Alias Restaurant

In Short – On a block where manicure parlors seem to outnumber residents, this pristinely designed trendy restaurant stands as one of its more startling anomalies. Curious teenagers, drawn by the kaleidoscopic signage and sleek looks, stare through the windows. New England classics like the "upstate chicken," served with butternut squash, sit comfortably alongside more Southern-leaning dishes like fried okra and St. Louis-style ribs. Sweets similarly travel from local--Il Laboratorio ice cream--to more exotic offerings like "Chocolate Guinness Goodness."

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Prix Fixe:: On Sundays, three courses are offered for $25.
Brunch:: The brunch menu offers everything from omelets to beignets.

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ambiance	93.33000183105469% positive	“Alias is warm and cozy and you don't get that squished-in feeling you get at 71 Clinton.” “The space is warm and cozy on a cold winter's evening.” “had dinner here with my girlfriend recently and found it delightful - warm and cozy, with an inviting decor.” “Great laidback atmosphere with warm colors in the restaruant.” “the food at Alias is very good and the decor is sleek & cool.”
dessert	83.33000183105469% positive	“Everything we ate from apps to desert left us all looking at each other and saying "WOW, I am impressed” “We had Eggs Benedict: decent eggs, stingy on the cream, good bacon.” “The best part of the meal was the appetizer: a skate fish cake dish that was delicious.” “For dessert, a chocolate bomb was pretty disappointing!” “Juicy steak, scrumptious fruit & creme dessert ingredients.” “Great dinner for 4, each person loved the appetizers, entrees & dessert.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“Had a late dinner at the tiny bar - service was warm and unobtrusive.” “the food is great, their wine list is great, service is professional, another hard comodity” “LOVE their coffee!” “Our waiter was helpful and charming, the food was perfect, and the wine was good, too.” “We did have a lovely evening, but it was mostly due to the amazing food and good wine.” “The cocktails for $6 were pretty good (the red sangria and a champagne/blood orange cocktail).”
food quality	98.92000198364258% positive	“And, of course, after your meal you're in the perfect neighborhood for some window shopping and people gawking.” “Server was very friendly and the food was a good value.” “The food took a little while to come, but it was well worth the wait and we were fine sipping the fabulous sangria and chatting.” “Juicy steak, scrumptious fruit & creme dessert ingredients.” “The menu was very interesting and the food was great.” “The hanger steak with blue cheese crumbles is delicious - definitely "indulgent” “Some of the best food we have had” “We had Eggs Benedict: decent eggs, stingy on the cream, good bacon.” “other people in our party had the eggs benedict which were equally as delicious.” “Sometimes you just want a simple, good, reasonably-priced meal.” “often eat out alone since my work schedule is hectic and my fiancee travels alot - i love going here and just enjoying great food, and great service in a nice low key environment.” “Food is one of the best values for the money in NYC & simply yummy!” “the food at Alias is very good and the decor is sleek & cool.” “The veggie taco was good, and the steak and eggs was very good.” “The food was AMAZING!” “The steak was okay, but nothing great, with skewers of cherry tomato and onion.” “will be back to try them again -my food was very good.” “did have a delicious strawberry salad and my meal was good, but the service was really slow and poor, and the pricing fairly high.” “Great food, awesome Sunday menu” “The best part of the meal was the appetizer: a skate fish cake dish that was delicious.” “The menu is nothing remarkable, but really good quality comfort food with interesting twists on the norm.” “I've been here several times and the food is consistently great.” “awesome comfort food” “we've been to 71 clinton and had an amazing meal, but actually liked this one better AND it was less expensive.” “Highly reccomend for anyone looking for interesting dishes with wonderful flavor.” “I'm a good cook and can usually fix the food better and cheaper at home.” “The food is always absolutely delicious and the menu is ever changing for the seasons.” “love the food.” “Our waiter was helpful and charming, the food was perfect, and the wine was good, too.” “This place was great, the menu was smaller than most, but everything we ordered was delicious and original.” “The beef brisket was tender and succulent, the acorn squash adorned with different mushrooms was creative and tasty.” “We did have a lovely evening, but it was mostly due to the amazing food and good wine.” “The food was quite good also.” “Stopped by for brunch today and loved the food and service.” “Fantastic food and great service!” “the food is great, their wine list is great, service is professional, another hard comodity” “The star is the fresh seasonal dishes which were rich and balanced in flavor and texture.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“This place was great, the menu was smaller than most, but everything we ordered was delicious and original.” “the menu is inventive, delivering cohesive well executed plates and the service was friendly and attentive.” “The food is always absolutely delicious and the menu is ever changing for the seasons.” “The menu, while small, provides good variety.” “The menu is nothing remarkable, but really good quality comfort food with interesting twists on the norm.” “there were 5 girls AND could;ve order all items on the menu :P i would go back if i ever traveled down there.” “The menu was very interesting and the food was great.” “The menu is small but varied and everything on it is perfect!” “The prix fixe menu on Sunday is amazing.” “Great food, awesome Sunday menu”
overall	100.0% positive	“consistent and just good place for a nice dinning experience, a triky thing on clinton” “Our group of 5 people waited about 30 mn outside for a table, which is fine for a good brunch place.” “The new chef Anthony Rose is just great and shines at this place.”
return potential	100.0% positive	“will be back to try them again -my food was very good.” “there were 5 girls AND could;ve order all items on the menu :P i would go back if i ever traveled down there.”
service	97.88999557495117% positive	“Our waitress was totally friendly, helpful and informed.” “the food is great, their wine list is great, service is professional, another hard comodity” “Server was very friendly and the food was a good value.” “Fantastic food and great service!” “Our staff was so friendly , knowledgeable and attentive.” “Our waiter was helpful and charming, the food was perfect, and the wine was good, too.” “The staff is polite and efficient.” “Had a late dinner at the tiny bar - service was warm and unobtrusive.” “other people in our party had the eggs benedict which were equally as delicious.” “Ambiance and service were casually elegant downtown style, precisely fitting the clientele and neighborhood.” “Prices are very reasonable and our server was very attentive.” “And, of course, after your meal you're in the perfect neighborhood for some window shopping and people gawking.” “Stopped by for brunch today and loved the food and service.” “did have a delicious strawberry salad and my meal was good, but the service was really slow and poor, and the pricing fairly high.” “Our group of 5 people waited about 30 mn outside for a table, which is fine for a good brunch place.” “The staff is very friendly and accommodating.” “The staff was very friendly & accommodating.” “often eat out alone since my work schedule is hectic and my fiancee travels alot - i love going here and just enjoying great food, and great service in a nice low key environment.” “the menu is inventive, delivering cohesive well executed plates and the service was friendly and attentive.”
value	84.44000244140625% positive	“Server was very friendly and the food was a good value.” “in New York at VERY reasonable prices.” “did have a delicious strawberry salad and my meal was good, but the service was really slow and poor, and the pricing fairly high.” “Out of town company is always impressed and the prices are very reasonable.” “we've been to 71 clinton and had an amazing meal, but actually liked this one better AND it was less expensive.” “The food took a little while to come, but it was well worth the wait and we were fine sipping the fabulous sangria and chatting.” “Food is one of the best values for the money in NYC & simply yummy!” “And of all of these items at very VERY reasonable prices.” “the interior is kinda like a small, bad diner - and with no kitsch value.”
wait time	60.0% positive	“did have a delicious strawberry salad and my meal was good, but the service was really slow and poor, and the pricing fairly high.”

03/19/10

Undiscovered Gem

by IDASQ

I've been here several times and the food is consistently great. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Oh... LOVE their coffee!

Pros: Personalized service, great food, and friendly staff

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02/09/10

Delicious and a great deal

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Got the blue plate for $20 with braised pork over pasta with chives tomato ragout. It also comes with bread and a spicy bean dip. Delicious. Comes with your choice of beer or one of three reds. Dessert is still to come. I am here now!

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11/03/08

Awesome Brunch

by shotzjc

We stumbled (luckily) into Alias, because another favorite brunch spot was busy with a private event. A simple & quaint place. The food was AMAZING! I had the biscuits & gravy ? which I?ve not had in years! 2 other people in our party had the eggs benedict which were equally as delicious. The staff was very friendly & accommodating. A+ for the Bloody Marys! We?ll definitely be back. Thanks!

Pros: Everything
Cons: None

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10/26/08

Great FOOD

by marshmyler

I can't wait to go back to Alias. In a city where you have so many choices that I feel guilty going somewhere twice, I will go this place again and again.

We did have a lovely evening, but it was mostly due to the amazing food and good wine. I love the fact that the menu has a few starters and then just one of every type of dish: one chicken, one meat, one fish,pasta etc.

I ordered the hanger steak to start and they were the best I've ever had. They were so meaty and cooked so perfectly that they melted in your mouth. I had the sea scallop and it was quite nice. I can't remember the ingredients, but it was cooked very well.. My friend had the pasta, and it was seriously perfect.

Our staff was so friendly , knowledgeable and attentive. I recommend to anyone.

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04/08/08

Great food, awesome Sunday menu

by tsetsefly88

The prix fixe menu on Sunday is amazing. It offers more or less the same items as their regular menus, just no tacos or burgers. I had the pork chop (yum!). Great laidback atmosphere with warm colors in the restaruant. Would definitely come back again.

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03/19/10

Undiscovered Gem

by IDASQ

02/09/10

Delicious and a great deal

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11/03/08

Awesome Brunch

by shotzjc

10/26/08

Great FOOD

by marshmyler

04/08/08

Great food, awesome Sunday menu

by tsetsefly88

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