Alison C.
Yelp
Maddy Rose is the recently added name from the restaurant within the larger Liberty House catering venue. LH used to encompass daily meal services and special events, but has since separated the two businesses. During the warmer months, Maddy Rose offers an outdoor patio with fire pits, a small bar/lounge area, several individual cabanas, live music, and more. While not quite as breathtaking, the indoor space is still a delight during cooler months.
On my recent Saturday evening visit, we were seated by the large windows with a distant view of the Manhattan skyline, and there was a jazzy duo playing relaxing music in the background. The brightly lit space had white walls and was decorated with nautical colors, keeping the atmosphere vibrant. I started my experience with one of their custom cocktails; the Pink Chameleon included mezcal, ginger, blood orange liqueur, and dry vermouth. It was covered by a thick layer of blood orange foam. The drink had way too much mezcal, and its smokiness heavily overpowered everything else. I did not taste even a hint of ginger and just a mere essence of blood orange. I like mezcal, but it was just too much. I was thrilled when the restaurant provided a bread basket, as those have become rare nowadays. However, its contents were a bunch of random bread slices (olive, grain, sourdough, cranberry walnut), which were all dry and stale.
My entrée, on the other hand, was excellent! The Roasted Branzino filet was very generous in portion and extremely flavorful. It was served over fingerling potatoes, crispy kale, and roasted tomatoes, while a light lemon sauce had been poured over it all. I adored everything about that dish. I also ordered a side of Tuscan Carrots, which were topped with a scoop of dill cream and chunks of sunflower seed granola. It was another wining plate. Lastly, my companion was similarly happy with his Filet Mignon (around 8-10 oz., but not noted on the menu, so we were guessing on the size) and Pommes Frites. However, he did need to return his fries initially, as they were sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese, which he could not eat and was not called out on the menu. The staff was very nice about it and brought a replacement in mere moments.
Lastly, we shared the specialty dessert of the evening, which was a layered chocolate mouse cake topped with a thin covering of strawberry mousse. It was one of the lightest cream-heavy desserts I had ever had. It was cool and refreshing without being overly sweet.
We will definitely be returning to Maddy Rose, and I particularly cannot wait to visit in the summer months.
