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We're big fans of Jean Georges/Nougatine, so we refused to believe the negative reviews on Citysearch and try for ourselves. I'm sorry to say they're right- although the service is outstanding and... More
We're big fans of Jean Georges/Nougatine, so we refused to believe the negative reviews on Citysearch and try for ourselves. I'm sorry to say they're right- although the service is outstanding and the staff very friendly and attitude-free, the food at Perry Street is average at best. The crab dumplings, which I was looking forward to, were so over peppered that the delicate flavor was completely overpowered. My arctic char entree was average at best and the desserts, to be consistent, were worth leaving as well. The tiny portions were not consistent with the *large* bill, I might add. There are too many fantastic restaurants in NYC to pay this much for mediocrity- go somewhere else.
Pros: staff, service
Cons: food
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I've been here for lunch and dinner. Both were pleasant experiences. The restaurant is a bit out of the way but I love the ambience and decor. It's soothing, elegant and very comfortable. The... More
I've been here for lunch and dinner. Both were pleasant experiences. The restaurant is a bit out of the way but I love the ambience and decor. It's soothing, elegant and very comfortable. The portion size is on the small side so ordering a full 3-course meal is recommended. From what I've tried, I recommend the lettuce and poached egg for appetiser, fried chicken, beef fillet and roast salmon for entrees and the poached pear with almond cream for dessert. It's a lovely restaurant that is great for a leisurely meal with close ones.
Pros: Decor, Food
Cons: Out of the way
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If you like tasteless, bland and seasonless food then this restaurant is for you! We ate on a Friday night - at 8:30pm the restaurant was only one third full. The tables have no presentation such... More
If you like tasteless, bland and seasonless food then this restaurant is for you! We ate on a Friday night - at 8:30pm the restaurant was only one third full. The tables have no presentation such as candles or flowers and the "placemats" are pieces of brown paper! I felt like I was eating in a diner! The food is uncreative, boring and dull and lacks any form of creativity and presentation. I had red snapper which was so rubbery it nearly bounced off my plate! The dinner roll was hard as a rock! Even the tea was weak - it arrived luke warm and lacked any form of taste.
Cons: over cooked food, boring flavors, no creativity
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Spectacular dining space, creative cuisine, and attentive service - what more can you ask for? If you do not want to dish out the extra cash for dinner, enjoy their 3 course prix-fixe lunch for... More
Spectacular dining space, creative cuisine, and attentive service - what more can you ask for? If you do not want to dish out the extra cash for dinner, enjoy their 3 course prix-fixe lunch for about $20 during the week. This restaurant is at the top of my favorites list and one I would highly recommend.
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Lost my reservation, which is a shame for a restaurant of this standard. Food was just ok compared to other restaurants of the same price. Minimal space design is a bit too cold as was the service.... More
Lost my reservation, which is a shame for a restaurant of this standard. Food was just ok compared to other restaurants of the same price. Minimal space design is a bit too cold as was the service. It is chic service without the personal touch. After losing our reservations, they did apologize but did not do anything to try and keep us there...didn't even help us check our coats or even offered a decent table to make up for the mistake--we were seated by door and also watched the silly door routine of trying to keep the wind out. Service was very sparse. Just didn't feel right spending that much $ at a place that didn't really seem to appreciate your business.
Pros: Nice setting, chic
Cons: cold service
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Unfortunately, we set the bar way too high for Perry Str. 15 mins after arriving, we spoke with the hostess, who told us a table was eating dessert and would be opening up shortly. 1 hour later,... More
Unfortunately, we set the bar way too high for Perry Str. 15 mins after arriving, we spoke with the hostess, who told us a table was eating dessert and would be opening up shortly. 1 hour later, we were still waiting...think dessert was confused with appetizers: STRIKE ONE.
Once we were finally seated, we were put in a strategically located table right next to the door. In a display of pure architectural genius, the 2 sets of doors directly open up to the west side highway. Watching the staff try to prevent the wind from affecting the ambience was both highly comical and ineffective. My wife had to wear her winter jacket while we surveyed the menus: STRIKE TWO.
In line with the rest of the experience, the cuisine was subpar, as was the service: STRIKE THREE!
Pros: Coat check, Not our last meal, Like being robbed
Cons: Reservation what?, Food/Service, Location
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I like the decor despite it looking very hotel lobby / airport lounge-ish. It maintained calm and quiet while poised next to the West Side Highway. The food was good, not great. Far from great. ... More
I like the decor despite it looking very hotel lobby / airport lounge-ish. It maintained calm and quiet while poised next to the West Side Highway. The food was good, not great. Far from great. I liked the pudding dessert even though it's been slandered here on cityearch. They kept swooping in to clear our plates before people in our party were finished with each course. Perry St is better suited for a corporate dinner than one with friends. Go to Lever House for similar level of food and amped-up corporate ambience.
Don't worry about the reservation thing. Both times I've been, it's been EMPTY. Despite that, they made a walk-in couple sit in the "lounge" area to dine.
Pros: Booths for groups
Cons: Prices, Ok food
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I recently had dinner here while sitting at the bar. Service at the bar was fine, just as you would expect. I had the pepper crab dumpling appetizer and the lamb for an entree. Both dishes were... More
I recently had dinner here while sitting at the bar. Service at the bar was fine, just as you would expect. I had the pepper crab dumpling appetizer and the lamb for an entree. Both dishes were excellent. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the dumplings had an amazing pepper taste. My friend had the sea bass which apparently was also excellent. The atmosphere is pretty minimal; slightly trendy feeling but not too stuffy. The decor is nice and relatively simple. They also have a lounge area to the side of the restaurant with nice sofas.
Pros: Food, Atmosphere
Cons: Expensive
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What ashame the service is so lame, because the food and the ambience were lovely. We were only 2 people with a very early (5:30pm) reservation and we were completely rushed by the entire staff. ... More
What ashame the service is so lame, because the food and the ambience were lovely. We were only 2 people with a very early (5:30pm) reservation and we were completely rushed by the entire staff. We felt like they threw our appetizers at us and circled us like sharks waiting for us to finish each course so they could turn the table over. When we politely asked them to "slow it down," they went too far and then we waited 45 min for our entrees. They have no idea how to pace a meal and allow for a dining experience. The worst part was when they asked us to leave the table right after we paid the check - despite other open tables! This place has quickly become too impressed with itself.....I was just relieved I was with a friend and not a client.
Pros: good food
Cons: service bad, rushed
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Tried Perry St. a few weeks back and still cannot forget the wonderful experience and amazing food. My husband and I sat at the bar, and service was excellent. All of our courses were a culinary... More
Tried Perry St. a few weeks back and still cannot forget the wonderful experience and amazing food. My husband and I sat at the bar, and service was excellent. All of our courses were a culinary delight, each dish bursting with flavor. Don't understand the negative reviews. Definately recommend this place to anyone looking to indulge on excellent food in a beautiful atmosphere.
Pros: food, service, atmosphere
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