City Hall Reviews
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- Lillias White on New Year's Eve
The Granite Room is beautiful and to see and hear Lillias White on New Year's Eve in this setting will be unforgettable!
Read More On Citysearch mjslive 12/4/2009 - Great Place, Check out The Granite RoomWent there the other night. Amazing food, but they were booked so it was hard to get a good table.
I'm going back for New Year's Eve this year, where my favorite artist Lillias White is going to be performing.
Read More On Citysearch tgordon1968 12/3/2009 - AWFUL - Go somewhere else!
I ate at City Hall last night with five others. The food is awful. The waiter was fine, but the spineless manager would not come over to hear our complaints (crab cakes that smelled and tasted like spoiled cat food, tasteless brisket that was billed as short ribs). I am not one to focus only on a restaurants bad points, but you should not be drawn in by the elogant interior - it is only lipsti...
Read More On Citysearch bdorfman 1/24/2009 - Delicious Steaks
I happen to love the steaks and seafood offered at the quintessential New York eatery! I had to write because I was reading the latest review and am a bit dumbfounded. This person makes some serious accusations and claims and I eat here regularly and these food items are not on the menu. If you are going to lash out at a restaurant publically (which you are well within your rights to do) you s...
Read More On Citysearch trebor125 10/29/2008 - Lovely decor,nice servers,food was distinctly horrible.I will admit,I got into the game rather late,only dining at City Hall in the past 18 months,but every meal I had there was ,more or less,inedible. Incidentally,i am not one of the types who love tearing apart restaurants,etc. in online reviews.We had nothing but good expectations given the length of time the restaurant has survived in Tribeca,which tends to be rather unforgiving,as in your plac...
Read More On Citysearch CormacMacAirt 8/18/2008 - King Henry's CourtWhat happened to the customer is always right? This was by far the worst dining experience I have ever had in NYC... The chef/owner, Henry Meer, is so pompous that he can't accept criticism from his paying guests! My husband spent more time picking out bones in his salmon filet than he did eating it, while I suffered through an insanely tough Delmonico (if I'm going to splurge on the extra calori...
Read More On Citysearch carinpelle2 7/9/2008 - Attention to DetailI am a frequent diner at City Hall Restaurant and I must say that it is one of my favorite places to dine. The consistent food & service and their attention to detail is what brings my partner and I back over and over. There is something to be said of a place that offers you warm sushi towels after eating chilled seafood. They anticipate our needs and we usually do not have to ask for anything...
Read More On Citysearch davidgaffe 6/25/2008 - amazing steak & raw bar. cool atmosphere. and the sidewalk seating couldn't be more charming!I felt compelled to write a review for City Hall - first time writing one here - because of the most recent review listed which was really unfortunate. I was truly shocked when I read it - my husband and I live in the neighborhood and are frequent diners at City Hall and LOVE it. We can always count on a good meal here - whether it be steaks or seafood. The Delmonico with bleu cheese is fantas...
Read More On Citysearch anngnyc 4/29/2008 - What Falls Below Awful?If I combined all of my bad dining experiences into one nightmare, it wouldn't be as bad as a recent business meal.
From the vulgar, surly waiter unfit to be near paying customers to overpriced food poorly cooked this was the worst restaurant meal ever. Three of our four steaks had to be returned twice ans still were inedible. The manager was in way over his head and was unable to provide any...
Read More On Citysearch janesmith3 1/7/2008 - Everything you didn't read on Page Six...I had dinner here with a friend last Thursday night and we sat outside sharing shrimp cocktail, oysters, and a bottle of white wine... It was on the earlier side since we met up after work and I was surprised to see a cadillac SUV pull up... And then another, and another... First came Rob Cordry... then we saw Ashton Kutsher... then Lake Bell... then Cameron Diaz, then Treat Williams. It was so c...
Read More On Citysearch calliethom 8/27/2007 - a real shamei've been to city hall on several occasions in the past and if it wasnt great it was atleast a decent meal however last night was the final straw. witht the exception of the hostess and the bartender everything about the place was laughably bad. the waiter overly theatrical (when present, which was rare), the food was super slow coming out, none of our 30 and 40 dollar steaks were cooked right (b...
Read More On Citysearch dylz 8/24/2007 - Still going strong...There are few restaurants in Manhattan that have been around as long as City Hall and are still as busy (or busier!) than the trendy new restaurant nextdoor... Last month I had a surprise party for my husband in one of their gorgeous private rooms downstairs, and when I came in this week - unannounced - I was still treated like a queen. The City Hall crew has a way with old-time NY hospitality an...
Read More On Citysearch jandrews99 8/17/2007 - Steak, Seafood or just a burger you can't go wrong at City Hall!!!I recommend you ask for Mark he's the best server I have ever experienced anywhere! I say this because he's down to earth, the kind of server that makes one feel like he actually cares about the meal and doesn't judge whether you might be ordering just an appetizer or the whole menu! Up selling?! That is ridiculous I have never been up sold by any person at this restaurant, go to any of City H...
Read More On Citysearch bestrong 8/9/2007 - Train wreck !From the food to the service, City Hall was dreadful. Was there this past Friday night and what a disappointment. You'd figure an established restaurant in Tribeca, that has apparently stood the 'test of time', would be at worst decent, but not the case.
A few of the lowlights: we each had burgers, which were both charred and crunchy on the outside, and rare on the inside. How does one ruin a ...
Read More On Citysearch beezerweezer 6/13/2007 - Good food, beautiful building!
Read More On Citysearch by knat28 at Menuism 2/18/2007 - Horrible!!!'City Hall' set me back $250 for me and my wife (yes, diner for 2!), and we had the worst night out that we have ever had! I've been living in NY for 10 years and have never been treated so poorly by the staff. Our food was over-cooked, and the server did nothing to make-up for it! After complaining to management about our meal, we were treated as if we were the problem! I think this place is...
Read More On Citysearch talldrinkofwater 1/15/2007 - pushy serviceI ate here for my birthday. It was originally suppose to be just myself and my fiance. But two of my best friends who lived out of town came into the city to surprise me. Our initial experience was wonderful. The Hostess was extremely sweet and accommodating to our change. However, when the server came up to our table that is where it got ugly. I would like to note, that I had waited table fo...
Read More On Citysearch mmaad 12/7/2006 - usually pretty goodmy husband and i eat out quite a bit but this place puzzles me. it is absolutely beautifull, the decor, photos airy feeling. The chopped salad is terrific, and the oysters are always wonderfull. The last two times we were there, i made a wine selection, and the somalier went to get it FIFTEEN mins later he returned to say they were out. Ok, so i choose another one up in price, again a really long...
Read More On Citysearch biscuitbadger 11/19/2006 - excellant customer serviceextremely friendly and very quick service when entering restaurant.Also the owner coming to table to introduce himself added a touch of class as well as showing how he cares about his patrons.As far as the food goes the oysters were plump and delicious.The colossal shrimp were very tasty.The steak was extremely tasty and filling,as well as reasonably priced.The overall service again was tremendou...
Read More On Citysearch mcqbk 9/20/2006 - Hall for the City !City Hall is one of the landmarks of manhattan, how many shoe factorys you see these days transform to a great restaurant, only one thats is city hall , service,food, hospitality and Great Chef Henry Meer, and many more. Staff is very professional and attendive. I am a regular customer , i love this place , their take out menu is great. Delivery is fast and friendly, I used the taken care b...
Read More On Citysearch farniente 9/18/2006 - Awesome ExperienceMy wife and I eat out 7 days a week here in Manhattan. We've been everywhere more than once and we like to give feedback whenever we have a great food and service. Last night we had an exceptional meal at City Hall. We had the prime rib for 2 and it was perfectly cooked and very tender. The hash browns side dish is a must have. I think the waiter said they're cooked with duck fat. Great fla...
Read More On Citysearch thejudgenyc 8/7/2006 - BELOW AVERAGE at Best
Four of us went to City Hall last night for dinner. Two of us ordered steak (medium), both came out cooked wrong, another ordered prime rib (medium rare), also cooked wrong, the fourth ordered salmon, that was the only entree that was cooked correctly. When we informed the waiter that the steaks and prime rib were incorrectly cooked they were extremely rude, when the steaks came back out the outs...
Read More On Citysearch jostwoka 7/27/2006 - Great atmosphere and wine; Service left a lot to be desired.We just went last night and ordered the restaurant week menu. The food was OK, nothing really award-winning. Watermelon Gazpacho soup was tasty. The service was NOT good. Our server treated us like second rate citizen, probably because we ordered the restaurant week. Decor was GREAT and so was the wine. I'd be willing to go back once more to see it when it's not restaurant week.
Read More On Citysearch cfantauzzi 7/20/2006 - Best Wine List in NYC!If you're looking for a wine list with a price range that meets anyone's taste and pocket book, City Hall is the place to go. The wine director says they're on their way to becoming an All American wine list so their international selections are well priced so we are going back tomorrow night to take advantage. Oh yeah, the food was stellar and that staff was enjoyable.
Read More On Citysearch mtnbike2006 7/10/2006 - Outstanding!!!This is our favorite restaurant to go to in NYC. My girlfriend and I live in midtown but never think twice about making the trek to Tribeca. The food, service and ambiance are truly the best in the city. I can't wait to go again.
Read More On Citysearch blake3868 6/8/2006 - Wonderful ExperienceThis restaurant was a wonderful experience and will be on my list of things to do on on future trips to the city. The staff was very thorough from everything to bringing water to clean-up and was evident that all work well together. Our waiter was very helpful in selecting a fine wine to providing recommendations on selections offered. The appetizer selected was the Chrysler - an absolute must...
Read More On Citysearch rathrbfishing 5/2/2006 - Classy setting dimished by incompetent serviceI was immediately impressed by the grandness of the dining room at City Hall. However, we were made to wait 20 minutes for our table, even though we had a reservation and the restaurant was not full. Food was mostly delicious, including shrimp bisque, handcut french fries and rib eye steak. The chicken was dry and bland. Meat was not cooked correctly and needed to be sent back. The wine list, ...
Read More On Citysearch gertah 4/6/2006 - MisleadingMaking reservations for Valentine's Day, I was not informed that it was a fixed menu, nor was it posted online. Didn't have a choice for the regular menu and was basically stuck with an overpriced dinner. Ended up paying nearly $200 for an average meal.
The lady who handles the coats: attitude problem!
Read More On Citysearch lee3x 2/15/2006 - Go elsewhereTrying to be something that its not.
Cheesy decor.
Mediocre food.
There are plenty of other places that aren't quite as pricy and have much better cuisine.
Read More On Citysearch washingtonpl 2/3/2006 - Don't go during RESTAURANT WEEKService was intermittent (was it b/c we ordered from the Rest Week menu?). Food was decent, a tad above mediocre. Medium steaks were rare (cold on the inside). The dessert was pre-made and our waiter was annoyed that I asked for no whipped cream. The bill arrived without us having to ask - oh, in fact, when we were being served our dessert. The doggie bag (I couldn't finish my raw meat) was left...
Read More On Citysearch bellster11375 2/1/2006 - DisgustingI went to this restaurant after wanting to try it for such a long time. I was very disapointed it was horrible. I went with three other friends they all had terrible dinners. The steak was greasy, the fish was gross, and the chicken dumplings looked like cat food. It was one of the worst dining experiences I ever had. If you are thinking about going here don't it is not worth the over priced...
Read More On Citysearch betsy4178 1/28/2006 - very rudethese folks couldn't even handle taking a reservation. don't waste your time. Extremely rude and worse yet, marginal food
Read More On Citysearch csandler 7/11/2005 - slow deliveryThe restaurant has potential....the pre dinner drink at the bar was very pleasant, good start, although we waited up to about an hour before our table was ready. The restaurant wasn't busy. The food was good although we waited a while for our order to be taken then waited even longer between courses. The only thing that arrived promptly was the check. Tribeca is bursting with restuarants so I...
Read More On Citysearch ycnyc 6/29/2005 - Eh.Too much butter and pepper in everything, too much of an "old boys club" atmosphere. Waitstaff is very friendly and efficient but you get the impression management is less then stellar.
Read More On Citysearch cheesefiend 3/11/2005 - cheap quality foodThis place is soo over rated. I went to try this place during restaurant week. The food they served during the week was so bad, and stingy. I don't understand why restaurants participate in the restaurant week if they are not going market their food, not even close. They suck compare to TGI Friday. Desert tastes worse than hospital cafeteria's.. I was so disappointed...
Read More On Citysearch watermellon 1/30/2005 - Swell - egant!There are a few restaurants that you return to again and again for a favorite dish - City Hall has many. From the curried onion rings and Delmonico steak to the raw bar selections, our cravings keep us coming back. The staff is pleasant and professional, and the wine list is extensive. We're excited to try breakfast - the menu is a treat, and a meal on the patio would be a great way to start t...
Read More On Citysearch summaiya 7/30/2004 - so disappointedI walk by City Hall almost every day and I was very excited to try it last Friday night for my boyfriend's birthday dinner. We had a 7:30 reservation and we had to ask the maitre'd twice in one hour of waiting at the bar if our table would be ready soon. The atmosphere is beautiful and normally we don't mind sitting at a nice bar for some time before dinner, but this was ridiculous. They didn'...
Read More On Citysearch lizdixon 2/17/2004 - good american food but noisy placeIf you can eat on the terrasse, do so : this place is really noisy !
Great steacks, french fries, onion rings and mashed potatoes.
Nice decoration with lots of wood.
Read More On Citysearch gride 8/20/2003 - Good to be home!After a week in Paris (where service is LACKING), my fiancee and I decided to go here to spend the last of our remaining vacation money. We were not disappointed. The food was fantastic (a brussel sprout side that was amazing), and the portions were generous...the Delmonico steak is worth every penny! The service was great on a Saturday night; the sommelier was helpful and the servants were att...
Read More On Citysearch Dearsacuse 3/31/2003 - Going well....till forgottenThe atmosphere at City Hall was very nice, as was the food itself. Everything was going well until the main course arrived when, as happens at so many Manhattan restaurants, we ceased to exist. There were a bunch of larger corporate-type groups so maybe it was assumed they were bigger tippers or something. We will go back - but will demand the attention we deserve.
Read More On Citysearch luther718 1/17/2003 - Great food and much more!After going to a cocktail party/dinner in the "Granite Room" (downstairs) at City Hall Restaurant for a very delicious work function I decided to bring the family there for dinner.
I have 3 noisy children and a pretty festive family group. All were satisfied. Our waitress brought the kids a placemate they could color on and choose their meals off of. I thought that was great. She also ha...
Read More On Citysearch chelsea_myers 12/2/2002 - Service SucksI have been frequenting City Hall for a few years now, mostly for lunches with clients. The venue is lovely. The food is better than average. I would have always described the service as "hit or miss", but lately the service seems to be always "miss."
I just cancelled a reservation simply because the reservationist was a b*#%ch on the phone. I am done spending my company's good money on a re...
Read More On Citysearch BlondieNYC 10/30/2002 - Good but not that good....For the price, I expected top notch quality. The food wasn't bad but I've had much better at a even much better price. I am a big time steak connoisseur so if you are going for the steak, I would suggest you go somewhere else. Oysters were good(but not hard to mess up) and service was good too. The watery creamed spinach was the only thing that was definitely a send back. If the prices were co...
Read More On Citysearch ajou 8/12/2002 - Great Food- Mediocre ServiceWent with friends last night for dinner and really enjoyed our meal. I agree with other reviewer that each person with drop $100/each for app, dinner, a couple drinks. But our service was the biggest deterrant. We ended up having to have the maitre'd bring us water, utensils, the check. Our waitress left much to be desired.
Read More On Citysearch SEJones 8/9/2002 - digginssome of the most satisfying meals I have eaten in NYC.
service is great. food is better.
Read More On Citysearch diggins 7/31/2002 - a pearl in the vast oceanI was completely impressed by every aspect of City Hall from the moment I walked in -- greeted into this oasis of spaciousness and true TriBeCa decor by such a gracious host. Our server was of utmost perfection, attending to every request so diligently and with complete awareness. I've never tastes such delectable oysters; the filet mignon was the most tender meat i've ever had. And to top it ...
Read More On Citysearch sami 7/12/2002 - Yummy!!!Went there on a date recently and had a wonderful experience. I had the peppered tuna steak that was perfectly prepared and delicious. My date loved his prime rib. The decor and overall ambience was delightful. Highly recommended.
Read More On Citysearch crystalpespi 7/2/2002 - City Hall's a HitMy wife and I had a wonderfull expierence at City Hall. The Steaks and Lobsters are "out of this City"
Read More On Citysearch ilovemassages 6/14/2002 - DELICIOUS!Went with a group of friends and everything from the appetizers, to the main courses to the desserts were very tasty. We'll be back again
Read More On Citysearch barbaraS 6/8/2002 - exactly what I was looking for!My friends and I went here for a birthday party. We all had different dishes and everyone was extremely happy. The ambiance was nice and the service was excellent.
Read More On Citysearch Charles 5/26/2002
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