Blue Ribbon Brasserie
(212) 274-0404
97 Sullivan St
New York,
NY
10012
40.7255
-74.003
Neighborhoods: Downtown, SoHo
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The Scene
Opposite an exposed-brick wall painted a lurid red hangs a painting of a lobster with a death grip on a fish. If you can stomach the vivid decor, there's little to complain about in this intimate and unpretentious Soho spot teeming with movie-star regulars, off-duty chefs and neighborhood Joes. At the teensy bar, a hip, lively and good-looking crowd chats with bartenders who are not beyond bringing in a television for the World Series.
The Food
This isn't your mama's comfort food: Expect to see foie gras, roast pigeon and beef marrow marmalade on the menu. Start with plump grilled octopus, crispy fried oysters or surprisingly juicy tofu-seaweed salad, rather than too-sweet barbecued ribs. Blush-pink duck breast and crunchy fried chicken--a house specialty--are both great choices. A strawberry sundae or the slightly bitter, very moist chocolate Bruno are both rewarding.
User Reviews
mar933
February 27, 2009
I've never left this place disappointed. Yesterday, as usual we had an extremely pleasant evening -- good service and excellent food. Their menu selections are exquisite. Duck confit yesterday was great. I love their combinations -- how flavors complement each other. Excellent atmosphere and decor. Looking forward to going back.
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eelijjahh
November 16, 2008
My experience at Blue Ribbon was just okay. Really didn't do much for me. Overrated, perhaps? The food was really good but not excellent and service could've been better. I feel like the staff wasn't attentive enough. We asked for bread two times and we never got it, I just couldn't believe it! I
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leslies1981
August 11, 2008
This is such a pretentious place. I just don't get how restaurant management can be so rude. It must come from the top; always does. We went last Friday night, about one AM. No wait, we could see one table open. The manager says, let me see what we have available, walks around the dining room. Meanwhile a party of four comes in, introduces himself to the manager, back slapping commences, etc. and they are given the table that was open. He comes back to us and tells us there's a 30 minute wait. In a restaurant that takes no reservations, this is just rude and snobbish. I'll never go back to Blue Ribbon, or any of its other restaurants
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What to Drink:
A staggering list of 250 wines accompanies the comfort food. The medium-bodied 2000 Robert Sinskey pinot noir ($66) and a more budget-friendly Spanish Rotlan I Torra 1999 Reserva ($34). There are also several beers on tap.
Know Before You Go:
The famously long wait is the result of the no-reservation policy. With a party of five or more, call a week or two ahead for a table, and you'll be seated as soon as you waltz in.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Celeb Hangout, People Watching, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List, Bar Scene
General Info:
Cuisine:
Eclectic & International, New American, Traditional American
