Sarabeth's Tribeca Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "Our server Kaziah was fantastic -- super friendly, accommodating and knowledgable about all sections of the menu."
• "The servers are very professional and prompt."
• "The staff was so kind, and so willing to help us throughout the whole process."
• "Francisco was tending the bar while we had our typical lunch. Great guy!"
• "Thank you Francisco for the excellent service."
• "Emilie working the bar did a wonderful job! Such a sweetheart!"
• "Staff always professional and attentive."

Cons:

• "Service was mediocre."
• "Noisy, overpriced, poor service."
• "The waiters ignore you, they don't check on you."
• "The only downside was our waiter wasn’t the most friendly and the service was a bit slow."
• "The server seemed annoyed but he forgot to put a burger in and we waited 40 minutes to get served something that was wrong."
• "The waitress was not attentive and seemed like she didn't want to be there."
• "Both times had terrible waitstaff experience."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "Whether you choose to sit indoors or take advantage of the outdoor seating, you'll find yourself surrounded by a warm and inviting ambiance that encourages relaxation and enjoyment."
• "The place has a nice ambience."
• "Such a cute space and great vibe."
• "With its inviting indoor and outdoor seating options, this restaurant offers a wonderful ambience that adds to the overall dining experience."
• "The restaurant was buzzing with energy, creating a lively atmosphere that immediately caught my attention."
• "Lovely place. This location has history and style; well maintained, but not modernized, I love it."
• "The establishment is incredibly kid-friendly, making it an excellent choice for a gathering with friends and their little ones."

Cons:

• "Lively and fun place up front.. very crowded and noisy.."
• "The bar was super crowded but only a few tables were occupied - that should have been a warning that no one chose to sit in the dining room."
• "It is kid friendly, so if you want a quiet brunch this is not the place."
• "Brunch is a mad house."
• "It was really noisy."
• "The place was almost empty."
• "Waitresses are rude and very slow."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Desserts were delicious. We took a fruit tart and a chocolate mousse."
• "Good coffee and coffee drinks (designated driver, please)."
• "The brunch pizza with egg and eggs benedict were so on point."
• "The presentation of the dishes was artful and appealing."
• "The quality of the ingredients used was evident in the flavors that burst through every bite."
• "Everything was so fresh and flavorful!"
• "The food was fresh and tasted good."

Cons:

• "Their 'Legendary muffins' were unheated, dry, and not that special."
• "A bit expensive and food not hot."
• "Very greasy potato chips, not as good as Utz, and tasteless slaw."
• "Kids pasta was so tasteless, and chicken fingers are dark - coming from reused cooking oil."
• "Food was low quality. Luke warm. And over priced."
• "Egg white Farmer's omelette (minus ham) was the most flavorless omelette I've ever had."
• "Food very subpar and not worth the price."

Value

Pros:

• "Good deal for a restaurant week lunch."
• "Great food and the prices were very reasonable."
• "It was happy hour and the menu was perfectly priced!"
• "Prices are reasonable for the area; not cheap: this is Tribeca."
• "Food is AMAZING, I'm glad they have places like this in the city."
• "Highly recommend their popovers and their pot pie."
• "The food is good, although a bit overpriced, but it's great for kids."

Cons:

• "Too expensive for this experience."
• "Prices are high, it is not like $$."
• "Over priced food that at best is adequate!"
• "Bang for buck is not here."
• "It's just really expensive for what you're getting."
• "The place is way too overpriced for the mediocre quality of food they provide."
• "Too expensive."

Facilities

Pros:

• "They have a diaper change Station for little ones."
• "The restaurant is really nice and this location is the best."
• "The resturant is large, which is a good thing."
• "This location is handicap accessible."
• "Good sized venue with separate spaces."
• "The location is a few minutes' walk from One World Observatory which happened to be my stop after fueling up with a yummy breakfast here."
• "They are very accommodating for strollers and toddlers."

Cons:

• "TV needs to be cleaned and bathroom doors need a new painting."
• "Two bathrooms for a large place that even holds parties in the back room."
• "Environmental practices: wasteful takeout containers, there’s a culture of using plastic straws, abundant napkins, and other wasteful practices."
• "The 'root vegetables' were about a cup of food total, but the parsnips, brussels sprouts and carrots were all dried out and undercooked."
• "Overcharged my group and blamed it on a 'computer glitch'."
• "Popover was cold and rubbery! Sent back for correction popover still cold but this time left cream cheese out of eggs."
• "Crab meat in the salad was spoiled and had a bad smell."