| ambiance |
95.69000244140625% positive |
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Surprise, surprise, we had an incredibly romantic evening and enjoyed some "pricey" but delicious food. ”
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Elegant decor, great food, substantial wine list, MAGNIFICENT DESSERTS. ”
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personally, I can't say the food was that great but the atmosphere and cute guys was well worth the hefty tab. ”
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Blue Fin's ambiance is quite nice and the waiters are very friendly. ”
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Bartenders were very attentive and the three piece Jazz band was a nice addition to the ambience. ”
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Food was good, service was below average and the atmosphere was too stuffy. ”
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However the sushi bar was a better option within the restaurant, and the front bar looking into Time SQ is good fun. ”
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It really is the service that can make or break a restaurant, no matter how good the food is, and Blue Fin is impeccable in service and atmosphere. ”
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had been to Blue Fin previously for drinks and appetizers and thought the atmosphere was very good (expecially for people watching). ”
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Food was great, bar was hopping, atmosphere hip (but not stuffy), out of towners need to try it! ”
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It has an incredible decor and beautiful restaurant. ”
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Great, unique atmosphere. ”
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Great decor, okay food ”
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The great food mixed with cool decor and live music makes this place one of my favorite restaurants. ”
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Dined here late night and had impeccable service and amazingly fresh seafood for a Time Square location. ”
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Great location in Times Square. ”
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would recommend sitting upstairs, you get a very nice view of the whole restaurant. ”
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Average food in good location ”
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Very cool atmosphere, great menu (the lobster was awesome) and great service. ”
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The ambiance was great too although it's a tourist's spot since it's in Times Square, so the noise was loud. ”
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Fantastic service and atmosphere ”
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The decor and atmosphere are very beautiful. ”
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..it was child friendly and the atmosphere is elegant. ”
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Great place to have a leisurely meal while soaking in the terrific ambience. ”
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recommend the Blue Fin for couples on a romantic date, as well. ”
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Great food, wine, decor and service. ”
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Server was very friendly and unusually accommodating for New York, food was good, ambiance was good save for a cretin manager going around with a pair of scissors randomly and systematically stabbing balloons starting at 10PM. ”
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It's a great place for entertaining or for a fun date. ”
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The decor was impeccable and this all nestled in the lunacy called Times Square, lol. ”
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| dessert |
96.42999649047852% positive |
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Overall service was average, entrees were standard to pretty good and desserts and appetizers were great. ”
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Dessert was very good, the cherry-chocolate tasting was really quite a treat with 3 different desserts to sample. ”
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It's a great place to go after work, not for the dinner but for the drinks and desserts. ”
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Then we found out the full dinner menu was available at the bar and my wife had a bowl of great clam chowder and I had a crab cake that was a little small but perfectly tender and not too greasy. ”
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The oysters & desserts were very good though. ”
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As far as the food goes, my friends are I thought it was very good, I especially loved the cheesecake desert. ”
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Every single raw item we tried was perfect, and the dessert (some chocolate/caramel concoction) was delicious. ”
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The chocolate mousse was good. ”
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There was a nice size scoop of ice cream along side the cake. ”
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Desserts were the best- highly recommend trio of creme brulees and dark chocolate mousse cake- best double choclolate chip icecream. ”
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the desserts were delicious, you have to get the smores. ”
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The desserts are good, typical of the BRGUEST restaurant group. ”
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food was just okay, desserts were great! ”
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All the other deserts are great, too. ”
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| drinks |
91.37999534606934% positive |
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and entrees came together, the coffee was cold. ”
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It's a great place to go after work, not for the dinner but for the drinks and desserts. ”
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Pretty bar and good for people watching. ”
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had been to Blue Fin previously for drinks and appetizers and thought the atmosphere was very good (expecially for people watching). ”
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For superior sushi & soft shell crabs & fairly decent table wine, go to Raku just down the block. ”
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the drinks were delicious. ”
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Great food, wine, decor and service. ”
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expect a good meal and well-made cocktails at an upscale restaurant, and they delivered. ”
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Then we found out the full dinner menu was available at the bar and my wife had a bowl of great clam chowder and I had a crab cake that was a little small but perfectly tender and not too greasy. ”
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We did receive friendly service from the wait and bar staff. ”
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Our server, Christian, was extremely knowledgeable on wine, gave us several excellent options along with the bottle we selected. ”
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The martini drinks were incredible. ”
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Elegant decor, great food, substantial wine list, MAGNIFICENT DESSERTS. ”
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The bar is great. ”
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Try Trattoria Dopo Teatro on 46th b/w 6th and 7th for excellent fish and wine. ”
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However the sushi bar was a better option within the restaurant, and the front bar looking into Time SQ is good fun. ”
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After making our way up a gorgeous wide stairway we found our new favorite Times Square bar! ”
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sushi stinks, but drinks are great ”
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The wine list is one of the best in the city, with vintages that are hard to get anywhere and beautiful surroundings for the dining experience. ”
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the service at the bar was pretty decent. ”
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loved that you could sit and drink at the bar downstairs and people watch over time square or march upstairs to dine in their beautiful restaurant like you were a million miles away from it all. ”
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The drinks were good, if on the pricey side, so I'd recommend this more as a place for drinks as opposed to eats. ”
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Help with wine list by a knowledgeable security guard in a suit! ”
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was charming, and handled my many questions expertly with excellent recommendations for wine and sushi. ”
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Additionally the bar upstairs is picturesque and spacious, even though the techno music is horrible. ”
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Food was great, bar was hopping, atmosphere hip (but not stuffy), out of towners need to try it! ”
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Fresh sushi, great drinks, creative menu all add up to a very hip meal, smack in the middle of Times Square! ”
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They have two great bars if you just want to hang out for a drink. ”
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Unlike most sushi restaurants, they have a much larger variety of dishes, and their cocktails are great too. ”
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| food quality |
82.22999572753906% positive |
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Had a cold seafood platter that looked very meager and did not taste much better, followed by the sea bass in a sauce that looked like baby food. ”
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Average food in good location ”
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Good food, although sushi too expensive ”
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Elegant decor, great food, substantial wine list, MAGNIFICENT DESSERTS. ”
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Veggies were lukewarm, the tuna itself was dry, and the whole think tasted of too much soy sauce. ”
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To sum up: cool looking place, very fresh fish, but they don't cook the fish so well. ”
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They had a great selection of smoothies and juices, I had rasberry-orange juice which was delicious! ”
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The sushi was simply outstanding and the apple tart tatin was incredible! ”
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would definitely recommend this place to anyone who likes fish. ”
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Anyway, I'd still recommend this one for the fresh seafood alone. ”
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The food was mediocre at best. ”
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also personally recommend the sushi and crabcakes (yum,yum). ”
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Poor service and overpriced sea food ”
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Then we found out the full dinner menu was available at the bar and my wife had a bowl of great clam chowder and I had a crab cake that was a little small but perfectly tender and not too greasy. ”
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The sushi chef offers a great array of choices, the fish is fresh and the dishes are unbelievably flavorful. ”
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Modern, sleek and trendy this restaurant serves up excellent seafood and makes you wonder if you're really in Times Square. ”
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However, the food was so mediocre in preparation/flavor and quite undersized for the oversized price tags -- one of the worst dinner deals in the area. ”
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Two of us thought the food was 'good', and two of us (including me) thought it was Fantastic! ”
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Blue Fin has delicious food with great presentation. ”
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Fresh sushi, good service, a bit expensive, but value was commensurate with what you are getting. ”
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It really is the service that can make or break a restaurant, no matter how good the food is, and Blue Fin is impeccable in service and atmosphere. ”
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Even though the food may not blow you away, it's still a wonderful place with great live jazz! ”
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Was there for dinner last night, and the food was great. ”
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Its hard to find great sushi in Times Square and they serve until closing. ”
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sushi was very disappointing, the foie gras was better, chilian sea bass terribly overcomed by crusted roasted pepper topping. ”
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They take high quality cuts of fish and prepare it in innovative ways with great ingredients. ”
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The food was excellent. ”
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svc a poor experience, sushi mediocre, sea bass aghast! ”
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The food was great - best Sea Bass I've ever had - although the sushi was far too expensive (it was good though) for the presentation and portions served. ”
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then fabulous food to follow. ”
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sushi stinks, but drinks are great ”
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Great Place, Great food and Great Drinks. ”
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(I also ordered the spicy tuna roll, very yummy). ”
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Lively sushi, excellent lobster/clam chowder, and delightful scallops. ”
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Every single raw item we tried was perfect, and the dessert (some chocolate/caramel concoction) was delicious. ”
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The food is not superior, the wait staff not attentive and overall I wouldn't recommend this dining experience. ”
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Food was delicious, delivered in a timely manner. ”
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You can't fault them for serving up some pretty good food, even if it's a bit overpriced. ”
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was not too excited about the overly expensive menu (even for nyc these prices are a bit high) we were only there for a little meal before the theatre so, I ordered an 11 dollar salad (easily the least expensive thing on the menu). ”
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The great food mixed with cool decor and live music makes this place one of my favorite restaurants. ”
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Flue Bin has the best sushi I have ever had anywhere. ”
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The tuna tartar was flavorful and excellent, the olive relish was wonderful on bread. ”
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Surprise, surprise, we had an incredibly romantic evening and enjoyed some "pricey" but delicious food. ”
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The Staff was warm and attentive (the manager was a cutie) and the seafood was really fresh. ”
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The food is so tasty and fresh of the seafood. ”
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otherwise, portions were small but tasty, prices are steep, and service was excellent. ”
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Had one of their towers of seafood and the dips were totally inadequate for the type of food you were eating. ”
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The sushi is very fresh at this place, and they put together delicious options. ”
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Great decor, okay food ”
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The food was good. ”
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the drinks were delicious. ”
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The Red Snapper was delicious and well as the Lobster Bisque soup. ”
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Beautiful restaurant interior and above average food quality ”
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Start at the top with lobster and work your way down through the many levels of clams, mussels, shrimp and even good ol' cajun crawfish (but without the ton of spice). ”
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Good food, nice environment ”
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The waitress was superb and her recommendations were really thoughtful and truly delicious. ”
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enjoyed everything that I ate and I am not a seafood lover and very picky at that. ”
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The food quality was mediocre for the price. ”
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Recently went before a show and it was the best meal i have had in a long time. ”
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The sushi was horrible. ”
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The Maine scallops were delicious, and the lobster/crab chowder was exceptional. ”
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Both of us thought the portions were small, and the food was just not very tasty. ”
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food was just okay, desserts were great! ”
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However the sushi bar was a better option within the restaurant, and the front bar looking into Time SQ is good fun. ”
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This is one of the best seafood restaurant in town. ”
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Not crowded, excellent service (my requests, that are typically forgotten in other places, weren't here), great (if pricey) lobster sandwich. ”
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Food was tasty and fresh, but portions are small. ”
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the desserts were delicious, you have to get the smores. ”
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The sushi is very good. ”
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Server was very friendly and unusually accommodating for New York, food was good, ambiance was good save for a cretin manager going around with a pair of scissors randomly and systematically stabbing balloons starting at 10PM. ”
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theatre. The food was wonderful, service was excellent ”
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Overall, the food was good, the place was very nicely decorated and the service was splendid. ”
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Decent sushi as well and a beautiful setting. ”
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Executive Chef Woods gave me and my friends aspectacularly informed and passionate lobster cooking course which included a perfect five course meal. ”
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Unlike most sushi restaurants, they have a much larger variety of dishes, and their cocktails are great too. ”
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Blue Fin is a great place for seafood lovers. ”
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Make no mistake the food here can get pricey, but it is good. ”
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The food is delicious. ”
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For superior sushi & soft shell crabs & fairly decent table wine, go to Raku just down the block. ”
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The chilian seabass & soft shell crabs were not very fresh or good tasting, sushi was Ok & very pricey. ”
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was charming, and handled my many questions expertly with excellent recommendations for wine and sushi. ”
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The raw seafood is piercingly fresh and the sauces are nice as well. ”
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I've eaten at Blue Fin a number of times and the food is always excellent. ”
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the sushi however was not very good at all, the rice was gummy and cold and the oysters/clams did not seem that fresh. ”
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Good neo-asian seafood served by atypically nice wait staff. ”
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Great food, wine, decor and service. ”
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Fresh sushi, great drinks, creative menu all add up to a very hip meal, smack in the middle of Times Square! ”
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Look no further for great food ”
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expect a good meal and well-made cocktails at an upscale restaurant, and they delivered. ”
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personally, I can't say the food was that great but the atmosphere and cute guys was well worth the hefty tab. ”
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Had great chowder and softshell crab sandwich. ”
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As far as the food goes, my friends are I thought it was very good, I especially loved the cheesecake desert. ”
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The filet was good but you can't really mess up a prime piece of beef unless you really try. ”
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Pretty on the outside, and the food's great too. ”
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Though very loud with all the people and live music, the sushi was probably the best I have had. ”
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Other dishes ordered was the salmon, roll and caeser salad all of which were excellent. ”
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didn't believe it was possible to find good food near Times Square, but Blue Fin proved me wrong. ”
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The food was tasteless and overpriced. ”
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Great place to have a leisurely meal while soaking in the terrific ambience. ”
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The appetizer portions are just that so if you're famished go for the main - we weren't and the meal was perfect. ”
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Dined here late night and had impeccable service and amazingly fresh seafood for a Time Square location. ”
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Excellent seafood. ”
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The stuffed baby pumpkin I had around Thanksgiving was so delicious. ”
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Our sushi rolls were incredibly fresh and really well flavored. ”
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The sushi is also quite tasty and fresh ”
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The bread and butter was cold, and the fish was disappointingly overcooked. ”
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We were blessed with an attentive and patient waitstaff, good seafood, and prompt service that got us to our showing of "Nine" in plenty of time. ”
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Apple-almond and banana praline tarts were delicious. ”
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Try Trattoria Dopo Teatro on 46th b/w 6th and 7th for excellent fish and wine. ”
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All in all, we had a very pleasant meal and I would definately return. ”
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The food is pricey, but what else is new in Midtown Manhattan? ”
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The food is excellent and you must have the Blue Fin martini - enough to get every color fish! ”
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almost like a seafood salad. ”
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| menu variety |
87.5% positive |
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Our server, Christian, was extremely knowledgeable on wine, gave us several excellent options along with the bottle we selected. ”
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Very cool atmosphere, great menu (the lobster was awesome) and great service. ”
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They had a great selection of smoothies and juices, I had rasberry-orange juice which was delicious! ”
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Then we found out the full dinner menu was available at the bar and my wife had a bowl of great clam chowder and I had a crab cake that was a little small but perfectly tender and not too greasy. ”
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blue fin - if you're listening - please do the right thing so that i can come back in good conscience and enjoy other items on your menu. ”
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was not too excited about the overly expensive menu (even for nyc these prices are a bit high) we were only there for a little meal before the theatre so, I ordered an 11 dollar salad (easily the least expensive thing on the menu). ”
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The sushi is very fresh at this place, and they put together delicious options. ”
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Good variety on the menu and reasonable prices. ”
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The sushi chef offers a great array of choices, the fish is fresh and the dishes are unbelievably flavorful. ”
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Unlike most sushi restaurants, they have a much larger variety of dishes, and their cocktails are great too. ”
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Our waitress Lane, was helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. ”
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Fresh sushi, great drinks, creative menu all add up to a very hip meal, smack in the middle of Times Square! ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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The drinks were good, if on the pricey side, so I'd recommend this more as a place for drinks as opposed to eats. ”
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great place to dine after work. ”
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It was a great experience dining here highly suggest this place ”
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This is by far one of the best if not the best restaurant in Times Square. ”
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There's no good place to stand if there's a line. ”
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This is one of the best seafood restaurant in town. ”
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This is a great place to visit especially if you find yourself in Time Square. ”
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Blue Fin is the best restaurant in Times Square. ”
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This is definitely a great place to get dressed up and bring a date. ”
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The great food mixed with cool decor and live music makes this place one of my favorite restaurants. ”
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Still a great place. ”
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this is a great place to go for that "total" dining experience! ”
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It's a great place to go after work, not for the dinner but for the drinks and desserts. ”
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It's a great place for entertaining or for a fun date. ”
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Overall, the food was good, the place was very nicely decorated and the service was splendid. ”
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Blue Fin is a great place for seafood lovers. ”
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Close to all the theatres so its a good place to grab a bite to eat before or after a show. ”
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would recommend sitting upstairs, you get a very nice view of the whole restaurant. ”
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What a great place it was to bring in 2007! ”
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The best place for SUSHI ”
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It is a great place for groups because the place is huge. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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great experience - I'll definitely return next time I'm in NYC. ”
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All in all, we had a very pleasant meal and I would definately return. ”
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blue fin - if you're listening - please do the right thing so that i can come back in good conscience and enjoy other items on your menu. ”
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| service |
81.78000450134277% positive |
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Pretty bar and good for people watching. ”
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Very cool atmosphere, great menu (the lobster was awesome) and great service. ”
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Our waiter was friendly and very attentive. ”
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Overall, the food was good, the place was very nicely decorated and the service was splendid. ”
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Our server, Christian, was extremely knowledgeable on wine, gave us several excellent options along with the bottle we selected. ”
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The waitress was superb and her recommendations were really thoughtful and truly delicious. ”
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It really is the service that can make or break a restaurant, no matter how good the food is, and Blue Fin is impeccable in service and atmosphere. ”
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had been to Blue Fin previously for drinks and appetizers and thought the atmosphere was very good (expecially for people watching). ”
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Good neo-asian seafood served by atypically nice wait staff. ”
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Our waitress Lane, was helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. ”
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Poor service and overpriced sea food ”
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..it was child friendly and the atmosphere is elegant. ”
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the service at the bar was pretty decent. ”
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Bartenders were very attentive and the three piece Jazz band was a nice addition to the ambience. ”
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The food is not superior, the wait staff not attentive and overall I wouldn't recommend this dining experience. ”
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Way too pricey for the bad service and small portions. ”
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The service was amazing, but the sea bass was baically tasteless. ”
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Our service was outstanding, but we ate at midnight. ”
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Dined here late night and had impeccable service and amazingly fresh seafood for a Time Square location. ”
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Overall service was average, entrees were standard to pretty good and desserts and appetizers were great. ”
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The pan-seared cod with asparagus was incredible, as was the chardonnay suggested by the server, who was both friendly and helpful. ”
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Our waiter was also very good, managing to appear whenever we wanted something, but never hovering. ”
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The staff is friendly and attentive. ”
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The waitress was not friendly and messed up the entire order, apps. ”
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Not crowded, excellent service (my requests, that are typically forgotten in other places, weren't here), great (if pricey) lobster sandwich. ”
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We did receive friendly service from the wait and bar staff. ”
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Party of 4 after a Sunday matinee, no reservation, seated promtply, but service was slow. ”
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Food was good, service was below average and the atmosphere was too stuffy. ”
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Blue Fin's ambiance is quite nice and the waiters are very friendly. ”
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Fresh sushi, good service, a bit expensive, but value was commensurate with what you are getting. ”
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Fantastic service and atmosphere ”
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Great food, wine, decor and service. ”
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Though very loud with all the people and live music, the sushi was probably the best I have had. ”
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Server was very friendly and unusually accommodating for New York, food was good, ambiance was good save for a cretin manager going around with a pair of scissors randomly and systematically stabbing balloons starting at 10PM. ”
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can't remember the last time service was this bad. ”
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The Staff was warm and attentive (the manager was a cutie) and the seafood was really fresh. ”
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We were taken upstairs and the hostess' stand was like an obnoxious club. ”
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Overall, we were seated on time (happy about about that) and our service was great. ”
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theatre. The food was wonderful, service was excellent ”
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Went to dinner for a law firm recruiting event, and the service was abysmal. ”
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We were blessed with an attentive and patient waitstaff, good seafood, and prompt service that got us to our showing of "Nine" in plenty of time. ”
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loved that you could sit and drink at the bar downstairs and people watch over time square or march upstairs to dine in their beautiful restaurant like you were a million miles away from it all. ”
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otherwise, portions were small but tasty, prices are steep, and service was excellent. ”
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| value |
53.28000068664551% positive |
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You can't fault them for serving up some pretty good food, even if it's a bit overpriced. ”
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still can't bring myself to say the $700 I spent for two was worth it, but once I forget about that (with the help of champagne at the time) it was a wonderful experience. ”
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personally, I can't say the food was that great but the atmosphere and cute guys was well worth the hefty tab. ”
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It is a great place for groups because the place is huge. ”
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even need reservations, as the place is huge and they turn tables pretty quickly. ”
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The food was tasteless and overpriced. ”
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Surprise, surprise, we had an incredibly romantic evening and enjoyed some "pricey" but delicious food. ”
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The appetizer portions are just that so if you're famished go for the main - we weren't and the meal was perfect. ”
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otherwise, portions were small but tasty, prices are steep, and service was excellent. ”
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Not crowded, excellent service (my requests, that are typically forgotten in other places, weren't here), great (if pricey) lobster sandwich. ”
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Good food, although sushi too expensive ”
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The food was great - best Sea Bass I've ever had - although the sushi was far too expensive (it was good though) for the presentation and portions served. ”
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Poor service and overpriced sea food ”
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The food is pricey, but what else is new in Midtown Manhattan? ”
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Drinks are a bit pricey, but what the heck isn't in NYC. ”
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Fresh sushi, good service, a bit expensive, but value was commensurate with what you are getting. ”
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However, the food was so mediocre in preparation/flavor and quite undersized for the oversized price tags -- one of the worst dinner deals in the area. ”
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Good variety on the menu and reasonable prices. ”
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Way too pricey for the bad service and small portions. ”
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Great Martini - But VERY expensive ”
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The place is pricey but after all you are in New York. ”
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Make no mistake the food here can get pricey, but it is good. ”
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The chilian seabass & soft shell crabs were not very fresh or good tasting, sushi was Ok & very pricey. ”
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Both of us thought the portions were small, and the food was just not very tasty. ”
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Not worth your visit unless you're a tourist interested in seeing the big city, big lights. ”
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The atmoshphere was pleasant and the martinis were good, but too expensive. ”
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was not too excited about the overly expensive menu (even for nyc these prices are a bit high) we were only there for a little meal before the theatre so, I ordered an 11 dollar salad (easily the least expensive thing on the menu). ”
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The food quality was mediocre for the price. ”
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Food was tasty and fresh, but portions are small. ”
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Price value is good. ”
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This was a pricey experience. ”
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The drinks were good, if on the pricey side, so I'd recommend this more as a place for drinks as opposed to eats. ”
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this is a huge restaurant and a great setting for a lively affair. ”
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| wait time |
20.0% positive |
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Party of 4 after a Sunday matinee, no reservation, seated promtply, but service was slow. ”
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The hosts (two with headphones that sucked out their brains) kept saying "we'll seat you in a minute. ”
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Service was a hair slow, but it was packed, and we weren't in a rush. ”
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All 5 of the other ppl at my table agreed that this was one of the worst dining experiences we have had in a long time. ”
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Recently went before a show and it was the best meal i have had in a long time. ”
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