Peacock Alley - Waldorf Astoria New York

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   AndyLagunaBeach

   New York Area

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 28, 2017

   overall5food5service3ambience5

   We had just heard of the WA's closing a few days prior at our home in Laguna Beach, CA, and on a whim, tried for and got our reservation! We flew out just to see Thie Historic and beautiful Waldorf Astoria, and to experience the wonderful ambience we had heard so much about. Seeing the Staff in formal wear for their own celebration was very touching, and a genuine feeling of Family amongst them was evident. THANK YOU to all who breathed life into this great place...and for not laughing at me as I swiped the last of the hand towels with the Waldorf stamp, lol! - The Peacock Alley was so full of life, with regulars saying goodbye, and we were welcomed with open arms - food was amazing, hot, and deeeeeelicious!!! Good Luck to all - hope to see you in a few years when the new project is complete.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 27, 2017

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Celebrating the Waldorf!
   

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   TheParisHouse

   New York Area

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on February 27, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It is a very special place where we go for a late lunch & chocolate martinis on a regular basis. We are very sad the Waldorf is closing for renovations & hope they reopen very soon. It's the best
   

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   Waldorf1

   Washington DC

   88 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   88 reviews

   Dined on February 27, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A moment in history, last night of operation for Peacock Alley. Service, drinks, food were great to the last moment.
   

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   LyndaB

   London

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on February 27, 2017

   overall3food3service2ambience3

   The waitress checking us in was rude. Despite booking in advance the table wasn't set up for 7 and they had to move furniture from other diners tables. We ordered the famous waldorf salad and the walnuts were missing. Overall disappointing and expensive.. definitely got the vibe they were on wind down due to the impending closure. The waiter that served was the saving grace and was very friendly and helpful.
   

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   CarolT

   New York Area

   5 reviews

   2.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 27, 2017

   overall2food4service2ambience4

   Breakfast of fried eggs and bacon, toast extra, coffee extra - $90. With incredibly slow service. Good thing they are closing.
   

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   rosiec

   New York Area

   62 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   62 reviews

   Dined on February 26, 2017

   overall1food3service1ambience3

   We went there to say goodbye to the Waldorf. Despite having made resos, we had to wait 20 minutes for the rude maitre d' to attend to us. When he took our name, he stepped away for another 5 minutes and then led us to a table that hadn't been cleaned. The food was OK, but the service left A LOT to be desired. I guess they didn't care since they were closing.
   

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   MIch

   Anchorage

   120 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   120 reviews

   Dined on February 26, 2017

   overall4food4service4ambience5

   Lots of food and options. Very helpful staff. Sad to see the Waldorf close. Hopefully brunch will be back in a few years
   

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   FrequentDiner

   New York Area

   34 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   34 reviews

   Dined on February 26, 2017

   overall4food5service4ambience5

   I truly hope the Sunday Brunch will return after the renovation!!!! It was the best brunch buffet I have ever experienced. My only complaint is the Beef Wellington could have been more moist. I've experienced some amazing brunches in around the world but the Peacock Alley Sunday brunch is the best. The female harpist was extraordinary too. My husband and I are accustomed to great musicians entertaining diners in Manhattan restaurants but she was truly fantastic. The staff was top caliber and so was the food. The Sunday Brunch is definitely one of the top Manhattan experiences. Please bring it back!
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2017

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    Last Brunch ever! It wasn't worth the enormes RATE! Last year mich better!
    

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    Neighbour

    New York Area

    14 reviews

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    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2017

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Delicious salad, perfect reasonable portions, very nice wine, lovely strong coffee. Only downside, service a little slow.
    

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    GlobalTravelKid

    New York Area

    107 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Pedro made our time feel original, not like a people-processing brunch. Please recognize him because you really do process lots of people on Sundays. The outer room seems more romantic than the inner back room but that is all we always get. Keep the caviar coming!
    

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    Awesome

    Denver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    WONDERFUL. We are so sad the Waldorf is being gutted. What a wonderful staff. This Sunday is the last, so go there.
    

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    Customers2

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2017

    overall4food5service1ambience4

    We realize the Peacock Alley will soon be closing...BUT...no excuse for such UNACCEPTABLE service. The Waldorf Salad was fabulous, as was the Waldorf Cupcake. After being served, we never saw our waiter, Nasir, again. In spite of $7 for iced tea, the glass went diluted and empty of tea. In spite of $8 for hot tea, four sips were enjoyed, then tepid water remained with no refill throughout the rest of the lunch. In spite of being asked and then notifying of a "Special Occasion" in our reservation notes, no acknowledgement of this was received.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    21 reviews

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    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best brunch I've waver had!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Eating the world famous Sunday Brunch goes beyond the great food and unimaginably various choices available and the musical atmosphere. It is a taste of history, high class life, and the spirit and creatively high quality of hotel service. It teaches us how far the culinary art can go and there is no limit for the scope of service and hospitality. Our son and daughter ate the Sunday Brunch and liked it so much that they arranged an opportunity for our Valentine's Day and the anniversary. A special "thank you" goes to the restaurant staff and we have enjoyed every bit of the experience.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2017

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Very high priced but worth it for a special occasion
    

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    Lynnew

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A wonderful Sunday Brunch ... unbelievable assortment of foods including eggs Benedict which was created at the Waldorf. We are so sad this wonderful place is closing We hope once converted to condos some of the historic parts of the building will saved
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2017

    overall2food2service2ambience2

    Not worth the hype. This was an expensive brunch and definitely not worth the money. As a hotel guest, I was told I could use my AAA discount at brunch, but my server said it didn't apply. There are so many other amazing brunch restaurants in NYC, I would not go back.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2017

    overall3food2service1ambience3

    I could get much more for less value! Compared to other hotels, brunch at the waldorf was a total dissapointment: the host was horrible, food was average and prices are astronomic!! Is sad that this icon is closing soon, but I think no one is going to miss the food.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What a wonderful experience. So sad to see this gem to go. We will miss it dearly.
    

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    TripBabe

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My family and I have been going to the Peacock Alley brunch for many years. As you may know, the Waldorf Astoria is closing on March 1st. The brunch is elegant, the food is delicious and the piano player and singer is outstanding. Where else can you got lobster tails oysters, and crab on a cold shellfish bar? Individual baked Alaska served on a spoon flambéed while you wait with a blowtorch!
    

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    Pickydiner

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love this venue and will miss them while under renovation.
    

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    DeborahL

    New York Area

    50 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2017

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Very pretty, I wanted to see this hotel before it was gone. It has beautiful architecture and hope it does not change once it becomes a residence. Lunch was very expensive and on the small side. We shared a lobster salad on three small rolls, the salad was barely visible on the rolls and Two glasss wine, over 80.00. Extremely expensive, even for NYC.
    

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    SnoozyQzee

    New York Area

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Amazing spread of delicious foods. Loved the variety of shellfish, beef wellington and chocolate fountain. Excellent service. A real treat.
    

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    CalvinL

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2017

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    Too noisy. Food was not great and meats were overcooked. The shucker was not a real schucker and there was shell in the oyster. The desserts were presented elegantly but not Memorable. Quantity does not mean Quality.
    

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    charlie

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    1.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2017

    overall1food2service1ambience4

    Wife & I went there to celebrate her bday for brunch last Sun, 1/29. We were seated after few minutes for our reservation and waiter quickly brought us our bloody mary & mimosa. We waited for someone to ask us if we wanted water or coffee -- never happened. I was also missing a coffee cup at my setting. So, we we went to buffet and returned with food, we eventually were able to flag down a waiter & beg for water. When we returned after going to buffet again there was a mosquito in my barely touched mimosa. We were out of water, never offered coffee, and I had a bug in my drink. We waited & waited, then decided we should get dessert and get the heck out of there. But the maitre d then showed up and asked my wife if she wanted a bloody mary refill. She said no, but my husband would like one without a bug. He apologized, he scooped up the bug with a napkin, took the glass, and said he'd be right back with my mimosa. Guess what? He never returned. When we got up to get dessert we saw him texting away on his phone out by the bar/buffet. Our waiter, if you'd call him that and insult all other waiters, never asked us anything -- how was food, can I get you anything, etc. We had to flag him down for coffee, then again for the check. They clearly don't care there when both the wait staff and maitre d provide a level of service beneath nearly every diner and iHop I've ever been in. Is it related to them closing down next month? Possible. But I will never go back there when it reopens. Brunch at that price should always deliver an enjoyable and memorable experience. Well they delivered only the latter. BTW, the food was nothing special. Wide assortment, but nothing spectacular, mostly overheated by noontime when we were there. Only positives from our 2 hour experience was the beautiful harpist played wonderful repertoire, and the chef making the delicious omelettes. All else a terrible experience at the Waldorf Astoria.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2017

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Amazing place but pricey even though it included lobsters. The staff is great and food was great.
    

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    Pickydiner

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I've been here several times for business lunches and special occasions. The fare is consistently delicious and service is always friendly and professional. I'll miss this gem, while they undergo a two year renovation.
    

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    Marci

    Portland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2017

    overall3food5service1ambience5

    We were guests of the hotel so we had breakfast here one morning. The food was great but it was probably the worst service experience I've ever had. Not sure why our server was so rude, I wasn't expecting outstanding service for breakfast but there is no need to be rude to your guests. Definitely would not recommend based on the service.
    

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    Mononanyc

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing Brunch, Music and ambient. Best in the city... Peacok Alley definitely is gonna be missed in the Big Apple!
    

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    YOYOAS

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2017

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    The best brunch buffet in the world. Taste caviar, lobster, different salmons, eggs, breads, pork, beef, cheese, chocolate fountain, alaskas and a great other delicious stuff. Expensive but you get the value you pay for a special ocasion
    

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    GaryM

    Kansas City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    truly a once in a lifetime experience. everything is wonderfully prepared and presented
    

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    Waiting

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2017

    overall2food3service2ambience4

    We were looking forward to the sunday brunch, but were unfortunately very disappointed with average food and substandard service. We expected much more from the Waldorf and especially for the price. Would definitely NOT recommend.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2017

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    The sitting is good, waiters are attentive just the right amount. I got a burger, but they do not put in the onion/lettuce layer, so I have to do it myself, making my finger greasy. Of course the burger comes in on a plate, there is no wrap, so my fingers get greasy any way. I understand that is the way to eat a burger in most places, but it is not neat or elegant.
    

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    EllenKristine

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2017

    overall5food5service3ambience5

    Iconic... a must do when in NYC, even if for just a drink.
    

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    MarianneB

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2017

    overall4food5service3ambience3

    There are two rooms one in the restaurant and one is a banquet room although nice seats large parties as well as couple tables. Better ambience in the restaurant with smaller groups
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2017

    overall4food3service3ambience5

    Make sure you load up on the shellfish to get your money's worth! Next time I'll ask for drawn butter.... if they have it.
    

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    Saad

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2017

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    It was awesome! Best Food I've ever had hands down!
    

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    RickN

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2017

    overall5food5service3ambience5

    So good! Oysters and caviar are worth it alone! Fantastic Bloody Mary ! Enjoy before they shut down on February 28th...
    

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