GrimWheel Posted October 30, 2009 #1 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Well, obviously there are. Can anyone recommend for us 1. An upscale "traditional" possibly French, with traditional interior (no modernism please), AND 2. A good restaurant with a VIEW - i.e. possibly a rooftop/skyscraper restaurant - food style less important - stunning view more so - but must still be classy. Not looking to spend more than around £150 for two including wine (I guess around $200). We will be there three nights after the 11th Nov TA. Thanks all you foodies ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted October 30, 2009 #2 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Well, obviously there are. Can anyone recommend for us 1. An upscale "traditional" possibly French, with traditional interior (no modernism please), AND 2. A good restaurant with a VIEW - i.e. possibly a rooftop/skyscraper restaurant - food style less important - stunning view more so - but must still be classy. Not looking to spend more than around £150 for two including wine (I guess around $200). We will be there three nights after the 11th Nov TA. Thanks all you foodies ! Les Halles is a traditional bistro and the food is excellent, Les Halles 411 Park Ave. S. (bet. 28th & 29th Sts.) Manhattan, NY | Map 212-679-4111 Very good food, excellent Boudin Noir. For a view go to View, The 1535 Broadway, 47th fl. (bet. 45th & 46th Sts.) Manhattan, NY | Map 212-704-8900 which is in the Marriott Marquis hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted October 30, 2009 #3 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Benoit - Chef Alain Ducasse, classic French bistro cuisine http://www.benoitny.com 60 West 55th Street New York NY 10019 +1-646-943-7373 River Cafe - under the Brooklyn Bridge on the Brooklyn side http://rivercafe.com/ 1 Water Street Brooklyn NY 11201 +1-718-522-5200 Water Club (on the East River) http://thewaterclub.com/ East River at 30th Street New York NY 10016 +1-212-683-3333 Battery Gardens - views of Governors Island and the Statue of Liberty http://batterygardens.com/ Battery Park (opposite 17 State Street, near Staten Island ferry) New York, NY +1-212-80905508 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepcib Posted October 30, 2009 #4 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Lunch at Jean Georges in the main dining room I would argue is one of the best values in NYC if not the entire planet (even if you think Michelin lowered the bar for New York, three Michelin Stars mean something). Plus you are right at central park to have a leisurely post lunch stroll, maybe over to the Met. For the room, try Daniel or Bouley - I think Daniel has much better food but both rooms are very impressive (both are out of budget but if you feel like splurging). For eating in a high energy fun place I would pick Minetta Tavern. This place can be crowded and a bit of a scene so it can be off putting for some but for sure it has integrity. You might want to try Eleven Madison - nice Art deco room - very good food. Again a bit out of budget but lunch values abound. In fact, if there is any place you really would like to try but is out of budget, check the website to see what the Lunch menus are - almost always you will be shocked to see how reasonably you can eat at the finest NY restaurants during lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjms74 Posted October 30, 2009 #5 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Hi The Four Seasons Restaurant is an NYC institution yes with a price tag to match but combine superb food & service with the wonderful Pool Room - it's just sublime! I had lunch there on my way to JFK back in May after having spent 3 nights in my favourite city & this was after 6 nights in Queens Grill no QM2 - this Restaurant was just as good as the Grill & I will be returning there for either lunch or dinner druing my next QM2 crossing & cruise in November this year! I cannot wait! The View is a good restaurant for the view but the food is IMHO just passable & overpriced!!!! River Cafe is another restaurant I am going back to in a few weeks & the view is to die for + the fact you are on a 'barge' so you hear the 'waves' underneath you as you dine! A great dining experience! very contemporary style of decor but a wonderful experience! Kind Regards, RJMS74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaMatesNYC Posted October 30, 2009 #6 Share Posted October 30, 2009 You might want to try Eleven Madison - nice Art deco room - very good food. Again a bit out of budget but lunch values abound. Celebrated my husband's birthday there last week and the five course tasting menu with wine pairings was superb. The space is gorgeous, the service impeccable and the Autumn Tastes menu was one of the top 5 best meals of my life! (Eleven Madison Park is the full name for those searching for it - at 11 Madison Avenue and 24th Street - New York Times 4 stars; Michelin 1 star - just received). Oh, and you will want to bring a bigger budget if you go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David2115 Posted October 30, 2009 #7 Share Posted October 30, 2009 another vote for The View, a revolving rooftop restaurant, very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andiamo Posted October 30, 2009 #8 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Celebrated my husband's birthday there last week and the five course tasting menu with wine pairings was superb. The space is gorgeous, the service impeccable and the Autumn Tastes menu was one of the top 5 best meals of my life! (Eleven Madison Park is the full name for those searching for it - at 11 Madison Avenue and 24th Street - New York Times 4 stars; Michelin 1 star - just received). Oh, and you will want to bring a bigger budget if you go! Hi Michael. Please wish Ben a belated Happy Birthday. Jeanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaMatesNYC Posted October 31, 2009 #9 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Hi Michael. Please wish Ben a belated Happy Birthday. Jeanne Will do, Jeanne! Just a few more days and we're in November! Then we can say "just a month away"! Another good French on the Upper West Side, Ouest. That would be in the budget, if you did not go crazy on the wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2krooze1791 Posted October 31, 2009 #10 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Benoit - Chef Alain Ducasse, classic French bistro cuisinehttp://www.benoitny.com 60 West 55th Street New York NY 10019 +1-646-943-7373 He's a busy boy. He has a restaurant at the Dorchester too. Bet he misses Concorde..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north east girl Posted October 31, 2009 #11 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Les Halles is a traditional bistro and the food is excellent, Les Halles 411 Park Ave. S. (bet. 28th & 29th Sts.) Manhattan, NY | Map 212-679-4111 Very good food, excellent Boudin Noir. For a view go to View, The 1535 Broadway, 47th fl. (bet. 45th & 46th Sts.) Manhattan, NY | Map 212-704-8900 which is in the Marriott Marquis hotel. We stayed in the Mattiott booked with Cunard in September 2009, would recommend The View for drinks, did not have food there, we were told it was expensive and not very good. It takes the view to rotate for one hour to do a full circle. It was very busy but worth the wait. Catherine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted October 31, 2009 #12 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Have you tried looking at the Zagat survey? Loads of info there with ratings by people really 'into' food..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bflocolonial Posted November 6, 2009 #13 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Well, obviously there are. Can anyone recommend for us 1. An upscale "traditional" possibly French, with traditional interior (no modernism please), AND 2. A good restaurant with a VIEW - i.e. possibly a rooftop/skyscraper restaurant - food style less important - stunning view more so - but must still be classy. Not looking to spend more than around £150 for two including wine (I guess around $200). We will be there three nights after the 11th Nov TA. Thanks all you foodies ! Formal - Daniel. Should be ok on the budget. I think it's one of the best in the city. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upshur Posted November 7, 2009 #14 Share Posted November 7, 2009 We have liked this great price performer for years. Whenever we go to NY we have at least one meal here. Nice Wine List that will treat your budget with respect. Her son does a great job.... http://www.chezjosephine.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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