Joseph Leonard Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "They make excellent and delicious food, this place is among my top five to eat in the city and I can't stress enough how delicious the food is here."
• "The burger is out of this world, much recommended."
• "Everything we ate was absolutely delicious."
• "Delicious brunch, I had the avocado toast and the hash brown. Would highly recommend both."
• "The food is awesome. Craft cocktails, trendy wine menu and pub grub with a pedigree."
• "The food was on point. I had the burger and she had the petite steak which were both juicy and delicious."
• "The food was incredible!"

Cons:

• "Food presentation was nice but the chicken sandwich was just okay."
• "Nothing we had was mind blowing but it was good."
• "The food left much to be desired."
• "Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the same standard."
• "The overall dining experience fell short as the food lacked flavor, prompting us to send back one dish."
• "The food here was not as nice as expected."
• "The food itself was disappointing."

Service

Pros:

• "The gentleman who helped us named Daily, was an absolute gentleman, made our experience incredible."
• "Joseph Leonard offers a beautiful space and a commendable staff, creating a welcoming environment."
• "Our host was super helpful and genuinely welcoming, and spent time chatting to us."
• "Bartenders were super friendly and the owner too."
• "The staff were delightful and so helpful when it came to our luggage."
• "The staff is fun, lovely and accommodating."
• "The staff is super friendly and creates such a welcoming energy."

Cons:

• "Forever wait, impossibly cramped, faux vintage hipster Brooklyn chic."
• "Despite several empty tables the full of her own importance server insisted on making an 8month pregnant lady sit on a bar stool at the cramped bar."
• "Host was terrible. She probably didn’t want a customer to dine in at exactly 9 AM, lol."
• "Additionally, the cocktails were somewhat flavorless."
• "I guess I’m really upset because the host is very ungracious and rude."
• "What a big disappointment and seems that no manager had interest in visiting the table."
• "The server was weirdly passive aggressive and rude to us."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "Playlists are KILLER."
• "Very cool vibe."
• "Delicious and satisfying food in a cozy spot with a great playlist."
• "The atmosphere in this place is incredible - great music & the staff are SO nice."
• "Cute typical west village farm to table vibes. Wooden paneling, natural lighting, intimate and cozy interior."
• "The ambiance was beautiful and quaint. It felt like a little hidden gem."
• "The place is cozy and intimate too. Perfect for any kind of date."

Cons:

• "It's not a great place for groups because the space is pretty small."
• "The place is MUCH smaller than it looks like in the photos."
• "West Village could do without the bland food (omelette/french toast) and loud music here."
• "Honestly, maybe just one friend. I'm sure they can seat 4, but it's not the most spacious restaurant."
• "The atmosphere here is loud and crowded."
• "if you're one of those people who really enjoys their personal space, Joseph Leonard's may not be for you.. it is very small and always packed because of how yummy it is."
• "I could smell and hear everything that was going on in the kitchen, so it wasn't ideal."

Value

Pros:

• "It’s not cheap but if you want a high end experience in a place with great vibes this is the place for you."
• "Special shout out to the non-alcoholic craft cocktails - delicious!"
• "Lunch prices were very reasonable for NYC and this quality of food and service."
• "They do have a covid surcharge which was nominal and worth it to keep this gem around in the future."
• "Good drinks and the oysters were relatively inexpensive."
• "Service was great and the vino was top notch."
• "Definitely worth the splurge."

Cons:

• "But food is overpriced for the quality you get."
• "The sauce that came with the petite steak was a little salty for my taste."
• "Prices was a little crazy."
• "I had 2 glasses of red wine @ $17.00 each, a salad and the trout dish - not a cheap check."
• "The brunch menu was limited and over priced for the small and over simple servings."
• "$20 Bloody Mary is ridiculous but tasty."
• "While the quality was high, it felt pricey."