Firebird Restaurant

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365 W 46 St
New York, NY 10036

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(212) 586-0244
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Firebird Restaurant - New York, NY
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I Love This Place. Took my girlfriend to Firebird Restaurant for lunch. The food, wine and service were excellent. The restaurant is made to look like a palace which was pretty co...

Worst

I was really disappointed with the food. Having lived in Russia for 14 years, I have never seen blini as small and cold as they were served at this restaurant. I even asked the wa...

User review by nycvixen 9/5/2005

I was in last week for what I thought would be a good place for an anniversary dinner. Boy, was I ever wrong. Not only did we have to wait to be seated-we had a reservation-but we had to wait at least 15 minutes to have our order taken. When our food finally came out, after reminding our inept server, the plates looked fithly and my chicken was cold and undercooked. If it that weren't bad enough, the chocolate cream in my husbands cake was sour and my ice cream was freezer burnt. The manager didn't even offer to compensate this disaster of a meal. For the price we had tp pay you would think we would have enjoyed ourselves. I would DEFINITELY NOT RECCOMMEND FireBird to anyone!! There are better place in NEw York for less money and higer quality. Take your business elsewhere. Cons: overpriced more
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Horrible Experience 8/11/2005

I am still in shock at our terrible experience with firebird. We went there for mine and my husbands aniversary, and the service was terrible! But worst of all, they said they were apart of NYC restaurant week, but once we got there they said that the $35.00 pre fix was only from 5-7pm But no one mentioned this to us when we made our reservation, and specifically asked for the restaurant week special. Our tab was almost $200.00 dollars. And the food was mediocre at best. I would not reccomend Firebird to anyone. By the way, this is the first bad review that I have written about any restaurant. more
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Horrible Experience 8/11/2005

I am still in shock at our terrible experience with firebird. We went there for mine and my husbands aniversary, and the service was terrible! But worst of all, they said they were apart of NYC restaurant week, but once we got there they said that the $35.00 pre fix was only from 5-7pm But no one mentioned this to us when we made our reservation, and specifically asked for the restaurant week special. Our tab was almost $200.00 dollars. And the food was mediocre at best. I would not reccomend Firebird to anyone. By the way, this is the first bad review that I have written about any restaurant. more
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what a rip-off 6/23/2005

Are you kidding me with the caviar prices. Was told that the caviar came form petrossian and tsar nicolai in ca, i chacked their prices and felt that i was truly ripped off easily a 300% mark-up go straight to the source. firebird truly disappoints Cons: high price more
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what a rip-off 6/23/2005

Are you kidding me with the caviar prices. Was told that the caviar came form petrossian and tsar nicolai in ca, i chacked their prices and felt that i was truly ripped off easily a 300% mark-up go straight to the source. firebird truly disappoints Cons: high price more
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Amazing and elegant 6/19/2005

It is one of the most elegant places I ever been in my life. Reading the other ratings, people should have a little sense of taste when food comes to the table. This is the First time that I had such a wonderful food (fusion of Russian and French) which is the food that the Czars in Russia used to dine when Catherine the Great was ruling Russia. Brigton Beach is more casual and I haven't read NOT EVEN ONE good review of one single restaurant there. Im Russian and I think that Firebird is the not only the ""Grand Dame"" of Restaurant Row, I think it is the ""Czarina"" of Russian Restaurants. Starting for the beautiful hosstes that check you in, the attentive staff including managers and captains and the wonderful service, food and ambiance, Im sure that Firebird will be your next unforgetable dining experience. Keep it up! Pros: Ambiance, wines, Service, food, Decor more
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Amazing and elegant 6/19/2005

It is one of the most elegant places I ever been in my life. Reading the other ratings, people should have a little sense of taste when food comes to the table. This is the First time that I had such a wonderful food (fusion of Russian and French) which is the food that the Czars in Russia used to dine when Catherine the Great was ruling Russia. Brigton Beach is more casual and I haven't read NOT EVEN ONE good review of one single restaurant there. Im Russian and I think that Firebird is the not only the "Grand Dame" of Restaurant Row, I think it is the "Czarina" of Russian Restaurants. Starting for the beautiful hosstes that check you in, the attentive staff including managers and captains and the wonderful service, food and ambiance, Im sure that Firebird will be your next unforgetable dining experience. Keep it up! Pros: Ambiance, wines, Service, food, Decor more
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Sublime & Delicious! ... 6/18/2005

The Grand Dame on Restaurant Row! This experience couldn't have been any better, we were treated like royalties and felt at ease in such sublime ambiance, decorated as the traditional russians would. The traditional service is follow graciously by the staff and such professional demeanor was a big part of the satisfactory experience. We indulged with the impressive selection of the finest caviar, again, served impecably and traditionally. We decided to choose from their vast collection of Vodkas ... WOW!. The plates started flowing in, the Sturgeon was one of the best, (I would order it again), The Chicken Kiev was as well memorable. The desserts were among some of the best we had. I do believe Russian cuisine may be a different experience for a lot of people, but if someone decides to have one, The FireBird is the place to have it! The pianist was great! Pros: Good prices, Good parking, Entertaiment more
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Sublime & Delicious! ... 6/18/2005

The Grand Dame on Restaurant Row! This experience couldn't have been any better, we were treated like royalties and felt at ease in such sublime ambiance, decorated as the traditional russians would. The traditional service is follow graciously by the staff and such professional demeanor was a big part of the satisfactory experience. We indulged with the impressive selection of the finest caviar, again, served impecably and traditionally. We decided to choose from their vast collection of Vodkas ... WOW!. The plates started flowing in, the Sturgeon was one of the best, (I would order it again), The Chicken Kiev was as well memorable. The desserts were among some of the best we had. I do believe Russian cuisine may be a different experience for a lot of people, but if someone decides to have one, The FireBird is the place to have it! The pianist was great! Pros: Good prices, Good parking, Entertaiment more
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Overrated 6/17/2005

Having great Russian food experiences in the US and abroad, I was surprised by how mediocre and expensive the food was. The service was not terrible but a little stiff. Decor leans toward Vegas. This is a place strictly for tourists with money to burn. If you're a local in search of good blini try one of the places in Brighton Beach. That's where Russians eat. Pros: Atmosphere Cons: , Food, Service more
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Overrated 6/17/2005

Having great Russian food experiences in the US and abroad, I was surprised by how mediocre and expensive the food was. The service was not terrible but a little stiff. Decor leans toward Vegas. This is a place strictly for tourists with money to burn. If you're a local in search of good blini try one of the places in Brighton Beach. That's where Russians eat. Pros: Atmosphere Cons: , Food, Service more
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One of the best places in NY! 6/13/2005

I took my parents for their 50th wedding anniversary and I must say that FireBird was the only place with the kind of ambiance I was looking for. The food was superb, we order beluga caviar and was neatly presented and served with blini and traditional garnishes. The vodka selection is one of the most exclusive and elegant in the market (and I am a liquor and wine sales man) rare, exquisite, and fare prices considering that you will not find these vodkas anywhere else... The staff was friendly and forthcoming. We only waited 10 minutes for our table even though we did not have a reservation I would recomend this restaurant to anyone looking for an elegant evening. Pros: Ambiance, Food, Drinks, Service Cons: Reserv. Availability more
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Nasdrovia! 6/13/2005

Wow! Good impresion as soon I walked in the restaurant. It's like a museum. Great for romantic dinner with your spouse. The vodkas, caviar, champagne and food were divine. Service was very attentive and cordial. Be ready to spend a couple of hundreds since they have unique vodkas and food (Chiken Kiev is to die for!) nothing less spected for a place like firebird, Classy and luxurious. what a good option for fine diners in manhattan. Spasiva! Pros: ambiance, vodka food, caviar Cons: wine list, it was ok more
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Nasdrovia! 6/13/2005

Wow! Good impresion as soon I walked in the restaurant. It's like a museum. Great for romantic dinner with your spouse. The vodkas, caviar, champagne and food were divine. Service was very attentive and cordial. Be ready to spend a couple of hundreds since they have unique vodkas and food (Chiken Kiev is to die for!) nothing less spected for a place like firebird, Classy and luxurious. what a good option for fine diners in manhattan. Spasiva! Pros: ambiance, vodka food, caviar Cons: wine list, it was ok more
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One of the best places in NY! 6/13/2005

I took my parents for their 50th wedding anniversary and I must say that FireBird was the only place with the kind of ambiance I was looking for. The food was superb, we order beluga caviar and was neatly presented and served with blini and traditional garnishes. The vodka selection is one of the most exclusive and elegant in the market (and I am a liquor and wine sales man) rare, exquisite, and fare prices considering that you will not find these vodkas anywhere else... The staff was friendly and forthcoming. We only waited 10 minutes for our table even though we did not have a reservation I would recomend this restaurant to anyone looking for an elegant evening. Pros: Ambiance, Food, Drinks, Service Cons: Reserv. Availability more
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Overpriced and Bad 6/7/2005

Mediocre American entrees posing as Russian fare at ridiculous prices. $19 - vodkas, $8 cokes and $35 pork chops, interior is somewhat moth eaten and service inept (had to be reminded several times to deliver my order) and with attitude, when dissatisfaction was expressed the reply given was "that is how its done", indeed, done very poorly. Avoid firebird, apart from the decor there is very little that is Russian about it (being Russian I'd know) and it is pretentious and overpriced wihout a single redeeming quality. more
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Overpriced and Bad 6/7/2005

Mediocre American entrees posing as Russian fare at ridiculous prices. $19 - vodkas, $8 cokes and $35 pork chops, interior is somewhat moth eaten and service inept (had to be reminded several times to deliver my order) and with attitude, when dissatisfaction was expressed the reply given was ""that is how its done"", indeed, done very poorly. Avoid firebird, apart from the decor there is very little that is Russian about it (being Russian I'd know) and it is pretentious and overpriced wihout a single redeeming quality. more
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Substandard service 2/3/2005

Prices does not match with service delivery. Had a reservation, but still waited over 40 minutes. No one came to tell us anything about the status of our table. No offer to check our coats and the many bags we were lugging around. Had to take our jackets from the table (when we were finally seated) myself to the coatcheck. The staff was not friendly, even a bit snobby, and not responsive at all to guests needs. We had to ask for water and refills. Take your money elsewhere, where they are more likely to treat you like guests. more
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Substandard service 2/3/2005

Prices does not match with service delivery. Had a reservation, but still waited over 40 minutes. No one came to tell us anything about the status of our table. No offer to check our coats and the many bags we were lugging around. Had to take our jackets from the table (when we were finally seated) myself to the coatcheck. The staff was not friendly, even a bit snobby, and not responsive at all to guests needs. We had to ask for water and refills. Take your money elsewhere, where they are more likely to treat you like guests. more
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Superb Atmosphere! 12/3/2004

We celebrated our parents' 50th anniversary at FireBird and the food, service and ambiance lived up to the occasion. more
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  • Russian restaurant offers a menu of pre-revolutionary European inspired Russian cusine as well as live entertainment.

  • 7/30/2007 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: M,Su 5pm-9pm, Tu 12pm-3pm, 5pm-9pm, W-Sa 12pm-3pm, 5pm-11pm
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown, Clinton
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