| ambiance |
95.0% positive |
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Excellent seafood with so many menu choices deciding what to get was the hardest part, but still fun. ”
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the service was superb and the ambience was romantic. ”
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The room is beautiful, it's not so big that you feel overwhelmed by the space, but it is also intimte enough that it feels cozy. ”
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They gave us a private room which has an incredible atmosphere. ”
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The seats not the most comfortable. ”
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We loved the ambience, but the service was uninformed and the menu hit-or-miss. ”
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Cold decoration but great space. ”
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great for a romantic evening, or a fun evening with friends. ”
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Dinner was divine- great attentive service, complimentary champagne and outrageous food- not to mention beautiful ambience. ”
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We stumbled upon this place early on a Friday evening while walking around Tribeca, and were lured in by the beautiful decor which we could see from the sidewalk through the large open windows. ”
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The atmosphere was great, service was very fast, friendly and accommodating. ”
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Fresh has a wonderful relaxing atmosphere and the service is extremely attentive. ”
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There were two other parties seated, so there was a nice ambience. ”
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thought the food was fantastic, from salad to fish to dessert, the wine selection was lovely, the service (while a tad confused - the place is pretty new) was helpful and attentive, and the atmosphere was calm and soothing. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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Even though we were full from our great meal, being dessert fanatics, we had to order one more. ”
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For dessert, we shared the decadent chocolate variations which was mmmmmmmm so yummy. ”
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highly recommend the molasses cake with the poached pear. ”
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The dessert was great. ”
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The highlights were the shrimp with avocado terrine (shrimp are flown in alive daily from hawaii), the scallops with foie gras, the sauteed eggplant, and the fresh ice cream cones. ”
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Desserts are also great, especially the carmelized banana cake. ”
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In a good restaurant many dishes are done from scratch (not all, mind you, don't be fooled by what they tell you) so it takes time, but does it take 30 minutes to bring out 6 desserts? ”
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would recommend skipping dessert, though. ”
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thought the food was fantastic, from salad to fish to dessert, the wine selection was lovely, the service (while a tad confused - the place is pretty new) was helpful and attentive, and the atmosphere was calm and soothing. ”
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The food was delicious and the ever-changing menu is creative but Fresh's biggest downfall was that after wine, appetizers, entrees and dessert (and 500 dollars for 5 people) we were still hungry! ”
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Fish is fresh, dessert left MUCH to be desired. ”
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| drinks |
86.3599967956543% positive |
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They had a very large selection on the menu and the wine was great. ”
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Excellent food, lots of nice wines by the glass. ”
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thought the food was fantastic, from salad to fish to dessert, the wine selection was lovely, the service (while a tad confused - the place is pretty new) was helpful and attentive, and the atmosphere was calm and soothing. ”
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However, since our server was new she was not able to recommend dishes and had no knowledge of the wine list. ”
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Fantastic dry wine. ”
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The food was delicious and the ever-changing menu is creative but Fresh's biggest downfall was that after wine, appetizers, entrees and dessert (and 500 dollars for 5 people) we were still hungry! ”
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Our waitress had apparently never tried any of the food, and there was no one to recommend any wine. ”
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She was such a great waitress- knowledgeable about the food, about the wine, and very pleasant. ”
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The food was incredible, to say the least, and when were done, we just sat to hang out and have some great wine and cocktails- we left around closing and not once felt rushed from the table. ”
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Our entire meal was perfect, a super wine list, with many affordable bottles. ”
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expected exotic and received ordinary, The service was awful, the waiter did not know anything about seafood or wine to pair with it. ”
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| food quality |
88.55999946594238% positive |
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For dessert, we shared the decadent chocolate variations which was mmmmmmmm so yummy. ”
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Fish was soooo fresh. ”
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After waiting 1 hr after our reservation time, the food was mediocre at best (8:45 res, sat at 10pm). ”
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However, since our server was new she was not able to recommend dishes and had no knowledge of the wine list. ”
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scallop and foie gras app was burnt, chowder tasted like dishwater, squid stuffed with short ribs was all salt, salmon was a big hunk of rawness and we love sushi. ”
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In a good restaurant many dishes are done from scratch (not all, mind you, don't be fooled by what they tell you) so it takes time, but does it take 30 minutes to bring out 6 desserts? ”
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She was such a great waitress- knowledgeable about the food, about the wine, and very pleasant. ”
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The raw oysters were so fresh (hence the name) that we ordered another half dozen. ”
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The seafood is unbelievably fresh, and the preparations are delicious--they enhance the fish instead of smothering it. ”
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The seafood stew is a definite winner and the sashimi is very unique (done French style) and delish. ”
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their concoctions are absolutely unique and delicious and every item is truly fresh as can be. ”
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For $26, my wife's St. Peter's fish was disappointing, while my $29 charred tuna was flavorful, though lukewarm. ”
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would recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves seafood! ”
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And food was just delicious. ”
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So I highly recommend the food, but I think mgmt needs a little fine tuning. ”
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The food is very tasty, though the portion size is quite small. ”
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We definitely didn't leave hungry, but next time we go (which will be soon) I will order a separate side dish with my meal. ”
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Although the Tuna entree was delicious, the two people at my table mentioned that they were disappointed in the portion size. ”
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Went here for my birthday and the food was wonderful. ”
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horrible food, horrible service ”
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The halibut steak was divine. ”
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crispy whole fish was pretty good too. ”
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However, we were seated immediately, served promptly effeciently and politely, and the food was really good. ”
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Since we eat only fish it was always difficuly to find a "fresh" seafood restaurant for sundays. ”
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The service was great, the presentations of the dishes were stunningly beautiful, and not like most restaurant the dishes tasted better then they looked. ”
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Our entire meal was perfect, a super wine list, with many affordable bottles. ”
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The food was delicious and the ever-changing menu is creative but Fresh's biggest downfall was that after wine, appetizers, entrees and dessert (and 500 dollars for 5 people) we were still hungry! ”
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There were 6 of us and we all had wonderful dishes. ”
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They had great, honest service and amazing food without crazy prices. ”
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However, i would worn you that if anyone in your party does not like fish dont bring them here since there is not much else on the menu. ”
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They treated us well and the food was extremely "fresh" and well-prepared. ”
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Great food, great staff, get ready to spend ”
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the food was good, but the menu is very over priced and the service was poor. ”
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The food, more importantly, was excellent. ”
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fresh restaurant was amazing. ”
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The staff were all exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable, and the new chef (Mike) even came out twice to greet us and see how we liked our food. ”
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good food, AMAZING dessertt ”
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And then the salmon and lobster, both superb. ”
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The food was incredible, to say the least, and when were done, we just sat to hang out and have some great wine and cocktails- we left around closing and not once felt rushed from the table. ”
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Then we got a lecture on why you can't order tuna steak well done (hint hint: the customer is always right!) ”
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The highlights were the shrimp with avocado terrine (shrimp are flown in alive daily from hawaii), the scallops with foie gras, the sauteed eggplant, and the fresh ice cream cones. ”
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for excellent sea food at comparable prices and flawless service, you get much more bang for your buck at milos or le bernardin. ”
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Although our waitress was pleasant and accomdating, the overpriced food was quite the opposite. ”
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P.S. for those of you not too into seafood, even their steak was PERFECT. ”
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The whole flounder was delicious although the bones were a bit tricky. ”
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Appetizers were great- we shared the delectable crabcakes and oysters (of which I am usually not a fan, but these were really really tasty). ”
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Great food really fresh. ”
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food was good. ”
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food was delicious and of course fresh. ”
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came to fresh expecting a great meal, and all I got was marginally so-so food served in a restaurant that was just so freezing we couldn't enjoy eating. ”
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thought the food was fantastic, from salad to fish to dessert, the wine selection was lovely, the service (while a tad confused - the place is pretty new) was helpful and attentive, and the atmosphere was calm and soothing. ”
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highly recommend fresh for an all-around great meal. ”
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The food here is really good-- end of story. ”
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Given that seafood was fresh, appetizers were delicious, service was great I did not mind the price tag. ”
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Too sharp and on the chicken slightly bitter. ”
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Even though we were full from our great meal, being dessert fanatics, we had to order one more. ”
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would recomend this to any seafood lover that likes great gourmet food. ”
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The food we ended up ordering was very good but the lack of selection left a sour taste in our mouth. ”
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This happens from time to time because good chefs dont like to cook a steak to death. ”
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Portions aren't huge, but they are delicately balanced, very well made and very tasty. ”
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Great food and highly recommend! ”
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The food was fresh, I will give them that, but it was cooked the same way as it was served. ”
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recomend anyone who loves fish to at least give this one a try. ”
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Every single dish we ordered was absolutely delicious. ”
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The service is good and the place looks fresh but the food is certainly not. ”
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expected exotic and received ordinary, The service was awful, the waiter did not know anything about seafood or wine to pair with it. ”
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Fresh was fresh, skip it and try something else ”
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can't wait togo back and visit this place for the great fish. ”
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The food really is fresh and simple, but still inovative. ”
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Exceptionally fresh seafood ”
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For the adventurous, try the stuffed squid and the bouillabasse, the traditionalists will love the steak that comes automatically with the surf! ”
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SOOOOO fresh! ”
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The food was tasty and fresh. ”
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While we enjoyed the food, we were highly disappointed by the poor service (waiter was not quite competent and SLOW service) and lack of remorse. ”
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Excellent service; welcoming wait staff and the freshest seafood. ”
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The food was only mediocre, and the seats were uncomfortable. ”
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We had concluded that this was one of, if not, the best (american) seafood restaurant we've been to in NYC so far (does not included sushi restaurants = different category). ”
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Inventive menu, fish you'll not find elsewhere, all caught fresh that morning. ”
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love food and I know when it is great. ”
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Excellent food, lots of nice wines by the glass. ”
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Definitely order the fish stew for an apetizer. ”
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In all- the food was outstanding! ”
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In September I found the food satisfying, if only a bit overpriced. ”
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The food at Fresh was creative and super delicious. ”
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Dinner was divine- great attentive service, complimentary champagne and outrageous food- not to mention beautiful ambience. ”
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Barbecued codfish was gorgeously moist - as if poached - yet the fabulous texture was let down by curiously bland seasoning - a spice rub might have overwhelmed, however herb mix or other sauce would have done much to enhance. ”
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I've been to fresh many times with my husband since we live in TriBeCa and loved chef Angerer's cooking style. ”
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Fish is fresh, dessert left MUCH to be desired. ”
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had dinner there last night and the food was amazing. ”
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After a good run fresh restaurant is not so fresh anymore. ”
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am a huge seafood fan and my boyfriend. ”
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The food, we all agreed, was excellent and indeed fresh. ”
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The sea food is so fresh and creative. ”
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would highly recommend this restaurant if you want quality seafood. ”
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Our waitress had apparently never tried any of the food, and there was no one to recommend any wine. ”
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Excellent seafood with so many menu choices deciding what to get was the hardest part, but still fun. ”
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The food was great and the manager was friendly, knowledgeable and courteous. ”
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the translucent scallops were unreal and the fried clams were very very tasty. ”
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the fish was very fresh as the name implies and with good fish little needs to be added. ”
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We thought the food was really good but the service was horrible. ”
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My clients were very impressed with the food and the beautiful dining room, but even more impressed when our waiter escorted us to the door and thanked me by name. ”
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The food at FRESH was truly excellent! ”
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The food is outstanding! ”
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Sea food dishes were great and service mistakeless. ”
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The wild mashroom soup also had slightly bitter taste to it. ”
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The flavors were creative but did not overwhelm the taste of the fresh fish. ”
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Try the Spicy Seafood Stew, just delicious. ”
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The Food: The food was amazing! ”
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squash soup and codfish were very tasty. ”
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have eaten at this restaurant many times since I am a fan of fresh fish. ”
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have been to fresh several times and cannot put into words how wonderful the food is. ”
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| menu variety |
87.5% positive |
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The food we ended up ordering was very good but the lack of selection left a sour taste in our mouth. ”
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For $25, you get the choice of 3 and for $30, you get a semi decent menu. ”
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Excellent seafood with so many menu choices deciding what to get was the hardest part, but still fun. ”
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thought the food was fantastic, from salad to fish to dessert, the wine selection was lovely, the service (while a tad confused - the place is pretty new) was helpful and attentive, and the atmosphere was calm and soothing. ”
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the food was good, but the menu is very over priced and the service was poor. ”
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we liked the variety of fishes. ”
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We loved the ambience, but the service was uninformed and the menu hit-or-miss. ”
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the menu was excellent. ”
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They had a very large selection on the menu and the wine was great. ”
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The food was delicious and the ever-changing menu is creative but Fresh's biggest downfall was that after wine, appetizers, entrees and dessert (and 500 dollars for 5 people) we were still hungry! ”
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Inventive menu, fish you'll not find elsewhere, all caught fresh that morning. ”
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However, i would worn you that if anyone in your party does not like fish dont bring them here since there is not much else on the menu. ”
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| overall |
87.5% positive |
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We had concluded that this was one of, if not, the best (american) seafood restaurant we've been to in NYC so far (does not included sushi restaurants = different category). ”
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This is a really great place, with awesome, friendly staff and an amazing chef! ”
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The service is good and the place looks fresh but the food is certainly not. ”
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came to fresh expecting a great meal, and all I got was marginally so-so food served in a restaurant that was just so freezing we couldn't enjoy eating. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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Not cheap, but we will go back again and I would not hesitate to recommend the place. ”
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| service |
77.30000019073486% positive |
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We loved the ambience, but the service was uninformed and the menu hit-or-miss. ”
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Our waitress had apparently never tried any of the food, and there was no one to recommend any wine. ”
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My clients were very impressed with the food and the beautiful dining room, but even more impressed when our waiter escorted us to the door and thanked me by name. ”
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for excellent sea food at comparable prices and flawless service, you get much more bang for your buck at milos or le bernardin. ”
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Sea food dishes were great and service mistakeless. ”
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Although the Tuna entree was delicious, the two people at my table mentioned that they were disappointed in the portion size. ”
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However, since our server was new she was not able to recommend dishes and had no knowledge of the wine list. ”
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Service was definitely attentive. ”
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horrible service ”
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The waiters were rude and inexperienced. ”
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the food was good, but the menu is very over priced and the service was poor. ”
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They had great, honest service and amazing food without crazy prices. ”
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Loved the attentive host, the dining room, the general buzz. ”
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Great service, lovely meals ”
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(don't be scared - it's not what you think) we received good service. ”
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slightly over priced, but wont complain cuz waiters were simply friendly & informative ”
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She was such a great waitress- knowledgeable about the food, about the wine, and very pleasant. ”
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It annoys me that there's always a few people willing to trash a good restaurant on city search. ”
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Fresh has a wonderful relaxing atmosphere and the service is extremely attentive. ”
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expected exotic and received ordinary, The service was awful, the waiter did not know anything about seafood or wine to pair with it. ”
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Great food, great staff, get ready to spend ”
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The food was great and the manager was friendly, knowledgeable and courteous. ”
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the service was superb and the ambience was romantic. ”
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Given that seafood was fresh, appetizers were delicious, service was great I did not mind the price tag. ”
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Dinner was divine- great attentive service, complimentary champagne and outrageous food- not to mention beautiful ambience. ”
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The waiter gave some excellent suggestions for appetizers and we were glad we listened. ”
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Despite the reviews i've read the service was impeccable. ”
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The chef is very pleasant as well as the service. ”
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The service was great, the presentations of the dishes were stunningly beautiful, and not like most restaurant the dishes tasted better then they looked. ”
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Service was very friendly. ”
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felt the service was very attentive and VERY good looking. ”
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The place was full but there were no people waiting. ”
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This is a really great place, with awesome, friendly staff and an amazing chef! ”
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horrible food, horrible service ”
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We thought the food was really good but the service was horrible. ”
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Food was great, service was great. ”
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The Service was a not the best but I had the impression the wait staff was not very experienced. ”
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The service was impeccable, the attitudes were very professional, and the waiter was knowledgeable. ”
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thought the food was fantastic, from salad to fish to dessert, the wine selection was lovely, the service (while a tad confused - the place is pretty new) was helpful and attentive, and the atmosphere was calm and soothing. ”
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The staff were all exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable, and the new chef (Mike) even came out twice to greet us and see how we liked our food. ”
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The service was friendly and even somewhat knowledgable. ”
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While we enjoyed the food, we were highly disappointed by the poor service (waiter was not quite competent and SLOW service) and lack of remorse. ”
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Although our waitress was pleasant and accomdating, the overpriced food was quite the opposite. ”
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The waitstaff has always been friendly and helpful, the bartenders are nice. ”
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The food was delicious and the ever-changing menu is creative but Fresh's biggest downfall was that after wine, appetizers, entrees and dessert (and 500 dollars for 5 people) we were still hungry! ”
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Excellent service; welcoming wait staff and the freshest seafood. ”
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The atmosphere was great, service was very fast, friendly and accommodating. ”
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Once seated, the service was sooo slow, the bus boy kept pouring regular water in our glasses which were filled with pelligrino. ”
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Who ever said the service was bad didn't have Dominick as a waiter. ”
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Oh and the hostess was quite nice, that's all. ”
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The service was poor. ”
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Overpriced, unorganized and really slow service. ”
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The service is good and the place looks fresh but the food is certainly not. ”
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| value |
91.11000061035156% positive |
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The food was delicious and the ever-changing menu is creative but Fresh's biggest downfall was that after wine, appetizers, entrees and dessert (and 500 dollars for 5 people) we were still hungry! ”
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am a huge seafood fan and my boyfriend. ”
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slightly over priced, but wont complain cuz waiters were simply friendly & informative ”
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They had great, honest service and amazing food without crazy prices. ”
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Portions aren't huge, but they are delicately balanced, very well made and very tasty. ”
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Our entire meal was perfect, a super wine list, with many affordable bottles. ”
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In September I found the food satisfying, if only a bit overpriced. ”
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for excellent sea food at comparable prices and flawless service, you get much more bang for your buck at milos or le bernardin. ”
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They have good size portions too. ”
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Although our waitress was pleasant and accomdating, the overpriced food was quite the opposite. ”
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Given that seafood was fresh, appetizers were delicious, service was great I did not mind the price tag. ”
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Food was delish - though portions on the small side in relation to the price. ”
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the food was good, but the menu is very over priced and the service was poor. ”
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huge chunk of foi gras, spinach and a roasted peach. ”
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Not cheap, but we will go back again and I would not hesitate to recommend the place. ”
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| wait time |
33.3299994468689% positive |
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In a good restaurant many dishes are done from scratch (not all, mind you, don't be fooled by what they tell you) so it takes time, but does it take 30 minutes to bring out 6 desserts? ”
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Overpriced, unorganized and really slow service. ”
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Once seated, the service was sooo slow, the bus boy kept pouring regular water in our glasses which were filled with pelligrino. ”
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