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The Four Seasons

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99 East 52nd Street (between Park & Lexington Avenues) (at nr. Park Ave.)
New York, NY 10022

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(212) 754-9494
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Menu items were innovative. Service was top notch. The pool room was the most relaxing dining ambience that I've ever experienced in Manhattan. Our server even presented us wit...

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I have been dining at the Four Seasons regularly since 1967. It has been one of my favorite restaurants. Therefore my recent experience was a surprise and disappointment. Our w...

High price for a high level dining experience 7/24/2006

took my parents there to celebrate their anniversary. i've been to all the major restaurants in town and they left me a little flat. 4 seasons had an exceptional decor with decent appetizers and deserts. the entres however were absolutely amazing and the tea was the best i ever had. the service was delightful and there were even a few celebrities sitting at the next table. the only con is its expensive but if you want to go someplace special with somone special, i can see it being worth it. Pros: decor, entr'ees, service Cons: pricey more
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Couples 4/30/2006

This is a perfect place for couples. We had great food, wine, and service. The inside is cozy for winter dining too. I highly recommend this restaurant. more
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SO OVER- RATED 4/23/2006

The service was surly to say the best. Pros: 1950's architecture Cons: bad service, worn out ambiance, unexceptional menu more
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There is No Other 2/25/2006

Having grown up dining at The Four Seasons (My first meal there was when I was 12 years old in 1967) I can say that I have a relationship with the place as a fan and many fond memories there. It is truly the best overall dining experience I have ever taken part in. What I love about the place is its elegance, its food and its lack of pretence. Years ago when some doctor tried to bump ahead of me and said I am Dr. so and so the Maitre D said," Your mother must be very proud," and escorted me and my guest to our table. My wife had her first meal there 2 years ago (She is a steely Hong Kong woman) and could only say in response to her meal: WOW! Do not miss the duck! -David Schneider, Hong Kong Pros: The Best Food, The Best Service, No Attitude more
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New York at it's Best 2/17/2006

We spent a lovely evening of gracious dining in the pool room. The staff anticipated our every need with candor. The food was delicious with an elegant presentation. I had oysters for my appetizer and the Turbot with a delicate creamy lemon sauce with a hint of dill for dinner. The wines are excellent and they make a very good cocktail. It's a great atmosphere for a business deal or a place for a romantic dinner. It is expensive but you get what you pay for. Pros: Service, Food, Ambiance more
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SO GREAT AFTER ALL THESE YEARS 10/27/2005

People like to say the Four Seasons Restaurant is all hype. Then again, those are probably mostly bitter, jealous individuals who couldn't get a reservation or a decent table. The Four Seasons continues to shine after all this time. Julian Nicolini is most certainly one of the finest restauranteurs in Manhattan. He deserves all the praise in the world for his ability to make everybody feel like somebody special. The Four Seasons is a fabulous precursor to a big night out at Bungalow, and even better for an important lunch. Try to count the number of business deals and 'friendly agreements' that have been struck around the pool...It's impossible. The list goes on and on. Cheers to the Four Seasons - a reliable, intimate, but also exciting dining experience. This is one place in Manhattan that is most definitely hard to beat. Pros: Food, Service, Ambience Cons: Getting a Reservation more
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Resting on its laurels? 9/23/2005

I was thrilled to go and service was fine but we were shuffled past the pool room up into a loft area that was rather drab. The food, overall, was ok but nothing that would make me want to return. The beef wellington was uninspired but I remember the sides being quite good. Great martini's at the bar but overall a disappointment. more
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always on my mind 7/12/2005

I am european, for business and pleasure I eat at the best places in the world. The 4 Seasons is always on my mind when I am in New York. The pool room is classy and romantic, superb service, good food, unique ambience. I had one of the best dates in my life. I will keep coming back! Pros: service, food, ambience Cons: none more
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Everything but Bad 6/11/2005

when i first came to this place i was stunned by the beautiful decos. after i tasted the food i knew i was going to come here again. this place is one those places youre gonna want to come back over and over again. Pros: great food, beautiful decorations, pretty good service more
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Everything Excellent 12/29/2004

Other than the cocktail prices, everything was beyond what I expected. The cocktails weren't any different than the ones from Olive Garden, so I don't think they were worth the prices, but they were delicious nonetheless. The food and service were marvelous and the scene is quite uptown & sophisticated. It's a great indulgence if you can't regularly afford such prices (like myself), but worth the splurge at least once in your lifetime to see and experience how the more fortunates live regularly. :) Pros: Excellent Food, Exceptional Service, Beautiful Setting more
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Great Place for a Honeymoon 7/6/2004

My wife and I were on our honeymoon recently and enjoyed our dinner at The Four Seasons. Now, I know this is New York and things are a little pricey however, it was worth the extra cash. My wife had the Salmon of which was tasteful and had onderful presentation. I had a wonderful fillet which was cooked quite well. It was not the best filet I have ever had, however it was very good. You could not beat the service and ambience. Pros: Food, Staff, Ambience more
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Wow What a Truly World Class Restaurant 3/14/2004

I have spent my life traveling the world, sampling the finest foods and wines and The Four Seasons is by far the best restaurant I have ever visited. Pros: fantastic food, rare boutique wines, perfect service more
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not impressed 10/18/2003

Beyond a prompt if perfunctory seating, there isn't much to good to say. It took much time for anyone to ackowledge our presence. Once drinks were ordered we experienced one of the evening's many long service pauses, the whopper of which occurred between appetizer and main course- 20 min; about the same wait for someone- anyone-to clear plates before desert. As for the wine service, no sommelier to give a hand with the eye-poppingly priced list and noone to pour after the first glassful. more
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Past its Prime, I suspect 5/29/2003

Order the grand marnier souffle. Appetizers and entrees were merely adequate, but you can't beat the pool room for atmosphere. The service was exceptional. Waiters were attentive, charming and never once condescending, even though both my dining companion and I made what we felt to be minor gaffes. Wine list comprehensive but seriously overpriced. Come for a drink and dessert and soak up the atmosphere - the food is nothing much, at least not the crab cakes or the asparagus soup. Pros: name, service, atmosphere Cons: overpriced, food mediocre more
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totally over-rated 11/21/2002

After spending well over $1500, all 10 attendees from our retirement dinner party left extremely disappointed with their meals. Our fish was dry and overcooked, the souflee was hard and cakey, and at dessert time, a ridiculous mound of cotton candy was dropped unceremoniously on our table's center, effectively blocking visual contact with guests sitting across. Furthermore, had it not been for an astute wine afficionado in attendence, an inferior bottle of wine would have been uncorked, consistent with a disturbing and increasingly prevalent scam occuring in New York's fine restaurants. Patrons beware. Don't be suckered. However, if you're just paying for ambience, this is the place. more
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Top Notch 8/28/2002

We had the pre-theater dinner at $55 and it was great. Appetiser, entree, dessert & coffee. Excellent menu selection. Everything was prepared and served perfectly. Good portions. Very professional staff. I thought the mid-century decor (around 1960) would be "dated" but it was not. The rooms are spacious and lovely. You do not feel crowded and they don't rush you. You're there for a first rate dinner experience, and that's what you get. Pros: ambience, excellent food, professional staff Cons: pricey more
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really put a big smile on everyone of us 7/11/2002

We just couldnt be happier. The food was wonderful. I especially love the crispy duck I ordered. Our waiter, Patrick, was the nicest waiter I have ever met. He was very friendly and told us if we werent happy with the food, he can take it back and give us something else. Since my cousin who is 7, also came with us, Patrick asked the kitchen to cut the lamb into bit-size so it would be easier for my cousin to eat. After the dinner, I asked for the chocolate velvet for dessert and Patrick suggested the Chocolate Souffle but gave us both so we could try them all. Plus, we got a plate of dessert samples full of great-decorated tiny cakes & chocolate. Patrick also surprised my cousins with two cotton cadies. It was so cute/sweet considering this is a fancy restaurant. The whole dinning experience was just fantastic. more
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This is not a steakhouse!! 6/5/2002

Beautiful setting, with elaborate and attentive service - at times. Very expensive, some arrogance in getting reservations. This place caters to some long-term 'important' customers, the other guests are simply accepted. Too expensive for medium quality food. Pros: setting, setting, setting Cons: too expensive, fluctuant service more
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  • No restaurant is a better symbol of New York than The Four Seasons. Designed by legendary architects Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson, the restaurant is a modern classic that has been redefining American cuisine since 1959.

    Winner of Where Magazine's Best Food in New York award, The Four Seasons recently seduced New York magazine with "adventurous new flavors and marvelous pairings."

    When planning a visit to The Four Seasons, be sure to give your guests the address (52nd St b/w Park and Lexington Aves). Otherwise they may end up at a hotel chain by a similar name, rather than the restaurant that New Yorkers love.

    Menu items include whole roasted pheasant, saffron aoli bouillabaisse and filet of bison with foie gras and truffle sauce.

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  • The Four Seasons is totally unique as a New York institution: For over half a century it's defined the New York power restaurant experience. The world's leading moguls, millionaires and bankers...

  • 9/19/2009 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm, 5pm-9:30pm Sat 5pm-11:30pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Discover, Visa, American Express, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown
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