Panoramic city views from the 63rd floor & inventive, fine dining w/ Moroccan tea service. An unforgettable, albeit pricey, NYC experience.
Saga is a fine dining establishment located on the 63rd floor of an Art Deco skyscraper, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city. The restaurant provides an intimate and luxurious atmosphere, beginning with drinks on the terrace and continuing into elegantly designed dining rooms. Its inventive cuisine, praised by many, features creative flavor combinations and high-quality ingredients, culminating in a unique Moroccan tea service. While some find the food to be exceptional and worth the price, others note that the experience, though visually stunning, can be inconsistent or not entirely memorable.
The cuisine is described as inventive and modern American, with some Moroccan influences, particularly in the tea service. Dishes like Hokkaido scallop, Colorado lamb, and Spanish turbot have been mentioned positively. However, some diners have noted that the food can be inconsistent or not entirely memorable, with the 'all over the place' nature of the tasting menu being a recurring theme, although the execution of dishes like the beef fillet has also been praised.
"Specific dishes mentioned positively include the beef fillet, which was described as exceptionally well-executed. The Moroccan tea service is also a unique highlight. However, one user specifically disliked the 'lychee rolls'."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the spectacular views and luxurious ambiance, often recommending it for special occasions. While many find the food creative and delicious, some reviews suggest inconsistency or that the overall experience, while visually stunning, may not always meet the highest culinary expectations given the price point.
Important Note
The restaurant is considered expensive, with tasting menus often exceeding $300 per person before drinks, tax, and tip. Some reviews suggest that the dining experience can be very long, potentially lasting over 3.5 hours, which may not be suitable for all occasions, such as business dinners. There are also mixed opinions on the food quality, with some finding it inconsistent or less inventive than expected for the price point.
"Considers Saga to be the worst Michelin star restaurant in NYC, with its only redeeming quality being the view. Suggests Crown Shy as a better alternative in the same building."
Negative"Saga is listed as a preferred Michelin-starred restaurant, with the potential for a great view."
Positive"Suggests combining drinks at Overstory with dinner at Saga."
Neutral"Saga is listed as a suggestion for a Michelin-starred restaurant in NYC that offers a less formal atmosphere."
Positive"Saga provides a wonderful view and great food, though the commenter has a financial interest in the restaurant."
Positive"This user wants to go to Saga for their birthday dinner, mentioning it as a top choice if location and other constraints were not a factor."
Positive"Saga is recommended for its impressive appearance, suitable for a high-end date night."
Positive"Saga offers amazing views and a lush ambiance, making it a great choice for a visually stunning dining experience."
Positive"Saga is a recommended rooftop spot in lower Manhattan."
Positive"Saga is recommended."
Positive"The commenter agreed with the SAGA recommendation, specifically mentioning the unreal view, especially from Overstory."
Positive"The commenter listed SAGA as a recommendation."
Positive"This user suggested Saga as a restaurant that can be experienced in under 2 hours, especially for solo diners, and is recommended for the user's purposes."
Positive"Commenter listed Saga + Overstory as a recommendation for a high-end dining experience within the specified budget."
Positive"Commenter suggested Saga or Delmonico's."
Positive"Commenter suggested Saga as a dining option."
Positive"This user had not been to Cesar but recommended Saga, which they visited two weeks prior. They described it as an experience from start to finish, with the only disliked item being the lychee rolls."
Positive"This user stated that Saga was not worth it, recommending Cesar instead."
Negative"This user stated that the new chef of Saga is a 'giant douche' but acknowledged the amazing views."
Negative"This user found Saga to be solid with enjoyable courses throughout their meal, though they noted Cesar was disappointing after the initial seafood courses."
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