(212) 966-5454
99 Prince St
New York,
NY
10012
40.7249
-73.9988
Neighborhoods: Downtown, SoHo
What People Are Saying About Mercer Kitchen
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Though the fickle winds of celebrity restaurant-going have since directed A-listers to newer, more alluring spots, Jean-Georges' downtown eatery has still managed to remain a dining destination. The upstairs lounge is bright and open; the restaurant lies beneath in a large, open, brick-walled basement. Diners lounge on lavender banquettes beneath a ceiling of antique glass sidewalks. – – The Food – The Provencal-inspired cuisine takes a more minimal route than in Vongerichten's other kitchens, but the clarity and brightness of flavor still inspires.…
11/21/09
Poor Management + Reservations
by jasonmarq at Citysearch
The previous posts regarding poor management and reservation policy are not isolated events. Our party of four arrived promptly at 8:30pm for our reservation and were asked to wait at the bar for a drink. Not unusual in New York. We were patient and accommodating to the staff, but when we asked the MD why there was such a long wait, he revealed that hotel guests have priority. Our party was bumped from our reservation twice in the span of 30 minutes as the guests of the hotel, all but flashing their black Amex cards, casually strolled in to take our place. When we pointed out that we were disappointed with the service, our hosts were stalwart to our complaints and reluctant to make us more comfortable. No free drinks or appetizers, and not even an apology! Instead, their last effort as we walked out the door was to offer us a table upstairs to continue waiting for our imaginary reservation. After 1 hour of stalling, it dawned on us that the large MK marque out front didn't stand for Mercer Kitchen, but rather Mood Killer.
SoHo was a NoGo.
My recommendation: Go to Lucky Strike and drown your sorrows in a pomegranate martini.
- Pros: Ambiance
- Cons: Service!
10/21/09
Great night out with good food
by Mayke at Citysearch
When friends wanted to go here I was concerned as I took a quick peep at the reviews. Our experience was not consistent with the recent comments. I'd say give it a go.... I don't think you will be disappointed.
- Pros: Attentive service, good food
10/11/09
Shameless cheaters
by Silvana at Citysearch
They claimed to serve sea bass, and they insisted when asked , that they served us snapper. The manager was hostile and aggressive. They have no quality, no shame!
- Cons: Misrepresent their merchandise
The Details on Mercer Kitchen
When to Go:
Be careful where you sit if it's raining--the antique glass sidewalk leaks sidewalk schmutz into the restaurant. The restaurant remedies this problem by hanging upside-down umbrellas to catch the drips.
Look Good:
A space in the restaurant can be converted into a semi-private area.
The Extras:
The cafe serves breakfast fare and coffee.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Hotel Restaurants, Celeb Hangout, Notable Chef, People Watching, Business Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining, Bar Scene
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General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Eclectic & International, Mediterranean, Traditional American, French
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