Bar Americain

Our party of four went to the restaurant for a birthday celebration. We were seated immediately in very close quarters e.g impossible for the two people sitting on the bench side of the table to get up without moving the tables. Our waiter was unfriendly and gave us misinformation. Everything is ala carte and he told us that the $8.00 side dishes were sufficient to to share. These were the TINIEST side dishes I have ever seen - not even enough for one person. I think there were about 8 pencil-thin asparagus as one of the "sharable" side dishes. All appetizers were mediocre and the main courses were less than mediocre - tough steak and not done as requested. We gave one last shot at dessert which was just OK. It's an expensive restaurant that would likely not be in business except for Bobby Flay's name.

We came here to celebrate and we spend a good penny doing so. The oysters were good, but the shrimp grits appetizer were ridiculous. Don't grits come in a bowl? These plated grits portion is what I usually leave left over after I'm done. The rack of lamb was good as was the pork. The cheese plate for desert could be better. The wine was delicious. (plus there are 1/2 bottles) The service was impeccable.

There was a chill in the air as soon as we walked into the restaurant and it was not the temperature. We were (not graciously) taken to the very back of the room. Service was mediocre, but the food was DELICIOUS. It is a pricey and good restaurant that could use some hospitality that says welcome.

Our party of 8 attended on a Sunday night. We called the same day for a reservation, and they said they would "Squeeze us in". The place was empty. I ordered a Chardonnay at the bar. When we closed our tab, my glass of wine turned out to be $17! The bartender should have informed me of the price before hand, or at least given me a wine list to choose from. On a positive note, everyone enjoyed the entrees and appetizers. The onion soup was very sweet and heavy. The side portions were TINY, and our server should have told us to order more for our large group. Overall, the food was very good, but it was expensive. And the service was definitely lacking.

Beautiful atmosphere and wonderful service! The food was great, as well. Loved the cornbread that they give in the bread basket! Large wine list and creative specials. The pork entree was phenomenal, as was the fresh shellfish and onion soup. Will definitely go back!

A truly great dining experience. From entering the door to leaving everything was perfect. Classic food with truly top notch professional service in a striking decor. Great from appetizer to dessert including a wonderfully created vegetarian plate that is not on the menu. A must go for anyone that loves to eat and enjoy the whole dining experience.

I like Mesa grill. I like Bolo. Those places have character. This place could be in Vegas, or anywhere else for that matter. And i don't just mean the decor. The service was not good. And i dont mean the water-glass fillers. I mean the professional waiter who treated me & my dining companion -- who eat at some of the best restaurants in the world -- as if we were unknowing oofs spending a day in the big city. While this attitude surprised us, it was the forgetting to bring a requested glass of wine that really took this place down a notch. Granted, my steak was excellent. The food is simple and well prepared. BUT, this is New York Friggin City. Why not dine someplace unique?