FAMILY MEAL AT BLUE HILL

"Recommended as a high-end choice for the user."

"The diner considers the 'Family Meal' there to be lovely, especially if looking for a star and similar cuisine to the poster's interest."

"Providing further detail on their negative experience at Blue Hill, this user explains that about a year prior, the food was highly inconsistent, and service issues like un-delivered drinks and un-checked coats marred their birthday celebration. They also found the dessert course of roasted squash and an apple with a knife to be perplexing."

"This user disliked their experience at Blue Hill, citing inconsistent food quality, issues with drinks and coat check, and poor service on their birthday about a year ago. They suggest Stone Barns as a better alternative and mention King as another preferred restaurant."

"This user describes their experience at Blue Hill as the worst meal they've had in the city two months prior, citing disjointed service and flavorless food. They recommend Palma, Il Mulino, Babbo, or Waverly Inn in the same neighborhood as alternatives."

"This user has dined at Blue Hill twice and loves it, describing it as their favorite relaxed dining experience with consistently good food."

"This user felt 'whelmed' by their experience at Blue Hill, suggesting expectations may have been too high. They noted the vegetables tasted like vegetables, with two out of three sourced from a farmers market."

"In response to a question about Blue Hill's suitability for meat and fish eaters, this user assures that there is always a fish and a meat course, and diners will not leave hungry."

"The user confirms their positive experience at Blue Hill was about 3 months ago and has been consistent over the years. They describe attentive but casual staff and recommend bar seating or main dining tables over the back garden room. The meal structure includes an amuse, bread, fish, vegetable courses, a meat course, and dessert, which is consistently sufficient."

"A brief positive comment stating that Blue Hill is very good and totally worth going."

"This user loves the food at Blue Hill, finding everything delicious and fresh, even for non-vegetable eaters. They prefer winter menus but have never been disappointed and enjoy the experience of being served without having to choose."

"This user considers Blue Hill a great special occasion spot with great staff and food. They have never been unhappy with their experience, though they note it is expensive."

"This user had the best roast chicken of their life at Blue Hill during a winter visit, though they are unsure about the current summer menu."

"This user recommended Family Meal again and mentioned Stone Barns as a nearby option for lunch."

"This user recommended Family Meal, describing it as a cheaper Michelin-affiliated restaurant with ingredients from Blue Hill Farm. They noted it's in Greenwich Village, a short subway ride from Bryant Park, and generally has availability."