Spectacular skyscraper views & intimate fine dining. Creative tasting menus w/ an upscale vibe.
Perched high above the city, this fine dining establishment offers a truly memorable experience. With breathtaking panoramic views and an intimate, luxurious ambiance, it's a destination for special occasions. The tasting menu is thoughtfully crafted, showcasing creative dishes that aim to impress, though consistency can sometimes be a point of discussion among diners.
The cuisine is modern American with fine dining and tasting menu focus. While many dishes are praised for creativity and execution, some diners have noted that the food can be inconsistent or lack a strong theme. Specific dishes like the beef fillet and Moroccan tea with honeycomb have received positive mentions.
"While specific dishes are not consistently highlighted, the overall experience, ambiance, and views are frequently praised. The tasting menu is the primary offering, and dishes like beef fillet and Moroccan tea with honeycomb have received positive mentions."
Overall, customers highly praise the spectacular views and luxurious ambiance, often recommending it for special occasions. While many find the food creative and delicious, some note occasional inconsistency or a lack of a distinct theme across courses.
Important Note
The tasting menu is lengthy, potentially over 3-4 hours, which may not be suitable for all dining companions or occasions, particularly business dinners. It is also a very expensive option, with costs often exceeding $300 per person before drinks, tax, and tip.
"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."
Positive"This user had a special experience at Saga about a year ago and does not believe there are concerns regarding food quality or service."
Positive"This user believes Saga offers an experience, but Cesar has superior food."
Neutral"This user celebrated two birthdays at both Cesar and Saga, finding both great. They noted Saga has incredible views and feels more special, suggesting it as a choice if you are a seafood lover, but would choose Cesar for that preference."
Positive"This user had a fine experience at Saga and did not encounter the poor service mentioned in other reviews. However, they felt it was very expensive for what was offered and suggested visiting their rooftop bar, Overstory, for the views instead."
Neutral"Saga is highlighted as a favorite splurge meal in NYC, praised for its gorgeous space and incredible food."
Positive"The user feels SAGA is more appropriate for personal celebrations rather than client dinners, recommending it for use with loved ones instead."
Negative"This user, in response to a comment about SAGA's long duration, decided to book Manhatta, indicating a negative sentiment towards SAGA for their specific business dinner scenario."
Negative"The user contrasts SAGA with Manhatta, suggesting SAGA is better suited for romantic date nights rather than client dinners where extensive time together might be unwelcome."
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