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Blue Ribbon

97 Sullivan St
New York, NY 10012-3663
Phone: (212) 274-0404
Blue Ribbon
Price:
$$$
Cross Street:
Between Prince Street and Spring Street
Directions:
C, E at Spring St; N, R, W at Prince St
Hours:
Daily 4pm-4am

Editorial Review for Blue Ribbon – by Jean Tang

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.

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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.

User Reviews for Blue Ribbon

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

08/11/2008 Posted by leslies1981

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

Pros: If you like to be abused by pretentious restaurant workers, its your paradise

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/19/2008 Posted by chelseagirl212

I love this place. I prefer the very small bar area, but don't mind being seated as well. The raw bar is fabulous. The staff are attentive and knowledgable. No, I do not work here and do not always have my way. Just because there are 5 of us crowded in the bar area and no seats are immediately available - no we can not just drink at a table in the dining room. NP. As soon as seats at the bar open up - the area is cleared and the seats are held fro us. In the meantime, we can make ourselves comfortable otherwise. Very reasonable policies, cozy environment. My friends (New Yorkers or Out of Towners) and I always enjoy ourselves. And did I mention that they serve food until 4am - full menu, I believe.

Pros: Ambience, environment, staff, raw bar, kitchen open until 4am

Cons: They are noticably nicer to their regulars than occassional diners...But can you balme them?!

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Editor's Review

Soho's late-night mecca for haute comfort food.  See the full editorial review.

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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.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Daily 4pm-4am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • American Express

Cuisines

  • Eclectic & International
  • American (New)

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • People Watching
  • Notable Wine List
  • Late Night Dining
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Celeb Hangout
  • Bar Scene
  • Local Favorites
  • Open 7 Days

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