Charming, intimate seafood gem w/ creative, seasonal dishes. Signature fish & chips & sticky toffee pudding are must-tries. Unique wine list & fun vibe.
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Dame, a charming seafood spot in Greenwich Village, started as a popular pop-up and has become a highly sought-after reservation. The intimate space, with its blue and white decor and wooden accents, offers a delightful dining experience. Known for its creative, seafood-focused menu, Dame's signature dish is its renowned fish and chips. For dessert, the sticky toffee pudding is a must-try, and the unique wine list adds to the overall appeal.
Dame is celebrated for its expertly prepared, seasonal seafood. While the fish and chips are frequently lauded as a signature dish, other recommended items include grilled oysters, tuna tartare, and the sticky toffee pudding. Some patrons note that portions can be small and prices are on the higher side.
"The fish and chips are consistently recommended as a signature dish. Other popular choices include grilled oysters, tuna tartare, and the sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Some also recommend the sourdough with butter and anchovies."
Customers generally praise Dame for its creative seafood dishes, intimate atmosphere, and unique wine list, with the fish and chips and sticky toffee pudding frequently highlighted as standouts. However, some find the portions small or the food overpriced.
Important Note
Some diners find the restaurant to be small and potentially loud. A few reviews mention that the portions can be small and the prices high, with some dishes not living up to the hype for certain individuals.
"This commenter simply mentioned dame."
Neutral"This commenter recommended dame, noting they have a fish and chips dish. They described it as an elevated take, specifically highlighting the fries as noteworthy."
Positive"This user stated that Dame is fantastic."
Positive"This commenter recently dined at Dame and strongly agreed with the positive sentiments, stating they haven't enjoyed a restaurant this much in years."
Positive"This user expressed a desire to go to Dame but questioned if its menu seemed limited."
Neutral"This commenter recommended trying the sticky toffee pudding at Dame on a future visit."
Positive"This commenter was profoundly disappointed with Dame, finding all dishes overpriced. They specifically mentioned the squid skewers being too scallion-forward and salty, the tuna tartare good but expensive, the oysters good, and the fish and chips overpriced. They also found the cream on the sticky toffee pudding too sour."
Negative"A short, positive comment stating that the tuna toast at Dame is very good."
Positive"This commenter noted that their bread at Dame was served with olive oil, which they thought was a great idea."
Positive"This commenter praised Dame's sister restaurant, Lord's, calling it phenomenal and having the best burger in NYC."
Positive"This commenter expressed a desire to return to Dame specifically to order a dozen oysters."
Positive"This commenter detailed their experience at Dame, mentioning grilled oysters, squid and scallion skewers, crispy polenta with leeks and mackerel, citrus salad with crab, fish and chips, and sticky toffee pudding. Their favorites were the grilled oysters, crispy polenta, and sticky toffee pudding. They noted that the fish and chips breading was unique but didn't fully understand the hype for that dish. They also enjoyed the bar seating and the Friday night wine special."
Positive"This commenter hopes the original poster returns to try the fish & chips, tuna toast, and squid skewers, as these are their personal favorites."
Positive"This commenter considers Dame one of their favorite restaurants and particularly enjoys their grilled oysters, stating that everything they do is good."
Positive"This commenter loves Dame and its sister restaurants, highlighting their mastery of sauces."
Positive"This commenter had a positive experience at Dame, enjoying oysters, skewers, morels, and fries, and also found the wine recommendations to be on point."
Positive"This commenter inquired about how busy Dame was."
Neutral"Based on the post, this commenter made a reservation at Dame and is excited to try it."
Positive"A brief positive comment stating that Dame is a great restaurant."
Positive"This commenter believes the squid skewers are skippable but highly recommends the fish and chips, calling them the best."
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