really nicely. The decor in the dining room is beautiful and very elegant. Overall, this added to the lovely experience. I would recommend coming to brunch here. Next time, I want to try the butter service. read more

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Absolutely beautiful spot! The ambiance is stunning, the drinks are amazing, the service is outstanding, and the food is very good. This is a good place to bring a date, a visitor, or anyone you're trying to impress. The drinks were wonderful- especially the old fashioned au pouvoir and the dirty gin martini. The salmon crudo was just ok, but the scallops were delicious and the branzino was perfectly cooked. The Nutella cake and ice cream cake for dessert were both delicious. But the best part was the service- our server was friendly, gracious, helpful, and made our meal even better. read more

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A beautiful modern French restaurant, renowned for its butter service. All I can say is, it's the thing to come here for. Get it. Just get it. Amazing. Can be shared with 4 people easily. Top notch. An experience to try at least once. A great place for a girlfriend's brunch or a nice little date spot. read more

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We love all the Quality restaurants. This was our first time to try Bistro and it was good. Really good. We went for a business dinner and the atmosphere lends itself to conversation around the table. The Dining area was very bright and plenty of windows. The butter and bread service is worth the splurge if you have a large group. We didn't even get through half, with a group of 6. Steaks and fish were great as well as the cream Brulee corn. Drinks were also great around the table and we all agreed it was a do-over. read more

Quality Bistro - Bread and Butter service! - French Near Me - New York, New York

We stopped in for lunch without reservations on a Thursday and were able to get seated immediately. The restaurant is cute with lots of plants decorating the space. I got the Steak & Artichoke Salad and my husband got the French Onion Burger. Both the steak and the burger were a perfect medium rare. The steak on the salad had large flakes of salt on it which I liked and the artichokes were nice and briny. The fries accompanying the burger were perfectly cooked, not too crispy but not soggy. From our small sampling of the menu, we enjoyed our meal and would come back next time we are in town and try the other Quality restaurants. read more

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Normally wouldn't have come. French with no duck? No thanks. But they had it as a special so I I figured I'd give it a shot. Started with their whiskey a l'orange and French onion soup. Drink was recommended by the bartender over the old fashioned au poivre and I'm not so sure I agree with that decision. Not a huge fan of this. Tastes kind of like an orange throat lossage with whiskey. Not a good combo. The soup was amazing. Intended to skip the crouton due to the evil gluten, but I should have known myself better. Still, amazing. For the price point, it better have been. As for the duck, it wasn't the best I've ever had but for something they don't normally carry, it was pretty damn good. I can't really complain. The sauce on it was excellent though for the life of me I can't remember what it was. The restaurant is adorable with a nice outside patio to boot and not too far from Central Park, so a great place to come for dinner if you've spent your day in the area. The bar was a nice place to eat as well. Very intimate if you're not flying solo. read more

Chef's kiss, no notes. The service was on-point and seemed to anticipate our needs before we even said anything. I think we had 4 different people check on us over the course of our meal to make sure we had everything we needed and that it was to our liking. Top notch. The inside is really nice too, almost has a feel like you're dining outside. At a French bistro (that would make sense, right?) The food itself has us wanting to return and sample more of the menu. Everything we had was delicious and I highly recommend the caviar slider, French onion soup and steak frites. My wife, the pickiest of eaters and prefers her steak to be a hockey puck, said this was one of the best steaks she's ever had. Unfortunately we didn't have time for dessert but back to the staff, they knew we were catching a show so they made sure everything was served promptly and left us plenty of time to get to the theatre. Like I said, we plan to come back! read more

Quality Bistro - Steak Frites with an old fashioned for show. The steak was cooked PERFECTLY. - French Near Me - New York, New York

What a lovely restaurant! First of all I loved the decor. The theme was like this chic restaurant with exotic bird decor. I had some of the best escargot ever. The butter sauce was amazing. The meat from the shells also came out clean too. The Steak Frites and Filet Mignon were also very good too. Will definitely be coming back if in NYC again! read more

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Omg. This restaurant is superb. From the atmosphere to the food, everything was wonderful. It was my birthday dinner and the staff could not have been more attentive and friendly. It was one of the best dinners out I've had in a while. We split the escargot, the hanger steak, and sautéed mushrooms. All were delicious and more than enough for two people We ended the meal with the raspberry sorbet w/ pistachio cream. Probably the best sorbet I've ever eaten. The server told us that it's made in house. I will definitely go back. read more

Cuisine: 8 Service: 9 Decor: 9 Value: 8 Overall: 9 Recently, five of us visited this beautiful restaurant for my mom's birthday. She is a carb lover and especially bread, therefore, we had to come for their famous Butter Service. As you walk into this spacious multi-room restaurant that has very high ceilings, you will feel like you have traveled to Europe and dining in a high class environment. The nose level is held to a minimum with tables nicely spaced apart. After being seated, we decided on ordering the Butter Service, along with a few appetizers. They brought the Butter Service over right away, and wow, it did not disappoint. Was it perfect? No. Best bread and butter ever? No. However, the presentation and accompaniments were on another level. Surprisingly enough, my parents' favorite accompaniment was the chorizo sausage, while I personally loved the black eggplant paste and leeks. Honestly, they were all quite delicious and enhanced the overall experience of the Butter Service. For the starters, we got a French Onion Soup, Green Garlic Escargot, Steak Tartare Tartine, and the French Wedge. Everything was wonderful, especially the zesty steak tartare for me, with its tart that never lost any crispiness while we were eating everything else. I would be failing to review this restaurant properly without giving their exceptional service a nod. From the moment we stepped in, and throughout the meal, we felt taken care of from the entire staff. Knowing we were there to celebrate a birthday, there was a card for my mom when we arrived. Btw, we were too full from what we ordered to even look at entrees and desserts, yet a birthday cake ice cream sundae was brought out for my mom, along with their house made chocolate mousse. Both were excellent. Beyond having good food, it's attention to details and thoughtful gestures that leaves true impressions on customers. For this one, I look forward to more celebrations at Quality Bistro soon. read more

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Very nice environment with great food and satisfactory service. I liked it, but at this price point, I would have expected service to be a little more on point, especially considering they had so much staff on the floor. Walking into the restaurant, we were greeted by a really wonderful hostess. We saw a friend at the bar (which is stunning, by the way) so ran up for hugs and hellos and the hostess was very gracious in waiting for us to take us to our table. When she initially led us to the table right by the kitchen door, she also allowed us to get a table more central so five stars for her. Looking at the tables around us, we could see the food was amazing....the seafood tower was mind blowing and the fried chicken for two looked incredible. Our waiter came by and checked on us and allowed us plenty of time to decide on starters and main courses, as well as drinks. We started with the bread service, which seems kind of nuts at $38 but it was really delicious and I was filled up before we'd even made a dent in it. This is where the service touches began to not match up to the promise of the restaurant. With bread, there were a lot of crumbs and they were all just left on the table. Additionally, there were some greens on the bread tray and when that was cleared, some of the greens fell off and remained on the table the rest of the meal. Is this the end of the world? No, but it's nice to if you have a white linen tablecloth to not have food on it. Additionally, one of my companions ordered filet with pepper sauce. The sauce was made at tableside, which was nice, but when the server spooned the sauce onto the steak, he dribbled a lot on the table and no effort was made to clean it up so my friend had to use the napkin in her lap to clean it up so she wouldn't stick her arm in it. I had the strip steak frites and it was absolutely perfect. It seriously could serve two and after the filling up on bread, butter, cornichons etc, I could only eat part of it. It made for a great lunch the next day...even the fries were delicious the next day. Additionally, my husband ordered a side of mashed potatoes with his steak and they were very delicious. For dessert we had an espresso creme brulee. I just had a bite because I was too full and it seemed a little runny to me, but my husband liked it so can't complain. We also received a floating island which I really enjoyed. I want to complement the food runners and guys who fill up the water glasses because I had been feeling dehydrated all week and they kept my glass full. I've been a couple of places recently where nobody in the restaurant seems to notice when you've finished your drink or run out of water so I really appreciate it. Service was friendly and nice throughout but then getting the bill and paying took forever. After we asked for the check, our waiter walked by us four times...with the bill in his apron pocket...before putting it down. I watched him print it out and put it in the folio and put it in his pocket was watching it go back and forth without being put down was frustrating. For four of us, with bread appetizer, one bottle of wine (for our friends), two filets, two strip steaks, two sides and the espresso, the total was just under $600 with tip. That's about on par for midtown so I'm not complaining about the price, but I would have liked to have had a cleaner table without having to brush crumbs or absorb sauce myself. If that bit of service had been on point, this would be five stars. In any event, I do recommend Quality Bistro. It's a beautiful space, the service is nice (if incomplete) and the food is delicious. read more

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We ordered a bunch of appetizers and entrees to try. My branzino was nicely cooked, but it was a bit bland and bare with no carbs included. The side order of Brussels sprouts was tasty. My friends ordered a burger and steak and it was okay. Their fries were crispy. It's a beautifully decorated restaurant with ample seating. However, there is a huge cold draft if you sit in front, where the booths are. There were also a few service hiccups, such as dropping utensils and spilling stuff all over the table. I didn't feel like the food and service were on par with the prices they charged. It was $380+ for four people. Hopefully it was just a one-off experience. read more

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The bread and butter was the highlight of the day. It was delicious butter and the spread they give you matches so well with the bread and butter. I would come back for this. read more

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If you love butter, this is the place to go! I came with my family for my parents' birthdays and would highly recommend! For appetizers we ordered a salad, french onion soup, and their signature butter service. The French Onion soup was phenomenal. Perhaps the best I have had. The salad was fine, nothing special. I adore the butter service. It is so fun watching them make it! They give you a very generous amount of butter which they season to perfection! It comes with ham, leeks, fresh herbs, pickles, radishes, toasted bread, a black eggplant sauce, and a red almond dip. I liked the almond dip- it had a nice crunch, but the eggplant sauce just tasted like blended-up burnt food. Nonetheless, appetizers were amazing overall! For mains we ordered the Filet Mignon, Filet Bourguignon Pappardelle, Moroccan Fried Chicken, and the lamb. The fried chicken was a hidden gem on the menu! Crisp, bursting with flavor, and it comes with the softest warm crumpets (these went very well with the butter). The 3 sauces it came with were all good and complimented the chicken/crumpets nicely. I liked the hot-honey the best. Unfortunately, my dad had to send back the lamb because it was overcooked (he used to have a couple of his own restaurants and as a result perhaps has higher standards than others). They kindly offered to send out another, but he said he was quite full from the appetizers and ended up sharing the chicken. My filet mignon was good, not great. Parts were a tad tough. When I come back, I will be ordering the Filet Bourguignon Pappardelle. This was my favorite savory dish of the night (tied with the french onion soup). Dessert was incredible. The buttercream service was, again, so fun to watch! I liked the madelines and the espresso creme brûlée was a fun twist on your traditional vanilla. My favorite was the chocolate mousse. Rich, fudgey, and chocolatey. Perfect for people who dislike milk-chocolate; this mousse has a flavor complexity similar to that of dark or semi-sweet. Ambiance was nice. Dimly lit and well decorated. The bird art adds a fun pizazz. The sommelier was also very knowledgable and helpful when choosing wines. Service was top notch. The manager came out to talk to us, and the restaurant did more than enough to make up for the overcooked lamb. I would not be giving them 5 stars otherwise. I will definitely be returning to Quality Bistro! I have also heard fantastic things about their sister restaurants. I think I ate my bodyweight in butter from the butter service and the buttercream service. read more

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Loved eating at Quality Bistro. The ambiance is beautiful and chic - super Instagrammy. I'm pretty curious about the vibe on weekends because I expected some couples to be on an early date night but most of the people i saw on a weekday were an after-work crowd. Not pretentious at all. The service was great and our server was attentive and knowledgeable, and some of the people in my party talked to him about the other Quality -sister restaurants they've gone to. It was pretty cool to see he was knowledgable about those as well. He made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. I had the steak frites and bistro spritz, both of which I thoroughly enjoyed. For the appetizer we shared the butter service garni and the caviar slider. I never though a bread and spread appetizer could be fancy but it was...god I love carbs. It's kind of pricey but since it was a work event, I wasn't the one paying. =) I can't wait to return--especially if someone else is picking up the tab. I'm a pretty big theater nerd so I can definitely see myself coming back here before watching something at NYCC. read more