| ambiance |
96.42999649047852% positive |
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So don't expect romantic or high end decor. ”
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Fantastic food, great service, fun location! ”
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fun, satisfying place! ”
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The ambience of the decorating makes it a delight to enjoy any meal here. ”
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georgeous room, great atmosphere, good food, good service and an eclectic mix of people. ”
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Good atmosphere and good crowd of people. ”
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Good food, great ambience! ”
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While prices have increased slightly, the atmosphere and warm atmosphere are still the best I've come across in town. ”
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loved the food and ambience from day-one, but hated that it took a month to get a reservation. ”
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Food and ambiance is great prices are little bit high though but it is worthted. ”
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The ambiance is perfect - it's bustling and busy, but you can sit in your own little corner and have a quiet conversation. ”
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Nice decor - but the place is so crowded and noisy you can't enjoy it. ”
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The food is great, but the atmosphere is equally pleasing. ”
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The prices are reasonable, the location great, and the scene, was absolutely perfect, very buzzy and busy! ”
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overall, the food was excellent, the restaurant decor a must see, and pleasant waiters. ”
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Great atmosphere ”
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Not here for the quiet romantic dinner. ”
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Nice decor. ”
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The place is beautiful, the atmosphere perfect so does the service and the food. ”
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The food is really good and the decor is charming. ”
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All 3 of us loved their espresso and coffee, as well as the festive atmosphere and great service. ”
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Service was outstanding, decor had traditional, old NYC charm. ”
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The atmosphere was great, however, reservations seem to mean nothing! ”
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Highly recommended for a great meal with an energetic atmosphere. ”
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Such a nice atmosphere! ”
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The ambiance is well dressed and casual with a rich dark wood high ceiling airy New York feel. ”
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Yes, the decor is magnificent, but nothing you can't get in a nicely decorated home. ”
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The decor is typical of an authentic parisian bistro. ”
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| dessert |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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The tables were too close together, the food wasn't impressive, and the service was often times completely missing - waiting 45 minutes between ending dinner and being asked about dessert is not what a restaurant of this caliber should be all about. ”
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The brioche french toast was great; the sour cream waffles amazing! ”
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The cookies and cake here are great. ”
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For dessert I highly recommend the profiteroles. ”
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also had a wonderful dessert with the freshest berries ever. ”
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That said, the strawberry rhubarb tart was delicious, as were the other desserts. ”
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| drinks |
84.11999702453613% positive |
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Great coffee, FABULOUS bread (which you can buy next door at the bakery). ”
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Maybe the place has changed since I went a year ago, but in my opinion Balthazar is loud, pretentious, overpriced and serves substandard food complemented by overpriced wine. ”
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since it's opening ~ 7 years ago, the "Zar" hasn't waivered in the consistency in its fare, french fires are excellent, croque monsieur very good, cold bar has a good variety - don't recommend the Royal, a la carte is the better bet. ”
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Great wine list as well. ”
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All 3 of us loved their espresso and coffee, as well as the festive atmosphere and great service. ”
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They have a great raw bar and a pretty good wine list, but it all comes at a hefty price. ”
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The food is great, the wine well-priced, the staff professional. ”
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can't wait to meet the fam again for dinner & drinks, its the perfect place. ”
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The coffee and the service from the bakery = OUTSTANDING. ”
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With a bottle of very tasty and very reasonable red wine (around $40), we spent about $80 per person after tip. ”
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This is my favorite place to nip in for a coffee and snack while shopping in Soho. ”
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Their oysters/raw bar is always fresh, and the best selection anywhere. ”
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Did you just finish shopping and want a classic supurb dining experience with Pumpkin Ravoli, delicious seafood, tuna nicoise, America burgers, and lots of red and white wines to warm your palet? ”
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Great coffee and superb french toast during Sunday brunch keeps me (and many others) coming back for more. ”
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The waiter was very helpful with a wine recommendation. ”
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Great wine, food and service! ”
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The breads are baked fresh in the bakery every day, the raw bar is like no other in. ”
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great selection of French wines by a young, talented sommelier. ”
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The to-go section is small, but the coffee and donut we had was great ”
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also had a rich and flavorful double espresso and one of their tasty plain homemade donuts, which was perfect: light and fluffy and sprinkled with the right amount of sugar. ”
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Good scene for celebrity watching and great wine selections. ”
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We waited forever for our orders, our drinks came out AFTER our food, we never got refills on water, we had to ask like three times for extra dressing, and our waiter was rude. ”
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Extensive wine list, though kind of pricey. ”
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The coffee is really good, but good luck getting refills. ”
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My boyfriend and I sat at the bar and shared 2 bottles of a great bordeaux over 2-3 hours. ”
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We had the most amazing French white wine, and the food was really good. ”
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It's a great place for drinks at the bar. ”
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strongly recommend Balthazar to families dining in Soho, a date, or friends ready to have delicious French and America food with amazing wines! ”
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coffee there is decent. ”
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He kept asking about drinks, despite the full glasses on our table. ”
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The wine I ordered was awful. ”
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Furthermore, the service was horrible as some of our drinks and side dishes NEVER arrived. ”
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Great coffee and donut ”
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Pumpkin Spice Ravioli w an amazing glass of wine! ”
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| food quality |
89.42999839782715% positive |
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Maybe the place has changed since I went a year ago, but in my opinion Balthazar is loud, pretentious, overpriced and serves substandard food complemented by overpriced wine. ”
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The ambience of the decorating makes it a delight to enjoy any meal here. ”
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All weird types of fish. ”
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and i always finish my meals there off with a fabulous authentic french cappucino ”
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The food is always good, with many choices, such as the roasted chicken, but my favorite time to come is for Sunday brunch with a group of friends! ”
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Did you just finish shopping and want a classic supurb dining experience with Pumpkin Ravoli, delicious seafood, tuna nicoise, America burgers, and lots of red and white wines to warm your palet? ”
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That said, the strawberry rhubarb tart was delicious, as were the other desserts. ”
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Great wine, food and service! ”
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FABULOUS people watching, great food, not the ENORMOUS portions you usually get at brunches, to-die-for smoked bacon and the bakery products are divine. ”
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have been a regular for the past 2 years, and the food has been superb throughout! ”
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Our waiter was great,and the food was really good. ”
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The lamb shank is incredible and the steak au poivre is the best in the city. ”
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We had the most amazing French white wine, and the food was really good. ”
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live in Italy and eat at the best restaurants so I know what good food is about, but I never immagined a place so highly reviewed to be such a miserable place. ”
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Tightly packed, overly snooty, sub-par food. ”
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also had a rich and flavorful double espresso and one of their tasty plain homemade donuts, which was perfect: light and fluffy and sprinkled with the right amount of sugar. ”
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The onion and goat cheese tart is delectable as were the salads we shared. ”
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The food is amazing. ”
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fantastic food. ”
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Reservations are highly recommended if you are going at a busy time as we could see others being turned away throughout our meal. ”
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Don't get me wrong, the food is great, but not AMAZING. ”
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The food is decent, but certainly not worth the reservation hassel and the cramped quarters. ”
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Furthermore, the service was horrible as some of our drinks and side dishes NEVER arrived. ”
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Fantastic food, great service, fun location! ”
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The food is great try the warm goat cheese & onion tart, the onion soup (to die for.) ”
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We waited for an hour for a wonderful meal but could have been handled more efficiently. ”
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We had some great oysters (on a Sunday, no less) and steaks ”
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He ordered a chicken dish which was super dry. ”
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fantastic food ”
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Must haves are the croissants (perfectly lamented with beautiful honeycomb texture inside), the french onion soup, with its caramelized onions and cheese, and (when its on the menu) the pumpkin ravioli are too die for, oh and the french fries: pure bliss ”
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The food is consistently delicious and never disappointing. ”
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Aloof staff but still delicious food ”
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The place is beautiful, the atmosphere perfect so does the service and the food. ”
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georgeous room, great atmosphere, good food, good service and an eclectic mix of people. ”
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We waited forever for our orders, our drinks came out AFTER our food, we never got refills on water, we had to ask like three times for extra dressing, and our waiter was rude. ”
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The food was good, although it was not delivered all at once. ”
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It came with toast and shaved egg, as well as really good capers. ”
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have never once been disappointed with their food- the duck confit is my absolute favorite and the best in Manhattan. ”
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strongly recommend Balthazar to families dining in Soho, a date, or friends ready to have delicious French and America food with amazing wines! ”
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The food was good and the room beautiful. ”
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have eaten at Balthazar a few times and I have never had a bad meal. ”
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The breads are baked fresh in the bakery every day, the raw bar is like no other in. ”
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No snobbery or attitude, just great service and even better food. ”
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The sandwich was accompanied by a mesculin salad with a delicate, flavorful vinegarette; not too bitter, not too oily, not too salty. ”
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Good food, great ambience! ”
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The bread is something i dream about its so good, and having lived in France for a while i can tell you that everything at Balthazars lives up to its sophisticated French menu. ”
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The food here is so good it makes you rethink what good food is. ”
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loved the food and ambience from day-one, but hated that it took a month to get a reservation. ”
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The waiter and his descriptions were great, but the food didn't come close to any reasonable expectation. ”
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The brioche french toast was great; the sour cream waffles amazing! ”
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The food is amazing and the service is even better (your water glass is always full). ”
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The food is satisfying. ”
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The food is great, try the warm goat cheese tart, YUMMY! ”
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The tables were too close together, the food wasn't impressive, and the service was often times completely missing - waiting 45 minutes between ending dinner and being asked about dessert is not what a restaurant of this caliber should be all about. ”
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The food is just good old french bistro style. ”
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Great coffee, FABULOUS bread (which you can buy next door at the bakery). ”
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If you are looking for a great place to have a quick and delicious breakfast before work, Balthazar is the place. ”
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started with the warm goat cheese and caramelized onion tart and then had a lamb special. ”
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The food is overwhelmingly wonderful, even if the servers remain a bit aloof. ”
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Their oysters/raw bar is always fresh, and the best selection anywhere. ”
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Their fries are the best ever. ”
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bit too loud, but food was amazing and service - friendly. ”
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Don't order the grilled chicken ”
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The food was beyond delicious! ”
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had eaten there before and knew the food would be great. ”
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The food is just as good. ”
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Great coffee and superb french toast during Sunday brunch keeps me (and many others) coming back for more. ”
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The croissant and pastries available there are assuredly authentic and delicious! ”
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Our food was delicious, the champagne exquisite and Francois made sure we wanted for nothing! ”
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The steak frites are the best in NYC, in my opinion. ”
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found it a great restaurant, even though on the expensive side, but better than some restaurants offering the same price for French food. ”
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also love the steak frites and I think this is one of the best Sat and Sun places to get brunch. ”
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overall, the food was excellent, the restaurant decor a must see, and pleasant waiters. ”
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Excellent cuisine, a place that easilly makes you feel in Paris, the staff is friendly and efficient and. ”
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theONEthing I will say isthat theBartenders were morethan nice&courteous, foodwas deliveredpromptly - butI've-had much,much,better steak and much,muchbetter fries at 2dozen otherplaces. ”
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The food is great, but the atmosphere is equally pleasing. ”
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best fries ”
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love the frech onion soup and the brioche french toast. ”
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the food was excellent, but very filling. ”
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The food is outstanding and the service excellent. ”
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The fish dishes are terrific--especially the trout. ”
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had the house steak with fries and garlic butter which was delicious. ”
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The food is really good and the decor is charming. ”
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The service was attentive and the food was cooked exactly as we asked. ”
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Granted, it's loud and sometimes obnoxious and it's such a pain to get seats for, but the the food is great. ”
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Great food, MAKE RESERVATIONS & enjoy. ”
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am a huge fan of wild mushrooms, so I ordered mushroom eggs in puff pastry. ”
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And don't forget to bring home some of their amazing bread- there are so many varieties to choose from, alawys fresh, always delicious! ”
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live in Paris and I found that the only french was the extremely rude supervisor Stephanie who explained that a 45 min delay is normal because we had an appetizer; We left without eating the rest of our meal. ”
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The profiteroles and lemon tart are also very delicious. ”
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Perfectly roasted eggplant with a delicate fire roasted flavor, with delectable roasted peppers and fresh mozarella between a French baguette. ”
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Get some real butter, lightly salted and slather it all over every delicious chewy bite. ”
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The food is great, the wine well-priced, the staff professional. ”
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agree the fish selections are a little "out there" but everything else is good to go. ”
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The Cod and the Duck Confit were to die for as well as the fresh oysters. ”
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My female server was friendly and competent and other servers came by to refill water glass, whisk away finished dishes or replenish utensils. ”
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Service was very helpful and friendly, and the food was near perfection. ”
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The wait staff was very professional, yet friendly and the food was brought out in a timely manner. ”
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The food is amazingly still great after many years, which is unusual for a restaurant to maintain that track record. ”
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Highly recommended for a great meal with an energetic atmosphere. ”
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Steake frites and creme brulee were delicious. ”
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it's a really nice place and the food was pretty good, but it was nothing special. ”
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The service is slightly nose-in-air but they get the job done, if only to serve you some of the most excellent food (try the Eggs Benedict) I've had in fice years of NYC restaurant hopping; the meal we had was continuosly supplemented with exquisite fresh ”
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We had no problems making reservations, we were promptly seated the wait staff was very friendly, attentive, the food was excellent ”
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The bread basket is unbelievably good. ”
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The staff is always great and the food is always on point. ”
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Our waitstaff was very knowlegeable and made the experience seem very "authentic ”
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Good food. ”
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Great bread/pastry basket ”
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The decor is typical of an authentic parisian bistro. ”
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The service is generally attentive, the food is consistent and it does have buzz. ”
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With a bottle of very tasty and very reasonable red wine (around $40), we spent about $80 per person after tip. ”
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| menu variety |
96.3599967956543% positive |
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The brunch menu is a cut above the typical brunch choices and the quality of each main course was outstanding! ”
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The bread is something i dream about its so good, and having lived in France for a while i can tell you that everything at Balthazars lives up to its sophisticated French menu. ”
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Their oysters/raw bar is always fresh, and the best selection anywhere. ”
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Must haves are the croissants (perfectly lamented with beautiful honeycomb texture inside), the french onion soup, with its caramelized onions and cheese, and (when its on the menu) the pumpkin ravioli are too die for, oh and the french fries: pure bliss ”
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agree the fish selections are a little "out there" but everything else is good to go. ”
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since it's opening ~ 7 years ago, the "Zar" hasn't waivered in the consistency in its fare, french fires are excellent, croque monsieur very good, cold bar has a good variety - don't recommend the Royal, a la carte is the better bet. ”
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The food is always good, with many choices, such as the roasted chicken, but my favorite time to come is for Sunday brunch with a group of friends! ”
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Lunch menu is fantastic, a bit over priced but ”
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And don't forget to bring home some of their amazing bread- there are so many varieties to choose from, alawys fresh, always delicious! ”
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great selection of French wines by a young, talented sommelier. ”
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Good scene for celebrity watching and great wine selections. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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Balthazar is now my new, favorite neighborhood restaurant, as unlikely as that would have seemed when it opened. ”
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If you are looking for a great place to have a quick and delicious breakfast before work, Balthazar is the place. ”
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Used to be a good place. ”
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live in Italy and eat at the best restaurants so I know what good food is about, but I never immagined a place so highly reviewed to be such a miserable place. ”
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Definitely my favorite restaurant in all of NYC. ”
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Top to bottom, the best restaurant in the city. ”
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Casual or dressy, this is a great place to eat & the prices are much lower than you would expect for such a hip place. ”
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This is my favorite restaurant in NYC. ”
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a great place to dine with a group of friends. ”
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it's a really nice place and the food was pretty good, but it was nothing special. ”
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What a great place to stop for a refresher! ”
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The food is amazingly still great after many years, which is unusual for a restaurant to maintain that track record. ”
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It's a great place for drinks at the bar. ”
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My favorite restaurant in Manhattan ”
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They go there for good solid fare so if you're into gawking, this is the place. ”
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found it a great restaurant, even though on the expensive side, but better than some restaurants offering the same price for French food. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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Would recommend this place to others and will definately be back for more. ”
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| service |
79.60000038146973% positive |
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Ambience is great, very good looking people, even on a Monday night. ”
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The coffee and the service from the bakery = OUTSTANDING. ”
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The waiter was very helpful with a wine recommendation. ”
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If the service is ever spotty, it is quickly forgotten as you soak up the great lighting (suggest this spot for first dates, ladies!) ”
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The food is amazing and the service is even better (your water glass is always full). ”
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Wine service was poor however. ”
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Our waiter was great,and the food was really good. ”
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Furthermore, the service was horrible as some of our drinks and side dishes NEVER arrived. ”
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was a tourist in NY, and a French restuarant waiter highly recommended this place. ”
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Worst was service. ”
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Aloof staff but still delicious food ”
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On the positive side, the hostess was great - personable and down-to-earth. ”
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The service was attentive and the food was cooked exactly as we asked. ”
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Including their snooty waiters. ”
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Brunch service is terrible! ”
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Excellent cuisine, a place that easilly makes you feel in Paris, the staff is friendly and efficient and. ”
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The food is overwhelmingly wonderful, even if the servers remain a bit aloof. ”
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The wait staff was very professional, yet friendly and the food was brought out in a timely manner. ”
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georgeous room, great atmosphere, good food, good service and an eclectic mix of people. ”
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We had no problems making reservations, we were promptly seated the wait staff was very friendly, attentive, the food was excellent ”
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bit too loud, but food was amazing and service - friendly. ”
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Service was very helpful and friendly, and the food was near perfection. ”
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What also impressed me is their excellent service. ”
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Good atmosphere and good crowd of people. ”
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The waiter and his descriptions were great, but the food didn't come close to any reasonable expectation. ”
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The place is beautiful, the atmosphere perfect so does the service and the food. ”
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No snobbery or attitude, just great service and even better food. ”
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All 3 of us loved their espresso and coffee, as well as the festive atmosphere and great service. ”
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live in Paris and I found that the only french was the extremely rude supervisor Stephanie who explained that a 45 min delay is normal because we had an appetizer; We left without eating the rest of our meal. ”
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The staff is always great and the food is always on point. ”
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The food is great, the wine well-priced, the staff professional. ”
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had the omlette anyway because the waitstaff was being mobbed by people and getting chaotic inside. ”
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asked if we could sit elsewhere, and the host in the entrance ( I don't know if he was the manager)reluctantly changed our seats to another terrible seat. ”
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Had brunch as soon as we arrived in the city & was surprised at how fast & efficient service was. ”
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My female server was friendly and competent and other servers came by to refill water glass, whisk away finished dishes or replenish utensils. ”
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Our waiter, Walter, was fantastic but when he left for the night-service went out the window. ”
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The staff is polite and not overly friendly, but they are just trying not to get in your way and give you your space; but they will accommodate almost any request. ”
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After 9/11 the NY Times commented that the service became friendly. ”
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overall, the food was excellent, the restaurant decor a must see, and pleasant waiters. ”
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Atmospher and service were great. ”
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Great wine, food and service! ”
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My trout was fantastic, but the best was how professional and nice the staff was. ”
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The service on the other hand was excellent and the overall dining experience was nonetheless enjoyable. ”
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FABULOUS people watching, great food, not the ENORMOUS portions you usually get at brunches, to-die-for smoked bacon and the bakery products are divine. ”
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Fantastic food, great service, fun location! ”
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Also the service was perfect. ”
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The service was friendly and attentive, and very prompt. ”
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The service was awesome and we never had to ask for anything, except for the check at the end. ”
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The service is polite, cordial and CLASSY! ”
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The food is outstanding and the service excellent. ”
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The service is generally attentive, the food is consistent and it does have buzz. ”
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Yes the restaurant was in full capacity, yet the service was excellent. ”
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Wait staff is extremely friendly, which is impressive given that it was 2 am by the time we left and the place was still crowded. ”
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We waited forever for our orders, our drinks came out AFTER our food, we never got refills on water, we had to ask like three times for extra dressing, and our waiter was rude. ”
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The tables were too close together, the food wasn't impressive, and the service was often times completely missing - waiting 45 minutes between ending dinner and being asked about dessert is not what a restaurant of this caliber should be all about. ”
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The service is always amazing even with the incredibly hectic environment (especially at brunch). ”
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The service is slightly nose-in-air but they get the job done, if only to serve you some of the most excellent food (try the Eggs Benedict) I've had in fice years of NYC restaurant hopping; the meal we had was continuosly supplemented with exquisite fresh ”
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friendly staff and the occasional celeb. ”
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| value |
81.11000061035156% positive |
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Maybe the place has changed since I went a year ago, but in my opinion Balthazar is loud, pretentious, overpriced and serves substandard food complemented by overpriced wine. ”
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For two the price is pretty reasonable (about $130-135 tip included). ”
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Drinks expensive. ”
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Lunch menu is fantastic, a bit over priced but ”
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While prices have increased slightly, the atmosphere and warm atmosphere are still the best I've come across in town. ”
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Food and ambiance is great prices are little bit high though but it is worthted. ”
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FABULOUS people watching, great food, not the ENORMOUS portions you usually get at brunches, to-die-for smoked bacon and the bakery products are divine. ”
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The food is decent, but certainly not worth the reservation hassel and the cramped quarters. ”
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Extensive wine list, though kind of pricey. ”
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am a huge fan of wild mushrooms, so I ordered mushroom eggs in puff pastry. ”
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mac and cheese was great but not really worth the $$. ”
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They have a great raw bar and a pretty good wine list, but it all comes at a hefty price. ”
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found it a great restaurant, even though on the expensive side, but better than some restaurants offering the same price for French food. ”
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Casual or dressy, this is a great place to eat & the prices are much lower than you would expect for such a hip place. ”
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The prices are reasonable, the location great, and the scene, was absolutely perfect, very buzzy and busy! ”
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| wait time |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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This was easily the best lunch I've had in a long time. ”
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If you are looking for a great place to have a quick and delicious breakfast before work, Balthazar is the place. ”
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The tables were too close together, the food wasn't impressive, and the service was often times completely missing - waiting 45 minutes between ending dinner and being asked about dessert is not what a restaurant of this caliber should be all about. ”
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