Bar Americain

11/16/09

Exceeded expectations!

by briz47 at Citysearch

Went to NYC for a short getaway by myself. One of the wishlist items was dining at Bar Americain. Sat at the bar, was treated warmly.with genuine interest and attention (and I'm not a runway model!). Had four courses, including the seafood cocktail sampler and was delighted with every bite. Staff let me take my time between courses and I never felt rushed. Good food is hard to find, innovative food is even rarer and true hospitality is like finding a diamond in the streets of New York. Thanks, Bobby!

• Pros: Service was warm and food was hot!
• Cons: Can't think of a thing

09/25/09

food was very bad

by cutsey at Citysearch

3 or us went to B.A on Sept. 18th, the food was awful, we ordered the pork which was overcooked and so big if was nearly impossible to cut, we also ordered the spicey tuna which was full of veins and overcooked, also ordered was the shrimp and grits and when it arrived it was unedable it looked and tasted awful also ordered was a vidalia onion soup - usually onion soup is served with coutons, this one came with a hugh slice of burnt toast, the toast was so hard that I had to take it out of the soup and tried to cut it with a knife and even that was not possible - the only good item was the tuna tartare - we definitily will not return to bar americain

• Pros: food overpriced

09/14/09

Flay Flunked

by vinr at Citysearch

Went there with a party of six...I was expecting a pricey place, no problem...when you get what you pay for...

Started off with the tiered raw bar platter..generally good but the clams and oysters were saltier than usual.

Now the fun begins...plates were cleared, and it wasnt until 30mins later that I needed to inquire as to where the entrees were...servers are not attentative in providing updates or asking if there is anything they can do. After 40 min, when the entrees did finally arrive, presentation was tops along with flavors..temperature of my veal and my wifes pork chop was tepid..leading me to beleive out server had just forgetten about bringing us the food. Not what I expected from a place with an owner like Bobby....your service is a direct representation of your self..sorry but I'm done with visiting any more of his places..

• Pros: Good atmosphere
• Cons: Bad service leads to bad food