Blue Ribbon Brasserie

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97 Sullivan St Frnt A (at nr. Spring St.)
New York, NY 10012

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(212) 274-0404
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Blue Ribbon Brasserie - New York, NY
Blue Ribbon Brasserie - New York, NY
Blue Ribbon Brasserie - New York, NY
Blue Ribbon Brasserie - New York, NY
Blue Ribbon Brasserie - New York, NY
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Best

Where else can you have great seafood from a raw bar, a PuPu Platter complete with live flame, Bone Marrow,...

Worst

Were trying to get into this place for a while. But they don't take reservations for less than 5 people, and we did not want to take a risk of waiting. Finally got into this downt...

Late Night Gem 4/29/2012

Where else can you have great seafood from a raw bar, a PuPu Platter complete with live flame, Bone Marrow,... more
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Late Night Gem 4/29/2012

LaughAttack001 Provided by Partner
Where else can you have great seafood from a raw bar, a PuPu Platter complete with live flame, Bone Marrow, Fried Chicken, and Foie Gras at 3 in th... more
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Excellent 7/18/2010

I've never left this place disappointed! The food is always excellent. Once we had to wait for the main course quite a bit but I didn't mind waiting -- a beautiful evening and a great company -- yet we appreciated when our waiter brought us delicious shrimp cocktail and chef's apologies as the kitchen was backed up. Once the main courses arrived (duck for me and lamb for my friend) -- they were simply great! We had a wonderful evening! Pros: Great food, ambiance and service Cons: Long wait if you don't have reservations more
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LOVE BLUE RIBBON 2/7/2010

I was in NYC to visit family and they really wanted to take us to Blue Ribbon. Now I see why. What a great place! I really loved the food here. Simple yet fantastic food - really unpretentious. Our waiter was excellent - Great staff and service. No wonder chefs love to eat here. I'll go back to BR next trip to NY for sure. Pros: Consistently excellent more
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Consistently great 2/26/2009

I've never left this place disappointed. Yesterday, as usual we had an extremely pleasant evening -- good service and excellent food. Their menu selections are exquisite. Duck confit yesterday was great. I love their combinations -- how flavors complement each other. Excellent atmosphere and decor. Looking forward to going back. Pros: Excellent food, choices, combinations, wine list, service Cons: Expensive. Occasionally loud diners more
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food good but not excellent 11/16/2008

My experience at Blue Ribbon was just okay. Really didn't do much for me. Overrated, perhaps? The food was really good but not excellent and service could've been better. I feel like the staff wasn't attentive enough. We asked for bread two times and we never got it, I just couldn't believe it! I Pros: late night dining Cons: rude staff, more
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Rude and Pretentious 8/11/2008

This is such a pretentious place. I just don't get how restaurant management can be so rude. It must come from the top; always does. We went last Friday night, about one AM. No wait, we could see one table open. The manager says, let me see what we have available, walks around the dining room. Meanwhile a party of four comes in, introduces himself to the manager, back slapping commences, etc. and they are given the table that was open. He comes back to us and tells us there's a 30 minute wait. In a restaurant that takes no reservations, this is just rude and snobbish. I'll never go back to Blue Ribbon, or any of its other restaurants Pros: If you like to be abused by pretentious restaurant workers, its your paradise more
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Great, chill environment 6/19/2008

I love this place. I prefer the very small bar area, but don't mind being seated as well. The raw bar is fabulous. The staff are attentive and knowledgable. No, I do not work here and do not always have my way. Just because there are 5 of us crowded in the bar area and no seats are immediately available - no we can not just drink at a table in the dining room. NP. As soon as seats at the bar open up - the area is cleared and the seats are held fro us. In the meantime, we can make ourselves comfortable otherwise. Very reasonable policies, cozy environment. My friends (New Yorkers or Out of Towners) and I always enjoy ourselves. And did I mention that they serve food until 4am - full menu, I believe. Pros: Ambience, environment, staff, raw bar, kitchen open until 4am Cons: They are noticably nicer to their regulars than occassional diners...But can you balme them?! more
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Not Worth It at all 1/13/2008

Were trying to get into this place for a while. But they don't take reservations for less than 5 people, and we did not want to take a risk of waiting. Finally got into this downtown location of Blue Ribbon and were disappointed. Surprisingly, we were seated promptly as soon as all four of us were in. However, it took them about 30 minutes to tell us that the wine we ordered is not available (while we were waiting with empty glasses) The waiter quickly lost interest in us and started passing by quickly to make sure we don't stop him. The food was below average, disappointing. My fish was soaked in oil, veggies undercooked. My friend did not like his meat tar tar. After all we got a lagre bill (with the help of wine we finally got ...as their wine list is extremely overpriced!) Will not go back. Pros: Dim Lighting, Prompt Seating Cons: Food, Service, Price more
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Not worth the hype 12/21/2007

Made reservations a week in advance with all sorts of rules such as: call ahead between 4 and 6 the day of to confirm.. if even one person drops out you lose the reservation completely. We were also told to arrive 15 minutes early, which we did. We waited for over half an hour. I had to ask the staff 3 times to seat us -- and they did so only after I pointed to a table that had been sitting empty. I don't usually mind waiting, but why ask us to arrive early?\r \r The appetizers were good, but the entrees were mediocre. Not a bad restaurant but certainly not worth the money or the hype. Next time, instead of going to a well-known establishment like this, I'll support a newer restaurant where the owners and staff really care about great food and service.\r \r \r \r Pros: Appetizers Cons: Service, Entrees more
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Not very welcoming... 11/25/2007

Pretentious. Not very welcoming on the inside for such a cool looking place in a great location. Great potential but a bit too clicky. more
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indeed try the lobster sashimi! and the salmon... 9/23/2007

MirantiG Provided by Partner
indeed try the lobster sashimi! and the salmon skin roll! others are just as delicious...but for the ultimate old school experience, try the tobiko... more
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Aji Sashimi. Lobster Sashimi Platter. You... 9/12/2007

WillC Provided by Partner
Aji Sashimi. Lobster Sashimi Platter. You MUST get those two dishes when you go to this reastaurant. That is all. more
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Shrimp provencal 8/29/2007

This is my favorite restaurant in Manhatten when i can get in. The atmosphere is great and the shrimp provencal is amazing but they don't take reservations and they're always busy. The only time you can get in is 1:00 A.M. Who wants to eat that late?? Pros: Shrimp provecal Cons: The seating more
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Great Sushi 8/21/2007

Jovana Provided by Partner
One of the BESTS Sushi in New York more
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Loosen your wallets and order the Blue Ribbon Special. It... 8/16/2007

Sam Provided by Partner
Loosen your wallets and order the Blue Ribbon Special. It's a flight of the finest cuts of sashimi and delectable maki that leaves you wondering wh... more
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Profoundly overrated. Fish may be fresh and varied, but i... 7/24/2007

dunadan80 Provided by Partner
Profoundly overrated. Fish may be fresh and varied, but it's also served in, shall we say, ungenerous portions, and when sushi - straight-up and un... more
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Sushi was good for the price. There are better places if ... 7/18/2007

LisaMariaHarris Provided by Partner
Sushi was good for the price. There are better places if you are willing to pay a little more, but the atmosphere is great for group dining. It’s a... more
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sushi is just sublime. 6/19/2007

ookla Provided by Partner
sushi is just sublime. more
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its a nice small spot to eat yummy sushi.. their californ... 6/14/2007

maneater Provided by Partner
its a nice small spot to eat yummy sushi.. their california rolls are amazing.. the best ive had.. more
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Opened in 1992, this small cozy Soho restaurant has been at the center of the national and international food scene ever since. The Blue Ribbon flagship restaurant continues to receive critical acclaim for its food, wine list and ambiance. The menu reflects the eclectic upbringing and taste of its chefs and owners, Bruce & Eric Bromberg. The menu includes everything from Paella to Fried Chicken, Rack of Lamb to Matzoh Ball Soup and a ground breaking Raw Bar that is considered one of the best in the city. The Cheese Fondue, Beef Marrow with Oxtail Marmalade and Pu-Pu Platter never disappoint. Whether you are in the mood for a Burger and a Pint or a Lobster and Caviar, the Blue Ribbon (Manhattan) team is always there for you.

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  • The Scene
    Opposite an exposed-brick wall painted a lurid red hangs a painting of a lobster with a death grip on a fish. If you can stomach the vivid decor, there's little to complain...

  • 7/30/2004 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Daily, 4pm-4am
  • Payments: Discover, Master Card, Diner's Club, American Express, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, SoHo
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