09/25/09

food was very bad

by cutsey

3 or us went to B.A on Sept. 18th, the food was awful, we ordered the pork which was overcooked and so big if was nearly impossible to cut, we also ordered the spicey tuna which was full of veins and overcooked, also ordered was the shrimp and grits and when it arrived it was unedable it looked and tasted awful also ordered was a vidalia onion soup - usually onion soup is served with coutons, this one came with a hugh slice of burnt toast, the toast was so hard that I had to take it out of the soup and tried to cut it with a knife and even that was not possible - the only good item was the tuna tartare - we definitily will not return to bar americain

• Pros: food overpriced

09/14/09

Flay Flunked

by vinr

Went there with a party of six...I was expecting a pricey place, no problem...when you get what you pay for...

Started off with the tiered raw bar platter..generally good but the clams and oysters were saltier than usual.

Now the fun begins...plates were cleared, and it wasnt until 30mins later that I needed to inquire as to where the entrees were...servers are not attentative in providing updates or asking if there is anything they can do. After 40 min, when the entrees did finally arrive, presentation was tops along with flavors..temperature of my veal and my wifes pork chop was tepid..leading me to beleive out server had just forgetten about bringing us the food. Not what I expected from a place with an owner like Bobby....your service is a direct representation of your self..sorry but I'm done with visiting any more of his places..

• Pros: Good atmosphere
• Cons: Bad service leads to bad food

08/31/09

Bland Food, Poor Service

by professeurv

I met friends at Bobby Flay's Bar Americain yesterday for brunch. It was our first (and will be my only) time there. The server was pleasant and really encouraged my choice of brunch entrees. When the omelette I ordered arrived, however, it was the most bland and tasteless thing I had eaten in months! I waited for her to return so I could advise her that something had obviously been left out, but she never again came back while we sat there for almost an hour! Even when she brought the check, she never said 'how was the meal' (althought mine remained almost 90% untouched) - so I simply paid and left with the intention never to return. The only staff we saw between ordering and paying was the person who refilled the water and the always lukewarm coffee A real disappointment. When one orders an egg dish - in which the ingredients cost almost nothing, one expects their $17 will pay for some artistic and tasty treatment of the basics. Not so in this case. (by the way - no accomodation is made on their website for feedback - which I why I am writing this here. I strongly recommend you take your business elsewhere. Bryant Park Grill, for example, is far superior in every way. We ate there the day before (and my omelette there was excellent).

• Pros: My friends seemed happy with their clams
• Cons: tasteless brunch and poor service

07/15/09

Awesome

by TroyNYC

I picked Bar America tonight because of the rib special and I'm picky about my ribs. I have no complaints what so ever. Bobby Flay even stopped at our table to say hi and he was so nice. I can't wait to go back!

• Pros: The food was amazing
• Cons: None!

07/12/09

Great pre-theatre spot

by VinDivine

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First off, the place was pretty packed when we were there. Late afternoon/early PM before the theatre. The place was jammin', especially the bar. First kudos to this place? Even though were two deep at the bar, we got immediate service. Main reason: my wife Janine is smokin' hot and about 6' in heels. Yee Haw! But the bartenders here don't have that typical tunnel-vision so many do. Very cool. 'Cuz I despise waiting for a cocktail!

And even with the crowds & no resie, we got seated in under 30 minutes. Turn 'em and burn 'em Flay!

The menu here is eclectic and seems way bigger than it really is in sheer number of selections. Well played, Bobby. They have a raw bar, 10 appys including an awesome Vidalia Onion Soup w/ Vermont Cheddar, a tasty, filling bowl that could go toe-to-toe with most traditional French Onion Soups. Another killer is the Spicy Tuna Tartare. I know, I know, you're asking: "VdV, when the hell is this staple on all appy menus gonna wear itself out and swim away into the sunset?" Hey I hear ya. But ya want Bobby to keep this one on 4-ever. This Tartare is excellent sushi-grade tuna, cut into generous chunks and seasoned perfectly with jalapeno and smoke. Yes, smoke. Don't know how he got that smoky accent in there but it works....

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• Pros: great menu & food, solid service, nice Manhattan/city vibe
• Cons: definitely not regular 'hang out' type of spot

03/25/09

nice american bar

by hervecayard

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• Pros: none
• Cons: none

03/18/09

love the brunch

by mrgn

I've been here once for brunch. It's well-prepared and presented. The service was so-so, but I'd go back anytime.

03/18/09

Bobby does it again

by JMrtinez2

We went to Bar Americain on many occasions and in every single visit the food was amazing!

Our severs were great and it was a very enjoyable place.

02/17/09

An explosion of flavors in my mouth!

by Latintreasure

I went there during lunch with my coworkers the other day, and that was the phrase I couldn't stop saying. I loved the ambiance, but above all, I loved the food. Great flavors. Looking forward to going there again. Yummy!

• Pros: Food, ambiance, the salmon, the lobster and avocado salad...yumm!
• Cons: none

11/25/08

Just Perfect

by sweetdreamm

Hands down, wondeful experience here! Loved it! I had friends come into town and I had to make last minute reservations somewhere in the city for a birthday dinner.

I'm so glad I picked this place! The service, ambience, and food were excellent! It was perfect! It's hard to find a good mix of all these things. It was elegant, sophisticated, chic, and the food was amazing!

I highly recommend the smoked chicken.

• Pros: service,ambiance,food