Per Se

don't listen to the naysayers that have posted. i went here with my grandma for her 80th birthday. it was hands down the best meal i have had in new york city in the past 6 years - and i have had many great meals. if you can get the reservation (call months in advance and expect to get on a waitlist) then absolutely don't miss this restaurant -- and also be prepared to get what you pay for -- a party of three was $800 with tip and we didn't get a bottle of wine or do wine flights... still worth every penny. Pros: Great Service, Excellent Food, Fantastic Ambiance Cons: , Difficult Reservation, In a shopping mall more

I have eaten at the French Laundry so I know what Tom Keller is capable of. Althought I thought the food was good, it lacked the surprises of the French Laundry. It also assumes that Per Se diners have not eaten at the FL, as some of the dishes are stepchildren of the FL menu, like Oysters & Pearls and the salmon tartare amuse bouche. The courses were served so quickly, I resented shelling out over $600 for dinner. While one plate was being cleared, another was being set. The service was trite, not attentive and frankly cavalier. I am surprised this was all Keller could muster up. If you are at all a foodie, you will be disappointed in this restaurant. I would try and eat at the French Laundry, the food and service will mesmerize you. Otherwise, search in vain for another good restaurant. Try Atelier. Pros: Beautiful room, Sincere Hostess Cons: , Down the plate menu more

I have NEVER been so dissapointed in a celeb-chef's restaurant. The back of the room has absoulutely no view. Extremely rude treatment from the floor manager. The tasting menu was delivered at a break-neck pace, leaving no time to enjoy the wine or even digest the food. After asking them to slow down by the third course, everything came to our table cold, tasteless (or over-salted) and unappealing. Supposedly the best food in NYC...I've had MUCH better at Daniel, Bouley, Ducasse & DavidBurke for about half the price! Don't waste your time, money or anticipation eating at Per Se! Pros: Attentive server, Beautiful design Cons: , Terrible/cold food, Overpriced more

probably the most memorable meal i've had in recent memory. the food is expertly crafted and hits every taste sensation perfectly. i still get goosebumps thinking of the tapioca, oyster and caviar appetizer paired with a crisp champagne. the food was phenomenal, and the staff were knowledgeable, efficient and looked like they truly enjoyed what they were doing -- an A+. Get the big tasting menu and wine pairings for a great experience. The price is as high as the quality, so do what we did and don't look at the bill -- much easier to digest on your credit card statement after you've digested your dinner. Pros: great food, great service, great time Cons: , mall-like location more

We had the 5 course tasting menu for lunch which in reality turned into a 9 course 3 hr experience. For example, we were treated with a pre-dessert dessert. Needless to say, there's a reason Thomas Keller is considered the top chef in America. Leading candidate for the best meal I've ever had. And I've had some damn good ones. Pros: Attentive Service, Amazing food Cons: , Getting reservations more