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i went here for lunch and had the 2-course prix-fixe for $29. sounds ridiculous, but definitely worth it. service was very attentive and courteous. the atmosphere is classy, yet not pretentious. first, the rustic bread came with a plate of fresh radishes and salted butter. nice touch i havent seen before. next, i had the radicchio salad with walnuts, apricots and truffle oil was very refreshing yet hearty. then i had the roasted pumpkin with home made ricotta and black radish mint salad was a nice vegetable option and not too filling. the waiter also suggested an orange passion fruit iced tea, yum. afterwards, a complimentary walnut financier was given to me. perfect ending to a great lunch! definitely a gem in the fidi..

My husband and I live in the area and tried it out for lunch. Fabulous waiter, beautiful room and very good food. We each had soups and then he had a rib eye and I has a lobster club. Good wine list - we were very happy!

I ate dinner here with a friend and there wasn't a misstep. The staff was friendly and attentive enough that we got what we needed without waiting but they didn't hover. Artichoke appetizer was well-done and refreshing. I had the chanatrelles pot pie...AMAZING. I scraped every last drop of the sauce off the plate. My friend had fish, which she really liked. We had the flourless chocolate cake and the rocky road mousse. They were both delicious but I think it would have been better to share, as we were already full.

came here for lunch in Feb when it first opened and then dinner in Aug for (extended) restaurant week menu. Service is attentive. Food is great. Portion is definitive not small. One guest at my dinner could not even finish his food. The fruit plate appetitizer is a must try. I do think its regular menu is a confusing-with the price based on number of courses. In fact, when I came in Feb, I had to ask the waiter to correct the bill because I noticed he double counted an entree. But overall it is still a nice place.

Though we initially were confused by the layout of the lunch menu, each of the three of us greatly enjoyed our choices. The menu offerings are unique, adult, and delicious. Presentations are quirky and delightful. The atmosphere is modern, masculine and soothing - a perfect foil to the provocative taste pairings. Bottom line - this is a keeper.

I've now eaten at Wall & Water twice -- one breakfast, one lunch. The service is attentive and professional, and the food is good. But this morning I ordered an $11 cast-iron skillet breakfast, and got a laughably small portion of a single egg and maybe one or two cherry tomatoes. It was barely the size of a side dish and not comparable to the size of my breakfast companions' meals. Now I'm hungry!

That first review...I can't say I agree with it, either. Sounds like it was written by someone who doesn't know the New York dining scene at all. The flavor profiles of the dishes are certainly intended to avoid the same old stale combinations, and they were well balanced and executed. The appetizers (of which I sampled four) were downright terrific. The menu is focused, interesting, partial to seasonal ingredients, and unabashedly targets New York foodies (veal cheeks, duck prosciutto, fiddlehead ferns, you get the idea). Portions were fine. The price points were totally reasonable compared to competitors in the same space. All in all, not what I expected from a hotel restaurant, and a really lovely experience.