Refined American w/ British flair & a standout afternoon tea. Don't miss the pepper sauce on the steak frites!
Experience a taste of British charm in the heart of Manhattan at this elegant hotel restaurant. Known for its sophisticated atmosphere and classic American cuisine with a British influence, it offers a delightful escape for both locals and tourists. The afternoon tea service is a popular choice, providing a refined way to enjoy a selection of treats in a beautiful setting.
The restaurant offers classic American cuisine with a nod to British influences. Its afternoon tea service is frequently mentioned and recommended as a refined experience. A particular standout dish is the steak frites with au poivre sauce, noted for having an exceptional pepper sauce. However, some feedback suggests the afternoon tea offering can be inconsistent.
"The steak frites with au poivre sauce is a standout dish, with commenters praising its exceptional pepper sauce. The afternoon tea service is also frequently recommended for a refined experience."
Customers generally praise the restaurant's ambiance and its afternoon tea service, often recommending it as a sophisticated alternative to other popular spots. While the steak frites with au poivre sauce receives exceptional acclaim, some find the afternoon tea to be just 'okay'.
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While the steak frites are highly praised, some customers found the afternoon tea offering to be just 'okay'.
"Afternoon tea at the Firmdale hotels (including The Whitby) was suggested as a lower-cost version compared to Baccarat."
Neutral"The commenter found the Whitby hotel to be just okay regarding its afternoon tea offering."
Neutral"Afternoon tea at the Whitby Hotel was recommended as an alternative to The Plaza."
Neutral"The au poivre steak frites at The Whitby has the best pepper sauce the commenter has ever had."
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