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    The Cornell Restaurant + Bar

    3.7 (40 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Thomas A.

    We'd parked a few blocks away (by accident) and got excited as we walked past an array of unique and interesting shops as well as two different museums in route to our dinner destination. When we arrived at The Cornell you couldn't help but be impressed. This (obviously) historic building now remodeled for the present-day, right near the Hudson River? C'mon, man, this is going to be epic. Hot and muggy with a ton of flies... eating outside for the view was a (major) mistake. (I don't fault the restaurant for any of that, of course. But the mess all over the ground by our table... crushed crayons, discarded sugar packets - yes, that was definitely on them.) The (leather-bound?!) menu was tight with dishes bouncing between Japan to Italy to Peru to America - so we decided to dabble all over. Unfortunately we dropped almost $200 (including the tip) and half of us were still hungry. I'm not joking when I say we immediately left to find a Taco Bell so we could get some more grub. Inside the place looks great. The staff were definitely friendly. Watching the boats (and ducks) passing by was fun. The complimentary starter app (truffle French fries) was a nice surprise. If you can overlook the price vs. the portion size - you might dig what they're slinging. (Half of us really enjoyed the food, the other half were majorly disappointed.) If we did live in the area I don't think we'd come back though.

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    Daniel G.

    We liked all of the food and thought the portions were plenty big (contrary to some other reviews). The complementary truffle fries were a great touch and delicious too. It was a little too humid to eat outside on the water when we came, but the inside is pretty nice. Service could have been better though- they took our plates and knives after we finished the fries but before the rest of our food came. It took several minutes for anyone to bring new plates and knives which we did need to share the chicken parm pizza and lobster pasta, which was pretty awkward (but fortunately, the food didn't get too cold while we waited. Definitely room for improvement there.

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    Lizzy K.

    You know a place is good when another resturants' waitress recommends it! Service was a little shotty, (our waitress was also assigned to a big party next to us to I do wonder if that was the reason), although the staff was friendly and helpful. The food was so good, everything was so flavorful and made for a very memorable experience! Everything was well cooked, well seasoned and so delicious. The free truffle fries were a fun touch. I would recommend everything we ate.

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    Sana K.

    Really pretty location inside and out. Came here before it was the cornell. The menu is different and not what i expected. Was glad to see the diversity on the menu. Everything sounded great. Finally made a decision and everything was good. Decor was beautiful. Great views of the hudson. Great option after the hudson river cruise. Short rib pasta was hearty but didn't feel heavy. Kung pao chicken was great. After a certain time they offer truffle fries as an app which was great. Service was good. One of the later open restaurants on sat night in the area after the cruise. Recommend!

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    Ana M.

    Visiting family and after our boat ride on The Stroller IV, we decided to get some food and drinks. The place was near so we thought we'd try it out. It did not disappoint!! The sliders were delicious and they were gone before I could get a picture. The dessert was amazing and I made sure to get a picture. I believe it was a key lime cheesecake. This place, along with the boat ride are definitely worth coming back for. Until next time.

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    The service is amazing and the food was so delicious I will recommend this to family and friends. Great server Kevin was very hospitable.

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