It was fine, and it's in a nice area, but the overall experience was not the quality we expected. Given other reviews, the bar had been set too high. Perhaps it was just an off night, but I'm not likely to test that theory by trying it again.

As ever, the perfect place. I love the food, the warm, relaxed ambiance and every one of the people who work there who have been making my visits special for decades. I was so pleased to have the Spicy fish soup because it is quite possibly the best soup in the world! Excellent any time, but a real treat on a frigid November evening. Thanks all!

Blue Ribbon was amazing as always. The food and service were unbelievable. I know I need to try other things but the fried chicken by far the best I’ve ever had. We celebrated 2 birthdays, and they brought out ice cream with a candle. Can’t wait to come back!

We loved everything we had; seafood tower, catfish, drinks and dessert.. Will definitely return and would recommend to anyone. Felt very comfortable and not overdone. Real people eating great food in a friendly personal environment.

The food is excellent. The beef bone marrow with oxtail marmalade is a must-try item as is the fried chicken. The catfish is delicious; hot and cooked to perfection. We are from out of country and this is our second visit as we made of point of returning. The bone marrow and chicken were repeats for us based on our first trip, but after enjoying the catfish, we will definitely sample other menu items next visit.

Marginal food and slow service

Terrific staff and delicious food. These folks offer excellent hospitality - a true gem!

love this place for 30 years.

I had an excellent meal. Wasn’t cheap but I was in the mood to splurge. Service was very attentive, and I had a nice conversation with one of the managers at length on the sidewalk afterwards. Lovely ambience, pretty noisy / lively inside. Soup and steak were perfection.

Amazing service! Such nice servers, always checking in to see if we needed anything else

Love Blue Ribbon. Keeping NY NY with high quality late night dining.

We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner -- loved the focused menu, and the food was simply prepared and delicious! Service was attentive and ambience was warm and convivial.

Great late dinner after Metopera!!! Victor is the Best, Thank you guys very much!!!

Great food, ambiance and service
For 27 years . Seafood , steaks all delicious. The wine list has many well priced gems for the discerning
Vinophile .

Food and drinks are amazing. Staff is super helpful and informative.

Lovely. Warm and welcoming. Great service, informed, excellent hostess. Friendly bar tender. Very warm and informed wait person. Food was solid and yummy. Great neighborhood. Mixed age polite yet lively crowd. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

The best fried chicken in New York!

Exceptional experience

Loved the food and the vibe. A+

Great food and service. We ran late, the host was able to accommodate us. Victor, our waiter, was engaging and warm. Food was outstanding. They even threw in a banana split for our anniversary and the kids. We have always enjoyed Blue Ribbon and this was another fantastic experience.

I’ll definitely be back! My Server August was great!

Victor was absolutely amazing. So happy to see he’s still working at Blue Ribbon. It’s been a favorite of mine since 2007.

The service was outstanding and never rushed or chaotic, food allergies kindly accommodated, food and wine quality top-notch, and I had a lovely evening with a dear old friend I hadn’t seen in a long time. Thank you so much.

Used to be a great place. Last night was my 1st time back since the start of the pandemic. Has definitely lost a few steps. Don't think I'll be returning.

Amazing dinner with friends.

There were a number of menu items, but I couldn't have it all, so I ordered the cod special - and it was delicious. I am working in New York this week, and dining out alone - I had no issues doing so at Blue Ribbon.

In order to try more from the excellent menu, I am returning this evening - which should say it all.

Just “average”. Food was average, server was very good but when adding in the price it was average

Great vibe and excellent service. Food was amazing!

They haven’t lost a step in the pandemic …. Going just as strong as an all-time NYC favorite!!

Great food and a wonderful place for a birthday dinner! Amazing fondue, fries, and main dishes!

Fantastic. Great food, service and vibe!

Blue Ribbon is a consistently reliable restaurant for a great meal and great service. It's definitely a go-to New York-style place that is dependable and fun. Go and you'll see for yourself.

My home away from home😀

Wife’s birthday. Wanted a cozy bistro or brasserie with basic French cuisine done well and nicely made martinis. Found it here. Service was perfect, attentive, and really helpful with recommendations. Lively but you could have a private conversation. Food was excellent (escargot, steak tartare, endive salad, skate, and catfish). Recommend all of those items, but as the servers walked past with other things (bone marrow, steaks, etc…) everything else look great too.

Price point was as expected and the entire experience was worth writing a review, and definitely worth returning!

bill was padded with extra sodas and an iced tea we did not order or consume. Bill was presented by server on IPad without itemization and tip offerings under my nose. I had to request itemization, but it was too dark inside to read it. No one answered the phone on Saturday it was a continuous loop when I was able to read the receipt at home and wanted to question it.

In all food choices were fine, and bar was great. Mask were not worn inside except by staff, and we were vaccination checked for which I am grateful.

I would like to like this restaurant, but they need to check on their servers for accuracy in billing.

One of the best places in the city for late night dining. Oysters, Fried chicken all excellent. Be warned this place is small, has brick walls and is LOUD! but fun!

Amazing Restaurant…!
Highly recommend it, it’s a neighborhood gym for every day dining with great food and very happy service

Extent good the service was great we made a mistake and went to the other restaurant next block but both restaurants assist us and led us to the right one we will definitely come again

Great food and wine list.
Friendly service.
The place is a bit loud so for first dates it will be a bit noisy.....

Exceptional. As always.
Blue Ribbon never disappoints

Always the best!