Our crew of friends and family decided to host a holiday dinner party here and it was absolutely…read moreawesome. The location is amazing and chic from the moment you walk in. Usually BYOB spots struggle to create the right ambiance, but this place has something special going on. We may have had a bit too much fun because we literally closed the place down with the staff. The food was outstanding. I highly recommend ordering a few appetizers and sharing them at the table because that is what we did and everything was deliciously decadent. The burrata was packed with flavor and the basil foam was impressive. The octopus with potatoes hit perfectly. I already know I need to go back for the crab empanadas and the short rib croquettes soon. For our mains, my wife and I shared the short rib yucca gnocchi and the lobster and ricotta ravioli. Amazingly tasty across the board. This place delivered from start to finish and we will definitely be returning.

Went in hopes of a good experience but left underwhelmed by it all. Apart from the table seating…read morethe entire experience wasn't the best. We were left ignored for over 20 minutes after seating. Finally when the waiter arrived for a drink order we had asked for a coffee to start. That didn't arrive until almost another 25 minutes and were told the bar area was busy. The food itself wasn't amazing or memorable. Ordered the cauliflower app- the sauce was too watery and didn't coat or stick to the cauliflower. If it was thickened it would glaze the cauliflower and you could actually appreciate how good it was and the dish would be so much better. For the mains we ordered the salmon burger and lemon ricotta pancakes. Both were ok but nothing amazing. The worst part was the speakers playing a happy birthday song that was extremely loud that even 2 other tables looked confused and disturbed by it. It played for well over a few minutes. I can appreciate a party being celebrated but not at the expense of the patrons in the restaurant. Also just a heads up- they add a 2.5% service charge to the bill. Only noticed this because the table seated next to us shared this and were upset by it.

Out of all the city-view restaurants we've tried around Edgewater, Haven easily stands out as the…read morebest overall experience. The setting is hard to beat-- the skyline views create a beautiful backdrop that really elevates the entire meal especially at night. The food isn't flawless across the board, but its definitely good. With some standout highlights. If you like oysters, the Kumamotos are a must-- buttery, rich and incredibly fresh. And the petit filet mignon is executed to perfection, cooked exactly right and full of flavor. Overall, great atmosphere, efficient service, strong key dishes, and one of the best waterfront dining experiences in the area.

The service was excellent and the food was amazing…read more Both lunch and dinner were very enjoyable; I recommend the lamb and the lobster risotto.

The drinks were incredible, and the atmosphere was perfect. Brendan was very helpful!read more

Brings about a very 1920s vibe, with speakeasy cocktails. Great interior and vibe, with a location…read morethat clearly brings in a lot of folks for an after work happy hour meet. I had read a couple of reports that happy hour was dying but it's alive and well here. And for good reason. The cocktails are phenomenally well done. Mixology is on point, making a deceptive drink that doesn't have any hint of alcohol. The food was also great. Had the New York Strip Steak Frites, which was cooked perfectly to the temp I wanted (medium-rare), described as "10oz grass-fed brandt steak, hand-cut french fries, peppercorn compound butter, green garlic chimichurri", and the dish delivered. The chimichurri, and other condiments are in small dishes as sides so you can choose them or not. I gave it a try bu the steak didn't need help although the chimichurri was good. The fries were crispy but not overdone. Service was also good, especially for the crowds, the team served well and without being overbearing. Definitely a spot we'll re-visit on the next trip!

favorite burger I've had in UWS to date. wowow you ever get the feeling when you walk-in somewhere…read moreand EVERYTHING hits right? couple irish coffees + pornstar martini. very quality cocktails nobody's burger (def add bacon) walks a fully-loaded fine line & nails it. indulgent, but never messy. perfect meat-sauce-toppings proportions where the first bite is as good as the last (EVEN ON A GLUTEN-FREE BUN). french toast sticks are out of this world + one helluva breakfast burrito if I lived in the neighborhood this would be my go-to "let's meet up" spot. day or night

- really 4.5 - great service…read more- great chicken sandwich - delicious drinks - nachos were ok - chicken wings were different, in a good way - was not the biggest fan of the oysters - I love the diver atmosphere with good food and good drink

Took the family to The Grand Feast yesterday to celebrate my birthday. Just the four of us. I did…read morenot tell the restaurant that it was my birthday, because I prefer things low key. We had originally wanted to go to Jacob's Pickles on the UWS, but surprise, no reservations available. I decided to find a new place in the general neighborhood, and I saw that the Yelp and Google reviews for TGF were uniformly excellent. So we gave it a try. The photos online are very flattering... IRL, the vibe comes closer to "hole in the wall" than upscale casual dining. There are only about 40 seats maximum in the whole restaurant. The kitchen is tiny- they could only handle one table at a time, although to be fair, we didn't have to wait very long for our order to be ready. But in retrospect, I understand why they maintain such appearances... because the food at The Grand Feast is so freakin' great, if they made the decor any more attractive, they would have lines down the block and there would be no way for the kitchen to keep up. The wait staff could not have been nicer or more attentive. Menu was varied and interesting and reasonably priced. Portions were generous. We started with a mushroom truffle risotto and Caesar salad, which we shared around the table. Both were delicious. The risotto was perfectly al dente, fragrant and cheesy and gone in about twenty seconds. The salad was crisp and fresh, and the dressing must have been homemade because it put store-bought versions to shame. For our main courses, I had the duck l'orange. Cooked a precise medium, tender and expertly seasoned. It was served with a butternut squash puree (my only complaint was that there was not enough of it on the plate), crispy tasty Brussels sprouts, and a sweet tangy sauce that made me want to lick the plate clean. My son had the lamb shank- it was HUGE, and fell off the bone like it had been slow cooked for 14 hours. My wife and daughter shared the dinner special- a tomahawk chop. It could easily have fed three people (and possibly four). They were rhapsodizing about it, so of course, I had to try it for myself. I say this without hyperbole- I have dined at virtually all of the best steakhouses in NYC. This tomahawk blew all of them out of the water. It literally melted in your mouth. You could effortlessly cut it with just a fork. The ideal blend and saturation of salt and pepper. Served with two sides- a gigantic bowl of crispy french fries and those yummy sprouts. Even with two people sharing, and the other two picking, fully a third of it made its way home with us. And then... the surprise. I'm not sure how it came about. Again, I told no one at the restaurant that it was my birthday when I made the reservation. No one in my family called ahead- they didn't even know where we were going. Someone must have overheard our table conversation, or it was some arcane magic that was responsible... but a crème brulee with candles was brought to the table, and Happy Birthday was piped over the house speakers, and I was serenaded by the staff and patrons. I really did not expect it, and I was so touched by the gesture. It was a gift. Oh, and the crème brulee was divine. As was the carrot cake and chocolate mousse that we ordered for dessert. Even my coffee was great, LOL. A fantastic way to end the meal. Now I know why TGF keeps things so low key. I'm sure that the residents of that particular neck of the woods must know full well about The Grand Feast... and I'm sure they hold this knowledge close to the vest, because why would they want to risk having this neighborhood treasure overrun by outsiders? In fact, pretend you didn't read this review. Because I want to be able to go back to The Grand Feast again, and again, and have it be as amazing as it was tonight.

Nice spot in UWS with really excellent food, a great menu and just a bit of an opportunity in the…read moredecor. Friendly service and this place could be a stunner with more attention to detail. Scallops were excellent, Brussels sprouts were just cooked enough and the brick chicken was crispy and juicy. Really nice.

The ambience is awesome. Excellent service friendly personnel. Great food!!! Even the coffee is…read morefabulous!!! I highly recommend the Bistro... you will love it.

From the owner: Your food and beverage destination for refreshing breakfast choices in the morning, and a variety…read moreof dinner and cocktail options in the evening. The Bistro also offers specialty beverages made with Starbucks® coffee to help you get a jump on the day.

We came on a random Saturday afternoon and were seated right away without a reservation. The space…read moreis nice, with lots of natural light and high ceilings. The tables are on the smaller side, but the atmosphere is nice and cozy. It took a little while for the waiter to come over, but she was very lovely--calm, respectful, and not pushy or rushed at all. The French onion soup was great; I just wish the portion was a bit bigger (and that we had ordered it first--sorry for being greedy:-P). The tuna salad with tuna was really good, and we loved the dressing. Wine bottle prices vary, ranging from reasonable to quite expensive. Overall, it's a really nice neighborhood restaurant on the Upper West Side. Check it out!

The food is good and it's a very pretty restaurant but the service needs improvement…read more I made an 11am weekday reservation. When we arrived the restaurant was open but no one was there. No wait staff, no hostess, nothing. Radio silence. I had to go back into the kitchen to ask a chef if someone was there. He ended up having to call the hostess. No clue where she was but it took her 10 minutes to come upstairs??? Then when she came I told her we have an 11am reservation. She was confused. Apparently they only open at 11:30?????? So why was I able to make a reservation for 11? Anyway, I had the avocado toast and it was good. For the first customers of the day they were already out of one of the desserts which didn't make any sense. I also had to ask for the check twice. Would I come back? Yes, just not first thing when they open.

I've been to this restaurant a few times now and I have to say, it's quite a gem. For the 2nd…read moretime in my life, my family and I went out to eat for Thanksgiving dinner rather than host a feast with friends or travel to be with extended family and we were not disappointed. The 4 course price fix dinner was really tasty and a great value. After the delicate salad with avocado and baby greens, you chose from 3 or 4 options for courses 2-4. I chose the butternut squash soup which was yummy although my son raved over the fried calamari (a customer favorite as I was told). My turkey dinner was everything I could have asked for. Large portions, a nice variety (roasted root veggies cooked to perfection (parsnips, sweet potatoes, carrots and Brussel sprouts, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce and gravy) and I appreciated that I was able to request all dark meat. I don't eat sweets but my family had one of each and had a hard time choosing their favorite. The waiter was very good and the manager, whom I've seen before was as friendly and accommodating as the last time. He helps give the restaurant that neighborhood charm I appreciate. If I had to come up with a picky negative it would be that when the runners served the food he had to ask who had what. As an ex-waitress back in the day, it stood out; especially when everything else was so lovely.

Another delicious meal at Harvest Kitchen! After a warm welcome from Igor, we enjoyed tasty fresh…read moreguacamole as an appetizer, juicy burgers with a side salad for the main course, and a generous serving of tiramisu for dessert. A perfect meal on the UWS with a lovely bright atmosphere, attentive service, and delicious food. A perfect Saturday evening!

I had an amazing experience at Drift in Weehawken! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was…read morebeautiful and welcoming, with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline that made the whole evening feel special. The food was absolutely delicious--everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. My favorite was the dover sole! The service was just as impressive. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. You can tell the team really cares about creating a great dining experience. Between the incredible waterfront setting, great food, and top-notch service, Drift is definitely a place I'll keep coming back to. Highly recommend it for a date night, special occasion, or even just a relaxing dinner with friends!

We returned to Drift the other day to enjoy the food and have a classy meal. However, there were…read morecertain aspects that did not live up to our previous experience. The service was still professional and friendly, but the food left something to be desired. Though it was a Thursday evening, the weather was not great, so it was not overly surprising that the restaurant was not very crowded. Because of that fact, the gracious hostess offered us our choice of a few different tables, from a larger booth to a two-top near the window. We opted for the booth that would give us a chance to look out into the restaurant AND to still see the Manhattan skyline. We decided to order some drinks, and I opted for an Espresso Martini, which was not typically something I would have gotten before dessert, but I wanted the extra caffeine! Plus, their version included a caramel cold foam, which enticingly made it extra creamy and delicious. In fact, it was definitely one of the best espresso martinis I had ever had. We were deciding to skip any starters, so we asked for some bread while we waited for our entrees. The plate of focaccia was decent and hit the spot, but we were charged $2 for it, which was not a big deal but also not appreciated. For my entree, I went with the Lobster Bouillabaisse. The broth was flavorful, but there was not much of it. In fact, the dish came with three sweet rolls to dip into the soup, but I could have lived with less given the limited amount of liquid in the bowl. The included blue prawns were good, but the Hokkaido scallops and lobster were chewy. There was also supposed to jumbo lump crab, which seemed to have been replaced by gritty clams. There were also leeks and Yukon potatoes that were sliced in small cylinders and looked fairly similar to each other. The potatoes were bland, cold, and under-cooked. Overall, it was not very impressive for $48. My companion's Prime Filet Mignon was of an unknown size on the menu, but arrived looking smaller than the typical 8-ounces. It was also over-cooked. He did like his mashed potatoes, though. For dessert, we decided to get the Apple and Pear Bread Pudding again, since that had been excellent last time and would hopefully be a redeeming feature of the meal, which it was. The sweet, caramelized brioche had been infused with cubes of fruit, baked, and drizzled with a sea salt caramel. We replaced the designated companion creme fraiche gelato with a scoop of passion fruit sorbet, which was less of an appropriate pairing, but more of an appealing variety to us. While Drift truly offered a stunning space with incredible service, they really could improve their culinary preparations.

Brunch at Tessa was exactly what I needed. Great energy, well-executed dishes, and everything came…read moreout right on time. Evnat at the host stand set the tone. Professional, attentive, and genuinely accommodating. You can tell she takes pride in what she does.

I love sitting at the bar at Tessa to start with a cocktail (thanks, bartenders!) and move into…read moredinner food. The choices are very appealing, and the menu offers something for everyone--vegan, omnivore, kosher, etc. The ambiance is friendly, the drinks delicious, the menu open to all. The truffle French fries alone are worth the trip. The burgers are delicious, memorable, and served as requested. My husband and I regard Tessa as our neighborhood "Cheers"--and are thrilled for it.