A 2 Michelin-starred fine dining experience w/ breathtaking city views & creative, Moroccan-influenced American cuisine. Perfect for celebrations or a splurge.
Saga offers a luxurious and intimate fine dining experience in a prominent skyscraper, with guests enjoying aperitifs on a terrace before moving into elegantly designed rooms. The cuisine is a highlight, featuring signature dishes like egg soufflé with caviar, black bass with carrot-ginger curry, and dry-aged duck tagine, complemented by strong desserts. It's recognized with two Michelin stars and a reputation for spectacular views, making it a top choice for special occasions.
Saga offers a modern American tasting menu with Moroccan influences, generally well-received for its creativity and quality, though some find it inconsistent. Signature dishes like egg soufflé with caviar and dry-aged duck are frequently mentioned. While most praise the food, a few reviewers suggest the view and ambiance are the primary draw, with the food being good but not necessarily groundbreaking.
"While specific dishes are not consistently called out, reviewers frequently mention signature items such as the egg soufflé with caviar, black bass with carrot-ginger curry, and dry-aged duck tagine. The tasting menu experience is the primary offering."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the spectacular views and ambiance, often calling it a perfect spot for special occasions. While the food is generally considered good to excellent, some find it inconsistent or not inventive enough for the price point.
Important Note
The dining experience at Saga can be quite long, with meals often exceeding 3.5 to 4 hours, which may not be ideal for business dinners or if time is a constraint. Some reviewers also note that while the food is good, it may not always be consistently inventive or memorable enough to fully justify the high price point for all diners.
"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."
Negative"The user states SAGA's meal duration of 3.5+ hours is inappropriate for a business dinner unless all parties are fully committed, describing it as a potential 'hostage situation'."
Negative"The user highlights that a meal at SAGA takes over 4 hours, suggesting this would be an unpleasant experience for a business dinner, likening it to torture."
Negative"The user, who has dined at SAGA multiple times, notes that it involves a very long meal. This is considered unsuitable if a dining companion, like a colleague, does not want to be there for an extended period."
Negative"The commenter apologizes, realizing that Saga is likely over the original poster's budget after reviewing their previous comment."
Neutral"This commenter states that Saga is significantly over the $300 budget, estimating that with drinks, the cost would easily exceed $400 per person."
Negative"Saga is mentioned as a potential option, but the commenter notes that with tax and tip, it would likely be around $380 per person even with just water, exceeding the budget."
Negative"Saga is recommended for its views and food, with the added bonus of access to Overstory afterwards."
Positive"Saga is recommended as a dining option."
Positive"This restaurant was mentioned as an option with a view."
Positive"This restaurant was suggested as a dining option with a view."
Positive"This restaurant was suggested for food, complementing other options for drinks."
Positive"This restaurant was recommended as a dining option with a view."
Positive"Recommends Saga, suggesting cocktails at Overstory beforehand for an incredible view."
Positive"Visited Saga within the past 5 months and found it to be excellent all around. It is the restaurant I would revisit first."
Positive"A brief mention recommending Saga."
Positive"Saga is recommended as a dining option."
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