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,...

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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...

Small portions, Soggy fries and Snooty service 6/21/2005

A group of us went to this restaurant on internet recommendations. We were highly disappointed. The portions were quite small. My friend ordered a steak rare, and it came out medium well. The french fries tasted like they were sitting out for hours. The kicker is that we ate our meal at 7 pm, expecting the cooks to be on their game at that hour. The host was excessively rude. We had a reservation for 6:30 and arrived at 6:15. The host had already canceled our reservation without even giving us a phone call. He stated we were lucky to be served even though the restaurant was completely empty when we arrived. I definitely would avoid this place for dinner, but I heard that it serves after-bar hours. I guess that would be the only reason I would return do to a lack of other options. Pros: after-bar hours Cons: small portions, overcooked food, snooty service more
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simply awesome 5/18/2005

get the lamb, foie gras, steak tartare, fried chicken, raw bar, bone marrow, anything really and tell me you weren't blown away. why do you think so many chefs come here? service, like blue ribbon sushi, is excellent, attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. Pros: everything, street parking, people watching Cons: can get crowded, expect a wait more
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Incredible 5/13/2005

I love this restaurant ... I had an incredible dinner there not long ago and the both of us were treated like royalty. The bone marrow is amazing ... the food, atmosphere and superb staff make for one of New York City's best. Pros: Food, Staff, Atmosphere Cons: Non more
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WOW. 3/2/2005

There are no other words that can describe how absolutely amazing this place is. I don't think I'll ever get sick of eating here because the bone marrow appetizers and baked clams are just that good. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! The service here is also great. I love how cozy and friendly this restaurant is. Highly recommended! Pros: Food, Value, Service Cons: Crowded more
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Why I Live in NYC 12/8/2004

oh man...this place impressed me. These types of establishments are the reasons I live in this city. Really interesting menu, but filled with items that would please anyone. I shared three appetizers, a nice bottle of wine, an entree, a dessert, and an appertif...and I paid about half as much as I thought I was going to. The food is great and the service is friendly. I would order the fried chicken entree for the greens alone...how do they cook those?! I woke up the next morning wanting to go right back (and that's saying something). Pros: Food, Service, Value more
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Still on Top 10/11/2004

Blue Ribbon is just flat-out wonderful. It's one of the swankiest places around, with a cool vibe and a rep as THE restaurant to go after hours. It's loads of fun to sit at the raw bar and talk to the oyster shuckers while sipping your wine. You can't beat the oysters, clams, shrimp, scallops, steak tartare and paella. It's romantic for two but tons of fun with a group. I like Blue Ribbon Bakery and Sushi, but you can't beat the original. Pros: raw bar, after hours fun, wines & cocktails more
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Blue Ribbon is great 5/23/2004

The food is really good. The GM is cool and they totally handle to overflow of demand. It is tough to get a table. Try putting your name down and then doing next door to 203 Spring for a drink first. The food had great texture and the fish was fabolous and fresh. Two thumbs up. more
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Late night spot 4/14/2004

I got into town a little late (2am) and had to find a place to eat... now I know why NY is such a great city. I mean, are you kidding me?? This spot was awesome. Great service, outstanding quality food and wine menu, super deserts... and great crowd. Just enough of an edge to let you know youare in NYC, but none of the trouble with a hot restaurant. Highly recommended... even if it's not late night! Pros: Service, food, atmosphere more
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consistently THE best! 3/6/2004

theres really no need for me to add another review because this is simply the best restaurant for several reasons. the customer services is hands down the BEST. They make a perfect cosmo, as im sure everyone will agree with me. the decor and atmosphere creates a comfortable but elegant and distinct environment for dining. this place is the nyc's famous ""come as you are"" sort of restaurant. there are people in jeans/sneakers chatting up a storm with business suits all because thanks to the love of great food. bone marrow is a must have as is their lamb chops. Pros: service, food, decor more
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Highly Recommeded 2/12/2004

Blue Ribbon is a must try! I recommend the the royale for a party of 3 to 4! The bone marrow is a different but delicious appetizer as well as the pu pu platter. Another delicious entree is the paella which is absoulutely delicious! For dessert try the chocolate bruno if you can still fit anything in! Pros: value, service, dress Cons: , wait, crowded more
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I dream of Blue Ribbon 12/12/2003

A place that treats everyone like a king. Food is beyond marvelous. Dining late never felt this good. A horde of experts at your disposable serving up dishes beyond you're wildest dreams. Pros: Value, food, expertise more
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THE BEST 11/22/2003

One of my favorite places!! So many great things I 'don't even know where to start. Great beer selection. Plateau a must. Also the fried oysters. The escargot is to die for. I've never had anything like them. Also the bone marrow is spectacular. Desserts not worth the hassle more
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Personal Favorite 10/24/2003

Hands down best late night dining in New York. Hesitate to write this because it will just add to the wait. Service, food, ambience, scene... perfection. Very downtown crowd, mood. Pros: Everything more
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Late Night Foodie Paradise 9/16/2003

The place is dark and loud. But this adds to it's charm. Food is outstanding. The wait is interesting rather than annoying. We saw P Diddy waltz in and out to put his name on the waiting list and then come back 30 minutes later to eat with his companion. (I guess they don't play favorites here!) Pros: late hours, sweetbreads, catfish more
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All about the taste! 7/2/2003

The wait can be annoying and the less-than-expert bartender doesn't help, but the food really is excellent. It's casual enough to be the only restaurant that serves food at this level with so little pretension. Perfectly comfortable for jeans, but nice enough for a special dinner. The focus is really on the food and it shows. The daily special sea scallops with cauliflower puree were literally PERFECT. Foie gras terrine w/ challah bread = excellent combination. Catfish is a little more heavy-handed, but good comfort food. I just hope the Upper-East-Side meatballs don't invade this little treasure more than they have. Pros: focus on food, very comfortable, open til 4am Cons: wait, somewhat "scene"-ish more
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Try it out 4/27/2003

Had the special Arctic Char was cooked perfectly. Tried the Bone Marrow after reading so much about it, didnt find anything special with that dish quite oily in fact. Fried oysters were good. the foie gras was good spreaded on the bread. Will definatly go here again. Give it a try if you havent already. more
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best in nyc 4/25/2003

This is by far the one of the best restaurants in the city. Food is great, service is top notch, no attitude, very relaxed. Pros: food, price, service Cons: a bit cramped more
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bone marrow?? 3/8/2003

what can one say? everyone loves this place. but bone marrow? one would think people would be turned off, but if you like food (my tummy proves it!), this was superb. the whole menu was fab, so hard to choose. appeteasers they are, the lamb was succulent, desserts sinful. go in 4's so you can try variety - do share (who said this is tacky?!). do make reservations (early is better unless you like crowds) & expect to wait n wait n wait. forget driving, train/cab it. SUM IT: nothing I can say that hasn't been echoed repeatedly already. If my budget allowed me (or is it my big tummy), I would eat there weekly! Pros: variety/presentation, excellent tastes Cons: crowds/wait, it's pricy, so what!, parking more
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Simply irresistable 2/23/2003

Hands down one of the best dining experiences in NYC. I make it a point to go there at least twice a month and every time I'm reminded how truly exceptional the food and service is. The raw bar, the seafood, the grilled sardines, the bone marrow, the rack of lamb - I could go on and on. The service is attentive and gracious. Superlative in every way. The only drawback - be prepared to wait if you're there at prime time most every night. Pros: Menu, Service, Vibe Cons: Wait at prime times more
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Yummy!!! 2/14/2003

Looooved this place. Everything was good and our waiter was really really nice. I love been bone marrow, and they prepare it so well. I think this is one of the places I keep going back to for its food and service. I wish the place was bigger-probably that's the only complaint I have!!! Pros: Great Food 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
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  • Hours: Daily, 4pm-4am
  • Payments: Discover, Master Card, Diner's Club, American Express, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, SoHo
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