| ambiance |
95.0% positive |
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The ambiance is pleasant and comfortable. ”
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Love the decor, atmosphere, the bar and lounge areas. ”
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Crema is a chic yet comfortable, a great place to meet friends for dinner and the perfect spot for Sunday brunch before shopping on 6th ave. Bravo! ”
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Amazing food,service and ambiance ”
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ambiance in the restaurant was great. ”
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Small, but has great atmosphere. ”
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loved-loved-loved this place--great food, great ambience, great decor. ”
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The food is truly excellent, the wait staff very nice, and the ambiance is delightful (and the margaritas are yummy!) ”
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The extraordinary attention to detail by chef Julieta Ballesteros and the entire staff, as well as the beautiful decor and ambience, create a rare dining experience - one where you are completely transported away from the routine of your life. ”
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There were 13 of us, and the restaurant is pretty small, but it was such a cozy atmosphere. ”
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Pleasant decor with nice lighting. ”
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The decor is elegant and slick yet cheerful and inviting. ”
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The staff is very friendly and the ambience is really great. ”
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Outstanding food, service, and ambiance. ”
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Most everything was really yummy and the staff was actually quite fun. ”
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Walking in, we delighted at the warm decor with screaming orange walls that somehow fit the place perfectly. ”
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Thoroughly enjoyable dining experience -- fantastic food, unpretentious ambience, strong drinks, and attentive service. ”
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The space is bright with great decor. ”
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The great food was accompanied by a wonderful atmosphere, and a friendly service. ”
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The only other complaint is that it does get very loud and the atmosphere can be frenzied, so it's not exactly a comfortable restaurant. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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She checked on us throughout the duration of the meal and made excellent reccomendations for entrees and dessert. ”
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Our meal was amazing, I definitely recommend the duck dish, and the tres leches desert! ”
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How can beans in cornbread taste like dessert. ”
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HIGHLY recommend the tostados with grilled scallops, the sea bass, and the chocolate cake, the latter of which has mole in it! ”
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| drinks |
77.77999877929688% positive |
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CREMA's talented chef/owner prepares refined authentic Mexican food that plays softly on the palate rather than sandbagging the mouth with mega-hot concoctions that aim to raise beer and margaria consumption. ”
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They made sure the drinks kept flowing, and that we never ran out of that tasty guacamole! ”
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Love the decor, atmosphere, the bar and lounge areas. ”
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Skip the speciality cocktails (typical fruity overpriced concoctions) and the wine list (limited and overpriced) and head for a margarita or beer to wash down the delicious offerings. ”
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The dinner menu looks like it has a more interesting selection of entrees, but if they are even the fraction of the quality of the items we ate for lunch, I whole-heartedly advise you to make it a point and dine at Creama--if not for the drinks, then defi ”
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The only bad thing was the dry martini, which wasnt dry at all, because the barman put lots of little pieces of ice in the drink. ”
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girlfriend and I went to have lunch and drinks at Crema about a month ago, and it was the best food I have had in quite a while. ”
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Thoroughly enjoyable dining experience -- fantastic food, unpretentious ambience, strong drinks, and attentive service. ”
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the Mater de was rude. After we gave him our name, he turned around and rolled his eyes and made a face. ???? Maybe they shouldn't have mirrors at the bar. ”
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| food quality |
92.95000076293945% positive |
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We sat in the front window and enjoyed our meal immensely. ”
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Had a an excellent meal with equal service. ”
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The food is amazing. ”
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agree with the editorial reviewer (that it's great food, but uneven service) but I'll give my two cents. ”
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And of course, the Agua Loca--sangria with everything in it--was delicious! ”
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CREMA's talented chef/owner prepares refined authentic Mexican food that plays softly on the palate rather than sandbagging the mouth with mega-hot concoctions that aim to raise beer and margaria consumption. ”
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Service was attentive and the meal was nicely paced. ”
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The food was delicious, I highly recommend checking this place out if you are in the area. ”
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Not only was the food a treasure find, but you must have at least one of their fantastic margaritas. ”
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The food was tasty, fresh, and luscious. ”
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love this food! ”
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The halibut in coconut milk after it's cooked with a bacon + shrimp crust is insanely good. ”
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Very nice food and service. ”
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Interesting food, bad service, expensive ”
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Great food, uneven service ”
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became a fan of the chef's when she was at Mexicana Mama, and all I can say is she's taken her talent for making delicious, innovative food and done it even better. ”
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Outstanding food, service, and ambiance. ”
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The service was good, but it took a looooooong time for our food to arrive. ”
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The best gourmet food I have eaten for a very long time, I have visited Crema last week for a dinner occasion and can not resist sharing my great fortune with the world. ”
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ordered the halibut and declared it my favorite dish in New York City. ”
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Our meal was amazing, I definitely recommend the duck dish, and the tres leches desert! ”
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All dishes are beautifully presented and the service, which can be slow during busy times, is well above average. ”
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The food was excellent and very unique, the service very friendly and attentive. ”
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went with a couple of friends this past weekend, and very much enjoyed the food. ”
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The portions were plentiful and the mini-tacos and beet soup were delicious (and I don't even usually like beets!) ”
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- Anything with mole sauce is delicious - it is probably the best I have ever had ”
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Great food. ”
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This is the second time i went there an i enjoyed the cuisine even better than the first time. ”
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Amazing food,service and ambiance ”
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The food was superb! ”
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First off the food was great! ”
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had the grilled chicken mole special for dinner which was fantastic and my friends had the Pastel Azteca. ”
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I've lived in Manhattan long enough so I'm used to medicore service, but I just thought it was strange when paired with the amazing food. ”
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The cheese and chorizo appetizer is delicious and it's served with their guacamole (so you don't need to order that as well). ”
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normally don't eat a lot of Mexican food, but when you find a restaurant as good as this one, you tend to go back. ”
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How can beans in cornbread taste like dessert. ”
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The food is amazing, this time i followed some people's suggestions and tried the Queso Flameado and the Flautas- both incredible. ”
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Best mexican cuisine I ever tried! ”
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They made sure the drinks kept flowing, and that we never ran out of that tasty guacamole! ”
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went for lunch and had tasty sangria and mexican food that was displayed in a unique way. ”
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........I've always enjoyed Mexican cuisine, and Crema delivers. ”
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Since that initial visit, I have returned many times, and never fail to order the daily soup which is always complex and remarkably original. ”
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wonderful experience, and incredible food ”
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Great guac, tasty soups and of the four I've tried, every entree has been fantastic. ”
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the food is mediocre, they should call it Tex-Mex not Mexican. ”
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The food is amazing gourmet Mexican, not another burrito joint. ”
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Starting at Crema Restaurant with a great shot of the zillion tequilas they have and the guacamole with the killer habanero salsa] sends you off on an amazing culinary adventure. ”
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Happy marriage = Mexican food, French technique ”
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Towards the end of the meal, the chef Jullieta came out and gave us all complimentary spices and a delicious pineapple-infused tequila to sip! ”
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Most everything was really yummy and the staff was actually quite fun. ”
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The guacamole was divinely fresh. ”
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The food is a refined Mexican; capturing the best flavors of Mexican cuisine combined with haute cuisine touches of brilliance. ”
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Although all the food had great flavors, several fried dishes came out soggy and just not up to par for the price. ”
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The food is truly excellent, the wait staff very nice, and the ambiance is delightful (and the margaritas are yummy!) ”
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Visited Crema last night and enjoyed the food. ”
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Thoroughly enjoyable dining experience -- fantastic food, unpretentious ambience, strong drinks, and attentive service. ”
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While the service was very friendly, the barely edible and overpriced "food sculpture" was pompous. ”
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Not enough meat selections except a Filet Mignon skewer that was too expensive for me to consider. ”
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She checked on us throughout the duration of the meal and made excellent reccomendations for entrees and dessert. ”
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could go on and on about the fabulous Flautas, delicious Chili Rellenos and the savory Ribs but I might have to jump in a cab and go there AGAIN this week. ”
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And the duck tacos were wonderful and interesting. ”
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The chips were good, the salsa fine, though not as good as traditional salsa elsewhere. ”
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went with a group of friends, and the bulk of our dinner conversation ended up largely being about how great the food was. ”
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girlfriend and I went to have lunch and drinks at Crema about a month ago, and it was the best food I have had in quite a while. ”
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Skip the speciality cocktails (typical fruity overpriced concoctions) and the wine list (limited and overpriced) and head for a margarita or beer to wash down the delicious offerings. ”
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The food was really good, although the variety of dishes could be a little bit better. ”
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Examples: a $24 vegetarian plate (50cents worth of corn and beans, $20 for the over-sized china); $22 for chicken flautas ($4 of chicken, $18 worth of grease and salt); $8 for couple of dribbles of soup in a big bowl. ”
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The food was good, but I can't forgive poor service like that from the owner. ”
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Not only does Crema Restaurante do some excellent spicy Mexican food, but there? ”
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Everything was super fresh and more flavorful than your run-of-the-mill mexican, not to mention beautiful presentation as well. ”
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The great food was accompanied by a wonderful atmosphere, and a friendly service. ”
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Would recommend the guacamole and salsa, the scallop appetizer and the sea bass for an entree. ”
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The food was tasty - especially the chilean sea bass. ”
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Amazing food! ”
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Everything was superb and the margarita imperials were tasty! ”
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The food was very nice and amazingly presented. ”
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Fancy schmancy mexican food is really good! ”
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loved-loved-loved this place--great food, great ambience, great decor. ”
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| menu variety |
85.71000099182129% positive |
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good menu options ”
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The big eye tuna and the peking duck breast were both great choices,will definitely go back. ”
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Standout selections were the "trilogy" of crispy, airy flautas. ”
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Not enough meat selections except a Filet Mignon skewer that was too expensive for me to consider. ”
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The dinner menu looks like it has a more interesting selection of entrees, but if they are even the fraction of the quality of the items we ate for lunch, I whole-heartedly advise you to make it a point and dine at Creama--if not for the drinks, then defi ”
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The food was really good, although the variety of dishes could be a little bit better. ”
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WOW - what a creative menu. ”
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| overall |
87.5% positive |
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This is a great date place or for a special occasion. ”
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Overall, a great little restaurant in Chelsea. ”
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Although there aren't are shortage of good restaurants in New York, there are few that find a special place in my heart. ”
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Crema is a chic yet comfortable, a great place to meet friends for dinner and the perfect spot for Sunday brunch before shopping on 6th ave. Bravo! ”
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think it pays to be nice to your server, especially during restaurant week when alot of people are awful. ”
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definitely a great place for sunday brunch in my opinion. ”
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This place just opened and it's already become my favorite Mexican restaurant in the city. ”
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Amazing - my new favorite restaurant! ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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The big eye tuna and the peking duck breast were both great choices,will definitely go back. ”
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normally don't eat a lot of Mexican food, but when you find a restaurant as good as this one, you tend to go back. ”
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| service |
87.70000457763672% positive |
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That was just the beginning, the waiter was very nice and explained everything to us, and was very attentive. ”
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very friendly and gave us great recommendations. ”
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The great food was accompanied by a wonderful atmosphere, and a friendly service. ”
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Most everything was really yummy and the staff was actually quite fun. ”
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The wait staff is utterly prompt and corgial, and bear an air of warm and articulate professionalism which adds to your general sense of awe towards the experience. ”
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The service was great--it was hoppin' busy, but the staff were gracious throughout. ”
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The staff is very friendly and the ambience is really great. ”
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Hostess and bartender were very nice to me which made me feel at home. ”
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The food is truly excellent, the wait staff very nice, and the ambiance is delightful (and the margaritas are yummy!) ”
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As far as the service goes, I've always been seated promptly by a warm and energetic hostess. ”
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The service was really good too, the waitresses and the hostesses were really nice too. ”
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Had a an excellent meal with equal service. ”
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We had great service. ”
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The food was excellent and very unique, the service very friendly and attentive. ”
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Very nice food and service. ”
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The extraordinary attention to detail by chef Julieta Ballesteros and the entire staff, as well as the beautiful decor and ambience, create a rare dining experience - one where you are completely transported away from the routine of your life. ”
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the Mater de was rude. After we gave him our name, he turned around and rolled his eyes and made a face. ???? Maybe they shouldn't have mirrors at the bar. ”
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Great food, uneven service ”
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but the service, not good at all. ”
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All dishes are beautifully presented and the service, which can be slow during busy times, is well above average. ”
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Great, attentive service (thanks Michael). ”
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The wait staff very friendly and efficient without being invasive or pushy. ”
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We were seated immediately, and the servers were extremely attentive. ”
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our waitress was extremely friendly and attentive and made our experience all the more enjoyable. ”
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think it pays to be nice to your server, especially during restaurant week when alot of people are awful. ”
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Interesting food, bad service, expensive ”
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While the service was very friendly, the barely edible and overpriced "food sculpture" was pompous. ”
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The food is amazing, this time i followed some people's suggestions and tried the Queso Flameado and the Flautas- both incredible. ”
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Amazing food,service and ambiance ”
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Service was friendly and wonderful. ”
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Again, the service was slow, and not particularly attentive, but just good enough. ”
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He was a very professional bartender and host. ”
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Service was attentive and the meal was nicely paced. ”
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We were welcomed so warmly by the hostess, and immediately sat us at a great table, she brang a booster for my little girl, and gave us a great smile. ”
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The service was good, but it took a looooooong time for our food to arrive. ”
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The food was good, but I can't forgive poor service like that from the owner. ”
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Outstanding food, service, and ambiance. ”
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I've lived in Manhattan long enough so I'm used to medicore service, but I just thought it was strange when paired with the amazing food. ”
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Wait staff could be a little more attentive. ”
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The chef is truly a gifted artist and everyone is so warm and friendly. ”
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agree with the editorial reviewer (that it's great food, but uneven service) but I'll give my two cents. ”
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Thoroughly enjoyable dining experience -- fantastic food, unpretentious ambience, strong drinks, and attentive service. ”
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| value |
70.0% positive |
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Skip the speciality cocktails (typical fruity overpriced concoctions) and the wine list (limited and overpriced) and head for a margarita or beer to wash down the delicious offerings. ”
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The flavors are really exquisite and unusual and the portions were a good size - even sharing we had plenty. ”
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While the service was very friendly, the barely edible and overpriced "food sculpture" was pompous. ”
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Examples: a $24 vegetarian plate (50cents worth of corn and beans, $20 for the over-sized china); $22 for chicken flautas ($4 of chicken, $18 worth of grease and salt); $8 for couple of dribbles of soup in a big bowl. ”
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The guacamole is a little pricey given the portion size but it was good nonetheless (still prefer the guacamole at dos caminos). ”
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Although all the food had great flavors, several fried dishes came out soggy and just not up to par for the price. ”
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brought clients here for lunch and it was a huge hit! ”
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The portions were plentiful and the mini-tacos and beet soup were delicious (and I don't even usually like beets!) ”
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Not enough meat selections except a Filet Mignon skewer that was too expensive for me to consider. ”
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Interesting food, bad service, expensive ”
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| wait time |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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Thank you Crema for one of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time. ”
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All dishes are beautifully presented and the service, which can be slow during busy times, is well above average. ”
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The best gourmet food I have eaten for a very long time, I have visited Crema last week for a dinner occasion and can not resist sharing my great fortune with the world. ”
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Again, the service was slow, and not particularly attentive, but just good enough. ”
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I've lived in Manhattan long enough so I'm used to medicore service, but I just thought it was strange when paired with the amazing food. ”
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