Romantic dinner for wedding anniversary

[bennyt2271]

Looking for a nice romantic restaurant (good views of city, nice ambiance,great food!). We are staying at ink48, something in that area would be nice but not necessary.

[bennyt2271]

Anyone have my comments on Gramercy tavern?

[nmprisons]

It gets mixed reviews here. I had a very pleasant dinner there last year, others prefer the front room, neither is particularly well suited for a "nice romantic" dinner for a wedding anniversary where "budget is no problem" and "good views of [the] city" are required, as it has no view and is not particularly romantic. Per Se is really the only place I can think of that fits that bill (others might suggest River Cafe, which has a view that outpaces its food). If you are willing to forgo the view , Le Bernardin, EMP, Jean Georges (romance limited to the outcove table), Corton, and The Modern (nice view, but not of the city), would all be better choices, in my opinion.

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Per Se
10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019

Eleven Madison Park
11 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10010

Gramercy Tavern
42 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003

Jean Georges
1 Central Park W, New York, NY 10023

Le Bernardin
155 W. 51st St., New York, NY 10019

The Modern
9 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019

Corton
239 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013

[RGR]

Re: Jean Georges. I think you are referring to the table for two in the alcove where a couple can sit cozily cocooned side-by-side. There are two of these, one on either side of the dining room. The first time we went to J.G., we were seated in one (not by request since I didn't know then that they existed).

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[nmprisons]

Precisely (though I hadn't realized that there were two until now . . . the tribulations of always giving soon-to-be-mrsnmp the "good" seat, i guess)

[kathryn]

To add onto nmprisons' excellent observations, while I do like Gramercy Tavern, I find the "upscale farmhouse" decor there to feel a little dated.

[nmprisons]

budget? when is this happening?

[bennyt2271]

We are coming in 25th of February and budget is no problem.

[Cheeryvisage]

Per Se. Make the reservation today. Their reservation book just opened for Feb 25. Explain to them you're celebrating your anniversary and request for a table by the window for the view.

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Per Se
10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019

[nmprisons]

That is what I would do. Though I would consider EMP and Le Bernardin as well, depending on the type of atmosphere I was looking for that evening.

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Eleven Madison Park
11 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10010

Le Bernardin
155 W. 51st St., New York, NY 10019

[bennyt2271]

Thanks! I will look into these suggestions! Any more suggestions would be welcomed, lie to read about all the great choices in NYC!