Two Michelin stars & a triumphant return for Chef César Ramirez. Expect a masterpiece of refined seafood & exquisite flavors. A must-visit for the discerning palate.
Chef César Ramirez's namesake restaurant, César, has earned two Michelin stars for its exquisite culinary creations. The dining experience is highly acclaimed, with particular praise for the meticulously crafted tasting menu that highlights world-class seafood. Diners can expect a luxurious and interactive experience, often featuring tableside plating, in a sleek, modern setting within a historic building. The restaurant is celebrated for its masterful sauces and harmonious flavor combinations.
César is celebrated for its tasting menu, heavily featuring world-class seafood with influences from Japanese, French, and Spanish cuisines. Standout dishes include the monaka course with uni, uni toast, and various seafood preparations. While most reviews are glowing, some diners have found certain dishes or the overall experience to be less memorable or overpriced, particularly regarding supplements.
"The monaka course with uni is frequently mentioned as a standout dish. Other highlights include uni toast and various meticulously prepared seafood dishes, with special mention of the sauces being exceptional."
Customers generally have a highly positive sentiment, praising the exceptional quality of food, meticulous tasting menu, and overall luxurious experience, though some note the high price point and occasional service inconsistencies.
Important Note
The restaurant is noted to be quite pricey, especially with supplements. Some diners have found the ambiance lacking for a special occasion, and a few experienced service issues or found the food less memorable than expected.
"The user makes a sarcastic remark about the high price of a tortilla at César, implying it's overpriced."
Negative"The commenter dined at both Cesar and CTBF on consecutive nights and found Cesar's food to be vastly superior, despite CTBF having better service. They would return to Cesar."
Positive"The commenter found Cesar disappointing, with execution issues after the initial raw seafood courses. They had a better experience at CTBF and had expected to prefer Cesar."
Negative"The commenter found Odo to be great but ultimately preferred Cesar as a dining experience."
Positive"The commenter's opinion is that Cesar is significantly better than Odo."
Positive"The original poster questioned if Cesar is worth its two Michelin stars, after a discussion about Restaurant Yuu potentially being cash-only."
Neutral"The user found Cesar's food unmemorable and the service among the worst experienced at a 2-star or higher restaurant."
Negative"This user found Cesar to be disappointing, especially compared to their expectations. They enjoyed CTBF more."
Negative"This user found Cesar to be insanely disappointing, with recycled dishes from CTBF and unmemorable food. They also cited poor service and high supplement prices, deeming it not worth the price."
Negative"This user would probably choose Cesar over CTBF based on past experiences, though they haven't been to the new CTBF or Cesar."
Positive"This user agreed that Cesar's food was terrific but felt the ambiance missed some magic. They also recommended Restaurant Yuu, which blends French and Japanese cuisine, and are looking forward to a return visit."
Neutral"The user has heard that Cesar is spectacular but has not personally gone. They are a big fan of Le Bernardin."
Neutral"This user believes Cesar is much better than CTBF now."
Positive"This commenter confirmed that Cesar's food was good, but the overall ambiance lacked a certain magic for a special occasion. They also reiterated that Bøm offers a great experience with wonderful food."
Neutral"The original poster inquired about Cesar's food quality, questioning if the dining experience is affected by not sitting at the chef's counter and expressing concern over its 4.2 Yelp rating. They also asked for an opinion on Bøm."
Neutral"This commenter found Cesar to be good but not particularly memorable, suggesting the chef's counter might offer a different experience. They compared it unfavorably to other memorable meals at restaurants like Bøm, Atomix, and Saga."
Neutral"This restaurant was recommended as a fine dining option for a date night in NYC."
Positive"CabassoG noted that the two-star Cesar is mostly seafood and more modern, suggesting it as an alternative, although they haven't personally dined there due to the price point."
Neutral"Cesar was suggested as an alternative for a special occasion dinner when Le Bernardin reservations were unavailable. The commenter enjoyed it."
Positive"This user found Cesar to be good but not memorable, stating that while everything was fine, nothing particularly stood out."
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