| ambiance |
93.45000267028809% positive |
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The view was fantastic, the ambience was romantic - the main courses were delicious, maybe my Guinea Fowl could have had a bit more sauce, but otherwise it was perfect. ”
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Incredible atmosphere; unidentifiable food. ”
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The view was visually stunning. ”
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Most romantic view in the city, the food and service was excellent! ”
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We enjoyed both the great meal and the great view--a terrific combination. ”
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Food was definitely satisfying and the view was amazing. ”
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Had a very pleasant experience when visited for the FIRST time last year - where the dishes were delicious and creative, view and atmosphere was amazing, hence decided to go back again for my birthday this year. ”
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The overall atmosphere was comfortable & not at all pretentious. ”
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The view is perfect for a romantic evening with your partner or an upscale family affiar. ”
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Loved everything - decor, food, ambiance and very professional service! ”
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you get the same beautiful views, but a large selection of wines. ”
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It has a wonderful view since it is on a really high level about 90ty something. ”
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everything takes like it was mocrowaved in an airplane and served up by crass, rude, nasty, and snobby waiters who don't seem to speak any western language at all -- what a truly vile waste of money -- yes, there is a nice view but you can get the same vi ”
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What a romantic place! ”
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Overall the atmosphere is wonderful most of which is the view. ”
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This place is great for a romantic evening or a business lunch. ”
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Of course, the scenic view of Central Park/Columbus Circle is very nice & a huge plus. ”
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We weren't lucky enough to get one of the tables near the window with the fabulous views ( but we got to witness a guy proposing to is girlfriend, she cried for a full 20 minutes so weren't sure she actually said yes!) ”
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Yes, the view was beautiful, but the food was ok or slightly above average at best (the desserts were creative). ”
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The view is absolutely amazing and the wine list impressive. ”
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The view is great so it is a nice place to take someone you want to impress but don't go for the food. ”
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While the dining room decor is elegant, the view of Central Park is disappointing with the Trump Tower smacking right at the center of the Central Park view. ”
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Great Service, Beautiful view ”
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The views are amazing, the decor is exquisite, The service is impeccable. ”
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had the most romantic and beautiful experience at Asiate. ”
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Also, Asiate offers the best view in NYC for dinner. ”
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The service was very friendly and daytime views were spectacular. ”
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Visually impressive, the view can distract from the mediocre food ”
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| dessert |
85.71000099182129% positive |
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The desserts were interesting to look at but tasted ordinary. ”
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The service is great and the best part was at the end they surprised us (even though i never once spoke to someone at the restaurant) with an amazing chocolate moose cake with strawberry inside and fruits on top and a candle in a strawberry with "Happy An ”
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The food is nothing to talk about, for such an expensive restaraunt, they should definitely change their chef, deserts are "just funny", I can make the same concoction at home at virtually no cost. ”
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For desert the chohcolate with sorbet is great! ”
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excellent dessert. ”
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Yes, the view was beautiful, but the food was ok or slightly above average at best (the desserts were creative). ”
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We had an assortment of desserts, with perfect portion sizes. ”
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| drinks |
100.0% positive |
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At least the coffee was delicious; I had two cups. ”
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The cocktails are very good, my favorites are the Mandarin sunset and the Ginger Mojito. ”
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it was a nice experience, but i would recommend drinks in the lounge. ”
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The bartender kept us waiting for quite a while even though the bar was not full. ”
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have never had a bad experience here, nor at the hotel bar or their lobby lounge, even at times when I wasn't a hotel guest. ”
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They have a wine man that will come to your table and go over any questions you have about their extensive list- we tried some Dreamy Cloud sake' which was delicious. ”
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you get the same beautiful views, but a large selection of wines. ”
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The view is absolutely amazing and the wine list impressive. ”
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| food quality |
80.67999839782715% positive |
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thankfully, the food is great too. ”
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My husband & I are STILL dreaming of all the fabulous food we ate here! ”
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At least the coffee was delicious; I had two cups. ”
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The meal was a little pricey, but worth it. ”
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The food was incredible and they kept giving us complimentary dishes that were terrific (Spinach cheese bread delights & Shrimp in a special light sauce.) ”
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For the main course had the beef which was good and my girfriend had the seabass which was also good. ”
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The food is nothing to talk about, for such an expensive restaraunt, they should definitely change their chef, deserts are "just funny", I can make the same concoction at home at virtually no cost. ”
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The portions of the food are perfect! ”
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The server gave us an extra appetizer to try - all three were delicious - the Fois Gras was perfect. ”
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And a big plus is that the portions are a generous size - you get a great amount of food (unlike at some fine dining establishments where there are only a few bites per course). ”
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Loved everything - decor, food, ambiance and very professional service! ”
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We eat out a lot at great restaurants and I can safely tell you the food was very, very average. ”
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My wife had a beet salad appetizer with the Wyagu beef entre that was simply perfect. ”
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There was an intermezzo of lemon sorbet, which was very tasty and cleansed your pallet. ”
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Incredible atmosphere; unidentifiable food. ”
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The view is great so it is a nice place to take someone you want to impress but don't go for the food. ”
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replace that weird tasting bread with an assortment of different breads. ”
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The food was abysmal. ”
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1st course is a tasting menu of 4 things; even if you don't think you like an item, try it here, the dishes are delicious & innovative! ”
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Overall the food is average to good, service is good but one criticism is that the menu is somewhat limited for a la carte dining. ”
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The service was terrible-- our lunch group waited 40 minutes past the time of our reservation to be seated-- and the food was bland. ”
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They brought us about 4 sample dishes from the kitchen during our meal, most of which was mediocre or less in quality. ”
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Visually impressive, the view can distract from the mediocre food ”
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We enjoyed both the great meal and the great view--a terrific combination. ”
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The food is amazing. ”
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They have a wine man that will come to your table and go over any questions you have about their extensive list- we tried some Dreamy Cloud sake' which was delicious. ”
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The food and service are impeccable. ”
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The view was fantastic, the ambience was romantic - the main courses were delicious, maybe my Guinea Fowl could have had a bit more sauce, but otherwise it was perfect. ”
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so good food, good entertainment, what more could you ask for? ”
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Also - we ended up paying $450 for a meal for two, for really mediocre food! ”
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Had a very pleasant experience when visited for the FIRST time last year - where the dishes were delicious and creative, view and atmosphere was amazing, hence decided to go back again for my birthday this year. ”
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The dim sum & BBQ Kobe beef were also amazing. ”
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The timing of the food was perfect, the waitress recommended great dishes. ”
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2nd course is your choice of 2 items (the sweet potato raviolis are excellent, as are the melt-in-your-mouth-like-cotton-candy waffles! ”
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View is fantastic but I do not recommend the food there at all. ”
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Yes, the view was beautiful, but the food was ok or slightly above average at best (the desserts were creative). ”
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Food was very tasty and portions were big enough that you felt like you'd eaten. ”
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We ordered off the prefix menu & I highly recommend the Sour Cream Cloud Cakes with fresh berries. ”
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For apps I had the prawns which were average and she had the crab which was good. ”
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The food was really good but very pricey and the portions were small. ”
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Most romantic view in the city, the food and service was excellent! ”
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We enjoyed our meal very much. ”
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Avocado mousse gratefully served in tiny demitasse cups, followed by a salad with "hazelnut and vanilla" dressing served in a slant-bottom bowl that I almost dumped all over the table when I speared a lettuce leaf (at least I think it was lettuce), a clea ”
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The service is great and the best part was at the end they surprised us (even though i never once spoke to someone at the restaurant) with an amazing chocolate moose cake with strawberry inside and fruits on top and a candle in a strawberry with "Happy An ”
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| menu variety |
93.75% positive |
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Server was very attentive and took time in explaining the different choices and specials. ”
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Asiate looks very beautiful, and the menu is intriguing, but if you have a special occasion, I recommend trying someplace where the staff can handle the reservation process. ”
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1st course is a tasting menu of 4 things; even if you don't think you like an item, try it here, the dishes are delicious & innovative! ”
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We ordered off the prefix menu & I highly recommend the Sour Cream Cloud Cakes with fresh berries. ”
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Such a nice change of place from expensive restaurants that participate in Restaurant Week only to then sneer at you when you order off the menu. ”
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They have a wine man that will come to your table and go over any questions you have about their extensive list- we tried some Dreamy Cloud sake' which was delicious. ”
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Overall the food is average to good, service is good but one criticism is that the menu is somewhat limited for a la carte dining. ”
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you get the same beautiful views, but a large selection of wines. ”
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| overall |
88.10000419616699% positive |
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The view is great so it is a nice place to take someone you want to impress but don't go for the food. ”
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The service was good and the place wasn't overly stuffy. ”
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He was kind of snooty though, and seemed to think he was better then everyone, but it was expected at such a nice place, I mean he did seem to know his stuff. ”
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This is a great place to "do" lunch or take a date you really want to impress. ”
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The service is great and the best part was at the end they surprised us (even though i never once spoke to someone at the restaurant) with an amazing chocolate moose cake with strawberry inside and fruits on top and a candle in a strawberry with "Happy An ”
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Such a nice change of place from expensive restaurants that participate in Restaurant Week only to then sneer at you when you order off the menu. ”
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everything takes like it was mocrowaved in an airplane and served up by crass, rude, nasty, and snobby waiters who don't seem to speak any western language at all -- what a truly vile waste of money -- yes, there is a nice view but you can get the same vi ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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Had a very pleasant experience when visited for the FIRST time last year - where the dishes were delicious and creative, view and atmosphere was amazing, hence decided to go back again for my birthday this year. ”
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It was a great experience but I probably won't return. ”
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Anyway- It is a beautiful, special occasion place that I will definitely go back to. ”
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| service |
83.95000457763672% positive |
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The service is great and the best part was at the end they surprised us (even though i never once spoke to someone at the restaurant) with an amazing chocolate moose cake with strawberry inside and fruits on top and a candle in a strawberry with "Happy An ”
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The server gave us an extra appetizer to try - all three were delicious - the Fois Gras was perfect. ”
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everything takes like it was mocrowaved in an airplane and served up by crass, rude, nasty, and snobby waiters who don't seem to speak any western language at all -- what a truly vile waste of money -- yes, there is a nice view but you can get the same vi ”
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The hostesses were very nice and the service was fine. ”
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Most romantic view in the city, the food and service was excellent! ”
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The service was very friendly and daytime views were spectacular. ”
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They happily accomidated my request for a window seat - even gave us a private booth table for 4 people - and the restaurant was full. ”
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go here if you're looking for a beautiful setting and 5 star service. ”
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The views are amazing, the decor is exquisite, The service is impeccable. ”
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The food and service are impeccable. ”
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The service is wonderful. ”
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The staff are very professional and friendly. ”
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We are so unhappy with the service that we will not recommend the restaurant to anyone. ”
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Server was very attentive and took time in explaining the different choices and specials. ”
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The service was good and the place wasn't overly stuffy. ”
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The bartender kept us waiting for quite a while even though the bar was not full. ”
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The timing of the food was perfect, the waitress recommended great dishes. ”
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The server was very friendly and unpretentious. ”
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The service was terrible-- our lunch group waited 40 minutes past the time of our reservation to be seated-- and the food was bland. ”
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Overall the food is average to good, service is good but one criticism is that the menu is somewhat limited for a la carte dining. ”
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Loved everything - decor, food, ambiance and very professional service! ”
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Staff is attentive and sincere. ”
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The waiters were friendly and attentive. ”
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The hostess was quite unpleasant and off-putting. ”
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Asiate looks very beautiful, and the menu is intriguing, but if you have a special occasion, I recommend trying someplace where the staff can handle the reservation process. ”
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Great service, VERY creative presentation, and the quality is amazing. ”
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The waitstaff was pleasantly attentive and politely discreet. ”
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| value |
79.7599983215332% positive |
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Food was excellent but in small portions considering how much they charge. ”
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Of course, the scenic view of Central Park/Columbus Circle is very nice & a huge plus. ”
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The portions are surprisingly huge, almost too big. ”
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The food was really good but very pricey and the portions were small. ”
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The portions of the food are perfect! ”
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Great value at lunch ”
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And a big plus is that the portions are a generous size - you get a great amount of food (unlike at some fine dining establishments where there are only a few bites per course). ”
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Food was very tasty and portions were big enough that you felt like you'd eaten. ”
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The food is nothing to talk about, for such an expensive restaraunt, they should definitely change their chef, deserts are "just funny", I can make the same concoction at home at virtually no cost. ”
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The meal was a little pricey, but worth it. ”
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The prawn risotto was a huge success and all 4 of us ordered it. ”
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Such a nice change of place from expensive restaurants that participate in Restaurant Week only to then sneer at you when you order off the menu. ”
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The best value is the bento box at lunch- at $35 it is a steal! ”
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everything takes like it was mocrowaved in an airplane and served up by crass, rude, nasty, and snobby waiters who don't seem to speak any western language at all -- what a truly vile waste of money -- yes, there is a nice view but you can get the same vi ”
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| wait time |
50.0% positive |
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We weren't lucky enough to get one of the tables near the window with the fabulous views ( but we got to witness a guy proposing to is girlfriend, she cried for a full 20 minutes so weren't sure she actually said yes!) ”
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The service was terrible-- our lunch group waited 40 minutes past the time of our reservation to be seated-- and the food was bland. ”
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