Eleven Madison Park

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11 Madison Ave (at at 24th St.)
New York, NY 10010

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(212) 889-0905
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Eleven Madison Park - New York, NY
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Eleven Madison Park - New York, NY
Eleven Madison Park - New York, NY
Eleven Madison Park - New York, NY
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Winning 1 Michelin Star in 2002 wasn't enough for Swiss chef Daniel Humm so he ventured out west. He reigned at the helm of Campton Place where he won the Food and Wine Chef of th...

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The gimmicks at Eleven Madison Park don't compensate for what, in my opinion, was fairly average tasting food. Even an ingredient which could have been phenomenal (lobster, langou...

Service matters! (but not in our case) 6/26/2003

The hostess' were nice and accomodating. High ceilings and decor made the ambience. 11 Mad's reputation for service is well-known so I expected excellence. I WAS disappointed. Our waiter didn't offer a wine list and questionned our cocktail order. Asking if we were sure it was a ""real"" beverage. We hardly saw him, altho' other busboys were attentive. I was taken aback when he came over to ""school"" me on how to eat my fish. Fine dining establishments usually attend to breadcrumbs left on the table. Not this time. I came back from the restroom, found my napkin folded but all the breadcrumbs were still on the table and more on my seat. Fortunately, the shining moment of the evening was when chef-Kerry Heffernan came out to greet diners. He was ABSOLUTELY charming and gracious. His food will make you come back. And yes, the SOUFFLET was sublime chocolatey heaven. Pros: Chef, Decor, Food more
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Just Plain Nice! 6/25/2003

Unfortunately, only 1 out of 4 of us ordered from the rest. wk pre-fixe. My friend tried skate for the 1st time & loved it. They prepared the chocolate souffle for us which wasn't on the menu. The staff was great. We had a 3 yr old little w/us and they gave her crayons & a pad of paper to play with. Our waitress, Amy was perfect, attentive but not obtrusive. Plus the chef, Kerry Heffernan was as nice as can be. I would definitely say the service was what made my experience so great. Pros: Nice, Nice Staff Cons: Loud more
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Incredible Service 4/2/2003

I've been here twice, my first time during Restaurant Week, and the foor and service that I received on these visits will definitely make me return. Normally during restaurant week, the upscale restaurants don't seem to go out of their way to treat their clientele very well. This was completely the opposite with 11 Madison. They gave us certificates to return, complementary chocolates for dessert, and they even overheard my friend wish me a happy birthday, so they put a candle in my dessert and wrote Happy Birthday in chocolate without her asking. The manager also came over to wish me a Happy Birthday and make sure our meals were satisfactory. The food was amazing as well. Even though it may be a bit pricy, the food and service is definitely worth going for. more
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Fabulous Meal 2/12/2003

I visited Eleven Madison for the first time Saturday night. The service and the cuisine are unparelleled. As an idustry professional it is difficult to enjoy a dining experience but the service was attentive without being intrusive and the presentation of the dishes is beyond compare in that area. The onion consume and cote du beouf were phenominal You will leave understanding why Danny Meyer and his hand selected group of professionals have for years raised the culinary bar in every area of the city they enter. Pros: Excellent Service, Fabulous Food, Great atmosphere Cons: None, None, None more
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Excellent wines by the glass 2/8/2003

A wonderful dining experience with good food, excellent wine (with a large by the glass selection), a pleasant ambience and superb, friendly service. Even the people who checked coats were friendly and professional. An overall delightful dining experience. Pros: Excellent wines, Superb service, Congenial atmosphere more
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Good, but no wow 2/6/2003

Went to Eleven Madison Park for restaurant week. The ambience is very nice: an ENORMOUS room with cool 1940s elements....sort of reminded me of the hotel in the Shining. The food was decent but didn't blow me away or anything. Maybe I should try going there when they aren't trying to mass produce everything for such a huge crowd. Pros: service, ambience, location Cons: food more
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unpretentious tasty elegance 1/30/2003

it was terrific! the portions were good-sized, the sauces were very flavorful, and all the waitstaff and hostesses were polite and unpretentious-- which is *key* when you don't understand strange words on the menu that basically mean 'chicken' in other languages. good wine selection. go at off-peak times, less crowded and everyone's more relaxed. Pros: attentive service, near a romantic park Cons: crowded-popular, pricey -but worth it! more
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No thanks 1/27/2003

After having been seated, we had to wait around for the waiters to switch shifts before we could place our order. Our meal was acceptable, but highly over rated. We also had issues with our meal that have yet to be resolved. Numerous calls and messages for the management have gone ignored and frankly I am outraged by their apparent lack of concern for their patrons. I do not recommend this restaurant to anyone. Pros: Prompt seating Cons: Poor Service more
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Nice space. 1/27/2003

As usual, the space is amazing and the ambiance is lovely to match. Got a table during restaurant week for lunch and the service was cordial, if slower than usual. The food seems to have suffered a bit in terms of execution - low flavor and sometimes dry or overdone (we're attributing it to the large crowds for restaurant week). The muscadet we had was very low quality for an establishment that serves such a nice selection. Desserts were excellent. Had this been my first time here, I'd probably not return for the food. However, we know they're usually better than this, so we'll probably be back to use the $20.03 vouchers they so kindly presented all their guests. more
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Bravo! 12/17/2002

Third time I've eaten here in the last year or so and never fails to impress. From the opening cheese puffs to a beautiful sweetbread appetizer to a well-executed duck breast, fantastic. Friendly staff although service was slightly a little slower than expected. And of course the room is great. more
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Good, Not Great! 12/8/2002

It's a lovely space. My family and I celebrated my 50th birthday here. The food was mostly good, though not nearly as good as I've had at Union Square Cafe or Gramercy Tavern. Three dishes came with unbelievably raw fingerling potatoes. Though the wait staff was attentive, when the raw (really, not al dente) potatoes were brought to our server's attention, she listened but didn't respond. No replacement vegetable was offered. So it was a mostly good, but not fantastic experience, especially given the cost. Pros: Space/decor Cons: Good, not great food more
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great service 12/5/2002

Everything about this place works especially the service. Very friendly and informed. After our meal the chef came to our table as he was doing a lap around the dining room and visited each table. Food was excellent. Will be back. Pros: Great space, Good service, Delicious Cons: A little pricey more
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Beautiful and good 11/21/2002

I've loved this restaurant for dinner, and lunch yesterday was a wonderful experience too. The room works so well in day time, the large windows allowing for a beautiful view over Madison Park. The skate was divine, presented with spinach, caramelized cauliflower and baby potatoes. Desserts must not be skipped! the almond tart with caramelized pineapple was so delicious! The service is perfect without being stuffy, and our sommelier was very open to our unwillingness to go with his recommendations. After trying our selection (a Montlouis from the Loire Valley), he agreed that it was a good choice. Eleven Madison is great for a romantic dinner, business lunch, or dinner with friends, or a glass of wine at the bar. Pros: Fabulous food, amazing service, great dining room Cons: a little pricey more
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Beef to Die For! 11/8/2002

Despite our confirmed reservations being ""lost"" on a high-traffic evening, the host was apologetic and courteous enough to seat us promptly. The wait service was less than what I expected, but they are knowledgeable about their dishes down to each ingredient. We ordered the Cotes du Beouf, which only comes in servings for 2, and we were in complete rapture over that meat: juicy, loaded with flavors and the meat on the bone for leftovers were TO DIE FOR! Pros: Bodacious Beef, Sublime Souffle, Marvelous Martini Cons: Excellence is pricey, A little stuffy more
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Great every time! 11/2/2002

I've been there a few times already and everything's always great -service,food,and service. Never disappointing. Pros: food, service Cons: pricey more
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Spend your bones elsewhere 10/16/2002

We were disappointed with so-so food and rude service. Our waitress left halfway through dinner, without explanation, and was replaced by another waiter. The sommelier was the worst -- unbelievably condescending and obnoxious. When asked about a section of the wine list containing reasonably priced wines, and he picked the one bottle that was priced well over (as in double) the rest. I chose a nice syrah, but he brought the wrong vintage -- a year younger. After 10 minutes of waiting, he finally returned to the table and snootily explained to us that the wine he had opened was actually better and more expensive (not yet on the menu, of course), but he would charge us the price of the bottle we had originally ordered. Yeah, thanks a lot. For the amount we spent on dinner, there are many other places with better food and more gracious service. more
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Great Space 9/20/2002

Very good food. Very good service. The high ceilings gives it a very airy quality. good-looking crowd. more
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WOW 8/28/2002

This must be one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. Great service and they catered to our large group well. Beautiful restaurant. more
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A perfect night! 8/13/2002

You can't go wrong at this spot. high ceilings, great atmosphere. interesting and reliable menu. Good for large groups and small. Try the chocolate soufflee (order it when you sit down, it takes awhile). YOU WILL THINK YOU ARE IN HEAVEN! more
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Birthday surprise 5/29/2002

I was treated to a surprise birthday party on a Saturday night. The reservations were for 10, but 13 showed up. The host accommodated us without batting an eye. Food was scrumptous. The cassoulet, lamb and hangar steaks were the big hits. The chocolate souffle dessert was devine. The atmosphere is airy. The pace is unrushed; we stayed 3 + hours. I would recommend this restaurant for either an intimate dinner for two or a special occasion for a big party. They can do it all. Pros: Attentive service, Beautiful room, Handicapped accessibl more
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  • Hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-2pm; 5:30pm-10pm Sat 5:30pm-10pm
  • Payments: Diner's Club, Visa, Discover, American Express, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown South Central, Midtown
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