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In town with my wife and teenage son to see the HighLine, we had a delightful late lunch. Scene was jumpin a few days before New Year's Eve, so the 30 minute wait at the bar was to be expected. Staff was courtious and the food great. We thought the price was fine. Great recommendation. Great place to take business guests as well.

Paid $36 for halibut w/truffle sauce. The fish was dry and I didn't taste or smell truffle. Friend had trout - more reasonably priced at $21. However the fish was burned and still had the head on. We arrived at 7:15 pm but were not served until 8:30 pm. Too many model/hostesses standing around doing nothing. I would not go again.

I live in Chelsea and visit the Meatpacking district often. I know how busy and "happening" the place is, especially its bars and restaurants. So much so that several times my friends and I made several attempts to have a meal at the Standard Grill. Finally, after numerous attempts, we went for dinner late one evening last week after theatre. And I must confess, I was pleasantly surprised. Being such an "in" place that it is, I expected, you know, "attitude" from the staff at the desk and from our waiters. Not so! The front desk was very accommodating, and we were seating within minutes of our reservation. Our table for two was roomy, nicely lit and, although the dining room was a bit noisy, our table setting was very comfortable for discussion. The food was also very good. All in all, it was a very enjoyable evening, which held many "pleasant surprises."

I love salt, but every dish was over salted; way over priced. well just disappointing all around. never again

The service at breakfast was the subpar. The cranberry juice never showed up, except on the bill. The coffee didn't arrive for ages - every NY corner diner knows that delivering the first cup of coffee quickly makes for a happier customer. The second jug of milk promised for the second pot of coffee hasn't been seen yet. Not being able to get a waiter's attention, I asked at the bar for marmalade and was sent strawberry jam with no explanation. The couple at the next table felt compelled to tell us that it had taken 6 tries to get an item.

We had high expectations based on the reviews and hype, but never have we been so disappointed. The host who greeted us pointed vaguely in the direction of our table, so we sat at the only table set for two we could see. We were mid-way through the drinks we'd been served when a waiter interrupted to ask if we'd made a reservation. We confirmed that we had, and a few minutes later he informed us rudely and abruptly that we were at the wrong table and that our reservation was in the front room. No apology was given and we were humiliatingly frog-marched like criminals to an uncomfortable table set for 6 in the front room. We expressed our disappointment to another waiter who promised to speak to someone about it. It was only after reminding her twice that a manager eventually came over and apologised, offering us complementary desserts, This did little to make up for the overwhelmingly disappointing experience. Not only were we treated appallingly, the food was very average. My appetiser was an extremely bland carrot and goats cheese terrine, followed by stone-cold duck breast with ratatouille. After I complained, the cold duck was taken away and eventually returned warmer (but overdone), but the ratatouille was still refrigerator cold. My husband's so-called 'prawn cocktail' consisted of prawns served with tomato sauce (OK but hardly a prawn cocktail). Our free desserts were sickly sweet and barely edible. Probably the most disappointing restaurant experience we've had.

Just drinks there... My husbands HUGE beer at the Beirgarten seems very reasonable - however my teany tiny poor of wine - was $16! Obnoxious.. Yes, I know hotels are always rediculously expensive however this was beyond unreasonable. The wine was just ok.. and I know - I am paying for the hip, funky vibe?? Oh please.....