Empellon Midtown

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   Anonymous

   New York Area

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 9, 2020

   overall3food1service5ambience5

   Overpriced and tasteless. Waiters were great.
   

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   voyageuse54

   New York Area

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on March 5, 2020

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   Great food and service even gor a big group. Nice drinks and wines. Keep coming here !
   

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   nadia

   New York Area

   22 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2020

   overall4food5service5ambience5

   Wonderful food. Great service. So aware of our dietary restrictions.
   

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   westie18

   New York Area

   102 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   102 reviews

   Dined on February 22, 2020

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Location somewhat difficult to find - It is not on Madison but around the corner. Nevertheless, we enjoyed our meal and the service. Strongly suggest that items be shared since flavors are BIG and it might be hard for just one person to make use of the generous (not inexpensive) portions. Will happily return if opportunity presents itself.
   

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   Jays

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 19, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fantastic the chef was hitting on all cylinders . I had pastrami tacos they were sick goos
   

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   DebbyP

   New York Area

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on February 18, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   My husband and I would like to especially thank the hostess for giving us a table in the back where the noise level was manageable to have a conversation. The food was more like a nouveau riff on Mexican food but every dish was delicious in an individual way.
   

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   Creetownman

   Philadelphia

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2020

   overall4food5service4ambience4

   Nice experience with an interesting menu. I was dining with people that had dietary restrictions, but it was no problem for them to modify the entrees to fit. Friendly staff in an interesting environment. The cocktails were a bit pricey but again, very interesting.
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2020

   overall1food2service4ambience3

   Small portions, the salsas were good. Aged prime rib made me sick after. Wayyy too expensive. Wouldn't go back. Not worth it at all
   

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   JasonS

   New York Area

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 14, 2020

   overall4food4service5ambience3

   Super noisy and loud - can they put some noise dampening cloths around??
   

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    Johnnyyyyyyy

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing! Glad to come back after a year! Can’t wait to be back !
    

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    ZohaibQ

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible desserts, creative genius by the chef and generous manager.
    

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    Emmy

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love Empellon!
    

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    BinLA

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Tortilla chips with 7 salsas delicious!! (All but 2 most spicy which I couldn’t eat...). Brussels sprouts and yams - would order again! Cucumber margaritas were awesome - glass rim coated with spicy salt - really good!! Masa-stuffed clams were quite good - although not a lot of clam flavor. And the halibut was good, although a little over-cooked.
    

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    CDS1975

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    We forgot it was restaurant week, but ordered of the restaurant week menu, and had a great meal. The presentation was excellent. The portions were a little on the small side, but were very tasty.
    

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    JenniferA

    Coastal Georgia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Friendly, well dressed and professional staff; busy but not uncomfortable (it was a Thursday, so weekends might be more crowded); delicious food and unique cocktails; lighting and music/conversation levels were perfect. Highly recommend.
    

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    ScottV

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2020

    overall3food4service4ambience4

    The food was very tasty but too over priced. The service was good. But it was not worth the price.
    

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    I arrived here with no real expectations and was so pleasantly surprised. Despite the noisy bar scene ( good bar for single ladies😉) I enjoyed the quieter seating near the kitchen where I got to see the chefs working in harmony. It was my belated birthday celebration and started off with the salty, spicy red salt rimmed cucumber margarita. The presentation alone piqued my curiousity for the meal to come. We had A LOT of food .. cabbage with toasted nuts.. not my favorite as dressing was too thick.. shishito peppers.. perfectly salted and roasted... pastrami taco with mustard... highly recommended extremely tasty... and short rib, just lovely in texture and taste made with jalapeño and raisins. For my birthday, they brought a guava cheese cake with red raspberry flower shaped cookies .. definitely a work of art.. and we had the chocolate mousse with a dollop of ice cream on the side.. my real favorite with tried and true familiar flavors. I would highly recommend empellon and am definitely returning soon. BTW, try it because it’s restaurant week in nyc and they are a participating restaurant!! Enjoy!!
    

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2020

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    Despite having a 1230 pm reservation, we didn’t get a table until 1 pm. Very inconvenient during a working day
    

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    CDF77

    New York Area

    65 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2020

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Couple of great dishes for sure, ok service and horrible coffee far away from what expected
    

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    Frednyc

    New York Area

    95 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Hi he absolutely best tuna tartare (not the usual) and pastrami tacos that challenge Katz’s. Topped only by the avocado dessert.
    

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    154 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    154 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love this place! Such a good value in midtown. Not your usual business lunch food
    

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2020

    overall2food4service1ambience4

    Overpriced; service was below average
    

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    sidifood28

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    I was annoyed we were sat 30 minutes late despite having a reservation, but appreciated the complementary drinks provided by management to make up for having to wait so long for a table. Myself and another friend had the restaurant week menu which was great. Our other friend loved her steak. Service was excellent, staff was friendly and attentive. Good drink selection. Would definitely return.
    

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    AndrewS

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The food & service was excellent. We were seated immediately and the waitress made some very good recommendations from the menu.
    

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    gmiguelps

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    The food and service are very good. I really enjoyed it, the only issue I have is that it is very expensive. In other words the value per dollar is a bit askew. But if you do not have a care for cost you will certainly enjoy it.
    

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    RCJC

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2020

    overall2food3service3ambience1

    The food is ok but the drinks are wildly overpriced. $19 for a classic margarita that, if I weren’t in midtown, would be $12 anywhere else. We were there for a special occasion, arrived right on time for our reservation and still had to wait 15 minutes for a table.... next to the bar. I guess because we weren’t wearing the finance bro uniform, like everyone else in this place, we were deemed unworthy of a seat in the actual restaurant. This whole place is a great reminder that the best dining experiences really are below 14th street.
    

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    bittermangoes

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Restaurant week was a great deal, but would go back regardless. Great portions and the guacamole + chips we ordered was refilled three times. Surprised by the generous portions and overall amazing staff. Ambiance was great - felt lux and clean. The food was delicious. I would highly recommend the fish tempura tacos - they were hearty, filling and tangy. The drinks were great too!
    

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    JaniceC

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our table of four dined during restaurant week. The waiter was really helpful and attentive. THe tortilla soup and clam appetizer were enjoyable and tasty. We tried different tacos the fish tempura being our favorite. The chocolate dessert was excellent. Limited gluten free options.
    

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    154 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    154 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Great, innovative midtown lunch that’s a refreshing change from the usual expense account fare. Don’t miss the Chips and guacamole, tacos, and “avocado” dessert! 🥑 😋😋😋
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience1

    Food and service was excellent - waitress extremely accommodating. But the bar area was freezing! We were sitting at the innermost banquet of the bar area and there was a draft the whole time!
    

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    CindyC

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    However I did have my first food allergic reaction. Hives! Smoked black cod? And I loved the cod sooo much. No regrets
    

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    pammie

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Will surely return. Great place!
    

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food great. Dessert was off the charts amazing.
    

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2020

    overall2food3service3ambience2

    The atmosphere is dated, the space and decor a little middle-America and lacking in sophistication.
    

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    Blurp

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2020

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Good food for its location which is generally a food desert. Nothing outstanding to write home about.
    

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    DonnaN

    Naples

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was excellent. Great vibe. Loved the margaritas
    

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    miker

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Our server Kristin was wonderful and made the evening a fantastic experience. We enjoyed the salsas, the tacos and the dessert was fabulous
    

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    BLeeNYC

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2020

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    Good was good, service was fine. Crowded and loud. Expensive for what you get - both the food and the atmosphere. I will not return.
    

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2020

    overall2food3service2ambience1

    Very over priced with poor ambiance. The siete salsa guacamole was decent but aside from that would pass on the entire experience.
    

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was very good as usual. I thought it was a little bait and switch to have ribeye on the menu then when I ordered it I was told it was switched to skirt steak. I was charged the same as the ribeye was on the menu, I think the price should have been adjusted for the lower cut of meat. That being said the dish was still very good. I would also like if I could use the opentable pay function here.
    

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