Crown Shy Reviews Summary

Ambiance

Pros:

• "The ambiance of the restaurant was nice with a slightly dim lighting and a nice view of the open kitchen from the main dining area."
• "The ambience is nice, low light gives it a kind of romantic feel but you are still able to see everything you are eating."
• "The ambience was romantic but also very appropriate for a good friend group to catch up and enjoy each others’ company."
• "The atmosphere was fabulous."
• "The drama of the room is breathtaking."
• "The ambiance was very cool."
• "The atmosphere is amazing!"

Cons:

• "The decor is kind of odd too in that you have stone tables but almost cafeteria like chairs."
• "The ambiance in the main dining area was lackluster with oddly spaced out tables and the music was WAY TOO LOUD."
• "The restaurant is a little loud and has a bit of a club vibe- not really a family place."
• "The music was so loud, and the din of diners trying to be heard over the music, that it was very difficult to enjoy."
• "Only down side was how dark the lighting was."
• "The noise levels were loud due to all the hard surfaces."
• "It’s a beautiful restaurant, on the louder side."

Service

Pros:

• "The service was impeccable."
• "Service was impeccable, thank you Dante!"
• "Service was incredible."
• "That being said the service here was superb!"
• "Phenomenal service and the sommelier offered some great pairings."
• "Otherwise service was outstanding!"
• "Service - chef's kiss. James is the kind of waiter that would make you ask to sit in his section exclusively."

Cons:

• "The least favorite part of our experience was the service- there was so much confusion around the drinks."
• "This sub-par service made us feel unwelcome."
• "The most underwhelming 2 Michelin star restaurant. Bad service, pushy and rude waiter."
• "The service was impersonal not out of courtesy but from necessity for how many tables they’ve placed in this massive space."
• "Despite the restaurant’s prestigious reputation, the staff was inattentive and indifferent to our needs."
• "The service was very neglecting. Waited for a long time before we were greeted and attended to."
• "Service I got from the server this time was the worst experience ever during my stay in NYC."

Food

Pros:

• "The food at Crown Shy is simply phenomenal."
• "The food was excellent (with a couple of dishes that were a bit of a miss)."
• "Food was delicious without being overly complex."
• "The desserts, pork katsu, and bread are all amazing."
• "Appetizers are all good. Pork. Pawn and dessert are well prepared and execute."
• "Just about every dish on the menu is great."
• "Every single dish is amazing. The choice of cocktails with fresh infusions is amazing."

Cons:

• "We also tried the artichoke it was underwhelming."
• "The cocktails and food were also unmemorable."
• "Honestly I know this place has a Michelin star but I could not figure out why."
• "The food was good but not great, or the level you could expect from a 1 star."
• "Everything else was fresh and clean but not impressive."
• "Below average food."
• "The food is mediocre and very expensive for what it is."