BLT Market
(212) 521-6125
1430 6th Ave
New York,
NY
10019
40.765
-73.9765
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown Center
What People Are Saying About BLT Market
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
The Scene
If BLT Market were to run a personal ad, it might go something like this: "Wanted by big-name restaurateur: Diners from New Hampshire or those who merely wished they lived there. Can offer quaint farmhouse experience--dried flowers, spider-shaped iron chandeliers and lamps made from cheese tray covers--without any of the grit or manual labor a real farmhouse requires!"
The Food
The menu reads like Greenmarket porn, with in-season veggies listed down the side. Seafood dishes benefit most from the fresh produce: Light pink hamachi is dressed with avocado and cilantro puree for a bracingly fresh appetizer, while squash adds a sweet, homey accent to supple black cod. Torondel's French background plays too heavy in some dishes: Rich Hudson Valley duck goes overboard with foie gras, and roasted lamb loin lies down with too much salt. The lack of subtlety pays off with desserts, however, especially a divinely decadent coconut rum cake.
Hits: For all its calculated rusticism, the room exudes warmth, especially for a midtown restaurant.
Misses: Many dishes could use a lighter touch, which would allow the vaunted Greenmarket ingredients to shine more.
User Reviews
rexdwilson
May 18, 2009
I tend to restrain myself from ranting at bad service, as i recognize that any waiter can have a bad day, and I've seen too many people whining over trivial oversights. But in this case, I'll gladly make an exception and rant. I've never seen a restaurant run by such clueless and poorly trained people. We went there with a group of 10 for a special occasion, and it was essentially ruined by a staff that did pretty much everything wrong. Two of our party had to sit there with no food and watch the others eat, as nobody could find their orders. There were probably a dozen other problems which I'll save space and not bother listing. But this place was a joke. It would have made for an amusing skit on a parody show about how to be a moron, but unfortunately this was really happening, and they were attempting to charge non-joke money for the place. This is a disgrace. Who is in charge of this place?
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CE2
May 03, 2009
I would like to relay a story of our experience with BLT Market this Mother's Day. We booked a reservation 3 weeks ago for 8 people; planning to celebrate with parents and grandparents and guaranteeing our reservation with a credit card for the $95 per person charge. On Friday, May 1st, we received a voice mail message from BLT Market stating that they could not honor our reservation but would be happy to move us to one of their other BLT restaurants where they had availability. We called back and spoke with John to confirm the message and he stated BLT Market had “decided to only serve brunch on Mother's Day”?! He promised to have the manager call us on Saturday. We did not get a call so we tried them again late Saturday afternoon and spoke with Steve (supposedly the manager) who had a different story. Steve told us that ConEd was planning to do some work in the building on Mother's Day Sunday night, that BLT Market thought they might not have electricity, but now the work has been moved to another week and they can accommodate our reservation. Interesting. It would be conjecture to guess what the real explanation is for cancelling our reservation. We don’t know how many others were cancelled or whether some of those were also offered a reinstated reservation if they spoke up. Just as likely, BLT Market decided there was a more profitable use for the space and chose to yank some of their clients around. Needless to say we have no intention of going to BLT Market, or any of BLT's other restaurants, again. Not on Mother's Day or any other time. And we hope that many of you agree. No business should show such disrespect for its customers (especially Mothers!) and not pay for it. We are interested if anyone else has had a similar experience.
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janey212
October 18, 2008
Mediocre food, totally overpriced. And the staff was incredibly rude to us! After paying close to $100 each for one glass of wine and an entree apiece, plus a shared dessert, we apparently lingered too long at the table--we were asked to vacate it. Unbelievable. So not worth it.
read full reviewThe Details on BLT Market
What to Drink:
The wine list is pricey, with the cheapest bottles coming in the low $40s. Some of the more affordable are the New York wines, including a hearty Milbrook Pinot ($45).
Outdoor Dining:
Sidewalk tables provide summer-friendly seating, but be warned: The nearby horse traffic might make for an odiferous meal.
Lunch Spot:
A $16 Black Angus burger and veal and ricotta meatballs are the kinds of dishes you're likely to find on the lunch menu.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Special Occasion Dining, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining
