| ambiance |
93.75% positive |
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It epitomizes the atmosphere I love most: very homey and cozy, but light at the same time; casual and neighborly with a refined appeal to it; busy but not loud; very friendly staff. ”
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The food was superb, and the service and the ambience were not far behind. ”
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The appetizers were creative and interesting - the lobster with potato chips was a particularly fun and tasty combination of haute food with junk food - and the extensive wine list is stocked with solid, reasonably priced bottles. ”
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lively restaurant - fun place, the atmosphere is perfect for a great casual meal. ”
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decor/layout. I don't consider that a negative, but if you're looking for a very quiet place for romance, then you may be a little surprised by the decibel level (which I think is probably just the result of happy clientele). ”
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Great ambiance, attractive setting. ”
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Delicious food, attentive service, and perfect ambiance! ”
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This place is so warm and cozy, with such good food and a very friendly staff, its hard not to love this spot. ”
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Excellent food, wine and atmosphere in this small gem! ”
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As far as the atmosphere -- nice for the person facing into the restuarant, but really bad for the person facing the unattractive wall. ”
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The atmosphere is nice in a very understated way. ”
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Delightful place - great atmosphere! ”
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recommend this place for casual & romantic dates -as well as business dinners. ”
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The atmosphere is very nice, but not stuffy. ”
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The ambiance of the restaurant was nice. ”
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This allowed us to have a good view of the entire restaurant and bar area. ”
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The staff is warm and personable, the atmosphere is relaxing comfortable. ”
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Low key yet impressive atmosphere - all in all a great package. ”
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Quaint decor, fantastic staff (that bent over backwards for us), delicious cocktails and of course, the food, all contribute to a fantastic dining experience. ”
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Red Cat has a charming, rustic decor with an urbane menu. ”
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finally arrived, and they brought us to our table, which was in a cozy corner of the restaurant. ”
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The bar is fun and the crowd is from the neighborhood. ”
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It was casual with a great ambience. ”
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loved the cozy, warm, inviting atmosphere of the restaurant. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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As a rule, if I have a great meal, I have dessert. ”
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Everything else from the wine suggestion to the dessert was delicious. ”
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The peanut butter mousse desert was enjoyable. ”
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consider myself a dessert connoisseur, and I must say it was totally decadent and delicious, and the warm chocolate sauce was of a very good quality. ”
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desserts were also very good, particularly the chocolate cake. ”
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the dessert was great. ”
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However, considering I paid $80 (which included the tip) for an appetizer, entree, dessert, wine, and coffee, I've had meals that were just as good at similar level restaurants, for about $20 less. ”
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| drinks |
100.0% positive |
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This allowed us to have a good view of the entire restaurant and bar area. ”
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terrific food and drink, attentive and well-paced service and accommodating and friendly waitstaff. ”
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Everything else from the wine suggestion to the dessert was delicious. ”
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They also have a great wine selection and a nice bar to eat or drink at. ”
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We received no pretense when we decided to order cocktails throughout the meal instead of wine. ”
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there's a nice, long bar to sit at for drinks while you wait for your table, so showing up a little early doesn't leave you elbow to elbow, or standing outside at the mercy of the weather. ”
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wonderful bar to have a drink before your table is ready, great service and wonderful food. ”
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So cool, friendly staff, yummy cocktails. ”
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For drinks my wife and I had a decent bottle of syrah. ”
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perfect drink for me. ”
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The wine list is great and reasonable and the food was wonderful. ”
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Great neighbourhood place, excellent food, great service and attention to details as well as knowledge of wine. ”
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Their champagne cocktails are also quite wonderful. ”
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My step-daughter prefers white wine and the waiter was extremely helpful in enabling her to choose a wine that was available by the glass. ”
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The specialty cocktails were delicious, service attentive but not overbearing, menu was eclectic and food was superb. ”
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The wine list was fairly extensive, and a few items seemed dramatically overpriced, but I had a reasonably priced Malbec that was very good. ”
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And the specialty drinks are delicious if you have to wait. ”
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This is a special date night - spending two + hours enjoy food, wine and good conversation. ”
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One of our party was late but noone rushed us, by contrast, the entire staff from the hostess right down to the busboy was warm, accomodating, and on their game, letting us drink and relax while we waited. ”
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However, considering I paid $80 (which included the tip) for an appetizer, entree, dessert, wine, and coffee, I've had meals that were just as good at similar level restaurants, for about $20 less. ”
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The bar is fun and the crowd is from the neighborhood. ”
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Excellent food, wine and atmosphere in this small gem! ”
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The appetizers were creative and interesting - the lobster with potato chips was a particularly fun and tasty combination of haute food with junk food - and the extensive wine list is stocked with solid, reasonably priced bottles. ”
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Our server was very knowledgeable and helped us in selecting our wine (an excellent sancerre), appetizers (the seared diver scallops and tempura green beans), and entrees (the salmon and the brook trout). ”
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The bar was always my favorite place to sit ”
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The place was jumping on a Mon nite, as was the bar, but with a nice mixed crowd. ”
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The food was wonderful, the wine list was reasonable and we were seated right away (very important to my parents who HATE to wait for a table). ”
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Quaint decor, fantastic staff (that bent over backwards for us), delicious cocktails and of course, the food, all contribute to a fantastic dining experience. ”
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| food quality |
96.75999641418457% positive |
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And the specialty drinks are delicious if you have to wait. ”
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Juicy delicious meat but the sauce, fennel, potatos and tomatos it is served with is just my style of a dish. ”
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We received no pretense when we decided to order cocktails throughout the meal instead of wine. ”
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It was a bit crowded, but we got great attention from our server and the food was terrific. ”
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had the peach and pancetta risotto first - who would have guessed that those two ingredients could be so delicious? ”
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Appetizers we had were creative and tasty, which increased expectations for the main course. ”
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As a rule, if I have a great meal, I have dessert. ”
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Best service & best food ”
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Wow - the food was great. ”
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Everything was great, but the veggies were probably my fave parts of the meal because they just tasted SOOOOO fresh! ”
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Service was great, food was delicious and I love the space. ”
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The food was good, maybe even very good. ”
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The food was wonderful, the wine list was reasonable and we were seated right away (very important to my parents who HATE to wait for a table). ”
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Great first date place or if just in the mood for great food, check it out. ”
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Great neighbourhood place, excellent food, great service and attention to details as well as knowledge of wine. ”
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The food was equally as delicious. ”
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The food was excellent. ”
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The scallops melted in your mouth with the most amazing flavor and a great sauce. ”
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Appetizers were unique, fish entrees were quite good. ”
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My husband mentioned that the fish was not tasting very fresh, yet he didn't return it. ”
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Quaint decor, fantastic staff (that bent over backwards for us), delicious cocktails and of course, the food, all contribute to a fantastic dining experience. ”
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the food was very good (not great but certainly not disappointing). ”
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While the chop itself was very good, I found the choose of accompanying vegetables (pieces of romaine, slices of radish, gigantes (or large white beans) and feta cheese, to be "odd ”
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The menu doesn't change all that often, but the food is excellent. ”
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The salmon was quite dry and lacked oomph. ”
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Our server was very knowledgeable and helped us in selecting our wine (an excellent sancerre), appetizers (the seared diver scallops and tempura green beans), and entrees (the salmon and the brook trout). ”
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Delicious food, attentive service, and perfect ambiance! ”
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Excellent food. ”
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It's not that the food was bad -- it's just that some of it was mediocre at best. ”
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highly recommend the lobster perogies as a starter, as well as the pork tenderloin entree. ”
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good range of dishes from seafood like skate and salmon to steak and pork tenderloin. ”
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The wine list is great and reasonable and the food was wonderful. ”
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Excellent food, wine and atmosphere in this small gem! ”
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consider myself a dessert connoisseur, and I must say it was totally decadent and delicious, and the warm chocolate sauce was of a very good quality. ”
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terrific food and drink, attentive and well-paced service and accommodating and friendly waitstaff. ”
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My steak was out of this world and my husband loved his pork chop, although he felt the soft shell appetizer was too vinegary. ”
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We all passed our plates around the table and loved everything- the frisee & wild mushroom salad, paella, plump delicious oysters, salmon, steak and a wonderful pear sorbet. ”
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great food ”
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This place is so warm and cozy, with such good food and a very friendly staff, its hard not to love this spot. ”
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Bottom line: our appetizers (saute of zucchini and fried oysters) were delectable; our entrees (wild striped bass and atlantic salmon) were a boring, dare I say "trite", and lacked the life that you expect a restaurant with such great praise to have. ”
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Low-key restaurant with excellent menu, amazing food, and nice neighborhood, unpretentious feel. ”
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It's nice to have a place where you can go and count on being seated quickly, getting good service, and getting a satisfying - though not necessarily revelatory - meal. ”
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Great food + attentive service= magical NYC dining ”
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My boyfriend and I started with the heirloom tomato salad , which had wonderful light flavor, and the scallops, which were to die for. ”
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The appetizers were creative and interesting - the lobster with potato chips was a particularly fun and tasty combination of haute food with junk food - and the extensive wine list is stocked with solid, reasonably priced bottles. ”
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The food is amazing - and you have to try the deep fried. ”
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lively restaurant - fun place, the atmosphere is perfect for a great casual meal. ”
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Quality, low key restaurant with excellent food and service with none of the hype. ”
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If you're in the mood for good food, go across the street to Bottino or Bette. ”
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would recommend to anyone who want to eat delicious French food. ”
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My duck was delicious, and we shared the tempura green beans (SO GOOD! ”
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My husband and I had dinner here last night and despite the noise that greeted us from the crowd of diners, we were treated to a wonderful evening of great service and delicious food. ”
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We ended the evening with a flavorful pistachio frozen confection which had thick bittersweet fudge sauce that was drizzled on by a server. ”
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So cool, friendly staff, yummy cocktails. ”
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got the beet salad appetizer, which was "good ”
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The appetizers were so delicious and the portions are filling, unlike some of these trendy restaurants who give you 3 scallops and call it an entree. ”
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opted for their signature pork chop which is maybe the best I've had. ”
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The specialty cocktails were delicious, service attentive but not overbearing, menu was eclectic and food was superb. ”
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The food is always excellent and the service is great. ”
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Skatewing and fried green beans were delicious (the beans were unique and had good spicy mustard sauce - one order definitely large enough for 2). ”
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Dinner came to over $70 -- not bad for a great meal -- but this just didn't hit the mark. ”
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Everything else from the wine suggestion to the dessert was delicious. ”
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Always friendly, always delicious, the Red Cat has fresh, American food with lots of surprises. ”
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wonderful bar to have a drink before your table is ready, great service and wonderful food. ”
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Excellent service, even in the face of a Saturday night slam, inventive dishes, and reasonable prices made for a terrific night out. ”
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The food was superb, and the service and the ambience were not far behind. ”
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We went last week, and the combination of great service and food made it the highlight among all the restaurants we visited while in NYC even compared to more expensive places. ”
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Even those meals are tasty, and they have opened my eyes to new alternatives. ”
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I stiull love the vibe, our bartender was so great and the food is still amazing. ”
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Wine list is nice, and be sure to order the dates wrapped in bacon appetizer. ”
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This is a special date night - spending two + hours enjoy food, wine and good conversation. ”
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good food makes up for service ”
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| menu variety |
94.44000244140625% positive |
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excellent options ”
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Low-key restaurant with excellent menu, amazing food, and nice neighborhood, unpretentious feel. ”
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Although the menu is not extensive, everything I've tried has been great. ”
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The specialty cocktails were delicious, service attentive but not overbearing, menu was eclectic and food was superb. ”
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The appetizers were creative and interesting - the lobster with potato chips was a particularly fun and tasty combination of haute food with junk food - and the extensive wine list is stocked with solid, reasonably priced bottles. ”
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The menu doesn't change all that often, but the food is excellent. ”
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They also have a great wine selection and a nice bar to eat or drink at. ”
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The wine list was fairly extensive, and a few items seemed dramatically overpriced, but I had a reasonably priced Malbec that was very good. ”
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Red Cat has a charming, rustic decor with an urbane menu. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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Such a great restaurant in Chelsea ”
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The Red Cat is a great place for dinner - can be crowded so make sure you go early. ”
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It's nice to have a place where you can go and count on being seated quickly, getting good service, and getting a satisfying - though not necessarily revelatory - meal. ”
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Red Cat is a great place to go! ”
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My girlfriend said the foie gras appetizer was the best she'd had (she orders it almost every place it's offered). ”
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The Red Cat is a great neighborhood place. ”
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It's the best place for dinner after checking out the galleries in Chelsea. ”
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Another great example of a neighborhood place in New York that would be the best restaurant in many other cities. ”
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| return potential |
0.0% positive |
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My husband mentioned that the fish was not tasting very fresh, yet he didn't return it. ”
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| service |
97.53000259399414% positive |
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We ended the evening with a flavorful pistachio frozen confection which had thick bittersweet fudge sauce that was drizzled on by a server. ”
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The waitress and staff where knowledgable, friendly and effiecient. ”
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Great food + attentive service= magical NYC dining ”
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service was good too. ”
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And the rest of the staff also made our stay very pleasant. ”
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Our server was nice and attentive. ”
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good food makes up for service ”
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The waiters were attentive but not intrusive. ”
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My husband and I had dinner here last night and despite the noise that greeted us from the crowd of diners, we were treated to a wonderful evening of great service and delicious food. ”
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Excellent service, even in the face of a Saturday night slam, inventive dishes, and reasonable prices made for a terrific night out. ”
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This is one of my favorite places for a nice dinner, but the service can be excellent or spotty depending on the night and server. ”
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I stiull love the vibe, our bartender was so great and the food is still amazing. ”
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Host was great, very friendly and accommodating. ”
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Service is friendly and attentive without being overbearing. ”
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The staff is warm and personable, the atmosphere is relaxing comfortable. ”
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wonderful bar to have a drink before your table is ready, great service and wonderful food. ”
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One of our party was late but noone rushed us, by contrast, the entire staff from the hostess right down to the busboy was warm, accomodating, and on their game, letting us drink and relax while we waited. ”
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Mitchell was our waiter and the service was absolutely perfect by him and all the wait staff. ”
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Our waiter was fantastic. ”
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It was a bit crowded, but we got great attention from our server and the food was terrific. ”
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waitress was nice, without being pushy. ”
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My step-daughter prefers white wine and the waiter was extremely helpful in enabling her to choose a wine that was available by the glass. ”
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Our waiter Mitchell was knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. ”
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terrific food and drink, attentive and well-paced service and accommodating and friendly waitstaff. ”
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Quality, low key restaurant with excellent food and service with none of the hype. ”
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Always friendly, always delicious, the Red Cat has fresh, American food with lots of surprises. ”
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This place is so warm and cozy, with such good food and a very friendly staff, its hard not to love this spot. ”
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The food was superb, and the service and the ambience were not far behind. ”
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The waiter was very professional and courteous. ”
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The service was superb with no hint of attitude. ”
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All the staff, hostess, bartender was very attentive, however the waitstaff could have slightly reduced the attitude. ”
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However, the service was very nice and attentive. ”
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Quaint decor, fantastic staff (that bent over backwards for us), delicious cocktails and of course, the food, all contribute to a fantastic dining experience. ”
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It's nice to have a place where you can go and count on being seated quickly, getting good service, and getting a satisfying - though not necessarily revelatory - meal. ”
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Extremely attentive yet unobtrusive, and never had to ask for anything. ”
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Great neighbourhood place, excellent food, great service and attention to details as well as knowledge of wine. ”
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Wonderful service. ”
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The food is always excellent and the service is great. ”
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We went last week, and the combination of great service and food made it the highlight among all the restaurants we visited while in NYC even compared to more expensive places. ”
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The service was outstanding, too. ”
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Best service & best food ”
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The specialty cocktails were delicious, service attentive but not overbearing, menu was eclectic and food was superb. ”
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worst customer service ever from hostess ”
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Food was really good and the service was exceptional! ”
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Delicious food, attentive service, and perfect ambiance! ”
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The service has always been excellent. ”
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So cool, friendly staff, yummy cocktails. ”
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Everyone we encountered (host to busboys) were extremely nice and our server was knowledgable, sweet, and helpful. ”
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It epitomizes the atmosphere I love most: very homey and cozy, but light at the same time; casual and neighborly with a refined appeal to it; busy but not loud; very friendly staff. ”
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The service was very impressive. ”
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My husband was already at the restaurant and told the staff I was late, and they were incredibly nice about it, telling him not to worry and to enjoy a cocktail. ”
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The service was pleasant. ”
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The staff is always warm, smart and professional. ”
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Our server was very knowledgeable and helped us in selecting our wine (an excellent sancerre), appetizers (the seared diver scallops and tempura green beans), and entrees (the salmon and the brook trout). ”
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| value |
73.33000183105469% positive |
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As soon as he got home (about two hours after dinner), he started threw up everything until he had a severe stomach cramp, it was an expensive bad dinner! ”
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Excellent service, even in the face of a Saturday night slam, inventive dishes, and reasonable prices made for a terrific night out. ”
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The wine list was fairly extensive, and a few items seemed dramatically overpriced, but I had a reasonably priced Malbec that was very good. ”
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The appetizers were so delicious and the portions are filling, unlike some of these trendy restaurants who give you 3 scallops and call it an entree. ”
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We went last week, and the combination of great service and food made it the highlight among all the restaurants we visited while in NYC even compared to more expensive places. ”
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| wait time |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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This is a wonderful place to catch up with loved ones over a long dinner. ”
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Due to terrible traffic I ended up being 15 minutes late. ”
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there's a nice, long bar to sit at for drinks while you wait for your table, so showing up a little early doesn't leave you elbow to elbow, or standing outside at the mercy of the weather. ”
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