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(212) 944-8844
44 W 44th St
(Between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue)
New York,
NY
10036
40.755384
-73.981357
Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown
Hours:
Mon-Fri 7am-11am, 11:30pm-2pm, 5:00pm-12am Sat-Sun 8am-11am, 12pm-2pm, 4:00pm-9pm
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 2.18.12
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Carte Blanche, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard, Debit Card
Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, Hotel Restaurants, Quiet, Fine Dining, Brunch, Lunch Spot, Online Reservations
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
What People Are Saying About Forty Four
Featured Review
Justine Goodman
Contributor
The Scene – Sprawling murals, cast-iron fireplaces and a bear-skin rug decorate the stylish lobby of the revamped Royalton Hotel, where a small crowd sips cocktails and munches on small plates. Further back, the chic, 100-seat dining room--with its thin wooden arches and dangling globe light fixtures--is sparsely populated, but that hardly upsets the sense of intimacy and decadence that permeates the room. – – The Food – A seasonal American menu is overhauled every few months by chef Scott Ekstrom, formerly of Oceana and Daniel. Luscious, beautifully presented…
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- The bar (which is really just the place where drinks are purchased for lobby lounge consumption, rather than a separate venue within the hotel) does not take reservations.
- The Extras:
- Although food can be ordered directly to the lobby lounge, for a proper meal head to Brasserie 44, the hotel's exquisite eatery.
- Know Before You Go:
- Guests of the hotel may charge meals at Brasserie 44 to their rooms, but shouldn't be surprised when they get their room bill; a three-course dinner with a glass of wine can run more than $100 per person.
- What to Drink:
- Choose from an extensive list of wines by the glass (starting at around $12) or spring for a bottle--an on-site wine cellar boasts more than 3,000 vino varieties.
- Breakfast Served:
- A daily breakfast menu features typical items with atypical price tags, like $20 eggs and $7 bagels.
02/01/10
Dinner was excellent...Service on the other hand...
by tttran2
A group of 6 of us went here for Restaurant week. The food was delicious (we ordered the braised short ribs, salmon and risotto) and portions were good. The fried artichokes were great and we received a lot of them. The dessert was also delicious Creme Brulee and Chocolate Mousse. We were happy with our food, until the bill came. Our waiter (Eric), who never checked on us once our food came. Added two extra beverages to our menu and the wrong bottle of wine. Once we pointed it out to him, he didn't even apologize!!! Then when we went to pay he had the audacity to sneer at the fact that we needed it split and then complained to his co-worker that we only left 20% (the automatic addition)!!
- Pros: Food is delicious
- Cons: Rude waitstaff
11/18/09
NOISY & mediocre & expensive
by sp775
LOUD in the EXTREME!!!!! visited 11/18. Food was adequate for the price. Room is very nice. Problem is the "music" which was EXTREMELY LOUD, and without any redeeming qualities. Left meal unfinished because of painful noise level.
Had the sunchoke soup, which was quite good, and the chicken, which was pretty well prepared.
The "music" got so loud I could not talk with the business people I was seated with. We ended up shouting, but still could not hear each other.
There are 20 other places in a 4 block radius with equal or better food & value, without the offensively egotistical DJ overpowering any other benefits of the place.
Tell your friends, AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE !!!
- Pros: Good room
- Cons: NOISY !!!!
01/29/09
The Pre Thetare Menu is the best bargin in Times Square
by theatrelover
We had the Pre Theatre dinner @ The Royalton Hotel last night. The food was excellent - especially the sunchoke soup, the service spot on & more importantly they actually were aware & made every effort to get us to our show on time while not feeling rushed through 3 courses. We thought it was a great deal at $44 a person for an appetizer, entree & dessert. We'll be back again before 7:30!
- Pros: Pre Theatre Menu, Service, Sunchoke Soup
- Cons: A little dark
10/16/08
Romantic Dinner
by fultvrn
I've been there 6 times. Loved it every time. I usually get the same dishes. I stick to my favorites. Best crab cocktail I have ever had. I recomend that the lobster penne, which is my fav. And last one is the grand marnier tart . Ahhhh... My favorite dessert EVER! Honestly, it is so simple yet so good, very light and refreshing after stuffing my face with as food that would fit. Service has been excellent about 4 out of 6 times. Great romantic decor. I go back every chance I get!!! Thinking about going? Why not bring me???
- Pros: ambiance,food
- Cons: bathrooms
03/07/08
Not your mom's cooking.
by RestaurantKid
I love finding new restaurant gems. In fact, I think I am becoming somewhat of a food snob. I love to eat, but I'm also probably extraordinarily picky, much to the displeasure of my husband (ha,ha). One thing is for sure, though: I always chose the best places, and I don't recommend places that I don't absolutely love. This is one of those places. I started with the sweet onion tart which was beautifully presented. For my main course, I had the wild striped bass, suggested by the server (who, by the way, was completely charming). I also had a bite from a couple of my friends' plates, and I can vouch for the poularde and black bass as well. Dessert, my favorite part of the meal, surpassed my expectations. We all shared amongst three deserts. Don't tell mom this, but this is the rice pudding I've ever had. The ambiance was cozy, but it felt special. We all just had a really great time. What else can you ask for.
- Pros: Atmosphere, food
- Cons: would have like a round table
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