| ambiance |
89.28999900817871% positive |
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Oh, and the place had nice music/decor/ambience vibe to it too. ”
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The food is outstanding, the service is exceptional, and the decor is lovely! ”
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Horrible food and service + Great atmosphere = Don't waste your money ”
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The food is wonderful and the location and space is wonderful. ”
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the staff was very nice and the room had great views of the Hudson river. ”
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Great food, service and atmosphere ”
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we sat in a cute corner table, cozy for us three, we could pretty much see everybody in the room, its spacious for a nyc restaurant were most tables are on top of each other, the server was warm and knowledgeable and you could tell she knew her food (poss ”
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The decor was clean and calm, with a lean towards the future. ”
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Romantic atmosphere aside, the service was impeccable and the wine list not far behind. ”
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It's a beautiful spot with a great view of the sunset on the Hudson River. ”
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The location is ridiculous- who wants to eat on the West Side Highway? ”
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What ashame the service is so lame, because the food and the ambience were lovely. ”
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Neat location right on the busy Westside Hwy w/ great views. ”
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The restaurant is decorated very nicely and is in a "cool and trendy" location but the food and experience is not at all worth it. ”
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Went with my wife really just for the view of the river but I have to say that it was a great evening. ”
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guess that's bad if you want the hottest scene, as some eating at a Jean Georges restaurant might, but not if you're looking for good and interesting food in a subdued ambience. ”
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Definately recommend this place to anyone looking to indulge on excellent food in a beautiful atmosphere. ”
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The restaurant is a bit out of the way but I love the ambience and decor. ”
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Great food, service and ambiance ”
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Let me say upfront that I think the location is very nice, the decor is beautiful and the staff is extremely pleasant. ”
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The decor is nice and relatively simple. ”
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like the decor despite it looking very hotel lobby / airport lounge-ish. ”
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The atmosphere is terrific as you are right near the Hudson river. ”
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Simple, modern decor, delicious food. ”
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wonderful sunset greeted my party upon bieng seated,the off white and biege decor brought to mind previous nights in miami,some of the appetizers we enjouyed were the asparagus and poached egg and the dumplings. ”
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Nice atmosphere and great food ”
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There are beautiful free standing banquettes that must be fun with a large group. ”
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ambience and decoration was nice but for a check of $330 for 5 for brunch and with just average food. ”
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| dessert |
92.30999946594238% positive |
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The brunch prices were totally reasonable AND a mind-alteringly delicious dessert was included! ”
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That being said, everything we ordered was melt in your mouth delicious - from sushi appetizer, to the fish, to the amazing chocolate dessert, Jean George did not dissapoint. ”
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The desserts were excellent as well all though I favored the chocolate cake. ”
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Dessert was the standard but "heavenly" baked chocolate cake with the warm molton ganache center accompanied by a rich, creamy vanilla bean ice cream. ”
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The desserts were really good also. ”
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had the tuna appetizer, which was the highlight of the meal, the snapper which was delicious, although a touch too salty, and for dessert the passion fruit souffle whose tartness was balanced with the green tea ice cream. ”
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The carrot cake was awful. ”
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Everything we had here was excellent - the tuna, steak, and dessert were quite memorable. ”
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liked the pudding dessert even though it's been slandered here on cityearch. ”
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read that they offered a great lunch special: 2 plates & dessert for $24, each additional plate for $12 ”
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With Apps, a main course, dessert, and a bottle of nice wine the whole meal was $200 including the tip. ”
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French Toast Dessert with a Hibiscus ice cream and rhubarb compote was wonderful. ”
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From what I've tried, I recommend the lettuce and poached egg for appetiser, fried chicken, beef fillet and roast salmon for entrees and the poached pear with almond cream for dessert. ”
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| drinks |
92.65000343322754% positive |
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The food and drinks were great. ”
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Even the tea was weak - it arrived luke warm and lacked any form of taste. ”
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Desserts were really good and the coffee foam on the cappuccino looked painted with expresso melting through it. ”
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especially liked the tasty cocktails. ”
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Romantic atmosphere aside, the service was impeccable and the wine list not far behind. ”
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We were seated promptly by the hostes, who greeted us with the best smile I have seen in a long time; the cocktails were very good, not too sweet, not too strong. ”
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Drinks at the bar (Mojito & Vodka Lemonade with Thyme) were great. ”
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had the tuna appetizer, which was the highlight of the meal, the snapper which was delicious, although a touch too salty, and for dessert the passion fruit souffle whose tartness was balanced with the green tea ice cream. ”
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The meal starts with some sort of weird "drink" which tasted more like a sauce in a cup. ”
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Went for restaurant week and were treated excellently (big difference from Abboccato the night before where it was like the unwashed had walked in) Our waiter was wonderful- not intrusive but there when you needed him with bread, water and wine- we even h ”
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With Apps, a main course, dessert, and a bottle of nice wine the whole meal was $200 including the tip. ”
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The bar is a big bore, so don't bother hanging out there, go only for dinner, it is worth it. ”
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My husband and I sat at the bar, and service was excellent. ”
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The hostess was very friendly and checked our coats and found us a nice table near the bar. ”
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Excellent food , drinks and service! ”
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To top it off, the cocktails are fantastic - bet you can't drink just one vodka thyme lemonade. ”
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It is such a shame the waiter was so rude because the wine list is nice and the food is absolutely delicious, the char appetizer was fresh, the asparagus salad was flavorful and the short ribs were so tender. ”
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| food quality |
79.26000118255615% positive |
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and I was exceptionally embarrassed when the restaurant failed to live up to ANY reasonable standard of excellence with regard to its food. ”
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The crispy crab was simply delicious as was the black cod. ”
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would never recommend this place to my friends - meanly due to the fact that they like to taste the food instead of being force-fed. ”
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It caused too big a crunch and was a bit distracting, yet, it did not over-influence the flavor of the dish. ”
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we sat in a cute corner table, cozy for us three, we could pretty much see everybody in the room, its spacious for a nyc restaurant were most tables are on top of each other, the server was warm and knowledgeable and you could tell she knew her food (poss ”
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Great service and food, but we all left hungry. ”
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They should work on their people skills and allowing their patrons to enjoy their food. ”
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What ashame the service is so lame, because the food and the ambience were lovely. ”
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My wife really enjoyed the lobster with bearnaise and I loved the char with the maitake mushroom. ”
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Came with some bread/cheese thing and the combination was flavorful. ”
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From beginning to end, this dining experience was unique and delicious. ”
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We asked the waiter to recommend some "hits" for us and so we had the tuna, the sashimi and the mozzarella--all totally delicious. ”
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Some of the highlights include the poached egg (to die for), rice encrusted tuna, red snapper, lobster, lamb (nice portion size - 3 pieces), fig tart (good size), and poached pear. ”
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That being said, everything we ordered was melt in your mouth delicious - from sushi appetizer, to the fish, to the amazing chocolate dessert, Jean George did not dissapoint. ”
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And after a disappointing meal, there is a good chance it will stay that way. ”
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Great food, service and ambiance ”
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The meal starts with some sort of weird "drink" which tasted more like a sauce in a cup. ”
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The food and drinks were great. ”
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If you like tasteless, bland and seasonless food then this restaurant is for you! ”
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Simple, modern decor, delicious food. ”
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The food was horrible - and I'm not just saying that because it was expensive and I was expecting more, but almost inedible. ”
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Our appetizers were: a Sashima dish doused with so much gross citrus dressing that the snapper had no taste; Tuna (sushi grade, but not especially fresh) covered in something crunchy (this was the most tasty item on the menu, only diminished by the sauce ”
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guess that's bad if you want the hottest scene, as some eating at a Jean Georges restaurant might, but not if you're looking for good and interesting food in a subdued ambience. ”
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especially liked the tasty cocktails. ”
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For the entree I had a delicious beef tenderloin with a yummy savory side of butternut squash dumplings. ”
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From what I've tried, I recommend the lettuce and poached egg for appetiser, fried chicken, beef fillet and roast salmon for entrees and the poached pear with almond cream for dessert. ”
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Although the service was pleasant, the food was absolutely terrible. ”
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Great food, service and atmosphere ”
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It is such a shame the waiter was so rude because the wine list is nice and the food is absolutely delicious, the char appetizer was fresh, the asparagus salad was flavorful and the short ribs were so tender. ”
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Perry St has some of the best food in New York, presented casually in a sexy, minimalist setting in the Richard Meier towers. ”
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they made a good mojito, but the first bite of food, our appetizer, black pepper crab dumplings were so bad that they rendered my palate useless, seriously, and we had to cut our dinner short and wash our mouths out with soap ”
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Outstanding food, Frustrating, rude service ”
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Great food, and exceptional service- a friend and i were even having a debate over a word and the staff brought over a printout from dictionary dot com to settle it for us! ”
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We arrived to a nearly empty restaurant excited to return, as my husband and I had eaten a wonderful meal here last summer. ”
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I'm sure the food is good, but beware that they arbitrarily cancel reservations. ”
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It was the only thing I tried as I was not hungy and my date loved his dish - the rabbit. ”
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Ordered the calamari (definately the lightest and crunchiest I've ever had), the sashimi, crusted tuna, mozzarella and a lamb and it everything was truly awesome. ”
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With Apps, a main course, dessert, and a bottle of nice wine the whole meal was $200 including the tip. ”
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My lamb chops were unpleasant. ”
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Tried Perry St. a few weeks back and still cannot forget the wonderful experience and amazing food. ”
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Fish was decent, fries were good but the sauce was again, very salty. ”
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Service is great, coktails are delicious, music rocks. ”
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Definately recommend this place to anyone looking to indulge on excellent food in a beautiful atmosphere. ”
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The food was very good. ”
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But the amuse (strawberry soup with cucumber foam) very good and not too sweet. ”
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another proprietary batter from JG encases a very flavorful & moist chicken breast and a thigh. ”
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The food was good, not great. ”
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wonderful sunset greeted my party upon bieng seated,the off white and biege decor brought to mind previous nights in miami,some of the appetizers we enjouyed were the asparagus and poached egg and the dumplings. ”
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Horrible food and service + Great atmosphere = Don't waste your money ”
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The food is outstanding, the service is exceptional, and the decor is lovely! ”
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Tasteless food in a pleasant setting ”
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Went for restaurant week and were treated excellently (big difference from Abboccato the night before where it was like the unwashed had walked in) Our waiter was wonderful- not intrusive but there when you needed him with bread, water and wine- we even h ”
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We started w/ tuna in a cracker crust, frisee salad w/ peaches, fried wasabi and goat cheese, also a delicious heirloom tomato salad w/ mozzarella. ”
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The service was perfect and the food was amazing. ”
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Both dishes were excellent. ”
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It's a lovely restaurant that is great for a leisurely meal with close ones. ”
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Food is divine - especially the lamb entree. ”
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My dish looked totally nasty, gross and unappetizing. ”
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The lamb was cooked perfectly and the dumplings had an amazing pepper taste. ”
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The food was absolutely amazing. ”
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Apps: Rare tuna was absolutely great married with the spicy sauce surrounding it. ”
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The service was great - friendly hostess and attentive servers and well informed waiter with great honest recommendations (I switched one of my choices and the recommended dish was delicious). ”
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The food at Perry Street is amazing. ”
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Everything we had here was excellent - the tuna, steak, and dessert were quite memorable. ”
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The food itself was great, but the waitstaff eagerly awaiting our departure really lead to a completely unenjoyable experience. ”
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Everything about the food was great. ”
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From the charming red-haired door diva, to the sumptuous white leather, and even more sumptuous dishes (hamachi and caviar!) ”
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The menu was great- the risotto was a meal in itself but we went for the short ribs as well- perfectly (but surprisingly) paired with spagetti squash. ”
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Nice atmosphere and great food ”
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ambience and decoration was nice but for a check of $330 for 5 for brunch and with just average food. ”
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In line with the rest of the experience, the cuisine was subpar, as was the service: STRIKE THREE! ”
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The restaurant is decorated very nicely and is in a "cool and trendy" location but the food and experience is not at all worth it. ”
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execptional food with service to match- loved the crab dumplings. ”
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The brunch prices were totally reasonable AND a mind-alteringly delicious dessert was included! ”
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Excellent food , drinks and service! ”
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Super fresh, perfectly seasoned, really simple but unexpected flavors. ”
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The portion size is on the small side so ordering a full 3-course meal is recommended. ”
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had the tuna appetizer, which was the highlight of the meal, the snapper which was delicious, although a touch too salty, and for dessert the passion fruit souffle whose tartness was balanced with the green tea ice cream. ”
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Pan roasted chicken sandwich, speck, arugala & fontina - good but it also had quite a bit of tapenade which I hated, I had to scrape it all off ”
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The food is wonderful and the location and space is wonderful. ”
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Peeky toe dumplings were the best but good thing the crab was great product. ”
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Food was really tasty, lemonade cocktail was great. ”
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There were both bold and subtle flavors to the dishes, but nothing was overwhelming. ”
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My friend and I both had a delicious crusted tuna first course seared-cooked perfectly although the crumbs used to dress the tuna were a little large. ”
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I'm sorry to say they're right- although the service is outstanding and the staff very friendly and attitude-free, the food at Perry Street is average at best. ”
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Hideous food ”
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| menu variety |
75.0% positive |
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Normal menu was pricey but not unreasonable for the area and atmoshpere. ”
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The menu was great- the risotto was a meal in itself but we went for the short ribs as well- perfectly (but surprisingly) paired with spagetti squash. ”
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Our appetizers were: a Sashima dish doused with so much gross citrus dressing that the snapper had no taste; Tuna (sushi grade, but not especially fresh) covered in something crunchy (this was the most tasty item on the menu, only diminished by the sauce ”
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The service was great - friendly hostess and attentive servers and well informed waiter with great honest recommendations (I switched one of my choices and the recommended dish was delicious). ”
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The menu (while not your typical brunch fare) was exciting and the service was perfect. ”
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The Sommelier also was very helpful guiding us through our vast choices. ”
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But anyway, service was excellent and the menu was great. ”
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Cooked to perfection, and as simple and complex as you would like a dinner menu to be- nothing more, nothing less. ”
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| overall |
75.0% positive |
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Expensive but a nice, adult place right by West Side Highway (saw the sunset from my seat). ”
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Great time at a great place. ”
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She was quite nice about it, but that was my only complaint, the place was not warm, a bit stuffy & tight. ”
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| return potential |
80.0% positive |
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Overall, an absolutely delightful dinner and will go back in a heart beat! ”
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The hostess was pleasant and the setting is fine but I would never go back or recommend it. ”
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Overall the experience was fantastic and we would certainly return to dine there again. ”
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We arrived to a nearly empty restaurant excited to return, as my husband and I had eaten a wonderful meal here last summer. ”
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I'll definitely not recommend this place or return. ”
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| service |
84.79000091552734% positive |
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We arrived on time to our reservation at 8:00pm and the MaitreD was most professional, the hostess was super cute and engaging, not like other places where there are airheads at the door. ”
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I'm sorry to say they're right- although the service is outstanding and the staff very friendly and attitude-free, the food at Perry Street is average at best. ”
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The food is outstanding, the service is exceptional, and the decor is lovely! ”
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What ashame the service is so lame, because the food and the ambience were lovely. ”
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The place was wonderful and the wait staff very patient. ”
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we sat in a cute corner table, cozy for us three, we could pretty much see everybody in the room, its spacious for a nyc restaurant were most tables are on top of each other, the server was warm and knowledgeable and you could tell she knew her food (poss ”
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Our servers were professional and friendly throughout. ”
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The menu (while not your typical brunch fare) was exciting and the service was perfect. ”
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We felt it was a huge and costly mistake, yet another of those places that get good buzz and you wonder why, regardless of how many people are in your party, nobody appears to have ordered correctly. ”
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My husband and I sat at the bar, and service was excellent. ”
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The service was attentive and pleasant. ”
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In line with the rest of the experience, the cuisine was subpar, as was the service: STRIKE THREE! ”
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The service was super attentive, not rushed and very casual at the same time; it was delivered as if it was second nature for them. ”
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Romantic atmosphere aside, the service was impeccable and the wine list not far behind. ”
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(Example A: The hostess really seems authentically friendly. ”
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Great food, service and ambiance ”
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Although the service was pleasant, the food was absolutely terrible. ”
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Excellent food , drinks and service! ”
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The service was great - friendly hostess and attentive servers and well informed waiter with great honest recommendations (I switched one of my choices and the recommended dish was delicious). ”
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It is such a shame the waiter was so rude because the wine list is nice and the food is absolutely delicious, the char appetizer was fresh, the asparagus salad was flavorful and the short ribs were so tender. ”
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We asked the waiter to recommend some "hits" for us and so we had the tuna, the sashimi and the mozzarella--all totally delicious. ”
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Went for restaurant week and were treated excellently (big difference from Abboccato the night before where it was like the unwashed had walked in) Our waiter was wonderful- not intrusive but there when you needed him with bread, water and wine- we even h ”
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the staff is cool and swift, not clumsy or apologetic. ”
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But anyway, service was excellent and the menu was great. ”
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execptional food with service to match- loved the crab dumplings. ”
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Throughout the rest of the night, the service was impeccable. ”
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Great food, and exceptional service- a friend and i were even having a debate over a word and the staff brought over a printout from dictionary dot com to settle it for us! ”
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Minimal space design is a bit too cold as was the service. ”
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Let me say upfront that I think the location is very nice, the decor is beautiful and the staff is extremely pleasant. ”
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Great food, service and atmosphere ”
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kinda liked that it wasn't packed, and we could chat without having to raise our voices to hear each other and getting attentive service from the staff. ”
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The service was perfect and the food was amazing. ”
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The hostess was very friendly and checked our coats and found us a nice table near the bar. ”
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Great service and food, but we all left hungry. ”
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the staff was very nice and the room had great views of the Hudson river. ”
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Outstanding food, Frustrating, rude service ”
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Horrible food and service + Great atmosphere = Don't waste your money ”
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The hostess was pleasant and the setting is fine but I would never go back or recommend it. ”
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never write reviews but I had such a bad experience at this restaurant that I feel that I have to prevent other people form going. ”
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They should work on their people skills and allowing their patrons to enjoy their food. ”
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| value |
62.5% positive |
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The bar is a big bore, so don't bother hanging out there, go only for dinner, it is worth it. ”
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We felt it was a huge and costly mistake, yet another of those places that get good buzz and you wonder why, regardless of how many people are in your party, nobody appears to have ordered correctly. ”
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The food was horrible - and I'm not just saying that because it was expensive and I was expecting more, but almost inedible. ”
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Not huge portions, but certainly enough. ”
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The brunch prices were totally reasonable AND a mind-alteringly delicious dessert was included! ”
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Horrible food and service + Great atmosphere = Don't waste your money ”
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Normal menu was pricey but not unreasonable for the area and atmoshpere. ”
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The restaurant is decorated very nicely and is in a "cool and trendy" location but the food and experience is not at all worth it. ”
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| wait time |
100.0% positive |
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We were seated promptly by the hostes, who greeted us with the best smile I have seen in a long time; the cocktails were very good, not too sweet, not too strong. ”
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