Beacon Restaurant

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25 W 56th St (at nr. Fifth Ave.)
New York, NY 10019

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(212) 332-0500
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Best

Went here with a friend on New Years Eve and was very pleasantly surprised...the reviews read before going were questionable at best...so we went as sceptics..and low and behold ...

Worst

It was not bad, it was no good, it is just one of those blunt experience. No much interest, just another restaurant. The crowd also was simply blunt.

Oh so close to a ten 3/23/2003

Seating near the wood fired grills is worth asking for, and here asking for what you want may well be rewarded. Speaking of wood fired, the oysters are worthy of a meal all in themselves, so much so you'll each insist on your own order. Whether one of the poultry entrees or simply the incredible rib-eye steak, the preparation in unerringly perfect. If your weakness is for chocolate by all means avoid the dessert menu, because the choices are so varied you'd better have room for some delectable treats by the new pastry chef. Both our primary and secondary waiters were exactly proper, punctual, and indeed perfect in pacing our meal and responding to our wishes. The entire experience is always head and shoulders above most of their competition. more
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over rated 1/24/2003

Arrogant managment, inconsistent food, pretty surroundings, good service make for repeated disappointment. Kept returning because I wanted to like it, the type of food that I like is offered but I just doesn't cut it. more
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Beacon Shines 1/2/2003

It has been my pleasure to visit Beacon several times at different seasons over the past few years. The quality of the food, atmosphere and professionalism of the staff is constant. I highly recommend Beacon to anyone that enjoys excellent atmosphere, food and outstanding cocktails. Compliments to Chef Waldy Malouf! Pros: Atmosphere/decor, Great Service, seasonal cocktails more
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Ready for a New Experience 11/21/2002

What else can you say but Waldy Malouf. His Food and ambience sets you it the right mood. You walk out of there feeling like you just a the meal of your life. Staff very friendly and Chef make's his presence. Go there hungry leave satified. Pros: Comfortable, Excellent Food, Nice Portions more
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Who else has such a wonderful bathroom? 11/12/2002

I have eaten at Beacon twice in the past year, in two different seasons, to try different menus. I found that everything there is fabulous. There were no problems or slowness, and the one night I was in a rush to the theater, my food was served quickly and still with high quality. Their meat dishes are fabulous, extremely tender and cooked to perfection. Your server is always close by, and they can sense if someone is unsatisfied or has a question. And the bathrooms? Tres cool and trendy! Pros: price, cleanliness, food quality Cons: parking, variety in dishes, reservations more
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Dining in the dark 10/16/2002

Food was good, especially our fire grilled pizza. Ambience is fine, although the rooms are somewhat dark for my taste. They don't appear to have anything to hide, especially with an open kitchen, so light a couple of candles! Service was friendly but somewhat slow. Our waiter appeared somewhat overworked and had to be reminded about several items regarding our order. Drinks and steaks were excellent but the mushrooms were so salty as to be inedible. Wine list was broad without being pretentious. management was helpful and pleasant. The portions a very large. Altogether a good experience and I would recomment Beacon to friends. Pros: open kitchen, excellent pizza, friendly staff Cons: dark rooms, watch the salt! more
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One of Manhattan's VERY Best! 9/18/2002

Sorry, ""SaveYourMoney,"" you must've been there on a VERY off day! I've been dining at Beacon since 2 weeks after it opened, and after many dinners, I can truthfully say that everything on the menu is sublime! Even when the chef is not in the house, the food and service are right on target. Since I cook for a living, I'm very fussy about the food I eat in restaurants. Chef Waldy's always measures up. Be sure to try the Smoked Trout...Lamb Chops, Veal Chops, Rabbit, the potato gratin, on and on and on... more
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Spoil yourself in Midtown! 6/28/2002

This restaurant is characterized by 2 stories of tables with a bar located downstairs right by the entrance. The wait staff will attend to your every wish with style and grace. The menu can give you price shock but the food, service and drinks are worth every stinking penny. This is perfect for business dinners or pre-theatre dining but NOT romantic at all. The dining areas are pretty noisy and tables are very close together. more
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Save your money 6/10/2002

Not to be rude, but my entire family and I were very unimpressed with this restaurant. The prices are ridiculous! Completely off the wall for very mediocore food. We went in a party of 10 and I don't think one person enjoyed their dish. My aunt's steak had to be cooked three times until it was satisfactory. Restaurants like this one give dining in Manhattan a bad name. Please look into going somewhere else. Anyone who gave this place a decent review does not know food at all. more
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  • The great open fire cooking by acclaimed Chef Waldy Malouf at Beacon Restaurant in Midtown is both appealing & inviting. The bold flavors of Malouf?s cuisine are in perfect harmony with our high-energy atmosphere. Wielding flame as a tool to enhance true flavors, we use a wood-burning oven, rotisserie & grill to create dishes like our Wood Roasted Oysters with Shallots & Roast Suckling Pig with Bitter Chocolate. Our dishes will WOW your senses. With a seat in "The Pit" you'll have the ultimate view into all of our open kitchen's action! Celebrate or relax with a cocktail at Beacon?s sexy wine bar which boasts an adventurous specialty menu & true classics. Our wine list is updated daily & tastings are offered by the glass, carafe or bottle from all over. Sleek & sophisticated, there are plenty of reasons why Beacon?s dining room has been full since opening in 1999.

Editorial

  • Beacon is an extremely kid-friendly and family-friendly restaurant that provides a perfect dining experience for any occasion. Beacon...

  • 8/22/2012 Provided by KidScore
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Thu 12pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10pm; Fri 12pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:00pm-10:30pm Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, 4pm-8pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown
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