Patroon Operations

(212) 883-7373

160 E 46th St
New York, NY 10017 40.7537 -73.9737

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Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown

PATROONRESTAURANT.COM

Price:

$$$$

Last updated 2.08.12

Category:

Restaurants, Magazine Publishers, Newspaper Publishers

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard

Catering Services:

Restaurant Management

Restaurant Special Features:

Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Outdoor Dining, Theater District Dining, Private Rooms, Chef's Table, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Online Reservations, Group Dining, Notable Wine List

Cuisine:

New American, Traditional American

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What People Are Saying About Patroon Operations

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In Short – Expense accounts abound at this richly appointed classic. Lunch is crowded with high-heeled magazine editors and well-shod moneymen negotiating from leather banquettes; while in the private rooms, each uniquely decorated, the real deals surely go down. It's no surprise that the prices are dear and the menu is modern but masculine, reflecting an affection for classics such as foie gras, Caesar salad, steak and lobster. A 2007 renovation to the building's facade makes for an impressive glass-walled entrance.

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What to Drink:
While there are no bargains on the wide-ranging wine list, you can ask the approachable and knowledgeable captains to help navigate this tome.
Private Rooms:
Patroon is available for most any size private event, from a special dinner for six at the chef's table to a 400-person rental of the entire restaurant.
When to Go:
While reservations are recommended at lunch, dinner at Patroon can be an upscale and quiet affair. Note that Patroon is open only on weekdays.
Outdoor Dining:
A lovely roof deck dotted with paper lanterns can be rowdy after work, though it's a pleasant midday respite.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Good food & service, quiet atmosphere”
  2. “Great atmosphere and food”
  3. “Everything was excellent, staff, food and atmosphere.”
  4. “Delicious food and a cozy, clubby atmosphere”
  5. “Another one of those cool hip places with good ambiance but rather unexciting food.”
dessert
0.0% positive
  1. “The Halibut was too salty, dessert was so so (don't waste any of your calories) and service was poor.”
drinks
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “Came this past summer many times for drinks on the roof (a great people watching spot for those who work in the neighborhood) and then my boyfriend brought me to dinner there last month.”
  2. “Our bottle of red wine was a little cold from the cellar and when we came round to ordering the same bottle again the sommelier had had the forethought to leave a bottle out to warm up.”
  3. “Patroon features a nice cigar bar and has great staff.”
food quality
85.71000099182129% positive
  1. “The food is tasty and portion sizes are appropriate.”
  2. “This is a great spot for a delicious lunch in a stylish setting with top-notch service.”
  3. “The layout is great, it wasn't too loud, and the food was excellent.”
  4. “To make matters worse, not only was the food terrible, but the staff was terrible too.”
  5. “Overpriced dishes that are more decorative than tasty.”
  6. “Great atmosphere and food”
  7. “Delicious food and a cozy, clubby atmosphere”
  8. “The food is consistently good--the short ribs melt in your mouth and the dover sole is incredible.”
  9. “The meal was FANTASTIC.”
  10. “Good food & service, quiet atmosphere”
  11. “The set menu proving very good value, with some identical dishes from the normal menu (rather than a special, cheaper menu).”
  12. “Disappointed in the selection on the restaurant week menu (which did not include any steak entrees) but impressed with the actual food- everything was very good- fresh and innovative- saffron risotto was not too powerful and the entrees were all good.”
  13. “Another one of those cool hip places with good ambiance but rather unexciting food.”
  14. “Everything was excellent, staff, food and atmosphere.”
menu variety
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “The menu prices are a bit expensive for what you get in quality and portion size.”
  2. “The set menu proving very good value, with some identical dishes from the normal menu (rather than a special, cheaper menu).”
  3. “Disappointed in the selection on the restaurant week menu (which did not include any steak entrees) but impressed with the actual food- everything was very good- fresh and innovative- saffron risotto was not too powerful and the entrees were all good.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Not a great place for family or general dining.”
  2. “This is a nice restaurant if you are looking for a good place to host an intimate dinner meeting with business associates.”
service
81.82000160217285% positive
  1. “We were promptly seated and the waiting staff was extremely attentive.”
  2. “The Halibut was too salty, dessert was so so (don't waste any of your calories) and service was poor.”
  3. “Everything was excellent, staff, food and atmosphere.”
  4. “Very attentive when it came to anything which is how it should be.”
  5. “Patroon features a nice cigar bar and has great staff.”
  6. “Service is top notch--not sure what the other reviewers are saying about the owner--he and his staff have been incredibly inviting to everyone in the place the times we've been there.”
  7. “Very Nice place, great service”
  8. “To make matters worse, not only was the food terrible, but the staff was terrible too.”
  9. “Good food & service, quiet atmosphere”
  10. “This is a great spot for a delicious lunch in a stylish setting with top-notch service.”
  11. “Came this past summer many times for drinks on the roof (a great people watching spot for those who work in the neighborhood) and then my boyfriend brought me to dinner there last month.”
value
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “All in all a fantastic place, and worth the trip over to sort of a funny neighborhood (46th bet Lex and Third).”
  2. “The menu prices are a bit expensive for what you get in quality and portion size.”
  3. “The set menu proving very good value, with some identical dishes from the normal menu (rather than a special, cheaper menu).”
1 Star Rating: Poor

06/22/09

Still sick to my stomach....

by PatroonSucks

I'm still sick from this disasterous meal. Do not eat here. To make matters worse, not only was the food terrible, but the staff was terrible too. DO NOT EAT HERE.

  • Pros: Waste of money
  • Cons: Sick for days after
3 Star Rating: Average

11/30/08

unexciting food

by bcronin

Another one of those cool hip places with good ambiance but rather unexciting food. Overpriced dishes that are more decorative than tasty. Went on a double date here. While the drinks and service where excellent the food just didn't justify the prices. Dinner for four $400 with drinks. With a price tag like that at least have something memorable on the menu.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/23/08

Excellent Lunch

by IanDan

This is a great spot for a delicious lunch in a stylish setting with top-notch service. our server was wonderful and happily accommodated my request for a tasting of three different wines by the glass. i ordered the grilled octopus salad, the grilled fillet of salmon and finished with the hazelnut tart. everything was excellent. definitely worth a visit.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/05/07

Delicious food and a cozy, clubby atmosphere

by hkl

I just adore this place. The food is consistently good--the short ribs melt in your mouth and the dover sole is incredible. Came this past summer many times for drinks on the roof (a great people watching spot for those who work in the neighborhood) and then my boyfriend brought me to dinner there last month. We ended up back again about 3 weeks later because we were craving what we'd had the first time around! Service is top notch--not sure what the other reviewers are saying about the owner--he and his staff have been incredibly inviting to everyone in the place the times we've been there. All in all a fantastic place, and worth the trip over to sort of a funny neighborhood (46th bet Lex and Third).

  • Pros: menu, ambience
4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/01/07

Very Nice place, great service

by kinglear

Went here for Restaurant week. It was something special. The layout is great, it wasn't too loud, and the food was excellent. An amazing wine list is sure to please everyone as well. Watch out for the deserts! the sundae is insane...

The Details on Patroon Operations

Place Categories:

  • great food
  • excellent everything
  • great service
  • fantastic place
  • extremely attentive waiting staff
  • not pleasant dining experience
  • highly recommended very
  • terrible staff
  • great clubby atmosphere
  • great afterwork
  • fantastic meal
  • worst light
  • expensive menu prices
  • great spot
  • very good value
  • all good entrees
  • savory seasoned crust
  • nice cigar bar
  • cold bottle
  • nice group
  • great people
  • impressed disappointed
  • great roofdeck
  • good ambiance
  • good quiet atmosphere
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