The complainers that posted below obviously never tried the Armenian sandwich with soup. I go to the Emprie Room several times a month and always enjoy myself. I often have the same server and she is friendly, talkative and recommends whichever wine or food is the freshest or best. And I have been to the Saphire Hotel. Anyone who is fooled into thinking that their anemic wines and two or three food items are any better or worse than the Empire Room is a victim of their own silly delusions. Other than the decor and the fact the Empire Room has a larger wine selection, they are essentially the same.
Pros: armenian sandwich, live music, cute servers
Cons: food is above average, no smoking, not good for kids
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