Silverleaf Tavern

The Scene – Draped in elegance, this lavish hotel tavern is fashioned more for upscale dining than drinking. Velvet-backed chairs, a communal banquet table, and still-life paintings set in gold frames recall Baroque opulence, while plush leather booths and the eye-catching custom chandelier--a silver, crystal-leafed vine twinkling with tiny intertwined bulbs--modernize the special occasion space. Despite overhead digital art and an amethyst bar, the less whimsical lounge suits casual travelers with flat screens and low seating. – – The Food – The new American menu also…

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What to Wear:: Though the restaurant maintains a casual dress code, the atmosphere is fancy enough that dressing up might be more comfortable.
What to Drink:: Cocktail guru Dale DeGroff is the mind behind the specialty list---full of contemporary twists like the Stonewall's cider, rum, and ginger beer and syrup mix.
The Extras:: Drink wine by the sip (three-ounce pour), taste (glass), discovery (bottle), or drink (the bottomless option).

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“Regardless, the cozy booth seating kept our attention on each other rather than the decor.” “The bar at Silverleaf has a nice and welcoming atmosphere and it's a very relaxing place to spend some time.” “My boyfriend and I visted looking for a quiet, romantic meal and were very pleased.”
drinks	95.45000076293945% positive	“Our waiter couldn't have been more helpful, from suggesting wine and specialty entrees to checking on our drinks while still allowing privacy.” “The bar at Silverleaf has a nice and welcoming atmosphere and it's a very relaxing place to spend some time.” “The food is creative, and the wine list is very cleaver.” “commented that I loved the odd shaped coffee cup and they wrapped one up in a pretty bag and gave me one before leaving.” “While the deocr in the dining room is less than inviting, I recommend eating at the bar where there is full menu service.” “For a more casual night, order from the extensive menu in the front bar.” “Never overcrowded, great drinks, intimate setting, definitely my #1 place to catch up with friends or hubby.” “Brian makes the Best Mojito in the city - stop by the bar!” “After extensive reasearch, I can honestly say that Brian at the bar makes the BEST Mojito in the city.” “There's also a cocktail list with other interesting drinks, and all are expertly prepared by Brian.” “The waiter suggested a very nice wine.”
food quality	70.0% positive	“The late appetizers were accompanied by cold bread.” “The food was delicious - we started with calamari - light, moist and perfectly suited with a spicy mayo sauce.” “My husband had the steak and loved it- I had the duck breast which was great.” “The hangar steak was good -- tender and flavorful -- although I found the short rib knish to be bland.” “The french/toast goat cheese appetizer was greasy, cold and bland.” “The food is beyond superb.” “recommend the goat cheese French toast to start.” “The food was excellent.” “My boyfriend and I visted looking for a quiet, romantic meal and were very pleased.” “The food is creative, and the wine list is very cleaver.” “The food was delicious- especially the french toast appetizer.” “The food was just mediocre.” “Loved the shellfish panroast and the hangar steak is great witht the NY style knish.” “However, I was truly impressed with the flawless service and food at Silver Leaf.” “This was by far the worst meal Ive had in Manhattan.” “We tried it in March, and while we weren't thrilled with the food the staff was amazing.” “Excellent meal” “My friend and I ordered off the regular menu, and the food was entirely disappointing.” “The venison was very tasty, accompanied by crispy, highly-flavorful spaetzle and maple glazed carrots.” “The food seems like some kind of sick joke - bad, banal food dressed up to look good.”
menu variety	58.33000183105469% positive	“While the deocr in the dining room is less than inviting, I recommend eating at the bar where there is full menu service.” “After extensive reasearch, I can honestly say that Brian at the bar makes the BEST Mojito in the city.” “I'd return to try other items on the menu, simply because of the amazing service.” “First off, the Restaurant Week menu was terrible, but that's no real surprise (restaurant week is a sham, if you ask me).” “For a more casual night, order from the extensive menu in the front bar.” “My friend and I ordered off the regular menu, and the food was entirely disappointing.”
overall	100.0% positive	“The bar at Silverleaf has a nice and welcoming atmosphere and it's a very relaxing place to spend some time.” “Never overcrowded, great drinks, intimate setting, definitely my #1 place to catch up with friends or hubby.”
return potential	100.0% positive	“I'd return to try other items on the menu, simply because of the amazing service.” “would highly recommend Silverleaf, and will not hesitate to return.”
service	94.44000244140625% positive	“Our waiter couldn't have been more helpful, from suggesting wine and specialty entrees to checking on our drinks while still allowing privacy.” “While the deocr in the dining room is less than inviting, I recommend eating at the bar where there is full menu service.” “I'd return to try other items on the menu, simply because of the amazing service.” “Excellent staff.” “We tried it in March, and while we weren't thrilled with the food the staff was amazing.” “However, I was truly impressed with the flawless service and food at Silver Leaf.” “The staff is attentive and friendly and I think I finally found a place where the staff doesn't loathe serving you.” “The wait staff were very good.” “The waiter suggested a very nice wine.”

01/29/09

Great for drinks!

by redprincess09

I've been here a number of times, mostly for drinks with the girls, and always enjoy it. Never overcrowded, great drinks, intimate setting, definitely my #1 place to catch up with friends or hubby.

Pros: Great selection of drinks, great intimate seating
Cons: My credit card hurts a little, but, hey, it's Manhattan

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08/24/07

Brian makes the Best Mojito in the city - stop by the bar!

by jpappas2

After extensive reasearch, I can honestly say that Brian at the bar makes the BEST Mojito in the city. Run, don't walk, to the bar. There's also a cocktail list with other interesting drinks, and all are expertly prepared by Brian. It's so refreshing to find a bartender that knows what he's doing. The bar at Silverleaf has a nice and welcoming atmosphere and it's a very relaxing place to spend some time. I haven't tried the food yet, but I highly recommend adding Silverleaf to your list of places to stop and have a drink.

Pros: Bar is great

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05/15/06

Solid, but not great

by mvmone

We tried it in March, and while we weren't thrilled with the food the staff was amazing. The decor is odd, but comfortable. Are those car tires wrapped around the columns? Regardless, the cozy booth seating kept our attention on each other rather than the decor.

The wait staff were very good. The waiter suggested a very nice wine. Kudos to him.

Now if only the food were better. I had the heretofore raved about French Toast appetizer and while mine wasn't the buttery mess that another reviewer mentioned, it wasn't great either. Nor was the seafood panfry. It was good, but the clams, shrimp & lobster were all overcooked and tough. The mussels and scallops were quite tender. For the money, the entrees could've been better prepared.

Maybe the kitchen had a bad night. I'd return to try other items on the menu, simply because of the amazing service.

Pros: Service
Cons: Price

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03/31/06

1st and last time...

by vivekjp

I read all the reviews you're reading now, and the place sounded fabulous just as you're probably thinking. So, I went for Restaurant Week and have to say it was really disappointing. First off, the Restaurant Week menu was terrible, but that's no real surprise (restaurant week is a sham, if you ask me). My friend and I ordered off the regular menu, and the food was entirely disappointing. Very average fare for such a highly touted place. To make matters worse, the decor is terribly drab and I felt like I was at the Yale Club or something. Finally, to kill the deal was the cost - exorbitant. Don't waste your time, and definitely don't waste your money here...

Pros: Still thinking...
Cons: Price, Bad Food, Boring Setting

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02/23/06

terrible

by madisonworks

This was by far the worst meal Ive had in Manhattan. The french/toast goat cheese appetizer was greasy, cold and bland. The steak was fatty and tasteless except for the charred exterior. I made a reservation after reading the rave reviews here and now suspect that the proprietors have given themselves such high marks. Maybe hotel patrons and tourists find this food fabulous but all others should stay clear.

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01/29/09

Great for drinks!

by redprincess09

08/24/07

Brian makes the Best Mojito in the city - stop by the bar!

by jpappas2

05/15/06

Solid, but not great

by mvmone

03/31/06

1st and last time...

by vivekjp

02/23/06

terrible

by madisonworks

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