64 West Restaurant
(212) 595-0303
1900 Broadway
New York,
NY
10023
40.7719
-73.9819
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Lincoln Square
What People Are Saying About 64 West Restaurant
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
Restaurants near Lincoln Center tend to cater toward the fur-draped opera set, but Daniel Boulud's bistro lures a more downtown crowd. Wine cues the design, whether it's the shape of the dining room, roughly resembling a bottle on its side, artful photos of wine stains, or the round communal tasting table that wears a sparkling crown of suspended glasses. On the house-made charcuterie menu, the pate grand-mere might blissfully kill its namesake relative with its moist, heart-stopping blend of chicken liver, pork and cognac. Tart flavors shine elsewhere, like in a lime-dressed snapper crudo with candy-striped beets that's almost too pretty to eat.
User Reviews
nycom
June 15, 2009
I have been to this place several times over the past year. Every time I am amazed at the attitude exhibited by the majority of the staff - from the often clueless and vapid hostess to the surly manager to the inattentive waiter. I guess I am a glutton for punishment. Last week I returned here for the first time in several months - we went in for a light bite during their limited menu shift (in between the lunch and dinner hours). If a restaurant says they are open they should provide the same service one would expect at peak hours. (if anything, it should be better.) There were no more than 15 customers in the place. Long story short - the service was HORRENDOUS. The waiter was rude and forgetful and not even apologetic for forgetting my simple request for salt and pepper (for the flavorless plate of lettuce/ salad). Every single thing had to be asked for - water, menus, coffee, salt, etc etc. Cleaned plates sat in front of us for more than 10 minutes - I had to passive aggressively place them at the edge of the table to signal to someone to please remove them. Furthermore, we waited 20 minutes between the soup and the salad. Out of the 6 or more staff members that were floating around - there was only one busser who had a lovely disposition and was appropriately attentive. Wake up! There's a major recession out there - this is not the time to assume that your customers will arrive and return based on brand alone. Shame! I am one more experience away from completely blacklisting this place for good and making sure to tell every friend and corporate executive in the neighborhood to do so as well. You have been open for more than a year - the reviews on service have been consistently bad. Fix it!!
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CSMobileUser
February 17, 2009
I was in the area shopping for gyms around 63rd street. After I was done, I hailed a cab with no destination in mind and saw Bar Boulud. I went inside and actually did not think I was going to be seated. I figured it was by reservation only and was happy when I was seated at the bar. The staff was cordial and very attentive. I started it out with the chicken pate. which wasn't all chicken. it was mixed with pork which had to be served cold. I absolutely did not like it. The place was very crowded and at times people were standing over you at the bar while waiting to be seated. That was the only negatives. For the drink I ordered a port wine which they ran out of but the manager was nice enough to substitute a delicious port. I had 3 glasses. for the main course, I had a flatiron steak that was so tender and soft that if you had no teeth it would go down smoothly. it was like butter. I was totally impressed. I would go there again. I like the ambiance and everyone was very cool and relaxed. The patrons were extremely nice.
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peachis
January 29, 2009
I have never commented on any restaurant in the 10 years I have lived and eaten in this great city full of great food. I have to now because I just want to warn people who are planning a nice night out - like I was. This place is terrible. Seriously. Just do yourself a big favor and don't go. I was so excited to finally try the food of such a well-respected chef in the restaurant industry but ...yuck. Poor quality ingredients, boring menu options, and just lazy, tasteless cooking. My boyfriends broccoli looked and tasted like it came from a can. My salmon entree was similar to an airplane meal. Bland, overcooked, and soggy. I believe in paying good money for good food, but it made me angry to give them my cash after that meal. I truly felt like I threw the money away and wasted space in my stomach. There are so many good restaurants in NYC. I have eaten at most of them and seriously wish I had eaten at one of them tonight. Go to those places, not this one. I promise you will have a better meal anywhere else.
read full reviewThe Details on 64 West Restaurant
Where to Sit:
If you don't have reservations, the communal wine table is reserved for walk-ins.
What to Drink:
The wine list is massive, but the sommeliers are helpful without being snooty or resorting to upsells. Try the reasonably priced Domaine Boisson Massif D'Uchaux ($34), a versatile red that works well across the menu.
Private Rooms:
Two private dining rooms can be booked for parties of 20 to 50 people.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Fine Dining, Brunch, Notable Chef, Private Rooms, People Watching, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Online Reservations, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
General Info:
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Daniel Boulud
