Michelin-starred New American w/ vibrant, modern vibe & standout dishes like Gruyère fritters & sticky toffee pudding.
This Michelin-starred establishment offers a vibrant and stylish dining experience in a historic Art Deco building. The atmosphere buzzes with upbeat music and a lively bar scene, complemented by a modern dining room. Expect creatively prepared and delicious New American cuisine, with standouts like Gruyère fritters, perfectly cooked short rib, and a memorable sticky toffee pudding for dessert.
Crown Shy serves creative and delicious New American cuisine. Highly recommended dishes include the Gruyère fritters, citrus chicken, and the sticky toffee pudding. Some diners have noted that portions can be small for the price, and a few have found certain dishes like branzino or crudo to be less impressive, though these are minority opinions.
"Must-try dishes include the Gruyère fritters, citrus chicken, and the sticky toffee pudding. The bread and butter, steak tartare, short rib, and various pasta dishes also receive positive mentions."
Customers generally have a positive view of Crown Shy, praising its creative and delicious New American cuisine, vibrant atmosphere, and excellent cocktails. While some have found it overpriced or inconsistent, the overall feedback highlights it as a strong choice for a special occasion.
Important Note
Some diners have found the restaurant to be overpriced for the portion sizes, and a few have experienced a decline in food quality or service over time, though recent reviews suggest improvements. It may also be considered 'modern' rather than traditional.
"Suggests Crown Shy as a more reasonably priced alternative to Saga, located in the same building."
Positive"Crown Shy is listed as a recommended restaurant in FiDi."
Positive"Crown Shy is mentioned as a well-known classic NYC establishment that typically participates in Restaurant Week annually. The user advises evaluating its value on a case-by-case basis."
Neutral"This user enthusiastically states they absolutely loved Crown Shy during their visit in 2022."
Positive"This user has enjoyed visiting Crown Shy, along with other restaurants, as part of Restaurant Week. They noted that these places offer significantly better value during this period."
Positive"A brief recommendation for Crown Shy."
Positive"This user suggests Crown Shy over La Grande Boucherie for Restaurant Week, despite not being a personal fan of Crown Shy, citing that La Grande Boucherie is average."
Positive"The original poster is considering Crown Shy for a birthday dinner and recalls a great experience from about 2.5 years ago, but notes that the menu has changed and some people feel the food quality has declined."
Neutral"Crown Shy was listed as a restaurant option in the area for a wedding lunch/early dinner."
Neutral"This user suggested Crown Shy as a great option, though it would require some travel."
Positive"This user seconded the recommendation for Crown Shy, stating it was very good."
Positive"This user listed Crown Shy as a dining suggestion."
Positive"Crown Shy is recommended for its kitchen view, with the commenter noting the frequent 'yes, chef!' shouts from the kitchen staff."
Positive"This commenter also suggests Crown Shy, noting the chef counter tables offer great kitchen views."
Positive"Crown Shy is recommended, with the owner James Kent being praised. The commenter notes the kitchen view and the owner's positive attributes."
Positive"Crown Shy, a Michelin-starred restaurant in FiDi, is recommended for having some seats located right next to the kitchen."
Positive"Crown Shy was recommended for its sticky toffee pudding."
Positive"Crown Shy was recommended as a Michelin-starred option, and the commenter personally enjoyed their experience there."
Positive"This commenter suggests Crown Shy as a potential restaurant for a special occasion."
Positive"Crown Shy is noted for its gorgeous bar and beautiful room, and is preferred over Frenchette by this commenter."
Positive
