Irving Mill
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 254-1600
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Between Irving Place and Park Avenue South
- Directions:
- 4, 5, 6; L; N, R, Q, W at 14th St-Union Sq
- Specialties:
- Comfort Food, Outdoor Dining
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 12pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-12am, Sun 12pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Irving Mill – by Jane Lerner
The Scene
In their lovely reinterpretation of the old Candela space, Irving Mill's owners have created an inviting, rustic room, perfect for dates or a night out with parents. The mood is sophisticated hoedown: Distressed woods and oversized wagon wheels countrify the dimmed room, and the attentive wait staff sport suspenders. A few decorating missteps--like U-shaped tables that are impossible for waiters to navigate--are overshadowed by the kindness of the service.
The Food
Chef John Schaefer (Gramercy Tavern) doesn't have to walk farther than down the block to obtain Greenmarket ingredients for his simple New American menu. The attention to detail allows each dish to shine: Charred country bread delivers a creamy chicken liver pate, quenelle of horseradish cream adds a spicy kick to tender, no-knife-required beef short ribs, and buttery house-made spaetzle accompanies a grilled pork chop. For dessert, pistachio semifreddo boasts subtle flavor and a texture like fresh-packed snow.
Hits: The freshest Greenmarket ingredients and attentive service make Irving Mill a newcomer with surefire staying power.
Misses: The large room can diffuse the energy that makes a restaurant lively and exciting.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitThe entire menu is served at both the no-reservations upper-level lounge or at the long bar in front. A downstairs wine cellar is also available for events or private dinners.
What to DrinkA deep Cabernet Sauvignon (from Finnegan's Lake in California) is a fine $10 glass that goes well with just about everything. Servers are very good about letting customers taste before committing to a full glass.
Prix Fixe MenuAn ever-changing, seasonal tasting menu is available for $54.
Fun FactKeep an eye out for celebrities: Benjamin Bratt and Jill Hennessy are both investors.
User Reviews for Irving Mill
06/23/2008 Posted by arielefara
Considering the prices, and the small portions that goes along with it, you would expect each waiter to hover over the table hand and foot...that was so not the case. Our waiter was virtually MIA the entire meal we had to flag down various busboys to get his attention. We left starving. And broke.
Pros: Location
Cons: Too expensive for what you get
02/29/2008 Posted by eana
My boyfriend and I had a 9:15pm reservation to find it absolutely packed. We were offered many times to sit down in their bar but we decided to wait it out. At 9:30, as we started to get annoyed they offered to buy us around and gave us their sincere apologies. That won us back right away and we were then seated promptly. The service was wonderful and the food was even better. The portions we didn't think were too small but it is definitely on the pricier side. With that said however, we thought the quality of the food was worth it.
Pros: Service, quality of food.
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