Three Michelin Starred Lunch? Eleven Madison Park?

[dande21]

Dear Manhattan Chowhounders,

I wonder if you could offer me a little advice?

I travel to New York on a yearly basis, and always enjoy a lunch at Jean Georges. The food and service have been flawless on every occasion. I was also happy that $38 for two plates was well within my budget.

I am planning a return trip to New York on March 9th. I've read some wonderful things on Chowhound about Eleven Madison Park. I was considering reserving a table for lunch, but I am certain that the tasting menu for $125 is (unfortunately) beyond my budget.

I was curious as to whether anyone has sampled the $74 four course menu recently, and whether this particular dining experience was still recommended.

I was also curious as to whether Chowhounders could suggest an alternate fine dining lunch in Manhattan with a maximum spend of around $75 per head without drinks.

Thank you in advance, and as a first time poster I hope not to have breached any etiquette rules set by the board.

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

[pigbob]

You should consider Le Bernardin. They serve a lovely lunch for, the last time

I checked, $70.00. Needless to say this is a great restaurant, superlative in all respects. The only possible drawback, depending on your preferences, is that it is fishcentric. My wife and I have always been pleased with its prix fixe lunch. Good luck. Bon Appetite. Also, I just read that Le Bernardin is also offering a City Harvest 3 course lunch for $45.00.

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

[jewelin]

Del Posto is still a good lunch option, despite the recent price increase. Would also second Tocqueville and Modern. But Bouley is my all-round favorite.

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Del Posto
85 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10011

[dande21]

Thanks to everyone who replied. I managed to reserve a table for lunch at Eleven Madison Park. I'll let you know how it goes. Your help was much appreciated!

[uhockey]

Agree with both of the below comments.

Would also add Bouley to the list.

http://endoedibles.com

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Bouley
163 Duane St, New York, NY 10013

[Cheeryvisage]

For an alternate restaurant, I'd recommend The Modern Dining Room. Ask to be seated by the window in the center. Wonderful food, fabulous view, gracious service.

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

[BrettLove]

I'm merely an occasional visitor (from Boston), but was very impressed with Tocqueville. I, like yourself, prefer to lunch at a restaurant that "brings their 'A' game" (i.e. doesn't cop out with some soup/sandwich/salad a server/steward can assemble) when I'm visiting & Tocqueville seems to. I'm sure others could verify and/or expound upon that.

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Tocqueville
1 East 15th Street, New York, NY 10003

[foodwhisperer]

By March Jung Sik, might be open for lunch, I would do that if they are open.

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Jung Sik
2 Harrison St, New York, NY 10013

[nmprisons]

The 4-course lunch is wonderful. EMP is one of the few places that offers a similar level of excellence at lunch as it offers at dinner. You won't be disappointed.