Dowling’s at The Carlyle

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   Jemster

   New York Area

   1 review

   1 review

   Dined on March 8, 2020

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Exceptional dining experience in an oasis of gentility and elegance. Don't miss this experience.

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   LBLBEFamily

   New York Area

   46 reviews

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   46 reviews

   Dined on March 1, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This became our new favorite restaurant! Food was amazing and Charles the table captain was perfect!! I have dietary issues and everything was prepared with attention to my needs in mind. Mostly, we appreciated the ambiance, the romantic atmosphere and such a lovely evening! Thank you!!

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   annei

   New York Area

   76 reviews

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   76 reviews

   Dined on February 26, 2020

   overall3food4service3ambience5

   The Carlyle is VERY expensive and the service isn't commensurate with the prices. The staff is very attentive but not particularly well trained. I took my sister-in-law to the Carlyle for a birthday lunch and three times, while she was still eating, the waiter tried to clear our plates. The rest of the staff seemed stiff and overly formal versus other restaurants I've been to in this price range. Equally offensive was I ordered a salad that was on the price-fixed menu ala carte and asked that grilled salmon be added atop the salad. They charged me for both the salad and a full salmon entree. I order a salad/salmon combo often and have never had a restaurant charge like that . Though, I could have challenged the charge, I didn't want to make things awkward, given that I was trying to make this lunch a nice experience for my sister-in-law. The Carlyle Hotel holds special significance for me, since my husband and I were married there 36 years ago, but I won't be returning to The Carlyle Restaurant.

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   jbp3

   New York Area

   26 reviews

   26 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2020

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Superb service and lovely surroundings. Grand spot for a quiet celebration.

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   Paris4

   New York Area

   57 reviews

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   57 reviews

   Dined on February 14, 2020

   overall2food2service1ambience5

   Very disappointing meal all around....unfortunately, as we frequent Bemelman’s & were going for a nice culinary experience.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   3 reviews

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   3 reviews

   Dined on February 9, 2020

   overall1food3service1ambience1

   I called ahead to confirm that they were doing restaurant week and when we asked for the menu, they said that they already stopped on Friday. So we ended up having to pay DOUBLE for dinner!!

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   MarlaP

   New York Area

   3 reviews

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 6, 2020

   overall3food5service1ambience3

   I ate at the Carlyle for dinner during restaurant week. Restaurant week is the way to eat at the Carlyle. The food and beverage is very expensive. My food was excellent. I had the beet salad, gnocchi and the creme brûlée. My service on the other hand was not good. My waiter ignored me the entire time I was there. He treated me completely different than all his other tables. He didn’t introduce himself. I was only given the restaurant week menu. I was not told the specials. I had to ask for the wine and cocktail menus. I was dining alone but that is no excuse to treat me different than the other guests. He did offer me coffee or tea at the end of the meal. I had to flag a different server down so that I could get my bill. Because I couldn’t get my waiters attention. I will never return. The food was excellent but I don’t have to pay $35 for an entree to be ignored.

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   Maryann

   New York Area

   1 review

   1 review

   Dined on February 6, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Wonderful service and food. Beautiful experience. I highly recommend

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   Bert

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 5, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Very attentive staff. Food was great. Ambiance was outstanding.

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    Kathryn

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

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    5 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent meal, service, decor and ambience. My daughter and I stopped in for breakfast and as always, loved it.

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    Paul

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2020

    overall4food3service4ambience5

    Been on the bucket list for a long time. Beautiful room. Friendly service. Food was good. We did the Restaurant Week menu, so other offerings might be more impressive. Glad we went.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    The staff made the experience fun when it could have been pretentious and stuffy. We were there during NYC restaurant week which means great bargains for luxurious dining.

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    VeraH

    New York Area

    2 reviews

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    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2020

    overall3food2service3ambience5

    We went to The restaurant week dinner and the food was mediocre even for a cheap restaurant week menu. I was totally surprised as we were expecting something much more special from the restaurant of this caliber. Even for $47 it felt like a waste of money...

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    RochelleH

    New York Area

    8 reviews

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    8 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was truly delightful, charming and gracious

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great table, food and service

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    JamesH

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

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    23 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic place to stay! Upscale, very clean and a service staff second to none. This will definitely be a regular hotel stay.

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    MariaR

    New York Area

    63 reviews

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    63 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Get together with our childhood friend who relocated to Cali fornia. She loved everything the Carlyle had to offer. We will be back... thank you for all your services.

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    LindaJ

    New York Area

    1 review

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2020

    overall5food5service3ambience5

    Had lunch during restaurant week. The ambience was fabulous and so was the food. The service could’ve been more attentive...had to ask for water twice and there was no checking in to see if everything was ok and would we like anything else. I highly recommend lunch . It was a treat all in all.

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    cdcd

    New York Area

    81 reviews

    81 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2020

    overall4food2service5ambience5

    The restaurant is lovely. I brought a friend for her birthday about five years ago and we loved it. This time the atmosphere and service were outstanding. The food was boring. I ordered the scallops. It was a soup full of potatoes with a few scallops. I did not like it. The lobster bisque and creme brûlée were delicious. The main courses were unimaginative. I asked for de caffeinated tea to keep my friends company while they had their coffee. I got a big pot of tea ( that cost $10) and drank one cup of tea. They did better last time.

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    Shaerae

    New York Area

    4 reviews

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    4 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2020

    overall1food1service1ambience3

    Waited an hour for food from servers who could’ve cared less.

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    JosephR

    New York Area

    1 review

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely stunning decor, immaculately preserves and restored from the Art Deco era, along with a very welcoming and warm staff who Made us feel at home from the moment we entered the building!

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    ChrisG

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful experience.

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    ArmyNurse

    El Paso

    122 reviews

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    122 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and service in wonderful surroundings.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food as ever wonderful staff as always

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2020

    overall5food4service4ambience4

    Great place, great food and elegant view

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    Clausewitz

    New York Area

    13 reviews

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    13 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2020

    overall3food4service2ambience5

    Don't need a Captain. Server is enough. Service spotty. Server and Captain didn't interface well.

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    TreyB

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our Waiter/Captain, Charles, was amazing!!! We will definitely be back.

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    Madeline

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My favorite restaurant in NYC. Love the Carlyle with my whole heart! Impeccable service, the most delicious food, in such a historic hotel! If you have the means, go here! Perfect for date night, girl's night out, or lunch with mom. I'm a walking advertisement for this place!

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    jenniferh

    New England

    3 reviews

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Very glamorous. Stepping back in time in the best way...steeped in NYC history.

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    wineguy1982

    New York Area

    47 reviews

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    47 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Lobster bisque was good should have been a little thicker rack of lamb was great desserts were the weak point chocolate cake was average creme brûlée was horrible, it tasted like soap it was the lavender flavor of flowers but it was more like soap service was great I would return

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    Maley

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Greatest place in NYC

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    spxyxx

    New York Area

    224 reviews

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    224 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful dinner to begin the new year. Charles took great care of us and introduced us to what is now my favorite dessert of all time. Nice and quiet after New Year's Eve the night before, most welcome.

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    Hunert

    New York Area

    48 reviews

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    48 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2019

    overall3food3service2ambience5

    Beautiful venue but poor service. Waiter kept reaching in front of my wife to serve me. My water glass was filled only once and I had to ask for a second glass. When I asked for the check it was a comedy routine by the wait staff deciding who was going to give it to me. It was like a game of hot potato. The lobster bisque was excellent but the halibut was over cooked. the brownie desert was dry and not very tasty. To bad this once excellent restaurant has fallen so far.

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    JoeGigs

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Rare and in a grand tradition of high end New York fine dining

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    RonaldT

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Sonnets could be written about the bread and butter Cabernet that should be drunk by the drop instead of the sip Fish filet from pampered salmon

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    CamilleA

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved this restaurant. Great service and excellent food.

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    MaryH

    London

    1 review

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Sunday Brunch was excellent. Wonderful service, excellent atmosphere and delicious food. I highly recommend this delightful opportunity. Thank you.

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    TommyG

    New York Area

    68 reviews

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    68 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful setting, great service and wonderful food. A very special place to go for a Christmas brunch with your very special spouse!

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

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    25 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Brunch last Sunday with my daughter was lovely. The hotel is decorated for the holidays, and it is absolutely gorgeous. The food, especially the French toast with berries, was delicious. Service, as always, was impeccable. This is my favorite spot in NYC for breakfast. Lunch in the library is always delightful, as well... and Bemelman's Bar cannot be beat for classic "Old New York" style with live piano and great people-watching. It's very popular and gets crowded, so arrive early to secure a table.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

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    2 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best Captain in the restaurant business there for every need and want!! Fantastic experience.

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