Dear All,

I am looking for somewhere to have a fine dining experience in NYC, I have tried to book Per Se but am now wait listed. I had read that it was a great experience. I would like to dine either 15 Dec or first few days in January but i understand many of these restaurants close for the few days after New years.

Any suggestions for a restaurant is greatly appreciated, type of dining is very open. Price up to $250ish excluding alcohol is fine per person.

Thanks

BigT

You might have a look on opentable.com for the dates you want to see what's available. I understand Per Se can now be booked thru them. If you want French, Daniel or Joel Robuchon (at the Four Seasons hotel).
http://www.joel-robuchon.com/

Asiate in the Mandarin Oriental is very good. Eleven Madison Park is a current foodie favorite.

Forgot Le Bernardin if you like seafood.

I had a fantastic meal last month at Jean Georges. The service was warm and impeccable. The room has just been remodeled, and the chandalier is fantastic.

Jean-Georges for lunch is also apparently one of the best lunch deals in town.

I am not a fan of 11 Madison Park. I find the room cold, and the food trying too hard to be exciting and mostly failing. I also found the service to be lacking. however, there are some ardent fans of the restaurant who think it is the best.

Hi BigT,

I am sitting on two reservations at Per Se right now - Dec. 28th (5:30 p.m.) and Dec. 29th (9:30 p.m.). I am going to cancel one - probably the Dec. 28th. I know you didn't mention that date in particular, but if you are interested in it, I could let you know when I cancel, and you could call and see about it? Let me know!

To be honest, the options are pretty endless, though Per Se would be at the top of my list. I have eaten at French Laundry and it changed my life.

While the Michelin list isn't exactly complete (particularly the strange omission of Union Square Cafe) it is a good place to start:

http://www.michelinguide.com/stars_nyc_07.html

You should also check out http://gayot.com/.

Zagat requires a subscription, but is probably the most widely used guide in New York.

I was terribly underwhelmed with the prix fixe lunch at Jean Georges, but have not eaten in the main dining room which I hear is very good.

Hi Becca, thanks so much for the offer but i am unfortunately not in NYC on those dates otherwise i would have happily taken one of those times!

I will keep my fingers crossed that Per Se get a cancellation on 15th and perhaps book or at least try to book one of the other options. I have read some good things about Jean Georges and will check out French Laundry

Thanks,

BigT