Molyvos

I was planning on going to Union Pacific for Valentine's Day, until I called to confirm my reservations and they informed me that they would charge my credit card if I cancelled after Thursday (is that legal?). Then they told me that they were only offering a limited selection prix-fix menu. The reason we wanted to go there in the first place is because we read about a wonderful sounding entree in a review, and sure enough this entree, or anything even remotely similar, was not offered on their "special Valentine's Day menu." In addition, the prix fix meal was in excess of $70, not incuding tax, tip or drink. I am not cheap, and will gladly pay whatever it costs for a great meal, but this place has not proven itself or have a reputation warranting such steep prices.

Now to the point of this post:
I cancelled my reservation at Union Pacific, and made a last minute reservation at Molyvos. This place has a great P.R. machine, I read about it in every conceivable magazine. But I would like to know from any fellow Chowhounds who have been there what they think, and any recommended dishes. Thanks.

I have only been to Molyvos once and wasn't bowled over. It was hit and miss. But what I liked least about the place was the tendency for dishes that would seem to have little in common to taste alike -- a pet peeve.

You could do worse, but don't expect transcendence and you'll be likely to be satisfied.

DF

I ate there in November and it was horrible. It's too
bad as there is a dearth of good places to eat in
Midtown and based on the reviews, I was hoping that
this was going to be good. After dinner one of my
guests confessed that she had been there for lunch a
few days earlier and it was equally dreadful. She
didn't want to say anything before dinner hoping that
her prior experience wasn't a good representation of
the place. So goes it. There's too little time in life
to waste it on what is at best, mediocre Greek food.

Wow, that is disheartening! Most of the reviews I have read (both from professionals and layperson) have been positive, but I have heard others express sentiments similar to yours.

It is too late for me to back out now (considering that I won't be able to get a reservation anywhere else on such short notice). Were there any dishes that you would recommend, or alternatively, dishes that I should avoid?

I would definitely check it out. I went there when it first opened and
although I felt they let us order too much food, everything we ate was
fantastic. We went with mostly standard fare. What better way to test a
restaurant. It is a pretty place with attentive service. Though, I repeat it has been a little while.

Enjoy!

Molyvos is a sister of Oceana. The food is great and
prepared well. The grilled calamari and rabbit stew I
had were both quite tasty.
The surroundings are beautiful and the service
friendly.Have a good time, JK

My in-laws are in love with this place -- they've been
there several times already, and they don't even live
in New York -- but I was pretty unimpressed. I found
the food to be a bit bland, and had nothing
particularly memorable. I'm trying to get them to try
Delphini -- from what I've read, it sounds better. Any
thoughts on that?