Rue 57

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60 W 57th St 1 (at nr. Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY 10019

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(212) 307-5656
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Rue 57 - New York, NY
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Rue 57 - New York, NY
Rue 57 - New York, NY
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Best

The service was great. From the receptionist, bartender and food server, the food was well prepared and of high quality without the FULL New York over priced menu. When in New Yor...

Worst

I hear this restaurant is from the same owners of Tao and Stanton Social. Service seems to be getting worse and worse. I dined there 2 months ago with my wife and we got sick from...

I did not rue the day I tried Rue 57! 12/30/2006

I was recently in New York and this place had been recommended to me. Pros: Great location, good service Cons: None for me really, I liked it! more
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Reasons to Rue going there 12/15/2006

I'm so sorry I went there. The ""maitre d'"" behaved so badly I wanted to cry. It was a holiday gathering of a few old friends, but we couldn't hear each other --- there was loud hip-hop music playing in this French restaurant. There weren't too many people under 40 there, so I didn't feel out of line asking the waiter for gentler music. In a frantic response, he says he can't do anything about it. He can tell the maitre d' but it won't do any good. And that was true. When I asked the maitre d' myself, he simply said that he liked the music so that was that, a finger wagging in my face. Not the appropriate response for a $$$$ dinner. Which was a chewy steak au poivre with limp skinny fries. Pros: Looks nice from the outside Cons: The ambiance of a hip-hop club, rude service and over-priced food more
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great atmosphere especially in warm months when all doors and windows are opened 11/19/2006

i have never had such an amazing tortelli of butternut squash, the sushi is really nice as all the steaks, the only thing is it can get very noisy and you can really get your bill really high really fast, but its so worth it Pros: really nice food overall and great ambience Cons: can get really noisy when full, more
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Best Lunch Spot, Great Place for Pre-drinks 7/18/2006

The atmosphere is fun and chic, the food is excellent and the host is sooo sweet (Jack!). I love it at lunch time, less expensive, excellent food, awesome people-watching (Hi, Regis who is right next to our table) and really nice and airy in the summertime when they open the windows. Pros: Great rolls, good wine selection, good food Cons: Long waits sometimes, can get pricy fast... more
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Good place to eat at the Bar 6/14/2006

We go here all the time for sushi at the bar. It has some of the best sushi in NYC. The decor is like a brasserie and has a fairly laid-back atmosphere. more
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Rude Waiters 6/13/2006

I came to Rue 57 on a date a few months back and the waiter was rude, pushy and had no social skills whatsoever. I thought the price was high for what we had, but expected for a French restaurant in NYC. The atmosphere was crowded and relatively loud due to the proximity to the other tables. The wine arrived at the same time as the food with no time to let the wine sit. The waiter poured the wine so quickly that it splashed and was dripping down the outside of both glasses. After pouring our wine, he slammed the bottle down and walked away. Next our meal arrived and again slamming our plates down on the table and walked away without asking if we needed anything. I was so unhappy with the rude and sloppy behavior that I did not leave a tip. We left our cash and walked out. It was a very poor experience and I would not return again. But, what can we expect from the French? Pros: Good food, nice ambience Cons: Rude waiters, crowded, relatively loud (at least on night I was there) more
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THE MOST AWFUL RESTAURANT IN NYC 3/17/2006

Service was horrible, food was horrible, got water splashed all over me and all I got was a lousy eye look from the waiter. No need to say anymore about this place. Take my advice, and stay the HELL AWAY!!!!! Pros: what pros? Cons: HORRIBLE SERVICE, HORRIBLE WAITER, HORRIBLE PLACE more
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Great lunch spot 9/14/2005

Try the mediterranean salad, it is a true experience for your taste buds!! The burger was great, also. In such a crappy part of town to find a good value for lunch, this place is great. The tables are close together and lunch will cost you 40 bucks, but you have to remember that you are on 57th street in NYC!!! What do you expect?!?! This place is a great stop for great food. Pros: Salad, Burger, Location Cons: tables too close more
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WONDERFUL 9/6/2005

I was there for lunch and a brunch and I can tell you that you will not be dissapointed...incredible from service to palette......I will be a regular The bar staff is the best and the manager makes you feel like you've just returned from a long time away...welcoming you home! A must in NYC Pros: Food, Service, Ambiance Cons: none, none, none more
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Don't eat here 5/25/2005

This restaurant is not worth the time, effort, or money to say the least. From the terrible service, to the bland food, not to mention the unaccommodating managers, the overall experience was horrible. The food came out wrong, the waiter was no where to be found and the wine showed up at the end of the meal. The manager claimed that he could not compensate us for anything on the bill which just shows the lack of sophistication from the entire group. more
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Wonderful 5/22/2005

The tuna and wasabe potatoes are excellent. The outdoor atmosphere of sitting on the sidewalk watching the world go by 50 feet away on 6th avenue on a cool evening was wonderful. Inside is a little cramped, but to be expected. Service was prompt and courteous. This was a repeat visit and we'll definitely be back again. Pros: food, wine, outdoor seating Cons: inside seating space more
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Stay Away! 5/8/2005

Crowded and cramped, but we got over it. Waiter didn't even come over to see how our meal was. We had a problem with the way our eggs were cooked. So the manager comes over??? He was so rude and blamed us for the way we ordered. I didnt't think it would be such a big deal, especially since I was paying $8 for two eggs. Just wanted them cooked a little more. He was so loud that people were staring! I still can't believe what happened. I eat out at least 5 times a week and i've never had such a bad experience. Pros: location Cons: service, management, tiny eating space more
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Great Place to Warm Up 12/15/2004

On a cold and rainy Monday around lunchtime Rue 57 looked great from the street. Wet, hungry and longing for a glass of wine we were greatly surprised when we were seated right away. My friend and I each had an appetizer and split the Kobe mini burgers. My tempura shrimp roll was great. The shrimp was still warm. Yummy! When the entree arrived they had taken the time to split the entree, even down to cutting the third mini-burger in half! It was a perfect end to our ""girls weekend"" in NYC! Pros: great food, wine, service more
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Great for a date 11/16/2004

I went to this restaurant with a woman that I met recently. She lives nearby but had never gone to this establishment thinking that it might be too touristy. Surprisingly nothing could be further from the truth. In the evening, this place attracted a well dressed, with it, NY crowd. The food was well prepared and the service impecable. I'm going back. Pros: great waiter, well prepared food, pleasant ambience Cons: , bit pricy, curt on phone more
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Great food for the price 1/3/2004

I have been there many times, and food is good and consistent. After my 3rd time the manager remembered me and treated me like an usual customer. It's really also the service, is good and the waiters are friendly. For sure i will keep coming back because i feel really this restaurant deserves. Pros: good food, good service, nice atmosphere more
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Need a new Head Chef 11/20/2003

Ambiance was great. Enjoyed standard of Wine Choices Beer (nice and cold) Main courses: Beef Tenderloin and Beef Bourgignon were Horrible. The Tenderloin was overcooked and the Saturday beef special was disgusting. No taste an meet full of fat! Pros: Good Ambiance Cons: Do not order BEEF. more
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Nice place for a dinner date for midtown 11/19/2003

Had a dinner date (her suggestion) :) Had the mussels (really good) and smoked salmon (not the best) for appys. The chilean sea bass was great and the wed nite special of lamb shank was not too shabby. Service was pretty good. We ate downstairs so it was more secluded and less noisy than upstairs. however, the menu selections was all over the place. not a good idea since they cannot specialize on a few good dishes. Pros: decor, good service Cons: pricey more
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TOURIST TRAP!!! 11/14/2003

I can only assume that the poor folks that raved about this place are not NYers. The service is bad, the food is overpriced for what it is (& it ain't good) & no substitutions are allowed. So how is an Atkins gal supposed to have a cheeseburger & a nice salad, when the waiter is pushing French fries & bread? I'll tell you how - she has to pay xtra for that salad & pay the same price for that burger, sans fries & bread. She also has to beg for water refills & squeeze her smallish rear-end between crowded tables. And they are crowded. Next time, I'll to go Astro Diner 1 block down the street, where I'm sure I'll get what I want, for 1/2 the price. What was I thinking? Pros: location, large wine list, NOT Atkins friendly Cons: overpriced, sub-standard food, bad waiters more
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dont miss the dessert menu! 8/12/2003

I first came to Rue 57 for a bite to eat -not expecting to have a great meal.... little did I know... I had an amazing fish entree that melted in my mouth, with a good martini on the side! the atmosphere was great - not too loud, but not quiet/romatic either. me and my girl friend had a great time. the Service was great. nice waiter and manager. who thanks to them -we got dessert -and it was the best thing I ever had! dont remember the name of the menu -but it was chocolate cake-like with melted chocolate inside....that oozed out when you dig into it! SO GOOD!! don't miss it.... also great to share on a date! Pros: great food, good decor more
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The best 3/20/2003

This is one of my favorite NY restaurants. The host is efficient and attentive. The bar is a pleasure to be at. The food is always great, and if you're there for brunch, be sure to try their bloody mary! I come here all the time and have not yet been dissappointed. more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    A Pastis-like crowd swells the 7,000-square-foot space that's been cast with tile flooring, dark wood trim and weathered mirrors. To avoid the crowds, go during lunch, when the...

  • 9/15/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30am-12am, Sat-Sun: 9am-12am
  • Payments: Visa, Diner's Club, American Express, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown Center
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