Sardi's Restaurant

04/28/2008 Posted by Miller54

I was there last friday with my husband and i didnt like it at all.I think this place overrated.Never again.

02/26/2007 Posted by tam65bowels

My husband and I were visiting NYC for the Holidays and we thought it would be fun to stop by Sardis for a drink. We knew it was known as being touristy, and we ushered to the bar upstairs. It was fairly crowded but we were able to find two seats at the bar. The bartender Dieago took excellent care of us, charming, and even took a small order from us, that he himself picked up and delivered. The appetizers were good. When we come back to the city in Spring to see Chorus Line we will surely come back and have dinner and another drink with our new friend.

Pros: Dieago, charactures, good view

Cons: Crowded bar

11/05/2006 Posted by cmc209

.....or they were there on a night when they were breaking in a new kitchen staff? My and my husband's experience couldn't have been more different. We were a good 40min early to our reseration and expected to wait, but we were promptly and graciously seated anyway. We ordered the pre-fixe dinner and got two different appetizers, the ceasar salad and the spinach canelloni. The salad was perfectly dressed, and the dressing itself was what ceasar should be, light and lemony, not heavy and dense. The canelloni was delicious and served in a cream sauce and the dish was broiled to give it a delicous crust. It was warm and comforting on a cold night. For our entree, we both had the ribeye, both of our steaks were cooked to perfection, and the butter sauce they were topped with was infused with wine and delicous. The dish was accompanied by haricots verts that were cooked perfectly (they tasted as though they were picked that morning), and pomm frites (I refuse to call them french fries, they were so delicous that that title doesn't do them justice). For desert we had the cheese cake. This is the only cheese cake I've really ever enjoyed at a restaurant, and it tasted like my mother's recipie. No, this restaurant is not at the cutting edge of haute cuisine, but, they excell at the preparation of the simple, traditional fare that they serve. BTW I wan't expecting a restroom attendant so I didn't have cash on me to tip them. Remember to bring some cash.

Pros: food, location (directly accross from the theater we were attending)

09/05/2006 Posted by mldjudo

I had the greatest birthday ever going to Sardi's. I was treated very well by the staff and they were extremely attentive. My boyfriend and I chose Sardi's for my birthday and we will definitely be back for other occasions or just a nice meal in Manhattan. The food was PERFECT! The best meal out that I had in a very long time. We were extremely satisfied! We started with an appetizer Sampler, which has a tease of every delectable delight that you can imagine artistically placed on one plate. Then for our Main course, we dined on Mahi Mahi and Salmon over Greens - AGAIN, Perfectly cooked. Just the way we liked it. Dessert was a beautiful final touch. We shared a cheese cake, which came to us on a plate in a round shape with drizzles of a white chocolate and raspberry sauce. Their Coffee was top shelf too. We were very pleased with everything and they made sure we were seated and served on time before he left for a Broadway Show that we planned to see. Sardi's started our most wonderful evening! We will not be a stranger to Sardi's in the future. You now have two more happy customers.

Pros: FOOD, Service, atmosphere

Cons: The lighting in the room was a little darker than I liked it, but it did give it a romantic look.

08/04/2006 Posted by highadvisor

I went with a tour group. The atmosphere is nice and the waiters are polite. The food is expensive. My dish came late so I got a free desert.

Pros: Service, atmosphere, deserts

Cons: Prices

02/15/2006 Posted by jkurz

I fall somewhere in the middle. I would say that the atmosphere was nothing amazing, I didn't feel like the authenticity of the history of the place was nearly as prevelant as it could have been in the experience. For someone who is very familiar with Broadway it might prove exciting. The food was good but not great. We had a nice view but it was too cold in the dining room. They did a good job getting us out in time for our show and the doorman got us a cab with a smile, which was the single best part of the restaurant.

Pros: Location, Doorman, Pretty good food

Cons: Lacks inspiration, Chilly inside, Nothing special

12/10/2005 Posted by brandystewart

Total winner. Food, friendly wait staff. Crab cakes and rib eye was delicious! Fine dining without the uptight atmospere.

Pros: Friendly Wait Staff, Food, Location

11/29/2004 Posted by greg1202

While entertaining friends from out of town, we stopped into Sardi's for a pre-dinner drink and a look around. The warm welcome we received made us decide to stay for dinner -- a real treat for us. All of our food was delicious (especially the crab cakes and pork chops) and the service was outstanding! I can't wait for the next opportunity to dine in this wonderful New York and Broadway tradition. Thanks to the entire staff who made the evening very special!

06/24/2004 Posted by caroln242

Sardi's may have just average food, but the service and ambiance made up for it. They understand that most people have theatre tickets and serve promptly but without rushing you. The staff was courteous and efficient. The doorman went above and beyond the call of duty to get us a cab. A very pleasant dining experience in an enduring piece of New York tradition.

Pros: good service, atmosphere

Cons: , high prices

02/23/2004 Posted by 178131

I wasn't expecting much based on the Editorial Review, but this place was great. On a crowded Saturday night, we got there earlier than our reservation, but they sat us immediately. We were whisked to our table where we were promptly served drinks. We then admired all the portraits around us. We never felt rushed, though they were prompt and attentive. The food wasn't spectacular, but it was worth the price. The atmosphere is really what makes it though. It's a piece of Old New York that everyone should experience.

Pros: Ambiance, Friendly staff, Prompt service

Cons: , Hectic Waiting Area