Market Table
(212) 255-2100
54 Carmine St
New York,
NY
10014
40.7298
-74.0036
Neighborhoods: Downtown, West Village
What People Are Saying About Market Table
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
The Scene
The wizards behind Little Owl, Joey Campanaro and Gabriel Stulman, hope lighting strikes twice with this West Village spot. With its wood-beamed ceiling, butcher block tables and a drawing of a lantern on a chalkboard wall, the decor insinuates "country" without knocking you over the head with a rolling pin about it. But don't be fooled by all the bucolic trimmings: Scoring a prime-time table is harder than finding a needle in a haystack.
The Food
Joining the team is a Mermaid Inn vet, chef Michael Price, whose simply conceived seafood dishes provide the highlights on the New American menu. Chubby, bacon-wrapped scallops repose in an heirloom tomato and cucumber puree that highlights the mollusks sweetness, while flaky swordfish with an ultrafresh roasted corn and avocado salad eats like a seaside picnic. Land-bound fare trips a bit, including chicken saddled with oversalted, if thoroughly crispy, skin and, for dessert, a flavorless banana bread pudding.
Hits: The combination of low-key aesthetic and high-end buzz will ensure the flocks of Little Owl overflow.
Misses: With the exception of Price's seafood, the menu's stumbles don't quite live up to that buzz.
User Reviews
noodleman1111
January 13, 2009
We have been here so many times and love everything about this place.. the food is so good and will be back again.
read full review
KingConn
January 12, 2009
been there a couple times and always something different on the menu to choose from. we all loved our meal. dining room is a great setting - big floor to ceiling windows right on the corner of carmine and bedford. would go back again.
read full review
Hojsackm
December 23, 2008
I am from out of town and this was my 3rd or maybe 4th time at Market Table! With all the restaurants in the City .....I keep coming back. Between Market Table and Little Owl (Little Owl maybe 5 times worth of fabulous dining!) I could careless to go anywhere else. Spent Thanksgiving in the City and my family and I enjoyed the best Thanksgiving dinner ever! Turkey and gravy to die for, with turkey stuffing stuffed with figs. Brussels sprouts with pears and bacon and a great bottle of wine. The best of these two restaurants is the consistency in service, food, atmosphere, and price point! Little Owl has the best Pork Chop and Sliders ever! No need to wonder where you are going to eat......This is a no brainier! Market Table or Little Owl.
read full reviewThe Details on Market Table
What to Drink:
The cocktail menu is terrific, affordable (many drinks clock in at under $10) and includes concoctions made with unexpected ingredients like Manischewitz and PBR. The $8 Boqueria tastes like a cold, refreshing version of Scandinavian gloog.
Know Before You Go:
Reservations are tough to score--call ahead a month in advance for the best time slots.
The Extras:
The adjoining market sells goods used in the dishes, including meats from Pat LaFrieda, who also supplies Little Owl.
Fun Fact:
At the end of the meal, receipts come tucked into books, ranging from rock bios to "The Chocolate Connoisseur."
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Lunch Spot, Romantic Dining, Dine At The Bar
