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...

Damn! 2/4/2003

The sweetbreads were killer and so was everything else on the table. One of the all time best meals I have had in NYC. A great experience from start to finish. Pros: Amazing Food, Great Service, Comfortable Space more
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where chefs go 1/22/2003

i am not much of a food critic, but my friend from SF is big in the resturant scene and he said this place is known as a place where chefs come to eat. The food was great and the service was top notch (thanks tall, bald guy!). Only problem was that we waited for 90mins, but probably worth it. Oxtail was amazing. Come early, make reservations, explore Soho and then come back for a great meal. Cosy enviornment. Pros: where chefs eat, great bread, service Cons: long wait, little cramped more
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what's the buzz 12/28/2002

The wait was too long. About 1 1/2 hour. Place is very small. Had around 10 tables. Thanks for the bread, but it's a bit too hard. Not a suprise on the menu. Same old, plain jane. Food is okay, but not great. At least the music was hip. For New York, this place is very trendy. In other word, just a normal restuarant. more
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SO YUMMY 12/15/2002

Definitely worth it. The food was amazingly good, and considering the fact that I showed up with a few friends really late at night, I was impressed with their service as well as with the quality of the meal. more
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Never Fails to Impress 12/2/2002

Time and time again I am duly impressed by this place - great energy, some of the best food in the city, the freshest raw bar, gracious and knowledgeable staff - though the waits can sometimes be a bit longer than you'd normally be willing to endure, you'll walk out each and every single time saying to yourself, ""that was so worth it!"" Pros: good energy, better service, best food Cons: long waits more
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Best place for late night. 11/25/2002

We came here after 1130p on a Friday evening and they were able to accomodate our large party very quickly. As usual, the food was done wonderfully and reasonably portioned. I think the chef favors fruity sauces, but I don't mind and the food tastes great. I have the bone marrow every time I'm here and it is filling and satisfying every time. They had sea urchin that night and the critters were fresh, accompanied by a light soy+something dipping sauce -- perfect. There was a celebrity or two in the place (there always is every time we're here) and that hindered our service a bit. However, this place is easily the best in the city for a gourmet late night dinner. Don't tell anyone, though! It is already so popular, I don't want it to get even harder to get into. Pros: food, wine list, celebrity sightings Cons: celebrity posses, uneven service more
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believe the HYPE! 11/24/2002

Listen, I went to blue ribbon on a whim with two of my boys on a Sat nite. We had planned to go bar/club hopping after. Well to make a long story short if this place spun music I would've spent the rest of my night there. The food? delectable, the service? the owners will bring out your food so as not to delay the experience. What more can you ask for? a shiatsu?! So get up and go, I'll see you at the bar. Pros: Food, Service, Hours Cons: only till 4am more
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A must to cure late night hunger!!!! 11/20/2002

This place is the best. The food is incredible and the service is impeccable. You have to love a place that serves great food and treats you like a king, at 4am when you are drunk. I would recommend this place to everyone in the city. If you are downtown late night its a must. Pros: Food, Service, Late Night Cons: A little Pricey more
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fondue!!!!!!!!!! 11/11/2002

went here late night after a a few drinks at my favorite watering spot and was amazed that a place which serves food till 4 can be so damned good. a must have is the fondue as it is out of this world. the service was also among the best i have had in nyc. def a place to go back to more
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wonderful 11/10/2002

great food, great service - a bit cramped but worth it. more
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Great place to eat 11/9/2002

While small, the menu is pretty varied and probably could fit any desire. Food was well prepared and really good. Cons: not many tables, tables very close more
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Nice people, excellent food 11/4/2002

Here's a place where waiting for your table actually adds to the dinning experience. It gives you a chance to sit at the small, cozy bar, with your date and suck down raw oysters and well prepared drinks prepared by the overly nice bartender. The staff is the main reason I have made a recent return visit here. Everyone from the the clam shucker, to the waiters in their relaxed shorts, to the hostess, is very welcoming. The owner even shook my hand as I was leaving. Very good seafood, nice low-light lounge-type atmoshere, and great service are three reasons I tell my friends to take their girlfriend and/or nice-looking dates here. Becoming one of my favorites. Pros: Staff, Seafood Cons: close seating more
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worth the money 10/10/2002

Best oysters - best service - imaginative and tasty food not cheap at over $60 per head but was still good value. Only negative in a place so busy there is no need to add to the noise with music?? One of the best spots in Manhattan today. Pros: Excellent service, Great food, Best oysters Cons: Loud more
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Best Afterhours Dining!!! 9/30/2002

I read the reviews on this place and knew I had to try it. I am so glad I did! The place is very small but romantic with candlelight. The service was excellent and very friendly. The food...well, the food is out of this world!!!! We tried as many dishes as we could manage and every dish was excellent with a taste that keeps you coming back for more!!! Pros: Food, Service, Atmosphere Cons: Waiting for table more
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Unbelievable 9/23/2002

This place was truly amazing. First of all, when going to trendy places it's hard to find nice staff. This staff was the sweetest. So nice. The food was unbelievable and we had the best creme brullee. Try the skate and the catfish. Too die for! Pros: Service, Food, Romantic Cons: Crowded, Wait more
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The absolute best in NYC 9/13/2002

Blue Ribbon is my favorite restaurant in New York City, by leaps and bounds. First, the food is amazing. Always the freshest ingredients and prepared perfectly. The menu is eclectic, offering everything from old favorites like fried chicken or hamburgers to dishes like Paella or skate. What stands out most is the raw bar, especially the oysters. I don't even like oysters, but at Blue Ribbon somehow I love them. Second, the service is not only intelligent (with respect to advice and description) but also friendly, smooth and extremely perceptive. Finally, the ambiance is perfect. Upbeat and active, but also mellow and romantic at the same time. The music selection is always right on the money. Blue Ribbon is the only restaurant I would ever wait for over an hour to eat at. Pros: Spectacular Food, Incredible service, Perfect ambiance Cons: Too many people know more
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Relaxed and fun 9/11/2002

Blue Ribbon is a New York institution. The waits are long due to its popularity and lack of reservations, but the bar is fun and the staff friendly. You can also go to another bar and call to check in on yur table. The menu is varied - from fine dining to turkey burgers - but it's all good. Wine list is a little spare and overpriced (the Rhones are good value). Go with a date or in a group - either way, it's a blast. (I have only been to the SoHo location - home of Lorenzo, best oyster shucker in the city) Pros: Atmosphere, Variety, Lorenzo more
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Slope Ribbon 9/7/2002

Since they opened a location in park slope I have become a fan. Alittle high priced for portion sizes but, over all good. stay away from the calamari but, enjoy the raw bar. Good selection on oysters fair wine list. Great when you get back from the city and need something to hold you over or to keep the night going. Great meeting place strong drinks. Pros: Selection of seafood Cons: Wine list, price more
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simply the best 8/18/2002

My favorite NY restaurant by far. Amazing food, and about the best service you will receive in the city. Dave (the restaurant manager) is a godsend to the dining industry. Thanks Dave! Pros: great food, open late, excellent service Cons: long wait to get in, not open on Mondays more
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Like having dinner at a friend's 8/7/2002

I have probably eaten at Blue Ribbon more than 50 times over the past five years, and each time it is like dining at a friend's place. The staff is excellent and the menu is diverse. You can eat there over and over without getting bored. Definitely try the beef marrow and oxtail marmalade appetizer (you can just ask for an order of ""bones""). The wine list is good, without being over-the-top and the oysters are always superb. Put your name on the waiting list and hang out at a nearby bar if it is crowded. Pros: Friendly Staff, Great Food, Open Late Cons: Busy 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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