All 350 rated mentions, most helpful first
“Not once have I walked away complaining about anything. Their Thai tuna roll is fire, the French Dip is legend, the veggie burger can’t be replicated and the Hawaiian ribeye is next level. But my favorite thing is how they give you a frosty martini glass midway through your martini so it stays extra cold. They’re just my go-to and the reason I will never talk down about chain restaurants.”
H3
“Second this. Little one can enjoy more accessible foods like chips and artichoke dip, handhelds, and the Osaka style sushi roll. Parent can enjoy a CRISP martini shaken and poured tableside and maybe a steak or the salmon. I am a huge fan of Hillstone for mommy-daughter days”
H3
“But the Hawaiian at Hillstone is absolutely sublime. It's a beautiful ribeye marinated in a soy-pineapple glaze, which creates a most wonderful sear. Their sides are way more interesting and delicious than your generic steakhouse specials.”
H3
“It's nothing compared to the original at Philippe's. Their "jus" is basically just salty water with beef bouillon added.”
H3
“Hillstone has a great menu, is consistent (that’s a big one anymore) has tons of options - not just Italian and pasta like every other restaurant in the city - and the service is great.”
H3
“Hillstone's near Madison Sq. Park has a really solid french dip.”
H2
“Highly recommend their French Dip!”
H2
“I have had one, single meal that missed in quality and delivery the entire time. That’s pretty impressive to me. There is a lot to be said for consistency, especially when it’s consistently delicious for what it is.”
H2
“Hillstone’s is the best I’ve ever had”
H2
“Hillstone French Dip, comes with shoestring fries, $33”
H2
“Hillstone. It’s faux fancy for adults but would look fancy for a kid, accessible menu for little kids. Open-ish kitchen.”
H2
“Hillstone, put your name down, martini and spinach dip at a high top whole you wait for a bar seat to open up.”
H2
“Don’t kill me but Hillstone French dip is pretty damn good.”
H2
“It's one of my favorite places to go, although I wouldn't go there as like, a Friday or Saturday night out, it's the best pre-MSG dinner there is and is great with parents or groups.”
H2
“With an insanely good French dip”
H2
“For a better french dip, go to Hillstone.”
H2
“It’s so comfortable. Get a massive table, decent and consistent meal , stiff martini, and if you’re at the bar pretty decent people watching”
H2
“French dip there with baked potato is peak expensive comfort food.”
H2
“Yeah regrettably I agree the thing is amazing”
H2
“It's solid and has something for everyone. Stiff drinks and over the top good service.”
H2
“Hillstone is a chain you might like, higher end compared to the 2 you mentioned.”
H2
“I really like the burger at Hillstone”
H2
“Veggie burger at Hillstone”
H2
“I’ll never know. Can’t get past the French dip.”
H2
“the chicken sandwich at Hillstone's is so so good.”
H2
“As someone who is obsessed with French Dip and had Hillstone but was unimpressed”
H2
“Hillstone- good and service are always great”
H2
“Hillstone ribs are epic”
H2
“this is my favorite pre-Phish meal. There's nothing like a perfect Martini, half a burger or french dip, and a few bites of sushi to set your soul free.”
H2
“Hillstone is the most consistent place I can think of. Menu never changes and food is always exactly the same (and great)”
H2
“the ribs are fire emoji”
H2
“Hillstone (you can add cheese and onions to make it a cheesesteak)”
H2
“$3 over for an excellent sandwich seemed like a reasonable suggestion.”
H2
“I LOVE Hillstone. I completely understand the hate it gets but the reality is that it is such a time warp and feels like a warm hug from home any time I’m at any of their locations but the one in Manhattan is so special.”
H2
“Their French dip is unfortunately as good as they think it is.”
H2
“The service at stumbled post-Covid but seems to have returned to normal since Midtown closed”
H2
“Food and service are always on point”
H2
“Hillstone is the best I’ve had.”
H2
“Go for the fries, stay for the French Dip”
H2
“My experience with Hillstone is that it felt like eating at an obscenely priced Applebees. What is objectively good about it?”
H2
“with a kick-ass French dip!”
H2
“it’s legit the best dish they have, and they’re known for it. it’s an incredible french dip”
H2
“100% agree but way more expensive.”
H2
“Hillstone spinach dip is the best”
H2
“maybe it’s busy because it checks the box of having a little something for everyone? Can’t think of another place that you can get sushi, steak, a burger, and guacamole dip all in one place with relatively nice ambience.”
H2
“I've tried a bunch and there is none better than Hillstone.”
H2
“Hillstone - not local to NY or mind blowing but a never disappointing meal and great for solo dining.”
H2
“This...they make some amazing fall-off-the-bone ribs”
H2
“french dip is god tier there”
H2
“My standard for a French dip is Houston’s/hillstone”
H2