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I was hesitant to go here after reading several bad reviews, however I was pleasantly suprised. The dining room is very attractive although a bit cramped, The service was professional and efficient and the food was very good, especially the duck entree. overall a very pleasant meal. The downside is the price of wine, which in our case drove the bill up considerably.

....now it's a (gag) "hot spot." I used to go here years ago when it was quaint and had a great brunch and, I'm ashamed to say, was one of the last bastions of smoking in NY. It was better before it became a haven for malnourished overserved 22 year old actresses.

Being an out of towner, I read about this place in an in-flight magazine which informed me that Bono enjoys the avocado salad here, so I figured I ought try it out.. After reading the hype and reviews suggesting it near impossible to get a reservation.. my boyfriend and i walked in on a thursday afternoon and asked for a reservation that night. The girl working said sure.. what time? We decided to then book for the friday night and were again asked what time would suit us best. We chose 8.45 and thought this may mean we'd be sat at the bar for 2 hours until a table was free. Not so. We arrived on time and were seated right away. Seems to be all male staff here. Our server was extremely nice, continually refilling our bread basket and generally just ensuring we enjoyed our experience there. The food was very nice, avocado salad was exceptional, very flavourful and perfectly dressed. I had the canneloni (entre) as a main because it sounded delicious (and it was) and my boyfriend had the salmon. As far as wine goes, it is on the expensive side (starts at $13/glass but there are pages and pages of bottles costing upward of $3000 in the wine list..) and you only get about 1 inch for a glass.. But food wise, everything looked good and tasted great. The atmosphere was nice, a bit loud and cramped inside but the garden at the back is much more subdued. This place may be passe with the celebrities now (didn't see any..) but as far as a nice place for dinner goes, I thoroughly enjoyed The Waverly.

Oh oh! I was, and the table was given away. it's OK, I had a drink and chilled at the teeny bar.

Scored a reservation on a sunday afternoon and decided to take a chance for my anniversary dinner. i was not disappointed at all. after readiing all the reviews i did not know what to expect but we could not have had a better experience. yes we had to wait for a table but there is nothing like enjoying a couple of drinks at the bar. you must try the dark and stormy - bar tender is famous for them. the servce was amazing from he second wew walked everyone was ready to cater to our needs. the chef was very accomodating and the server could not have been more helpful. he had great suggestions for us. the garden is quiet and romantic and perfect for a special night out. overall we loved it all. great place.

This restaurant has tons of mixed reviews, and has received much criticism. Long story short... an excellent restaurant, with excellent ambiance, and terrific service. The food was great. Cedar Plank Trout with Roasted Carrots and Short Ribs are both incredible. Great french fries, tossed in white truffle oil. Some of the best Tuna Tartare I've ever had. I've heard the mac and cheese isn't worth the price tag.. so we stayed away from that. Don't believe the negative hype, if you're able to grab a reservation (the most difficult part, and what turns most people away), take it, and enjoy.

Lets just say, this is the type of place that ruins the Manhattan food scene.