I've never come here for dinner or brunch, but I think you can't go wrong here. It is an elegant Continental/fusion style restaurant that presents everything beautifully. The calamari, for... More

I've never come here for dinner or brunch, but I think you can't go wrong here. It is an elegant Continental/fusion style restaurant that presents everything beautifully. The calamari, for instance, comes in a wavy bowl. The soft shell crab I have tried had a tower of tomatoes with balsamic vinegar sprinkled on top. The warm chocolate cake (that is so yummy and is served with vanilla ice cream) is a work of art. One person who I ate with ordered the bento box of chocolate desserts. It was so cute! I actually saw Brasserie 8 1/2's dessert chef on the Food Network too. The prices are a bit high (considering I am from New Jersey), but I think it was worth it. The waiters are attentive and the decor is very well-blended. I think it's not all the food (which is above-average), it's the look of the place that makes Brasserie 8 1/2 a worthwhile eatery. You feel as if you are in awe when you walk down that curvaceous stairway into the restaurant.
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Brasserie 8 1/2 is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with a winding red staircase that leads you to the bar. The seafood is DELICIOUS: fresh lobster,... More

Brasserie 8 1/2 is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with a winding red staircase that leads you to the bar. The seafood is DELICIOUS: fresh lobster, crispy calamari, and moist fish. The food not only tastes good, it looks good as well; the plates, which are decorated with special flowery designs and dots, are very aesthetically pleasing. The desserts and cocktails are also excellent.
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this brasserie located in midtown west is very modern looking and features an art collection. when you walk in, you walk down a flight of curvy stairway to the dining room area which is really... More

this brasserie located in midtown west is very modern looking and features an art collection. when you walk in, you walk down a flight of curvy stairway to the dining room area which is really glamorous looking. the food was quite good but i was more impressed with the decor, space, and atmosphere. Worth a try if you happen to be in the area.
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Brasserie 8 1/2 is one of my favorite places for brunch (on a special occasion or just a regular old Sunday). Come with an empty stomach and plenty of room for desserts (they are laid out on the... More

Brasserie 8 1/2 is one of my favorite places for brunch (on a special occasion or just a regular old Sunday). Come with an empty stomach and plenty of room for desserts (they are laid out on the bar beneath the winding staircase that leads into the cocktail lounge). You can feast on things from the simple (plain omelette) to the divine (one of the best carveries in brunchland). Alcohol is not served until noon, I believe, so you may have to wait for your Bloody or Mimosa. I have also enjoyed lunch & dinner here!
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