3 Michelin star French/New American w/ stunning views. Exquisite tasting menus & impeccable service for a truly special occasion.
Per Se, a Thomas Keller establishment, offers an exquisite fine dining experience where the food is the star. Guests can choose between a standard or vegetarian tasting menu, both leading to a decadent dessert finale. While optional supplements like caviar and foie gras are available, the core multi-course meal is perfectly balanced and seasonally inspired, ensuring an unforgettable culinary journey.
Per Se offers a French and New American fine dining experience with a focus on tasting menus, including vegetarian options. While the 'Oyster and Pearls' dish is frequently highlighted as exceptional, some diners feel the overall food experience doesn't always live up to the hype or the price, with occasional mentions of oversalted flavors or dishes not being memorable. Despite this, many reviews commend the immaculate food presentation and the quality of ingredients.
"The 'Oyster and Pearls' dish is frequently mentioned as an exceptional highlight. Other praised items include a short rib dish and the dessert course."
Overall, customer sentiment is mixed, with many praising the impeccable service and beautiful presentation. However, some find the food to be forgettable or not worth the high price point, while others rave about specific dishes.
Important Note
Some diners report that the restaurant can be aggressive with upcharges and that the overall food experience may not always justify the high price point.
"This user confirmed the previous commenter's assessment of Per Se, stating they had been and agreed."
Neutral"This user responded 'Cool.' to the sarcastic comment about McDonald's."
Neutral"This commenter sarcastically replied that eating at a nearby McDonald's gave them enough perspective to judge Per Se."
Negative"This user agreed with the previous sentiment that many hyped NYC restaurants are overrated."
Neutral"This user asked if the previous commenter had actually been to Per Se."
Neutral"This user feels Per Se is nowhere near worth the price, comparing it to other overrated NYC dining experiences."
Negative"This commenter clarified their negative opinion of Per Se, stating it's not terrible but is massively overrated and overpriced."
Negative"This user asked if Per Se is 'really' that bad."
Neutral"This commenter suggested Per Se, implying it's overrated and overpriced."
Negative"The commenter had a disappointing experience at a collaboration dinner at Per Se, finding the food boring and the private dining space unappealing. However, they did meet some interesting people."
Negative"This restaurant was suggested for food, complementing other options for drinks."
Positive"Per Se is mentioned as a restaurant the user has dined at previously and does not plan to revisit for a solo dining experience."
Neutral"Despite a past negative review from Pete Wells, the commenter found Per Se to be incredible last year and noted the royal treatment received by guests. Atomix and Le Bernardin are also mentioned."
Positive"The commenter suggested Per Se as a fine dining option."
Positive"The commenter listed Per Se as a recommendation for a nice meal in New York City."
Positive"This commenter had a very expensive tasting menu experience at Per Se and found the service and ingredients to be impeccable. However, they felt the food was ultimately not memorable or interesting, and would not pay that price again."
Negative"This commenter would advise skipping Per Se, stating that while the service was fantastic, the food was nothing special."
Negative"This commenter liked Per Se and specifically mentioned that a short rib dish blew them away. They had the 5-course meal which they felt was ample."
Positive"This user recommended Per Se as a fine dining establishment where dressing up, including in a tux, is appropriate and encouraged, criticizing modern casual dress codes."
Positive"Per Se is listed as a potential option for a $500 per person budget."
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