PARK AVE KITCHEN BY DAVID BURKE

I think New York has some of the best food in the world. However, this place isn’t one of them. I read a few reviews saying the food and service were just okay, and I couldn’t agree more. Overall, it was an average experience, and that’s fine. The appetizers were mediocre, and while the duck was flavorful, it was tough. The server rarely checked in and didn’t refill our waters. That said, this spot works well for a corporate dinner!

Great value for restaurant week brunch, with a starter plus entree for $30. We ordered few different dishes, and their seafood was standout. We also enjoyed their Clothesline Bacon! Kind and professional staff made it a great experience. No wait for a Sunday brunch without reservation at 11:30 AM. I didn’t really enjoy my shrimp scramble, although there were plenty of side dishes on the table and I was not left hungry. I just felt that the dish was confusing and not to my taste. I didn’t complain, since I didn’t really want a replacement. However, the overall experience (and the other dishes - especially the salmon) were 5 star.

I love this spot for lunch when I’m in the office. I come here at least once a week and everyone who works here is so kind. Their ingredients and cooking seem very high quality- I have a sensitive stomach and all of the bowls never give me issues which is rare for me. Prices are very reasonable for the area. I would love to see more warm bowl options!

Amazing dinner tonite with my friend for restaurant week! Assistant manager Anthony was very friendly, professional and made us feel welcome from the start. Our waiter Miguel was great as well and took care of us. Food was delicious and we really enjoyed Martini flight. Great ambiance and service! Highly recommend!

The service was outstanding and the food delicious, we had the tomato soup au gratin, that was absolutely amazing, also their Caesar salad, I would love to return when I visit,. I wanted to add that their crème Brûlée dessert was as tasty and well presented as the rest of the food.

We stopped in during the lunch hour without a reservation and we were seated immediately. The staff were friendly and polite. As you can see by the photos, it’s absolutely beautiful with lots of windows. The food was delicious, I suggest getting the popover to start. It was seasoned with herbs, and served fresh from the oven. The tomato soup was on the thicker side without being creamy, more acidic. Topped with cheese and alphabets sprinkled on the plate. The burger was cooked to our liking and seasoned well, but dang were those thin cut fries delicious! And enough to share. The chicken was nice and moist, served with sweet potatoes and Swiss chard. Mouthwatering delicious. An excellent experience had by all. We will definitely be back!

We made a reservation for six during restaurant week. We picked the restaurant because it was a little more casual and had a diverse menu that would accommodate a group. Restaurant week prix fix menu was kind of cool because it encourages you to eat 3 courses when I typically wouldn’t have an appetizer and dessert. We enjoyed the bread service with the cornbread and popovers. All of our meals were excellent. My pasta sat under a warmer and it was a little crusty, but most of our meals were above average. My daughter ordered steamed broccoli completely plain and she wasn’t able to get that. So I wouldn’t say it’s a flexible kitchen for people with allergies. The ambiance was ok, the service was ok, overall just mediocre.

I was here a couple nights ago for happy hour with colleagues. At first, it felt a little awkward because the staff was very adamant about us sitting down when we were hoping to stand and mingle with each other. That initial moment was a bit off-putting. That said, our server completely turned the experience around. She was truly impressive — effortlessly remembering everyone’s drink orders, handling separate checks without any hesitation, and staying calm and friendly despite the chaos of a large group. She was an absolute delight, and thanks to her, the drinks were flowing and the mood quickly improved. Overall, the service made a strong impression and really elevated the experience.

Lively HH atmosphere...great service from Lucho at the bar. We had the Carbonara Deviled Eggs .....whole grain mustard, crispy pancetta, Parm and herbs....make it 'angry' with chef's special sauce! The eggs were creamy, flavorful and the texture with the pancetta is amazing! The Lobster Dumplings with tomato-miso dressing are heavenly! Must go!!

My husband and I had a late lunch before hopping onto a flight. The restaurant was literally one block from our hotel. The restaurant was pretty empty for a Sunday afternoon. The restaurant's interior is beautiful. It's very modern and bright. The tables are big and spaced out from one another. Our server was very nice and friendly. She was quick with our orders and quick with getting everything to our table. She checked in frequently and was responsive to our requests for more drinks, extra napkins, etc. The food was good. We ordered a Cesar salad and fries to share. I ordered the roasted chicken breast for my entree. Cesar salad was good, no complaints. My husband and I really enjoyed the chips. They were sliced into thin wedges. It was seasoned well but we wished it was a little crispier. For my roasted chicken breast, the skin was crispy and delicious. The chicken itself was cooked well but was bland. The vegetable accompaniment was good and added texture and flavor when paired with the chicken. We also ordered a sundae for dessert. Again, no complaints. The food was pricey but pretty standard for the location.

Food is always amazing. ... Great Location..... The Tuna and salmon tartar was tasty and delicious.. Service not bad!!!!

Love this place so much! Been going here lately for lunch and so much appreciate the atmosphere and people that works here. They are so helpful and nice. The menu option is categorized perfectly to ensure you don't get confused with what they have to offer. They have a salad/bowl bar, sandwiches, pizza and much more... I'm crazy about their chicken Parnassian sandwich. OMG! It's so delicious! It's literally cheesy and the chicken parmigiana is so darn tasty and juicy. The sizing portion is perfect for two people or if you are super hungry - then it's all yours. I also had their fried turkey sandwich that was so healthy yet super duper delicious. Haha! It goes good with a side of French fries! If you are in the area; I'd definitely recommend exploring this restaurant.

This place has two restaurant week menus, with both the cheaper and more expensive options having solid choices. We went for the Caesar salad, chicken and dessert, which was very good. There is an upcharge to share a restaurant week menu but it was not the full price. We also got the lobster risotto, which was delicious but did come with an empty shell head and tail that seemed unnecessary. Overall it was a solid choice.

Service and ambiance were great. We did the New York restaurant week menu. I had Caesar salad - well dressed and tasty ; Chicken done just right with whipped sweet potatoes (good flavor and texture) and chard (Craig ate that as not my thing - he said it was very good). Craig had a well balanced and nicely dressed prosciutto, golden beets, burata and Della cotta squash salad. His main was short ribs with polenta and green beans - tasty but short portioning on short rib. Unfortunately, they were out of the key lime pie so I had macaroons instead. Craig had raspberry and coconut sorbet dessert that was very good.

Best-Kept Happy Hour (HH) Secret! We sat at the bar on a Sunday evening and enjoyed their HH special from 4 to 7 pm. Don't miss the martini flight - Kate made the best dirty martini. For food, the two of us shared the stacked sliders, steak & frites, and lobster dumplings. I loved the presentation of the stacked sliders. The steak was cooked to perfection - rare to medium rare. The lobster dumplings were cute and a great Happy Hour deal, but I don't feel the need to try them again. We had so much fun enjoying our Happy Hour experience and being pampered by Kate!

Nice decor but very open environment and it got really noisy at lunch as other table guests kept arriving. Not sure why they had the need to play rock music throughout the restaurant. Not the friendliest service here by our server. The dishes were prepared nicely but my steak was overcooked.

Great location, by everything but far enough away. Service was good, he allowed us time to look things over and did not rush us. The tuna and salmon tartar was delicious, very fresh. The clothesline bacon was spectacular. The flavor, the tableside charring, all cut to order amd melted in our mouths. Favorite entree was the pork chop amd garlicky muscles. It was a bit salty but when you add a chorizo broth it's expected. The clams we cooked to perfection.

Food was very good. Service was a little confusing ... in terms of where to order, where to pick up, etc. I'd go back for sure!

Was craving a sausage egg cheese this morning and as usual NYC has dozens of options. Walking around the Grand Central area led me to Park Ave by David Burke- which looks better for dinner and lunch, but they had a breakfast sign! Larry was on grill at the time, and helped make the location comfortable and inviting! And the bagel was cooked just right-lots of egg and cheese, and soft to the bite! My only qualms: technically expensive but, in line with the area. Definitely higher quality than a deli! But the sausage could have been bigger.

Welcoming, beautiful, delicious. I haven't been to this part of New York City in a while and this new David Burke restaurant was just across from a hotel. I've stayed at 100's of times. Welcoming: As a single diner, I'm not often greeted with a warm welcome; however, John the host welcome to me with open arms. I was given many options of where I might sit and which menu I might enjoy. I offered a seat in the dining room and was pleasantly surprised with a lovely corner banquette. There weee large groups, business dinners, couples w 40 yr anniversary and couples on date 3, and of course some singles too. The restaurant is beautiful appointed and decorated. It was pristine and clean. Absolute joy to sit and catch my breath. The menus had so many wonderful and delicious options. It was a little bit hard to choose. I ended up with the black Sea Bass "tiki masala" complemented w coconut rice, tumeric, chic peas and zucchini chips. The Sea Bass was perfection- filet w seasoned and savory, crispy skin in one side and a fresh, moist, flaky fish beneath. It was amazing - I had to eat every bite! I requested a small salad -though not on the menu and I received a beautiful, fresh green salad. The service was excellent from moment I was seated until I departed. This is a standout on the East side. I'll go again! Thanks team for a wonderful experience.

Wish I had remembered to take a picture of my order as it was totally worth it. Sat at the bar as it was just me and greeted right away. Ordered a Simple Salad with a side of salmon. Plate came full with beautifully dressed greens with tomato, cucumbers, radish and garbanzos. Salmon was perfection done medium. Would definitely visit again.

Came here for dinner this past week and had a great time here. The service was excellent. Our server was very attentive. The restaurant had a nice and comfy ambiance. It wasn't too loud so we were able to carry out conversations. Food was delicious. We both ordered from tbd pre-theater menu. I had the tomato and cheese soup which was delicious and so flavorful and my friend had the bacon which was cool they torched it before serving it. It was thick cut with maple syrup. So it was savory and sweet. She loved it and devoured it. For entree I had the short ribs with the cheese polenta and fried sweet potato ring with string beans. The short ribs was cooked beautifully. It was juicy, fell off the bones and had so much flavor. My friend had the seared sea scallop with the butternut squash raviolis which the scallops was cooked perfectly and the raviolis were very flavorful. For dessert we had the key lime pie. I don't usually like key lime pie but I liked this one. The cream On it balanced out the tastiness of the key lim. Would definitely come back again!

My friends and I came here during brunch. It definitely feels fancy and upscale. I wasn't too hungry so I got the Tomato Soup. We also shared the 3 side deal for the table which included Mushrooms/Spinach, Brussels Sprouts and Fries. Everything was great and I particularly loved my soup. It was a fun twist of the classic French Onion soup where the cheese is melted beautifully on top.

Absolutely loved this place. Food atmosphere and service were on point Let's start with atmosphere: it was fairly quiet. We sat at the bar. And our bartender Lucci was super nice and efficient. Great service Everything came out on time. Cooked to perfection I ordered salad with rare steak. It was amazing. My partner ordered burger. Which was cooked well done. How he likes it and he loved it. I also got mushrooms with spinach. And i loved it. Not oily. Not over cooked. Just perfect One side of the restaurant is a sit down place the other side is grab and go and had different menu Great place. David burke never disappoints.

I walked into this place no reservation and sat at the bar the chairs are very comfortable and perfect to sit in. Lucho was helpful he was the bartender he gave me 2 menus to choose from And told me all the details of the restaurant. I didn't even pay attention that this was a David Burke Restaurant his old one I use to go to looked totally different! I ordered the best Brussels sprouts ever very tasty and the Lobster wontons also amazing I could eat 100 of them they were that delicious! I definitely recommend this place it's great for big groups or if you're by yourself eating. I will definitely visit their to go place next door they open at 6 am to try the coffee and whatever else I will check it out! It is fun and cool !

When I saw two pictures of the tomato soup topped with loads of melted cheese plus scallops with Butternut Squash Ravioli on social media, I just had to swing by and indulge in the dining experience. I managed to get a reservation on the first night the restaurant opened for dinner to the public. There were still kinks that needed to be smoothed out with servers asking the customers if they ordered this dish. I was asked if I ordered the Caesar Salad and salmon, which were meant for the other customers sitting 3-5 seats further down. The ambiance of the space identifies the David Burke branding and image. The kitchen is open space. I ran 30 minutes late, and the host staff was very accommodating. They constantly checked in to see if everything was OK. The place was very clean. Service was slow as it was the first night. I started off with the Lexington Spice mocktail, which was pretty good. The ingredients of this drink were supposed to help wind down for the evening. Then I just had to get the Tomato soup "Au Gratin". This soup was deceivingly filling. The concept of having the alphabet pasta outside of the bowl. However, the amount of the pasta was the right amount in terms of ratio. The scallops and Butternut Squash Ravioli had a bunch of different flavors. The scallops were on the salty side for me, but when combined with the ravioli, watercress, and picked blackberries, all the flavors and textures balanced out to create that perfect bite or scoop. I was deceivingly full after this dining experience that I skipped out on dessert, but I do hope to return to taste more unique creations.

Fantastic dining experience! Ordered from the pre-fix lunch menu, in our table of four, everyone ordered a different pre-fix and I must say, it was very difficult to determine one better than the other, everything was amazing. This was my first time at this restaurant but definitely will not be my last. I highly recommend this place.

We were there on 7-13-24 for my son in laws birthday. Big place with good energy. Tables are well separated for a spacious feel. This is a really hard place to find street parking so add 50 if you're driving. We had a drink at the bar before sitting. Table was ready so no issue. Place is not super busy. First just want to say our server, Terry, was excellent. One of the best I've had in a while and I'm not easy. We order drinks 16 for Ketile One, 19 for Martini and 8 for a Stella. Not too bad, I have a thing about getting gouged on drinks for a lousy pour. We shared apps, in order from best to not best, they were all good. Bacon is great, flat bread with Salmon also great. Pretzel crab can very, very good. Least favorite was the lobster dumpling. Last minute we added a small bread, and that was great as well. Forgot they gave us an extra dumpling. It's spicy if you don't like spice, we do For entrees I had the burger, very good. Best entree was the sea bass followed by the sea scallops, then Bison short rib and finally the chicken. For desert we shared a black and white sundae and they added a candle for the birthday. Portions are very large and as usual we over ordered, but that's the way we roll. Just a shout out ask to sit in Terry's section. At the end of the day cost was 450 plus tip and we were stuffed when we left

Arrived at 11:30 on a Sunday. It was not real busy so we were seated right away. Our server was very, friendly, attentive, and efficient. Our meal was incredibly delicious. Our favorite was the clothesline bacon. Caramelized table side was a nice touch. The absolute best bacon I have ever had. I highly recommended dining here if you have the opportunity.

Another day, another happy hour. Many offerings on their happy hour menu by the bar. We got the martini flight for $15 and it is up to your discretion. Maybe you're feeling a Cosmo, maybe a dirty martini, maybe an espresso martini... it is up to you! we got oysters which were $15 for five pieces but they are quite small. The steak frites we're good with a chunk of meat that you slice yourself. It says endless fries,but we did not ask for another round... ask and maybe really is endless. We entered with a slice of their Key lime pie, which came with berries. Delicious!

One of the most memorable dinners of my life for all the right reasons. This is exactly what upscale casual dining should be. My wife and I came in with our 1 year old son, who isn't the quietest, so we opted to sit in the cafe/to-go area. The floor manager graciously understood our situation and gave us a dedicated server even in the cafe area! We felt very important. I haven't felt like this dining out in forever. Our server interacted with our son and was quite attentive. The food and drinks were excellent. We ordered a mix of wine, cocktails, bar bites and restaurant week menu. Price of items felt reasonable even on Park Avenue. Even with all the great restaurants in NYC, I'd take a taxi across the city to eat here again. Couple more things I loved as a former server myself. - The manager on the floor bussed tables once they got busy! - A server that was not ours took time to find us change for a large bill. - The chefs were visible, and one of the chefs even fired up their cotton candy machine to make a treat for our little one.

We had a reservation but had a cocktail before dinner and then decided to eat at the bar. The bartender, Lucio, was a very engaging and did a wonderful job. I had the scallops with ravioli, and my husband had the black and sea bass. We had an order of oysters as an appetizer. We had eaten the evening before at a very high-end restaurant for my birthday. But I have to say, the meal at Park Avenue Kitchen was hands-down the best meal I've had in quite a while. It's surpassed the other restaurant by far. we will definitely be back.

Food was good but not great like 3.5. I asked for a margarita which was not on the menu and I didn't think it was good. They didn't bother to garnish it and seemed to use table salt on the rim. Two of my friends got cocktails off of the menu and they tasted watered down. I enjoy a lively atmosphere for brunch but it was pretty empty. Possibly due to the location and/or this place being pretty new.

It is always a good meal and experience at David Burke restaurants. We dined during restaurant week. David Burke is always worth it for restaurant week since the choices are off the regular menu, and at $45 for 3 courses, it's well worth it. The Bison Short ribs were great. They were tender and full of flavor. The Sea Bass was also cooked nicely with great crispy skin. My favorite if the meal was the Tomato Bisque. It was rich, creamy with nice gooey cheese. You can't go wrong with David Burke.

Came for restaurant week and for the value ($45 for three courses) it is a great deal! Good sized portions and tasty dishes with friendly service. The restaurant itself is nice and fairly open. I like that they serve their regular menu items for restaurant week rather than making new dishes. Definitely one of the better options for restaurant week! We ordered the large bread service in addition to the restaurant week menu, it came with what we assumed were 4 large carrot sized/shaped corn breads and 4 big bread puffs (reminded me of pao de queijo, crunchy exterior, hollow interior filled with soft dough and I think cheese) topped with everything bagel seasoning. The bread was delicious and I would recommend it. As a group of 4, we ordered the rock shrimp ceviche, tomato soup, prosciutto and burrata and the salmon and tuna tartar. Everything was delicious and a good sized dish for an appetizer. For entrees we got the rigatoni bolognese, roasted chicken, sea bass and rock shrimp spaghetti. Each dish was tasty, but the spaghetti was on the smaller side, seemed more like an appetizer portion than an entree. It was enjoyable, but I would not order it again given the other options were even better tasting and bigger. Dessert was the creme brulee, key lime pie and macarons with berries. Everyone enjoyed them, but nothing was out of this world. Overall a nice meal, but seeing the regular prices (apps are $17-30, entrees $32-54, burger is $25), I am not sure I would go back unless it was restaurant week or maybe for a special occasion.

The restaurant is open and beautiful. The service was impressive and attentive. And the food was excellent and so elegantly served and prepared. And I got to see Chef Burke as well.

This place had great recommendations and I wish I stopped in for dinner but I stopped by for dessert and holy moly it didn't disappoint! Jean Claude was working and he recommended the black and white cookie with ice cream for all my sweet-tooth cravings. The service was excellent, the ambiance is very clean chic environment. The tables are well spaced, great place for a date night. This dessert was huge! A sunday-glass filled with a surprise delicious (not overly sweet) brownie on the bottom, atop...the most creamy vanilla gelato topped with a black and white giant cookie. The vanilla gelato alone is delectable. When I tell you this dessert fulfilled all of my cravings in one. I wish I took a picture of the before, but all I have left to show is the aftermath. Thanks to Jean Claude for the amazing suggestion. Definitely will be back to try the menu out of its even comparable to the dessert, I can't imagine how great it is!

I was waiting for this place to open, and a soft opening was going on when I walked by today. First off I'm not too fond of the name, if you are on Lexington Ave, then why name it Park Ave? And it's not a Kitchen, it's some kind of merging of a grab-and-go cafeteria and a fancy brasserie restaurant all in the same place with two entrances and a small divider on the inside. I was hoping this was a place where I could get a coffee in the morning and something hot or even a doughnut, Forget-About-It, it was Lunch and Dinner only. And for lunch, I am not talking hot dogs, the place is run by David Burke, a celebrity chef, and he's got Lobster Dumplings, Himalayan Salt Aged Steaks, and Pretzel Crab Cakes. So you think what can he possibly do on the restaurant side to beat that? Well, how about dry-aged prime rib Tomahawks, tomato couscous & merguez Sausage, or Bison short ribs as your mains, I can say that costs more $$$ than I spend on lunch in a month, lol. Well maybe if I hit the lotto I will try the restaurant out, but for now, I stick to my sub-par $10 to $15 grub from the locals.

We tried very hard to like this place as it was opened just about a month ago in my neighborhood. It was Sunday morning & the place was just half-full. The service was a bit off. We found a broken water glass on the table. The tables were placed tight that we had to be careful to hang over our heavy jackets/purses. No one offered to take our coats upon entering the restaurant either. They appeared to have enough serving staff , again, the service was not as good as other similar restaurants in the neighborhood. Granted this is a new restaurant but the chef David Burke /his restaurants are not. See the caption below for the food we ordered. Really? Frozen butter that was hard to spread over the bread. Too much cheese " dumped" over the salad with too-difficult -to eat lettuce. I tried to cut the lettuce as carefully as I could but it was too much work to eat just a simple salad! Over grilled & dry chicken made me choke . We will not return. Not Recommended.

This review is for the "Grab & Go" part of Park Avenue Kitchen. Laura and I came here to have eat but also a place where we could sit and chat.Laura chose the Viban Reuben sandwich and had a drink. I chose a hamburger and drank water. Laura's sandwich had no ham in it which perplexed her. All burgers are served medium which was fine and it would have been far tastier if the bun was warm. The fries were piping hot and tasty. I made sure to finish every one including all the crumbs! Christine was working in this area and she was attentive and kind. We stayed for quite a long time talking and no one asked us to leave. This area is quite big with plenty of seating. People kept coming to either pick up a sandwich, sushi, drinks, salads etc. some stayed to eat. A lovely restroom is here and it was clean and neat. Everyone in the area of the restaurant was nice to us. I would like to sample the food in the restaurant one day as the menu was appealing but also a bit expensive.

The Pizza was 17 Dollars after tax and was way smaller then expect which was fine since it looked home made but when we read the description it said nothing about popcorn and pesto coming on the pizza? But when we grabbed a slice the popcorn and pesto was stuck to the bottom underneath. We order just a plain margarita and because of the popcorn and pesto on the bottom it made the pizza soggy and just not amazing to eat. Way too much money for something so small and unappetizing

Good fine dining experience and great excellent service by the staff. Food is definitely good quality and solid for the price and selections. Presentation also very good, very good experience overall. Taste wise, could use more flavors or better sides. But overall great fine dining experience.

We were eager to try this venue based on other reviews. The Park Ave Kitchen (note: it's on Lexington and 49th St) is an ample, well-appointed space with a welcoming host and waitstaff. We opted for the Express Lunch, and it was a good choice. Our appetizers were Lobster Dumplings that were well presented and scored high on taste. My Field Greens Salad was good, although the dressing would have benefited from more acid for my taste. My partner and I ordered the Burger. It was served in an English muffin and done perfectly to our taste. The only downside was the Cookies for dessert. Two generic Italian Cookies. It did not fit the overall quality of the meal.

I was part of a party of 6 during Restaurant Week. I believe our waiter's name was Wilson. He was attentive and seemed to stop by our table a reasonable amount despite seemingly handling a lot of tables. We all did the prix fix and at each course the table was divided between 2 choices. For the appetizer, I chose the Rock Shrimp Ceviche. I've only had ceviche once before and this one blew the previous one out of the water. Great taste and presentation. 3 others at my table had the same with the remaining 2 going with the Tuna & Salmon Tartare, which they liked. For the main course, I had the Bison Short Ribs. It was very good but the portion was small, so don't come here starving. Another nice presentation though. Half my table chose this while the other half went with the Rock Shrimp Spaghetti. Mostly they seemed to like that but one of my companions said the bottarga was missing. I don't know what that is but she was confident it wasn't there despite being listed in the description. Finally, for the dessert, I had the crème brûlée, which was a disappointment. There wasn't much there and the top wasn't even hard. It's embarrassing to call this item crème brûlée. It tasted alright but it's very subpar. The others at my table who ordered it weren't impressed either. The 1 member of my party who went with a different dessert chose the Not So Humble Key Lime Pie. It was 1/3 key lime pie and 2/3 whipped meringue topping. He said the distribution should have been the reverse. I also had a glass of Pinot Noir, for which I have no complaints. I know this place is only 1-2 months old. Hopefully they improve the desserts

Hmm, maybe I ordered the wrong dishes for lunch? They were beautiful to look at, and texture was great, but the salmon with mussels was WAY too salty for me. Plus with the fish balanced on top of the shells, it was difficult to cut. Did I want to drown it in the pool of sodium below, or play jenga with the salmon? Choices, choices. Two separate dishes would have made more sense. The lobster dumpling reminded me of a khinkali in its skin's texture, a bit too coarse to match the delicate fillings. (Or I've been too spoiled by XLBs.) But the main issue was the spiciness of the sauce overpowering any trace of lobster taste. Someone had been heavy handed for all the dishes in the meal. Plusses were the awesome server that helped us take group photos, who insisted on switching sides to get us better lighting. And the speed of the service made it perfect for a weekday business lunch. The popover that a coworker got looked pretty epic, too. Hoping it was just an off day with my dishes. Perhaps give them another try for a casual business lunch, since the ambiance is perfect for that.

I'm not a food snob, so maybe a professional critic might find something to complain about, but having returned to my hotel I can't stop myself from thinking I just had the best meal of my entire 59 year life. From the moment we walked in for our 6:00pm reservation all of the staff was friendly and welcoming. The room was brightly lit and very clean. We were immediately taken to a table where the waiter quickly and accurately addressed my SIL's questions about gluten free options. For an appetizer I had the Clothesline Bacon. It was a delight, both fun in its presentation and delicious with its maple glaze and pickle combo. As a main course I had Sea Scallops with Squash Ravioli. I love scallops and have them often. This was a whole new experience! The large scallops were seasoned and cooked to precise perfection: tender and full of flavor. The squash ravioli was an added surprise with delicious flavors that were a heavenly pairing with those amazing scallops. Finally, for dessert I chose the "Not so Humble Key Lime Pie." With just a tiny bit of real gold leaf flakes it was as decadent as it sounds. The snowman cookie sitting atop a South Florida favorite was a cute and fun ironic twist. If you are visiting midtown Manhattan and looking for a nice dinner I cannot more highly recommend the Park Avenue Kitchen. I expect to dream tonight about the dinner I just had there.

Phenomenal food and service! A must when you are in NY. Cannot say enough good things about this place. Had the lobster dumplings and scallops with butternut ravioli.

Delicious! Best Caesar salad I've had in a long time. The angry butcher pizza was also on point. The harvest mule wasn't bad either!

Terrible confusing menu. Food is marginal. Disappointing given DB brand. Refusal to ac immolate guest requests--rigidity.

They opened up in Dec 2023 and on Sunday I treated my friend to a delish brunch. He had the pizzette (outstanding) and I had the pancakes shown. Fresh ingredients and the cappucino was on point. Service was attentive and not pushy. Sunday noon vibe was quiet enough we could hear other talk without yelling. Nice bar setup too. Perfect for a relaxing brunch!

David Burke Tavern is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. I had great hopes for Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke, which is incidentally 1 block away from one of the back entrances of Grand Central Terminal so it was super convenient for a westchester girl like me. The decor is cozy and luxe. The maitre'd was very nice to my party of one. I ordered from Restaurant Week menu and maybe that's where I went wrong. It was a very well priced discount so the food/service may be less cared for than if one orders from the regularly priced menu. The tuna/salmon tartare was fine. Plated beautifully, but no frills standard in taste. The bass in tikka masala was good. Crispy-ish skin. Sauce would stand up to an authentic Indian restaurant. My big beef was the wait time between entree (6:36pm) and dessert (7:16pm)...40min is a long time for a party of one. They might've forgotten about me cuz when I asked the waiter to check they still hadn't fired that course...a key lime pie that has a disproportionate amount of whipped cream. So much cream. All in all, I might give this another try because of its location. Or I might try another one of David Burke's many restaurants. He has one in Westchester.

The food is ok. But the speed is really unbearable and unacceptable. The food is being served super slowly. We came in as a group. Some people ordered both entrees, and others only ordered the second entree. They serviced first entrees first, leaving the tables for folks who didn't order first entree empty. What is worse, they didn't service the second entrees until 1 hour after we sat down. This is after the most people on our table finished their first entrees. And for the people who didn't order first entrees, they had to sit without anything to eat for more than an hour.

Unreal. Best breakfast in New York. Very clean and great staff. Highly recommend

This was an OK meal for dinner. We needed to meet up near Grand Central and found this restaurant that was participating in Restaurant Week ($45 for appetizer, entree, dessert). I ordered potato leek soup, roasted salmon, carrot cake. All in all, the service was decent, the bathrooms were clean, the meals were fine, but nothing would make me go back out of my way to return. The reservation was easy to make though and it was quite busy for a Thursday evening after work in a location easily accessible to the Metro North train and subways. It was upscale casual dining so if you are into that vibe, definitely check this restaurant out!

Fun vibe. Interesting menu. Good wine selection. Had the salmon and artichoke flatbread (without salmon). I asked for a side balsamic glaze. It made the dish. Exceptional service.

The food was excellent, delicious, beautiful, well timed. The server Terry was attentive, professional, friendly, and made it a special occasion!

We stopped in for dinner with a reservation on a recommendation from a fellow hotel guest. We were staying across the street at the 48LEX. The food was mixed. We ordered the dry aged sirloin, the filet, the dry aged burger, and the rigatoni bolognese. The steaks were fine, but lacked a good sear, which I would expect for the price. The burger was overcooked and over-chared. The rigatoni was good. We mentioned to the server about the burger when he asked how our food was and all he did was bring us some comment cards. He acknowledged the burger was overcooked, but we still payed $25 for this thing. That was a bit disappointing. The ambiance was fine, but a bit loud for an expensive steakhouse. I really wanted to like this place, but I don't think I would return. There's too many great options within a short walk away.