Brasserie

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100 East 53rd St.
New York, NY 10022

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(212) 751-4840
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Brasserie is the ulimate dining hotspot -- exceptional fare, remarkable atmospheric flare and outstanding service. I consider myself a connoisseur of NYC dining, and I cannot exp...

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pretty unexceptional and mediocre at best. that was my own experience and while I'm sure many prior diners may have indeed had a wonderful evening, this is one ny restaurant that'...

The food was NOT good 12/9/2002

I made reservations at Brasserie since I had the Dine out NY $25 Gift certificate. The atmosphere is a bit stuffy but I guess if that is what you like..... The sushi appetizer was fine but I had a seafood combo main course which tasted like it was still in the ocean....sandy, very fishy and not good. My boyfriend had salmon and had the same complaint. We both reached for the salt b/c the food had absolutely no flavor. Dessert - creme brulee was average. I tasted an aftertaste, very eggy. UGH. Oh well, I wouldnt dine there again even if they gave me a $100 gift certificate...SORRY... Pros: fast service, seated quick, sushi was good Cons: main course BAD, no inventive flavor, creme brulee BAD more
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You'll want to go back! 11/30/2002

Brasserie has an attractive decor, efficient service that is not fussy, and AMAZING FOOD! Their steak frites is to die for; the steak itself is great, but it's the frites that I'm going back for! They are crispy, not greasy, and come in very generous portions! My boyfriend, who doesn't share my enthusiasm for red meat, had the Nicoise salad and was happy too. My only complaint would be the bread: the baguette could really be a lot fresher. But then again, who needs bread with those french fries! Pros: gread food, decor Cons: mediocre bread more
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You'll want to go back! 11/29/2002

Brasserie has an attractive decor, efficient service that is not fussy, and AMAZING FOOD! Their steak frites is to die for; the steak itself is great, but it's the frites that I'm going back for! They are crispy, not greasy, and come in very generous portions! My boyfriend, who doesn't share my enthusiasm for red meat, had the Nicoise salad and was happy too. My only complaint would be the bread: the baguette could really be a lot fresher. But then again, who needs bread with those french fries! Pros: gread food, decor Cons: mediocre bread more
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Dependable...and oh! those fries... 11/23/2002

Brasserie is one restaurant that I faithfully return to at least once a week; it's convenient to where I live, but it also has darn good food. You can't go wrong with any red meat choices (from a lowly hamburger to an enormous rib eye), but make sure your entree either comes with or is supplemented by an order of those divinely crispy, non-greasy french fries. Absolutely addictive, and worth the extra half-hour on the treadmill. Service is brisk, casual yet professional. The hipsters moved on after the initial 15 minutes, but the setting is still comfortably slick, and you'll still be dining in a packed house any given weekday night--and especially lunchtime. Prices aren't low-end, but appropriate for the quality and portions. Pros: CONSISTENT, good food, Good service, Slick decor Cons: Noisy bar area more
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Dependable...and oh! those fries... 11/22/2002

Brasserie is one restaurant that I faithfully return to at least once a week; it's convenient to where I live, but it also has darn good food. You can't go wrong with any red meat choices (from a lowly hamburger to an enormous rib eye), but make sure your entree either comes with or is supplemented by an order of those divinely crispy, non-greasy french fries. Absolutely addictive, and worth the extra half-hour on the treadmill. Service is brisk, casual yet professional. The hipsters moved on after the initial 15 minutes, but the setting is still comfortably slick, and you'll still be dining in a packed house any given weekday night--and especially lunchtime. Prices aren't low-end, but appropriate for the quality and portions. Pros: CONSISTENT, good food, Good service, Slick decor Cons: Noisy bar area more
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Midtown Dining 11/14/2002

Good food in a nice setting. Nothing to get too excited about- it is a mid town expense account restaurant, that you can afford on your own dime if need be. They do great fish from Arctic Char and Halibut specials to menu items like salmon and a mixed seafood grill. Lightingis a little garish in areas Pros: great fish, good specials, great service Cons: lighting more
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Midtown Dining 11/14/2002

Good food in a nice setting. Nothing to get too excited about- it is a mid town expense account restaurant, that you can afford on your own dime if need be. They do great fish from Arctic Char and Halibut specials to menu items like salmon and a mixed seafood grill. Lightingis a little garish in areas Pros: great fish, good specials, great service Cons: lighting more
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pleasant 11/11/2002

Though the receptionist and seating assistant can be replaced with more service-oriented people, the food, wait staff, and decor were appealing. The grade of ingeredients was noticably superb. I would definitely recommend this place to all the French cuisine fans. Pros: Fascinating decor, Great wait staff Cons: Terrible reception more
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pleasant 11/10/2002

Though the receptionist and seating assistant can be replaced with more service-oriented people, the food, wait staff, and decor were appealing. The grade of ingeredients was noticably superb. I would definitely recommend this place to all the French cuisine fans. Pros: Fascinating decor, Great wait staff Cons: Terrible reception more
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Great food and decor 10/25/2002

The decor of the restaurant is great and the good is delicious. Their yellow gazpacho soup is the best soup I have ever had, bar none! more
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Great food and decor 10/24/2002

The decor of the restaurant is great and the good is delicious. Their yellow gazpacho soup is the best soup I have ever had, bar none! more
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Even my mother liked it 10/21/2002

I have been to Brasserie a few times now, and each time has been memorable. I took my mother there this past weekend for dinner, and while she wasn't ecstatic over her couscous, everything else was wonderful, down to the cappuccinos. I recommend the french onion soup and the lobster dish from the raw bar menu is a must. more
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Even my mother liked it 10/20/2002

I have been to Brasserie a few times now, and each time has been memorable. I took my mother there this past weekend for dinner, and while she wasn't ecstatic over her couscous, everything else was wonderful, down to the cappuccinos. I recommend the french onion soup and the lobster dish from the raw bar menu is a must. more
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Best of times ... worst of times 10/9/2002

The maitre d' is TERRIBLE. The decor is great. The barmen are extremely pleasant. The place smells of frying. The restaurant service is lacklustre (OK, patchy - I have had very good to downright awful). The lighting is either too dark at night or like being interrogated in the day. The food is also patchy. The wine list is decent. For me it is the 'default choice' near the office. Don't come here for 'event' dining. Pros: decor, barmen, wine list Cons: bad maitre d', Patchy food, Patchy service more
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Not as great as it once was 10/9/2002

Today in it's smaller, trend setting look, Brasserie no longer serves 24 hour top of the line 5 star Diner meals. Gone is the out of this galaxy French Toast and Eggs Benedict. Thats not to say, the current menu is not good, in fact it's pretty good. The Venison is pretty fair for it's price, the steak is delicious, but the bread could use a lot of work, and the service is lacking. Still it's a fine place. Pros: good food, neat interior Cons: limited menu, loud more
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Best of times ... worst of times 10/8/2002

The maitre d' is TERRIBLE. The decor is great. The barmen are extremely pleasant. The place smells of frying. The restaurant service is lacklustre (OK, patchy - I have had very good to downright awful). The lighting is either too dark at night or like being interrogated in the day. The food is also patchy. The wine list is decent. For me it is the 'default choice' near the office. Don't come here for 'event' dining. Pros: decor, barmen, wine list Cons: bad maitre d', Patchy food, Patchy service more
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Not as great as it once was 10/8/2002

Today in it's smaller, trend setting look, Brasserie no longer serves 24 hour top of the line 5 star Diner meals. Gone is the out of this galaxy French Toast and Eggs Benedict. Thats not to say, the current menu is not good, in fact it's pretty good. The Venison is pretty fair for it's price, the steak is delicious, but the bread could use a lot of work, and the service is lacking. Still it's a fine place. Pros: good food, neat interior Cons: limited menu, loud more
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incredible!!!! 10/3/2002

The food here is unbelievably delicious, fresh and the menu quite diverse with a bonus of excellent service. Never dissapointing and the bar/ambiance is also very pleasant.. remember to make reservations though! more
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incredible!!!! 10/2/2002

The food here is unbelievably delicious, fresh and the menu quite diverse with a bonus of excellent service. Never dissapointing and the bar/ambiance is also very pleasant.. remember to make reservations though! more
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Hip Decor 9/24/2002

This place was cool looking! They had a very interesting menu, they liked to throw different spices into regular dishes. I had a pasta dish w/shrimp & it was definetly not ordinary, but it was pretty darn good!!! The decor was pretty neat, the bar looked really cool! I'll probably go back just to check out that scene out, which was quite crowded. Pros: good service more
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  • In Short
    A famed architectural redesign and a seasoned chef keep this striking spaceship-like restaurant on the radar. From the catwalk entrance to the showcase of arrivals on flat...

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  • Hours: Mon-Fri:7am - 11pm Sat:11am - 11pm Sun:11am - 10pm
  • Payments: Discover, Diner's Club, American Express, Visa, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown
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