Seymour Burton
New York, NY 10009
Phone: (212) 260-1333
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Between Avenue A and Avenue B
- Directions:
- F, V at 2nd Ave
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 6pm-12pm, Sat 4pm-12pm, Sun 4pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Seymour Burton – by Kathleen Squires
The Scene
Peeling paint and slanted floors exaggerate the hard-hat, blue-collar ambience, so much so that diners might wonder if the kitchen is meant to be open, or just awaiting drywall. The Facebook-friendly crowd digs the down-to-earth vibe around the communal table, the one area of the restaurant that feels finished.
The Food
Winners on Seymour's comfort-driven menu include soft top-neck clams with a crispy cornmeal crust, lemony roast chicken, and a juicy, loose-meat burger with an artisanal English muffin bun. Some of the other dishes, however, mirror the room's work-in-progress feel: a curious appetizer pairing three overly briny oysters with two sausage patties; smoky yet sodden Brussels sprouts with brown butter and bacon; and disappointingly soggy French fries. For dessert, creamy chocolate pudding brings back better memories than the clunky, thickly-crusted apple pie.
Hits: An unpretentious atmosphere pervades the place, whether it's the earnest service or the local purveyors (Katz's salami, Russ & Daughters babka, Pat LaFrieda meat) sprinkled throughout the menu.
Misses: The "charm" of wobbly chairs and tables wears thin quickly.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkWines range from $36 to $60. The easy-to-drink red Bandol ($36) goes nicely with most of the hearty menu.
Where to SitThe sturdy, long wooden communal table doesn't rock, wobble or tilt.
Fun FactThe restaurant's name is a tribue to the owners' fathers.
User Reviews for Seymour Burton
06/06/2008 Posted by seminario
Empty it is on most nights, and for good reason. This place is overpriced and the wines are limited and uninspired. The servers are bored to tears and don't want to be working there. It is also a little pretentious. You have to earn your meal it seems by squinting to read the menu on the blackboard (full of spelling mistakes by the way) and constantly try to get someone's attention when you would like to order something else. There are so many other great spots in the East Village. Don't waste your time on this one.
Pros: non
Cons: plenty
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
05/20/2008 Posted by lola1074
we've visited the restaurant a few times and have enjoyed each experience. the service is attentive, even when it gets busy. i love the design of the communal table that's in the center of the space. the food is also delicious. my friend especially loves the chicken dish and the garlicky white bean dip. the skirt steak is tender and the chimichurri sauce is especially flavorful. the fries are also well-seasoned and crunchy. we've recommended the place to friends who have also enjoyed themselves and will definitely be going back soon!
Pros: atmosphere, food
Cons: parking
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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