For a Michelin restaurant, I was pretty disappointed by 63 Clinton. The presentation of the food was beautiful, but the food itself was subpar. My favorites were probably the caviar roll and the ribeye. The uni supp in the breakfast taco did not even taste very fresh. Overall, there was a leafy/floral taste to most of the dishes that personally did not please my tastebuds. Many of the dishes were not satisfying to eat and left an odd taste in my mouth read more

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This popular new fine dining spot in the Lower East Side is already difficult to get a reservation. Was very excited to finally snag one off Resy. The restaurant itself is much larger than it appears and has a wood burning oven that smells amazing. We were unfortunately seated at the bar but there was no indication of that on the reservation. I wished we had a table instead. The service was great overall. The staff was friendly and attentive. The food was good with the supplement hand roll being my favorite. It was served table side which had an additional fun element. We also did the wine pairing which really worked well with the food. I do highly recommend both. I do have a few comments that would've boost my 4 to a 5. Most of the food was served luke warm to room temperature. The food needs to be hotter overall. Even the porridge was room temp which took it away from being soul warming. Flavor was all there, just needs to be hot. Also it appeared there was a waitstaff in training. She stood around a lot but could've at least helped in clearing our glasses in between tastings. Overall there's a lot of potential here and I wish the team the best. Worth checking out of you can get a reservation. read more

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TLDR: book it already. the space is beautiful, food is great, service is fun and friendly, and the vibes are immaculate. Looking through Yelp reviews before I got here, I was a tad concerned but I ended up having one of my favorite meals I've had in a while! Tasting menu was the only option and we added the caviar hand roll. Our favorites were the potato and crab soup, the breakfast taco, the scallop with green curry and shiso, and the hand roll - rarely do I think a supplement is worth it but this time I do and I loved it. I think the potato soup with peeky toe crab, terragon oil, potato crisps and whatever other magic in there was the star of my meal. I would come back just for that soup if I could. My least favorite part of the meal was the bread. It was supposed to be a combination of sourdough and milk bread so I was expecting light, airy, fluffy bread with maybe a milky, buttery flavor and a good crust, but it was the exact opposite; it was dense with a soft crust and reminiscent of a pretzel. I almost thought the meal could do without it. The tenderloin was also just okay compared to the rest of the meal. Definitely felt like we could get that else where and I was a little disappointed that we ended our savory courses with that only because everything prior was delicious. The dessert was a great and since it was my friends bday they even put a little candle in it for them. Cute. It was an orange-creamsicle baked Alaska. I liked the marshmallowy meringue and the flavor was quite nostalgic. Overall, such a great meal. The servers were so fun and made us feel like we were longtime friends. The tasting menu changes so I can't wait to come back and try something new - hopefully no more bread. read more

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This place was getting great reviews and had been on my list for a while so I definitely wanted to check it out! This place was started by CTBF and uchu alum so had high expectations. I was looking forward most to the breakfast taco and it did not disappoint. It was a great start to the meal and the flavor and textures went along very well. The tofu dish was great - so refreshing and light. The salmon and apple was an interesting combination but we enjoyed it. I actually liked the first few courses more than the main meat courses. Those were a bit heavier and slightly salty but the kitchen was able to incorporate our feedback and go less salty for the rest of the meal. The baked Alaska dessert with pink pineapple ice cream was a great way to top it all off! Super refreshing and tart/sweet at the same time. Service was great - we were able to have great conversations with our server, who actually served us at JUA a few months prior. We sat at the counter in front of the kitchen so it was really cool to be able to see them prepare the dishes right in front of us! Reservations were quite hard to get - we tried for 2 or 3 weeks before snagging one. I'd definitely try to check it out before reservations become even harder to get. The tasting menu was $92 when we went, which is a great deal. I wouldn't be surprised if they got a star this upcoming year! read more

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Restaurant's cancellation policy for diners: full menu price charge if cancellation is made after 5pm the day prior to the reservation. We had a 6pm reservation. Literally got a call when we were on subway going there that they had to cancel our reservation because something wasn't working. Thanks for this super last minute notification that ruined our special occasion. How about provide full menu price compensation for all the diners you had to cancel literally right before dinner on the same day?!?! read more

This is a new tasting menu spot where Speedy Romeo was, with a $92 7 course menu and the option to add a caviar handroll for $54. All we got to try from the 7 course menu was the Breakfast Taco due to a kitchen malfunction right before service, so that was extremely sad but the taco was amazing. read more

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At $92 for a 7 course tasting, Sixty Three Clinton has to be one of the best values for a Michelin starred restaurant in New York City. Service was excellent and the environment is relaxed and casual. We sat the chef's counter which offered a view of the kitchen, although we couldn't see as much as we would have liked due to the layout of the kitchen. Dishes were well paced and are very inventive (e.g. breakfast taco, nicoise salad, congee). Technically, everything was cooked well however my one major criticism is that several dishes were quite salty...and I'm someone who usually skew on the salty side. The breakfast taco, Japanese sweet potato and beef shoulder dishes I found particularly salty. Maybe just too much finishing salt? My favorite dishes of the night had better balance -- the congee with white and green asparagus, smoked morels and pickled ramps was wonderful. I also enjoyed the lobster and crab salad with cucumber foam. The baba rhum dessert was mixed -- I liked the toppings and flavor profile but the cake itself was quite dry. Overall, it was definitely worth a try and I appreciate the direction the chefs are taking -- I think by toning the saltiness down on a few dishes would go a long way. read more

TLDR: food 4.5/5; service 5/5; overall 5/5 and $92 for a seven course tasting menu that is unique, exciting, and delicious is an unbeatable deal. Had an excellent experience here on a Friday night at 7:30pm. We made reservations awhile in advance given all the hype around this restaurant and excellent reviews! The restaurant wasn't packed when we arrived for our dinner which we were surprised at, but as the night went on, it became more crowded and by the time we left, every seat in the restaurant was taken. SETTING: Really dim lighting, big open spaces, two separate rooms, not too loud that you can't hear each other, but definitely buzzy/trendy/fun. Perfect for date night or a small group dinner. Towards the end of the night, people were taking shots with the servers, we were getting free pours of wine, and it was super fun!! Great ambiance, almost like you're dining at a restaurant full of friends! FOOD: I personally loved the food here. The $92 tasting menu is a really good deal for the quality and quantity of food being served. Standouts for me were the tofu (never had anything like it but it was truly incredible, perfect silky texture, so flavorful); the hamachi crudo (excellent quality, pairs perfectly with the wasabi sauce); the squash (never had a vegetable taste so good!!); and the peach pie (perfectly crumbly, sweet, savory, great end to the meal). So basically, every dish of the 7 courses was delicious. SERVICE: What I really loved about the service is how passionate each server was about the food. It came through in every explanation and interaction we had with the staff. They are on top of their game, we never went long without someone stopping by or checking in. The knowledge that each server had about the dishes, the backgrounds of the food, the concept and what the chef is trying to do was super impressive!! Not to mention I had some of the best wine I've ever had here on the sommelier's recommendation. Service was superb. VERDICT: I highly recommend trying to get in here before reservations become impossible or they hike up the price after realizing what NEw Yorkers are willing to spend on food as good as this. read more

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My bf and I came here to celebrate our anniversary. We got the cavier hand-roll in addition to the prix-fixe menu and it's absolutely delicious. The chef came out with all the ingredients to make the handroll in front of us and he was quite generous about how much caviar was added in. Our favorite dish is crab soup. Its thick texture well mixed with fresh crab meat, the green coconut sauce is also a nice add on. However I feel I had a very similar taste of the dish somewhere before. The tofu dish is another highlight, the aged cured meat on the side was very tasty. Before I came here I got the impression that all the dishes would be very salty, but it definitely got improved by the time I dined with them. read more

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My 100th review goes to .... My review is a bit overdue although this is still a fairly new restaurant. Sixty Three Clinton tasting menu was great - I'm not much of a vegetable person but they made veggies taste like they're from another world (lol). I highly recommend it for a date night spot - the dimmed lighting and ambiance will give it that romantic vibe if that's what you're looking for. The biggest takeaway (and probably the reason I would be back to try their new menu) is their service. Tim was absolutely amazing and I also noted other servers being super friendly to other guests as well. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend!!! read more

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The food was delightful and delicious. But the SERVICE... it was the best service I've ever seen anywhere. The staff was thoughtful and attentive without ever feeling like they were hovering. We felt incredibly well treated on top of the excellent food and tasty cocktails. A very, very special experience. read more

This is probably the best value to quality ratio that you can find in NYC. For 7 courses, it only costs $92! Amazing tasting menu and SUCH a great value. The menu changes often so you can go for a completely new experience. We made a reservation via Resy a few weeks prior because this spot fills up fast! There's a couple seats at the kitchen counter that are highly coveted because the kitchen is an open layout so you can enjoy the meal while watching the food being cooked at the counter table, dinner and a show! Recommend grabbing one of these seats! Since it was my SO's birthday, we started out by getting complimentary champagnes. The quality of the champagne was great, such soft bubbles! The night then progressed with the 7-course tasting menu with the below items: Breakfast taco Bluefin tuna nicoise Agnolotti pasta Japanese Sweet Potato Coconut Squash Soup Berkshire pork short rib Baked Alaska My favorites: -Breakfast taco: this had smoked trout roe, it was the fanciest taco I've ever had. The trout roe was lightly smoked and had a pleasant mild flavor. Sometimes I find fish roe to be too fishy for me but this one was great! The tortilla was a thicker corn tortilla so it added a nice bite texture-wise -Agnolotti pasta: this pasta was like a burst in your mouth party experience. The pasta was so al dente, very chewy and then you bite into the warm cheese filling that just bursts with flavor!!!! -Baked Alaska: this dessert is epic. I've had baked Alaska many times but this is a baked Alaska with more bells and whistles. The ice cream was a mild strawberry ice cream which was complemented by a lemon cake base on the bottom. It was just the right amount of sweet to finish up the meal. The servers were so knowledgeable and attentive to our needs too! Really enjoyed this dining experience, we will definitely be back to celebrate another special occasion in the near future! For the video version, check out my IG: @alice.likes.food read more

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Amazing food and service! I love how detailed they are with their menu. The ambience of the restaurant is superb for date night. read more

Sixty Three Clinton - Off tasting menu - New American Near Me - New York, New York

This is easily one of the best meals of my life. This was for a birthday dinner, and it did not disappoint. That taco! We could eat a dozen of them, and we still talk about it months later. And the wine pairing was one of the best I have ever had--we certainly walked away with a list of bottles to get. The service was impeccable. Eat dish brought out by a different person, each with a story, and not overdone or pretentious in any way. This felt like an elevated neighborhood joint where you would want to come back once a week. Don't let the images fool you! I thought they made the space look a bit cramped, dark and low-grade. When we walked in, we were blown away by how beautiful and comfortable it was. I could sit at that bar all day. We are definitely coming back! read more

Last night my group of 7 people dined at 63 Clinton and had the best experience. The staff was immediately friendly and helped guide us through their extensive wine list and menu options. We enjoyed every course just as much as the last, but the best part of our whole experience was Bobby! What an awesome person! He gave us even more insight into the 63 Clinton's wine list/program and added the perfect personal touch to every course and glass of wine--going above and beyond any of our expectations. Unforgettable night made possible by great food, great wine, but most of all great people. read more

Before I even start my review, RUN and try to snag a reservation if you can! I made the reservation about 4 weeks in advance and was still only able to snag a later time slot at 8:30pm. They offer a 7 course tasting menu for $92 with optional supplemental add ons such as fresh truffle and uni. My friend and I ordered a handroll (regret not getting one each.... It's so worth it) as well as one tasting menu with all the add ons, and one without so we could taste the difference. 1. Breakfast taco: crispy potato with ajitama, salsa verde, and trout roe 2. Cold-smoked hamachi: with Meyer lemon and cucumber 3. Osetra caviar handroll (+$55) 4. Fresh tofu: with celeriac, mutsu apple and maine uni (+$10) 5. Congee: with Maine unagi, sunchoke two ways, and chili with Perigord black truffles (+$25) 6. Maitake mushroom: from Canada with pickled shiitake, comté cheese sauce, and chestnut. Served with a superfood rye sourdough bread and French butter. 7. Green circle chicken: Lancaster County chicken thigh sausage with shallot and garlic oil-confited Japanese sweet potato, five- spice demi glace, and foie gras crème 8. Cara cara orange and cardamom Baked Alaska Everything was so extremely fresh and well prepared. My friend and I couldn't find a single flaw and loved every dish we were served (literally... every dish.... The food AND actual plates + bowls). If you want to get an add on I highly recommend their caviar handroll - they pack A LOT of caviar in and it melts in your mouth like butter without being overly salty + tasting like you took a bite out of the ocean. If you're not a fan of caviar, their truffle add on to the congee was our next favorite! It made the congee that much more fragrant and brought more depth to the dish. All of their staff and chefs were so friendly and knowledgeable and had great recommendations on wine pairings to go with our meal! I can't wait to come back once their menu changes again because I'm sure whatever it is, will be equally as amazing as their Feb 2022 menu! Check out my foodsta @chiuventure for a closer look and more details of my dining experience here as well as other establishments in NYC and around the world! read more

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The greatest disappointment of the year (so far). Take your wallet/ time and enjoy it somewhere else. Service - Lovely hostess. Unfortunately, only 1 out of the 5 who came to our table was pleasant. The others ran away from the table before we could ask questions and for one course they didn't provide silverware, only noticed after we asked. Food - Only the breakfast taco and add-on caviar roll are worthy of your stomach space. 1st course - Breakfast taco - nice Add on - Caviar hand roll - nice 2nd course - take on crudo - ok 3rd course - Falafel - just terrible. Overcooked. Hard as a rock. Love a char on pita bread but ours was blackened. 4th course - broccolini - ok 5th course - pork belly - bad. This was pork belly... cooked with lard ... should have been the star. Sadly it was also overcooked and tasted like it was sitting out for an hour before it was served. It takes talent (or none) to make this dry and flavorless. 6th & 7th - dessert, nothing mind blowing. Ambiance - shrug - our tables were so close together we might as well have sat at the same table. read more

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Such a great meal. The service was great as well. I'm not sure which was better. I can't wait to come back with an updated menu. Well done chefs and team read more

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More like 3.5 Vibe is - chill, cool and classy. However, food is just okay. The chefs were trained in CTBF, but their food is definitely not as great as CTBF Many dishes are too salty (especially potato leek soup and breakfast taco). Others are just ok. I cannot think of a dish that I wish to try again. $55 caviar handroll tastes alright - you can make it yourself at home with caviar ($55 will buy you a whole can), seaweed and warm rice read more

Tasting menu is well priced for what it is, but I was expecting being more impressed by the food read more

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This was a great experience. We went for a birthday celebration with a 3 week out booking - they have two time slots each day, and open reservations on a rolling basis 30 days in advance. It's been very buzzy, so we were pretty excited to try it. Big part is probably as the menu is very strong, with reasonable pricing versus most other Michelin stars in the city. Service comes across as attentive, warm, and unpretentious. It's a balance that's pretty rare, so it's refreshing. I think this was consistent across a range of different servers at 63 that attended us, so it's a big credit to their staff. Chawanmushi was exceptionally done, bringing interesting luxury and fusion approach to the dish. This, the breakfast taco with the fish roe, and the pina colada dessert were the standout items for us. All of the dishes had some new flavor combinations to old familiar flavors that were pretty exciting to try. Choice in decor was relaxed and good for date night. Bit of acoustic treatment on the ceiling seems to have worked well... I enjoyed speaking at more normal volume to my dining partner. Maybe a very unusual callout, but nice switches and fittings in the restroom. Anyways, definitely worth going to check it out if the menu pictures pique your interest. read more

Hands down the most pleasant dining experience I've ever had. After checking in, we were guided to our tables and offered cool scented towels to wipe our hands. Our waiter was warm and personable. Not only did he eloquently describe each dish on the menu, but he was educated in the wine list as well. We had 3 hours until the next party and thoroughly enjoyed it. The tables were adequately spaced, and I could hear the murmur of other parties in the background but not their conversation. It felt as if we were dining in the library of The food: $95 for 7 dishes without any add on's. Presented beautifully, all placed down at the same time. Accompanied with a short description of the ingredients and history of the recipe and conceptualization. It's always nice to know what you're eating, and when the food is art, how it came to be. The flavors are plentiful, the dish adventurous. Perhaps not for everyone, but definitely for those who enjoy trying new things! I would highly recommend this establishment for anyone looking to try something new and have an enjoyable evening with their loved ones! read more

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Such a lovely space too, loved the attention to detail to from the flowers to cutlery (: Confirmed by the bf that this was an great restaurant choice, so this was a successful bday dinner!! read more

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Sixty Three Clinton is a great spot in the Lower East Side. Like The Musket Room it's a fairly affordable (compared to most) Michelin Star restaurant offering a 7 course tasting menu. The space is broken up into two rooms - one with bar seating and counter seating with a view of the kitchen, the other is a proper dining room. The current tasting menu offered; Breakfast Taco - a signature dish of the restaurant, I opted to add uni which was additional. This is an excellent first bite. Diver Scallop - raw scallop cut up and mixed with a cold like soup broth. The scallop was fresh and delicious, the soup which I believe was mix of miso, lemon, and horseradish was rather refreshing and a good accompaniment to the scallop. Potato Chawanmushi - I added black truffle as an additional accompaniment. This was incredible, one of the best dishes I've ever had. It's cheddar, Benton ham, and egg yolk in an egg custard. It was like having the best potato skin ever. It also came with the nights bread service of a Comte biscuit which was also amazing. Shrimp N Grits - one shrimp deep fried like tempura on top of some grits. Nothing bad about it, though it was my least favorite of the meal. Duck A L'Orange - Sixty Three Clinton's take on the dish was excellent. The tender duck mixed with five spices and the grilled cabbage accompaniment were great. Poached Pear - a very solid dessert bite. Basque Cheesecake - I'm not a big cheesecake fan but this was one of the best cheesecakes I've had. This was light, perfect amount of sweetness, and delicious. The service at Sixty Three Clinton was phenomenal. The whole staff was very nice and explained each dish thoroughly without coming off as pretentious. Highly recommend. read more

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Decent meal overall, but I don't think I would come back. There are so many ~$100 tasting menus in NYC, and I don't think Sixty Three Clinton stands out (probably just mediocre for this price range). This probably would've been a 3 star review but it was saved by the baked Alaska, which I did think was phenomenal. The only savory course that I thought was very good was the corn dish, but I also typically love corn. Thoughts on each dish: 1. Breakfast taco-- felt like it lacked complexity in flavor. Many rich and savory items in this dish but it could've used some acidity to balance it out. The tortilla was also stiff and really detracted from the dish overall. 2. Bluefin tuna-- I liked this dish. It was light and refreshing 3. Tomato tonnato-- good flavor and I liked it but nothing spectacular 4. Corn dish with crab -- very tasty, I liked this one the most of the savory courses 5. Potato dish -- meh, would definitely not miss this if it left the menu 6. Chicken marsala-- it was just fine, but I also don't love chicken. 7. Baked Alaska -- star of the show with blueberry and corn, a flavor combo I learned I like from Dominique Angel's cronut flavor of the month in June(?). Meringue surrounds ice cream, on top of a cake type thing, great textures and flavors. Wish they sold this a La carte or standalone. read more

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Taco is good but a little too salty. The mackerel is delicious with really tasty sauce; the fruit and fish combination creates an interesting taste. Beef tartare is pretty good. Soup has a coconut milk base, reminding me of asian food. It is a little bitter tho, and adding the truffle wasn't worth it imo. Sweet potato is pretty good. Chicken is moist and juicy with a hint of lemon zest. Dessert is really delicious; the corn cake really adds more flavor. You have to make reservation in advanced. Heard their cocktail is pretty good but I didn't get to try since the bartender was sick. read more

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Was super excited to try this spot due to all the great records but unfortunately it underdelivered, especially at this price point. Service was unexpectedly disappointing and some of the dishes were major misses. We went in April. THE SPACE Ambiance was beautiful. They really did a good job with the space and it did create a lovely atmosphere. SERVICE Very friendly, almost too talkative at times, yet not attentive at all. We didn't have one dedicated waiter, but instead different people brought out and explained different dishes. Our water glasses were constantly empty and it took a lot to flag down someone to fill it. We also were offered more butter for bread and it never came. Also worth noting the wait between courses were lengthy. When some of the smaller dishes are one or two bites in itself, it creates an unpleasant waiting game. THE FOOD There were some very good standouts, but also major misses that unfortunately bookended the meal. Taco - Interesting and nice combination of flavors but the taco itself was cold and de-elevated the experience. Caviar roll (supplement) - This was delicious. We shared one but if you want to indulge and like caviar, this was a flavorful option. Hamachi - Labelled as hamachi on the menu but our waiter said it was salmon. A bit confusing but the marinade and flavor from the grill were on point. Congee - Very delicious but felt a little bit simple. Crab - Also delicious. Another nicely flavored dish with creamy ricotta. Asparagus - Best dish we ate. Extremely juicy and sweet. Lamb - Sad to say this was so salty we could barely eat it. The salt masked any flavor whatsoever. Baked Alaska - We enjoyed this. read more

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Last year, lifelong friends @samuelclonts and @raymondetrinh sought to tell their own story after having done other people's food for almost two decades. Through their seasonal tasting menu, @63_clinton showcases the diverse cuisines and cooking techniques that the duo has picked up over their careers, making for a beautifully eclectic dining experience. A few things they've (thankfully) kept on the menu since opening that I love are their Breakfast Taco with ajitama (a seasoned ramen egg), salsa verde, and trout roe--legit the most perfect three bites to kick off the meal--and their wood-fired Baked Alaska for which they change up the ice cream filling depending on which fruits are in season. They sadly removed the Congee from the menu, but replaced it for summer with an amazing fresh corn and crab dish balanced with a sweet and savory onion jam. Lastly, I personally am not the biggest caviar fan, but for those who are, I recommend you add the Caviar Hand Roll to your seven courses. It's served tableside, so you get to watch keenly as Samuel Clonts prepares the roll, dolloping very liberal amounts of caviar onto the perfectly cooked sushi rice. Dare I say it...Sixty Three Clinton is probably one of my fave spots in the city. But don't take my word for it, go try it for yourself! -------- Breakfast Taco | ajitama, hash brown, smoked trout roe Bluefin Tuna | dashi, horseradish Tomato Tonnato | basil, green szechuan Corn | peekytoe crab, furikake Sourdough | normandy butter, smoked salt Prince of Orange Potato | comté, mustard, parsley Duck Fried Rice | chili egg, aged ham Baked Alaska | yuzu, coconut, shiso -------- IG: @dinelikeaduchess read more

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I'm not usually one to care for tasting menus as I'm big on getting the most value for my $$, but sixty three Clinton really changed my perspective. Let me first say, you will NOT be hungry after the 7 courses. Each dish, though small in size is packed with so much flavor and umami. What's really brilliant is that no dish is the same, each having its own unique story and taste that honestly kept me excited as each dish came out. If it's your first time going, I would HIGHLY recommend getting the caviar hand roll ($55 add on cost). It's definitely a bit overpriced, but absolutely worth it for the buttery texture of the caviar. Overall, such a wonderful experience that was worth the cost in my opinion. With our server being super helpful and attentive, the unique tasting menu, down to the free champagne glass my partner got, I cannot recommend this place any less for a couple of people looking for a new and unique tasting menu experience. read more

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My dining experience for a special occasion with 3 other people turned out to be a disappointment here. It was a let down to say the least. Food: The courses were underwhelming. The breakfast taco (starter) was mushy without any texture, with the tortilla being too doughy, the hash brown being too soft, and the added on uni not adding anything (should have listened to the server who recommended not getting the uni added on). The famed hand rolls were literally just rice (that was way too warm), with a spoonful of caviar and a smear of wasabi - which, if you want to try, just share one between two people because it's not worth it. Half of the other dishes were way too salty (including the chocolate dessert of all things), and the rest were mediocre. Even the bread, which was suppose to be a Hokkaido milk bread, was bad, as it was the densest bread I have had (the butter was good though, so there's that?). The stand out were the tomato gazpacho. The drinks were decent, including the nonalcoholic options. The caviars are not worth it for the martini, in case you're wondering - it's literally just plain caviar on the side. Service: Servers were friendly and professional, though it took 20 minutes per course at least. There was only 7 courses with an extra add on, and we were somehow there for 3 hours (we did take 10 minutes to decide if we wanted addons) Overall, the experience left much to be desired, and had me questioning my tastebuds given all the rave reviews online, but given all of my party were in agreement, it is safe to say we wouldn't returning or recommending it to anyone we like. It was not the best use of $1300 in NYC (2/3 of that was food with all the add ons, 1/3 drinks because that was the only thing keeping the night going). read more

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Short review: Excellent food outside of one dish being just alight. Wonderful staff. Side note: I would recommend serving the sourdough earlier as a bread to start or perhaps after the taco. I don't think it goes well with the cabbage. Anyway, I want here recently to this fantastic modern American restaurant (with definite Japanese influences) with seven other people. The service here was wonderful providing a cold towel when I got to the table and refilling the water whenever it was needed. They clearly knew the menu well and were just as passionate with their service as were the chefs (with one of the owners coming by later to ask how the meal was.) The base price is $92 for seven courses and there is also several add-ons including a caviar handroll made by one of the owners at the table for $55 which is generally served after the breakfast taco. They personally loved it. The remaining supplements are listed in parentheses below. The chefs are clearly looking for a star and they highly deserve one. For a drink I went with the Bee Sting which was $18. This consisted of El Silencio mezcal, yuzu, blueberries, honey, and chili. The drink was refreshing with a good spice kick at the end and it worked as a palate cleanser between dishes. Breakfast Taco- Ajitama egg, hash brown, smoked trout roe Having been on the menu since the beginning, this was a tasty small dish almost working as an amuse bouche. The egg added some richness while the hash brown added some crunch. The smoked trout roe was a nice extra flavor with another texture. Tasty Bluefin Tuna- Tomato, horseradish (Hokkaido uni for $22) The tuna was tasty though a bit less complex than the rest of the dishes. The uni, the only add-on I did , was of course very high quality and quite delicious and it was definitely worth it. Would recommend the supplement in short. Arctic Char- Vin jaune, sungolds, scallion Fish was cooked to perfection. Having never had vin jaune (apparently a white wine with a sherry like flavor,) I liked that it had a subtle sweetness and richness. I almost wished I had the bread from the next course to dip into it. There was also some cherry tomatoes which were lightly grilled and as someone who generally doesn't like grilled tomatoes much, these worked well to add some more acid. Corn- Peekytoe crab, ramps (Golden Ossetra/Osetra caviar for $35) This was the richest of the main dishes. I found the flavors were good but they didn't complement as well. Still plenty tasty with the lump crab meat. There was small pools of some dark sauce (perhaps made of said ramps) which added some much needed sourness to balance the richness. Caraflex cabbage- Comté, nori, hazelnut, dark rye sourdough I wasn't looking forward to this dish as much but apparently this was on their first menu and they brought it back as it's around the 1 year anniversary and I can see why. This was the best sauce of the day consisting of rich Comté cheese and nori. I have never had a similar pairing and this was a wonderful new flavor for my tastebuds. In terms of the cabbage, it had a nice texture and it paired perfectly with the sauce. The bread which had some roasted caraway seeds was fine. As noted earlier, it would have been better served earlier. There was a tasty salty butter with it. Berkshire pork short rib- Tomato, tonnado, bok choy This was the only disappointment of the night. The pork was of course cooked perfectly but I didn't find that the flavors mixed well. Just too much salt especially with the tonnado (a sauce made from tuna and other things) and the super sour tomato. There was also some ham which they boasted about but I thought it was just alright. I think a type of prosciutto or maybe Soppressata would work better and if they wanted to keep the Japanese theme perhaps Kurobuta would work. The bok choy was charred which added another unpleasant flavor. Baked Alaska- Yuzu, coconut, shiso This was a unique wonderful version of this dessert. The meringue on top concealed I believe a shiso shell with a wonderful coconut and yuzu ice cream and it was served on top of a honey cookie. Almost reminding me of a graham cracker but a bit softer. I tend to like the meringue the most in this desert but in this case the filling was even better. Very good. The dinner took a while but it was worth it. Excellent food with a mix of textures and flavors. Just needs a few touch-ups to be completely elite (mostly the pork dish.) Mid 4. read more

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Wow - where do I even start? Sixty Three Clinton has probably been my favorite dinner in New York City so far. Incredible. To start, the food was delicious. We loved every single dish (which is rare when it comes to tasting menus). Portions (and order of dishes) were great, flavors were incredible, presentation was gorgeous. Temperatures of each dish were also spot on. Such a great value too for under $100/person seven course tasting menu. Our favorite dish was the breakfast tacos. They were a 10/10. The dessert (Baked Alaska) and Asparagus were our other favorites. I am gluten free, and Sixty Three Clinton did an amazing job of accommodating my diet. They even had delicious gluten free bread! Also - the cocktails were phenomenal- especially the daiquiri. Atmosphere was awesome. Great vibes all around. The very best part though was the service. I have never been at a restaurant that made me feel so "at home". The staff was friendly, funny, kind and personable. They really made the whole experience, and my husband and I couldn't stop talking about the amazing service for the rest of our weekend. The food alone was worth going for, but the service was seriously the best we've ever experienced. We will definitely be back! New favorite restaurant! read more

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7 course tasting menu for $92 was interesting in theory but few standouts you'll remember the next day. The made-for-IG table-side caviar handroll add on for $55 was def good but unless you really really love caviar hard to justify. That brings your total to just shy of $150 for 8 courses which overall was not worth it. Service was really good, paced well and with clear descriptions for ea dish. Atmosphere was cozy (1-restroom space), with date night vibes (3/4th date scenario). Would not visit again. Food: 5/10 Value: 3/10 Service: 8/10 Atmosphere: 7/10 read more

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I lost count of how many times I got on the waitlist for a table at Sixty Three Clinton with no luck. The allure grew and grew, along with my expectations. Usually, that's a recipe for disappointment. At Sixty Three Clinton, I was only dazzled. Our waiter told us that pre-pandemic, the two chefs -- both with incredible pedigrees -- planned for the restaurant to be a luxe tasting menu (think EMP or Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare level). However, once COVID had wreacked havoc on our lives, our city, and particularly the service industry, they pivoted significantly such that they could provide a much more affordable tasting menu (seven courses for $92 with several options for luxe add-ons for those wanting an extra fancy moment). So many folks have struggled financially in the past few years, so this commitment to more accessibility is meaningful. The space is gorgeous, the food is gorgeous (and just the right amount -- we were not left too hungry or too full) -- an impeccable job all around. Came here at 9pm on a Saturday night. I would say the space is more upscale than most restaurants on the Lower East Side, but still not fancy. Modern vibe, uplifted by the speed of the servers -- while service was a tad slow at times, the pace at which folks move and talk here is fast but not reckless, like an impressive choreography. Drink-wise, they've got a short list of classic cocktails (though they can probably make any classic you'd like even if it's not on the menu), a short list of wines by the glass, an optional wine pairing (next visit I think we will try this, as the wine pours here are on the small side so I wouldn't worry about getting sloshed from a wine pairing) or by the bottle. I first ordered a Tuxedo #2, which is a riff on a martini featuring maraschino liquor, and my fiancé got the daiquiri. Both delicious. I then got a dirty martini (I asked for it extra dirty, and they went so far as to bring me three extra olives -- in addition to those already in my glass! Bless, seriously.) and finished with a yummy glass of white. The food is of course where Sixty Three Clinton really shines. The menu is eclectic American with both U.S. and international influences. Fun, elegant, sophisticated and creative. It is exactly the right amount of food and it is all truly divine. I did not manage to get pictures of every dish, but I'll speak briefly to all. Eats, below: Breakfast Taco w/ ajitama, hash brown, smoked trout roe: A+ An homage to the restauranteurs' Arizonian roots, this is the fanciest breakfast taco you'll probably. So flavorful and fun, the roe giving it even more of a punch than it already would've had Hamachi Crudo w/ red mandarin, tardivo: A+ So fresh and tasty, with delicate but pronounced flavors. Diver Scallop (or in my case, tuna) w/ sonora beans and chestnut: A I can't eat scallops so I was planning on giving mine to my fiancé but they graciously subbed a small piece of tuna instead for me. Probably the least exciting of the menu but it's all relative. Congee w/ white asparagus and fava bean: A+ Super glammed up rice and beans with Asian influence. Beautiful green color, hearty, warming and very flavorful. Sweet Potato w/ compte, furikake (plus addition of perigord truffle): A++ Definitely one of the stars of the night. We tried one with and without the truffles, and the truffles were oh so decadent. This take on a stuffed baked potato is one big umami bomb in the best way Green Circle Chicken w/ miso-mole, king trumpet mushroom: A+ The miso-mole sauce was a thing of dreams, the earthiness pairing beautifully with the mushrooms. The chicken was moist and juicy with perfectly crispy skin. Baked Alaska w/ strawberry and cardamom: A A nice, light take on this classic. I'm not really a fruity dessert person but I do like meringue. The strawberry provided a nice palette cleanse to round out the meal. read more

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My wife and I had the opportunity to try out 63 Clinton last month and had an incredible experience. Breakfast Taco: This was a bright start to the meal. Nice and light with a perfect ajitama egg. The trout roe brought a refreshing and nice salinity to the dish as well. Fresh Tofu: I love fresh made tofu. It was refreshing and had great soybean flavor. King Salmon: The king salmon was fantastic. It was soft and tender. Prince of Orange Potato: The potato was flavorful and served with a comforting broth. Maitake Mushroom: Maitake mushroom coupled with comte and chestnut was another of my favorite dishes. The sauce underneath the maitake was incredible. Beef Short Rib: The beef was incredibly tender and melted in my mouth. The only thing I could wish for was a bigger portion. Baked Alaska: I love that they used pink pineapple in this! It was lightly sweet and overall refreshing, making up a nice conclusion to the meal. Overall, the food was great. I loved the Asian influence in the dishes. Their flavors are rich and everything was well cooked. The pacing of the food was slightly too fast, and I wish the portions were larger. I didn't come here extremely hungry, and by the time I finished I felt like I could have eaten more. Our server was Tim who was absolutely fantastic. He was friendly, checked on us frequently, and He mentioned that the next time we visit, he'll treat us to a bottle of champagne - we might hold him to that! read more

I am honestly unsure how this place was awarded a star or has the reviews that it has. The level of cooking is a big step below other new-ish one star peers like Oxalis, Oiji Mi, Kochi etc. I almost feel bad saying all this but I was very disappointed for what the meal cost. 'Breakfast Taco' (8/10): very hard to explain what this was but it was good. Small bite-sized taco with fish roe, some kind of a marinated egg, and a hash brown. Caviar hand roll (7/10) ($55 supplement): please, please please don't let yourself get upsold to this. It's ~60% the cost of the meal. It's good but just a bunch of caviar loaded onto a rice and nori hand roll (though the rice and nori were good). But besides that, there is really no artistry here. It's nothing like JG's Egg Toast which is greater than the sum of its parts with a sous vide egg yolk and thin brioche to complement the caviar. This is just a crude stuffing of caviar in a hand roll... how inventive. Shrimp with calabrian sauce (7/10): the shrimp was very well cooked, flavorful and tender, but the sauce it was served with tastes like something you could grab off the shelf at the Whole Foods sauce aisle. We ate at Aska a couple weeks ago and the disparity in the depth of flavor in the sauces is a stark comparison. Sweet potato (4/10): this was an insult. In spite of how they describe the dish, to me, it's basically a baked potato dressed with chilaquile sauce (the brunch nachos dish in the green sauce). Lol. What the heck are you doing Michelin. Congee (4/10): they said this was their best dish. There was nothing notable to say about what makes their take unique or interesting. It was edible but not even as good as generic 皮蛋瘦肉粥 you could get at Tim Ho Wan. Certainly not up to the standard of cooking you'd expect at a one-star tasting menu. Koji-aged ribeye (9/10): this was the most (and only) interesting dish of the menu. Probably just 3oz of meat but incredibly tender but with an excellent char. The sauce it's served with is tasty and unique, don't remember all the ingredients but they used sichuan peppercorns to good effect. The pea shoots had this great smokey char that reminded me of chargrilled chives (Chinese street food). Sorbet (7/10) Tiramisu (5/10): getting tired of writing about this experience I felt that the cooking here was relatively unskilled compared to their peers. read more

Born out of the creative minds of co-owners Sam Clonts and Raymond Trinh, Sixty Three Clinton offers a delightfully memorable take on modern American cuisine. After spending many years as the executive chef at the three-Michelin starred Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare, Chef Clonts opened this restaurant during the summer of 2021 to tell NYC his story through food. Located in the heart of the Lower East Side, the restaurant has a clean atmosphere, and the decor is sprinkled with items that you would typically see in a 1950s living room. Dimly lit, with 1960s-1980s rock echoing in the background, the space is truly inviting. As I initially sat down, I was promptly greeted with a warm towel while my waiter explained to me the menu and progression of the meal The first dish, served on a thick warm ceramic plate, was the Breakfast Taco. While many of the dishes rotate seasonally, this dish has remained a constant and for good reason. On my first bite, I initially tasted the tortilla - it was airy and warm, almost pillowy, and kept its heat for a surprising amount of time. Then I tasted the hash brown strip which was incredibly crispy and not oily at all. The third flavor that hit me was the ajitama, a Japanese marinated, soft-boiled egg, which provided a bouncy texture with almost milky creaminess. And the final flavor to reach my taste buds was the smoked trout roe which delightfully provided an explosion of salty seafood flavor in my mouth with each pop of a fish egg . The next dish, an a la carte item, was the Caviar Hand Roll. Although this three-bite dish is probably the most accessible and affordable osetra caviar dish offered in New York City, it is still incredibly expensive. However, this dish was well worth the steep price as it was one of the most memorable culinary experiences I have ever experienced. To my surprise and delight, Chef Sam Clonts wheeled out a small cart directly to my table and prepared the dish right in front of me. Crunching through the seaweed, I first tasted the fresh-grated wasabi which had incredibly deep flavor, which was in total contrast to the fake wasabi found at most restaurants. Obviously, the caviar was the star of this show. So aromatic but not too fishy and popping with little resistance. A truly remarkable bite! The second dish on the tasting menu was the Hamachi crudo. The Hamachi (i.e., yellowtail) was thinly coated with chili oil and topped with charcoal grilled bok-choy. The fish had a smooth texture, and the chili oil served as a flavor enhancer rather than a spicy addition. The bok-choy was crisp and cold providing a great compliment to the fish. Rounding off the bite dish was the thai basil sauce which coated and lingered on my tongue elegantly. For the rest of the review, visit my blog here: https://www.freshbite.org/articles/sixty-three-clinton read more

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Awful. Service horrible . Food ok but 1 course was a basically a trader joes pizza . Go anywhere else for 112$

Finally got a reservation here! My friend and I arrived on time on a Tuesday night. The seats were all full and it was dark inside if you seated facing the kitchen. The menu is seasonal and fixed. 7 courses ($92) with an option to wine pairing($75, 7 kinds, half pour), add uni($10), or add caviar ($55). They offer a variety of wines (by bottle) and 5 flavours of wines by glass. We ordered the $17 and $18 ones by glass and we loved them! Worth it. My favourite ones were the fresh tofu with uni and the beef short rib. They were delicious and the flavourful. The staffs also explained each dish and were very passionate. Overall the experience was great. The prices are reasonable. read more

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Super cozy spot in LES and will say the service is above and beyond. Everyone was very nice and made sure you had a good time. The best supplement to get is the caviar handroll as they do put a lot of caviar in it. My favourite course was the corn agnolotti. Recommend getting kitchen counter seats / bar vs. table which is in a side room away from the kitchen and where all the restaurant staff are operating (it is fun to watch). Great New American spot and they only do prix fixe. read more

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