The Upstairs at 21
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 265-1900
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- 5th Avenue
- Directions:
- 1,9 to 50th Street/Broadway E,V to 53rd Street/Fifth Avenue B,D,R to Rockefeller Center
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm
Message from The Upstairs at 21
"A heartfelt love song to Manhattan" -The New York Times
- 3-course prix fixe, $70
- Grand-Award winning wine list
- Perfect for romantic evenings
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Editorial Review for The Upstairs at 21 – by Allison Austin
The Scene
You'll have to knock to enter this hidden dining room, a luxe windowless space featuring four wall-sized murals depicting famous landmarks throughout the seasons, as well as a handful of finery-laden tables. Diners are, as a rule, a subdued lot, but the oh-so-formal servers can be cajoled into loosening up without missing a beat.
The Food
In stark contrast to the slabs of beef so common in the downstairs dining room, this kitchen is capable of playful, smart and quite precise cooking. Take the foie gras "club" with green apple on thin, small white bread squares: It's a refreshingly irreverent way to serve the foie, and it works. And though many menu descriptions seem almost intended to make diners skeptical--wild salmon with tangerine jus and black olives, venison with Brussels sprouts dressing and lamb loin with red curry-pea shoot emulsion--time after time these dishes shine.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkIt's pricey, but smart diners will opt for the expert wine pairings chosen by the engaging sommelier, whose enthusiasm for his wine list is contagious.
User Reviews for The Upstairs at 21
02/19/2008 Posted by Glenorchy
My boyfriend and I had a belated Valentine's Day dinner in the Upstairs friday night. The experience was phenomenal. Generally speaking, he is not all that into fine dining but he loved it! We had lump crab meat and black bass which were to die for and the wine was absolutely delicious. The star of the show is the captain Christopher. You could tell that he owned the room and made all of his guests feel as if they were at a friend's house rather than a fancy restaurant in midtown. We went the first time for a romantic spot, but we will go back for the incredible food and excellent service.
Pros: Food, Service, Ambience
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
02/04/2008 Posted by Nicoleorange
My husband and I wanted to treat ourselves and the 21Club is just that a "treat". Warm atmosphere, great service, delicious food and amazing wine list. I recommend celebrating your next special occassion there or having a nice romantic dinner out. We had a wonderful time.
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