Two Michelin stars, counter seating, innovative tasting menus, and a vibe that balances outstanding service with a less formal atmosphere.
This two-Michelin-starred establishment offers a unique and engaging counter dining experience helmed by Chef Ronny Emborg. The menu features an innovative tasting menu with global influences, balancing delicate and rich flavors. Guests can expect a comfortable atmosphere with a lively music selection, making for a personalized and memorable meal.
Atera is a two-Michelin-starred restaurant known for its New American cuisine, specifically its tasting menus. Reviews frequently praise the gastronomy and global influences, with dishes like the shigoku oyster with kiwi and cucumber, and halibut with shrimp bisque being noted for their balanced flavors. The restaurant also offers a well-regarded non-alcoholic drink pairing.
"While specific dishes are not consistently highlighted, the tasting menu and the temperance drink pairing have received positive mentions. The shigoku oyster with kiwi and cucumber and halibut with shrimp bisque were noted as examples of balanced flavors."
Customers generally have a very positive experience at Atera, highlighting its innovative tasting menus, engaging counter seating, and unique atmosphere. While most reviews are favorable, some recent feedback has questioned potential quality declines.
Important Note
Some recent reviews have questioned potential declines in quality. The restaurant does not offer cocktails due to a small kitchen and does not have a full bar. It is a tasting menu only and can be a long meal, potentially making it less suitable for a typical business dinner.
"Atera is listed as a restaurant the user has previously visited and does not plan to revisit as a solo diner."
Neutral"Loved Atera, finding the chef's counter and smaller setting contributed to a very personalized dining experience."
Positive"Atera is listed as a restaurant with a chef's table experience."
Neutral"Atera is a suitable choice if one is looking to spend a significant amount of money."
Positive"Atera is suggested for its intimate Michelin-starred experience with a chef's counter, incredible ambiance, and detailed menu cards. It's noted that the restaurant is small and quiet, and they might accommodate a birthday celebration."
Positive"Atera is described as tasting menu only and a long meal, making it potentially less appropriate for a business dinner."
Negative"The commenter notes that Atera is the most experimental and most expensive option among those listed. It's suggested that it might be too involved for a typical business dinner."
Negative"Atera is described as the commenter's favorite restaurant in NYC, holding two Michelin stars. The experience includes counter seating around the kitchen, an innovative and 'yummy' tasting menu, and a vibe that balances outstanding service with a less formal atmosphere."
Positive"The original poster agreed that Atera is a good option."
Positive"This commenter recommended Atera as a good option for a special dinner."
Positive"This restaurant was recommended as a fine dining option for a date night in NYC."
Positive"heywhatsuphello29 advised against Atera, stating that it does not offer cocktails due to a small kitchen without a full bar."
Negative"Atera was mentioned as a potential option, described as beloved on the subreddit, but the original poster noted recent reviews seemed more negative, questioning possible declines in quality."
Negative"The Atera temperance drink pairing was positively reviewed, with the commenter even preferring it over the wine pairing."
Positive"Atera is suggested as an option with a good non-alcoholic drink pairing. The restaurant is noted to potentially have a private table available in the back and a U-shaped bar."
Positive"Atera is described as great and not formal due to the rock music playing, and is suggested as an option."
Positive"The commenter found it ridiculous that Atera, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant, allowed a party to bring their dog into the dining area, especially given the presence of an open kitchen."
Negative"This user found it strange that Atera, Gabriel Kreuther, and Per Se were omitted from the list while Daniel was included."
Negative"Atera is recommended as a Michelin-starred option serving New American cuisine."
Neutral"Author listed Atera as one of several high-end recommendations for the dinner."
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