Temple Court

Came for restaurant week dinner and was the best choice ever! the dining room is tucked inside the beautiful bar area connected to Beeckman hotel. Sets the tone for a celebratory night, stained glass walls, high ceiling, candles, comfy sofas… course started with gazpacho followed by an appetizer, main was pork chop with cabbage and fig compote, topped it off with a pistachio chocolate tart and peanut butter cake. everything was perfect! The staff were very attentive and kind. highly recommend!!

Best thing about this place is definitely the ambiance. Would come back just cause everything looks amazing! The ricotta agnolottis were stunning, the salmon was just ok and the duck was very good. Chocolate pistachio tart for dessert killed, but the pavlova didn’t. Overall very pleasant dining experience, great wine and cocktail selection too. Shout out to the amazing servers!

Resturant week dinner in a raining Tuesday night. The whole dining experience is very unique. Excellent dishes and service attentive. I think I’m gonna get the chef’s new book coming up, recommend to everyone.

Food taste AND presentation were so good! What made it even better was the entertainment! Brunch was so fun!! Catching up with friends, eating delicious food, having some laughs (and singing along) while seated at the Atrium is something I would want to do all over again!

One of the most beautiful restaurants in the city! Good for date, small group of friends, or family. The food is good but traditional, most of dishes are large, good for share!

I spent FAR too much time researching fine dining options for our wedding anniversary. We really love to do tasting menus, but between the investment and the decor/vibe, I just couldn't find the perfect restaurant to go this year. I finally found Temple Court when I searched something like, "most romantic fine dining NYC." And look at that, loved seeing that Temple Court was not only much more my vibe, but they had a menu that looked worth the cost and that the founder was the founder of Gramercy Tavern (which we love), Craft, etc. Can I tell you what a perfect anniversary date Temple Court created for us? This restaurant is SO our vibe! I adore the old world, romantic feel of it so it was perfect for our wedding anniversary dinner. Manny (Emanuel (sp?)) was a lovely, attentive, kind server. And the table they gave us was perfect with an L-shaped (velvet, if memory serves) bench so we could sit closer than across the table from each other. We loved everything we ate or drank (and we tried everything of each others'): COCKTAILS: I had JESSICA PRESSLER (Select Aperitivo, subbed apricot Liqueur instead of fruit punch liqueur, Vanilla, Lemon, Sparkling Wine) and my husband had PABLO NERUDA (Cimarron Blanco Tequila, Catedreal de mi Padre Espadin Mezcal, Dolin Dry Vermouth, Pomegranate, Habanero, Lime) 1st COURSE: I had CHILLED MAINE LOBSTER - Asparagus, Black Truffle Vinaigrette & Crispy Soft-Boiled Egg), husband had GRILLED QUAIL - Porcini, Asparagus & Black Garlic. They were very different from each other -- the lobster very bright and summery, Quail the opposite. I loved both, but the quail wins if I had to pick. Chef's kiss. ENTREE: I had: ROASTED ROHAN DUCK BREAST - Confit Leg, Rhubarb, Ramps & Sea Island Red Peas (paired with LANGHE NEBBIOLO, Broccardo, Il GioPi, 2020, Piedmont, Italy) -- the very first taste I got a bit too much rhubarb/sweet and thought, "Oh no, what have I done," but was so relieved and delighted when I continued eating and got the bean mixture with the rhubarb and then it was perfectly balanced and delicious. There was a bit more fat on the duck than I'd prefer, but that's what you get with duck and it was really, really good. Husband had: STUFFED RABBIT LOIN - Asparagus, Sugar Snap Peas & Farro Verde (paired with PINOT NOIR, Holloran, 2022, Willamette Valley, OR). He also added the sauteed greens w/ garlic & lemon. I liked the duck a lot better than the rabbit, but my husband was very happy with his. He called his "subtle" in a way he liked. DESSERT: I had the LEMON MERINGUE PIE - Meyer Lemon Curd & Mandarin Mint Sorbet & my husband got PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE - Pineapple Ginger Caramel & French Vanilla Ice Cream (I liked mine better) -- we had a macchiato with dessert, also delicious. They wished us a happy anniversary multiple times and when we first arrived brought a Happy Anniversary card out signed by the whole staff. I thought the bathrooms were pretty, although the latch on one of the stalls was broken and another almost wouldn't work. If you go, be sure to walk through the bar and look up through the atrium/multiple floors of hotel rooms. We enjoyed walking through the hotel lobby (love the velvet armchairs) and seeing the model of the hotel. If you're interested, ask the host/ess to give you a pamphlet that tells the history of the Beekman Hotel. Reading this, we learned that it has a cool literary and theater history -- Edgar Allan Poe lived at the Beekman Hotel and this building used to also house a theater in which Hamlet got its first NYC production. No wonder this felt like a fortuitous fit for us, given our family of writers, actors, creative types. We're Temple Court's newest fans!

Last Friday my wife and I went to Temple Court to celebrate one more month together and our server Monica gave us the greatest experience, we had a lovely time with her and learned so much about the dishes. The food and the drinks were fantastic. Afterwards we ended up our night at the Bar Room and had some dessert, our server Jeff also gave us an excellent service and we couldn’t be more grateful! Really recommend the chicken

I had duck, my husband had lamb I could not say that I like the food (maybe the lamb was better but the duck was so so) The atmosphere was incredible The service was really good I think I chose wrong dish (I will come back to try something different)

In the classy historic Beakman hotel in Fidi you'll find a delicious restaurant called Temple Court. It is a top notch establishment, where the staff anticipate your needs and are attentive. We enjoyed the caviar and steak and fish. Desserts were also delicious!

Located in the landmark Beekman hotel in FiDi, Temple Court makes a nice escape from the hustling and bustling city. Beautiful ambiance and attentive service. My friend was a bit cold from the AC and the staff brought over a blanket for her, before she even asked. The drinks were great, but the food left something to be desired. We ordered the Mushroom à la Grecque, Denver Wagyu, and scallops, and unfortunately, everything was a bit over seasoned. For dessert, we had the Pistachio Chocolate Tart, which ended up being a little too sweet. Overall, I would comeback for the ambiance and cocktails but might skip the food next time.

The food here is excellent. The setting is wonderful. The service needs a tune up: 1. If a reservation request specifies a quiet table for an anniversary dinner, the hostess should not seat the couple adjacent to the 15 person rehearsal dinner party that is rowdy and making speeches, especially when there are plenty of other tables available throughout the restaurant. (We asked to change tables after the speeches didn't settle down, but shouldn't have had to in the first place.) 2. If someone orders one of the most expensive whiskies on the menu "water back," the staff should know what that means. They shouldn't bring the fine whisky mixed with water, which is what happened. This didn't get mentioned at the table because my spouse didn't want to make a fuss and just drank it. But later that night I asked what "water back" meant learned it means water on the side. I don't know that, because I don't serve drinks or order extra water. I've since heard people specify "water back" at bars and servers all know to bring a glass of water on the side as a chaser. This should have (and could have) been a five star rating.

Returned to Temple Court and had a nice early Mother's Day dinner. The Foie Gras appetizer was excellent as well as the Duck and Striped Bass entrees. Had the Lemon Meringue Pie, Cookies & Cream Semifreddo and Chocolate Ganache Tart - all were great finishes with perhaps the Semifreddo standing out the most. Service was friendly and impeccable as always.

The ambiance was good and relaxing in an urban environment. Good food. Service very good with helpful waiters.

If you want to see the most beautiful atrium in all of NYC, without spending a night at the Beekman, visit the Bar Room at Temple Court. It's a little confusing since there are many names for the same place (I.e. Bar room, Beekman, Temple Court). The architecture is STUNNING and the ambiance is very lovely. Reception was very helpful and we were seated immediately. The drinks really weren't anything special and I forgot to take a picture of it since I spent the duration staring up into the atrium.

Celebrated my birthday dinner here while visiting the city. The food was delicious. Beautiful ambiance and great service. I was greeted with a birthday card from our server. Nice Touch! Only downside of the meal was that they were out of the drink I wanted (John F. Fitzgerald) but what I did order instead, the Pablo neruda was good! For dinner I had the grilled hanger steak and this was super flavorful and tender. I enjoyed this meal. Others in our group had the pork chop and the braised lamb shank. We all enjoyed our meals and cocktails. For dessert they brought out a mango cheesecake which was very delicious and flavorful. A sweet tasting and beautiful dessert. Thanks for making my birthday dinner so enjoyable!

The food and service are always very good at Temple Court. The ambience is terrific. This restaurant is a must visit.

We were in NY so we stopped in for dinner. The staff was friendly. I ordered scallops. They were tasty but small portions. I was still hungry lol Not sure I'll be back. Perhaps but next time I'll have an appetizer :)

Extremely friendly staff, fun seasonal drinks, hip/modern decor. We came late on a Wednesday night and were seated quickly at one of the lounge tables. Drinks came quickly. Our aunt had a question about her hotel credit and the manager helped her right away.

beautiful iconic NY landmark food is great it is worth the $ just sitting in the lobby one of the few places left with this vibe brunch was great everything on the menu prepared with love highly recommend

This establishment gets a much deserved 5 stars and one of Manhattan's best kept secrets. I fell in love with the vision that Tom Colicchio put into this restaurant, even before he became a so-called "celebrity chef." Having dined here several times in the past, and aways having an exceptional experience; I wanted to visit during summer restaurant week. Beyond the unique Classic and Victorian decor to the breathtaking view of the nine-story atrium, the food remained consistent, unique, and appealing even for the limited 3-course set menu for restaurant week! Dinner for two, we decided to share each selection to taste all the menu had to offer. We started with the burrata with heirloom tomato salad and grilled octopus, followed by the peach-infused pork chop and lemon zest cod, and finished with the strawberry shortbread cookie and chocolate hazelnut mousse cake. Each dish served was delicate, well throughout, and absolutely delightful. The restaurant week deal made it even more satisfying! Highly recommended for a romantic night out!

One of the most beautiful restaurants in the city! Good for date, small group of friends, or family. The food is good but traditional, most of dishes are large, good for share!

Temple Court has become a Restaurant Week staple for me! Their service is impeccable: the staff are attentive, they provide great customer service (they provided complimentary Cava as an apology for a long wait when we had a reservation, despite always having a packed house, they never make you feel rushed). Their offerings for restaurant week are plentiful and such a fun sampling of what they have to offer. The food is creative with distinct flavors. While the portions seem small, they are very filling. I always look forward to coming back.

Been planning on dining here for a while. Our niece used to baby sit for Tom Colicchio, so why not try his restaurant? We were celebrating a birthday, and found this location worked well for us. A mid-week dinnerand this place was bustling. Located adjacent to the Beekman Hotel, it is fancy shmancy with a pricetag to suit. We were seated right away, and the service is attentive. I found the noise level to be deafening, and that is not to say background music is too loud. The interior drsigners for these restaurants and bars really need to consider acoustics, as the reflective hard surfaces make conversation unintelligable. The lamb was very good but my wife found it to be a bit overseasoned. I liked my pork chop though. The gazpacho to start off was a small serving size, but potent flavorwise. Be sure to visit the restroom in the hotel bar next door and grab a view of the historic atrium when you look up.

This place is absolutely beautiful. Our meal was pretty good. We did the restaurant week menu. The ricotta agnolotti was extremely salty, the salmon was underwhelming. But the cod was a standout, all of the appetizers were delicious. And the desserts were a real treat.

- recommend: steak tartar, soft shelled crab special, I don't remember which of their signature cocktails I ordered but absolutely love it (see image for reference) - came for a friend's birthday, he thoroughly enjoyed his pork ravioli, though he found his old fashioned "too smoky" - staff was friendly and attentive - ambiance was low key and casual - loved the architecture, ended up going up the hotel stairs and exploring after dinner: - pro tip...if you keep taking the stairs, they keep going....infinitely. you will eventually find yourself in a completely different building that is NOT the hotel

You must come here for the incredible dark, vintage and elegant ambiance. I brought my mom here for her birthday a few years back and she loved it. We arrived promptly right when dinner service started and the kind host gave us the best table in the main dining room to have a view of the entire restaurant. The food was nothing special that could knock your pants off but super well executed and extra points for the lovely setting +1 for a memorable time.

3.5 to be exact. The restaurant itself is beautiful. However, most of the courses felt short. Both tuna tartare and octopus from appetizer were excellent. The herbs used in tuna tartare makes the whole dish so refreshing. They really nailed the temperature on the octopus that the texture was perfect. My partner said the chicken entree was dry. My cod entree was just okay. Both desserts were below average. The shortcake on the strawberry shortcake was too dense, so was the cake part on the chocolate semifreddo. Feels like it's been sitting there for days. At the end, we had to wait 15 min to get our waiter for the check.

Just like the hotel, dining was amazing here. All of the food was amazing and flavorful. The staff are so accommodating I could help but say thank you to everything they did during our service. There is a great band on the weekends for brunch that takes you back to the roaring 20s. Kind of interesting to get a glimpse of what life looked like and how dining was an art during that time. The portions are good so you are not overly stuffed. The mocktail summer vacation was so good! There wasn't anything we had that wasn't good and flavorful. The decor was amazing. I would make a reservation if you aren't staying in the hotel. Because we were guests, we didn't have an issue which was nice. Staff kept your water glass full and kept a nice distance with an eye on when to ask if we needed anything or to clear the table. Great place for a higher end ladies brunch, business meeting or a nice trear to slurge on yourself.

Came here one cold Saturday evening for cocktails around 8:30PM and got seated immediately without a reservation! The drinks were good and the ambiance is 10/10. Definitely a little hard to have an actual conversation here if you're sitting in one of the tables with the sofa seats.

While staying at the Beekman hotel in NY I had the pleasure to enjoy breakfast in a cozy swanky historic dining lounge. Yes, lounge with fun artwork and comfy couches. This is a classy but not pretentious place to eat and enjoy a drink. I came with my partner and had the white fish Benedict, avocado toast, and fingerling potatoes. Service was great, food was tasty. We ordered still water because we wanted flat water and missed the part about tap. FYI they have still, sparkling, and tap and STILL water cost. Overall great place.

We've been here numerous times and everyone always treats you like royalty! The food is always so fresh and pretty big portions. The service is always on point and attentive to your need. Lastly the place is like out of a magazine. When you combine good music with such a lovely place you feel right at home.

Food 7/10 We ordered a bottle of Amarone to pair with the meal and it was a solid meal. Portions are very large and filling. Typical American fare, definitely a corporate place but I came with the family so we had a very wholesome dinner together. Appetizers Tuna tartare - very interesting seasoning, was my favorite dish. Octopus - charred well Agnolotti - al dente, flavors weren't that memorable Mains Duck - surprisingly larger portion than I was expecting, so I was stuffed at the end. Good duck. Scallops - tender Steak - very juicy Dessert Millefeuille Semifreddi Atmosphere 8/10 Beautiful and classic designs, a cool tall ceiling in the middle of the bar area, located inside a hotel I think. Service 9/10 It was good service. They wrote us a cute little letter at the end for my brother's birthday.

First off it's tough getting seated here if you don't have a reservation. So make sure you take that under consideration if you plan to visit. Next, make sure you have an expresso martini. Literally it was the best one I've ever had. This place is absolutely beautiful. And of course super popular for late night drinks and food. I had a burger and it was actually really good. But the star of the show was definitely those espresso martinis.

What a marvelous delight. I felt as if I had slipped into a secret moment in time. Stopped by the bar after walking the Brooklyn Bridge. I'll be back for dinner and I'm recommending the Hotel to friends. It's an absolutely beautiful setting.

Dreamy, sexy and gorgeous--a dinner at Temple Court will not disappoint. My friend and I dined here during Restaurant Week and for $60 (which of course doesnt include drinks, gratuity and taxes), they offered a delicious 3 course meal. A reservation via Resy was confirmed on one of the busiest nights during the week--Thursday, but I snagged the reservation prior to RW. We were brought to the table quickly and greeted by the hospitable server. There were no missteps during our entire dining experience as service was stellar and ambience was over the top stunning. This restaurant celebrates you and at the same time, you can celebrate it--any occasion--Temple Court lends such a charming vibe. When it came time to order drinks, I was ambivalent between choosing Rose or Reisling. Fear not, I was able to try both before selecting and I went with the smooth Rose. It was time to choose our courses. My selection was Mussels, Codfish and the Chocolate Cake for dessert. My friend ordered the same main, Codfish, but deviated with her appetizer and dessert choices. Hers was the Agnoletti (which is a type of Ravioli) and Lemon Meringue Tart for dessert. Prior to being served our first course, Amuse Bouche (sweet potato soup) and two flaky dinner rolls were brought to the table. The Mussels were a pretty good sized portion (I'd say around 10) served with 3 slices of charred bread. The sauce was a bit creamy and I devoured the entire plate in no time. It was flavorful and executed very well. The Roasted Codfish was delicious and a very generous portion placed on beans, vegetables and sprinkled with a few Vongole. It was outstanding and my friend agreed. The Rose wine accompanied the meal very well since I kept everything pescatarian. The grand finish was dessert and mine was a chocolate ganache cake topped with ice cream and sprinkled with Amaretto cookie bits. It was a dessert that reflected the entire meal (service and ambience)---amazing. Some Restaurant Week menus can be hit or miss but Temple Court was a wonderful experience especially if one has never eaten here. Like me. It's a truly great experience when a restaurant hits all the right notes across the board--food, service and ambience. This described Temple Court. I want to return---and soon.

Late review. Came for RW with the ladies. They are one of the few that allows you to order from the regular menu plus they did give my friend a birthday card and sang to her, so 4 stars. The portions are generous and the food is served promptly. Ambiance is beautiful and great for a birthday celebration. The only thing I want to bring up is how salty a lot of the items are. For appetizers, we got almost everything on the menu since there were five of us. My favorites were the tartare and pasta. The arugula salad was a salt lick - the dressing plus the Parmesan cheese made the salad so salty it was inedible. However this was resolved with a quick note to our waiter who kindly replaced our salad and put the cheese separately (we didn't use it). For mains, the standouts were the seafood dishes - cod and scallop dishes were amazing. The lamb was delicious too and a very generous portion. The pork chop was cooked to the most perfect temp and was tender and juicy. I wasn't that impressed with the beef which I felt was outshined by the other mains. Many of the choices had additional supplemental charges from $5-$15, so make your choice wisely. Dessert was lovely and a great ending to the night.

I shared a great meal with a friend here last month. Excellent service, stellar food, and drinks, very nice ambience. You don't really think of the financial district as a top dining destination, but that is starting to change with places like this. Definitely worth it to get a few things and share. The sides are absolutely big enough to be treated as family style even if that's not the intention. Dessert is something I often skip, but I would recommend doing it here. Overall, great experience, and I might even go back next time. I'm in the city despite how many great places there are to eat. Recommended!

We came here for my daughter's 16th birthday. We were searching and searching for restaurants online and my wife happen to see pictures of the wall of books and stained glass. Classy and out of this world quality and service. My youngest chose lobster salad and mushroom side. Oldest went with a mushroom starter and my wife had the diver scallops. I had the halibut- we were all impressed. The deviled egg (quail?) was a great beginning. Four waiters brought our dishes out and the BEST part?? Everyone from the restaurant signed a birthday card for my daughter. No tacky singing- just a high class card and simple candle when we had desert. Yes- we each had dessert that were equally tasty and beautiful to see. We would definitely return and recommend this to friends.

Went to Temple Court for restaurant week- for 60 per person it was a great deal however their cocktails were almost 20$ each (very tasty) and so it got expensive really quick especially with any additional things we wanted to add to our meal (for example some things they add a +5 or +15 even on the restaurant week menu. the food itself was great, my partner had high praises for the steak as one of the best he's ever had. the chocolate dessert was my personal favorite thing- one of the creamiest ever. the service was decent but the ambiance was beautiful it was absolutely gorgeous inside. would recommend for a date night.

I keep Despaux the ambience! The food was just right . The atrium see spectacular. Request for a table where you can look up and see it .

We were staying at the Beekman and came here for breakfast. Not sure if this is the regular breakfast place, because a pipe broke and there had been a flood. So things were def in flux... and it showed. The host stand is on the street side, not the hotel side, so if you come down the elevators, you have to walk through the whole restaurant to find the host stand. Then they were vague on timing but said maybe 20 to 30 minutes wait. So we started waiting... after 15 mintes they said our table opened but had to be cleaned, which took another 10 minutes. Then we got seated but waited another 10 minutes for our server.... finally we were able to order... but then the food came slowly. Service was a solid 2 stars. Food was avocado toast for one person, Beekman Breakfast for 2 others, French Toast for a fourth and Salmon plate for me. The Salmon was good but didn't have enough cream cheese with it. The avocado toast was bustin'. The potatoes with the Beekman breakfast were undercooked and weird. French toast was good. Food overall was about a 3.5. Then the bill came....$175 and a $30 tip got the total to $205. That averaged $40 a person. And yes the 2 kids got orange juice, and there was a spare yogurt granola bowl ordered. And yes it is New York. But I am sorry... that is just too much for what we got. So two stars. Would try to never go back. In fact, I think there is a Starbuck's across the street....

Visited on tuesday night for the restaurant week. Definitely recommend reserving a spot if you plan to visit during peak time. I visited at 8 pm. They were still not accepting walk ins. There are limited numbers of parking spots around the restaurant. Be prepared to spend some time if you are looking for street parking. Restaurant week comes with 3 menus at temple court. I chose burrata, hanger 6 coconut sorbet. Burrata - cheese is a little dry, and sauce was too sweet. I liked how well it was presented. All ingredients were fresh. I liked how everything was except dryness and sweetness Hanger steak - well cooked. It's probably one of the better meat dishes I had in a while. Portion was good enough for 170lb men. Very flavorful and juicy Coconut sorbet - hated the most. This was not a sorbet. This was a corporate grocery grade sugar bombed ice cream... i was really disappointed with this and left the entire desert. I dont recommend this.

Chicken Salad | Live Music | Cocktails Chicken Salad - probably the best chicken salad I've ever had. The combination of taste, flavors, and textures was amazing. I will get that salad everytime I go back. It's really not a question. MUST MUST MUST have. Live Music - Monica and I went on Sunday after church. We walked in around 1pm and there was a three piece all female band playing covers of classic R&B songs from the 1990s, and 2000s. They were great. They said they play every Sunday for 2-3 hours. So, if you want some easy listen live music - this is your place. Cocktails - We had coffee and shared a mezcal based cocktail that was pretty impressive. We looked through their menu and wanted to grab other drinks but, since we went hard the night before, we refrained. Pro tip: Sit far away from the door in the winter but avoid sitting directly below the opening that looks straight up to the roof. Long story short, there is a draft if you are in a seat that is below the iconic view up. It was pretty annoying every time the door opened in front of the restaurant there would be a draft that went through the 4 tables that were in our row.

Don't come here starving because your food will take a very long time to come out! The staff however is attentive! The ambiance is great! The food is pretty good! I like ordering the steak!!

I came for private dining for an event on a Thursday night around 6:30 PM. While the downstairs was beautifully decorated and had the moody lighting going for it, the private room was pretty bland. When we first arrived into the room there was a small open bar set up. The bartender was great. He was friendly and personable. They also set up some small snacks before coming in like an onion dip, chips and popcorn. I tried the dip which was pretty good and also the chips which were very stale for some reason. For our dinner we got some dishes to try family style: MIXED GREENS SALAD: Good mix of items and a nice salad. MUSHROOMS A LA GRECQUE: Mushrooms were average. They came with some giant crostini baked with cheese. The whole dish was just ok. The mushrooms were so overpowering and the crostini was just bread and cheese. It didn't flow well together at all. ROASTED COD: The cod itself was well cooked but super bland. And they put some blacked oil on top of it that just did not add any taste apart from burnt bits? The creamed corn the cod was sitting on was really good. And there was also some steamed clams on the dish as well that felt extraneous. HANGER STEAK: Hanger steak's flavor was good. It was pretty chewy though. Additionally, it was covered with peppers on top that were actually cooked pretty well as well. BROCCOLI RABE: Everything was completely charred. No flavor except for burnt. ROASTED HEIRLOOM CARROTS: Perfectly cooked carrots. Flavor was good as well. The brown butter really elevated the dish. DOUGHNUT HOLES: Yum! Really good donut holes and the chocolate sauce it came with was really great and really added to the dish. CHEESECAKE: Great cheesecake with a lovely crust. The strawberries and honey were also a nice topping. Additionally, the servers told us they are unable to give us boxes to take food to go which was disappointing since we did have lots of food left and it is sad to see it all go to waste like that. All in all, food here was a complete disappointment though there were some good items that popped up here and there.

We were seated on time and at first the service was amazing. Our drinks and appetizer plates were brought and cleared quickly. For the next hour, we were ignored and our mains didn't arrive. What busy restaurant lets you sit at an empty table for over an hour without asking you anything? We spoke up and the server said 10 minutes and it was 15. The salmon was very over seasoned and the flavors were not balanced. When we got up, someone came over and asked if we enjoyed our meal. By then, it's really too late for any recovery. It's a beautiful space but we'd likely not go out of our way to go back.

Ambience is to die for. The food is good too. The wait staff deserve the best tip you can afford.

This was a truly wonderful experience, one of my best in NYC. Located in FiDi, in the six floor atrium of The Beekman hotel, once home to many of the great publishers of classic writers such as Edgar Allen Poe, lies Temple Court; A truly suberb drinking and dining establishment. We were greeted by our host, Raymond, who gave us a wonderful history of the building over almost 200 years! Not only EAP but Thoreau, and Emerson and more! We were seated right next to a wonderful portrait of Edgar Allen Poe next to some curated bookcases right next to the atrium opening six floors up. It was aesthetically beautiful and modernized in only the way it needed to be; the lighting and decor still held an old world aesthetic. Edison bulbs, wood and leather furniture, curated decor on the shelves, etc. very nice. Other rooms had beautiful stained glass and chandeliers. The entire hotel is a historic work of art to be honest. Our party of 4 tried a wide selection of the cocktails and they were all good, but the party as a whole definitely gravitated toward two of them in particular. "Osaka at 6PM" with Vodka and Passionfruit, and the "Jessica Pressler" with Fruit Punch Liqueur, sparkling wine, and a select apéritif from the bartender. By the end of the 3 hour visit, we were all drinking Osaka's though. Thats how good they were. We started our meal with a 1/2 dozen oysters and the crispy onion dip with kettle fried house chips. The chips were salty and crispy, and had a delicious thin rind; The dip was sweet and tangy with little house fried onions on top. Very good. We all shared different mains. My partner had the mussels, which had a wonderfully tangy-sweet and hearty tomato sauce, along with delicious toasted and oiled bread. It was good I would love to see just the bread and sauce as an app! I also tried the Red Snapper which had a wonderfully fruity sauce (mango, I believe) and was served with an array of delicious sliced vegetables (mostly squashes). Very tasteful and hearty with a light fish flavor that very balanced with the accompanying sauce/puree. The hangar steak looked good, though I didnt try it. Our guest loved it though. For my personal main I had the Crispy Pork Panchetta on a bed of Creamed Polenta with Cippollini Onions with an herb salsa verde. I will say the description the waiter gave was a but different from the menu, and the menu description was a bit off too, from what I eventually got.... But it was completely Ab-Fab! Presented on a bed of creamy polenta, it was a slow braised pork with a fine crispy skin (they described it as a sausage when it was really more like a cutlet or porkchop with a light herb mix rather then straight verde salsa that you might expect.) It was fabulous. I think I only got about half of it after everyone kept sampling it, which is a sure compliment to the chef. We ended the night with the peach profiterole with caramel and candied nuts; and carrot cake with vanilla ice cream. Both desserts were great. One of our guests also had a dish deliciously dense chocolate cookies and ice cream. I had only a small bite of the cookie and ice cream with the ice cream accompanient. My mouth has been yearning for these flavors and all my cocktails have been found lacking ever since. Anticipate 2-3 hours for the full experience being all courses and 2-4 drinks. But if you can do it, I highly recommend. Superb from start to finish. It was a wonderful experience. Do yourself a gavir and come here on another quiet Sunday.

The Sunday Service was worth the trek in the wind and the rain. Everything was cooked to perfection. I had the grilled octopus as a starter: it was delicious. I had the steak for my main course: that was to die for. And the chocolate dessert: omg. Service was fantastic and attentive. And I loved the space. Whether for a meal or for drinks, this place was beautiful. A must go.

Immaculate vibes during the holidays, a must try for a more tasteful brunch! Highly recommend the eggs benedict and smoked salmon toast.

Just beautiful! Food was good. Portions are very small but it's a beautiful location.

This is an "expensive even for New York" Tom Colicchio restaurant. For starters, the waiter served me a complimentary " amuse bouche " of fluke with rhubarb and onions. It was good, but the dry dinner rolls that I spread it on tasted similar to those of a supermarket-made brand. For the price that I was paying for dinner, I expected hot, moist and freshly- baked Parker House rolls that instantaneously melt smeared butter! I ordered the stuffed quail appetizer, which had a Thanksgiving feel. It was stuffed with plain-tasting croutons, raisins and fennel, and it came with an overly sweet side of red cabbage. It did not taste anything like the made-to-perfection one that Tom Colicchio baked over 15 years ago when he was co-owner and Executive Chef at the Gramercy Tavern. My side order of puréed potatoes required salt and flavor. I could have done a better job at home. This is how I do it: Bake the potato and scoop the insides out. Then add some warm milk, salt, white pepper and a dollop of fresh parsnip or celery root. Mash the mixture lightly to keep it lumpy. Then drizzle some extra virgin olive oil , melted Irish butter and caramelized scallions on top. Gail's puréed potatoes is a winner for dinner! For dessert, I had the Feuille de Brick. Brick is a cooked mixture of wheat semolina, warm water and salt. The finished product looks similar to filo dough. Brick is sold cooked in circular sheets whereas filo is sold raw. The stuffed pastry has its origins from the Anatolian "borek". Variants of borek (stuffed pastry) are: the Tunisian brik, Turkish borek, the Greek boureki, the Israeli bourekas, the Indian samosa, the Cuban empañada, the Jamaican patty and the French Feuille de Brick. Influenced by the popularity of the Tunisian brik in France especially during the month of Ramadan, the French make pastry leaves (feuilles) and purses out of the dough. Feuille de Brick is certainly trending on the Instagram pages of French pastry chefs! The popular pastry's purse is stuffed with apples, almond cream and caramel ice cream. Tom Colicchio's version left a lot to be desired because the Brick was too sweet, and only a scant amount of apples were at the bottom of the purse, but ice cream was tasty and tongue coating. To wash down my meal, I had some club soda, but it was flat, so exchanged it for one opened from the can instead of the one on tap. What should have been an extraordinary dining experience was a mediocre one. An amateur chef must have been in the kitchen that evening. My money was made wasted. The meal was too expensive for its worth. I recommend that foodies abstain from Temple Court. You will not have as heavenly a dining experience as you would at Craft. I have been going to Craft since it opened over 15 years ago. It is my favorite Tom Colicchio restaurant.

I was a bit hesitant rolling up to the place given yelps average review and a string of back luck trying new spots, but I enjoyed my dinner here tonight. The ambiance at entry and throughout is great. It's got an old New York feel, dimmer and intimate lighting. Vintage and library type accents. Picturesque views inside. Food was full of flavor, menu had some classics as well as some uniquer combos and ingredients. Ingredients felt fresh and well put together. I didn't have any complaints. I started with the tuna tartare. Pretty much what I'd expect but with a nice, uniquer twist with the uni add. Scallops were meaty, well cooked and seasoned. Protein and accompanying veggies were all fresh. Carrots side add on was a table favorite. Apple dessert was nice. I felt the plating was also great. Service was good. Helpful with all requests and didn't over fuss us. I'd say give this place a shot!

this is THE place to find a hot Wall St. bro on the downlow.... love the drinks but more, love the low-hanging fruit.

This was the worst experience i ever had in my life! The beginning we walked in had reservations and it did not show up on there end. I asked where we can sit they put us at a table near the door with all the traffic back and forth.To make matters worse the waitress had a very nasty attitude and it took literally 30 mins to get two drinks.... We proceeded to order ,we asked for some bread and chips which again took 30 mins and ordered our dinner at the same time. i ordered a steak which took 1hoyr and half to get which was below average, and the potato's were not cooked well- I can go on and on i would not go there maybe the bar is decent but other then that thumbs down! Service was lacking and now they say the new law of servers get breaks in-between - thanks for all the breaks ! at the end of the evening i ended up going to stop and shop and picked up cheese nips and a almond chocolate bar- If you go to this restaurant make sure you pack a small amount of food just in case you get your dinner late almost 1 hour 45 mins later and it sucked- They forgot the ketchup , and never came to the table for any service- just the worst ever-Hanger Steak

The place is beautiful and perfect for a date night. The food and the drinks were great. Personally I didn't like Trobt fish, it was too fatty for my liking. Def enjoyed the mushroom a le creque and the truffle agnatoli for apps. Wagu strip for main. Carrots on the side were also flavorful. Staff was very friendly and describe the dishes so well may make you want to order everything lol. Don't forget to take the pic of the ceiling or the floors above.

Food and really good, the best duck I ever had, it was so tender. Service was on point, my water cup was always full, they asked if I needed anything. We had our baby stroller and they found a good table where we can park the stroller and eat comfortably. Its very pretty inside, it would be a good date night place