Roth's

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680 Columbus Avenue (at 93rd Street)
New York, NY 10025

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(212) 280-4103
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Roth's - New York, NY
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Best

The place was great and when we walked in we were made to feel so very welcomed. Nick, our server, was so very sweet, funny and attentive. The food was great. The steak was perfec...

Worst

That this place is still in business -- and thriving, by the looks of it -- reflects the low standards that most upper west siders accept as the norm: attentive service comes with...

Best Steak in Manhattan!!!!!!!!! 7/13/2006

On a monthly basis my friends and I get together and have a girls night out. Pros: THE FOOD, THE SERVICE, THE JAZZ Cons: I havent found any cons and I've been a patron since the opening! more
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Wedding Reception 5/29/2006

My daughter had her reception at Roths May 20th. The food was good, the waitstaff was professional, helpful and courteous. My problem was with the bar. They were not to charge anyone but run a tab per my daughter and her husbands order. Imagine my surprise when I saw the bartendars taking money!!!! We were told from quite a few of our guests that they paid for their drinks. Management should have prepared bartendars much more than they did. I hope they rectify this problem so as not to this to someone else. I also understand it is customary for restaurant to have bride and groom in for dinner so they can taste the food. We tried to do this but management did not feel it should do this!!!! Pros: waitstaff, food, music Cons: management, bartendars, follow up more
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very poor service 3/27/2006

I have been to Roth's twice and both times were very disappointing. Once for dinner and once for brunch. Both times I was extremely dissappointed by the service, which was boarderline rude. They wouldnt even let me finish my glass of wine before offering another. Much of the time it seems like they do not care about you. The dinner was ok, nothing I would have again. I had their eggs benedict for brunch, which were the worst in my entire life, I tried removing the hollondaise sauce completely that was how failed it was. Cons: expensive, poor service more
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Best Steakhouse and Best Bartender!! 3/18/2006

I have been coming to this neighborhood spot for years. The filet mignon is the best I have had in the city and I have been to all the major steakhouses... Lugers, Sparks, etc. The only other steakhouse that seems to hold a candle to Roth's is the Strip House. The garlic mashed potatoes are hands down the best in the city! And Kruno, the beverage manager is the best bartender I have yet to come across. His drinks are very inventive, delicious and classy. Great find!!! more
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Really wanted to like Roth's, BUT 3/1/2006

Though the steaks were good (not great), they were priced as though they were great. The ""famous"" crabcakes were good, but only in texture and not in taste- which is what you get with Maine v. Md crabs. The place is WAY too dark, beyond trying to be cool. The sides were VERY good. Service was ok, and for the price should have been better. No Creme Brulee available, but listed on the menu was disappointing. Overall, I just can't see paying $100/head for this kind of disappointment. The piano man was bad, but I'm sure they have rotating talent. I really wanted to like Roth's, but just couldn't find a reason to. Pros: Delmonico, Sides Cons: Not worth the Price, DARK more
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Wow, What a meal! 2/7/2006

We totally enjoyed our visit to this resturant. We seen it advertised on Cable and we decided since we live on the UWS that we should try this place out! What a great meal we had. The steaks and fish were superb. I can't wait to return for another good meal. A bit pricey but well worth the money. The service was easy and smooth throughout the whole meal. The manager bid us farewell and we sent our kudos to him. Pros: Best Steak, Best Fish, Best sides Cons: bit cold inside, lighting need updated more
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Fantastic 1/16/2006

I have been in many restaurants all over the city and Roth's Steakhouse has quickly become one of my favorites. From the moment you enter till the moment you walk out the friendly and helpful staff was was just Fantastic. Please try the Filet Mignon, its just the most tender piece ever. The zucchini and mashed potatoes are a blend of garlic and butter which simply melts in your mouth. To finish off such a delightful dinner experience you must have dessert, especially the White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Gelato and hot chocolate. If you go to Roth's try to be served by Mike, he is GREAT!! more
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Most Disappointing 1/5/2006

On our last visit our reservations were not honored for over 20 minutes and when we were sat the table was simply awful. We explained that we wouldn't mind waiting again for a better table - that proved to be 40 minutes. Most disconcerting was when we received our entrees both dishes (a Delomonico steak and the Surf and Turf) were stone cold. The service was no better our waitress simply disappeared (we were told it was her last day) and the waiter that took over left us for unreasonable amounts of time when we wanted to order. It was one of my worst dining experiences. The only saving grace is that Roth's has a great bartender who knows how to make a drink and they have a fantastic house jazz singer/band. I would not go back for the food but I would go back for a drink/jazz. Pros: Bar, Music Cons: Cold Food, Bad Service, Poor Value more
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Very Disappointed 11/11/2005

Meal was very expensive for what you get. The $72 Delmonico steak had to be sent back because it was not cooked to order. Go into the heart of Manhattan for the full dining experience. No need to go to upper Westside. The Management was less than accomodating. more
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Excellent experience, would go back again 7/18/2005

Took my gf there for Brunch around 2 pm (Sunday). Ordered the fix Brunch menu $13.95 (seafood omelet, onion soup, OJ) and I had steak sandwidch ($15). Soup was tasty, OJ good, omelet lots of seafood. My steak is delicious w/ lots of fries. Refill bread/muffins We liked the food a lot, very full too, but we like more about the whole attitude/feeling. It was late brunch so it's pretty empty, we were greeted by owners, seated promptly with breads up right away. Live Jazz was excellent, it was really romantic setting and waiters are friendly & helpful too, no -ve attitudes at all. Let us used GC as well, and we tipped generously. Would highly recommend & plan to go back in future w/ friends But not sure I'll want to go there for pricey dinner :( Pros: Service, Food, Atmosphere more
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User review by bxlatina1023 4/27/2005

I would try going here again although my first experience was average. I went with a group of 12. They are definitely not used to handling that many people. The food was good. And I will give and E for Effort on the service because they tried. more
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I like it! 2/21/2005

A little unusual NYC steak house. More spartan and modern than the typical Sparks/Smith&Wollensky kind of ""recipe"". It's a good place to meet up as you can actually talk to eachother as the noise level is comfortable. The service is very friendly and unassuming and lacks the negative and sometime superficial treatment you can get at a ""typical NYC seakhouse"". No grumpy waiters here. I like the atmosphere and it's a friendly place one goes with a friend or the like (and perhaps not for business). And the steaks are very very good. Try the ""delmonico"" in Philadelphia style! It's very very good. The winel list was not that great and some wines were out - and that is not good. Maybe it was just this one time but one should not accept that. Pros: Calm, Cool, Good steaks Cons: Short wine list, Uncomfortable chairs more
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Great Ambiance, but where's the beef? 1/29/2005

Last night we went to Roth's Steakhouse. As soon as we were seated our waiter declared they were out of the porterhouse. After 3 of us ordered the filet mignon, the waiter came back to tell us they only had one left. Nothing was offered to make up for the half menu. I don't remember ever running into this problem at any other steakhouses. The jazz was a great touch! more
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Eh 1/16/2005

Don't get me wrong, everything was fine at Roth's... but that was it, it was just ok. My girlfriend and I split the porterhouse and it was just alright. Seriously I've had friends grill just as flavorable steaks at a barbeque. The sides were flat out disapointing, the mashed potatoes could have been out of a box and the spinach was bland. I'm not trying to totally trash the place because they definately tried hard, it was just a little uninspired. Usually when I blow a bunch of cash on a steak in this city I know damn well where my money went, not so much with Roth's. The presentation was good however, and the atmosphere is unique to the city. If that's what you're into, give it a shot, otherwise, stick to the basics. Pros: Jazz band, Unique design, Attentive Service Cons: , Steap prices more
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Worth the trip to the upper west side 6/3/2004

We went to Roth's to celebrate my sister's birthday. Food was excellent, not just the steaks, but everything on the menu. Overall, the value was good. I don't eat in NYC often, but it was the price was comparable to eating in Suburbs. My brother was shocked at the price, thought it would have been a lot more. Pros: Good Value, Excellent food more
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Neighborhood Gem 5/17/2004

Old world charm - jazz music, great steaks and chops, creamed spinnach to die for. Knowledgeable service and fun (allbeit cramped) space. Expensive but worth every penny. Pros: Music, Great food, Service more
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Upper West's Best Kept Secret! 1/2/2004

I had dinner at Roth's last night with my boyfriend and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. I was very impressed with the way the various cuts of meat were shown and explained to us. We ordered the porterhouse for two and it was GREAT (as was the garlic mashed potatoes and the sauteed spinach and mushrooms!) But perhaps the most impressive thing about the evening was the service which was, perhaps, the best I've ever received at ANY restaurant. Treat yourself to a great steak at Roth's. You won't be disappointed! more
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Beyond Expectations 12/21/2003

Having experianced Roth's for the first time this past Saturday, I must say I can't wait to return! The service was exceptional and all of the food that was served to our party of eight was absolutely perfect. Generally it is quite difficult to please such a large group, but everyone was more than satisfied - I did not hear one negative comment from the group all night long (amazing). I personally recommend the crab cakes, the crab cocktail, and the T Bone - all out of this world. All of the staff were very attentive to our needs - as if they all owned the place. My congratulations to management - the night was perfect. Please by all means - Go and enjoy!!! Pros: Excellent Food, Great Service, Live Jazz Cons: None at all more
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Classic Steakhouse 7/10/2003

If you're looking for a wonderful steakhouse without all of the pretentiousness, then Roth's is for you! The staff are disarmingly nice, and our waiter was knowledgable, attentive, and unobtrusive. He helped make the evening even more enjoyable. From the deliciuos crabcakes and mouthwatering cuts of meat, to the wonderfully crafted desserts, the food is superb! I love this place, and will visit again and again! Pros: atmosphere, delicious food, friendliness of staff Cons: nothing more
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MY FAVORITE PLACE!!! 6/27/2003

I never take the time to do these reviews but after reading a horrible and unfair recent review, I had to write. Roth's is by far my favorite restaurant in NY. The exceptional quality of the steaks speaks for itself! The food is succulent! The staff is amazingly knowledgable and friendly and they provide impeccable service! (not to mention the hot blonde waitress and cutie hostess who make the evening always more enjoyable just by existing!!) I would highly recommend this place to anyone, any day!! It's great-- definitely try it!!! Pros: excellent food, excellent service, nice music more
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  • Low-lit, elegant, non-traditionally decorated steakhouse with outdoor terrace and nightly live jazz is fit for romance, special occasions or casual evenings.

  • 4/20/2005 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Sun-Thu 12pm-4pm, 5pm-10pm; Fri and Sat 12pm-4pm, 5pm-11pm
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card, Diner's Club, Discover, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Upper West Side, Midtown
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