10/29/09

Ciao, Opera! and so much more

by gatecrasher15

We thought we had exhausted the weekly line-up of Duane Park’s performances from burlesque, to live music, etc. The other night we were treated to the newest trick up their sleeve: opera. That’s right, opera. We were hesitant when first informed of the planned performance. I envisioned large women, belting out full bodied arias that echoed off the walls and shattered stemware. How wrong I was. The youthful selection of singers graced the stage and moved about the dining room floor clad in elegant gowns. Each of the three singers performed a short aria, and then took a 20-25 minute break before singing their second and final pieces.

The pacing was perfect. The performances were unobtrusive, pleasant and refreshing. My perspective on the genre completely changed.

In addition to a solid meal, friendly service and powerfully tasty drinks, we found ourselves lost in the lively and haunting beauty of the performances.

• Pros: Great food
• Cons: In Tribeca...

07/15/09

A night of classy entertainment and great food!

by MandiWhitford

I found this place over the weekend and am in love! Duane Park is not only an amazing restaurant with tasty Creole inspired food (you must try the bouilliabaise!!), it is also making its way into the entertainment circuit a few nights a week. On Friday, there is a burlesque show. Yes, that's right, burlesque! No cover! It's classy, inspired, and I felt like I was in 1940's Paris. The room transforms easily into this environment - it is spectacular. I can't wait to go back. You must check it out.

11/19/08

Best restaurant in Tribeca

by Tribecadineralicia

I love this place! It is elegant without being stuffy; unique without being overstated; and the food is out of this world! I first came here with a couple friends, and loved it so much that my friends booked my birthday lunch here - they accommodated 40 of us promptly, warmly, and we never felt rushed. I love the decor - check out the website, there's nothing like it in NYC. And the food is spectacular - been here many times and am always delighted. Great service too - all in all, a jewel of Tribeca.

10/26/08

Perfect neighborhood restaurant; perfect "special evening" restaurant--Just Perfect

by TWHW

Aside from a lovely setting--beautiful wallpaper and chandelier that transports one to an antebellum manse--and delicious food, the attentive (but not overbearing) service, wonderful wine list and gracious host/hostess make Duane Park the perfect place to be whether for a bite to eat after a long work day or when looking for a special place for a celebration.

We eat there quite often and never tire of the food. From appetizers to dessert (including drinks), everything is perfect. Can't really recommend just one dish because love everyone that I've ordered. However, while I usually don't like to order chicken, I am hooked on Duane Park's pan-roasted organic chicken. Of course, I also love the bass, the steak, duck confit ... get the picture?

If there is a complaint, it's Duane Park serves up too much of a good thing and, so, not good for the waistline!

If you live in the neighborhood, you're very lucky. If you don't, well worth the trip.

Also hear, there will be late night supper club on Friday nights. Can't wait to check that out.

• Pros: Ambience, Service
• Cons: NONE

06/18/08

Tasty food, bad server that doesn't eat sorbet

by mskkcc

I read such good reviews on Duane Park and was super excited to take my bf there for his birthday.

I wanted to choose a place with DELICIOUS food, not just nice ambiance or fancy. Any price would be ok, as long as the food was different and special. The food was as the reviews stated, very good. HOWEVER, our server,"L", made the experience very unpleasant in the end. The server really plays a big role in your dining experience and she ruined it. She was not helpful in the menu item suggestions and we had to ASK for the specials for the night. When asked about desserts, she was not only helpless but sort of rude. She did say, "Well people get that a lot." When asked about the sorbets, which I'll bet are really good since they're made in their kitchen, she simply said, "I DON'T EAT SORBET!" And that was that. She really disappointed me! And in the end, she really actually made me angry that she ruined our dining experience. I've never experienced fine dining with unhelpful and almost rude servers. I'd go back for the food, but just as long as I don't get "L" who doesn't eat sorbet.

• Pros: Delicious food
• Cons: Poorly trained server

04/30/08

Hidden Jewel

by rickyromo

I have been 4 times to this amazing restaurant since I discovered it a month ago. I strongly recommend it.

Posh decor, relaxed atmosphere, amazing food, extremely friendly staff. Perfect.

Everything I have tried is really good, but if I have to recommend one dish I would say the scallops.

04/28/08

White-columned manse offering a taste of Tara in Tribeca.

by Kathleen Squires

In Short
You'll feel like the Southern belle of the ball inside this Tara-like room, where you half-expect Scarlett O' Hara to swoop in. But not only the chandeliers and white columns set the plantation tone. Shawn Knight (ex-Natchez) adds Dixie touches to a modern American menu with dishes like barbecued quail with black-eyed pea farro salad. Otherwise, Berkshire pork chop with smoked bacon spaetzle holds Yankee appeal, while the desserts like a Mexican chocolate tart go beyond the North and the South.

03/05/08

Amazing food, fabulous place for a date of group of friends!!!

by cmmac

Went here during the most recent snow storm so it was quiet, but we loved it all the same. The food was amazing. Everything was so tasty. Great wine list and reasonable prices. The music playlist was great too, high kudos to the manager who put it together. Highly recommend this place, they just renovated and the decor is beautiful, great little bar area to hang out and wait on your other guests. The staff is also very nice and accomodating. Will definitely be back!

• Pros: Ambience, food, service, music
• Cons: Absolutely none!

10/03/07

Perfect Quiet Romantic Spot

by qtgurljny

The owners definitely know what they are doing, catering to a clientele that likes food without feeling the rush and and the need to be a celebrity to get decent service like so many of the trendy, high-end restaurants in New York today. Completely unpretentious yet completely posh, Duane Park offers great food in a tucked away location. My favs were the scallop and crabcake, scallops were delish and the skate. Other notables were the tuna tartar and the softshell crab.

12/09/05

a sleeper!

by suebeelin

this place has suprisingly good food and service. The atmosphere is quaint, intimate, peaceful-- a hidden jewel in Tribeca. Sure, the prices are typical New York, but no more and no less. I enjoyed my experience!