The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens Reviews Summary

Ambiance

Pros:

• "It's like a secret garden in the concrete jungle, beautifully presented restaurant."
• "Beautiful ambiance I love all the foliage and greenery."
• "From the minute you walk in, you feel like you’re walking into a beautiful garden, loved the vibe!"
• "A stunning hidden gem of escapism in times square that has one forgetting they're sitting within the frenetic energy of the center of the universe."
• "Great find in NYC. Great space, beautifully decorated and impressive."
• "Absolutely stunning atmosphere, this place is a must try if you are in the Times Square area."
• "One of the most gorgeous set ups I’ve seen for a restaurant."

Cons:

• "The weather was not the greatest so it was fairly dark on the terrace."
• "There was very loud construction going on next door making the terraces on the 10th floor not worth going out to."
• "The only thing going for it is its theatre location. Do not go!"
• "The seating was not very comfortable."
• "We sat in the indoor part, which was nice, but we would have preferred the terrace."
• "It’s meant to look and feel like you are eating in an outdoor garden but in fact you are indoors."
• "For an Easter 'grand' brunch, there was nothing grand about this."

Service

Pros:

• "The server was amazing and patient with the menu."
• "The staff are friendly, assistive, and solicitous without becoming overwhelming nor rushed."
• "Staff very attentive to fact that needed be out for a show."
• "The servers were very attentive and pleasant."
• "What really stood out for me was the service and the honesty the staff has."
• "The staff was very courteous and attentive, and the service was quick and efficient."
• "Service was exceptional- glasses always filled, friendly, and gave us a piece of bday cake without us asking."

Cons:

• "The service was terrible last night took over 45 minutes. So slow."
• "Terrible service. Came 10 minutes before my reservation and they made me wait."
• "Service was really slow even though the restaurant wasn't busy."
• "The server was rude and condescending."
• "The hostess acted like she hated her job- no greetings at all."
• "The waiters were extremely unprofessional."
• "The waiter was not energized or attentive."

Food

Pros:

• "The hearty menu includes homemade pastas, steaks, and chops as well as a variety of vegetable dishes."
• "The lobster egg dish was delicious, as was the hot chocolate."
• "The only dish that really was delicious was the skirt steak."
• "The food was five star. Really excellently prepared."
• "The food was really good; one of the best restaurants I've eaten at in New York so far."
• "The steak was outrageous, the tuna tartare was to die for and the Tiramisu was literally perfection!"
• "The food was awesome. I had the crab meat scramble. It is beyond delicious."

Cons:

• "Both my son and I had the French Toast option which turned out to be covered in creme frache and a berry compote and then maple syrup on the side. Soooo sweet. Tooooooo sweet."
• "The dishes are a bit overrated for their prices."
• "It was cold, and inside was raw."
• "Great location and atmosphere but food is bland and not special."
• "The food can be skipped."
• "Had the caccio e pepi with pesto... the pasta was drowning in the most horrible sauce."
• "Food was mediocre at best- spanish octopus was super dry and cold and pasta was way too salty."

Value

Pros:

• "The Breakfast Set is a good buy because for $30 you get a massive sandwich of egg, chicken sausage, Gruyère, and chili aioli, plus a fresh fruit plate, choice of juice, coffee and a fresh warm pastry."
• "Great lunch menu, you get a lot of food for the price, and I love that the menu changes often."
• "I am surprised at how affordable everything on the menu was."
• "The price range is a little higher than a standard restaurant in nyc, but given the amazing quality and incredible experience we had, I would say it was absolutely worth it."
• "You get a lot of food for the price."
• "Everything was delicious and flavorful, and the portions were perfect."
• "The food here is really great and its not the typical cuisine I like to enjoy!"

Cons:

• "The ambiance is nice, the dishes are a bit overrated for their prices."
• "Most despicable customer service ever."
• "The food was just okay for the price."
• "VERY VERY PRICEY for what you get even compared to restaurants in the same price range."
• "It cost $125 per person and we got a standard hotel continental breakfast."
• "Drinks were good but insanely overpriced."
• "The menu was very very basic & with a high price tag."