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I've never worked in a restaurant. So, I don't want to spend too much time speculating as to why certain people were sat upstairs in the dark, while countless tables were open on the main floor. There did appear to be a certain "look" had by all the patrons on the main floor. Outside of that, the service was good. Our waitress was extremely personable and earned her 20% tip. The food was good. Not great. But, good. If you're looking for a scene, decent food, and have the money to spend, this restaurant will appeal to you.

I went here for my boyfriend's 31st birthday. I was a little worried because of some of the reviews. I was concerned about waiting for a table even though we had a reservation, but everything was great! We had an 8:00 reservation, we got there at 7:45 and they sat us right away. The waiter was so friendly, helped us picking wines. Everytime I needed a new glass he was there. We both had the filet mignon and thought it was amazing! No need for steak sauce. We also got the creamed spinach and the sweet garlic mashed potatos which was amazing also. The atmosphere is really nice. Great for people watching! It was a little loud-not music just very crowded so a lot of people talking made it a little loud, but not enough that it would ruin my dinner or make me not want to go back. I was really happy that I went here despite some of the reviews. Awesome place, expensive place, but definately worth it!!!I highly recommend it!!

Starting with the door service this place captures what is embarrassing about New York dining and leaves out what is good. The staff are pretty clueless and employed for their looks. The crowd is generally people who are more interested in being noticed than having good food or a good time. Avoid the seafood tower. The grilled octopus was great. (By the time we were seated (40 minutes late) I didn't trust the place to deliver a good steak). If it tried a little less hard it could be a great place.

It had been awhile since I had been to Abe and Arthur’s, and I remembered the fun vibe but I had forgotten how good the food was. The last time I was here me and my friends ate light; the tuna tar tar tacos and the crab cake stick out in my head as my favorites. But in the dead of winter, light fare wasn’t going to do the trick. I was excited when I saw the short ribs addition to the menu. They were truly melt in your mouth, couldn’t get enough, delicious. Served with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, it was an A+ comfort food dish.

Only waited about 20 minutes for our 930 res. Got a drink at the bar filled with models. Waiteress very nice, amazing complimenteray popovers. Mussel appetizer is bet for the price and amazing, so were tuna tacos. Shortribs for the main were perfect, and so was the tuna, both generous portions. Truffe parm fries for a side were. Drinks are abour $15 each, but generous

My friend and I arrived early for our hard to get 9pm reservation. After perusing the extensive wine list, the more original cocktail list won our attention. I opted for the Thai Maiden, a lychee martini meets savory basil for a refreshing drink. Our waiter was very helpful in choosing appetizers for me and my friend to share. He recommended the tuna tartare tacos and the crabcakes. Both great choices! The crab cake was as it should be, mostly crab with very little breading. The service between courses was a little slow, but the delicious scallops more than made up for it. Perfectly seared with an interesting foie gras pairing. It’s one of those impossible to get reservations, and I now understand why. I’m hard pressed to find anything negative to say about my experience.

The men all make 7 figures and the women are all 6 ft tall. It's definitely a ‘place to be seen’ scene. Food is good. Staff was on point tonight. The chick manager with the funky style conducts the room like it’s a symphony. At several points throughout our dinner, a few short dudes would buzz around tables as if there was someone extremely important sitting there. It made me wonder which movie producer or CEO was sitting a few tables over. When we were leaving we saw Chuck from Gossip Girl walking in. Abe & Arthur’s is Audrey Hepburn and Paris Hilton snuggled underneath the afghan your Grandmother knitted. A little classic New York, a little trendy chic New York and a little bit of cozy home New York.