| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
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The chill but professional atmosphere of the restaurant made both my date and I very comfortable, so conversation flowed easily as we went from delicious mussels in a amazing curry broth, to light salads perfect for the hot weather. ”
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The staff is awesome and make you wanna cozy up to them after they feed you right. ”
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The ambiance is really cool and everything is reasonably priced. ”
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The decor is very clean, modern design. ”
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it was a cozy place to have a relaxed date. ”
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The classy and simple decor of sage green booths and fresh flowers calms the mind and the friendly, knowlegable and handsome waitstaff serve up beautiful appetizers and entrees. ”
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The staff was inviting and friendly, the food was excellent ( i recomend the ravioli) and the ambiance was relaxed and hip. ”
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It's a true NY experience between the food, the fantastic drink menu (the cranapple martini is always a winner), and the ambiance. ”
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We made a reservation, waited a few minutes, and were seated in a nice location. ”
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She did a great job at recommending food and wine, and she kept us entertained with her fun personality. ”
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What I got was a cozy little place that takes you to another place. ”
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The service is friendly and the atmosphere is fun. ”
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We were soon greeted by our sever, Laila, whose pleasant attitude and helpful knowledge assisted in creating an exceptional atmosphere for the evening. ”
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The ambiance is fun and lively, especially in the warmer months. ”
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If you are looking for a fun and local HK restaurant, look for the big, purple "E ”
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love coming here, the food is always great, the servers are fun and attentive, and the music is a combination of 80's nostalgia meets the Buddha Bar series. ”
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This restaurant was perfect, a high paced, yet personal atmosphere where the servers where bubbly and ready to help our undeciding manner. ”
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expected a huge restaurant with kinda sorta good atmosphere. ”
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Great service, great location and good for people watching. ”
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The decor and atmosphere were comfortable and contemporary. ”
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The food and the ambience is just perfect! ”
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Great food, great atmosphere, one of the best places in town ”
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The casual ambience, the friendly staff, delicious martini's - I could go on for ever. ”
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This place is super cool, super fun and lotsa hella good comfort food. ”
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The bottom line is the food is fun, accessable yet sophisticated, inventive and will put a smile on your face, without damaging your wallet. ”
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Sunday brunch is definitely my favorite (I would recommend that you get there early - word has definitely spread), but I also enjoy sitting at the cozy bar just for a cocktail. ”
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It's hip decor and friendly staff are second only to the food. ”
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enjoyed the ambiance and loved the food. ”
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The waiters are friendly, the atmosphers is cozy/comfy yet mod, and there's a nice selection of foods to choose from. ”
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People just want to go out and have excellent food, get friendly service, have a fun time and still be able to afford the other things that the city has to offer. ”
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They expanded the seating with a cozy new back section, added some great new dishes (I had the most fantastic j erk Shrimp and exciting maize crusted salmon) but kept everything that was good (amazing staff and Mac & Jack!) ”
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The Eatery serves up more than a great meal, sit outside, for a comfortable seat to people watch on 9th ave while enjoying your Watermelon Martini and Grilled Salmon Salad. ”
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The staff is very friendly and seem to be having a lot of fun at work. ”
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Good food, friends, and fun. ”
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the music, atmosphere, staff, food and drinks are great. ”
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Also convenient location in Midtown Manhattan. ”
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Speciality drinks from the E-bar are fun and hit the spot! ”
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was simply stuffed when I left but the atmosphere was fun and friendly and I will def be visiting again. ”
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The decor was clean and simple, and the food was fantastic. ”
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Wonderful atmosphere and music meet you immediately when you walk through the front door. ”
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Aside from the food, which is wonderfully varried and beyond deliciuos (have the meatloaf), the atmosphere is friendly, welcoming and chic at the same time. ”
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Hell's Kitchen is such a great central location to meet friends, and Eatery is the best place that offers something for everyone, especially if you like a fantastic Cranapple Martini! ”
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The food was good, it was good atmosphere for conversation, and the service was some of the best I've had in New York (I'm a southerner, so my expectations are high!) ”
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My sister recommended this place to me, as well as researching it on here on Citysearch and I must say the reviews do not do justice for the exquisite atmosphere, prompt and friendly serivice and excelllent mouth watering cuisine. ”
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The waiters are fun and sassy and know their way around that fantastic menu. ”
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| dessert |
94.44000244140625% positive |
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Finish it off with the warm chocolate cake with pistachio ice cream, and you'll have to roll yourself out the front door! ”
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desserts (~$7) are large and easily sharable (the banana cheesecake is especially good). ”
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The dessert list is so good but the E-wich (a huge ice cream sandwich) is pheonominal. ”
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best dessert around especially the pistaccio ice cream. ”
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The prixe fix option made it easy on the group too -- we got a selection of appetizers, everyone could choose their own main dish, and really impressive (and delicious) dessert platters. ”
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The soups and salads are great, as are the drinks and desserts. ”
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We were blown away by the filling with cream cheese, bananas and chocolate! ”
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The night ended perfectly with a to-die-for warm chocolate cake and a good night kiss from my date! ”
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the desserts were amazing! ”
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sauce) The brownie was dry, and the ice cream tasted like it was freezer-burnt. ”
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The dessert, chocolate banana spring rolls, delicious and creative. ”
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For dessert we had to go for the molten chocolate cake with pistachio ice cream, and the oozing hot chocolate was rich enough to inspire some very naughty ideas! ”
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the deserts were great too. ”
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As an interesting opening touch we were served a banana cake tart which was again very good. ”
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Even though it was busy, I still felt welcomed and loved my Fellini along with my crab cake benedict. ”
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The appetizers were quite delicious, we order savory crab cakes (extremely meaty and tatsy) as well as calamari. ”
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Their drinks were good and desert was pretty good, although the chocolate banana egg roll was a dissapointment. ”
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For dessert we shared a dish of Chocolate Bannana Spring Rolls which was the perfect end to out already outstanding meal. ”
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| drinks |
96.14999771118164% positive |
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And the drinks are always great. ”
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It's a true NY experience between the food, the fantastic drink menu (the cranapple martini is always a winner), and the ambiance. ”
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im a regular and Staff/food/drinks are always amazing. ”
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The soups and salads are great, as are the drinks and desserts. ”
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The food was very satisfying and went very well with the wine the server chose for me. ”
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The drinks were horrible, couldn't get a simple bloody mary right and the sangria was so. ”
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The staff is welcoming, the food is great and the speciality drinks from the E-bar are even better. ”
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Speciality drinks from the E-bar are fun and hit the spot! ”
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Nice to go for late night snack,s and drinks, but the food looks great too. ”
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The food is fantastic, the prices are reasonable, and the drinks are creative and yummy. ”
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Staff and drinks always great. ”
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Within minutes, we were offered drinks, and the great service did not stop there. ”
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My job requires me to wine and dine my clients on a frequent enough basis, and I think I've finally found the perfect place to do it. ”
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The bar is nice and the drinks are tasty, but that's where the yums ended. ”
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Then we go to order our drinks and the waiter was sloowwww to come by. ”
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On the other hand the wine list is very reasonable with great selections for under $30 a bottle. ”
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Their drinks were good and desert was pretty good, although the chocolate banana egg roll was a dissapointment. ”
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my mojito wasnt very good at all and i get that drink a lot. ”
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Wow, I almost had to be carried out with all of the good food and drink I had. ”
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Our waitress was attentive and quick to refill our coffee. ”
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Seated promptly, friendly, great attitude, helpful service, excellent food (the shrimp with polenta and sweet potatoes and the chicken raviole were first rate -- the spinach was pefect), generous drinks, and ran into friends. ”
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the music, atmosphere, staff, food and drinks are great. ”
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Sunday brunch is definitely my favorite (I would recommend that you get there early - word has definitely spread), but I also enjoy sitting at the cozy bar just for a cocktail. ”
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Some friends and I recently stopped by Eatery planning to get drinks and a bite, but loved the space and the vibe and ended up having dinner at the bar. ”
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Went to a cool midtown spot for a bite and a drink. ”
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She did a great job at recommending food and wine, and she kept us entertained with her fun personality. ”
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| food quality |
91.30999565124512% positive |
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In fact, what I learned was that I never really had a good mole sauce. ”
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My sister recommended this place to me, as well as researching it on here on Citysearch and I must say the reviews do not do justice for the exquisite atmosphere, prompt and friendly serivice and excelllent mouth watering cuisine. ”
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There's a large assortment of salads, sammies, burgers, and entrees (like Mac and Jack Cheese, or Pesto-Pork Tenderloin with Melon-Prosciutto Salad). ”
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My date and I both started with the Grilled Asian Chicken Salad (on the recommendation of our server) which was a delicious and creative take on pan asian cuisine, I especially liked the fried eggroll skin in the salad. ”
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Really good food (Mac & Jack is great) and for a good value (quite rare in NYC). ”
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This eatery has great food,great prices and excellent service. ”
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In a party of 2, food coming out 15 minutes apart for each patron is absurd, especially when the staff reaction is "I'm sorry" while your friend's food gets stale and cold waiting for yours to be served! ”
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She did a great job at recommending food and wine, and she kept us entertained with her fun personality. ”
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It's a true NY experience between the food, the fantastic drink menu (the cranapple martini is always a winner), and the ambiance. ”
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The menu has a great variety and the food is excellent. ”
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The tuna tartar was delicious, a great appetizer. ”
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Anyway, the salad was good but the dressings (I mean all of them) are HORRIBLE. ”
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We ordered this amazing tuna dish that was served with a warm noodle salad (so so good..) ”
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We ordered poached eggs and French Toast, and the portions were huge! ”
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For dessert we shared a dish of Chocolate Bannana Spring Rolls which was the perfect end to out already outstanding meal. ”
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The dessert list is so good but the E-wich (a huge ice cream sandwich) is pheonominal. ”
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Definitely enjoyed the comfort food, and the bill was less than I expected. ”
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best comfort food ”
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They have the most amazing food with the best staff in this city. ”
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It's hip decor and friendly staff are second only to the food. ”
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The food is always great love the sashimi tuna. ”
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They expanded the seating with a cozy new back section, added some great new dishes (I had the most fantastic j erk Shrimp and exciting maize crusted salmon) but kept everything that was good (amazing staff and Mac & Jack!) ”
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This place is hands down the best comfort food in the city. ”
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Another great bonus is the divers brunch menu- anything from simple eggs and bacon, to a southwestern pulled pork tostada. ”
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If you like pretty things and good food, this is the place to go. ”
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gave up and tried my companion's mac and cheese, which, again, was delicious for the first few bites. ”
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the music, atmosphere, staff, food and drinks are great. ”
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My favorite things about this place is that its not painfully filled with posers, the food is awesome, and the staff is so informative and friendly. ”
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know I'll have a great meal, but I also know I'll have a great time. ”
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... THIS PLACE IS A GAY MAN'S DREAM> Then on top of everything the food is great, love the blackened mahi mahi and don't even get me started on the watermelon martini. ”
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great food, not too crowded before our show! ”
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Aside from the food, which is wonderfully varried and beyond deliciuos (have the meatloaf), the atmosphere is friendly, welcoming and chic at the same time. ”
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Food is always delicious -- gotta get the duck tostada! ”
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had a ruby sipper, which may have been the most delicious cocktail I've ever had. ”
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The mole sauce is the best I have ever had (comes as part of wild mushroom empanada). ”
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Just mediocre food with an expensive price tag that was served at two different times! ”
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followed my handsome waiter's suggestions for everything from my cranapple martini, BBQ duck tostada appetizer and rum-glazed pork tenerloin entree to the scandalously good brownie sundae. ”
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All the other food is great too. ”
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had the special french toast that day, which was the best I had ever had. ”
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good looking staff, great food, and has a great patio for outside dining. ”
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The service was very friendly and efficient, however, the food was only a slight step above a diner. ”
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Excellent service, that customized my meal and surpirisingly let us leasurely enjoy a long brunch. ”
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The food is awesome and creative. ”
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we also had the best salmon dish ( I'm not even a fan of salmon but there was this amazing mustard sauce). ”
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The bottom line is the food is fun, accessable yet sophisticated, inventive and will put a smile on your face, without damaging your wallet. ”
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If you hate great food and fantastic martinis this is not your spot. ”
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really liked the food. ”
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The staff was so nice and the food was delicious. ”
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sauce) The brownie was dry, and the ice cream tasted like it was freezer-burnt. ”
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got the mac & jack as an entree which was great, my friend had the meatloaf which was good (and the mashed potatoes that came with were excellent!) ”
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Hip-cool, good food ”
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Then, we both tried the Adobe salad, which was delicious. ”
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This salad is even good after a night in the fridge. ”
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Perfect thin slices of chicken, tomatillo and melted pepper-jack cheese oozing out of the crusted bread. ”
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good american food ”
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was pleasantly surprised to see that this local hangout had amazing food and equally as impressive service. ”
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loved the Mac & Jack entree, and my friend really enjoyed the Asian Chicken Salad dish. ”
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It was fried, but not too heavy, and the sauce was interesting. ”
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The food is damn good, too. ”
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Overall, the service and host made sure that we felt appreciated and the food was delicious. ”
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The casual ambience, the friendly staff, delicious martini's - I could go on for ever. ”
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also love their tequlia shrimp dish -- the menu is really creative and diverse -- my picky friends even found stuff they loved. ”
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Our food was less than appetizing and the service wasn't great. ”
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Although the homefried potatoes were not worth the plate space, next time I'll ask to substitute a nice salad. ”
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The cheese fondue added so much flavor to the already delicious steak. ”
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I've been eating at Eatery for a while now and you can always count on the great food. ”
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Although, the food isn't to-die-for, this place has some very good offerings (skip the Mac and Jack as tempting as it may sound). ”
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We got seated promptly, the waiter suggested cran-apple martinis,(so yummy) We ordered some apps; ginger calamari, with an amazing dipping sauce, and black mussels in a curry broth, so tasty, but the best part were the entrees. ”
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The staff is welcoming and the food is always good. ”
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My one friend did enjoy his sandwich, but his wife didn't even finish her miniscule plate of eggs. ”
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The staff is welcoming, the food is great and the speciality drinks from the E-bar are even better. ”
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Everyone in the party was so full by the end, that we only ordered the Warm Chocolate Cake with the gooey delicious center, which is to die for. ”
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Nice to go for late night snack,s and drinks, but the food looks great too. ”
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love the menu variety and the food was excellent. ”
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The food was good, it was good atmosphere for conversation, and the service was some of the best I've had in New York (I'm a southerner, so my expectations are high!) ”
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From experience of going to a very busy place like this, I was a little worried about the usual problems you encounter, like the long wait for the food or the food being cold or over cooked. ”
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don't mind paying the prices they are charging at Eatery, but in return I expect both decent service and food. ”
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The food was great and the vibe, it was a great night. ”
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Great burger and sweet potato fries, even the garlic pickles that came on the side of the burger had a notable, distinctive flavor, as did the chipotle meatloaf. ”
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im a regular and Staff/food/drinks are always amazing. ”
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My date's pork entree was a bit dry, but my short rib was incredible. ”
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we order, my boyfriends food was decent and i ordered a chicken salad and the chicken was slopped on and cold and barely cooked! ”
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We thought maybe they were squeezing fresh oranges, which would possibly explain the price. ”
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Both times the chicken was cold, old and nasty. ”
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The food was mediocre but what was most off-putting was having to watch the staff stand around an empty dining room pretending to be alert and ready to Herr-manager's whim. ”
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Our waiter was terrific and the eggplant and chicken ravioli was really, really good. ”
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Amist the plethora of food choices on 9th Ave, the Eatery is a true gem. ”
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It's the perfect place to go and have a great meal. ”
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food was fine but nothing outstanding. ”
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Good food. ”
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we had the tuna which was mediocre and a salad. ”
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Great food ”
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Eatery is always busy, day and night not only because the food is so good but the service is the best on 9th ave. I am always greeated by happy people who take great care in what they are doing no matter how busy this place gets. ”
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Be certain you compliment the salmon club with a side of fries, both are mouth-watering excellent. ”
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The food and the ambience is just perfect! ”
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My friends really enjoyed their spinach salad with portabello and the tequilla shrimp. ”
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The classy and simple decor of sage green booths and fresh flowers calms the mind and the friendly, knowlegable and handsome waitstaff serve up beautiful appetizers and entrees. ”
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This restaurant is always reliable for quality food- the salads are really great, as are the sandwiches. ”
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The food is fantastic, the prices are reasonable, and the drinks are creative and yummy. ”
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Even though it was busy, I still felt welcomed and loved my Fellini along with my crab cake benedict. ”
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It has this delicious cilantro pesto on the chicken, pleasingly tart slices of tomatillos & melted pepper jack that is not spicy at all. ”
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Great service and tasty food. ”
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love coming here, the food is always great, the servers are fun and attentive, and the music is a combination of 80's nostalgia meets the Buddha Bar series. ”
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Great food, great atmosphere, one of the best places in town ”
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While it can get pretty crowded, it is definitely worth it for a good meal. ”
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The dessert, chocolate banana spring rolls, delicious and creative. ”
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Great food, good service. ”
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The food was very satisfying and went very well with the wine the server chose for me. ”
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The toast was cold and flimsy. ”
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The food is creative yet homey (meatloaf better than mom used to make), gourmet yet unintimidating (the tequila shrimp with flautas), and very reasonably priced. ”
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lousy service, mediocre food ”
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The food is good and reasonable priced. ”
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think this place has great food at great prices. ”
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and Eatery's is delicious. ”
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The prixe fix option made it easy on the group too -- we got a selection of appetizers, everyone could choose their own main dish, and really impressive (and delicious) dessert platters. ”
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The service was very attentive, and there was plenty of delicious and unique food to go around. ”
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It's really too bad, because the girls request going there as they love the food, but I will not take them as I have been stuffed into that corner enough. ”
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We eventually had to ask a busboy for our check As we were leaving, we heard the couple next to us asking their waitress why where their food was and the waitress was very RUDE. ”
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The first time, i ordered the house made ravioli - the combination of flavors is mouthwatering - the ravioli stuffed with chix, eggplant in a sage butter sauce - omg! ”
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The service was outstanding and friendly(our server took the time to explain every menu item we had questions on, and even took time to direct us to some local bars to head to after the meal), and the food was to die for. ”
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The soups and salads are great, as are the drinks and desserts. ”
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Our favorite was the special pistachio crusted shrimp and scallop dish. ”
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The food is good but not the best value. ”
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The appetizers were quite delicious, we order savory crab cakes (extremely meaty and tatsy) as well as calamari. ”
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Great food, Great service. ”
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Eatery's a great place to have a good time with friends and enjoy great food. ”
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Their drinks were good and desert was pretty good, although the chocolate banana egg roll was a dissapointment. ”
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The vibe is great, the servers are hip and effecient, and the food is AMAZING! ”
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the very flavorful duck tostada; and a special with balsamic glazed flank steak and an inventive, refreshing salad. ”
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People just want to go out and have excellent food, get friendly service, have a fun time and still be able to afford the other things that the city has to offer. ”
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We both had the cranapple martini that the bartender recommended and it was delicious. ”
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As soon as we got our menu i knew i was going to have a hard time deciding if i wanted the eggs benidict, or better known as their famous "E-Benne" or the scrumptious Stuffed French Toast, i can never decide - Salty or Sweet? ”
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Great food and service ”
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Good food, friends, and fun. ”
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The bar is nice and the drinks are tasty, but that's where the yums ended. ”
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The Pork Chop was outstanding, especially with the contrast of the Orange-Watercress salad and the Habanero Vinaigrette Now, often times in this city I am bit resigned to order seafood at a restaurant that has fewer than 4 of those items on the menu, but ”
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had a great crabcake app and my salad was fresh and tasty! ”
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enjoyed the ambiance and loved the food. ”
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Good food and value ”
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Great food,I had the steak, it was perfect. ”
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live in the neighborhood and could bever find good food without compromising service, or vice-a-versa, until I finally found the Eatery! ”
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The staff was inviting and friendly, the food was excellent ( i recomend the ravioli) and the ambiance was relaxed and hip. ”
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Every meal I have had (I've been there 4-5 times) has been very good. ”
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really expected better service since Vynl and El Centro (all affiliated restaurants) always have great food and service. ”
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The decor was clean and simple, and the food was fantastic. ”
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Eatery has the perfect menu of international influences showing up in American cuisine. ”
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They have a watermelon martini with fresh juice that rocks my world! ”
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The Eatery serves up more than a great meal, sit outside, for a comfortable seat to people watch on 9th ave while enjoying your Watermelon Martini and Grilled Salmon Salad. ”
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while the brunch was tasty the service was terrible! ”
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I've never paid less for such a tasty mojito. ”
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We recently ate here before going to a play (Gypsy at the St James) and the service was great, the restaurant wasn't too crowded (but it was full) and our food was great. ”
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The food was excellent. ”
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Great salmon club, enormous burgers, and yummy salads. ”
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Wow, I almost had to be carried out with all of the good food and drink I had. ”
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had the stuffed french toast, which was delicious, and all my friends' dishes were as well. ”
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It's still the best place to have great food at decent prices. ”
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This place is super cool, super fun and lotsa hella good comfort food. ”
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Beware, the Asian Chicken salad is highly addictive and should have a warning lable on it. ”
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The chill but professional atmosphere of the restaurant made both my date and I very comfortable, so conversation flowed easily as we went from delicious mussels in a amazing curry broth, to light salads perfect for the hot weather. ”
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Seated promptly, friendly, great attitude, helpful service, excellent food (the shrimp with polenta and sweet potatoes and the chicken raviole were first rate -- the spinach was pefect), generous drinks, and ran into friends. ”
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I've been to Eatery twice in the past couple of weeks because I just love the food and my friends and I have such a great time when we go. ”
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The top layer of my adobo salad was nice enough, but just below the surface it began to swim in a cloyingly sweet dressing, so that it became like some weird melted jello concoction. ”
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The food was really good, the Asian Chicken Salad is as good as people say. ”
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The bartender was fantastic and suggested some terrific dishes. ”
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some of my favorite dishes are the mustard-crusted salmon, mac and jack, pork tostada, edamame soup, and the baby spinich salad. ”
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| menu variety |
92.96999931335449% positive |
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The menu is very unique and there is a wide variety of things to choose from (I was with two very picky eaters who were able to find something they'd eat). ”
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love the menu variety and the food was excellent. ”
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The wait staff knows the menu inside and out, and they were able to answer all my questions about their unique sauces. ”
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The servers know their way around the menu like a good New Yorker knows their way around the Barney's sale. ”
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Eatery has the perfect menu of international influences showing up in American cuisine. ”
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nice menu. ”
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As soon as we got our menu i knew i was going to have a hard time deciding if i wanted the eggs benidict, or better known as their famous "E-Benne" or the scrumptious Stuffed French Toast, i can never decide - Salty or Sweet? ”
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Another great bonus is the divers brunch menu- anything from simple eggs and bacon, to a southwestern pulled pork tostada. ”
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The prixe fix option made it easy on the group too -- we got a selection of appetizers, everyone could choose their own main dish, and really impressive (and delicious) dessert platters. ”
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We went for Sunday brunch - menu looked pretty good. ”
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The chef has put together a wonderful menu with fantastic and varied choices that will please anyone. ”
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The Pork Chop was outstanding, especially with the contrast of the Orange-Watercress salad and the Habanero Vinaigrette Now, often times in this city I am bit resigned to order seafood at a restaurant that has fewer than 4 of those items on the menu, but ”
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It has a great brunch menu and prices are very reasonable. ”
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The menu is imaginitive but not pretentious and the prices are more than reasonable. ”
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We weren't rushed and the waitress was helpful in deciding among the many options. ”
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in fact, everything on the menu looks really good- service is mediocre, the portions are pretty good and all in all it was a very good dining experience. ”
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The selections for lunch are huge. ”
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The service was outstanding and friendly(our server took the time to explain every menu item we had questions on, and even took time to direct us to some local bars to head to after the meal), and the food was to die for. ”
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Awesome space and a great menu (fairly priced too!) ”
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The menu has a great variety and the food is excellent. ”
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The waiters are friendly, the atmosphers is cozy/comfy yet mod, and there's a nice selection of foods to choose from. ”
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Every time I've gone, I've found something new that I enjoyed off the menu, but the service has rarely been impressive. ”
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The waiters are fun and sassy and know their way around that fantastic menu. ”
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also love their tequlia shrimp dish -- the menu is really creative and diverse -- my picky friends even found stuff they loved. ”
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It's a true NY experience between the food, the fantastic drink menu (the cranapple martini is always a winner), and the ambiance. ”
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As a Chef, I can tell you the menu is full of surprise combinations that are inventive and that really work. ”
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The mac and cheese is def worth trying and they sometimes have good salads on the menu. ”
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The menu touches on so many cuisines and I have never been disappointed. ”
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Fun, Great Service, Awesome variety ”
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go there often just to make my way though their fabulous menu. ”
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Amist the plethora of food choices on 9th Ave, the Eatery is a true gem. ”
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On the other hand the wine list is very reasonable with great selections for under $30 a bottle. ”
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100.0% positive |
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It's still the best place to have great food at decent prices. ”
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So not only have I found a great restaurant for me, I finally, found one that I can eat at with my picky friend! ”
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Eatery is a great place for Bruch. ”
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Eatery is the best restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. ”
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Hell's Kitchen is such a great central location to meet friends, and Eatery is the best place that offers something for everyone, especially if you like a fantastic Cranapple Martini! ”
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Upscale, but casual, a great quality at an affordable place, in a generally unpretentious setting. ”
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Eatery is always busy, day and night not only because the food is so good but the service is the best on 9th ave. I am always greeated by happy people who take great care in what they are doing no matter how busy this place gets. ”
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It's an especially great place for dates or starting a night out on the town. ”
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Eatery's a great place to have a good time with friends and enjoy great food. ”
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If you like pretty things and good food, this is the place to go. ”
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All I have to say, is it was the best experience that I've had in a restaurant in a very long time. ”
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nice place to impress a date ”
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| return potential |
80.95000267028809% positive |
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Highly recommended, and I'll definitely be back. ”
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don't mind paying the prices they are charging at Eatery, but in return I expect both decent service and food. ”
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Attentive, friendly service also, we will most definitely be back again! ”
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Food was horrible, tasteless and old, after we return it the manager came up to our table and said that he wouldnt eat it either ”
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If you are like me and really enjoy good service you should definitely eat here and if you had a bad experience I would urge you to go back. ”
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Overall good vibe and I'll go back. ”
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every time i come to eatery i get the consistency of the outstanding service i will be back ”
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| service |
89.35999870300293% positive |
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Our waiter was very friendly & had great suggestions; he was a sweetheart & very attentive. ”
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The service is excellent our waiter was extremely helpful. ”
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Great food, Great service. ”
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Our food was less than appetizing and the service wasn't great. ”
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My friend is a vegetarian and so our waiter recommended the "Farmer's Market Pasta" that changes daily. ”
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Great service, great location and good for people watching. ”
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The bartenders are always nice and welcoming and I never feel alone. ”
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We weren't rushed and the waitress was helpful in deciding among the many options. ”
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They also have a very friendly staff. ”
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The service was good, paying attention without hovering. ”
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The casual ambience, the friendly staff, delicious martini's - I could go on for ever. ”
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This eatery has great food,great prices and excellent service. ”
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They expanded the seating with a cozy new back section, added some great new dishes (I had the most fantastic j erk Shrimp and exciting maize crusted salmon) but kept everything that was good (amazing staff and Mac & Jack!) ”
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The waiters are fun and sassy and know their way around that fantastic menu. ”
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Service has always been fast and friendly -- even when I go for brunch -- which is a rare thing in this neighborhood! ”
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The service is attentive, and the staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and attractive. ”
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Our waitress Laila was refreshing. ”
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the music, atmosphere, staff, food and drinks are great. ”
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was pleasantly surprised to see that this local hangout had amazing food and equally as impressive service. ”
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We recently ate here before going to a play (Gypsy at the St James) and the service was great, the restaurant wasn't too crowded (but it was full) and our food was great. ”
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The Eatery serves up more than a great meal, sit outside, for a comfortable seat to people watch on 9th ave while enjoying your Watermelon Martini and Grilled Salmon Salad. ”
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The staff was very attentive to detail and I would highly recommend Eatery to anyone wanting to have a casual brunch. ”
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The entire experience was highlighted by my waiter's good-time spirit and great taste! ”
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while the brunch was tasty the service was terrible! ”
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Worst service- no contest. ”
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The service was wonderful. ”
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Remember there are always those people that are just bitter and there is nothing that you ca do in order to please then! ”
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It's hip decor and friendly staff are second only to the food. ”
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Yes, the manager made a brief apology but that was the only acknowledgement of poor service throughout the night, not to mention that the tilapia I ordered was bland. ”
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very very nice bartender. ”
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the host and hostess were both very nice. ”
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The service was very attentive, and there was plenty of delicious and unique food to go around. ”
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They have the most amazing food with the best staff in this city. ”
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Every time I've gone, I've found something new that I enjoyed off the menu, but the service has rarely been impressive. ”
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Our waiter was very nice and ontop of everything. ”
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The service was terrible. ”
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The service was really good and we were seated immediately after arriving. ”
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Excellent service, that customized my meal and surpirisingly let us leasurely enjoy a long brunch. ”
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We both had the cranapple martini that the bartender recommended and it was delicious. ”
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The classy and simple decor of sage green booths and fresh flowers calms the mind and the friendly, knowlegable and handsome waitstaff serve up beautiful appetizers and entrees. ”
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Great food, good service. ”
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Overall, the service and host made sure that we felt appreciated and the food was delicious. ”
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Food was horrible, tasteless and old, after we return it the manager came up to our table and said that he wouldnt eat it either ”
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Eatery is always busy, day and night not only because the food is so good but the service is the best on 9th ave. I am always greeated by happy people who take great care in what they are doing no matter how busy this place gets. ”
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Everything tasted fantastic and the server was extremely helpful when it came time for me to order. ”
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like being able to order an interesting martini without feeling like I'm bothering the bartender! ”
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This restaurant was perfect, a high paced, yet personal atmosphere where the servers where bubbly and ready to help our undeciding manner. ”
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We were seated promptly and greeted quickly by our friendly and cute server. ”
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The brunch is great, service is friendly and fast and it looks like there ”
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We eventually had to ask a busboy for our check As we were leaving, we heard the couple next to us asking their waitress why where their food was and the waitress was very RUDE. ”
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In a party of 2, food coming out 15 minutes apart for each patron is absurd, especially when the staff reaction is "I'm sorry" while your friend's food gets stale and cold waiting for yours to be served! ”
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Attentive, friendly service also, we will most definitely be back again! ”
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The people I gone with all enjoyed it as well - big time. ”
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Service was friendly, professional and prompt, despite the mob. ”
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Within minutes, we were offered drinks, and the great service did not stop there. ”
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My favorite things about this place is that its not painfully filled with posers, the food is awesome, and the staff is so informative and friendly. ”
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When we finally did get seated, the service was excellent and prompt. ”
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The servers are attentive(and easy on the eyes) and the place as whole makes for great night out! ”
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terrible service ”
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the host was totally snooty and we didnt really see enough of our waiter. ”
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The service was outstanding and friendly(our server took the time to explain every menu item we had questions on, and even took time to direct us to some local bars to head to after the meal), and the food was to die for. ”
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The food was really good, the Asian Chicken Salad is as good as people say. ”
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Our hip, friendly waiter suggested their cranapple martinis. ”
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If you are like me and really enjoy good service you should definitely eat here and if you had a bad experience I would urge you to go back. ”
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The vibe is great, the servers are hip and effecient, and the food is AMAZING! ”
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.... from the tatooed bearded muscle cub of a manager to the cute dark haired host and a waitstaff that is a feast for the eyes with the rock and roll guy, the muscle boy with a mohawk the california blonde, the fairskined irish boy and our waiter with th ”
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My date and I both started with the Grilled Asian Chicken Salad (on the recommendation of our server) which was a delicious and creative take on pan asian cuisine, I especially liked the fried eggroll skin in the salad. ”
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Nothing to write home about & service was AWFUL! ”
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Our waiter was terrific and the eggplant and chicken ravioli was really, really good. ”
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really expected better service since Vynl and El Centro (all affiliated restaurants) always have great food and service. ”
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Wonderful service! ”
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The staff was very attentive to our needs esp during an extremely busy night which we very much appreciated. ”
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Aside from the food, which is wonderfully varried and beyond deliciuos (have the meatloaf), the atmosphere is friendly, welcoming and chic at the same time. ”
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The Mac & Cheese is beter than my mother does and good customer service! ”
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The staff was so nice and the food was delicious. ”
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The food was mediocre but what was most off-putting was having to watch the staff stand around an empty dining room pretending to be alert and ready to Herr-manager's whim. ”
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The food was good, it was good atmosphere for conversation, and the service was some of the best I've had in New York (I'm a southerner, so my expectations are high!) ”
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We got seated promptly, the waiter suggested cran-apple martinis,(so yummy) We ordered some apps; ginger calamari, with an amazing dipping sauce, and black mussels in a curry broth, so tasty, but the best part were the entrees. ”
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Our waitress was very helpful with the chef's special with a very detailed description. ”
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Servcie was great and very friendly! ”
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Always entertaining from the great wait staff to the Mac and Jack. ”
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We were greeted by a friendly host and seated immediately. ”
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went there last night and found that the service was great. ”
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The waiters are friendly, the atmosphers is cozy/comfy yet mod, and there's a nice selection of foods to choose from. ”
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like everyone else, i always eat out and am sick of the same old bad service. ”
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The servers know their way around the menu like a good New Yorker knows their way around the Barney's sale. ”
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It's casual and the staff is nice and helpful. ”
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in fact, everything on the menu looks really good- service is mediocre, the portions are pretty good and all in all it was a very good dining experience. ”
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The wait staff knows the menu inside and out, and they were able to answer all my questions about their unique sauces. ”
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Then we go to order our drinks and the waiter was sloowwww to come by. ”
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The bartender was fantastic and suggested some terrific dishes. ”
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didn't feel rushed, the service was outstanding, and the hellos and good-byes fromt he host were as genuine as could be. ”
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Great food and service ”
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The service was very friendly and efficient, however, the food was only a slight step above a diner. ”
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The service is friendly and the atmosphere is fun. ”
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lousy service, mediocre food ”
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live in the neighborhood and could bever find good food without compromising service, or vice-a-versa, until I finally found the Eatery! ”
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don't mind paying the prices they are charging at Eatery, but in return I expect both decent service and food. ”
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The waitress had an attitude after I politely asked for a glass of ice for my luke warm carrot juice. ”
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Friendly service, best tuna I've had ”
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The staff is very friendly and seem to be having a lot of fun at work. ”
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Seated promptly, friendly, great attitude, helpful service, excellent food (the shrimp with polenta and sweet potatoes and the chicken raviole were first rate -- the spinach was pefect), generous drinks, and ran into friends. ”
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The staff is welcoming and the food is always good. ”
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love coming here, the food is always great, the servers are fun and attentive, and the music is a combination of 80's nostalgia meets the Buddha Bar series. ”
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The staff was very attentive to detail and I would Highly recommend Eatery to anyone wanting to have a casual (not to mention reasonobly priced) brunch. ”
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People just want to go out and have excellent food, get friendly service, have a fun time and still be able to afford the other things that the city has to offer. ”
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Great staff. ”
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My sister recommended this place to me, as well as researching it on here on Citysearch and I must say the reviews do not do justice for the exquisite atmosphere, prompt and friendly serivice and excelllent mouth watering cuisine. ”
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The staff was very friendly while professional. ”
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The staff is awesome and make you wanna cozy up to them after they feed you right. ”
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followed my handsome waiter's suggestions for everything from my cranapple martini, BBQ duck tostada appetizer and rum-glazed pork tenerloin entree to the scandalously good brownie sundae. ”
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The food was very satisfying and went very well with the wine the server chose for me. ”
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The staff is welcoming, the food is great and the speciality drinks from the E-bar are even better. ”
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every time i come to eatery i get the consistency of the outstanding service i will be back ”
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And the great cheerful, friendly staff are always they there to fill any need I may have. ”
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And the best part - a very generous bartender who serves $6 mimosas composed mainly of great champagne, and just a hint of orange juice. ”
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They are more attentive and really strive to give you the best dining experience. ”
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What made it all work was the relaxed and efficient service staff who are quite nice to look at. ”
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good looking staff, great food, and has a great patio for outside dining. ”
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Everyone there was so friendly and attentive to our needs. ”
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The waiter took forever to acknowledge us, tried to push sparkling water on us, seemed annoyed that I asked for good ol' NYC tap water and then took a very long time to bring the water. ”
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was simply stuffed when I left but the atmosphere was fun and friendly and I will def be visiting again. ”
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What a nice mix of cool people, gay and straight. ”
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Inside looked a bit trendy for me, but sitting outiside and people watching while dining was nice & quiet. ”
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Our waiter was great, always there when we needed him, but never hovering or bothersome. ”
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The crowd was great, the service was flawless. ”
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The staff was inviting and friendly, the food was excellent ( i recomend the ravioli) and the ambiance was relaxed and hip. ”
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Seating is always quick and the service is always good. ”
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Great service and tasty food. ”
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Amazing Brunch Spot, Great customer service ”
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The service and staff were very accommodating and frequently checked in with us to make sure we had everything we needed for a good dining experience. ”
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Anyway, our waitress was so helpful and was very entertaining. ”
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Great brunch place - could improve server knowledge! ”
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The staff is always friendly and attentive, not to mention attractive, and treat me and my friends like one of the gang. ”
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Wait staff was attentive but not pushy. ”
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Our waiter was very engaging and accommodating. ”
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Our waitress was attentive and quick to refill our coffee. ”
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| value |
95.36999702453613% positive |
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The dessert list is so good but the E-wich (a huge ice cream sandwich) is pheonominal. ”
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Really good food (Mac & Jack is great) and for a good value (quite rare in NYC). ”
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don't mind paying the prices they are charging at Eatery, but in return I expect both decent service and food. ”
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And the best part - a very generous bartender who serves $6 mimosas composed mainly of great champagne, and just a hint of orange juice. ”
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The food is good but not the best value. ”
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Very reasonable price and the portions were great. ”
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It's still the best place to have great food at decent prices. ”
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Although the homefried potatoes were not worth the plate space, next time I'll ask to substitute a nice salad. ”
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Seated promptly, friendly, great attitude, helpful service, excellent food (the shrimp with polenta and sweet potatoes and the chicken raviole were first rate -- the spinach was pefect), generous drinks, and ran into friends. ”
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in fact, everything on the menu looks really good- service is mediocre, the portions are pretty good and all in all it was a very good dining experience. ”
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The menu is imaginitive but not pretentious and the prices are more than reasonable. ”
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We ordered poached eggs and French Toast, and the portions were huge! ”
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Good food and value ”
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expected a huge restaurant with kinda sorta good atmosphere. ”
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The food is fantastic, the prices are reasonable, and the drinks are creative and yummy. ”
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The prices were also great. ”
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We thought maybe they were squeezing fresh oranges, which would possibly explain the price. ”
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Perfectly cooked, great portions. ”
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No children are found here which is a huge plus. ”
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The mac and cheese is def worth trying and they sometimes have good salads on the menu. ”
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It has a great brunch menu and prices are very reasonable. ”
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Just mediocre food with an expensive price tag that was served at two different times! ”
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The selections for lunch are huge. ”
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This eatery has great food,great prices and excellent service. ”
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While it can get pretty crowded, it is definitely worth it for a good meal. ”
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think this place has great food at great prices. ”
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Upscale, but casual, a great quality at an affordable place, in a generally unpretentious setting. ”
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| wait time |
81.82000160217285% positive |
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Seating is always quick and the service is always good. ”
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In a party of 2, food coming out 15 minutes apart for each patron is absurd, especially when the staff reaction is "I'm sorry" while your friend's food gets stale and cold waiting for yours to be served! ”
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Excellent service, that customized my meal and surpirisingly let us leasurely enjoy a long brunch. ”
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Our waitress was attentive and quick to refill our coffee. ”
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Eatery has long been one of my favorite spots for dinner, but being summer and all I hadn't been by recently. ”
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From experience of going to a very busy place like this, I was a little worried about the usual problems you encounter, like the long wait for the food or the food being cold or over cooked. ”
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Best dining experience I've had in a very long time! ”
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The waiter took forever to acknowledge us, tried to push sparkling water on us, seemed annoyed that I asked for good ol' NYC tap water and then took a very long time to bring the water. ”
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We made a reservation, waited a few minutes, and were seated in a nice location. ”
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All I have to say, is it was the best experience that I've had in a restaurant in a very long time. ”
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Within minutes, we were offered drinks, and the great service did not stop there. ”
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