Rosemary's

This place is great! We live in the area, I've been 10+ times, and the food is awesome. They grow veggies on the roof, there are plenty of great options, and it's a nice scene. The only issue is they don't take reservations so people on this site clearly voiced their waiting time frustrations through bad reviews... I'll keep coming back.; just during the week when yes, it's easier to get in.

I dropped in about 6pm this afternoon with two guests and the restaurant was less than half filled. The hostess put the three of us at a table for thirteen even though there were quite a few open tables for four. I asked to be moved and was told (by the manager) that we would have to wait 20 minutes for a table of three to open. Luckily a table for three opened up and we ordered shortly thereafter. The portions were ridiculously small and really over-priced. For example, my $10 draught beer came in an 8 ounce glass! I'm now at home eating leftovers from last night filling my empty stomach. I expect this place won't last long. I'll never go back.

This place is in my neighborhood and I have avoided going there, but a friend suggested it. So, I decided to go. Big mistake. We were there before the dinner hour, and had a few drinks at the bar until they officially opened for dinner service. When we were seated finally, we were away from the windows, which was preferable, and seated in a crowded area in the away from the windows. (We were only about the third party to be seated. We were there and the room was practically empty). We didn't complain. We were seated and waited a full fifteen minutes before pointing out that we had not been approached by anyone. Not even water was offered. The dining room was in full swing, and everyone was being served, but us. When I brought this to the attention of a server nearby, she offered to put our order, but we still had no server for the rest of the evening. We watched everyone to our left and to our right getting service. We were sitting with people seated less than an inch away on our right and our left, this seating was tight and yet we were being overlooked. I placed an order, then canceled it. They charged me anyway and I had it taken off. I earn my money and I think others should earn theirs too. Rosemary's will not ever get anymore of my money. I pass them on a daily basis and I will never so much as go in for a cup of espresso. Disappointing service, and just subpar management. They won't stay in business if they continue to have such a dismissive approach to their customers.

Cannot understand what the hype is all about. We see ourselves as relatively fair-minded Manhattanites and on the mature side. The patrons here seemed young as did their servers. Maybe we're getting fussy or is there a lack of experience at this establishment? The service tonight was similar to that of many other reviewers - rushed, rude and without much style. The wine and food were little better than an Olive Garden. My partner is of Italian heritage and could not find the pasta in the minestrone, which, by the way, required a knife to further cut up the vegetables so that a spoon could be used to consume it. What's the impressiveness re: this place?

socked with oil how can it possible taste like food

I had brunch at this place which was very enjoyable and the prices of the food were reasonable. When the the bill came I was surprised to learn that a small glass of orange juice was six dollars and coffee was 4 dollars. I wouldnt have had as much of a problem with it if the prices were listed on the menu. When my dining companion and I brought this to the attention of the waiter and manager, nothing was done. In fact they tried to defend it which was quite surprising given their food prices. That experience left a sour taste in what was a tasty meal. Not sure I would go back given the plethora of restaurants in that neighborhood. Also the service was quite slow.

What would have been a decent after theater meal was ruined by horrible service. Lots of staff on the floor with complete lack of attention to customers. They won't last long no matter how good the food is. Best skip Rosemary's!