| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
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Sit back on great, comfortable couches and choose appetizers from a wonderful bar menu, and cocktails as low as $8.50! ”
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like the decor of this restaurant including the glass mural, lovely lounge, and cozy booths. ”
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The atmosphere is great as well. ”
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We frequently peeked inside to see the chefs working and with all of the art work made for a wonderful ambiance. ”
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From its super-plush atmosphere to its innovative menu, Brasserie never fails to impress. ”
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With extremely convenient parking and excellent food and atmosphere, I will definately be going back to ”
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great place for dinner in romantic environment ”
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Very good food and nice, upscale ambiance ”
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Service is professional without being over bearing The decor is georgous and has become one of my very favotite restaurants in New York. ”
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The food is very good, and the decor is very chic, but what's the deal with the service? ”
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The ambiance was nice and the food so so. ”
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Rue 57 is across the street with fresh air, city views and good food. ”
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And it was really good, the desserts are amazing and the decor tops it all off. ”
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Interior decor was nice. ”
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The atmosphere was decent. ”
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great atmoshere, cozy couches and fantastic drinks. ”
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Great location and I didn't have to wonder far from 5th Avenue. ”
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took my out-of-town sister to this restaurant expecting to enjoy a wonderful dinner in classy ambiance. ”
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We enjoyed the decor as My wife & I love Matisse & the Leger Art ,kind of very unique in NYC. ”
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can think of so many other great restaurants in NYC with better decor and food. ”
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| dessert |
85.71000099182129% positive |
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flavours. The dessert were amazing! ”
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Food was excellent and while the portions weren't especially large, by the conclusion of the meal through two appetizers, the main course and desert, we were content. ”
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It was more like Denny's - soggy food, tasteless desserts. ”
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The dessert wasn't good either. ”
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but the roast beef was not tender or tasty, the hot food station was ok for omelets, desserts/fresh fruits disappointing. ”
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we had the warm chocolate & the Pyramid Passion. ”
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The chocolate cake for dessert was wonderful! ”
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pie and mussels in marinara that were tasty. ”
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The food is pretty good overall and there are treasures to be found on the menu like the scrumptious gnocchi (the sauce is so good) and the fantastic chocolate box (to share or eat alone, it includes several interesting and delectable chocolate desserts f ”
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All of the beautiful deserts makes it hard to watch carbs. ”
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And it was really good, the desserts are amazing and the decor tops it all off. ”
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Dessert of chocolate ice cream w/vanilla sauce also very good. ”
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And dessert was divine. ”
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The chocolate dessert was great though. ”
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| drinks |
87.5% positive |
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When asked to recommend a drink, he replied "I don't know anything about cocktails. ”
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Both the bar and lounge is a great place to wait for a table or for friends to arrive. ”
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However, after scanning the regular menu which failed to impress in relation to the pricing and spending 60 a person including wine, tax, and tip for a half-filled stomach, I left feeling that this is just another "I Wanna Be Trendy, Modern and Overpriced ”
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did not like the wine that I initially ordered, but I was able to substitute a different one at no extra charge. ”
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Never have I been to a place with so many wonderful bar snacks. ”
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He took care of us from guiding us on wine 2 excellent recommendations on the food. ”
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While the rainboq-esque backdrop to the bar is beautiful and the drinks tasty ”
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Our waiter was attentive, but not extremely knowledgeable about the wines on the menu. ”
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think this would be a great place for after work drinks. ”
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Peter, was fantastic with conversation, hospitable and drinks. ”
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great atmoshere, cozy couches and fantastic drinks. ”
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The cocktails were wonderful and cheeper than anyone in town. ”
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This restaurant has two nice bars and an open bar area with cushy leather sofas. ”
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The Belgian raspberry beer was delicious. ”
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Went for the price-fixe lunch, had delicious wine, appetizer, and lamb entree. ”
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What a wonderful place to enjoy food & wine on Valentine dinner ”
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descent down the sweeping stairway leads you to one of my favorite bars to grab a drink or impress a date. ”
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try the "i can't believe it's not a cosmo", it's the best drink i've ever had! ”
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go to the lower bar at 8 1/2 often, but have to rethink this as the new bartender on Thursday nights is very rude. ”
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Sit back on great, comfortable couches and choose appetizers from a wonderful bar menu, and cocktails as low as $8.50! ”
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| food quality |
89.61999893188477% positive |
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My wife's salmon just melted in the mouth, likely the best salmon dish we have both ever had. ”
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The fish was good also but my date's beef was amazing. ”
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Although this certainly isn't my type of place, I have to admit the food tastes good. ”
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Brasserie 8 1/2 serves up excellent food, good service and the price is not like dining at the Cipriani. ”
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The service is good and there were a lot of dishes you won't find elsewhere. ”
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The 12-oz Steak Frites is so flavorful with its incredible bearnaise sauce. ”
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Stick to what the French do well and you'll get a great meal. ”
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The huge shrimp and oysters were delicious. ”
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If you want orgasmic food,knowledgeable service this is the place to go! ”
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The food was beautiful and delicious. ”
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my wife & I went for dinner on Valentine the food was wonderful we had the $75.00 pre-fixe, not bad considering what others are charging more. ”
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While the dining room may need some updating, we didn't complain when we sank into those booths after that scrumptious meal. ”
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the food was good and our waitress was sympathetic to our plight - but Brasserie 8 1/2 left a bad taste in my mouth. ”
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Dessert of chocolate ice cream w/vanilla sauce also very good. ”
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Excellent food that is not overpriced in NYC is hard to find. ”
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Went for the price-fixe lunch, had delicious wine, appetizer, and lamb entree. ”
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The food is pretty good overall and there are treasures to be found on the menu like the scrumptious gnocchi (the sauce is so good) and the fantastic chocolate box (to share or eat alone, it includes several interesting and delectable chocolate desserts f ”
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The roast beef was a perfect medium rare. ”
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The food was excellent! ”
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The ambiance was nice and the food so so. ”
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The Belgian raspberry beer was delicious. ”
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Overall great meal ”
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The duck was yummy as was their tuna/salmon combo - that was definitely very interesting. ”
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but the roast beef was not tender or tasty, the hot food station was ok for omelets, desserts/fresh fruits disappointing. ”
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What a wonderful place to enjoy food & wine on Valentine dinner ”
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Unexpectedly 6 small portions of seared scallops with "fresh wasabi" arrived and we were told compliments of the chef. ”
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We were seated and proceeded to the lovely buffet (a little on the smallish size, but they had everything and of good fresh quality). ”
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would definitely recommend it for restaurant week when the prices allow you to sample some of their great dishes. ”
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With extremely convenient parking and excellent food and atmosphere, I will definately be going back to ”
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The salads were fresh and light. ”
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The dishes weren't on the regular menu, but from this tasting, I feel like I can say the kitchen is comprised of extremely competent cooks who know how to execute a good plate of food. ”
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The carving station served up average turkey, tasteless ahi and so-so beef. ”
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can think of so many other great restaurants in NYC with better decor and food. ”
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Very good food and nice, upscale ambiance ”
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The food was just perfection. ”
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Our waiter Grahm was very warm and enthusiastic and described the specials as well as his favorite dishes. ”
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would definitely go back to Brasserie 8 ½ when I feel like splurging on a meal at a great restaurant. ”
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Mesa and Bolo both have good food but bad hostess. ”
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The food was simply amazing, and it was obvious that each dish was prepared with skill and care. ”
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Our hotel concierge recommended Brasserie 8 1/2 to us and they had quite an amazing spread including an omelet, waffle and crepe station, carvery, and smoked salmon. ”
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It also has upscale trappings, such as great service and complimentary shots of warm soup. ”
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There was the simple crabmeat salad on brioche toast which was not really all that interesting but ultimately effective as an appetizer, whetting the appetite and generating curious anticipation for the next course. ”
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The food is creative, well presented incredible to the eye and the flavors are just out of this world. ”
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While the rainboq-esque backdrop to the bar is beautiful and the drinks tasty ”
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Awful food! ”
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The waiter was nice enough to replace the cold entree with a fresh and hot one, but the barely passable flavor couldn't make up for the initial disappointment. ”
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the lox, artichoke hearts & mesculen salad were good. ”
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The food was mediocre, I've tasted much better at less pricey places. ”
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The food is very good, and the decor is very chic, but what's the deal with the service? ”
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Everything from goat cheese croquetts to crostini with tomato was all delicious and not to mention all freebies. ”
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It was more like Denny's - soggy food, tasteless desserts. ”
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He took care of us from guiding us on wine 2 excellent recommendations on the food. ”
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Cod with potatoe/cod pancake was divine. ”
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The shrimp and smoked salmon were good. ”
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The mushroom was great too - my son was gobbling that up as if they were french fries. ”
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The moment I bit into the perfectly crisp skin, I knew they had mastered the art of cooking a perfect chicken. ”
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The soup and salad were tasty enough but the sandwiches were of the big and sloppy variety. ”
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It's huge, the au poivre sauce was perfect, and the fries made my heart sing. ”
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Food was excellent and while the portions weren't especially large, by the conclusion of the meal through two appetizers, the main course and desert, we were content. ”
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Rue 57 is across the street with fresh air, city views and good food. ”
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pie and mussels in marinara that were tasty. ”
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| menu variety |
95.45000076293945% positive |
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The dishes weren't on the regular menu, but from this tasting, I feel like I can say the kitchen is comprised of extremely competent cooks who know how to execute a good plate of food. ”
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The new fall dinner menu is impressive. ”
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The food is pretty good overall and there are treasures to be found on the menu like the scrumptious gnocchi (the sauce is so good) and the fantastic chocolate box (to share or eat alone, it includes several interesting and delectable chocolate desserts f ”
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The service was good, but the menu was a little off. ”
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However, after scanning the regular menu which failed to impress in relation to the pricing and spending 60 a person including wine, tax, and tip for a half-filled stomach, I left feeling that this is just another "I Wanna Be Trendy, Modern and Overpriced ”
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We had the prix fixe menu which was excellent. ”
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Sit back on great, comfortable couches and choose appetizers from a wonderful bar menu, and cocktails as low as $8.50! ”
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From its super-plush atmosphere to its innovative menu, Brasserie never fails to impress. ”
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Go for the tasting menu, which at $55 is a gem of a bargain! ”
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The soup and salad were tasty enough but the sandwiches were of the big and sloppy variety. ”
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Our waiter was attentive, but not extremely knowledgeable about the wines on the menu. ”
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| overall |
88.88999938964844% positive |
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Service was good though and the place is really pretty. ”
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would definitely go back to Brasserie 8 ½ when I feel like splurging on a meal at a great restaurant. ”
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What a great restaurant, from the moment you enter to the time you leave you are taking care of. ”
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think this would be a great place for after work drinks. ”
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wanted to show my appreciation to my spouse for being such a great father on Father's Day so I took him to this restaurant. ”
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Both the bar and lounge is a great place to wait for a table or for friends to arrive. ”
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great place for dinner in romantic environment ”
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This is by far the best restaurant for the week. ”
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We went here for restaurant week which is a great time to try an otherwise expensive place. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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would definitely go back to Brasserie 8 ½ when I feel like splurging on a meal at a great restaurant. ”
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| service |
79.16999816894531% positive |
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The waiter was nice enough to replace the cold entree with a fresh and hot one, but the barely passable flavor couldn't make up for the initial disappointment. ”
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terrible service thw worst that |I have ever received anywhere in the world especially from the manager VERY VERY RUDE AND ARROGANT DONT GO THERE ! ”
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Our waiter was attentive, but not extremely knowledgeable about the wines on the menu. ”
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Continue to the beautiful main floor where you will be greeted with graceful, relaxed, and completely professional service. ”
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The service was outstanding ”
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Their dinner service is quite nice too ”
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Mesa and Bolo both have good food but bad hostess. ”
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After I inquired about their "famous" lobster special and its availability, the waiter disregarded out of hand. ”
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The food is very good, and the decor is very chic, but what's the deal with the service? ”
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Brasserie 8 1/2 serves up excellent food, good service and the price is not like dining at the Cipriani. ”
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The service was so attentive and welcoming. ”
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Our waiter Grahm was very warm and enthusiastic and described the specials as well as his favorite dishes. ”
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could tell he genuinely understood the meaning of great service. ”
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Our waitress was wonderful and made good recommendations. ”
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The service was good, but the menu was a little off. ”
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Our waiter was incredibly patient and helpful, and despite the influx of noisy young squealing girls taking advantage of the restaurant week deals, it was a pleasant experience. ”
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Extremely rude new bartender ”
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It also has upscale trappings, such as great service and complimentary shots of warm soup. ”
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go to the lower bar at 8 1/2 often, but have to rethink this as the new bartender on Thursday nights is very rude. ”
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The staff was great with my 18-month-old son. ”
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The service was wonderful. ”
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The service is good and there were a lot of dishes you won't find elsewhere. ”
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If you want orgasmic food,knowledgeable service this is the place to go! ”
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Our waiter was very nice and professional though there were few times where he seemed to be MIA for quite a long time. ”
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Overall poor management - poor planning, poor execution, poor service. ”
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... the rude bartender who always seems to be far more interested in text messaging then pleasaing his patrons, is a major turn off. ”
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the food was good and our waitress was sympathetic to our plight - but Brasserie 8 1/2 left a bad taste in my mouth. ”
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The big surprise came when I ordered the seabass and the waiter recommended I get it medium rare. ”
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good service ”
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Even though we were there for an early dinner (the dining room was no where near full), the hostess immediately seated us at the worst table in the house. ”
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The décor and service are excellent. ”
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Service was outstanding genuinely attentive. ”
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So much for a shee-shee restaurant with excellent service! ”
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The staff was very attentive, and made this a very special 80th Birthday Party. ”
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The service, particularly our server Erin, struck a nice balance between attending to our needs and allowing us to enjoy our evening. ”
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More importantly, the service was so attentive--- not stuffy either-- actually felt like they cared if we enjoyed our experience, which, simply, was refreshing. ”
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Drinks here are great, bartenders are nice and friendly. ”
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The staff is professional if a bit slow. ”
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The staff was very friendly and not at all stuffy. ”
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The staff was very attentive. ”
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| value |
85.41999816894531% positive |
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Our waiter was incredibly patient and helpful, and despite the influx of noisy young squealing girls taking advantage of the restaurant week deals, it was a pleasant experience. ”
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Went for the price-fixe lunch, had delicious wine, appetizer, and lamb entree. ”
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Desserts are especially good here and worth coming for just on their own! ”
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Erin also recommended a bottle of pinot noir that was well worth the splurge. ”
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Excellent food that is not overpriced in NYC is hard to find. ”
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Second of all, the restaurant feels like a huge war bunker or underground airplane hanger with no windows and no sun. ”
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The food is pretty good overall and there are treasures to be found on the menu like the scrumptious gnocchi (the sauce is so good) and the fantastic chocolate box (to share or eat alone, it includes several interesting and delectable chocolate desserts f ”
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Food was excellent and while the portions weren't especially large, by the conclusion of the meal through two appetizers, the main course and desert, we were content. ”
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would definitely recommend it for restaurant week when the prices allow you to sample some of their great dishes. ”
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The food was mediocre, I've tasted much better at less pricey places. ”
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The huge shrimp and oysters were delicious. ”
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Unexpectedly 6 small portions of seared scallops with "fresh wasabi" arrived and we were told compliments of the chef. ”
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It's huge, the au poivre sauce was perfect, and the fries made my heart sing. ”
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However, after scanning the regular menu which failed to impress in relation to the pricing and spending 60 a person including wine, tax, and tip for a half-filled stomach, I left feeling that this is just another "I Wanna Be Trendy, Modern and Overpriced ”
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Brasserie 8 1/2 serves up excellent food, good service and the price is not like dining at the Cipriani. ”
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We went here for restaurant week which is a great time to try an otherwise expensive place. ”
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| wait time |
100.0% positive |
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The staff is professional if a bit slow. ”
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Our waiter was very nice and professional though there were few times where he seemed to be MIA for quite a long time. ”
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