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The Four Seasons

99 E 52nd St
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (347) 901-4986
Fax: (212) 754-1077
The Four Seasons
Price:
$$$$
Cross Street:
Between Lexington Avenue and Park Avenue
Directions:
6 at 51st St; E; F at Lexington Ave
Best of Citysearch:
Business Dining 2005, Power Lunch 2004
Hours:
Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm, 5pm-9:30pm, Sat 5pm-11:30pm

Message from The Four Seasons

The Four Seasons

A beautiful restaurant that offers delicious entrees.

  • 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.

Paid advertisement by The Four Seasons.

Editorial Review for The Four Seasons – by Lucien Fletcher

The Scene
For more than four decades, the Four Seasons has been synonymous with the power lunch, where high rollers break bread and, by meal and deal's end, more than the sirloin has been devoured. Choose from two very different settings: the legendary Grill Room, with its soaring ceiling, rosewood walls, leather banquettes and rippling curtains made of brass beads. Or the romantic Pool Room featuring a gurgling marble pool framed by illuminated trees. Service is polished and exacting.

The Food
Stick with specialties like lusty civet of wild boar with pappardelle, lentil and sausage soup and the simple roast turbot with root vegetables. Entrees include grilled tuna in a pomegranate sauce, steaks, bison, and pheasant breast. Desserts rise to the occasion.

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Insider Tips

The Extras

Leave time before dinner to have a drink at the classy Grill Room bar, where it's easy and fun to play "spot the mogul."

Look Good

Tables adjacent to the marble pool are the most coveted in the Pool Room. Book one in advance and look like a VIP.

User Reviews for The Four Seasons

Citysearch (29), AOL CityGuide (7 ), MenuPages (5 ), Dine.com (3 ), RestaurantRow.com (5 ), All (49)

4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/07/2008 Posted by ShnnnS

I've been visiting this restaurant a lot lately and I will most indeed keep going there. The menu has a little bit of everything, the presentation is brilliant and the food is simply amazingly cooked. They seem to have changed the manager recently and the new one seems to be making a difference. The service and customer attention has improved greatly. I feel almost at home when I'm there and the serving is fast and efficient. So has the cocktail menu, too. That is certainly the way to business growth.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/14/2008 Posted by rachelb82

During our trip to NYC, we made reservations to dine in the pool room of the Four Seasons for their pre-theater menu (offering a modified menu for $65 pp). The wine list was extensive - though the staff did not seem knowledgeable about wine pairings. The bread we received was horrible - rock hard and cold - and the "free" appetizer of olives was disappointing. However, our main course was wonderful. I had fish and my husband had the filet - both of which exceeded our expectations. The dessert (we had a pear torte) was good - but, once again, the staff was unable to provide appropriate drink suggestions. When we inquired about ports - the waitress listed off several but did not know taste variations or cost. Not what I would expect for the price and prestige of this location. All in all, I would return - as it was a beautiful restaurant - but I hope the staff pays more attention to the little details in the future.

Pros: Ambience, Main Course

Cons: Price, Unknowledgeable staff

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Editor's Review

A New York dining landmark for movers and shakers.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

The Extras

Leave time before dinner to have a drink at the classy Grill Room bar, where it's easy and fun to play "spot the mogul."

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Pay garage

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm, 5pm-9:30pm
  • Sat 5pm-11:30pm

Dress Code

  • Dressy

Cuisines

  • American (Traditional)

Payment Types

  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Visa

Meal Price

  • $$$$

Amenities

  • Fine Dining
  • Lunch Spot
  • Group Dining
  • Special Occasion Dining
  • Romantic Dining
  • Private Rooms
  • Business Dining

Recognition for The Four Seasons

2005 Audience Winner - Business Dining
2004 Audience Winner - Power Lunch

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