My wife and I celebrated our anniversary last night and had a magnificent time. We did the Chef's Tasting Menu with the wine pairing and everything was incredible. Food, wine, service, ambience — all perfect. I don't mind spending top dollar for a wonderful evening out. Highly recommend for that special occasion.
If you are looking for a romantic candle light diner with live piano music, this is the place to be! Our welcome was very warm and personal, while the piano was producing some very fine tones, which made us feel comfortable from the moment we stepped inside. We were offered one of the best tables one can wish for on a romantic date, in the corner where we could sit almost next to each other. While we were seated, the candle light was lit. The restaurant offers a very romantic environment with sufficient privacy. Service was very warm and accurate. The wine list offered some excellent hidden diamonds from Italy at very reasonable pricing. In my view, the overall experience was much better than the one we had previously at The River Café, at better pricing as well. Thank you for this great night out.
went there for my husband‘s milestone birthday and an anniversary of his brother and wife. Lovely building pretty tables. Everything seemed ripe for a great evening. Staff were friendly, but oh my, the food was really, really disappointing. From the bread, which had no decent texture or taste, to the appetizers which needed salt and pepper because they were bland, to my steak au poivre that had no poivre! My party's fish that wasn't so enjoyed by them and my husband and I didn't like our deserts, although the lemon tart was enjoyed. This once well acclaimed spot needs to up its game and be more concerned with what they put in front of diners than just a pretty romantic atmosphere.
Our experience for a 50th birthday dinner was incredible, espeically since the staff went out of their way to make it special after there was a mistake with the reservation. Great experience.
AleK
I was super excited to eat here with my partner for our anniversary. We both have walked by so many times and decided to make a reservation. The ambience was excellent and we had a wonderful server that made our experience so special. However, I not sure that made up for how underwhelming the food was. Everything we had from the fusili to the beef wellington was under seasoned. Everything was cooked to perfection but lacking a depth of flavor. The saving grace was the dessert (creme brulee and lemon tart), truly a highlight! Would love to go back, but wasn't sure the price would be worth it given our experience.
DineOmite
Three hours of excellence and romance. The service was above and beyond. Our three course selection exceeded our expectations. We never felt rushed and my request ahead of time was honored. The piano player was a nice unexpected surprise.
Liza Shakhova
This place has a unique romantic atmosphere. It was a pleasure to spend an evening there
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
M M
Shocking how you respond to your low reviews. As if the reviews are fake or the reviewer is at fault. Why would the reviews be fake? Who wants to hurt your business that much? The fact is OBLTBS is a has been. Top chefs and restauranteurs do not remain open for 40 years. This was bought out at some point and running on a previous reputation.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Brian Rinaldi
Perfect place for a romantic date night. Every course in the prix fixe menu was delicious. The servers were extremely attentive and gracious. This really was a perfect dinner experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Soufflé with Vanilla Ice Cream
Bri Chang
Went here for a birthday dinner, hoping for a lovely evening. Instead, we were seated next to two influencers with a massive ring light that kept flashing in our eyes the entire time. If the restaurant agreed to their use of such disruptive lighting, then they should not have placed us right next to them, especially given the abundance of open tables elsewhere. My displeasure was evident, and in an attempt to make amends, the manager offered us two glasses of wine. Sadly, the constant flashing light overshadowed what should have been a joyous birthday meal. It was a disappointing experience.
This is a lovely, sophisticated setting with very good food and service. Tables are nicely spaced, and each is adorned with a beautiful candle and a fresh flower arrangement. The ambience is also helped by elegant, soft lighting. The quality of the food was somewhat below what you might expect for a restaurant in this price range. Everything was very good, but only one or two items wowed us. The service was friendly, though not quite as polished as you might expect.
MattW
My wife and I went here for her birthday while we were on a trip to NY. The service, food, and atmosphere were all fantastic. If you are looking for a special place for a special evening, I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
Ellen Veden
A favorite, great place to have a holiday dinner romantic candlelight , great food and service?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
GaryL
As always, the dining experience, here was the best in New York City. The staff here are so attentive without being condescending. They are kind, intelligent, and very good at making you feel comfortable and taken care of. This was a birthday celebration, and they went above and beyond to make sure that we were really taken care of, the experience was superb in every way and all the staff are wonderful and should be commended the food as always is absolutely fantastic
Had a wonderful date night at this restaurant! The waitress and waitstaff were attentive and kind, and the food was delicious. Would recommend to others or come back if I'm in the city again!
My wife and I celebrated our anniversary last night and had a magnificent time. We did the Chef's Tasting Menu with the wine pairing and everything was incredible. Food, wine, service, ambience — all perfect. I don't mind spending top dollar for a wonderful evening out. Highly recommend for that special occasion.
If you are looking for a romantic candle light diner with live piano music, this is the place to be! Our welcome was very warm and personal, while the piano was producing some very fine tones, which made us feel comfortable from the moment we stepped inside. We were offered one of the best tables one can wish for on a romantic date, in the corner where we could sit almost next to each other. While we were seated, the candle light was lit. The restaurant offers a very romantic environment with sufficient privacy. Service was very warm and accurate. The wine list offered some excellent hidden diamonds from Italy at very reasonable pricing. In my view, the overall experience was much better than the one we had previously at The River Café, at better pricing as well. Thank you for this great night out.
went there for my husband‘s milestone birthday and an anniversary of his brother and wife. Lovely building pretty tables. Everything seemed ripe for a great evening. Staff were friendly, but oh my, the food was really, really disappointing. From the bread, which had no decent texture or taste, to the appetizers which needed salt and pepper because they were bland, to my steak au poivre that had no poivre! My party's fish that wasn't so enjoyed by them and my husband and I didn't like our deserts, although the lemon tart was enjoyed. This once well acclaimed spot needs to up its game and be more concerned with what they put in front of diners than just a pretty romantic atmosphere.
Our experience for a 50th birthday dinner was incredible, espeically since the staff went out of their way to make it special after there was a mistake with the reservation. Great experience.
I was super excited to eat here with my partner for our anniversary. We both have walked by so many times and decided to make a reservation. The ambience was excellent and we had a wonderful server that made our experience so special. However, I not sure that made up for how underwhelming the food was. Everything we had from the fusili to the beef wellington was under seasoned. Everything was cooked to perfection but lacking a depth of flavor. The saving grace was the dessert (creme brulee and lemon tart), truly a highlight! Would love to go back, but wasn't sure the price would be worth it given our experience.
Three hours of excellence and romance. The service was above and beyond. Our three course selection exceeded our expectations. We never felt rushed and my request ahead of time was honored. The piano player was a nice unexpected surprise.
This place has a unique romantic atmosphere. It was a pleasure to spend an evening there
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Shocking how you respond to your low reviews. As if the reviews are fake or the reviewer is at fault. Why would the reviews be fake? Who wants to hurt your business that much? The fact is OBLTBS is a has been. Top chefs and restauranteurs do not remain open for 40 years. This was bought out at some point and running on a previous reputation.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Perfect place for a romantic date night. Every course in the prix fixe menu was delicious. The servers were extremely attentive and gracious. This really was a perfect dinner experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Soufflé with Vanilla Ice Cream
Went here for a birthday dinner, hoping for a lovely evening. Instead, we were seated next to two influencers with a massive ring light that kept flashing in our eyes the entire time. If the restaurant agreed to their use of such disruptive lighting, then they should not have placed us right next to them, especially given the abundance of open tables elsewhere. My displeasure was evident, and in an attempt to make amends, the manager offered us two glasses of wine. Sadly, the constant flashing light overshadowed what should have been a joyous birthday meal. It was a disappointing experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
This is a lovely, sophisticated setting with very good food and service. Tables are nicely spaced, and each is adorned with a beautiful candle and a fresh flower arrangement. The ambience is also helped by elegant, soft lighting. The quality of the food was somewhat below what you might expect for a restaurant in this price range. Everything was very good, but only one or two items wowed us. The service was friendly, though not quite as polished as you might expect.
My wife and I went here for her birthday while we were on a trip to NY. The service, food, and atmosphere were all fantastic. If you are looking for a special place for a special evening, I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
A favorite, great place to have a holiday dinner romantic candlelight , great food and service?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As always, the dining experience, here was the best in New York City. The staff here are so attentive without being condescending. They are kind, intelligent, and very good at making you feel comfortable and taken care of. This was a birthday celebration, and they went above and beyond to make sure that we were really taken care of, the experience was superb in every way and all the staff are wonderful and should be commended the food as always is absolutely fantastic
Had a wonderful date night at this restaurant! The waitress and waitstaff were attentive and kind, and the food was delicious. Would recommend to others or come back if I'm in the city again!