Energetic fine dining in a grand Art Deco space. Creative, approachable menu with striking dishes.
This restaurant offers a striking and energetic dining experience in a grand Art Deco setting. The modern dining room, with its soaring ceilings and lively bar, sets the stage for an approachable yet creative menu. Expect well-executed dishes with a touch of flair, making it a notable spot for a special occasion.
The cuisine is New American, with many customers highlighting signature dishes like Gruyère fritters, ricotta gnocchi, and a notable chicken dish. While most reviews are positive, a few mention small portions for the price.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Gruyère fritters, sticky toffee pudding, citrus-marinated chicken, and ricotta gnocchi. The bread service, especially pistachio bread, is also frequently praised."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, praising its ambiance and creative cuisine, though some find it pricey for the portion sizes.
Important Note
Some diners have found the portions to be small relative to the price, and a few reviewers have expressed disappointment or found the experience overpriced.
"This commenter listed Crown Shy as a recommendation."
Neutral"The commenter personally would not choose Crown Shy."
Negative"The commenter enjoys Crown Shy and recommends Overstory, a bar associated with it, for drinks."
Positive"The commenter believes Crown Shy would be a great option."
Positive"Crown Shy is recommended."
Positive"This user mentioned Crown Shy as a potential option for the dinner."
Positive"Crown Shy was suggested as an alternative dining option if the user arrived in the Financial District before the kitchen closed."
Neutral"The original poster expresses interest in Crown Shy and thanks the commenter, noting a desire to support the staff."
Positive"Suggests Crown Shy as a dining option."
Positive"This commenter expressed interest in trying the patty melt at Crown Shy, anticipating it would be perfect."
Positive"This user related to the struggle of potentially spilling food while dressed up, in response to the Crown Shy patty melt recommendation."
Neutral"Crown Shy is recommended for its patty melt, which is available at the bar and considered very good, suitable for a solo diner who wants to 'dress up'."
Positive"The original poster suggested Crown Shy as a modern example of a 'New American' restaurant, implying it could be a closer facsimile to what they consider traditional American cuisine compared to the other 'ethnic' examples listed."
Positive"The user asks when the previous commenter visited Crown Shy, as they found it great in its first year."
Neutral"The user found Crown Shy's food to be just okay, although the drinks and ambiance were excellent, and service could have been better."
Neutral"Crown Shy is listed as a restaurant that may be easier to get reservations for."
Neutral"Following up on the pudding, the commenter agreed they didn't have a bad meal at Crown Shy, but the bread course was the most memorable."
Neutral"The commenter continues to visit Crown Shy primarily for their sticky toffee pudding."
Positive"Crown Shy, a Michelin one-star restaurant, is mentioned as a place where same-day Friday or Saturday reservations have been secured."
Positive"A former frequent diner noted that Crown Shy's food has become more expensive and the service has declined, leading them to stop visiting."
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