Best NYC restaurants located within a 5 minute walk of Lexington Avenue - 63 Street Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

This had to have been one of the best dining experiences in my life. I have eaten at so many Michelin restaurants around the world and the service at this place was absolutely outstanding. A 200/10 rating in terms of service. our waiter (Matthew who is now a Maitre D there!) had been working there for many years, gave fantastic suggestions on what to order, helped us figure out if we want a whole bottle of wine what type of wine, and how much of it we should order in conjunction with our meal. What really pushed the service over the top was that everything was perfectly organized, and our waiter went to the back room to even ask if they had extra leftover pastries for us as they had some freshly baked ones earlier that day. We left this restaurant so ridiculously fooled because of all the free dessert. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. The interior was beautiful. We got a great side table where we could people watch and enjoy, the wine was superb. 100% would go back again and definitely recommend. I even felt that the price was actually quite fair considering the ingredient quality and amount of food you get 10 out of 10 place. Update 2024: we returned and were served by Matthew and Jorge, service, food and ambiance still exceptional. Will definitely return as usual!
Stephanie Braganza - 2 months ago

This past Sunday I had the great pleasure of dining at Daniel with great friends in celebration of my birthday. We had the four course tasting menu and we were stuffed. They had several extra little nibbles come out in addition to the ordered courses which was really great. The food was presented creatively and was delicious. The flavors were well balanced and the menu offered a broad range of choices. The drinks were presented beautifully and were equally delicious. The service was outstanding and what I expected at a Michelin star restaurant. It really makes a big difference to be taken care of with such care. This was the perfect restaurant to bring in a special birthday or other occasion. Thank you to the team at Daniel for making it very special and I’ll be happy to come back.
Fred Hulnick - 2 months ago

Beautiful experience. We managed to snag a reservation the day of later in the evening. Did the tasting menu and everything was wonderful. From service to the desert loved every moment. The staff is knowledgeable, attentive and helpful. We were so full at the end of the meal. Yet I couldn’t resist trying everything.
Ulyana - a month ago

Came here with my girl for our anniversary dinner and I was excited to come here given its reputation and not to mention, their two Michelin stars! We were both blown away by how they treated us like royalty every step of the way and how attentive and detailed they are with every dish; staff was also very personable and friendly! Really enjoyed every bite, and we were too full at the end to finish off the dessert but really loved how they catered to us! By far my favorite Michelin restaurant, thank you from another Daniel!
D L - 2 months ago

It is the best service you will receive anywhere, hands-down! I have been here a few times; it is a fantastic experience and a cut above all the other fine-dining restaurants. It is an experience; I can’t stop raving about the service. The first time I went, it was terrific, and that was over 13 years ago, and the service is still excellent; I traveled there from out of town with a group of friends, and it was their best experience as well—excellent job staff and management. Thanks for the beautiful time.
Easy Breezy - a month ago

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Absolutely loved the service first off Stefan! Three egg omelette was awesome, I also opted for salmon to be included. Belgian waffle and the breakfast sandwich are great choice’s as well.
Tamara Thompson - 4 months ago

From the moment I sat down, I felt uncomfortable, but I thought perhaps it was me being bourgeoisie (I frequent a lot of upscale places in the city). Then, not only did I watch the bartenders have conversations with everyone around me and make me feel invisible, food took forever to come, and I was POISONED! By the time my dessert came, I was too sick to enjoy it 😮‍💨 I ordered the very mediocre Crab cakes and had to be walked to get in my car due to being ill. Spend my weekend sick and ended up in the hospital. Dizziness, nausea, irregular breathing... you name it. I don't recommend it for people of color especially.👎🏽 Out of over a thousand reviews I left on Google, I never had to leave one like this and hate having to do it, but never experienced this in NYC ever and I'm a native Manhattan resident!
Lish 2X - 8 months ago

I was really excited to go here because I am a big Housewives of New York fan and they always go here in the show. We sat at the bar and had a couple drinks that were ridiculously expensive. Like, comical. Decided not to get food because the vibe was just off. The patrons around us were insufferable. I finally worked the nerve up to ask the bartender if the housewives still come around and I could tell he was NOT happy to be asked that question. Like geez my bad dude, at least feign some interest. Glad I went just to say I did it but I would not go back. Ended up getting dinner at Carnegie Diner and it was fab.
Michelle Terry - 8 months ago

Good addition to an East side restaurant wasteland... Very pleasant and more casual remake of the hotel's restaurant that we remember well. Nice bar menu of sliders, French fries, snacks. Serve complimentary nuts and popcorn with very good cocktails, done with a fun summer tropical twist. Yummy steaks and grilled fish. Large chef's salad was tasty and fresh. Indulged in cheese cake, chocolate ganache and a heavenly lemon tart among many good desserts!
Kyle McCarthy - a year ago

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The environment is modern, elegant and inviting for good conversations. I recommend making reservations on Sundays for Brunch. The food was divine, we ordered The VELOUTÉ AUX CHAMPIGNONS, which for me was the star of the brunch, was wonderful. We ordered a burger, truffled croque monsieur and pancakes, everything was as I expected, very tasty. I have a small reservation with the Steak Tartar, I had to ask for salt and pepper and mix the egg yolk, which made my dish ugly and I wish there was something crunchy to go with it, bread or yuca chips. However, the taste was amazing. The dessert was divine, highly recommended to try something made with delicacy and lots of flavor. I missed the sweet wine, Sauternes. The service was excellent, as expected from a restaurant like this. Now I have my preferred Brunch in NYC.
Lidi Lopes - a month ago

The atmosphere was great and service was exceptional but the food was very underwhelming. I went for new years eve and the menu was limited, yet supposedly their most popular dishes. The pepper crusted scallops were okay, it was paired well with the mandarins but besides that, it was nothing special, didnt bother finishing the bland beans underneath. I was excited to try the unique beet ravioli but this was another meh dish that was presented much better than it tasted. The cod was fine, nothing special, the sauce was good but still felt very basic. The dessert options were all terrible, our table tried the gingerbread cranberry, chocolate layered mouse and the apple pie and the pie was the best option, but the others weren't worth finishing. I was looking forward to trying the desserts from the regular menu but unfortunately it was not an option for nye. All in all, service and presentation met expectations but the food was forgettable.
Corrine Rosenfeld - 3 months ago

I had very high expectations for Café Boulud, and it exceeded my expectations from the outstanding service to the exceptional food and the art like plating of the food and lastly the Gorgeous restaurant itself!!!! I highly recommend Café Boulud
Tony Alfonzo - 3 weeks ago

The service and ambiance were impeccable and made the night. It is a bit of an older scene. Being in a beautiful restaurant off Park Avenue was very special. With that said, the food is extremely expensive ($95 for 2 courses), taste underwhelming, and portions small. The scallops had a sweet sauce, that for me was too sweet. The char was a bit over cooked and just not impressive. The food WAS plated beautifully. Neither course did I finish. My martini was decent but somewhat watered down. For the price, I think the food taste needs to improve a bit. With that said, the dining room and food presentation is truly lovely and made for a nice night.
Kelli - a month ago

A triumphant return. The perfect restaurant somehow made even better. I lively dining room, matched by professional service, a tasty and inventive menu, and a wine list brimming with good options. Not to mention the simply gorgeous bar.
Ethan Litwin - 2 weeks ago

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Located in the Upper East Side, this Restaurant offers Italian Specialties in very generous portions at very reasonable prices that allow sharing among family members. The Veal Parmigiana was very tasty and splendid, and so were the Salads. Service was outstanding. Nice option!
M. H. - a week ago

Excellent dinner! We came here to celebrate our daughter’s 15th birthday, with a group of 9! We were greeted with a warm welcome and our waitress Jordan, made our dinner extra special! She was so attentive, personable and informative… by the end of the night she felt more as a friend than a waitress! Food was exceptional and night was topped off with a group singing happy birthday and an amazing chocolate cake!! Overall, a must place to visit.
Jessi Lendoiro - 2 months ago

We visited here the day before I ran the marathon. A great place to card load. The food was great, and portion sizes were substantial. I thought it was very reasonably priced for New York. We had calamari for starters and spaghetti for the main. Both were fantastic. The atmosphere was great and the staff were friendly. There is stairs to get down into the restaurant, which can make it difficult for prams and wheelchairs. Would 100% recommend.
Ryan Berrisford - 4 months ago

Large portions. Great tasting food. Very nice vibe indoors downstairs and outside sitting area. New to this restaurant, will be coming back. Both ladies that greeted us and assisted with pick-up were very sweet. Pictured are black linguine seafood and meatballs & sausage, both are 1/2 portions. Nice bread [guessing semolina]
Lena P - 6 months ago

My wife and I were invited here for a family reunion. We were the first ones there, so the lovely hostess invited us to have a seat at the bar while the remaining guests arrived. This place has a very "old-world" feel to it. Dimly-lit, cozy decor, lots of levels and rooms tucked away in corners. The kind of OG Italian restaurant my parents used to take me to as a kid that seems less and less common these days. I've never seen an Italian restaurant serve family-style (my wife's family is Chinese), but this place did it. Service was a little slow in the beginning, but eventually picked up. Impressively, I can't say I had a bad dish (the ravioli was a LITTLE too rich, while the linguini with clams had nearly the opposite problem). For some reason, the place let us pack up all the food to take home EXCEPT the fried zucchini, which was puzzling. I should also mention that this restaurant offers gluten-free substitutions (that don't taste terrible!) It's a bit of trek from where we live, but we would return here again.
edgeninja - 5 months ago

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All of food is way too good that I had to over rate more than what we experienced. BUT, I must say that verbal menu must be written with each price. All most $200 for fish over $100 for pasta are TOO MUCH. Also the system of waiters must be improved. He was asking what drinks to order 4 times to me while my friend is in a restroom. No rulls at all!
Sinclair Lim - 3 months ago

Food was good. Bolognese was little bit salty. But still good. size and grounded meat sauce are generous. Also they offer complimentary small appetizers. I liked Dover sole. Since Dover sole is my favorite fish, I have been tried Dover sole at many restaurants in NYC. The way it’a cooked is simple since I ordered plain one. It was great. It’s more difficult to cook delicious food with simple cooking method or no sauce .because there is no way to fake it. In this respect, Dover sole was great! And I expected to be higher price since many reviews complain about over price. Well.. price was fine ,compared to other restaurants in NYC. At least here , taste is good. There are countless restaurants in nyc pasta is $ 40 , but tastes terrible. And white truffles are fancy ingredients itself. Not surprising charge $100. (I did not order, i saw from the menu). And dover sole was $98. And .. dover sole is commonly over $80 ,easily go up over $ 100 anywhere in nyc . Issue is the service. They are friendly. However The way of manner is not refined . Too rush , no apologies for interrupting our conversation . Extremely obsessed with taking dirty plate away. I think they believe taking plates away is the most important role as a server. Service did not match for price. But again, food is good!
eunah k - 3 months ago

I felt like a Times Square tourist… And not in a good way-The quality of the food was very good, but that is the only real positive I have for Scalitenella. where to start? should I start at the end when I received a phone call from the restaurant at 11:45 PM(!) accusing me of leaving without paying my bill. Here’s how it unfolded: 1. THE RESERVATION - reservation was for 7:30 PM but not seated until 8:30 PM. The restaurant is small and very full. Kudos to them but wasn’t great for us. 2. THE BAR WAIT - we were asked to wait at the bar, which is quite small, we were a party of three, and there was one chair available. So we squeezed in and took the one chair and two of us stood for an hour. The entire time we were there an older gentleman was giving us the stink eye. because he felt he was there before us when the hostess asked us to sit there. …at this point, things are still salvageable BUT THEN, 3. we are finally seated and instantly affronted with a very busy waiter, who proceeds to give us 3 very paltry menus, and then rattles off probably 30 “specials“ but as he’s rattling off all those specials, he’s NOT rattling off the prices - no clue on pricing 4. tried to order appetizers (since we were seated an hour later than we had anticipated, the couple I was with was hungry) but i was told, as the waiter huffed off “not placing any orders until you order your entrée”. 6. later a busboy whisked away my friends appetizer plate and fork out of her hand. She was not done eating. 7. we asked for our leftovers to go, but the beef carpaccio that was left (1/2 of the order) didn’t manage to make it into the box with the leftover pasta. 8. in the end, we had three appetizers, two entrées, a glass of champagne, a martini, a glass of wine, a port, and two desserts. 9. The bill with tip came to $420+/- which I paid with my AMEX at 10:22 PM, and which I also retained a customer copy receipt of thankfully. so imagine my surprise… 10. ACCUSED OF NOT PAYING - when at 11:45PM I get a phone call accusing me of leaving without paying my bill. I did have two martinis so in the back of my head I’m thinking anything is possible… So I checked my Amex card and sure enough it showed the charge pending and I had a copy of my receipt that was printed out from the processing machine. I called the restaurant back and explained the situation and they said they would check into it and then they called ME back and told me I paid the WRONG bill….In a way that made it sound like it was my fault that I paid the wrong Bill, not that they gave me the wrong bill and i paid it accordingly. (My bill was actually $60 less than the bill I paid). I was asked to come back in so that they could credit the wrong Bill an recharge me the correct amount. I told them I would be in the next day, they wanted to know what time and I said I didn’t know. The next day a woman called me and asked me what time I would be in or if they could take my credit card information over the phone…at This point I am not comfortable giving my credit card information to the restaurant over the phone so I told her I would be in later; the woman aggressively asked me if I could be in “now” and I told her no I was working and she said can you be in within an hour and I said no I’m working and she said “when can you be in” and I said between 4 o’clock and 5 o’clock. none of this exchange is friendly or apologetic on the Restaurants part. I did get to the restaurant later that afternoon, and they did process the credit for the $60…i received a hug for my troubles but even that felt disingenuous. I was hoping for a neighborhood, Italian restaurant experience at a high end, but I ended up walking away, feeling like a Timesquare tourist to be taken advantage of. I would not go back, nor would I recommend dining at this restaurant. I understand that they were left with one ticket unpaid, but who calls a customer at 11:45 at night to accuse them of not paying their bill without making sure it isn’t their mistake first - 🤷🏻‍♀️
Diana G - 6 months ago

The service was excellent and the food was beautifully served and was even better tasting.
Katie Rikard - a month ago

Love that they had sole and it was fairly priced. The blue Crab Appetizer was delicious, as was the eggplant parm and my friend had the lamb chops leaving nothing behind.😋 oh and the pasta appetizer we had with truffles was soooo delicious. We ate a lot and left nothing behind.
Lish 2X - 10 months ago

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We went for NYC restaurant week. It was fantastic meal! I love the atmosphere and their service. I was very impressed the foods and cocktails were also amazing. The also do coat check. Overall I was to happy to visit !
Lea - 2 months ago

Had brunch here. Pancakes and salad were good, the crispy skin chicken a bit plain. Tuna tartare was closer to a healthy taco and definitely my favourite. Service was pleasantly personal. Would recommend, but only for parties up to 4, as that is the maximum capacity for tables directly by the window, by far the nicest in the restaurant.
HicTurbaEst - 7 months ago

Super cute restaurant in UES with beautiful cutleries and decor. It really feels like a cute little restaurant - perfect for girls brunch. We got burrata and two salads for lunch with a slice of carrot cake to top it off. The food itself wasn’t astonishing but was good quality, out of the two salads the chicory and apple one was more unique and stood out more. Carrot cake was definitely good as well.
Susie Su - 5 months ago

One of the best meals and dining experiences I’ve ever had. The restaurant atmosphere is perfect for a chill night. Great cocktails and small plates to share. The tartine is classic. Amazing burger and duck breast. You genuinely can’t go wrong ordering anything here. The servers are knowledgeable and super friendly and the chefs are incredible.
John Kanarr - 7 months ago

Quite a popular place for brunch - one day in advance all the indoor tables were fully booked. Our favorite was the broccoli and kale salad - the vinaigrette dressing was very appetizing and overall a salad brought to another level. The pancakes were pretty good as well - fluffy and not too sweet - just wish they were not served that lukewarm and some butter or cream or jam would definitely make them shine. The avocado toast was very mysterious - ascetic was the word that came to mind, just avocado and toast and not much flavor, and you were not appealed to have one more bite. In sum the food was decent but I’ve had so many brunches better than that.
Jiahui Zhou - 10 months ago

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Great service and delicious food! We celebrated our engagement and they greeted us with champagne to start our meal. We really appreciated that. We got the halibut entree and the Kansas City strip steak. Both very flavorful!
Andrea - a week ago

An elegant dining room with adjoining spaces, Tavern is a wonderful place to eat, drink & be merry. The bar downstairs offers cozy banquettes for cocktails (although the full menu js available) and the second floor has four different rooms to experience. Good wine list, knowledgeable service, great food and convenient to the 4, 5 & 6 train out of Grand Central. Street parking on 62nd if you’re lucky!
Edward S. Pugsley Jr. - 5 months ago

We were here for restaurant week. The start to the night was great with some delicious lobster dumplings (although I could barely taste any lobster) and fried calamari. Both dishes were prepared well. We had similar expectation from our entree but it was a huge let down. We ordered the mushroom raviolis and scallops. As you will see from the pictures, half of the raviolis were either burst or not filled and the plate had pasta water. The scallops had no sear, the peppers and corn were just steamed and thrown on the plate with no seasoning. Of the two sad mushrooms that came with the scallops, one was burnt to a crisp. When I asked the waiter if that’s how it’s supposed to be prepared he said “yes”. I ate one scallop that was slightly seared. My partner took a bite out of one of the unseared ones. After that I left my plate untouched. Seeing that the waiter came back and asked to take my plate away and see “what had happened”. When my plate came back there was one scallop seared on one side and white on the other so it was obviously not cooked in the middle. We finished with key lime pie and molten lava cake. Again there was no care or thought put. The key lime pie was put haphazardly so half of it collapsed and the base was broken. It must have stayed out for quite a bit because the ice cream was melting when it arrived at the table. All in all an extremely disappointing experience.
Aaa Bbbb - 8 months ago

Highly recommended, and make a reservation! This place has a spacious long bar upon entering and a lovely comfy space downstairs the upstairs allows for a fine dining experience as well, depends on your mood! Service is friendly, professional and attentive. We had the clothesline bacon, a must here, though pricey. There is a $55 pre-fixe that was enjoyed, but the menu is broad along with cocktails and mocktails. We'll have to come back for happy hour and brunch! Great neighborhood spot!
Connie Kwok - 8 months ago

This review is for restaurant week dinner. The upstairs dining area has an elegant club room feel with dark walls and red tufted leather banquette seating. The lobster dumpling wrapper was not quite fully cooked in the portion where where it was crimped and sealed. The pomegranate seeds in the mushroom ravioli were probably added for textural contrast but seemed unnecessary. The mixed berry sorbet was ok but a tad sweet. While it was admirable that the server had extensive knowledge about the food, he did not have to explain everything in great detail, especially on items that were not asked to be clarified. To hear that long spiel (and jokes) at every table was a bit annoying.
Augusto Paulino - 8 months ago

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Good tasty pizza. I do recommend if you're hungry and need a quick bite. Slices are large. Nice selection of toppings. The dough was a bit too thick, which made it taste a little raw. Thank you to all the workers. It is so hot in there, my brain almost melted.
Lena P - 6 months ago

Not exactly the original ray's, but with is infamous name, they sling decent pies like most other pizza shops in the city. I've stopped in here several times for a slice. It's pretty close to quintessential nyc pizza. I appreciate that they go beyond just plain and pepperoni. Garlic knots are pretty good too. Nice enough guys behind the counter and any slice is good as long as you ensure it hasn't sat there for too long. I've had a miss or two. The oven reheat can only do so much.
David F - a year ago

In a city of exceptional pizza, this was average. Decent price, good size, if you're walking by it's perfectly fine to stop and grab a slice, it's not a destination pizza.
D K - 5 months ago

Good slice of NY pizza. That OG grungy NY pizzeria atmosphere that we all love. Crust could have been crispier but all around solid. Will definitely be back
Robyn Nicole - 4 months ago

So lately I’ve been coming here cause I believe in giving an establishment a second chance. I came 2 weeks ago and I wasn’t too content with the sicilian slice I was given, wasn’t even properly done as it seemed as if the gentleman put it in the oven and then didn’t even wait 5 minutes for it to properly heat up. Unfortunately I don’t check at the store if my order is done properly as you put your confidence in these people thinking your order is warm and ready. I stopped by this afternoon which I ordered a sicilian slice and of course once again it’s not properly done. I really enjoy coming here but lately something’s been off with them and I’m gonna need them to step it up cause this is the second time I’ve came and my food isn’t properly done :-(
Rafael Nieves - in the last week

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Wonderful bright clean restaurant. Delicious brunch . Great menu. Service was excellent. Highly recommend.
Louise Egan - a week ago

Love their avocado toast. This location great. Coffee was hot and fresh . Food came out fast. Waitress was super busy but handled it all well The le pan in Columbus circle across from Central Park . Very poorly run. This one is worth the trip
Christine Randall - 5 months ago

Came here for a quick bite after classes (20-25 minute stay). This location is really pretty and has a nice ambiance. Tea and food came out super quickly but I wasn’t a fan of the avocado toast it was like airplane food (ice cold prepackaged food), I’ll stick with their sandwiches and pastries (yum). My qualm was mostly with my server— she dropped the check on my table without asking and I wanted to order a dessert. Then when I was mid donut she asked “is there anything else you need because I have to go”. Yikes. All in all, I’d come back because of convenience. Also I’ve worked in the service industry so I get it but I’m leaving the review so management knows that wasn’t cool. :( sorry.
Kimberly Vidal - a month ago

I always enjoy visiting Le Pain Quotidien. Always sure to have something both delicious and nutritious. The service in particular the day I visited was exceptional.
Heather Dolland Tamam - 3 months ago

Excellent place for a quick bite, a snack or a full meal. Menu seems small but there are lots of options for everyone, kids, vegans, vegetarians or regular diet. We tried a variety of options, and everything tasted great! Food quality, temperature and presentation are above standards. I’d say this place is perfect for anyone wanting to have a relaxed meal. There is a lack of electric outlets, just FYI. Place seems quiet and there are plenty of seating available.
Juan Lopez - 5 years ago

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We got a table for 4 on Dec 30, 2023 for cigars and drinks. Nice corner table and it was very comfortable. We had such a fantastic and memorable night. The club had high quality cigars and made great drinks. I loved the design of the club. It’s a high end design, while maintaining a chill and laidback vibe. Lastly - excellent service by the team. Super attentive, warm and welcoming. Very well done Samantha, Mohamed and the rest of the team. We’re looking forward to our next visit!
Jimmy Shum - 3 months ago

Came this past Saturday late evening—didn’t have reservations but they had two seats at the bar! Has a full bar and decent selection of cigars but mostly focused on CAO cigars. Service was great—bartenders were friendly and attentive. Such an amazing ventilation system here!! This place has more of a restaurant feel, lots of tables, versus lounge/sofa chairs.
Vy H. - 3 months ago

There are some places you remember being there before. Something you had that was really enjoyable. Besides the cigars, this place had one of the best deserts I ever had. The signature white chocolate truffle they serve is worth going there. But don't tell too many since it can get full and you won't be able to get a table without a reservation. I guess I got lucky that night. A good flavorful cigar, a good sipping bourbon, and the white chocolate truffle in a great atmosphere. What an experience. Staff is all friendly and pleasant. You never know who you might run into there, too. Next time, I have to try the food.
Manny Sergentakis - 2 months ago

My partner Erik really enjoys a quality cigar. We were in town for the week for a real estate conference and decided to stop in here for drinks, cigars, and strawberry cheesecake. This place does not disappoint. There are cigar lockers if you are a member who wants to store your cigars. The service is top notch. The location is perfect, and ambience is dark & moody and lovely. You have the choice to sit at a couch or a table. I would recommend this place to anyone in New York or Aspen who enjoys a good cigar and wants the convenience of food, drinks, and ambience to accompany it.
Stephanie Kroll Aspen Real Estate Broker - 2 months ago

Was looking forward to this lounge but found it to be lacking. There is nothing special about this lounge, just your ordinary lounge. It's comfortable but needs better ventilation(coming front guy that smokes 2-3 cigars a day). The service was not great. Known your gage sizes, I was passed off a 54 gage when I asked for a 60. The waitress seemed to know right away after I questioned her about it 🤔. Just not the best experience with our group.
Keith - 2 months ago

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