63 Clinton

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  • The food was exceptional. I'm not sophisticated enough with food to do explanations justice, but each course was balanced with no ingredient taking center stage, and there was a depth to the flavors.

    H3

  • Most staff were aloof, unengaged and would walk away directly after depositing food and reciting ingredients. Any time I had a question I would be speaking to their back as they were walking away.

    H3

  • I was just there last night! Was definitely enjoyable, but overall a weaker menu than the last time I went (my previous, and only other, visit was in November 2023 where the menu featured a few fun twists on Thanksgiving dishes).

    H3

  • replying to u/Kg000031: Wife and I are looking forward to dining at 63 Clinton next month so this is refreshing to hear. Do you recommend the kitchen counter or bar seating?

    Sixty Three Clinton's service and atmosphere are of a higher caliber than the food itself — it's truly the most enjoyable dining experience I've had in the city in terms of service and vibes, but the food itself has its ups and downs.

    H3

  • 63 Clinton is a personal favorite in that price range, and is also pretty loved by this subreddit. Great bang for your buck, although if you are wine drinkers, their wine list is pretty expensive. I stuck to cocktails which were fantastic

    H3

  • Overall I would recommend, but at the end of the day go because you’re interested in the menu or experience, not because it’s arguably a better value than other 1 star restaurants.

    H3

  • 63 Clinton probably has the best customer service I've ever experienced at a restaurant.

    H3

  • replying to u/DinerEnBlanc: * Kono * Oiji Mi * Jua * Sixty Three Clinton * Musket Room * Bangkok Supper Club (borderline fine dining) * Yingtao

    63 clinton was great, I really liked their base tasting menu

    H3

  • replying to u/2chordsarepushingit: I recently went to 63 Clinton for my birthday dinner with my husband. It's modern american, cool ambiance, and the food was both delicious and innovative. The 7 course tasting menu is $112 per person (plus available add ons) so I believe it's one of the more affordable Michelin star tasting menus in the city. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable about the food and wine, and the chefs personally come to introduce specific courses. Definitely a special experience imo.

    They rule. Some of the best staff. So nice. Raymond is so passionate. Food is top tier.

    H3

  • I enjoyed the restaurant, but don't feel a need to rush back. I thought each individual dish, eaten in a vacuum, was delicious, but the connection between courses and flavors was wildly confusing and not executed well

    H3

  • replying to u/richonarampage: 63 Clinton. Book the Chefs Counter that faces into the kitchen so you can view the action. Small and intimate space. Great value for 7 courses. Can even stay under 200pp even after adding a luxury add-on and a drink. Chill vibes so don’t gotta dress up or nothing like that.

    The menu was very approachable, the food was tasty, and the service was out of this world.

    H3

  • replying to u/DinerEnBlanc: You really don't need to spend that much for a Michelin meal. A lot of the less adventurous options are relatively affordable. Check out Family Meal & 63 Clinton. The former is a farm to table restaurant that doesn't have a menu, but all they serve are essentially very fresh produce from their farm upstate with a solid portion of protein. It's a very safe bet. 63 Clinton is fine dining, but their tastings are pretty agreeable. Alternatively, you can pick something like Italian and try to get a table at Torrisi, granted that's a pretty difficult task ATM.

    Excellent, well worth it, can't wait to go back

    H3

  • What sets Sixty Three Clinton apart from most places is they have exceptional service along with a relatively creative tasting menu.

    H3

  • replying to u/emeybee: Thanks! I had read recent reviews that the food was pretty mid and it was more about the service/atmosphere... good to see a counterpoint. Would you say they had bold, memorable flavors?

    It definitely leans more fun and playful than stuffy but the flavors were great.

    H3

  • replying to u/justaman_nyc: Get your own. It was my favorite dish of the night there, and I’m not even a huge caviar fan.

    Had it last weekend, while very good, I felt it was a huge flaw that they used hot steaming rice which ended up making the nori extremely chewy

    H3

  • It’s a pricey add on but they really make it worth it. The handroll is sizable. Approximately 4 inch long cylinder with 1.5 inch diameter. Very generous scoops of caviar.

    H3

  • More importantly i thought the food was very solid. Generally speaking, I though it was creative enough to be exciting, but not so avant garde you're not sure what you're eating lol. I think it hits a really nice sweet spot for what you're looking for.

    H3

  • replying to u/fortytwoanswers: You hit some great ones! I agree on 63 Clinton — I was there Friday and had the same menu. Although I loved the Budae Jjigae, I agree that I was full by the time I got there. If they had just cut the scallop dish I think the meal would have been a 10/10 for me since I wouldn’t have been full and since I think the scallop was forgettable. Your reviews also make me want to go to Rezdôra/Gabriel Kreuther.

    But I thought the budae jigae was awesome, very unorthodox for fine dining but really fun (and also the cabbage was so good). But honestly what won me over was the service, that was one of the most fun meals I’ve had because the staff took the time to chat about things.

    H3

  • Overall I would recommend, but at the end of the day go because you’re interested in the menu or experience, not because it’s arguably a better value than other 1 star restaurants.

    H3

  • This gets extra points if you're looking for value - versus everything else for +$55 add on you get insane amounts of caviar. I don't think anywhere in the city beats it in restaurant on caviar volume. It's osetra caviar too so not the cheap stuff.

    H3

  • Everything was super tasty & flavorful, especially the taco & scallop:

    H2

  • sat at the chefs counter and had a blast. It was our first time trying caviar and it did not disappoint. Unfortunately not photo’d is the duck that was astounding. Also the pear dessert is quite amazing.

    H2