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15 East Restaurant
With the successful move of Tocqueville, owners Marco Moreira and Jo-Ann Makovitzky set about re-inventing the restaurant's original space with the help of acclaimed architect Richard Bloch. Reborn as 15 East, the restaurant serves contemporary Japanese cuisine and traditional sushi in an elegant, comfortable setting. Online reservations are for the dining room only. For reservations at the sushi bar please call the restaurant directly.
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122 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 122 reviews
5 stars
(65)
4 stars
(33)
3 stars
(21)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(81)
- special occasion(52)
- neighborhood gem(42)
- romantic(36)
- hot spot(21)
- great for lunch(13)
15 East Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Quality, not quantity
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"While portions are smaller than one might expect elsewhere, the food is first rate. While the kitchen preparations are interesting and inventive (although the abalone risotto was somewhat nondescript), the sushi remains the high point of this restaurant."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
wonderful sashimis
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have had a great experience in this restaurant; it can not be compared to other japanese restaurant. The sashimis are simply the best I have experienced ! thanks"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 3 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant was very accommodating. Every request was met quickly and without a questions whether it was for more wasabi or the miso soup which didn't apear on the menu. There was a bit of a wait between plates from the kitchen and sushi bar. The chef did come out to speak to people he knew at the table next to us, and then came to our table to make sure everything was satisfactory. Only complaint is that there wasn't an even flow of courses...everything from the kitchen came then a long wait then all of the sushi. Nitpicking just to try and find a complaint though. Phenomenal meal over all"
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The sushi is great here, but
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The sushi is great here, but unless you sit at the bar it could seem like an overpriced sushi restaurant."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2005
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Review 5 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Disappointed they didn't have
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Disappointed they didn't have their homemade tofu"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 6 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
best sushi in manhattan, unfortunat
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"best sushi in manhattan, unfortunately they charge dearly for that"
Dined on 04/11/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 7 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I thought the food was okay,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I thought the food was okay, but the portions were too small"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
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Review 8 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Superb omakase, impeccable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Superb omakase, impeccable service"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic Sushi and Japanese Fare
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We are sushi fanatics and 15 East exceeded our expectations in several ways: 1) Great service!; 2) Fantastic sushi and sashimi; 3) a warm and friendly environment. We started with a "degustation of sea lettuces" as something unique and different. We were served 7 or 8 different varieties of sea lettuce, each unique and different, and all complex and flavorful. The 2nd course was the grilled gindara (koji sake marinated black cod in uni sauce) which was amazing! Course 3 was the sushi omakase (chef's selection of 10 pieces of sushi) and blew our minds! We thought we had good sushi before, but this set a new standard! We finished with seared sea scallops with squid ink risotto, spinach & shiitake, sea urchin butter. What a finish!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Honestly I'm not so sure what
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Honestly I'm not so sure what all the hype surrounding this place is. It's definitely cool to see celebrities but it's NYC...get used to it. I did the sushi omakase and got extra rolls and tried sashimi and also ate a couple of appetizers that are different but I don't think this restaurant is deserving of a Michelin star. It's a great sushi spot but not that good, NYC has plenty of other places that are just as good if not better and which are cheaper as well."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The sushi was outstanding
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The sushi was outstanding and the rest of the food was good. But small portions were given on all dishes. We all left hungry despite a huge bill."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2007
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Review 12 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
In generally good, but Too
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"In generally good, but Too expensive!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 13 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The best pennies you'll ever spend
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The best quality fish and excellent service."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 14 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Terrific restaurant, understandably
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Terrific restaurant, understandably earns it's Michelin rating. Impeccable service with thoughtful and balanced comments and recommedations on everything from Sake to entree choices. Server was asked about choosing between two different entrees and instead offered to create half-portions of both. Beyond expectation. Presentations were terrific, sushi spectacular and entrees were very good. A bit pricey for portion size (NYC) but quality and originality were spot on."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Missing California Sushi Bars
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We ordered the sushi and sashimi omakase and we were somewhat disappointed with the quality of the sashimi. It didn't taste as fresh as sushi places we've been to in California. The blue crab appetizer was just ok. The softshell cran was pretty good. We also ordered the duck and it was pretty boring. Overall, we were not very impressed. We miss all the great sushi places in California."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
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Review 16 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing Sake list. Amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing Sake list. Amazing experience..."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 17 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
JMG
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of the best Sushi restuarants in New York City. Food was incredible."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 18 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"omakase was excellent"
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Review 19 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic fresh sashimi and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fantastic fresh sashimi and omakase"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 20 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Helpful hint
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"OMAKASEs are must tries, very fresh and delicious."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Impeccable service and food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Impeccable service and food as always. The black cod appetizer is out of this world, as are any of the sushi choices."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 22 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I ordered from the kitchen
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I ordered from the kitchen menu, not omakase. You will get the sorts of portions you would expect in a restaurant of this caliber. I have nothing bad to say about the food. Everything was cooked with the sort of care and attention to flavors you would expect. It was not very texturally diverse, which I usually enjoy in Japanese food, but still - all delicious.
The service made me a little uneasy. The restaurant is small and all of the waitstaff are a little too eager to wait on you. They never made me feel rushed, but antsy definitely.
The sommelier was spot on with his recommendations. I had a great Japanese whisky."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The acoustics are not very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The acoustics are not very good in the restaurant so it can get quite noisey."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We enjoyed perfect sashimi,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We enjoyed perfect sashimi, wonderful homemade tofu, and the most delicious octopus I have ever eaten. 15 East also has an amazing collection of Japanese beers and sakes. Mmmmm."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 25 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome omikase, I highly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Awesome omikase, I highly recommend!! :)"
Dined on 02/19/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
it is good but not amazing
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"it is good but not amazing considering the prices..."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 27 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The best sushi and sashimi
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The best sushi and sashimi we have ever had (and we've had quite a bit). Service is more cool and professional than warmly welcoming, but not a spoiler."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 28 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I'll be honest, I don't really
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I'll be honest, I don't really like Japanese food. My wife does. So you shouldn't really pay attention to Food-score I gave. The setting is very nice, the staff is really helpful, they have an impressive list of Sake. But to me personally it was nevertheless way too much money for what it really was. And I'm afraid that my wife wasn't very impressed by the sushi either."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 29 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Japanese restaurant in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Best Japanese restaurant in New York, and perhaps anywhere."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 30 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Spectacular tasting menu
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My food experience here was one of the best I've had in the last couple years. Definitely some spectacular tastes and textures going on here. My group of four had the tasting menu, which was extremely special and unique. We also had an excellent bottle of sake to go with our meal. I would suggest the tasting menu to anyone who chooses to dine here. Though it's pricey, it is worth the experience. I would love to come back here more often, but would have to limit myself to once or twice a year (likely for special occassions only) due to personal budget restrictions."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 31 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We have dined there numerous
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have dined there numerous times and this was an absolute disaster. They have lost my business."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2008
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Review 32 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great fresh sushi. excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"great fresh sushi. excellent service."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2008
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Review 33 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always Excellent!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"15 East continues to impress me as each time I go there I find another dish that is best in class. Most recently it was a special dessert (the apple tart) which was one of the most amazing ever! Worth the high prices!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sushi Royalty
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Hands Down Best Sushi Resturant in NYC!
And I have tried them all!
Good luck getting a seat at the bar.
Sushi Royalty."
And I have tried them all!
Good luck getting a seat at the bar.
Sushi Royalty."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 35 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Japanese delight
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A highly recommend. Most enjoyable evening. Great. Great food."
Dined on 01/21/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 36 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Great Restaurant!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Superb sushi and sashimi, as good as I have had anywhere."
Dined on 01/21/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 37 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Underwhelmed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I'm not a foodie and was only at 15 East to see if it would be suitable to take a large group of Japanese businessmen for a special dinner. I was expecting a whole lot more from a Michelin rated, highly praised restaurant, but came away indifferent. My Japanese work colleagues share my view. Mind you, it was for Friday lunch so maybe it is better in the evening. Not to be a sushi snob, but I rather doubt 15 East would register as a top sushi venue in Tokyo."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2013
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 38 for 15 East Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The tofu appetizer was the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The tofu appetizer was the highlight of the meal & not to be missed"
Dined on 01/17/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for 15 East Restaurant
Based on the average of (84) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
7 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate