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Blue Hill

75 Washington Pl
New York, NY 10011-9174
Phone: (212) 539-1776
Blue Hill
Price:
$$$$
Cross Street:
Between Sixth Avenue and Washington Square West
Directions:
A, C, E; B, D, F, V at W 4th St
Specialties:
Fine Dining
Hours:
Mon-Sat 5:30pm-11pm, Sun 5:30pm-10pm

Editorial Review for Blue Hill – by Bryan Miller

The Scene
The small, below ground dining room has the feeling of an exclusive, well-bred supper club. Framed by backlit banquettes and warmly illuminated brick walls, and with a cozy bar at the entrance, the design is refreshingly notable for advancing absolutely no architectural metaphors--it's just a nice place to eat. The staff, while professional, can be humorless and rote.

The Food
You certainly won't need to be carried to a cab from overeating here. In the feathery, well-conceived dishes of chef-owner Dan Barber, flavored broths supplant virtually all sauces. For instance, a beefy charred hanger steak rests on a mound of romaine lettuce in a mild horseradish broth; perfectly poached salmon is elevated by an orange-scented shellfish broth, and crab meat lasagna, while texturally uninteresting, nicely counters the sweet shellfish with a mustard sauce. For starters, try the walnut-based eggplant and zucchini.

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Know Before You Go

Blue Hill fills up early, but you can dine at the handsome limestone bar, and probably meet fellow dining room refugees.

Where to Sit

A small covered patio out back is a pleasant option, but only in warm (not hot)l weather as it lacks air conditioning.

User Reviews for Blue Hill

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/29/2008 Posted by PennyKF

Excellent food. Excellent service. My husband and I went for our anniversary and I will never forget it. The fresh local produce was the biggest draw. Our cold asparagus soup was a major highlight, as well as the chocolate bread pudding for dessert! The wine list was big and well priced; we had an excellent bottle of rose (a Le Fleur from Mendoza). The ambiance was cozy and romantic, and well worth it!

Pros: food, service, ambiance

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/25/2007 Posted by pcsii

We went to the farm upstate in the morning and then the restaurant in the city that night. We saw the care that was put into the cultivation of the foods, and it was reflected by the presentation and preparation at dinner. It was also our anniversary (which we mentioned only in passing) and the staff treated us so nicely. The food is outstanding - everything is fresh and seasonal. The service is excellent. The atmosphere is balanced with elegance and unpretentiousness. A great place to go for a special night.

Pros: All thumbs up

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Know Before You Go

Blue Hill fills up early, but you can dine at the handsome limestone bar, and probably meet fellow dining room refugees.

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Restaurant Information

Hours

  • Mon-Sat 5:30pm-11pm
  • Sun 5:30pm-10pm

Dress Code

  • Semi casual to dressy

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Diners Club
  • Discover

Cuisines

  • American (New)

Meal Price

  • $$$$

Amenities

  • Prix Fixe Menus
  • Romantic Dining
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Theater District Dining
  • Online Reservations
  • Private Rooms
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Quiet

Specialty ratings for Blue Hill

Specialty Rating  
Fine Dining 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Vote

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