| ambiance |
88.33000183105469% positive |
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The food, service and ambiance are truly the best in the city. ”
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Our waiter was nice but the ambience was stale. ”
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Nice decoration with lots of wood. ”
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My friend and I had always considered City Hall just a comfortable neighborhood eatery that appeals to families and young professionals and the political elite, but I guess it's a celebrity haunt as well. ”
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The food is fresh, the wine list is enviable, and the ambience is comfortably elegant. ”
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The atmosphere is beautiful and normally we don't mind sitting at a nice bar for some time before dinner, but this was ridiculous. ”
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Lovely decor,nice servers,food was distinctly horrible. ”
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The decor and overall ambience was delightful. ”
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The atmosphere at City Hall was very nice, as was the food itself. ”
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The ambiance was nice and the service was excellent. ”
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| dessert |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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Though the cost may scare some away (meal for two with shared appetizer and desert, drinks, 1/2 bottle of wine and coffee totalled about $150) it's a great place to dine for a special occasion. ”
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The waiter was fine, but the spineless manager would not come over to hear our complaints (crab cakes that smelled and tasted like spoiled cat food, tasteless brisket that was billed as short ribs). ”
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Went with a group of friends and everything from the appetizers, to the main courses to the desserts were very tasty. ”
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| drinks |
96.30000114440918% positive |
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Decor was GREAT and so was the wine. ”
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The wine list, while long and of decent quality, is confusing. ”
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Our waiter was very helpful in selecting a fine wine to providing recommendations on selections offered. ”
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The atmosphere is beautiful and normally we don't mind sitting at a nice bar for some time before dinner, but this was ridiculous. ”
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the pre dinner drink at the bar was very pleasant, good start, although we waited up to about an hour before our table was ready. ”
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Though the cost may scare some away (meal for two with shared appetizer and desert, drinks, 1/2 bottle of wine and coffee totalled about $150) it's a great place to dine for a special occasion. ”
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The staff is pleasant and professional, and the wine list is extensive. ”
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amazing steak & raw bar. ”
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The food is fresh, the wine list is enviable, and the ambience is comfortably elegant. ”
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| food quality |
68.00000190734863% positive |
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From the food to the service, City Hall was dreadful. ”
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Basically, we had a $400 meal and there was nothing memorable about it except the horrible service and the horrible food. ”
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Great steacks, french fries, onion rings and mashed potatoes. ”
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From the vulgar, surly waiter unfit to be near paying customers to overpriced food poorly cooked this was the worst restaurant meal ever. ”
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Great food and much more! ”
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After going to a cocktail party/dinner in the "Granite Room" (downstairs) at City Hall Restaurant for a very delicious work function I decided to bring the family there for dinner. ”
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The food was incredible. ”
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The food, service and ambiance are truly the best in the city. ”
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There is something to be said of a place that offers you warm sushi towels after eating chilled seafood. ”
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Then when you are ready order some steak and seafood because you will leave full and satisfied! ”
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If I combined all of my bad dining experiences into one nightmare, it wouldn't be as bad as a recent business meal. ”
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Though the cost may scare some away (meal for two with shared appetizer and desert, drinks, 1/2 bottle of wine and coffee totalled about $150) it's a great place to dine for a special occasion. ”
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Food was mostly delicious, including shrimp bisque, handcut french fries and rib eye steak. ”
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The food is fresh, the wine list is enviable, and the ambience is comfortably elegant. ”
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The waiter was fine, but the spineless manager would not come over to hear our complaints (crab cakes that smelled and tasted like spoiled cat food, tasteless brisket that was billed as short ribs). ”
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amazing steak & raw bar. ”
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The chicken was dry and bland. ”
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The doggie bag (I couldn't finish my raw meat) was left with the coatcheck because the waiter informed us that they "don't like the food smell in the restaurant area ”
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Oh yeah, the food was stellar and that staff was enjoyable. ”
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The food wasn't bad but I've had much better at a even much better price. ”
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The atmosphere at City Hall was very nice, as was the food itself. ”
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Extremely rude and worse yet, marginal food ”
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Three of our four steaks had to be returned twice ans still were inedible. ”
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the waiter overly theatrical (when present, which was rare), the food was super slow coming out, none of our 30 and 40 dollar steaks were cooked right (burnt on the outside, rare in the middle), and the manager was blahse about his appology. ”
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Watermelon Gazpacho soup was tasty. ”
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We can always count on a good meal here - whether it be steaks or seafood. ”
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The steak was extremely tasty and filling,as well as reasonably priced. ”
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City Hall is one of the landmarks of manhattan, how many shoe factorys you see these days transform to a great restaurant, only one thats is city hall , service,food, hospitality and Great Chef Henry Meer, and many more. ”
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good american food but noisy place ”
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There are a few restaurants that you return to again and again for a favorite dish - City Hall has many. ”
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We've been everywhere more than once and we like to give feedback whenever we have a great food and service. ”
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Amazing food, but they were booked so it was hard to get a good table. ”
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The food is awful. ”
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Went with a group of friends and everything from the appetizers, to the main courses to the desserts were very tasty. ”
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Both the waitstaff, and bus-staff failed to refill water or clear the table at all during the meal. ”
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If you don't want to invest too much then you MUST go for the burger and fries, it is quite possibly the best hamburger you have ever had, made from a special recipe that can't be put down! ”
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The colossal shrimp were very tasty. ”
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happen to love the steaks and seafood offered at the quintessential New York eatery! ”
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The steak was greasy, the fish was gross, and the chicken dumplings looked like cat food. ”
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Let's not judge on what others say, and certainly give good food more than one chance. ”
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Lovely decor,nice servers,food was distinctly horrible. ”
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The food was good although we waited a while for our order to be taken then waited even longer between courses. ”
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i've been to city hall on several occasions in the past and if it wasnt great it was atleast a decent meal however last night was the final straw. ”
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The chopped salad is terrific, and the oysters are always wonderfull. ”
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I've never tastes such delectable oysters; the filet mignon was the most tender meat i've ever had. ”
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am a big time steak connoisseur so if you are going for the steak, I would suggest you go somewhere else. ”
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The food was fantastic (a brussel sprout side that was amazing), and the portions were generous. ”
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Mediocre food. ”
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The food they served during the week was so bad, and stingy. ”
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Went with friends last night for dinner and really enjoyed our meal. ”
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| menu variety |
75.0% positive |
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Our waiter was very helpful in selecting a fine wine to providing recommendations on selections offered. ”
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The staff is pleasant and professional, and the wine list is extensive. ”
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am a regular customer , i love this place , their take out menu is great. ”
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Didn't have a choice for the regular menu and was basically stuck with an overpriced dinner. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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Though the cost may scare some away (meal for two with shared appetizer and desert, drinks, 1/2 bottle of wine and coffee totalled about $150) it's a great place to dine for a special occasion. ”
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City Hall is one of the landmarks of manhattan, how many shoe factorys you see these days transform to a great restaurant, only one thats is city hall , service,food, hospitality and Great Chef Henry Meer, and many more. ”
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Being recognized by the staff at one of your favorite restaurant is so welcoming. ”
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This is our favorite restaurant to go to in NYC. ”
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We had nothing but good expectations given the length of time the restaurant has survived in Tribeca,which tends to be rather unforgiving,as in your place gets shut inside a year if you don't have what it takes. ”
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good american food but noisy place ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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There are a few restaurants that you return to again and again for a favorite dish - City Hall has many. ”
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| service |
56.25% positive |
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From the food to the service, City Hall was dreadful. ”
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Basically, we had a $400 meal and there was nothing memorable about it except the horrible service and the horrible food. ”
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pushy service ”
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City Hall,a gorgeous space with decent waiter service (the "barmaid" is a disgrace to the trade),is on it's last legs as far as I can see. ”
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Extremely rude and worse yet, marginal food ”
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Our waiter was nice but the ambience was stale. ”
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We've been everywhere more than once and we like to give feedback whenever we have a great food and service. ”
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Despite snags, the main server never apologized once, nor were we offered any compensation, which is poor for an expensive, upscale establishment. ”
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the waiter overly theatrical (when present, which was rare), the food was super slow coming out, none of our 30 and 40 dollar steaks were cooked right (burnt on the outside, rare in the middle), and the manager was blahse about his appology. ”
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Both the waitstaff, and bus-staff failed to refill water or clear the table at all during the meal. ”
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Waitstaff is very friendly and efficient but you get the impression management is less then stellar. ”
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don't take any enjoyment in writing this,as I am a lifelong downtown resident,and I have nothing but love for businesses who showed continued commitment post 9/11,but this place is exceptionally horrible and people should be warned in order to save thei ”
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From the vulgar, surly waiter unfit to be near paying customers to overpriced food poorly cooked this was the worst restaurant meal ever. ”
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Being recognized by the staff at one of your favorite restaurant is so welcoming. ”
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The doggie bag (I couldn't finish my raw meat) was left with the coatcheck because the waiter informed us that they "don't like the food smell in the restaurant area ”
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The waiter was fine, but the spineless manager would not come over to hear our complaints (crab cakes that smelled and tasted like spoiled cat food, tasteless brisket that was billed as short ribs). ”
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asked how the chef prepared them and the waiter was nice enough to find out every detail for me and now I (try to!) ”
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Oysters were good(but not hard to mess up) and service was good too. ”
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recommend you ask for Mark he's the best server I have ever experienced anywhere! ”
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The service was NOT good. ”
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Lovely decor,nice servers,food was distinctly horrible. ”
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The staff is pleasant and professional, and the wine list is extensive. ”
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The service was great on a Saturday night; the sommelier was helpful and the servants were attentive to whatever we wanted. ”
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City Hall is one of the landmarks of manhattan, how many shoe factorys you see these days transform to a great restaurant, only one thats is city hall , service,food, hospitality and Great Chef Henry Meer, and many more. ”
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The food, service and ambiance are truly the best in the city. ”
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witht the exception of the hostess and the bartender everything about the place was laughably bad. ”
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Food was good but the service left a bad taste in my mouth. ”
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Delivery is fast and friendly, I used the taken care by Turkish Maitre"d , he was the best. ”
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service is great. ”
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Our waiter was very helpful in selecting a fine wine to providing recommendations on selections offered. ”
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The ambiance was nice and the service was excellent. ”
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Oh yeah, the food was stellar and that staff was enjoyable. ”
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| value |
28.570001125335693% positive |
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the waiter overly theatrical (when present, which was rare), the food was super slow coming out, none of our 30 and 40 dollar steaks were cooked right (burnt on the outside, rare in the middle), and the manager was blahse about his appology. ”
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The food was fantastic (a brussel sprout side that was amazing), and the portions were generous. ”
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don't take any enjoyment in writing this,as I am a lifelong downtown resident,and I have nothing but love for businesses who showed continued commitment post 9/11,but this place is exceptionally horrible and people should be warned in order to save thei ”
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The food wasn't bad but I've had much better at a even much better price. ”
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Despite snags, the main server never apologized once, nor were we offered any compensation, which is poor for an expensive, upscale establishment. ”
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Didn't have a choice for the regular menu and was basically stuck with an overpriced dinner. ”
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From the vulgar, surly waiter unfit to be near paying customers to overpriced food poorly cooked this was the worst restaurant meal ever. ”
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| wait time |
50.0% positive |
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slow delivery ”
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However, we were made to wait 20 minutes for our table, even though we had a reservation and the restaurant was not full. ”
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the waiter overly theatrical (when present, which was rare), the food was super slow coming out, none of our 30 and 40 dollar steaks were cooked right (burnt on the outside, rare in the middle), and the manager was blahse about his appology. ”
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The wine list, while long and of decent quality, is confusing. ”
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