Crispy, acclaimed fish & chips & inventive seafood dishes in an intimate, charming West Village setting. A must-try for seafood lovers!
This charming West Village gem, born from a beloved pop-up, offers a delightful seafood-focused menu with a British-inspired twist. Diners rave about the intimate atmosphere and the consistently excellent execution of dishes, particularly the signature crispy fish and chips. Don't miss out on their unique wine list, playfully divided into classic and adventurous selections.
Dame excels with its seasonal, seafood-forward menu, heavily influenced by British cuisine. The standout dish is undoubtedly the fish and chips, frequently described as some of the best in the city, featuring a large piece of hake in a perfectly crispy batter. Other recommended items include various oysters, tuna tartare, and their sticky toffee pudding, though some diners have found certain dishes, like the fish and chips, to be less flavorful or slightly underwhelming compared to the hype.
"The fish and chips are consistently highlighted as a must-try, with many deeming them the best in the city. Other frequently recommended items include oysters, tuna tartare, and the sticky toffee pudding."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its delicious and well-executed seafood dishes, with many specifically highlighting the exceptional fish and chips. While some find the space small, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with a strong recommendation for the creative menu and intimate atmosphere.
Important Note
The restaurant is described as being quite small, and some diners have noted that it can be loud. There are also mixed opinions on whether the fish and chips are consistently excellent or if they sometimes lack flavor or are overpriced.
"The user declares the sticky toffee pudding at Dame as the best dessert for winter."
Positive"Dame is suggested as a potentially nice dining option."
Positive"The commenter assumes Dame is closed, similar to Crevette."
Positive"The commenter expresses support for restaurants participating in the day's events and states they will patronize these establishments when possible."
Positive"This user listed Dame as a restaurant recommendation."
Neutral"Dame was mentioned for its House of Hockney wallpaper in the restroom."
Neutral"This user enthusiastically stated that Dame's sticky toffee pudding is very good."
Positive"This user highlighted Dame's sticky toffee pudding, specifically mentioning its broiled crisp edges."
Positive"Dame was briefly mentioned as a place with good sticky toffee pudding."
Positive"The user confirmed that Dame's sticky toffee pudding is fantastic and also mentioned a potential partnership night with Lord's that includes a sticky toffee pudding sundae."
Positive"Dame was listed among the user's top 6 choices for sticky toffee pudding."
Positive"The sticky toffee pudding at Dame was mentioned positively."
Positive"The Fish & Chips were listed as an honorable mention."
Positive"This user recommended Dame."
Positive"Dame is listed as one of the commenter's top three restaurants to try this year."
Positive"The original poster mentioned having an excellent dinner at Dame."
Positive"Dame currently features poached leeks with gribiche & cantabrian anchovies on their menu."
Positive"The original poster found Dame's food to be bland, noting that while the fish was crispy, they felt it was overpriced and overly simplistic food for 'white people'."
Negative"The user decided to go to Dame for a later dinner."
Positive"The user is considering Dame as a good option, suggesting it would provide a modern American cuisine experience."
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