Chic meets Greek on the edge of Grand Central at this elegant estiatorio serving food fit for a Greek god.
(347) 625-1985
52 Vanderbilt Ave
(45th Street)
New York,
NY
10017
40.7541
-73.9772
Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 12pm-2pm, 5pm-11pm
Sat-Sun: 5pm-11pm
Ammos Estiatorio
Last updated 6.13.09
What People Are Saying About Ammos
The Owner
Ammos
Owner
Ammos New York, an upscale Greek fusion restaurant located near Grand Central Station, has launched a new menu designed by Executive Chef David Ogren, a rising star in the culinary industry. Using only the freshest of ingredients, he has created an eclectic mix of refined Greek cuisine with distinct Mediterranean & North African influences. He imports many of the fine ingredients directly from Greece, such as sea salt, capers, olive oil, honey and the halloumi cheese. The restaurant?s extensive wine list features over 90 bottles of wine, specialty domestic & imported bottled beers along…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Sandstone pillars, sweeping ceilings and suspended umbrellas create drama at this Greek refuge. A two-story wall of wine stretches to the mezzanine, while an oversized image of a boat drifting on a turquoise sea decorated with ammos--the Greek word for sand--transports diners to the isles. Cosmopolitan denizens chat and clap along with the live Greek music every Saturday night. – – The Food – The wide-ranging menu of regional selections is overwhelming and difficult to pronounce; luckily the mostly Greek staff translates. Superior mezedes--octopus stew in…
10/05/09
Lovely to look at... dining is another matter
by eldenfrente
A lovely room where spartan decor that proves to be cool and warm, at the same trime, and a great midtown location are just about the nicest thing one can say about Ammos in Manhattan (there's an eponymous eatery in Astoria). The food tries to be nouvelle-Greek --whatever that is-- but falls short of the mark. Our party of three agreed that what was most lacking in our several dishes was... flavor, taste, zest. The best mezedes was a salad of red and yellow tomatoes spiked with excellent feta and a well balanced dressing. From there it was downhill. At the strong insistence of the waiter we ordered the "special" duck confit ("Somewhere in Greece there might be a confit," commented my Greek-American friend Nick). What we got was half the dissecated undercarriage of a late bird. In texture it was closer to damp pemmican than confit. A Greep basic such as spanakopita was OK but certainly not at the price charged here. Other dishes were undistinguished and undistinguishable. They made no mark whatsoever. One gets the drift... no need to go on. There's far better Greeks in Midtown.
- Pros: Decor, location, comfort, service
- Cons: Loud when keyboard plays, more quasi than Greek cuisine
02/27/09
Very Expensive for what it offers
by LaLoula
This is a nice place, however not consistant with food or service quality. Some days the service is excellent, and yet not so on other days. Same for food. As for the prices, well you can have better food in Astoria and pay only a fraction of what you would pay here.
- Pros: Nice atmosphere, great location
- Cons: Inflated prices
12/08/08
Best Bar Deal in Midtown
by pickyeastsider
Great Bar Deal! I work in the area and on Friday nights, they offer half off your entire bar check. Went last Friday with friends, but it's too bad that the bartender doesn't know how to make a drink and has a terrible personality. By the way, an extra dry martini doesn't have 1/2 vemouth and 1/2 vodka with a bunch of olive juice! Too bad, we would have been regulars.
The Details on Ammos
The Extras:
If you feel like taking a trip to Astoria, the equally beautiful sister Ammos Estiatorio serves a slightly less expensive menu.
Save Money:
Know that whole grilled fish listed by the pound is often feeds multiple people, and the listed price will be multiplied by the weight of that fish that day.
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Message from Ammos
- Fresh Grilled Seafood
- Live Music
- Private Events & Parties
Ammos New York, an upscale Greek fusion restaurant located near Grand Central Station, has launched a new menu designed by Executive Chef David Ogren, a rising star in the culinary industry. Using only the freshest of ingredients, he has created an eclectic mix of refined Greek cuisine with distinct Mediterranean & North African influences. He imports many of the fine ingredients directly from Greece, such as sea salt, capers, olive oil, honey and the halloumi cheese.
The restaurant?s extensive wine list features over 90 bottles of wine, specialty domestic & imported bottled beers along with boutique domestic & European spirits & liquors.
Whether looking for a satisfying lunch, three-course dinner or a late night snack, Ammos New York, provides customers with the highest quality cuisine in an aesthetically stunning atmosphere. Ammos New York features live music every Saturday.
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