Adventurous American fare with exotic meats and standout seafood. Known for its creative, frequently updated menu and excellent wine list.
Amber Sutherland-Namako reviews Foxface Natural, an impressive East Village establishment known for its frequently updated menu and unique ingredients like kangaroo and exquisite seafood preparations, promising a pleasant and unrushed dining experience.
Foxface Provisions in the East Village is a standout for its adventurous and ever-changing menu, transforming from a sandwich shop into a destination for unique culinary experiences. Praised for its inventive use of ingredients like kangaroo and game meats, alongside expertly prepared seafood, the restaurant offers a dining adventure. While the wine list is a consistent hit, diners should be prepared for bold flavors and preparations that might push culinary boundaries.
Foxface Provisions is lauded for its inventive and experimental New American cuisine, often featuring exotic and game meats like kangaroo, antelope, and goat, alongside notable seafood dishes. While many praise the creative preparations and quality of ingredients, some reviews mention that certain dishes, such as venison or duck, can be served undercooked or may not appeal to all palates. The wine list is consistently a highlight.
"The whole Montauk fluke and kangaroo tartare are frequently praised dishes. The aged duck breast is also specifically recommended."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards Foxface Provisions, frequently recommending it for its unique and ambitious culinary approach, though some find certain dishes, particularly meat preparations, to be inconsistent or not to their taste. The wine list is consistently praised.
Important Note
Some customers have noted that meat dishes can be served undercooked or may not suit all palates, and one user reported receiving rancid ricotta.
"The original poster recalled visiting Foxface Natural when it first opened and found a kangaroo dish to be excessive. They also noted that the restaurant now appears to be closed."
Negative"This commenter recommended Foxface Natural, mentioning they enjoyed it with wine pairings."
Positive"This restaurant evolved from a small sandwich shop to creative, Michelin-style dining."
Positive"A positive affirmation of the previous suggestion, indicating it's a great option."
Positive"The food at this establishment is described as inventive and creative, likely to appeal to a young and adventurous eater."
Positive"This restaurant offers a pre-fixe menu around $100 and a tasting menu for $140. They also have a la carte options, but it's unclear if they are vegetarian-friendly as the menu changes frequently."
Neutral"Foxface is mentioned as a great sandwich spot."
Positive"Fox Face Natural is recommended for its affordable wine pairing option."
Positive"Foxface Natural is mentioned as a unique wine bar to consider, especially if there are waits at other places."
Neutral"Foxface Natural is mentioned as a potential option."
Neutral"Foxface Natural is suggested as an option, noted for not being as raw bar-focused as others, but still having many appealing menu items and being phenomenal."
Positive"The user recommends considering Fox Face Natural Wine Bar if Michelin-starred places are not a requirement, noting its focus on exotic meats and the potential for future Michelin recognition."
Positive"Aged duck breast at Foxface Natural is recommended."
Positive"The commenter found Foxface Natural to be good but preferred Claud, noting that while some dishes like the crudo, kangaroo tartare, and goose barnacles were fun and tasty, they did not feel compelled to return. The wine list was also perceived as less varied compared to Claud."
Neutral"The user suggests Foxface as a recommendation."
Positive"This user expresses relief that Foxface Natural was removed from the list, indicating a negative sentiment towards the restaurant."
Negative"Foxface Natural was among the restaurants noticed to have fallen off the NY Times list this year."
Neutral"Foxface Natural is listed as a very good and unique restaurant in NYC, exemplifying the city's innovative mash-up/small plates style, often associated with wine bars."
Positive"The original poster notes Foxface Natural looks appealing, but acknowledges it might be too seafood-focused for their brother-in-law's dietary restrictions."
Neutral"The user considers Foxface Natural to have provided the best meal they've had recently in the specified price range, though it requires an adventurous palate."
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