Michelin-starred French & Alsatian cuisine w/ creative global twists. Signature shrimp tartare & foie gras, extensive Alsatian wine list, & Bryant Park-themed cocktails.
This sophisticated and stylish restaurant in the Grace Building offers a fine dining experience ideal for special occasions. The menu showcases creative, globally-inspired dishes, with signature items like shrimp tartare and foie gras. Complementing the food is an impressive beverage program, featuring Bryant Park-themed cocktails and a notable wine list with a focus on Alsatian wines, reflecting the chef's heritage.
The French and Alsatian cuisine is highly acclaimed, with standout dishes such as shrimp tartare and foie gras receiving frequent praise. The extensive wine list, featuring Alsatian wines, and creative cocktails also contribute to the dining experience. There is also a noted mention of a 'hay smoked duck breast' as a highly recommended dish.
"Highly recommended dishes include the signature shrimp tartare, foie gras, sturgeon and sauerkraut tart, and the hay smoked trout from the lunch tasting menu. The Hay Smoked Duck Breast is also singled out as exceptional."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment, praising the exceptional service and high-quality, creative cuisine. The restaurant is frequently recommended for special occasions and fine dining experiences.
Important Note
The availability of certain dishes, like the duck, can vary, and there have been discussions about potential changes in quality due to purveyor issues. Some users have noted that lunch tastings are not available on Mondays.
"This user noted that Gabriel Kreuther does not offer lunch tastings on Mondays, implying it might not be a suitable option for the original poster's specific request."
Negative"This user mentioned Gabriel Kreuther as a place that has lunch options."
Positive"Kreuther is listed as a Michelin-starred restaurant option near Lincoln Center, suggesting it would be a quieter and more accommodating choice."
Positive"This commenter simply suggested Gabriel Kreuther."
Positive"Gabriel Kreuther is suggested as a potential dining option."
Neutral"Gabriel Kreuther offers a pre-theater menu that is considered very good and on par with their standard tasting menu. It is a top choice for an anniversary tasting menu."
Positive"This user recommended Gabriel Kreuther, highlighting its $125 lunch which they found to have more interesting cuisine and cooking compared to Le Bernardin."
Positive"The user suggests Gabriel Kreuther for a swanky dining experience, likely suitable for pre-interview needs."
Positive"Gabriel Kreuther is listed among the excellent restaurants located near the Hilton Club The Central at 5th. The concierge service can be utilized for booking a table."
Positive"This restaurant was recommended as a fine dining option for a date night in NYC."
Positive"The commenter had Viennese fruit jelly at Gabriel Kreuther, noting that it makes sense as the restaurant is Alsatian. However, they do not believe the restaurant's chocolate shop sells this item."
Positive"The commenter describes the chive spread served with bread at Gabriel Kreuther as being like an upscale onion dip, in the best way possible."
Positive"Gabriel Kreuther was included in the user's list of Michelin star restaurants in NYC where they are trying to get Long Island Iced Teas."
Neutral"The user was impressed with Gabriel Kreuther, mentioning it as a surprise reservation for a special occasion."
Positive"Gabriel Kreuther is recommended as a suitable venue for a romantic fine dining experience."
Positive"Gabriel Kreuther is listed as a fine dining recommendation for a romantic occasion in NYC."
Positive"The user mentions that the duck purveyor Crescent duck farm was a great choice, but they were affected by bird flu. Now, kitchens are using Jurgielewicz ducks, which are not as good and have been declining in quality."
Neutral"The duck purveyor on Long Island had to destroy its flock due to bird flu, affecting restaurants like Gabriel Kreuther. This led to a switch to Jurgielewicz ducks, which are not as good and may be rushed."
Neutral"The user found the duck at Gabriel Kreuther to be not great, mentioning the restaurant switched purveyors and was unhappy with the product. They felt it should be removed from the menu if subpar."
Negative"The user agrees that the duck at Gabriel Kreuther is unmatched, though they feel Peking duck serves a different purpose."
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