Good Restaurant

(212) 691-8080

89 Greenwich Avenue
New York, NY 10014 40.737244 -74.001503

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Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown

GOODRESTAURANTNYC.COM

Price:

$$$

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Debit Card

Restaurant Special Features:

Romantic Dining, Food Delivery, Brunch

Cuisine:

Traditional American

What People Are Saying About Good Restaurant

Featured Review

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Contributor

In Short – This simple spot buzzes on weekends as guests pack the booths and crowd the tables. Cheat on Atkins with the apple cinnamon breakfast bread or the equally tempting vanilla buttermilk pancakes. Or stock up on protein with egg dishes like migas, omelets and breakfast burritos. The cheddar jalapeno grits have a kick but aren't overwhelmingly spicy. Diners detect a touch a modesty in the restaurant's name because the brunch is all-around outstanding.

Editor's Tips

The Extras:
Check out the drink specials at Good's happy hour, 6pm-7pm.
Save Money:
A special early dinner menu is available from 6pm-7pm.
What to Drink:
Good also features an extensive cocktail menu including the Springboard, a combination of Bacardi limon rum, grapefruit juice, and a splash of Alize and lemon zest.
ambiance
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. interesting menu, cute location!
  2. really like the atmosphere and the nice size of the restaurant.
  3. This is a great place for a sophisticated, romantic meal (try an appetizer and entree, I recommend the bruschetta and the molasses glazed tuna- but make sure to save room for banana chocolate chip bread pudding), but it is also conducive to a casual meal-
  4. The B.L.T Frittata and Breakfast Burrito were also excellent, as was the atmosphere.
  5. The atmosphere of Good is unpretentious yet lovely and the food is consistently outstanding and inventive.
  6. The decor was mediocre and honestly, I can get a better "brunch" at a Cracker Barrel restaurant.
  7. The food is consistently delicious and inventive, the service is reliably friendly (if we want to sit and drink a cocktail before we order it's no problem, if we're in a rush we can get served quickly), and the atmosphere is adult and unpretentious.
  8. Brunch is tasty too- the atmosphere is far more casual and the pace is much faster.
  9. it's a shame because I've always loved the food, service and atmosphere, but I'll definitely think twice about eating there again.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. The staff was so supportive of us and helped us maneuver our stroller so well, that we tacked on an additional $20 onto our very reasonable bill (less than $200 for 7 brunches, plus drinks and desserts, including tip!
  2. This is a great place for a sophisticated, romantic meal (try an appetizer and entree, I recommend the bruschetta and the molasses glazed tuna- but make sure to save room for banana chocolate chip bread pudding), but it is also conducive to a casual meal-
  3. Very interesting menu with eclectic combinations, a slight southamerican touch and great desserts!
drinks
93.75% positive
  1. The staff was so supportive of us and helped us maneuver our stroller so well, that we tacked on an additional $20 onto our very reasonable bill (less than $200 for 7 brunches, plus drinks and desserts, including tip!
  2. Our reservation got screwed up but the manager swiftly bought us a round of drinks, righted the situation and we were seated and having a fantastic dinner (burgers are AMAZING) after only a minor delay.
  3. However, the food was excellent and inexpensive, the staff was friendly and they had creative cocktails.
  4. The wait staff was great with filling up the coffee mug and water glass.
  5. The brunch drinks were great but the whole experience was definitely not good enough to go back for.
  6. In either case, you must try one of their specialty cocktails- they're not cheap ($10), but are made with fresh ingredients and are absolutely delicious.
  7. The food was amazing, the drinks were unusual and definitely did the trick (butterscotch martinis!)
  8. The food is consistently delicious and inventive, the service is reliably friendly (if we want to sit and drink a cocktail before we order it's no problem, if we're in a rush we can get served quickly), and the atmosphere is adult and unpretentious.
food quality
93.90000343322754% positive
  1. nothing to write home about, The sandwich was also good.
  2. went for a late dinner a few saturdays ago and the four of us really enjoyed the amazing food (try the pulled pork!)
  3. The best part was that their seatings were scheduled 2 hours apart, so there was plenty of time to enjoy our fabulous 4 course meal.
  4. We're were disappointed since the food is good but the service was lousy.
  5. The jalapeno and cheese grits were delicious as well, and the staff super friendly.
  6. Went for brunch with our daughter and boyfriend for our first meal in NYC and it was great.
  7. the stuffed french toast is highly recommended.
  8. The burgers are great, as are the fish entrees.
  9. This is a great place for a sophisticated, romantic meal (try an appetizer and entree, I recommend the bruschetta and the molasses glazed tuna- but make sure to save room for banana chocolate chip bread pudding), but it is also conducive to a casual meal-
  10. The soup was good.
  11. attentive staff, great food.
  12. The tuna with collard greens and carrot pancakes is excellent and the green chili mac-n-cheese is a tasty twist on a comfort food staple.
  13. had some eggs on vegetable hash concoction, which was more like bland sauteed chopped veggies than interesting veggie hash browns (which I was hoping for).
  14. The food was amazing, the drinks were unusual and definitely did the trick (butterscotch martinis!)
  15. The grilled salmon was excellent and the St Louis Pork Libs were to die for!
  16. Our service was good, and even if it wasn't, the food would have made such a shortsight seem negligible.
  17. My friends had the pulled pork and the burgers--which they loved--and we all left happy.
  18. The atmosphere of Good is unpretentious yet lovely and the food is consistently outstanding and inventive.
  19. it's a shame because I've always loved the food, service and atmosphere, but I'll definitely think twice about eating there again.
  20. They gave a huge serving of pork.
  21. The Frozen Blackberry Vodka Julep is addictive, the service is gracious and the food?
  22. The food is good, but very forgettable.
  23. This is another delicious find thanks to the Diner's Deck, my favorite new dining guide for New York City.
  24. Good food; lousy service
  25. Our reservation got screwed up but the manager swiftly bought us a round of drinks, righted the situation and we were seated and having a fantastic dinner (burgers are AMAZING) after only a minor delay.
  26. We stopped in here late Saturday night and had an unexpected excellent meal.
  27. In either case, you must try one of their specialty cocktails- they're not cheap ($10), but are made with fresh ingredients and are absolutely delicious.
  28. Unfortunately everything else on my plate was awful: Organic lettuce w/out dressing, $5 dry brittle looking chicken sausages, and what looked like worn out potatoes.
  29. Try the watermelon martini (fresh watermelon juice) and the Lulo daquari.
  30. but only if you like your eggs runny because that's how they're supposed to be for this dish.
  31. service was excellent and the food was delicious.
  32. But there are lots of healthy choices--I had a tasty harvest salad and a salmon entree that was perfectly cooked and wasn't swimming in sauce.
  33. It was very good, the food was fresh and plated very nice as well.
  34. We also had the egg platter, vanilla-coconut pancakes, and the Good signature breakfast (little bit of everything).
  35. The bread basket was the best food we were served--home made donuts, scones, etc.
  36. pork tenderloin is very tasty.
  37. Everything we got was very tasty: good salads, yummy fries (if you like them thin), really good ribs, delicious soup.
  38. had a veggie omlette which was very fresh and tasty.
  39. However, the food was excellent and inexpensive, the staff was friendly and they had creative cocktails.
  40. Brunch is tasty too- the atmosphere is far more casual and the pace is much faster.
  41. The food is consistently delicious and inventive, the service is reliably friendly (if we want to sit and drink a cocktail before we order it's no problem, if we're in a rush we can get served quickly), and the atmosphere is adult and unpretentious.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. interesting menu, cute location!
  2. Very interesting menu with eclectic combinations, a slight southamerican touch and great desserts!
  3. But there are lots of healthy choices--I had a tasty harvest salad and a salmon entree that was perfectly cooked and wasn't swimming in sauce.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. Found this great place thru Diner's Deck
  2. I'd say its a good place to take your parents for a decent diner.
  3. really like the atmosphere and the nice size of the restaurant.
  4. it seems like a great place to have brunch, everything seemed great until after our order was placed.
  5. Great place, this is my favorite moderate price restaurant in the south chelsea north west village area.
  6. This is a great place for a sophisticated, romantic meal (try an appetizer and entree, I recommend the bruschetta and the molasses glazed tuna- but make sure to save room for banana chocolate chip bread pudding), but it is also conducive to a casual meal-
return potential
50.0% positive
  1. The brunch drinks were great but the whole experience was definitely not good enough to go back for.
service
89.58000183105469% positive
  1. The only negative comment I have is that it took the wait staff a long time to take our orders but overall we all had a great experience here.
  2. Horrible management and service
  3. However, the food was excellent and inexpensive, the staff was friendly and they had creative cocktails.
  4. The service is helpful, friendly and never snooty.
  5. After a 40 minute wait for 2 people in the bitter cold this past Sunday, I was expecting a pretty phenomenal brunch from Good and they delivered!
  6. The Frozen Blackberry Vodka Julep is addictive, the service is gracious and the food?
  7. The service was attentive but not overly so and very friendly.
  8. The jalapeno and cheese grits were delicious as well, and the staff super friendly.
  9. Our service was good, and even if it wasn't, the food would have made such a shortsight seem negligible.
  10. Although the wait was too long, the staff was cheerful, and the brunch was probably the best I've ever had.
  11. The food is consistently delicious and inventive, the service is reliably friendly (if we want to sit and drink a cocktail before we order it's no problem, if we're in a rush we can get served quickly), and the atmosphere is adult and unpretentious.
  12. We're were disappointed since the food is good but the service was lousy.
  13. The wait staff was great with filling up the coffee mug and water glass.
  14. Very friendly, attentive waiters.
  15. Our reservation got screwed up but the manager swiftly bought us a round of drinks, righted the situation and we were seated and having a fantastic dinner (burgers are AMAZING) after only a minor delay.
  16. Good food; lousy service
  17. attentive staff, great food.
  18. service was excellent and the food was delicious.
  19. and the service was friendly and laid back.
  20. But the service was not very attentive or friendly.
  21. it's a shame because I've always loved the food, service and atmosphere, but I'll definitely think twice about eating there again.
  22. The service is always friendly and you never leave hungry.
  23. I'm surprised how many people loved Good -- we were a bit disappointed at brunch.
  24. The staff was so supportive of us and helped us maneuver our stroller so well, that we tacked on an additional $20 onto our very reasonable bill (less than $200 for 7 brunches, plus drinks and desserts, including tip!
value
81.25% positive
  1. However, the food was excellent and inexpensive, the staff was friendly and they had creative cocktails.
  2. They gave a huge serving of pork.
  3. In either case, you must try one of their specialty cocktails- they're not cheap ($10), but are made with fresh ingredients and are absolutely delicious.
  4. With burnt breads, bland flavors (hiding coyly under beautiful presentation, this place is an overpriced pain in the wallet.
  5. Maybe brunch is great--I've never been--but dinner was so much more than I expected, especially for the price.
  6. Great place, this is my favorite moderate price restaurant in the south chelsea north west village area.
  7. Big prices, big portions.
  8. will say the bloody mary was good, but not worth the price.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. Although the wait was too long, the staff was cheerful, and the brunch was probably the best I've ever had.
  2. The only negative comment I have is that it took the wait staff a long time to take our orders but overall we all had a great experience here.
  3. After a 40 minute wait for 2 people in the bitter cold this past Sunday, I was expecting a pretty phenomenal brunch from Good and they delivered!
1 Star Rating: Poor

09/20/09

Horrible management and service

by bubblesbet

They charged a $3/person cutting cake fee. They NEVER mentioned it on the menu or in person. They just slapped the $24 charge onto the bill and expected it to be paid. The cutting cake fee cost more than the cake!! Manager was an a$$ and wouldn't take off the ridiculous charge that was NEVER mentioned! Was rude and unfriendly. Food was not spectacular and the portions were small. Food was priced in the higher $20's and $10+ for a salad.

Will never go there again!! Do not recommend. Should be named BAD restaurant.

  • Pros: NONE
  • Cons: Worst manager and service ever. Horrible food and expensive!
1 Star Rating: Poor

09/20/09

Horrible management and service

by bubblesbet

They charged a $3/person cutting cake fee. They NEVER mentioned it on the menu or in person. They just slapped the $24 charge onto the bill and expected it to be paid. The cutting cake fee cost more than the cake!! Manager was an a$$ and wouldn't take off the ridiculous charge that was NEVER mentioned! Was rude and unfriendly. Food was not spectacular and the portions were small. Food was priced in the higher $20's and $10+ for a salad.

Will never go there again!! Do not recommend. Should be named BAD restaurant.

  • Pros: NONE
  • Cons: Worst manager and service ever. Horrible food and expensive!
2 Star Rating: Below Average

08/14/09

Good but not great.

by temp2

Went today with a friend for lunch. We both ordered the mixed greens salad with pears and pecans. I ordered the large size as opposed to the smaller one (appetizer size). It was not worth the steep $12.00 price for what you receive. I'm afraid to see what the smaller plate looks like. It was good but way overpriced for what I received.

  • Pros: Nice location
  • Cons: Overpriced
4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/15/08

cozy place..

by JESSEE28

Ah Good Restaurant. Solid four. Big prices, big portions. I really like the atmosphere and the nice size of the restaurant. I wouldn't necessarily go back unless I lived close. Everything we got was very tasty: good salads, yummy fries (if you like them thin), really good ribs, delicious soup. I'd say its a good place to take your parents for a decent diner. I would recommend to anyone.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/07/08

Good For Lunch...

by AchitaMut

I went to the Good two weeks ago, for a business lunch. It was very good, the food was fresh and plated very nice as well.The grilled salmon was excellent and the St Louis Pork Libs were to die for! The only negative comment I have is that it took the wait staff a long time to take our orders but overall we all had a great experience here. I would definately recommend this establishment!

  • Pros: food,ambiance
  • Cons: staff slow

The Details on Good Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • good food
  • friendly service
  • great phenomenal brunch
  • great place
  • very tasty everything
  • fabulous course meal
  • friendly wait staff
  • great burgers
  • big price
  • recommend molasses glazed tuna
  • great experience
  • delicious good salads
  • nice size
  • recommend frozen blackberry vodka julep
  • disappointing whole experience
  • enjoyed cheese
  • always loved atmosphere
  • very interesting menu
  • delightful lemon ricotta pancakes
  • decent diner
  • fresh ingredients
  • great desserts
  • creative cocktails
  • very fresh veggie omlette
  • mediocre decor