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Patroon
Welcome to Patroon, a classic New York City restaurant, owned by legendary restaurateur Ken Aretsky. Patroon offers superb contemporary American cuisine, warm, polished service and beautiful rooms suitable for a wide range of events. Whether you visit us for drinks and a light bite on our rooftop bar, a power lunch in our festive main dining room, or a discreet business dinner in one of our many private event spaces, we know that you will have a superb experience.
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79 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 79 reviews
5 stars
(33)
4 stars
(35)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(41)
- special occasion(28)
- great for lunch(27)
- good for groups(24)
- neighborhood gem(21)
- notable wine list(19)
Patroon Reviews List
Review 1 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Greeting by hostess rushed and rehearsed Iniitial greeting was "Nice to see you" but she was not even looking at us
Wait staff professional
Appertizer and dessert were outstanding, Cobb Salad and Chicken Pallard get a C"
Wait staff professional
Appertizer and dessert were outstanding, Cobb Salad and Chicken Pallard get a C"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"always great food and really nice friendly atmosphere-- they try hard and they succeed!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Patroon NYC
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"One of the best meals in NYC. Perfect food and location
Elegant attention to detail and service"
Elegant attention to detail and service"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 4 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
READING AND RESTAURANT
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Thanks to novelist, Stuart Woods, I learned about Aretsky’s Patroon, on East 46th Street. It’s the latest favorite of his main characters, and I can understand why. Ken Aretsky went from table to table to welcome his guests. The hostesses and waitstaff were equally hospitable. Where we lunched was comfortable; but it was my first time there, and I didn’t “get” the décor of some of the rooms. The food, such as my prosciutto avocado toast, was nicely presented, tasty and in some cases, like my chicken curry, special. The coffee was surprisingly good and the oozing molten chocolate cake – to die for. The restaurant was festive but not too loud, and it didn't fall into that annoying business lunch mediocrity as do many midtown restaurants."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect meal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"everything prepared too perfection...."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 6 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Over-priced. Food was mediocre.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Over-priced. Food was mediocre."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2011
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Review 7 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent restaurant. Have
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent restaurant. Have been there previously. Great food. The only drawback is the noise level. Very high. Too high. If you don't mind that, try it out for sure."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2009
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Review 8 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love this restaurant. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love this restaurant. The food is fabulous and the service is attentive, but not obtrusive. We've enjoyed every dish, but their dover sole is one of the best we've ever had. Our only regret is that they're not open on Saturday nights. We'll be back time and again. Thank you for a great dining experience."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 9 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The parsnip puree soup was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The parsnip puree soup was OK-the Dover Sole was excellent."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2012
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 10 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Another wonderful dinner at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Another wonderful dinner at Patroon. The service is impeccable, the booths comfy, and every menu item we have tried has been outstanding. Will definitely be going back!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 11 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food , very comfortable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food , very comfortable and great service"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A little too noisie even for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A little too noisie even for a New York restaurant. I liked the old design."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our entire experience at Patroon was impressive and far exceeded our already high expectations. While the restaurant is on the more expensive side, we felt it was worth the cost. The photograph collection around the restaurant is spectacular. The ambiance is inviting and the booths and tables are very comfortable. It was hard to choose from the menu as everything sounded mouth-watering. Our selections were cooked to perfection and delicious. The wine list is outstanding and really has some unique choices. I can't say enough about the service - it was impeccable. Everyone was extremely welcoming and helpful, and the owner Ken Aretsky even came over and introduced himself. We will definitely be going back!"
Dined on 02/28/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 14 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful Valentine's Day!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had a wonderful Valentine's Day at Patroon. We had a great Zinfandel that was recommended. For starters, I had the potato and cauliflower soup which was amazing and my husband had the tuna which was good. For the main courses, I had the pork shank which was delicious and my husband had the veal which was very good. The owner stopped over and said hello which was very nice. Service was fabulous. We have been here a few times and have always enjoyed ourselves."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2004
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Review 15 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
a rare treat of a restaurant!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"i love this place! like being in a club where one is warmly welcomed and well looked after. (and don't miss the museum-quality photography collection!) and in the warmer weather when the roof is open--well, there are few better places to be in nyc. (it's also one of the last places that always has the owner, ken aretsky, very much in evidence, and he sees to it that everyone feels both special and very much at home."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had the Restaurant Week menu
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had the Restaurant Week menu -everything was excellent -especially the dessert mousse!"
Dined on 02/08/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 17 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great experience , restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great experience , restaurant week menu was delicious and good size,went with a friend to celebrate my birthday and staff was very friendly and attentive will definitely come back"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Worth checking out!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A quality experience, from the time you walk through the front door to the time you leave. Service was prompt, polite, and unobtrusive. The Restaurant Week risotto was delightful --- but there was too much of it! :-)"
Dined on 02/06/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 19 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A peaceful late lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Happy to try this place on Restaurant Week. It's in midtown, but a late lunch hour allows you to converse without raising your voice. Risotto was OUTSTANDING and SUBTLE."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not happy with wait staff
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Not happy with wait staff first trying to remove appetizer plates before we were done, and then removing my dinner partner's before I was done.
Waiter didn't advise that the appetizer I ordered was very different than what I ordered (replaced figs with beets). When I finally did get his attention: "Oh, sorry, we ran out of figs.""
Waiter didn't advise that the appetizer I ordered was very different than what I ordered (replaced figs with beets). When I finally did get his attention: "Oh, sorry, we ran out of figs.""
Dined on 01/22/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 21 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A bit pricy for what they
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A bit pricy for what they give you. We went to try the restaurant week prefix menu but it was very limited so we order from the regular menu...too expensive for what we got!"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2010
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Review 22 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food, service and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food, service and ambiance. Would recommend anytime."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great salads, refined atmosphere,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great salads, refined atmosphere, great service and staff. Overall a very good experience - I would definitely recommend this place. My only qualm is that it's a bit expensive for what you're getting."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We were overcharged for two
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were overcharged for two $16 glasses if wine and a beer - a mess as we realized it upon getting home ...restaurant has acknowledged the error and will adjust ... Restaurant Week selections very limited and quantity very moderate!"
Dined on 01/28/2013
2008
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Review 25 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
wonderful menu, fantastic
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"wonderful menu, fantastic service, pricey winelist, but overall an excellent experience. would definitely recommend."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food in on the on switch great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food in on the on switch great staff was friendly and accommodating great place to hold a special occasion dinner
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Dined on 01/18/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 27 for Patroon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Don't miss this one
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A great find..cozy, intimate bar with great selection, and the restaurant itself offered broad selection of food, and it was executed to perfection! Service was perfect. I 'll be back! ps.. Don't miss the Osso Bucco.."
Dined on 01/17/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Patroon
Based on the average of (52) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic