Plataforma Restaurant

Endless meat. There is nothing better. And the salad bar is better than it needs to be, considering, you know, MEAT. more

Wow! Went with my co-workers for the first time on a Thursday night. The entire staff was extremely helpful and pleasant. Our host made a great wine recommendation, but heck, I went for the meat and I was definitely ""blown away"" by the sheer quantity and quality. An endless parade of 15 juicy, tender perfectly prepared cuts of beef, pork, chicken, turkey, a suckling pig, two kinds of ribs and my favorite, the leg of lamb. It was the best I've ever had! Even the salad and casserole bar was impressive. The freshness and quality gave us a hint at what was in store for us with the main course. Great for group dining, we had a blast. I'll definitely be back! Pros: Great food, and service. Reasonable parking across the street Cons: Loud live Jazz band made it hard to hear the waiters and our conversation more

As you walk in from a wintery NYC evening, you embrace the one you love and bring her into a romantic atmosphere. The hostess seats you, then you are serviced by a front and back waiter to cater to your every need. The delectable, yet filling appetizer bar awaits you..Dont eat too much of this!!!! Then its meat time, my wife had never tried the lamb but only to say it had taken the prize of being her #1 choice of the evening,\r I would reccomend this restaurant in NYC and staying in Midtown W 49th..Between 6 & 7. This is a first class experience to share with someone you love..I did! Pros: Great waitstaff, amazing food! Cons: Go on an empty stomach, savor the time, it wasnt long enough! more

The welcome in Churrascaria as well as the farewell were pretty bad. But once you pass the snobby, rude and unfriendly hostesses, that don't seem to care at all you can actually have an enjoyable evening (I have to mention though that the lady at the coatcheck was friendly). The Salad Bar is huge and the selection great, but best is to pass up on it completely so you can enjoy all the meats and leave a little room for dessert. The meat selection is wide and great. They come by often and definitely leave you satisfied. Some waiters are more friendly than others. The highly recommended Mojito is not all what it's hyped up to be, go rather for a strong red to go with your meat. Dessert was fantastic and even though you are so full you can't breathe once they pass by with the trolley it's impossible to say no. The price is shockingly high but for a special evening definitely worth it. Even though the service was spotty I would recommend it to friends. Pros: Lots and lots of food Cons: Spotty service, high price more

This is one of my favorite restaurants. The atmosphere is lovely, though it can get noisy. There is such an excellent selection of meats and you can try them all, so make sure you're hungry! The salad bar also has quite the selection even though I skipped it on my last visit. The service is excellent, though sometimes they bombard you and it can be overwhelming. I especially loved the prime rib, it was out of this world. I would recommend this place to anyone who is a true meat lover, you won't be disappointed. Pros: Great food, attentive service more

Went to Plataforma just last night as part of a birthday celebration that included a show (Chorus Line) and dinner. In picking a restaurant I was looking for 3 things, A) Steak B) convenient to the Theater Dist and C) not having to worry about some snooty NY waiter ruining the evening. I also wanted to make sure there was plenty to eat (no elf food here)\r \r I am happy to report that Plataforma did not disappoint.\r \r We were seated right away despite arriving 45 min early. \r \r Plataforma is a Prix Fixe menu. $55 gets you unlimited salad bar, a flight of side dishes and as much entre meat as you can possibly eat. NOT included are desserts or soft drinks. . \r \r The salad bar was actually a bit smaller than I expected, but it was well stocked with shrimp, seafood pasta and other salads, soups, breads and cheeses. The temperatures were constantly monitored. \r \r After a small taste of a few salad items, we flipped our coaster from red to green and the gorging began. \r \r First to come around were Skewers of sausages and chicken thighs. The chicken was juicy and very well seasoned. \r \r The top sirloin was my favorite. It took some convincing for the server to shave off a decent sized portion, but he did it and it was fabulous. There was also, ribs (barbecued and dry) Filet Mignon with bacon, ribeye, lamb, chicken, and even a suckling pig. \r \r We had a coke ($3.00 no refills), a glass of Sangria ($9.00) and two desserts ($7.00 each) Meats were well-brined (if a little salty) and very well prepared. The meat was a littlle rare for my taste, but I always had the feeling I could have asked for it more well-done without issue. \r \r The problem was the bill. $147.30 for two before tip. A tad pricey, but not unexpected. Everything was done with such a flourish that It wasn't until later that I realized that I just spent $150 for SIRLOIN! GOOD Sirloin, but Sirloin. \r \r Wow! For that, we could have had porterhouse for two at Frankie and Johnies! Pros: Great Meat. Excellent Service VERY attractive staff Cons: Price more

Very good! The meat and the service were excellent. A Meat eaters delight. The top sirloin was like butter. Pros: Great Food and Service Cons: A bit noisy. more

This is the first time i'm writing a review b/c I was so disappointed by the most recent reviews for plataforma. This restaurant is one of the best steak houses in the city if you are true meat eater. I have never had a problem with my reservations and even after showing up late a few times they are very accomondating. It is a fairly large space, yet the dining experience is very intimate and romantic. The waitstaff is also great. There is also sometimes live music if i remember correctly. When you first arrive theres an open buffet with seafood, pastas, breads, sushi (which is decent-basic tuna, salmon sushi and a few basic rolls), salad etc. Once youre seated the waitstaff comes around with various types of steak (ribeye, skirt, flank, filet), chicken, some pork (bbq ribs), etc. The first time I went there I couldnt believe that steak could literally melt in your mouth- its like butter!. It's cooked to PERFECTION. I love my steak medium to rare while my fiance enjoys his more well done (which is a shame) - either way, you have the choice and they are equally delicious. The side dishes are a little weak-but lets face it youre not really going there to eat the cous-cous and the brocolli. The only thing is that the desserts are a bit weak - i'm a huge dessert lover, but really youre so stuffed by the end of the meal who really has the space. Also the price is very affordable - i think about $80 fix price. Before i went here, I swore by Frankie and Johnies but I think steak for steak- plataforma is better. more

*drool* all you can eat meat. delicious. you wont be able to eat meat for a month afterwards, but it's... more

*drool* all you can eat meat. delicious. you wont be able to eat meat for a month afterwards, but it's worth it! go on an empty stomach.. and eat s... more

you know the drill. A place mat that is green on one side (this means bring me MEAT!) and red on the other... more

you know the drill. A place mat that is green on one side (this means bring me MEAT!) and red on the other which means (damn me for filling up on t... more

if you love endless meat..and absolutely love it..def come here...pricey tho..but worth it more

if you love endless meat..and absolutely love it..def come here...pricey tho..but worth it more

Went here on a Saturday night with a bachelor party. The place is great for a big group. Don't fill up on the ""salad bar"" - although there are quite a few tasty appetizers on there. The meats are fantastic! The sirloin and prime rib cuts are amazing. The chicken is great. The ribs slide right off the bone and are so juicy. I'd pass on the ham & sausage, just to save room for the other stuff. The bacon-wrapped sirloin is one of the greatest culinary creations I've ever tasted. Get there soon! Pros: Big groups, variety of meats more

Great Buffet for 1st course.\r \r Lots of choice in meat and frequent service.\r \r Place was a little loud. \r \r We got a reservation for 8 the day before with no problem.\r \r After adding alcohol the bill can get expensive. Pros: Great Steak Cons: Can get loud more

If your in the city and looking for a great food and service you have to stop by. Just remember to be very hungry as the food is excellent and theres a lot to go around. If you like Ribs ask for the short ribs....EXCELLLLLENT!!!!\r \r The service is great! If you need something just ask for it! They will find it. more

I loved this place. I'm not a huge meat fan, but the salad menu itself (including sushi, calamari, cheese) would be enough to leave me satisfied. I went there to celebrate a friend's birthday (we were a group of 9 people), and I enjoyed the experience very much. It is the place to go to with a big group of friends. We heard ""Happy Birthday"" sung at almost all the tables around us, the atmosphere was very jovial, and everyone seemed very happy to be there. My only complaint would be that their caipirinhas weren't as delicious as they should be, and the tiramisu was subpar, so do choose a different dessert. Also, please remember that drinks and desserts are not included in the 60-something bucks you're paying for the buffet/meat. Anyway, I definitely recommend this place if you're ready to spend about $80 bucks for the evening. The atmosphere is worth it, so is the food. Pros: meat, salad bar, polite and friendly staff, great atmosphere, especially for group dining more

A great place for Winter Meatings. We go back every January with 6-12 people. Make sure that everyone arrives on time as they don't seat partial groups. Go light on the buffet and don't forget that pitchers of Caipirinhas are available ! KOAM Approved Pros: The beef , pork, sausage ....did I mention The Meat ? Cons: Won't seat you till the last person arrives. Great when the 12th guy is stuck in traffic more

Went there with a group and had a great time. Don't plan on sitting down when your reservation is for, though. Also avoid filling up at the buffet (the shrimp cocktail is 1/10th as tasty as it looks). But the meat is awesome. Try the liver! Pros: Great steaks, fun atmosphere Cons: horrible buffet, never get seated on time more