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   GailT

   Milwaukee

   28 reviews

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   5.0

   28 reviews

   Dined on October 19, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Exceptional on every level! The JBH is a hidden secret amongst the NYC food scene. The reality is that it is available to all by visiting their website. The Burlock Coast group from Ft. Lauderdale and Chef Gavin, were amazing! Each course was creative and perfectly balanced. The wine pairings were superb. The service staff at the JBH was helpful, attentive and extremely professional. I recommend the opportunity to attend an event at the JBH to anyone looking for an exquisite culinary experience!

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   GMAC

   New York Area

   27 reviews

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   5.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on October 19, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Had the pleasure of dining when the visiting chef was Gavin Pera and his staff. Each course from the appetizers to each of the dinner courses built upon each other and were truly phenomenal. The rum based cocktails were outstanding and the dessert was amazing. To top off the outstanding food we had the priviledge of being seated with a wonderful couple from the Washington DC area who was retired from the US Air Force after serving 28 years and continues to serve our country after his retirement. Truly spectacular evening.

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   dancingfoodie

   New York Area

   213 reviews

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   5.0

   213 reviews

   Dined on October 18, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Always reliably good, this time the visiting chef outdid himself and every course was noteworthy -- one of the best meals ever @ Beard, and that's saying a lot.

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   Sandi

   New York Area

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 14, 2017

   overall1food1service2ambience1

   The seating was too tight for the room size, our server passed plates over the head of my fellow dining guest for me to serve myself. Leaving the table to use the restroom during dinner was uncomfortable . The room was so loud that we could not converse during dinner. The food was disappointing. The outdoor reception prior to dinner was lovely, the appetizers were very nice. The wine was presented well with an engaging explanation by a well informed representative of the winery. The dining room staff was cordial. This dinner was to be the highlight of a trip with friends and was very disappointing.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Detroit

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on October 14, 2017

   overall4food5service4ambience5

   The event I attended was one held by Chef Marcello Verzino of Scottsdale, Arizona. From the canapes to the dessert, the cuisine was simply outstanding. It was authentic, savory, delicious and unique. I had dined at Amarone, his restaurant in New York. It was the best hand-made past I had ever had and this current dining experience did not disappoint. The ambience of the James Beard House is perfect for this kind of event. The patio is beautiful, intimate and festive. The outdoor bar is the perfect centerpiece of this well-designed space. The patrons that this event attracted were interesting, cordial, diversified and endlessly enjoyable. I haven't enjoyed a dining experience this much in decades.

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   13 reviews

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   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on October 13, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent. Guest Chef Matthew Dolan plated superb meal. Great company with the other guest at Table 1. We will be there again. Hats off to a great evening

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   dancingfoodie

   New York Area

   213 reviews

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   5.0

   213 reviews

   Dined on September 25, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Though Beard House is known for its fine food, this meal was exceptional for every course. The wine pairings were also very good. The service, its usual excellence. The only down side is that it was much noisier than usual, so we had to shout to conduct a conversation.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

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   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 8, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Birthday gift

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   Kwdiner

   Central Coast

   69 reviews

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   4.0

   69 reviews

   Dined on August 22, 2017

   overall4food4service3ambience3

   It's an unusual experience to dine here although dinners are offered 300 nights a year with changing chefs Service was iffy, much like a large catered affair that has a formula , which it indeed is

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    RebeccaC

    New York Area

    16 reviews

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    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Anyone who is a foodie must experience the James Beard House in NYC. To appreciate even more watch a documentary about James Beard before coming to appreciate the historic location in the world of food.

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    ellenost

    New York Area

    93 reviews

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    2.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2017

    overall2food5service2ambience2

    The food from the guest Chefs is excellent. However the cocktail hour is a mess with the guests dive bombing the servers for the hors D'Oeuvres--it's as if the guests have been starving all day. Many guests don't get any since some guests take all the food. The seating is very cramped and the guests have to pass dirty dishes to each other to get to the servers. They should have fewer guests so it would be a more pleasant event. They need to restock the rest room with toilet paper. Won't return.

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    SeanoNYC

    New York Area

    103 reviews

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    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The James Beard House is always awesome. The Summertime Soiree did not disappoint. Excellent food from a variety of chefs paired with inventive cocktails. Festive vibe. Can't wait to return...

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    Dotsy

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service were exceptional, entire evening was a wonderful experience Cant wait to return!

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    BenC

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    If you're ever in NYC this is a must visit. Not only do you get a world class dining experience but a unique meal every time you go with chefs from around the world! Definitely one my quintessential New York experiences. I'm going to try and do at least one every time I visit.

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    JustDoIt

    Atlanta

    6 reviews

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    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is the James Beard house for goodness sakes. Make the pilgrimage. Just do it.

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    Rizzo51

    New York Area

    8 reviews

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    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Attended a special dinner with the chef and staff from 1921 by Norman Van Aken and it was spectacular -- but so was everything about the experience at the James Beard House. Truly a destination for all lovers of fine food and fine dining!

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

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    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome we had a great night.

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    Hudsonview

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2017

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    As lovely as the food was, my partner felt it was not necessarily what he would call "foodie" fare. He would save that label for a place such as Eleven Madison. I completely enjoyed the social aspect of the evening. Perhaps it was because much of the chef's family was in attendance but their was a particularly warm, convivial spirit that was contagious. By the end of the dinner we were hugging our seatmates. I'm sure this aspect is not for everyone but we loved it.

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    Trufudee

    New York Area

    28 reviews

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    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2017

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    JBF is a excellent nonprofit & always a fun experience.

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    NYCFood

    New York Area

    75 reviews

    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was my second visit to the James Beard house. If you've never been, you pick a dinner based on the theme or chef of that meal. This meal was a Foie Gras meal and it was just as heavenly as you would imagine! We had amazing hors doeuvres in the back garden along with some rose, then had another few courses in the dining room with other white and wine pairings. We sat with a nice couple and all food was outstanding. I highly recommend for a special occasion or just if you've never been!

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    SeriousFoodie60

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2017

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Overly "fancy" restaurant, with overly bland food, which lacked serious culinary excellence but is made to look pretty. Also, because of table size (10), it's hard to talk to the people you have come with. It's okay -- but only okay; not worth the price.

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    Houstoneater

    Houston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was our second time at the Beard House and both times it was memorable for the food, ambiance and service. It doesn't matter who the chef is, the food will be innovative and delicious. We especially loved the meal on May 11th with it's Texas slant. We will be back each time we get to New York.

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    AllisonH

    New York Area

    16 reviews

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    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One word: Magic. If you are a foodie, you will love it. I took a client who is also a foodie and we adored it. It's a wonderful place that brings the best chefs in the world to NYC. And is fantastic for an unusual business dinner. Important to note: you will be seated with strangers -- so you have to be up for that kind of fun and if you're not, this is likely NOT the spot for you.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2017

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    My second time at the James Beard House did not disappoint! The evening and food was perfection! What a wonderful event with some of the Harlem Eat Up! chefs.

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    VincentP

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was delicious the only negative was they should have served more passed appetizers we had one oyster, one lamb skewer and one popcorn shrimp each .

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    AliG

    New York Area

    56 reviews

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    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A must experience for any real foodie! We recently enjoyed the Modern Appalachian Spring dinner at the James Beard House and it was an immense treat!! How have I never done this before?! In addition to the delicious food and wine pairings imagined by the husband-wife team of Richard and Anne Arbaugh of South Hills Market and Café in Charleston, we also met some lovely people and the entire evening felt like a private dinner party and was an utter delight. Having done some homework in the days following, I now have a huge appreciation for the work of the foundation, the recognition it gives to chefs all over country and especially the opportunities they offer to people aspiring for a career in the culinary arts that would otherwise not have an opportunity. RESPECT!! I will be back and I will donate to the James Beard Foundation in support of its mission to celebrate, nurture, and preserve America’s diverse culinary heritage and future! Forks up and I cannot wait for my next visit

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2017

    overall4food4service2ambience5

    the selling of raffle tickets at the table was tacky and imposing

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    foodie

    Detroit

    200 reviews

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    5.0

    200 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always brilliant. You meet the most interesting people at the Beard House. We always include it on a visit to NYC.

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    Bobber

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    This is definitely a dining experience. We picked the date based on the chef/menu and we were not disappointed. One negative - our dining area was quite cold to the point of considerable discomfort.

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    foodie

    Detroit

    200 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    200 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Probably the best fine dining experience in NYC. Menu never the same, but always amazing. It is entertainment and fabulous food rolled in to one beautiful evening.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Simply amazing! The food was delicious!! It was our first time at the James Beard House and my wife and I loved it! We will definitely come back.

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    foodie

    Detroit

    200 reviews

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    5.0

    200 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    7 chefs, 12 different dishes, 2 breweries, 14 different beers, another home run for the Beard House!!! Can't wait for our next visit.

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    KMN13

    San Diego

    60 reviews

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    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The James Beard House was an amazing dining experience. We were new to the James Beard concept and could not have had a better first time. Charlie Palmer and associates prepared outstanding food, Silver Oak provided incredible wines, and the guests we were seated with could not have been more fun. We will look for James Beard events now that we know about the incredible things they do.

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    dancingfoodie

    New York Area

    213 reviews

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    5.0

    213 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    As usual, Beard House was a special experience. This evening the food was unusually good - the guest chef was from Vancouver. My table companions were congenial and the service was, as usual exceptional.

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    Gourmand

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2017

    overall1food3service2ambience2

    It was overpriced event with insufficient amount of appetizers and dinner offerings.

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    dancingfoodie

    New York Area

    213 reviews

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    5.0

    213 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    All meals at James Beard House are memorable, but this was one of the most delicious I've ever had there, with chefs from the Michelin-starred Clocktower Restaurant doing the cooking. In addition, it was the first time the people I met and enjoyed during the cocktail hour were the same ones I shared a table with, and all were delightful company. Service, as always, was outstanding in this historic landmark location. I love that you not only share a meal with new people, but get to enjoy meeting a diverse population so that it's an evening's "entertainment" as well. And you get to ask the chefs about preparation.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    4 reviews

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    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Truly a unique experience. Don't wait, book now.

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    Mary

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Never disappoints. I recommend JB House unreservedly for all who are fascinated by or truly enjoy top-quality food.

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    Luvfood

    San Francisco

    68 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2017

    overall3food2service5ambience5

    While the James Beard house sponsors some of the best food in the city, our last meal for "St. Joseph's Day" was a bit of a disappointment. The fantastic atmosphere, great wine pairings, the opportunity to chat with interesting fellow diners and passed hors d'oeuvres to die for, made the evening worthwhile, the actual main courses were sadly lacking. Each course was fish, and one tasted "fishier" than the next. Overall it was still a great evening.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Table #11 (mirrored ceiling and formerly Jame's BD) was the perfect spot for our family birthday celebration. As our son, the birthday boy (at 30!), said, "The best birthday I ever had." A once in a lifetime for us, but would recommend it to any others wanting the perfect gastronomic, atmospheric, and celebratory feeling. We won't soon forget the freshness of the food and the camaraderie with the staff. Thanks to everyone who made it possible!

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