(347) 901-4986
99 East 52nd Street
(Between Lexington Avenue and Park Avenue)
New York,
NY
10022
40.758474
-73.973169
Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown
Hours:
Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm, 5pm-9:30pm
Sat 5pm-11:30pm
Price:
$$$$
Parking:
Street
The Four Seasons
Last updated 9.30.09
What People Are Saying About The Four Seasons
The Owner
The Four Seasons
Owner
No restaurant is a better symbol of New York than The Four Seasons. Designed by legendary architects Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson, the restaurant is a modern classic that has been redefining American cuisine since 1959. Winner of Where Magazine's Best Food in New York award, The Four Seasons recently seduced New York magazine with "adventurous new flavors and marvelous pairings." When planning a visit to The Four Seasons, be sure to give your guests the address (52nd St b/w Park and Lexington Aves). Otherwise they may end up at a hotel chain by a similar name, rather than the…
The Editor
Josh Ozersky
Citysearch
The Four Seasons is totally unique as a New York institution: For over half a century it's defined the New York power restaurant experience. The world's leading moguls, millionaires and bankers come to sit in either the Pool Room, with its central marble pool and the hum of quiet deal-making everywhere, or the equally elegant Grill Room, with its shimmering metal curtains. Designed by Philip Johnson, it's the essence of sleek modernism. But the food, as the name implies, has always hewed more to seasonal fresh cooking than to slickly contemporary trends of the times; the menu, like the…
02/15/09
There is "Expensive-but-worth-it" and there is "Expensive-and-WTF"?
by rgmx
This is a twenty-something guy that doesn't mind laying down $300 for a fine and delicious meal for 2 on special occassions. But $500 for a dinner for two that didn't include Wine? Are you freaking kidding me?
Look, the appetizers were really good. The entree was also very good. Can't argue about that, but they are clearly over priced. What you are paying for is the environment and the name. Yes, the place is classy and beautiful, but they most certainly target the uber whealthy. Not the common joe that wants to go all out every once in a while.
$500 included:
Drinks: 2 glasses of Dom Perignon at $35 each.
Starters: Kobe Beef Sashimi. Which of course is not real Kobe but Wagyu beef. Surprised that a place of this caliber would advertise it as Kobe. A beef Consomme.
Entrees: Vanison steak and Bison Steak. Vanison was good but not amazing. Bison was quite excellent however.
Dessert: pure disaster. Just not good at all. Some Pineapple covered in a glaze of some kind and some pear tart thing. Not impressive at all.
I read reviews that called the restaurant too expensive and I thought to myself, but may be it is worth it. I was wrong.
The Four Seasons has history and it is a sort of landmark of New York City restaurants, but trust me, they will charge you through the nose just so that you can say "I've been to the four seasons restaurant". I wanted to go there to see if it was worth it and sadly, curiousity got the best of me and I paid dearly for it.
All in all, the food was great (except for the dessserts). The environment is very upscale and you will see a lot of rich guys with trophy wives or just highly paid escorts. If you are going for the food, it will not be worth it. Yes, it is good, but I've had better for cheaper.
You would think they would make up for it with service, sadly, no. Service was just ok, it is not what you'd expect for $500.
- Pros: Beautiful Restaurant, environment is very upsale.
- Cons: Unless you're a 40+ man that loves throwing money, this restaurant is not for you.
01/11/09
Best Occasion Dining
by ritzgirl21
Menu items were innovative. Service was top notch. The pool room was the most relaxing dining ambience that I've ever experienced in Manhattan. Our server even presented us with a great presentation of cookies and cotton candy with a candle at the end of our lunch. I'd love to come back soon, if I can only get a reservation at one of the few places where reservations are still hard to come by.
- Pros: Ambience (Pool Room), Bread Basket, Service
- Cons: Takes a while, if you're in a rush
11/30/08
nice dinner
by lakej
Very grateful for my parents who invite me to really nice dinners. And The Four Season was definitely good...but way overpriced for the portions. And a little too upscale for my liking. The grilled octopus appetizer was amazing. The steak was good. All in all, an intimate restaurant for special occasions .
The Details on The Four Seasons
Fun Fact:
In the Pool Room, the trees change from season to season and even occasionally bloom.
Where to Sit:
For maximum people-watching opportunities, come in at lunch and sit in the Grill Room.
Know Before You Go:
Men are still expected to wear jackets, although ties are optional.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Private Rooms, Lunch Spot, Business Dining, Group Dining
Cuisine:
Dress Code:
Coat & Tie
Message from The Four Seasons
- Power Lunches
- Special Events
- Private dining rooms
No restaurant is a better symbol of New York than The Four Seasons. Designed by legendary architects Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson, the restaurant is a modern classic that has been redefining American cuisine since 1959.
Winner of Where Magazine's Best Food in New York award, The Four Seasons recently seduced New York magazine with "adventurous new flavors and marvelous pairings."
When planning a visit to The Four Seasons, be sure to give your guests the address (52nd St b/w Park and Lexington Aves). Otherwise they may end up at a hotel chain by a similar name, rather than the restaurant that New Yorkers love.
Menu items include whole roasted pheasant, saffron aoli bouillabaisse and filet of bison with foie gras and truffle sauce.
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