Mercer Kitchen

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99 Prince St, New York (at at Mercer St.)
New York, NY 10012

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Mercer Kitchen - New York, NY
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I went to Mercer Kitchen with a friend and was positively surprised when we entered the restaurant. It is a beautiful setting, very trendy and yet very warm. Unfortunately, the fo...

Miserable service / experience 3/3/2004

What can you say about a place where the waitress brings out the wrong entree, then verbally assaults your 80 year old grandmother and gives her lip about sending it back (which she did politely, by the way). The service was pretty poor all around, the food was well below average relative to the cost, and outside there is a crazy bum who harasses every customer who leaves the place. The ambiance was pretty cool, but not worth the hassle. Probably my worst dining experience in new york, and I'm a former waiter so I know what I'm talking about. Pros: Swanky more
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Miserable service / experience 3/3/2004

What can you say about a place where the waitress brings out the wrong entree, then verbally assaults your 80 year old grandmother and gives her lip about sending it back (which she did politely, by the way). The service was pretty poor all around, the food was well below average relative to the cost, and outside there is a crazy bum who harasses every customer who leaves the place. The ambiance was pretty cool, but not worth the hassle. Probably my worst dining experience in new york, and I'm a former waiter so I know what I'm talking about. Pros: Swanky more
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epiphany in the basement 2/15/2004

Though the celery root soup was super yummy - everything else was an overpriced letdown- the plates come out looking like it's the depression era...and they actually amidst a fairly attractive tabletop served kethup in a ceramic ramekin on a plate with a doily. HoJo or SoHo...u be the judge. Pros: sexy scene Cons: , DOILY, DOILY more
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epiphany in the basement 2/15/2004

Though the celery root soup was super yummy - everything else was an overpriced letdown- the plates come out looking like it's the depression era...and they actually amidst a fairly attractive tabletop served kethup in a ceramic ramekin on a plate with a doily. HoJo or SoHo...u be the judge. Pros: sexy scene Cons: , DOILY, DOILY more
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Don't go hungry 2/9/2004

Nice to look at. Felt very rushed. Don't plan on getting full - portions are small and prices are high. Pros: clean, attentive, free coat check Cons: , rushed, no where to wait more
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Don't go hungry 2/9/2004

Nice to look at. Felt very rushed. Don't plan on getting full - portions are small and prices are high. Pros: clean, attentive, free coat check Cons: , rushed, no where to wait more
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watev 1/14/2004

ehhhh.... the food was good the staff was snobby not a fun mix! but great atmosphere more
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watev 1/14/2004

ehhhh.... the food was good the staff was snobby not a fun mix! but great atmosphere more
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Great room, Good food . . . 9/29/2003

I had a great experience at Mercer. My food was excellent and my server was polished and attentive. Good wine list. Decent cocktails. The atmosphere is fun -- dark, pulsing, basement room; a place where you feel like you can relax. I would return with out-of-town guests. My one complaint: Even though we arrived at our reservation time, the host asked us to wait at the bar -- then forgot to seat us (I had to ask). She was apologetic and embarrassed (we were then seated right away). Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Service more
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Great room, Good food . . . 9/28/2003

I had a great experience at Mercer. My food was excellent and my server was polished and attentive. Good wine list. Decent cocktails. The atmosphere is fun -- dark, pulsing, basement room; a place where you feel like you can relax. I would return with out-of-town guests. My one complaint: Even though we arrived at our reservation time, the host asked us to wait at the bar -- then forgot to seat us (I had to ask). She was apologetic and embarrassed (we were then seated right away). Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Service Cons: None more
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A Place to Be Seen 9/11/2003

More a scene than anything else. The room is still interesting. Too bad, it used to have better food. The service remains, however, as attitude-laced as ever. But I still go... Pros: Room, Food (Sometimes) Cons: Attitude, Food (sometimes) more
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A Place to Be Seen 9/11/2003

More a scene than anything else. The room is still interesting. Too bad, it used to have better food. The service remains, however, as attitude-laced as ever. But I still go... Pros: Room, Food (Sometimes) Cons: Attitude, Food (sometimes) more
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One of my NYC favorites! 8/3/2003

This is one of the few NYC restaurants that I visit every time I come to the city from Calif. Please note that I never go without a reservation, no matter what day or time. For starters, I always get the butternut squash soup. They bring it to you in what could best be described as a water kettle. It is to die for! I've tried most of the entrees. Although they may not be ""out of this world,"" they are very good and expected. Pros: Atmosphere/Decor, Great bar, Good food Cons: Occasionally crowded more
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One of my NYC favorites! 8/2/2003

This is one of the few NYC restaurants that I visit every time I come to the city from Calif. Please note that I never go without a reservation, no matter what day or time. For starters, I always get the butternut squash soup. They bring it to you in what could best be described as a water kettle. It is to die for! I've tried most of the entrees. Although they may not be "out of this world," they are very good and expected. Pros: Atmosphere/Decor, Great bar, Good food Cons: Occasionally crowded more
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Mercer Kitchen 6/23/2003

I enjoyed the dark basement like feel to the dining room, however, it was a little chilly. Aside from the over seasoned skate dish, everything was delicious! The yellowtail carpaccio and tuna spring roll were great! And the desserts were to die for. There was interesting summer dessert, a rubarb-crisp with basil ice cream.... loved it. Wish they sold basil ice cream at the market. And of course, the molten chocolate cake thing was a little piece of heaven. more
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Mercer Kitchen 6/22/2003

I enjoyed the dark basement like feel to the dining room, however, it was a little chilly. Aside from the over seasoned skate dish, everything was delicious! The yellowtail carpaccio and tuna spring roll were great! And the desserts were to die for. There was interesting summer dessert, a rubarb-crisp with basil ice cream.... loved it. Wish they sold basil ice cream at the market. And of course, the molten chocolate cake thing was a little piece of heaven. more
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TRUFFLES! 4/29/2003

Although my waiter had about as much personality as a dead fish, I loved the great solid food and would definately go back. The roasted beet salad and the black truffle pizza were amazing. The romantic setting is a great place for a first date ;) Pros: ambiance, people watching Cons: waitstaff more
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TRUFFLES! 4/28/2003

Although my waiter had about as much personality as a dead fish, I loved the great solid food and would definately go back. The roasted beet salad and the black truffle pizza were amazing. The romantic setting is a great place for a first date ;) Pros: ambiance, people watching Cons: waitstaff more
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Horrible Service 4/21/2003

Upon arriving 15min early for our researvation we were seated at the bar and had a drink. An hour later we finally asked the manager why we could not sit at the table that had been open the whole time we had been there. We were told that it was a table for 4 and that since we were 3 maybe we should have invited another person and then we could sit there. Another 15min passed and we were seated at the table for 4. Horrible Service, and the staff has such attitude! The price is not worth it at all. Cons: Service, food, expensive more
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Horrible Service 4/20/2003

Upon arriving 15min early for our researvation we were seated at the bar and had a drink. An hour later we finally asked the manager why we could not sit at the table that had been open the whole time we had been there. We were told that it was a table for 4 and that since we were 3 maybe we should have invited another person and then we could sit there. Another 15min passed and we were seated at the table for 4. Horrible Service, and the staff has such attitude! The price is not worth it at all. Cons: Service, food, expensive more
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Editorial

  • The Scene
    Though the fickle winds of celebrity restaurant-going have since directed A-listers to newer, more alluring spots, Jean-Georges' downtown eatery has still managed to remain a dining destination. The upstairs lounge is bright and open; the restaurant lies beneath in a large, open, brick-walled basement. Diners lounge on lavender banquettes beneath a ceiling of antique glass sidewalks.

    The Food
    The Provencal-inspired cuisine takes a more minimal route than in Vongerichten's other kitchens, but the clarity and brightness of flavor still inspires. Yellowtail tuna carpaccio, lightly dressed with a hint of mint, sings of summer, and crab salad partnered with sweet-hot mango mustard and greens hits all the right flavor notes. Entrees, across the board, are quite good. And dessert--especially a stellar version of the ubiquitous molten chocolate cake--shouldn't be missed.

  • 7/11/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Sat, 7am-1am; Sun, 7am-midnight
  • Payments: American Express, Discover, Visa, Diner's Club, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, SoHo
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